Chapter 144 - 143: My Husband Will Come for Me (Part 2)

Chapter 144: Chapter 143: My Husband Will Come for Me (Part 2)

Now, Xu Ya has long been married to Wang Jiulang, and the deceased Wang Wuniang and Wang Jiulang are both from the younger generation of the Wang Family, so Xu Ya and Wang Wuniang should be relatives.

Her capture here can only mean that the captors believe she is also related to Wang Wuniang’s death.

Although Zhao Shaohua knows Xu Ya, he is clearly not familiar with her. His expression is indifferent, and he says, "Young Madam Xu is Zhen’s Ninth Sister-in-law, and usually takes good care of Zhen. Why has Young Madam Xu come here as well?"

Xu Ya looked at them helplessly and said, "I... I don’t know either. I was at a banquet at the Song Family when Nanny Zhou, who serves my Seventh Aunt, called me out, saying that Seventh Aunt was in critical condition, so I hurried out. When I went out, I found I was alone and couldn’t see any other members of the Wang Family. I felt it was strange, and when I wanted to ask something, that Nanny Zhou... knocked me out."

The Seventh Aunt refers to Mrs. Yu.

Zhao Shaohua nodded and said, "It seems Mrs. Yu sent quite a few people into my Song Family, specially waiting for us to be alone, to lure or abduct us here."

Others might not be able to enter their Song Family, but she previously sent an invitation to Mrs. Yu, so it was easy for her people to get in.

Liu Fuyue looked uneasily at Zhao Shaohua and said, "Shaohua, are you sure it was Mrs. Yu who brought us here? But what is Mrs. Yu’s purpose in doing this?"

Zhao Shaohua said solemnly, "I’m afraid, just as Doctor Xu said, Mrs. Yu brought us here because of Zhen’s death."

Everyone couldn’t help but show a bewildered and shocked expression. Guo Liuyun, being straightforward, couldn’t help but say, "But... didn’t the Ministry of Justice and the Shangjing Prefecture say that Zhen was killed by the murderer who previously killed many women? Bringing us here by Mrs. Yu is useless!"

Cases that happen in the Capital are generally handled by the Ministry of Justice and the Shangjing Prefecture, with the Ministry of Justice being the primary authority and the Shangjing Prefecture playing a supporting role.

Guo Liuyun’s question was confusing to others as well, leading to a silence.

Among them, only Xu Ya’s behavior was different. At first, she didn’t notice Xu Jing until just now, when Zhao Shaohua pointed out Xu Jing, she noticed her.

She couldn’t help but look up at Xu Jing, her whole body stiffening.

Who is this woman? Although she wears a veil, her exposed eyes and brows are exactly... exactly like that woman who was expelled from the Western Capital!

Young Madam Zhao says she is also surnamed Xu, could she really be Xu Jing? But it’s impossible! How could that woman have the ability to return to the Western Capital and even appear here!

Moreover, Young Madam Zhao says she is a doctor, but Xu Ya knows Xu Jing very well, and she can’t practice medicine!

Since Xu Ya appeared, Xu Jing had not spoken again.

Fortunately, Zhao Shaohua was quick-witted, and after a moment of thought, he said, "Mrs. Yu did this because she disagrees with the judgment of the Ministry of Justice and the Shangjing Prefecture."

Everyone was taken aback.

Zhao Shaohua involuntarily glanced at Xu Jing and said, "Mrs. Yu likely believes that Zhen was not killed by the criminal identified by the Ministry of Justice and the Shangjing Prefecture. Moreover, she believes that Zhen’s death is related to us."

These conclusions were all mentioned by Doctor Xu earlier.

At that time, they had just woken up, and their minds were still in chaos, yet Doctor Xu had already discerned so much.

Moreover, although she was implicated in this matter, she remained calm.

Zhao Shaohua did not necessarily think Xu Jing’s identity was extraordinary just because of these events, but he sincerely admired Xu Jing’s intelligence and composure.

At this moment, Liu Fuyue said, "But even so, for Mrs. Yu to capture us like this is too reckless. As Liuyun said earlier, when our families find out we’re missing, they will surely send people to search for us. When Mrs. Yu captured us, it was not done in secrecy, so it’s only a matter of time before our families find us."

Chen Xi couldn’t help but say, "Yes! Even if we have nothing to do with Wang Wuniang’s death, by the time they ask us a few questions, the people searching for us might arrive. What’s the point!"

Shen Zhiyi’s face suddenly turned pale, and with a sobbing tone, she said, "Could it be that Mrs. Yu is crazy and wants to kill us all to accompany Wang Wuniang’s burial!"

Among those Mrs. Yu kidnapped is Young Madam Zhao. Even though she is from the Wang Family, neither the Song Family nor the Zhao Family would let her go.

Unless... unless Mrs. Yu isn’t afraid of our families finding us! Because she has already prepared to perish with us!

Upon hearing this, everyone became even more panic-stricken and fearful. Zhao Shaohua quickly glared at her and said sternly, "Don’t talk nonsense!"

But Shen Zhiyi, who apparently liked to overthink, became more fearful as she did so, ignoring Zhao Shaohua’s warning and tremblingly said, "Otherwise, why did she capture us! Does she think she can find the murderer from us in such a short time? We’re doomed; she’s a mad woman, and we can’t go back!"

"Shen Zhiyi!"

Seeing the situation spiraling out of control, it seemed like their captors hadn’t made any moves yet, but they themselves were already on the verge of collapse.

Xu Jing sighed inwardly and was about to say something when Xu Ya, standing across from her, suddenly spoke softly, "Everyone, don’t worry. Before Nanny Zhou took me out, I secretly sent my maid to find my husband. When he finds I’m missing, he will certainly come soon..."

No one expected she had prepared this.

Initially, they were worried it would take some time for people at the banquet to realize they were missing and start looking for them, time during which they could get cold feet.

However, if what Xu Ya said was true, Wang Jiulang would surely know immediately that Mrs. Yu had taken them away. When he finds them, perhaps they will still have a chance!

Chen Xi couldn’t help but perk up and said, "I’ve heard before that Wang Jiulang dotes on Young Madam Xu. If Wang Jiulang knows Young Madam Xu is missing, he will certainly come quickly!"

Xu Ya couldn’t help but show a shy smile, but Xu Jing, familiar with her, could see the hint of pride hidden in her eyes.

Zhao Shaohua couldn’t help but look mockingly at Chen Xi, "Now relying on others to save you, you start saying nice things. It seems that you used to bully Zhen, not only because she was of low birth but also because she brought you no benefits."

Chen Xi’s smile stiffened, and he bit his lip in anger and fear, giving Zhao Shaohua a resentful look.

Zhao Shaohua ignored him and suddenly looked at Xu Jing, who had been silent, "Doctor Xu, what do you think Mrs. Yu is thinking?"

Just now, Xu Jing quickly deduced the reason for their capture.

With her intelligence, she might also see through what Mrs. Yu plans to do next.

Xu Jing raised her eyebrows slightly, exchanged a complex glance with Xu Ya, and said calmly, "Mrs. Yu is not afraid; it’s safe to say she’s prepared for someone to come looking."