Chapter 264 - 262: He’s Not Jealous, Not Even a Little! (Second Update)

Chapter 264: Chapter 262: He’s Not Jealous, Not Even a Little! (Second Update)

Xu Jing was slightly taken aback, exchanged a glance with Xiao Yi, and walked aside with Mr. Yao.

Mr. Yao then said: "Earlier, I questioned a few rough servants in the back kitchen. They mentioned that every time Manager Yang went to see Mrs. Wen, he would deliberately dress up, put on new clothes, looking very spirited. Once, they even secretly saw Manager Yang holding a plum blossom-shaped silver hairpin, heading towards Mrs. Wen’s courtyard.

Moreover, Manager Yang always stays for a long time, at least half a day.

Therefore, quite a few people in the residence secretly spread rumors that Manager Yang and Mrs. Wen are having an affair in private..."

If it were such a matter, it’s understandable why Mrs. Wen was so adamant about not telling them.

Xu Jing furrowed her brows tightly and quickly pondered, saying: "Impossible, if Mrs. Wen and Manager Yang are having an affair, they’re being too blatant! Just the fact that Mrs. Wen summons Manager Yang at least once a month and keeps it so mysterious would be enough for Minister Xu to notice something odd, not to mention the rumors among the servants in the residence. Didn’t these rumors reach Minister Xu’s ears?"

How could a normal man tolerate such a situation? He would have caused a fuss long ago!

"Speaking of which, those servants also mentioned that Minister Xu once got furious over this matter and dealt with a batch of servants."

Mr. Yao said: "Looking at Minister Xu’s attitude, he clearly doesn’t think there’s anything between Mrs. Wen and Manager Yang."

Dealt with a batch of servants?

Xu Jing’s expression darkened slightly and she said: "That’s even more strange, since this matter once escalated so much, logically many servants in the Xu Family should know about it.

Then why, when we asked so many servants earlier, only these few rough servants in the kitchen ended up speaking?"

Mr. Yao paused and said: "Perhaps the others dared not speak, those few rough servants are far from the main courtyard, and often hear Mrs. Tao speak ill of Mrs. Wen and the Third Lady, that’s why we managed to get some words from them..."

"Exactly, so initially, Minister Xu must have exerted a tremendous effort to suppress this matter, far more than just dealing with a batch of servants, which is why most servants in the residence keep it a secret."

Xu Jing said: "Moreover, Minister Xu clearly knows the reason why Mrs. Wen summoned Manager Yang.

He’s helping Mrs. Wen to cover it up, or rather, he’s involved in this matter himself!"

With this thought, things become even more complex and perplexing.

If it’s not an affair, then what could it be, that makes Manager Yang dress carefully each time he goes to Mrs. Wen’s place, even preparing a silver hairpin, a gift specially for women?

Xu Jing lowered her gaze in deep thought for a moment, suddenly said: "Mr. Yao, could you send someone to the Xu Family’s estate outside the city, to find a person named Sun Niang."

Sun Niang was originally brought by Yang Quanfu from a nearby village to care for the original master as a nanny.

After the original master returned to Western Capital, it’s heard she still remained at the estate, helping in managing it.

Those years, both the original master and Chunyang and Chunxiang were still young, some things might have been overlooked.

But if it’s Sun Niang, she might know more.

Mr. Yao immediately nodded and said: "Alright, I’ll go find someone to arrange it."

After Mr. Yao arranged for someone to go, he also brought back two pieces of news.

Firstly, they sent people back from Qiu Lin Mountain, saying Chief Fang found four bloody footprints at the entrance of a cabin, which should belong to the two guards, Tanyun, and the kidnapper.

They also found carriage wheel tracks not far from the cabin on the ground, but the kidnapper was apparently very cautious, driving the carriage onto the official road afterward, and then the tracks disappeared.

Secondly, Jiang Zhaoyin sent people over, saying the Wang Family also received a wooden box and letter similar to the Xu Family, after which Duke Qiao’s attitude drastically changed, becoming very impatient with the officials of Western Capital Prefecture, and unwilling to cooperate much.

Jiang Zhaoyin, being sharp-minded, immediately realized that the Wang Family was likely planning to deal privately with the kidnapper.

Mr. Yao looked helplessly at Xu Jing and said: "What should we do next? We’ve investigated everything we can, those sent to investigate Mrs. Tao and Guard Zhang, haven’t returned yet."

Xu Jing smiled at him and said, "What can we do? Just rest for now, no news means even if The Buddha comes, we can’t analyze anything."

Mr. Yao, being a Buddhist, immediately said anxiously: "Puh-puh-puh, don’t speak disrespectfully of Buddha."

Xu Jing raised her eyebrows slightly, said no more, turned to Xiao Yi, her tone naturally softened as she said: "Tonight, thank you Vice Minister Xiao for accompanying me, it’s getting late, and you have to report to duty tomorrow morning, you should go home and rest."

How could she not know, Xiao Yi was worried about her being at the Xu Family alone, so he followed her.

Xiao Yi lowered his gaze slightly, looked at her and said: "What about you? Are you going to stay here all night?"

"I’m officially in charge of this case now, so I can’t just leave."

Xu Jing pouted and said: "Can’t help it, I’ll just have to catch a nap in the carriage outside later."

This kind of kidnapping case is usually a prolonged battle.

Although Xu Jing, as a forensic doctor before, rarely participated in such cases, she had quite a few friends in the police, just hearing them say how they stayed awake for days and nights for a kidnapping case, she already felt exhausted.

Seeing her playfully charming expression, a faint smile involuntarily appeared in Xiao Yi’s dark eyes, as a thought flickered, he raised his hand softly dusting off the bang falling at her temple and said: "I’ll escort you to the carriage."

Xu Jing thought he meant to escort her there and then leave, her eyes curved slightly and said: "Alright."

Beside them, Mr. Yao: "..."

No one told him, investigating a case could result in being fed a mouthful of ’dog food’!

Fortunately, he has a wife and children at home, he’s not envious, ha, he’s not envious at all!

Having busied herself throughout the afternoon, Xu Jing was tired, so after getting into the carriage, she leaned against a cushion and quickly fell asleep.

Not knowing how long had passed, a sudden urgent call from Mr. Yao was heard outside, "Miss Xu! Is Miss Xu there?"

Not being in deep sleep, Xu Jing immediately woke up and walked out of the carriage.

Outside, a deep and silent black still shrouded everything, as if extending endlessly to the distance.

Under the faint, warm glow of the lantern at the front of the carriage, the man leaning against the carriage stood up straight, his handsome and upright face revealing a touch of gentle softness that moves the heart under the silent darkness and warm glow, softly asked: "Awake?"

Xu Jing was slightly stunned, "You... why are you still here? What time is it now?"

"Since I’m already accompanying you this late, I don’t mind staying a bit longer."

Xiao Yi said: "It’s almost 5 a.m. now."

When she went to sleep, it was clearly not yet 1 a.m.

Meaning, he had been standing outside for almost two hours.

Xu Jing was momentarily dazed, until Mr. Yao’s voice sounded again, pulling her back to reality —

"Miss Xu, both you and Jiang Zhaoyin were right, the Wang Family and the Xu Family have indeed privately negotiated with the kidnapper!"

Beside him, Mr. Yao stood with a solemn face and said: "After the kidnapper sent the first letter to the Wang and Xu Families, he quickly sent another demanding them to place the ransom at a certain location at precisely 2 a.m., warning that if he noticed anyone tracking, he would kill the two children immediately.

And when he receives the ransom, he’d release the two children.

The letter also states they must not inform the officials, or they will bear the consequences themselves.

Initially, the people at the Wang and Xu Families were still hesitant, but then the kidnapper promptly sent the two bloody fingers."

Following this situation, Mr. Yao didn’t need to explain for Xu Jing to understand.

The people at the Wang and Xu Families were intimidated and, knowing it was like negotiating with a dangerous beast, had no choice but to comply with the kidnapper’s demands.

Mrs. Wen’s sudden change of attitude also became understandable.

She thought that since they couldn’t rely on them anymore, there’s no use in continuing to cooperate.

Those who have never dealt with vicious criminals always simplify these matters.

Xu Jing coldly asked: "And then? What’s the situation now? They’ve paid the ransom, but the kidnapper hasn’t released the children?"

Mr. Yao sighed heavily and said: "If things were as straightforward as Miss Xu said, that would be good."