PWDLAW Chapter 259: No Such Thing as Coincidence
Chapter 259: No Such Thing as Coincidence
"Those people's skills were exceptional, not like ordinary kidnappers. Moreover, after I incapacitated them, I found a money pouch on the leader. There were two pieces of silver inside along with a few copper coins. The other kidnappers had almost no silver on them."
"Intentionally taking the silver into my hands, I heard one of the kidnappers nearby groaning, saying that the silver hadn't warmed up yet. I think there must be others involved in this matter and the attack on Young Master might have been deliberate."
"Besides, I believe there are other kidnappers wandering around." Lu Chuan shared his speculation.
Chu Heng thought about the previous incident in the village where thieves targeted his family. He had even made portraits afterward but couldn't find the culprits, as if they had vanished in an instant. Of course, this wasn't surprising, considering criminals tend to hide in remote areas.
If, in his past life, after entering officialdom, he offended many people and fell victim to schemes, he wouldn't find it strange. But now, in both his past and present lives, he hadn't offended anyone.
Was it a coincidence? No, it probably wasn't.
Unlike Ye Muyu, Chu Heng never believed in coincidences. Everything happened for a reason. He just hadn't uncovered the motives due to his current limitations.
The only connection seemed to be the Tang family.
"Did you inquire with the woman from the Li family, the village head's wife, last time? It might be related to today's events." Chu Heng asked.
Lu Chuan replied, "I asked last time. I heard it was someone from her family inquiring about Miss Ziluo's situation, wanting to propose marriage to her on behalf of their nephew."
"I also inquired at the Tang family. Tang Wangshi's curses Tang Rou every day, Tang Xueren doesn't care, and the other two sons, the younger one is clueless, and the older one freely spends silver in the county."
"Master, should I go and find Tang Rou?" Luchuan wasn't foolish. Sensing that Chu Heng might suspect Tang Rou, he clarified that the previous investigation had shown no connection between her and the events, merely the misguided fantasies of village women trying to climb up the social ladder by associating with the Chu family.
But now, the situation had changed. The young master had almost been kidnapped, and Chu Heng's expression indicated he wouldn't let the matter rest.
"Go and investigate. The person should still be in the county." Chu Heng nodded.
He gave Luchuan some silver and added, "Have someone keep an eye on the county yamen. Those kidnappers might be a breakthrough point."
"Yes, Master." Lu Chuan accepted the silver, left and closed the door behind him.
Ye Muyu had just walked over and observed Chu Heng giving silver to Luchuan. Concerned, she asked, "Did you send Luchuan to buy something?"
"No." Chu Heng turned around, reaching out to grab Ye Muyu's hand.
Ye Muyu was slightly surprised, not used to it. She instinctively tried to pull her hand back, and Chu Heng's gaze darkened. However, this time he didn't let go.
Feeling the softness and warmth in his palm, he found it striking his heart, warmth spreading throughout his body.
Chu Heng had a firm conviction, he didn't want to let go, even if she might not like him right now. He would become the man she liked.
Chu Heng lowered his head, gently hooking Ye Muyu's palm with his finger. Seeing her hesitate to retract her hand, he tightened his grip, not hurting her but preventing her from escaping.
Ye Muyu's fingers twitched several times but couldn't escape the childish action of this man.
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