PWDLAW Chapter 601 'Dead'

Chapter 601 'Dead'

Apart from that, there was also Chu Heng who had left on a journey.

"I'll go tell him right away." Hu Shi tidied up the used teacups on the table and went out to inform Zhang Shu.

Zhang Shu quickly brought Chu Ziluo back using the excuse that she needed to take care of Chu Jin at home.

The incident where Chu Jin was frightened was known to other members of the clan as well. Although it wasn't as serious as Zhang Cong's condition, as he was younger, even the doctor couldn't guarantee whether he might experience sudden symptoms. So, it was inconvenient for other members of the Chu family to keep Chu Ziluo around.

After that, Chu Jin pretended to be sick at home, and Chu Ziluo stayed by Ye Muyu's side every day, learning to cook with her. But let's not dwell on this for now.

Approaching noon.

Han Zhuang returned.

He brought back more detailed information.

"Madam, last night, the Wang family took the opportunity to search the county yamen thoroughly. They probably have a clear understanding of some details about the Xie family."

"Even the master's business convoy has been exposed to the Wang family."

"Moreover, after the city gates were opened this morning, I learned that Master Wang put up a large reward to catch Tang Rou. It seems that the third young master's death is indeed related to her."

"I asked Steward Luo and learned that Tang Rou has been staying at the Wang family during this time. It's possible that the Wang family sent someone to kill Tang Bao and frame the young master, and Tang Rou suggested it."

"Yesterday, according to your instructions, after spreading those rumors, Master Wang seemed to have forcibly taken Tang Rou and brought her to the third young master's bed to make it appear as if they were intimate. Naturally, this dispelled the rumors."

"However, not long after that, the third young master died, and another concubine went mad, while Tang Rou disappeared." Han Zhuang reported all the information he knew, most of which came from explanations given by Steward Luo.

With Steward Luo's intelligence, he had already guessed the approximate truth after receiving the news brought back by Song Lu yesterday, followed by the incident at the Wang family. Thinking that it was Madam's idea that led to trouble at the Wang family, creating chaos, and giving him and the master more opportunities, he naturally wanted to pass on the information.

Han Zhuang didn't know about this. He only knew that if he didn't answer Madam's questions, he would definitely be punished when the master returned.

"What about the criminals from the county yamen?" Ye Muyu suddenly changed the subject.

Han Zhuang was momentarily surprised. "I heard they're dead."

"Dead?" Ye Muyu was slightly surprised. "Didn't I instruct to protect them?"

"Madam, rest assured, they're just 'dead' in name. In fact, they have been protected by Young Master Xie." Han Zhuang quickly reassured her.

Ye Muyu breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. It seems like the Wang family has really made a move against them."

"Madam, Steward Luo said that during this time, you shouldn't leave home. We will always be here to protect Madam and the young master and miss." Han Zhuang quickly added. This was Steward Luo's instruction, and his task was to protect Madam and the young master and miss. He didn't hesitate to believe it.

Ye Muyu nodded. This decision was similar to hers.

After making the decision, she found that her uneasiness had diminished a lot. She was more determined than ever that she might encounter danger if she left home.

"You all should be more careful at night."

The incident with the thieves made Ye Muyu realize that in this era, there was a high possibility of people resorting to murder for their own gain.

In the afternoon,

Chu Ziluo didn't go to the Chu family.

She was bored and followed Hu Shi to make dried sweet potatoes.

Or she would chat with Ye Muyu about how to do double-sided embroidery.

With the bookstore now established, Ye Muyu had Chu Heng as an excuse to transcribe some books at home. As they were handwritten copies, leaving them at home for the two children to read wouldn't arouse suspicion.