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“Madam. But according to Yu Han, do you know where the poison you used to kill came from? This poison is colorless and odorless. Those who ingest it do not die immediately, but will slowly and unknowingly die within seven days. Moreover, if an autopsy is not performed, it would be impossible to detect that the death was due to poison.”
Madam turned again, gritting her teeth as she slapped Xia Yuhan and kicked her: “You scoundrel. How dare you know these things? I was going to torture you to death. But someone entrusted me to make sure you hand over that box. Do you want to suffer a fate worse than death, or do you want a quick death?”
“What box are you talking about?” Xia Yuhan feigned confusion. “Oh, is it the box where Madam hides her secret stash of money? Yu Han only stole one box of your money before you found out… sigh. For more chapters, please visit.”
“Scoundrel. What nonsense are you talking? I’ll tell you this: my money is hidden here very well. You can’t even touch a hair on my head. Hmph. Hurry up and honestly confess where that black box of yours is.”
Xia Yuhan did not answer but countered with a question. Although she had already received more than ten slaps and seven or eight kicks from Madam, there was still no sign of fear on her face: “It was Longhui Prince who made you do this. Yu Han knows today that there’s no way out. Madam, why not let Yu Han die clearly? Otherwise, when I reach the underworld, I can only be a confused ghost and will haunt you every day.”
“You dare to threaten me?”
“Yu Han does not dare. I just want to die clearly,” Xia Yuhan said as she surveyed the secret room.
The secret room was airtight, with only a small opening at the top allowing in outside air. The rest was pitch dark, with no doors at all. Thus, Xia Yuhan concluded that there must be many traps inside.
There were about ten muscular men around her, but she had no idea how skilled they were; she would only find out when she tested them later.
It seemed that escaping from this place relying on just her own strength would be very difficult.
Now she roughly understood that Madam was merely running errands for the Puppet Master. Perhaps she was similar to Canglong Hui, just at a lower level of servitude.
Although it tarnished her reputation and affected Canglong Hui, the negative impact could not shake his position at all. So it was also possible that Canglong Hui and Madam secretly conspired together in this matter.
Thinking of this, an unrealistic idea suddenly popped into Xia Yuhan's mind: “Madam, why don’t you tell Yu Han who instructed you to take the box from her? Then Yu Han will obediently hand over the box you want. Otherwise, there’s nothing to discuss.”
After finishing, Xia Yuhan added: “Even if Madam threatens me with my mother’s life again, I, Xia Yuhan, will not compromise. Do you know why? That box is much more important than my mother. Hehe…”
The cold light in Madam’s eyes shone brightly: “Who that person is, you are not worthy to know. Just look at your current situation; you still want to negotiate with me? It’s simply wishful thinking.”
“Come here! Hang her up and beat her until she reveals where she hid the box! And don’t kill her; hit her hard in the face.”
Afterward, she looked down at the solitary Xia Yuhan: “Hahaha… You are destined to die by my hands. Even if I kill you later, it doesn’t matter. I will definitely insist that it’s about the box or not; I will push all the blame onto you.”
"You really have the heart of a viper." Xia Yuhan calmly got up from the cold ground. At that moment, the one who had just laughed suddenly felt a wave of panic.
"Shut up. Just shut up. No laughing allowed."
"Is Madam afraid of something? What is there to be afraid of? I, Xia Yuhan, am now trapped here by you alone. There's no way to escape."
As Xia Yuhan spoke, she slowly approached Madam: "However... Madam, my inability to escape doesn't mean I can't find someone to lead me out."
"What do you want to do? Someone! Why haven't you hung this scoundrel up yet?"
But it was too late. At that moment, Xia Yuhan's dagger was suddenly drawn from her waist. Without the muscular men getting close to her, she quickly took Madam hostage: "Step back. More chapters can be found elsewhere. No one is allowed to come closer, or she dies."
"Xia Yuhan. I never expected you had such skills."
"Hmph. There are many things about me, Xia Yuhan, that you don't know. Madam, do you know why you will fail? Let me tell you. You failed because you trusted your subordinates too much. I don't know if you overestimated them or underestimated me, Xia Yuhan. Madam, you're really foolish. You should have tied me up tightly when you brought me here. Hehe..."
Madam never expected that she would be taken hostage by Xia Yuhan. Furious, she gritted her teeth: "Scoundrel. Where did you learn your martial arts? After so many years in Xia Manor, which part of you wasn't under my watch? You never had time to learn martial arts."
Xia Yuhan couldn't be bothered to argue with her further. With a swift motion of her right hand, she held Madam's pulse.
"Oh? It turns out to be a joyful pulse. As far as Yu Han knows, Daddy hasn't shared a room with anyone since he returned."
"You’re talking nonsense. How could it possibly be a joyful pulse?"
"Madam, of course you wouldn't know because this joyful pulse has only just appeared."
"You... nonsense."
Xia Yuhan pressed the dagger against Madam's neck again: "Enough talk. Hurry and take me out of here, or it will be your death."
Madam's eyes turned red with anger. Just moments ago, she had been overjoyed at capturing this scoundrel without anyone noticing. She never expected this scoundrel would have such a trick up her sleeve: "Hmph. You wish! We might as well die together here."
Madam's words had barely faded when the door to the secret room was pushed open. But the people who entered... how could it be them...
Xia Yuhan looked surprised as well. He. How did he come here? And how did they find this place?
Seeing that the newcomers were all on their side, Xia Yuhan sheathed the dagger and released Madam: “Yu Han greets Right Chancellor. Greetings, Daddy.”
“Hmm. No need for formalities. This is Minister Li beside Yu Han Daddy. Hurry and greet him.”
“Yu Han greets Lord Li. Just now, Yu Han was blind and did not recognize Lord Li at first glance. I hope Lord Li will not take offense.” Xia Yuhan responded to General Xia's voice and immediately went to pay respects to Minister of Revenue.
Nearby, Jiang Tingyu couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. This Xia Yuhan didn't expect to use formal language. Haha...
Madam's face turned pale, and so did Minister of Revenue's expression. Everything that had just happened, their conversation, had likely been overheard by them.
Ignoring everyone else, Jiang Tingyu stepped forward quickly, examining Xia Yuhan several times. Seeing that she was unharmed, he finally relaxed. However, noticing that she was completely soaked, he hurriedly took off his cloak to drape it over her.
Xia Yuhan instinctively took a few steps back: “My lord…”
In Jiang Tingyu's beautiful eyes reflected only Xia Yuhan: “Yu Han, put it on quickly. Don't catch a cold.”
Seeing this situation, General Xia also quickly spoke up: “Yu Han, hurry and put it on. You should know that not every woman has this privilege.”
“Yes, Daddy.” Only then did Xia Yuhan respond and accept it in front of so many people.
The old man following closely behind General Xia was filled with various grievances. Really now. If that brat were here, he would definitely be furious. Even if the general ordered it, she shouldn't casually accept clothing from other men.
He might as well let her wear my old man's clothes.
But then again, if that were the case, wouldn’t his disciple have to chase after him shouting and fussing?
No. No. He didn’t want that at all.
In order to divert everyone's attention, Xia Yuhan had to ask, "By the way, Daddy, how did you find this place?"
"We received a letter saying you were at Fulai Restaurant. However, when we arrived, we couldn't find you. By chance, we ran into your master who was looking for you, as well as the Right Chancellor who happened to pass by. After understanding the situation, the Right Chancellor brought us here. Just then, Master Sun from Sun Mansion also arrived, so we all came together. That's how it happened. We owe it all to the Right Chancellor."
Jiang Tingyu listened and quickly smiled humbly in response, "General Xia is too kind. I, Jiang Tingyu, have always enjoyed studying these secret rooms and hidden passages, so I am quite knowledgeable in this area. Since Master Yuhan insisted that Yuhan was here, it must be in the secret room. I thought of this aspect and brought them here. I also overheard your conversation just now very clearly."
With that, Jiang Tingyu's gaze fell on the flustered Madam: "I didn't expect you to be not only cruel-hearted but also ungrateful and shameless. With a mother like you, Yuhan must feel sorrowful."
Madam denied it: "Right Chancellor, please don't say that. Xia Yuhan is currently possessed by a fox spirit. She would never have been like this before. How could she have martial arts skills or be able to diagnose illnesses? No one undergoes such a drastic change after a major shock. She is not Xia Yuhan at all."
"Madam, one can eat recklessly but cannot speak recklessly. Can you guarantee that you have someone watching Yu Han at all times? If you can guarantee that, please bring witnesses; otherwise, I hope Madam will refrain from slandering Yu Han."
After hearing this, Jiang Tingyu turned to General Xia and the Minister of Revenue: "Gentlemen, their conversation just now mentioned a large sum of Silver Taels and also referred to children. Only these two matters can be verified at present. If it is confirmed to be true, then their conversation just now is entirely credible."
"The Right Chancellor makes a valid point. I will send someone immediately to handle this. Bu Jingyun, please go and invite the best doctors in the city—bring as many as possible. As for the others, I will seek out the large sum of Silver Taels myself."
"Yes, General."
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