Shen Qianshan did not find the maid she was talking about as asked to take care of Qiang. Seeing that it was almost time for Gu Qiang's interrogation, he was very anxious.
"We must first find the last person to prove Gu Qiang's innocence, and then find out the mastermind behind the scenes. If it is Shen Zhongbai's hand, then Gu Qiang will definitely be in trouble in the cell."
Chu Tiankuo's reminder was Shen Qianshan's worry. He still didn't know who had set this trap. If it was really Shen Zhongbai, Gu Qiang would not have been able to come out so easily.
"Send more manpower to find that person." Shen Qianshan ordered.
The fact that Shen Ruxue went to find Gu Qiang soon spread to Shen Zhongbai's ears. He heard that Gu Qiang had committed a crime and felt that God was helping him, so he even asked someone to imprison Gu Qiang. Zongren Mansion.
The news came so fast that Shen Qianshan and the others could not react.
"Isn't the Zongren Mansion a place to imprison royal officials who have committed serious crimes? It seems that Shen Zhongbai did not do this, but now that Gu Qiang is imprisoned there, he must be in trouble."
Chu Tiankuo's words made Shen Qianshan frown even more. Now Shen Zhongbai has been excluded. Rong Lian has been in love with Gu Qiang since he was a child and it is impossible to harm her. He has not offended anyone recently.
And that person who was able to take advantage of Shen Ruxue must also be from the court, otherwise how could he have arranged the spy into the palace.
"No matter what, find the last person first. If we clear her name earlier, she will suffer less." Gu Huaian couldn't help but remind her.
Immediately, several people went to look for the last witness. According to the people around him, they knew that the man loved gambling and drinking. To find him, they had to go to places like gambling houses.
But why was he the only one who survived? Is this something Shen Qianshan can't figure out? Could it be that he just missed it? Did he learn that all the people with him had been silenced
Or is it that he has also been silenced
Thinking of this possibility, Shen Qianshan had to make other plans. If it was really what he thought, then they must make subsequent plans, otherwise Gu Qiang would definitely die.
While others were looking for someone, he went to where Shen Ruxue lived alone.
Zongren Mansion.
"Gu Qiang, oh no, it should be the Second Young Master of Gusu." Shen Zhongbai looked at Gu Qiang who was tied to the rack, and stepped forward to touch her face.
Gu Qiang turned her head away in disgust, preventing him from touching her.
Shen Zhongbai was not angry either. He chuckled and said, "Gu Qiang, I never thought that one day you would fall into my hands. Why did you choose the wrong person?"
Listening to his words, Gu Qiang just wanted to sneer. She chose the wrong person. She chose the wrong person in her last life and ended up in such a miserable end. How could she choose the wrong person again in this life.
And compared with Shen Qianshan, he can't even compare with half a finger.
Seeing that she was silent, Shen Zhongbai continued: "Tell me, if Shen Qianshan knows that you are here with me, will he break into the palace at all costs? Can I use this to convict him?"
"Ha." Gu Qiang sneered, "It's so late at night, the emperor may not be awake yet."
Shen Zhongbai glanced at her, "You are really not confident enough in yourself."
After saying this, Shen Zhongbai left.
His attitude made Gu Qiang begin to suspect that this was a trap Shen Zhongbai had set on her in order to use her to blackmail Shen Qianshan.
No, she wouldn't allow that to happen.
Shen Qianshan came to Shen Ruxue's boudoir. At this time, there was no servant keeping vigil in her room. She must have gone out for something.
Because Bai Ri's slap was too heavy and Shen Ruxue had no martial arts skills, she remained unconscious.
Looking at the sleeping person, Shen Qianshan frowned and took out a porcelain bottle from his arms, poured out a green pill from the porcelain bottle, pinched Shen Ruxue's chin and threw it in.
Soon, Shen Ruxue woke up faintly. She felt that her jaw hurt as if someone had crushed it.
She couldn't help but reach out and want to rub it.
"woke up?"
The sudden sound startled her, and she quickly asked: "Who?"
Shen Qianshan walked in from the darkness.
Seeing Shen Qianshan, she moved to the corner of the bed in horror.
"Nine...Uncle Nine." Shen Ruxue stuttered.
Shen Qianshan did not respond and asked directly: "Who told you that Gu Suran was in prison?"
Shen Ruxue looked at Shen Qianshan, who was even more frightening than before, and couldn't help but tremble all over, but she was still hesitant to say it. After all, that person said he would help her get Gusu Ran. If she missed this time Opportunity, there will be no chance again.
"If you don't tell me, I will throw you into the mountains and let the wolves tear you apart, so that you can feel what it feels like to be eaten by wolves." Seeing her hesitation, Shen Qianshan threatened. .
"No, no, no, I said, I said." Thinking of those green-faced and fanged wolves, Shen Ruxue immediately became scared.
"Two days ago, I met a palace maid in the imperial garden. She was made to kneel there by some empress. She said she could help me get Gusu Ran, so I took her back to my bedroom."
"She also told me that Zhou Ziyuan was a beautiful woman who often missed flowers and was cruel. She said that she was a pitiful person. The person she liked sent her to the palace. She didn't want me to get what she wanted. Those who love me must help me.”
"Yesterday she said she found out that Gu Su Ran was in jail for committing murder. But how could Gu Su Ran commit murder and commit murder? So at her instigation, I went to prison."
After saying this, Shen Ruxue glanced at Shen Qianshan weakly.
"Call that maid up."
Even though Shen Qianshan knew that the maid had left, he still ordered Shen Ruxue to call someone up. He wanted to make Shen Ruxue understand that not everyone could be trusted.
"Xiaohong, Xiaohong." Shen Ruxue called outside.
"Princess." Upon hearing Shen Ruxue's call, maid Xiaocui hurriedly walked in.
"Why are you? Where is Xiao Hong?" Shen Ruxue asked.
Xiaocui heard the question and glanced at Shen Ruxue in confusion, "Back to the princess, Xiaohong hasn't come back since she went out with you today. Didn't the princess arrange other things for her?"
When Shen Ruxue heard her words, she immediately understood.
"How is the Second Young Master of Gusu doing now?"
"Back to the princess, the second young master was brought into the clan mansion by the emperor. I heard that the emperor tortured him as soon as he was brought in. It has been quite some time."
"What!"
Shen Ruxue was shocked. She felt that she was finished. Not only did she not get to Gu Suran, but she also harmed him.
If she had not gone to the prison to cause trouble, her father would not have known that Gu Suran was in the prison. Even if he really committed murder, she would only have to clean him up.
Now that everyone has arrived at her father's place, she is still trying to get Gu Suran to marry her. Her father is not willing to let a criminal who commits murder to marry her. If he marries her, he will definitely lose the face of the royal family.
Thinking about it, Shen Ruxue couldn't catch her breath and fainted again.
At the moment when she fainted, she felt very regretful. In the end, she cut off her escape route.
Shen Qianshan had already left the moment Shen Ruxue called for someone. At this time, he wanted to see how Gu Qiang was doing in the clan mansion and whether he was hurt.
But he knew that Shen Zhongbai would definitely set up an ambush in the Zongren Mansion and wait for him to take the bait. In this way, he would not be able to save Gu Qiang, but would also get himself involved.
However, he still wanted to know about Gu Qiang's situation.
In the clan's mansion, Shen Zhongbai has been waiting for Shen Qianshan's arrival. As time goes by, seeing that it is almost dawn but the person has not arrived yet, he can't help but become a little impatient.
"It seems that Shen Qianshan's feelings for you are nothing more than this." Shen Zhongbai said sarcastically.
Gu Qiang knew that he was furious, so she turned her head and ignored his words.
After waiting all night with no results, Shen Zhongbai couldn't help but feel a little angry. Coupled with his exhaustion from the night, he looked a little dissatisfied.
The morning court was about to begin, and Shen Zhongbai couldn't waste time with her here anymore, so he ordered: "No one is allowed to visit."
After saying that, he left.
As he left, Gu Qiang was also put down. She rubbed her wrist, looked at the scars on her body, and sneered in her heart.
He is still the same as before, unchanged.
For some reason, Gu Qiang always felt that this matter was planned by Shen Zhongbai. Especially after meeting Shen Zhongbai this time, she was determined to tell Shen Qianshan this feeling so that he would be wary.
She knew that Shen Qianshan would definitely find a way to find her, so she just had to wait patiently.
She took out the golden sore medicine Shen Qianshan gave her before and applied it carefully.
After Shen Qianshan returned, he asked someone to find out who was going to interrogate Gu Qiang.
After learning that it was Wu Dequan, the Minister of Punishment, he asked someone to dress up as his personal bodyguard and go to the clan mansion with him.
"Inappropriate." His proposal was rejected by Chu Tiankuo, "Wu Dequan is Shen Zhongbai's man. He is suspicious by nature and is very familiar with the people around him, making it difficult to get close to him."
Hearing this, Shen Qianshan began to feel sad again.
"If we can gain his trust in just a few days, then this can be done."
Chu Tiankuo's words made several people fall silent again. Who can trust someone in just a few days
"Wu Dequan's wife loves the hairpin ring in my shop the most. If we start to approach him from his wife, will it be much easier than approaching him directly?"
Gu Huaian's words seemed to surprise everyone as if they had discovered a new world.
"Do you know when she will come to your store?"
"She ordered a piece of jewelry in our store, and we can take the opportunity to send someone into Wu Mansion."
Everyone thought his method was very good.
"Since it's your shop, they will definitely be on guard. After all, you and Gu Suran are very close friends. Even if it's your shop's items, they won't accept your shop's people."
Shen Qianshan's words suddenly hit home. Everyone looked at Gu Huaian, waiting for his explanation.
Unexpectedly, Gu Huaian chuckled, "I have so many shops, but not all of them are named after my Gu family. If I didn't say they were mine, how would he know?"
His words made everyone understand. It turned out that Mrs. Wu Dequan had always thought that she bought things in an ordinary shop.