After hearing this, Ling Qingwan and Ling Xiao were shocked.
The two looked at each other, and then looked at Shen Chengzhou.
"What happened? How did he die?"
Ling Qingwan's mind went blank.
She regarded Ye Yun as a very strong enemy, but she never thought that Ye Yun would die before the two of them officially started fighting. However, according to Ling Qingwan's understanding of Ye Yun in her previous life, Ye Yun could not have died so easily.
Could it be that it was really God's blessing so that she could live a more peaceful life
"According to the report from my soldiers, Ye Yun's body was found on the mountain road leading to Luoan City. The New Year had just passed, the weather was getting warmer, and many wild beasts were roaming in the mountains. When Ye Yun was found, his whole body was festering and he had been severely bitten. Except for his left arm, there was not a single piece of good skin on his body." Shen Chengzhou told the two.
"Then Ye Yun died from an attack by a wild beast?" Ling Xiao frowned and asked Shen Chengzhou for confirmation.
"The coroner examined Ye Yun's body and found only bite wounds, no fatal wounds." Shen Chengzhou looked solemn. "He was bitten to death by a wild beast."
Hearing this, Ling Qingwan couldn't help but shudder.
Worried that she might be scared, Ling Xiao gently patted the back of Ling Qingwan's hand. Ling Qingwan raised her eyes and smiled at Ling Xiao.
If this is true, then we can only say that evil has its consequences, and that God has opened his eyes and removed a vital point for her. But is this really the case
"Since the whole body is covered with bite wounds, how can we be sure that the deceased is Ye Yun?" Ling Qingwan raised a key point.
"Do you remember what I just said, that his left arm still has intact skin? Coincidentally, Ye Yun has a crescent-shaped scar on the inside of his left arm. Because of the passage of time, it has gradually left a mark. The people from Jingzhao Yinfu asked your father to go there and checked. It was Ye Yun who died."
Now, Shen Chengzhou and Ling Xiao both believed without a doubt that Ye Yun was dead. Only Ling Qingwan felt that something was fishy.
Why was there bite wounds all over his body, but the left arm that could prove Ye Yun's identity was intact? Could it be that those beasts could understand human nature and left clues knowing that someone was going to investigate the matter
It was such a coincidence, so coincidental that Ling Qingwan couldn't help but suspect that it was intentional.
But this matter has yet to be verified, Ling Qingwan is just guessing. Words are not enough, even if she turns back to Jingzhao Yinfu to explain the matter, no one dares to believe her.
After learning that Ye Yun had passed away, Ling Feng became even more confused. According to Madam Pu, Ling Feng locked himself in his room and had not come out for two or three days.
There have been so many accidents in the Marquis' Mansion recently, so Tan Hongbo and Tan Jiao came to express their condolences. However, Ling Feng refused to see them, so when they turned back, they stopped by the Iris Pavilion.
Tan Jiao was naturally unwilling to go, but Tan Hongbo was still thinking about his adopted sister. Tan Jiao had no choice but to go with him because she didn't want Tan Hongbo to find out that she was prejudiced against Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan was happy that Tan Hongbo came.
She called several maids in the yard to pour tea for Tan Hongbo and Tan Jiao.
"Wanwan is even thinner than before." There was a hint of heartache in Tan Hongbo's words.
Ling Qingwan was born petite and delicate. With the series of incidents happening in the Marquis' Mansion these days, Ling Qingwan was exhausted and looked listless, even thinner.
"I wonder if the Tianshan ginseng that the emperor gave to dad last year is still there. Ask Songzhi to deliver it to him another day." Turning around, Tan Hongbo said to Tan Jiao.
"How would I know whether Tianshan ginseng is available or not? I have never used it." Tan Jiao muttered to herself, looking slightly dissatisfied.
Since it was a tribute from the Western Regions, the Tianshan ginseng was naturally not something that could be bought with money. Tan Hongbo only took one look at Ling Qingwan's thin body and wanted to give her some to replenish her body, which showed how important Ling Qingwan was in Tan Hongbo's heart.
It was like this in the previous life. Although they were not biological siblings, they were as close as siblings.
"I didn't say you've used it, so don't think too much about it. I was just saying it casually." Tan Hongbo was broad-minded and thought that Tan Jiao just misunderstood him, so he didn't think much about it.
While Tan Hongbo was not paying attention, Tan Jiao glared at Ling Qingwan fiercely several times.
Ling Qingwan pretended not to see anything.
First, there was a scandal in the Marquis' Mansion that the Marquis had been having an affair with the daughter of a guilty minister for many years. After that, the old man passed away. Ling Qingwan had to endure more than anyone else in the mansion and had no time to take care of other things.
Besides, she and Wei Xun have already cut ties, so it is useless for Tan Jiao to keep staring at her.
When mentioning Ye Yun, Ling Qingwan couldn't help but think of Tan Hongbo.
"By the way, second brother, there is something that has been bothering me for a long time. I wonder if it would be convenient for me to ask you a few questions." It happened that Tan Hongbo was also here today, so Ling Qingwan simply asked in front of him.
The last time Mingyue sent back the news, Ling Qingwan considered it over again and again and still did not ask Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao has two best friends, Wei Xun and Tan Hongbo. Ling Qingwan doesn't want to create any grudges between the three of them.
"Just ask, why be polite with me." Tan Hongbo was straightforward. He waved his hand, indicating that Ling Qingwan didn't need to be polite and could say whatever she wanted.
"Did Second Brother do business with Ye Yun in the early years?" Ling Qingwan came straight to the point without beating around the bush with Tan Hongbo. The two of them were so familiar with each other that being shy would make people uncomfortable.
"Yes, I did." Tan Hongbo nodded and replied. "You know, I'm not very capable. If I hadn't relied on my two good brothers, I would have been just a playboy in the city. My father couldn't stand me doing nothing all day, and I didn't understand the affairs of the court, so he pushed me to do business. There are many businesses in the city that I'm involved in, and I never thought that I would meet Ye Yun."
"You mean, Ye Yun has been doing business secretly?" Ling Qingwan frowned.
In fact, it is normal to think about it. As the head of the Marquis' Mansion, and supported by Ling Feng, it is reasonable for him to have some industries.
Smart people know how to save money, and smarter people know how to make money. Ye Yun has always been ambitious, and his eyes will never be limited to the three acres of land in the Marquis' Mansion.
"That's right. I think selling wine is profitable, and Ye Yun happened to be the largest winemaker in the city. At that time, I only knew that Ye Yun was the chief steward of the Marquis' Mansion, and your brother was the young master of the Marquis' Mansion. After thinking it over, we are all family, so it is not a big deal to do business together.
"You would never have thought that the pear blossom wine that the Seventh Prince praised so highly when we were in Zuixiao Tower was produced by Ye Yun's men."
Tan Hongbo's words were reasonable and logical, and there was no flaw in them. Ling Qingwan had never really doubted Tan Hongbo, but so far she had only found out that Ye Yun had been in contact with the two of them. No matter how small the possibility was, she had to confirm it one by one before she could feel at ease.
Leaving aside Tan Hongbo's suspicion, the only person left to investigate was the eldest prince Song Zhicheng. Ling Qingwan's pressure doubled, and she felt a little breathless.
"Do you suspect my brother of protecting your father's illegitimate child?" Tan Jiao was no fool. She could tell that Ling Qingwan's question proved that she had some suspicions about Tan Hongbo before.
"Ling Qingwan! Do you have any conscience? My second brother treats you so well, yet you can still doubt him."