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Chapter 109 Gu Ye, what are you hiding from me?

"Thank you for your hard work," Gu Ye said apologetically.

"Now that the general is awake, let Uncle Lin take over! I still have some things to take care of."

Gu Ye nodded, and Murong Xuewei turned and left the room.

Seeing the two seemingly estranged, Liuli was extremely anxious, but she didn't know what to say, so she could only stomp her foot and follow Murong Xuewei.

On the way back, Liuli asked in confusion, "Madam, you were so worried about the General, so why did you leave as soon as he woke up?"

Murong Xuewei suddenly stopped and looked at Liuli, "Liuli, have you done everything I asked you to do?"

Liuli was stumped by Murong Xuewei's question, scratching the back of her head, "It's already being processed, but there won't be any results so soon."

Just then, a maid came to report that someone was looking for Murong Xuewei, claiming to be from the Murong family mansion.

Upon hearing that it was someone from the old house, Murong Xuewei immediately quickened her pace and hurried back.

When Murong Xuewei arrived at her residence, the person was already standing in the courtyard.

Murong Xuewei dismissed the others and led the person into the room.

As soon as he entered the room, the man knelt down and kowtowed to Murong Xuewei.

"This humble one, Zhao Shen, greets Miss."

Murong Xuewei quickly helped Zhao Shen up, saying, "Uncle Zhao, you're too kind. You're an elder of the Murong family, how could I let you kneel before me!"

"If it weren't for the master saving my life and giving me a job back then, I'm afraid Zhao Shen would no longer exist in this world." Zhao Shen wiped away his tears.

Murong Xuewei didn't want to exchange pleasantries with Zhao Shen anymore and went straight to the point, asking about what happened back then, "Uncle Zhao, what exactly happened to my uncle's family back then?"

“Miss, the master’s family was framed back then. It was that scoundrel Xiao Changyuan who coveted the Murong family’s wealth and deliberately set up a trap,” Zhao Shen said indignantly.

Murong Xuewei's pupils contracted. It turned out that it wasn't just Xiao Yi and Xiao Wanning who were after the Murong family; they had been plotting to seize the Murong family's wealth since the time of the late emperor.

"How many people know about this?" Murong Xuewei asked anxiously.

“That’s hard to say. After that incident, the master went to Jiangnan, and we old servants were all dismissed.” Zhao Shen sighed. “Over the years, I have been searching for evidence, hoping to seek justice for the master’s family.”

"So, Uncle Zhao, what did you find?"

Zhao Shen took out a piece of paper from his pocket, on which a string of names was written.

"These are the officials I've been secretly trying to find out about over the years who are connected to the case of the magistrate back then. It's just that as a commoner, I have no way of getting in touch with these high-ranking officials."

Murong Xuewei took the paper and looked at it. More than half of the officials recorded on it were officials of the third rank or above.

There is only one exception: not only has he not been promoted, but he remains a minor official of the seventh rank to this day.

Murong Xuewei's gaze lingered on the name of that still-seventh-rank official, and she pondered the strangeness of the matter in her heart.

“Liuli,” Murong Xuewei called softly, “go and inquire about this seventh-rank official named Wang De.”

Liuli nodded in agreement and turned to leave.

"Uncle Zhao, I'll have the servants arrange a place for me to stay. From now on, you won't have to worry about these things."

Zhao Shen shook his head. "No, Miss, I'm fine as I am now. Besides, there are some things about the Master's case that you can't find out. I also want to do my part for the Master."

After Zhao Shen finished speaking, he turned and left.

After the adults left, Murong Xuewei came to the courtyard and stood under the osmanthus tree, her mind heavy with worries.

A few days later, Liuli brought back news, "Miss, that Wang De is now a minor official in the Ministry of Justice. I heard he's honest but not good at socializing, which is why he hasn't been promoted."

Murong Xuewei nodded thoughtfully. "Interesting. Someone connected to a major case can actually hold a position in the Ministry of Justice. Liuli, investigate his daily life and social circle again."

Just as Murong Xuewei was engrossed in the investigation, Gu Ye's figure quietly appeared at the courtyard gate.

Gu Ye watched Murong Xuewei's busy figure, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

"Xuewei," Gu Ye called softly, "what have you been busy with these days?"

Murong Xuewei was startled. She quickly put away the papers in her hand, turned around, and gave a forced smile. "General, are you feeling better? I was just dealing with some business matters."

Gu Ye gave her a deep look, as if trying to see through her thoughts. "Really? You've seemed preoccupied lately."

Murong Xuewei forced a smile and said, "I'm probably just too tired. General, don't worry, I'll make sure to get some rest."

Gu Ye nodded and didn't ask any further questions, but as he turned to leave, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.

Gu Ye quietly instructed his trusted aide, "Keep an eye on Madam's every move, but don't disturb her. Report back to me promptly."

A few days later, Murong Xuewei was looking at information about her uncle's shop when Su Xiaonuan suddenly came to visit. Murong Xuewei asked Liuli to put away all the information and got up to greet Su Xiaonuan.

"Xuewei, it's been a long time. I've come to see you."

Murong Xuewei forced a smile. "Anuan, you've come at the right time. I was just looking for someone to talk to."

The two sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, and Su Xiaonuan asked casually, "Xuewei, what big thing have you been busy with lately? You haven't come to visit me again."

Murong Xuewei sensed something was amiss, but remained outwardly calm, saying, "It's just the same old business."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Su Xiaonuan's eyes, but she quickly smiled again. "Really? I thought you were busy with something interesting."

The two chatted for a while longer when a maid from the Su family came to find Su Xiaonuan, saying that Madam Su wanted to see Su Xiaonuan back.

Su Xiaonuan couldn't help but complain, "My mother is really something. I've only been out for a short time, and she already wants to bring me back."

Murong Xuewei smiled and said, "Perhaps Madam Su has something to discuss with you!"

After Su Xiaonuan left, Murong Xuewei breathed a sigh of relief.

Murong Xuewei began to suspect that her most trusted friend, her father, was also involved in this conspiracy.

Just then, Liuli rushed over, "Miss, there's news! That Wang De goes to a manor outside the city every month, and it seems he's having a secret meeting there."

Murong Xuewei's eyes lit up. "Alright, let's start here. Liuli, make the arrangements; I want to go and take a look myself."

Murong Xuewei disguised herself and quietly arrived near that manor.

Murong Xuewei hid in the bushes, watching Wang De sneak into the manor.

Suddenly, a familiar figure came into view, and Murong Xuewei was so startled that she almost cried out.

That person was actually Gu Ye!

Murong Xuewei felt dizzy and couldn't believe her eyes.

Could it be that Gu Ye was also involved in the conspiracy behind his uncle's case?

Murong Xuewei forced herself to calm down and continued to observe the movements in the manor.

After a long while, Gu Ye and Wang De walked out of the manor one after the other, both with solemn expressions.

Murong Xuewei quietly followed behind them, hoping to overhear some useful information.

However, just then, a gust of wind blew by, knocking the dead leaves off the tree.

Gu Ye turned around alertly, and Murong Xuewei hurriedly hid behind a tree, her heart pounding.