Under the instigation of so greedy refugees, those who were usually aided by him began to accuse and attack, and the situation escalated quickly until the mob directly stord the Dong Family’s house, looting and vandalizing.
Upon hearing the news, Dong Yuzheng hastily had the steward send his children away while he stayed behind to try to appease the angry crowd.
But by then, the refugees above didn’t listen, and ultimately, the businessman was beaten to death.
While the siblings attempted to flee, they were discovered by a few refugees. To protect his sister, brother Dong Wuya died under a refugee’s knife.
With the help of a mysterious person, the sister narrowly escaped death and made her way to Fengcheng.
Not long after Dong Wuxu arrived in Fengcheng, she disappeared.
During this ti, what happened was not uncovered by Jiang Yi’s intelligence agency.
When Dong Wuxu reappeared, she had beco the top courtesan of Jinse Pavilion in Qingzhou, adopting the na Liu Wuxu.
Usually, her clients were prominent figures from Qingzhou, including officials, businessn, and Jianghu factions.
After reviewing the information, Jiang Shouzhong said indifferently, "Twelve years ago, Liu Wuxu should have been sixteen years old. She stayed in Fengcheng for seven years and then moved to Qingzhou, where she has been for five years."
He turned to Qiuye and asked, "Can’t we find out anything about what this Liu Wuxu did during those seven years in Fengcheng?"
Qiuye shook her head gently and said, "We can’t find anything yet; we only know that she was saved by a mysterious person and went to Fengcheng with his help. We’re still investigating the identity of this mysterious person."
Jiang Shouzhong rolled up the letter, tapping it lightly against his palm, and after a mont’s thought, he said:
"From the current situation, it seems Liu Wuxu might have been saved by soone from Nanjin Country. Perhaps it was that illegitimate Prince, Wan Yan Wu Hai, or perhaps soone of high rank and power.
Liu Wuxu acts as a pivot, helping the mastermind gather so important figures in Qingzhou, binding them to Nanjin Country’s cause, preparing for the forthcoming rebellion.
Given her past experiences, she definitely detests Dazhou, despises Qingzhou—the place that caused her family’s ruin. The mastermind is using her to plot their sches..."
Qiuye silently watched the earnestly analyzing man.
Under the lamplight, the man’s features were well-defined, the interplay of light and shadow on his handso face added a touch of softness and gentleness, making the young girl’s heart ripple slightly.
In fact, the person who was supposed to deliver the intelligence to Jiang Shouzhong was Xia He.
But she secretly concealed it from Ms. Jiang and ca in place of her elder sister.
The purpose was naturally to see Jiang Mo.
Ever since Jiang Mo’s incident, she had been very worried, vexed that Ms. Jiang did not bring her along on two occasions, even though she knew Jiang Mo was unhard, there was always so lingering concern.
As for whether she would be punished by Ms. Jiang afterward, the young girl couldn’t care less at that mont.
"Currently Liu Wuxu is trying to seduce , attempting to drag down with her."
Jiang Shouzhong chuckled and said, "This woman is very clever; she knows how to hook a man’s heart. She keeps it ambiguous, yet never lets anyone touch her... Since that is the case, I shall cooperate fully and see if she will lead to et the mastermind."
"Just be careful not to get too caught up in the ga yourself," Qiuye joked, while also subtly reminding him.
Regardless, that woman nad Liu Wuxu was indeed very beautiful, very capable of stirring a man’s heart.
Jiang Shouzhong naturally heard the young girl’s caution, smiling, he said: "Don’t worry, I’m not that desperate. Tomorrow Liu Wuxu is choosing a guest to invite into her circle, who do you think she will pick?"
"Definitely you."
Qiuye pouted slightly.
Jiang Shouzhong did not respond, but looked at the young girl’s pretty face and smiled, "If she had even half the charm of Qiuye, I might just willingly fall at her feet."
Qiuye’s cheeks blushed slightly, and avoiding the man’s gaze, she said softly, "I am not that charming."
"Not at all?"
As the man suddenly stepped closer, Qiuye’s body tensed sharply, her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively stepped back, then turned around, fumbling with her skirt as she stuttered, "I... I should go back now, Ms... Ms. Jiang is waiting for ."
But the young girl didn’t move, her feet as if glued to the spot.
She didn’t seem to know what she was waiting for.
Not until the man’s body leaned closer.
Her back muscles quivered slightly; she could clearly feel the heat of his body and the warm breath spraying on the back of her neck.
"Aren’t you afraid of being punished by Ms. Jiang when you get back?"
Jiang Shouzhong lightly encircled the young girl’s slim waist with his arms, his palm resting on her warm, flat belly.
Among the spring, sumr, autumn, and winter girls, Qiuye was like an autumn leaf, always associated with "sentintality," or perhaps more like an ostrich.
She obviously liked him, but dared not touch.
When soone else took the initiative, she would bla herself mournfully.
Always accustod to playing the silent ostrich role, occasionally she might seem capable and straightforward, but only occasionally.
Like this ti delivering the letter, which probably took a great deal of courage.
But whether she would dare to do it again next ti was uncertain.
Jiang Shouzhong had already decided in his heart to marry Qiuye, so since she couldn’t be as forthright and proactive as Xia He, he would take the initiative himself, gradually peeling open the layers around the young girl’s heart.
"Why would Ms. Jiang punish ?"
Qiuye’s breathing was rapid, her face flushed and hot, as she tried to wriggle free.
But the strength of her resistance, negated by the conflict within her, was almost negligible.
"I don’t believe Ms. Jiang sent you with the letter, you must have snatched it from your elder sister, right?"
Jiang Shouzhong slightly tightened his arms, pulling the young girl’s soft body closer against his own, whispering near her ear, "Although Ms. Jiang is usually loving towards you all, she also has a temper. By defying her like this, you’ll surely be punished when you get back."
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