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Chapter 310 - 272: Little Sister-in-law_3

Chapter 310: Chapter 272: Little Sister-in-law_3


"If you don’t believe it, it’s up to you!"


He Qunying looked ahead, the thin frost on his face thickening, as if he were gnashing his teeth. "From childhood till now, how often have you sincerely listened to me speak? When have you ever truly looked at me? In your eyes, I’m not worthy to sit alongside others!"


"You!"


He Huan choked on his words. In the next instant, raising his hand, he intended to slap him, but He Qunying was a step ahead, lifting his foot and stepping over the threshold.


He Huan, in a fury, wanted to chase after him, but several advisors beside him quickly held him back: "Great General, calm down! The young master wouldn’t lie about something like this!"


At least they held him back, but He Huan turned back angrily to them: "How do you know he’s not lying?!"


The advisors said: "Great General, you are wise and mighty. Whether the young master lied, you must know clearly. Great General, the young master is, after all, the firstborn of the principal wife, the rightful heir. It’s not advantageous to continually doubt, as it could destabilize our General’s Mansion."


He Huan gritted his teeth in hatred, stomped his foot, and swept away in anger.


He Qunying rushed back to his room and, seeing no one coming at the gate, finally let out a breath and sat down.


Attendant He Quan came in afterward, "Did the young master have another conflict with the Great General just now?"


He Qunying angrily smashed a cup.


He Quan was startled, quickly retreating to the side.


"Invite Mr. He over."


He Quan nodded silently. Shortly after, he returned with a scholarly man in his forties, with a black mustache.


"He Lin greets the General."


He Qunying looked up, took a deep breath, and said, "I’ve done as you said, what’s the next step?"


He Lin replied, "If General Pei agrees, then the General only needs to wait for the good news."


He Qunying frowned, looking at him: "Are you so sure he will be willing to help me get the Ning Family’s ship?"


"General Pei is fond of his newlywed wife, and matters concerning the Ning Family do not escape his attention. When it involves the cause of Ning Pochi’s death, he will not remain indifferent."


He Qunying scanned him with his eyes: "You seem to be quite knowledgeable about their matters."


After speaking, he walked a few steps, then stopped at the curtain and looked back: "How did you find out about Ning Pochi’s matters?"


He Lin lowered his head, "In response to the General, an uncle of mine is a merchant in Huzhou. He has had dealings with the Ning Family, including some business interactions."


"What is his name?"


"His surname is Yu, named Yu Qingzhou."


"Where does he live?"


"He is from Long’an County in Huzhou."


He Qunying gave him another look, then said no more.


...


Mrs. Ning sat quietly in her chair for half a day after listening to the whole story.


Fu Zhen waited for a while, unable to hold back, said: "Regarding Grandfather’s death, did you really not have any serious suspicions?"


Mrs. Ning slowly took a breath, glanced at her, and then looked away. "No, we consulted so many doctors, and not one could definitively say it was poison. How could it truly be poisoning? Don’t let your imagination run wild."


Fu Zhen asked, "Were there any prescriptions left from that time? Could you tell me about the doctors who were consulted?"


"It was so long ago, how could I possibly remember clearly? Of course, the prescriptions are even more unlikely to have been kept."


At this, Mrs. Ning stood up, looked at the two of them, and said, "I must return to the mansion. Miss Xie will be arriving soon. Will you come back with me, or return to the Pei family?"


Fu Zhen still had more to ask; how could it end like this?


Just as she was about to speak, Pei Zhan tugged at her sleeve and made her sit down, "Mother has been busy all morning and must be tired. You should go back and rest; we will return to the Pei family."


Mrs. Ning nodded, "Give your mother my regards."


With that, she walked out.


Fu Zhen furrowed her brows at her retreating figure: "Strange, she left in such a hurry today and didn’t even keep us for a moment. What’s the harm in making the young Miss Xie wait a bit?"


Not only was she a bit rushed, but it also felt as if Mrs. Ning was deliberately avoiding the topic. But it was she who brought up this past matter to Fu Zhen in the first place!


Pei Zhan leaned in, "Do you want to go investigate?"


Fu Zhen turned her head, "What are you planning?"


Pei Zhan picked at her coarse clothing, "Still pretending. Addicted to it?"


Fu Zhen slapped his hand away.


Pei Zhan chuckled, "I have nothing to do either way. How about accompanying ’little sister-in-law’ to the Ning Family for a stroll?"