allonlinenovel Chapter 321 Love and Care
Chapter 321 Love and Care
As soon as the sky turned pale, Shangguan Song went to the Marriage Bridge.
The broken fence had not been repaired yet. Looking down from the bridge, one could see marks on the ice and large dark blood stains.
The rescued child was taken away by his family yesterday. The family's background had been thoroughly investigated and it turned out that they were just ordinary people.
According to the child, he was looking at the lanterns when suddenly someone hugged him from behind, covered his mouth, took him to the bridge, and then threw him out with great force.
The whole process took only a few breaths, and when he came to his senses, he was lying on the ice.
Unable to find any clues from the children, Shangguan Song had to place his last hope at the scene of the crime.
Just as he squatted down to examine the unusual cross-section of the broken fence, he was suddenly interrupted.
"Sir, please make way. I have been ordered to repair the fence."
"Three people were nearly killed here. This is clearly a crime scene. How could you destroy the scene when the authorities haven't investigated yet? Whose orders did you follow?"
Shangguan Song shouted at the craftsmen to stop, but this attracted the patrolling yamen runners. The leader stopped him with his scabbard and shouted angrily:
"Who are you and why are you interfering with public affairs?!"
"I am Shangguan Song, a deputy minister of the Ministry of Justice. I am here to investigate the crime scene of last night. I wonder whose orders you are following?"
After hearing this, the yamen runners looked at each other in bewilderment, and the one in the lead replied:
"I have not received any news about the Ministry of Justice investigating the case. Could it be that Lord Shangguan is acting on his own?
The prefect of Jingzhao ordered his subordinates to investigate whether there were any hidden dangers on the bridge early in the morning and to repair the fence as soon as possible to avoid any more accidents.
If you want to investigate the case, please show us the relevant documents, otherwise it is better for you to leave as soon as possible."
Shangguan Song's face was covered with frost. He never expected that what he thought was a matter of course would actually encounter obstacles. The one who was injured was the third prince. If no one was secretly instructing him, he would never believe it!
But who on earth has such great ability that he is not afraid of the third prince and dares to compete with him?
In this way, Shangguan Song became even more certain that the so-called accident last night must have been man-made!
"The broken fence has a neat cross section, with almost no burrs to be seen. This is clearly done intentionally! Are you sure you want to destroy such important evidence?
The one who was injured yesterday was the Third Prince, aren't you worried that His Highness will cause trouble for you after he finds out?"
The yamen runner hesitated for only a moment, then said sarcastically:
"If His Royal Highness the Third Prince wanted to conduct a thorough investigation, he would have sent someone here long ago. Why would you meddle in other people's business?"
He pulled out a section of the long sword in his hand, revealing the white handle, his eyes flashing with ferocity.
"Sir Shangguan, if you don't leave, I will not be polite!"
Shangguan Song narrowed his eyes, clenched his fists, and prepared to fight back. But at this moment, he heard someone say:
"Mr. Shangguan, our Highness invites you to come to the mansion for a chat."
The person who came was Bai Er. He had been hiding in the dark, but he immediately showed up when he saw that the situation was not right.
Although Shangguan Song was puzzled, he followed the other party to the Third Prince's residence. He thought he would be taken to the study or hall, but he never thought that the two of them went straight to the martial arts training ground.
Shangguan Qingyue was still the same as usual, running around the martial arts training ground in a thin training suit. She was breathing rhythmically, sweating, and a light white mist came out from her head, which looked a little funny.
Xuanyuan Yan was indeed smiling, but the smile was very faint and difficult to detect if you didn't look closely.
The first time Shangguan Song saw him, he saw a different emotion in his eyes. This look was definitely not the admiration between a teacher and a student, nor was it the admiration between ordinary friends. Instead, it was a kind of attachment.
"Mr. Shangguan, there is no need to investigate the Marriage Bridge. I know this was man-made, and I can guess who did it. As for why you jumped in knowing that someone deliberately framed you, I cannot tell you for now.
You just need to know that no matter what I do, it will not hurt your sister."
He said calmly without turning his head, his eyes always following the green figure.
"Your Highness kept my sister in the dark, and she felt guilty because you saved her repeatedly. Isn't this a kind of harm?"
Shangguan Song looked at his sister in the distance, his eyes full of heartache.
"Although I am weak and powerless, I will never allow you to involve my sister in a power struggle. I will not believe any promises you make!"
Xuanyuan Yan was not annoyed by the other party's impolite words.
"Mr. Shangguan, you are worrying too much. This is not a power struggle, but my plan to escape."
As soon as he said this, not only Shangguan Song, but even Qing Yi and Bai Er who were standing by changed their expressions!
A way to escape?
The two brothers first glanced at their master's thickly wrapped legs, then pondered the four words carefully in their minds, gradually glimpsed some deep meaning from them, and then fell into deep thought.
Shangguan Song interrupted his chaotic thoughts and asked directly:
"What do you mean, Your Highness? Why do you want to escape, and where do you want to escape from?"
"I still say the same thing. It is not convenient to tell you for now. As for the grievances Qingqing has suffered during this period, I will slowly make up for it in the future."
Qingqing...
Shangguan Song's teeth itched when he heard this. Since there were no outsiders around, he didn't need to be patient anymore and asked directly:
"The Third Prince is in love with my sister? Looking at your actions over the past few days, I really can't think of any other reason."
He secretly decided in his heart that if the other party denied it, he would take his sister home today no matter what. As for the other party's life-saving grace, he, Shangguan Song, would repay it with his own life!
How could the Third Prince be in need of someone to take care of his daily life? He used this excuse to keep his sister. Did he think he was stupid? !
"Yes."
Xuanyuan Yan uttered the word softly, with deep and unbreakable tenderness in his eyes.
Shangguan Song thought he was hallucinating, and just when he was about to confirm it, he saw his younger sister walking towards them.
Shuying quickly put a thick cloak on her and was about to use a towel to wipe her sweat, but she took it directly and rubbed it on her face without any care.
In order to facilitate exercise, she braided her long black hair into a pigtail and coiled it on top of her head. After being ravaged by her like this, a few tufts of hair immediately appeared on her head, making her look cute and playful.
"Brother, why are you here? I'm afraid you haven't even had breakfast this early?"
Shangguan Song walked up to her lovingly and smoothed down her flying hair one by one.
"Brother is worried so I came to check on you. Do you mind if I have breakfast with you before we leave?"
Shangguan Qingyue shook her head like a rattle.
"How could that be? I'm so happy! Although we live in the same mansion, we only have a few meals together. I wouldn't be happy if you didn't accompany me today!"
After that, she looked at the Third Prince again and asked in a flattering manner:
"Your Highness, do you mind?"
Shangguan Song raised his eyebrows in surprise. From what he heard, did these two usually eat at the same table?! He shook his head helplessly. It was clear that his little sister hadn't figured it out yet!
In fact, everyone misunderstood Shangguan Qingyue. How could she be a young girl who has not yet fallen in love since she has a mature soul?
It's just that she felt in her heart that there was a huge difference between her and the Third Prince, and she had never thought about it in that way!
Xuanyuan Yan readily agreed. Shangguan Song had no appetite because of his younger sister's matter, but his younger sister had such a good appetite that he ate the meal with gusto, and he gradually regained his appetite as well.
Whenever he had a meal with his little sister, he couldn't help but sigh: This girl has such a big appetite, where does all the food go?
I think there is only one reason why I haven't grown taller or gained weight, and that is that I am too busy on weekdays.
Thinking of this, he felt distressed and put another meat bun in her bowl.
"Eat slowly. If it's not enough, ask the kitchen to make more. But don't overeat."
Xuanyuan Yan couldn't help but raise his lips when he heard this. This girl had already eaten ten steamed dumplings, a big bowl of lean meat porridge, a plate of braised beef, and a plate of fruit...
With such an appetite, only a brother could not only not despise his sister but also be worried that she might not be full!
Shangguan Qingyue's face turned red as she heard this, and she explained a little embarrassedly:
"That's enough. Mother Wu knows me very well, and the meals she arranges are always just right.
Uh, well, I don’t eat so much for every meal. Maybe it’s because I was hungry all night, so I ate more for breakfast.”
Xuanyuan Yan couldn't help but smile.
"I can testify to this. I don't use much for lunch and dinner."
The host and the guests enjoyed the meal very much. When the servants brought the missing tea, Xuanyuan Yan said:
"From today on, I will rest in my house and refuse visitors. Brother Shangguan, please tell your family when you return home so that they don't make a wasted trip.
In addition, Qingqing needs to stay in my house for another month. Madam Shangguan, please rest assured that she will not suffer any injustice. "
Shangguan Song frowned and looked at Shangguan Qingyue.
“Why stay an extra month?”
"I caused His Highness' leg injury to worsen, so it is reasonable for him to stay for another month. Father and Mother will surely understand."
Originally, she was supposed to stay for three more months, and she only got this after much bargaining...
Shangguan Song looked at his silly sister with some disappointment. She was sold and still helped count the money!