Chapter 420 Mrs. Xu
“Interesting, the disciple of the Beggar Gang who stole the lotus bowl said that he was forced by Happy Forest, the elder of the Beggar Gang died due to the famous stunt of the Tianlong Sect Master, and Tian Deputy Sect Master Xu of the Dragon Sect was beaten to death by a master with a stick again."
Ma Lu touched his chin, "Is it my imagination? I always feel like someone is deliberately intensifying the conflict between the Beggar Clan and the Tianlong Sect. "
"Hey, do you think so too? I had a vague feeling like this when I was investigating the whereabouts of the lotus bowl these days. "
Gu Qingyi didn't want to be with Ma Lu. He was delighted with the union, but immediately sighed, "Unfortunately... I can't find any evidence."
While she was talking, she had already searched the house, but she didn't find anything suspicious.
After that, Gu Qingyi wanted to talk to Mrs. Xu, but was declined by the latter.
Mrs. Xu's husband had just died and she was still in grief. Gu Qingyi did not force her, so she asked Manager Zhou to gather all the maids and servants in the house and ask them one by one.
As a result, she really asked me something again this time.
"You said Deputy Sect Master Xu is ill?" Gu Qingyi looked at a maid working in the kitchen.
The latter did not answer immediately, but looked at Manager Zhou first, and Manager Zhou nodded.
"The master is no longer here, and there is no need to keep this matter a secret anymore."
After saying that, he bowed his hands to Gu Qingyi and Malu, "The master does have a hidden illness, probably more than ten years old. Years ago, he was injured by a very powerful enemy, who left a cold qi in his body
"Although this qi was suppressed by the master at that time with his pure internal energy. It goes on, but it is still difficult to completely resolve it. Over the years, I have thought of many ways and found many miracle doctors, but there is nothing I can do with the Yin-cold Qi.
“As soon as the rainy season comes, the cold and cold Qi will attack, making the master miserable. In severe cases, it is even difficult to speak.
"Fortunately, Doctor Qu came to Qingzhou later and gave me a prescription. As long as you take it on time, it can greatly alleviate the pain of the disease."
When Gu Qingyi heard this, he slapped his thigh, "That's it!< br>
“I initially thought that someone had poisoned Deputy Sect Master Xu, but an autopsy with a silver needle found no signs of poisoning.
“Now it seems that the person who plotted to kill Deputy Sect Master Xu did not need to poison him at all. He only had to do something with the medicine that Deputy Sect Master Xu drank to make the decoction lose its effect, and the same effect could be achieved. It's working."
After that, she asked the maid, "It happens to be the rainy season. Did Deputy Sect Leader Xu take any medicine last night?"
The maid nodded.
"Who is the person who cooked the medicine, you?"
The maid seemed to be frightened by Gu Qingyi's aggressive gaze, and took half a step back before adding, "This medicine has always been The lady cooked it for the master herself."
"Hey, it was Mrs. Xu who cooked it?" Gu Qingyi turned to look at Butler Zhou, "I want to talk to Mrs. Xu."
Zhou. A look of displeasure appeared on the butler's face, "Didn't I tell you that Madam is too grieved and it is inconvenient to see guests now, and are you doubting Madam?
"Madam and the master have always been very affectionate, and there is no way she would harm the master."
Butler Zhou said categorically, and at this moment, Ma Lu noticed that the maid beside him seemed to be hesitant to speak, so he took advantage of Gu Qingyi and Zhou When the housekeeper was arguing, he pulled the maid aside and said softly.
"What's your name."
"Cai... Cai Die."
"Cai Die, have you thought of something again? It doesn't matter. Speak out boldly. If anyone blames you, just say my name.
"I am the only descendant of Deputy Sect Master Xu, and I can still speak well even in front of Mrs. Xu." After hearing what he said, Cai Die calmed down and whispered, "Then you come closer, I will just I’ll tell you alone.”
Hearing the words, Ma Lu took two steps towards her, put his ear to her mouth, and smelled a faint scent of orchids.
"When Madam is cooking medicine, others are usually not allowed to go to the kitchen, but she left for a short time last night. At that time, the young master sneaked in, and I was choosing vegetables by the back door. I saw it."
After finishing speaking, Cai Die looked at Ma Lu again, "Ma Shaoxia, I don't know if these are useful to you."
"Thank you, the clues you provided helped me a lot."
Ma Lu smiled at Cai Die, then pulled Gu Qingyi aside and told her the news. Gu Qingyi was shocked.
"So Mr. Xu is very suspicious."
"Yes, I remember Tan Xiangzhu also mentioned that Mr. Xu has been addicted to beauty during this period and has already been in that The singing prostitute named Xiaohong has spent seven or eight thousand taels of silver on her. If someone can control Xiaohong, it will be equivalent to indirectly controlling Mr. Xu."
"We can wait for Master Tan Xiang, he is not looking for it. Are you there yet?”
However, Ma Lu and Gu Qingyi did not wait until Tan Mazi came back. Instead, at dusk, another beggar came outside the door.
The manpower arranged by Tianlongmen to protect Xu Mansion in the dark immediately surrounded the beggar.
But the beggar was not afraid at all. He asked to see Mrs. Xu by name and said he had something for her.
Mrs. Xu finally came to the gate accompanied by Manager Zhou and several Tianlongmen experts.
This was the first time that Malu saw Mrs. Xu. She was more than 20 years younger than Deputy Disciple Xu. She was only in her early forties now, perhaps because she took good care of herself.
Except for the corners of the eyes, there are almost no wrinkles on her face, and she is obviously a beauty.
However, she looked very haggard at this time, perhaps because she had been crying for too long. Her eyes were slightly swollen, and there was no color on her face, and she was staggering while walking up the stairs.
The beggar handed over a purse. The first time she saw the purse, Mrs. Xu's pupils shrank suddenly.
When she opened her purse, she staggered even more when she saw the sapphire jade pendant inside.
“You, what did you do to Erlang?”
The beggar wiped his nose and said, "Mrs. Xu, don't worry, your young master is safe and sound now. Not a finger is missing."
"But there was a pockmarked dwarf with a large group of people who suddenly rushed into our home. Cui Lou beats anyone he sees, which frightens the girl inside. Madam Xu, what do you think we should do about this matter?
"As long as you don't hurt Erlang, I can pay you any amount of money you want."
Mrs. Xu said with a slightly trembling voice.
"Okay, Mrs. Xu is really happy. We don't want much. One thousand taels of silver is enough, but Mrs. Xu must be sent there personally." The beggar said.
"Maybe Mrs. Xu can also try to ask for help from Tianlongmen. Although we are just a group of beggars, we have never been afraid of trouble."
As he spoke, he looked around with provocative eyes.
There was an expert from the Tianlong Sect on the side who was offended by his arrogant attitude and wanted to take action, but was stopped by Mrs. Xu, who said, "Okay, then I will go with you."
(End of this chapter)