Chapter 231: Canât Bring Himself to do It (3)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Shen Gui could hear a sarcastic tone in Shen Yuanâs voice and was a little displeased with that, but he didnât say a word about it. He could only pretend not to understand what Shen Yuan meant and say, âIn that case, letâs go.â
On the other side, Luo Xueyan and Shen Xin were also preparing to set off.
âQiu, go to Prince Yuâs mansion. Your second uncle is going to the capital magistrateâs court, and your third uncle has entered the palace to ask for information, but we still need someone to keep an eye on the situation in Prince Yuâs mansion. Your father and I will go to the palace first. This matter is very important. If there are really assassins in the capital, itâs no joking matter.â Luo Xueyan instructed Shen Qiu, âGo and find out if anyone from our mansion died there. If so, we need to inform their family and compensate them.â
âDonât worry, Mom. Leave this to me.â Shen Qiu agreed readily.
After Shen Xin and his wife left, Shen Qiu grabbed his stuff and was about to leave when he suddenly heard Shen Miaoâs voice behind him. âBrother.â
âSister?â Shen Qiu was stunned. He turned around and asked, âWhy donât you stay in the house?â
âBrother, are you going to Prince Yuâs mansion?â Shen Miao asked.
âThatâs right.â Shen Xin replied, âI still have some things to deal with. Iâll be back soon.â
Shen Miao looked at him and said, âBrother, take me with you.â
Shen Xin was stunned for a moment before shaking his head and saying seriously, âSister, I know that you have a deep grudge with Prince Yu. To be honest, I think they deserve it. The scene will be very uncomfortable to look at. Just stay at home.â
Shen Miao smiled. âI donât mind. I just want to take a look.â
âThereâs really nothing to see.â Shen Qiu deliberately tried to scare her. âI heard that those people died extremely miserably last night. Their stomachs were all cut open, and their blood was all dried up. Iâm afraid if you go, youâll see a ghost.â Although the scene was tragic, it was definitely not as terrifying as Shen Qiu said. Shen Qiu just wanted to scare Shen Miao. He really did not want Shen Miao to see those bloody scenes.
However, after he finished speaking, Shen Miao was still expressionless as if she had witnessed this kind of scene countless times. She replied with a smile, âAs the daughter of a general, if Iâm frightened by some corpses, wonât I be made a laughing stock? Brother, are you afraid of seeing dead people on the battlefield?â
âOf course not!â Shen Qiu immediately said. As soon as he said that, he knew that he was tricked. Shen Miao looked at him calmly and continued, âIn that case, thereâs nothing to be afraid of. Brother, bring me with you.â
âI mean, Sister, why are you going to Prince Yuâs mansion?â Shen Xin said anxiously, âThereâs really nothing there.â
âIâm just going over to take a look. Brother, you donât have to worry about me. Just as you said, the mansion is heavily guarded now, so there wonât be any danger. It wonât be a problem to bring me there.â
Shen Miao said every word with extreme determination. Over recent days, Shen Qiu had also noticed that Shen Miao had become an opinionated and stubborn person. Even if he refused to bring her along, she would still find a way to do so. It was safer for her to go with him.
âAlright.â Shen Qiu stared at her. âDonât walk around when you reach the mansion. Iâll get Mo Qing to follow you. If thereâs anything wrong, shout!â
Shen Miao smiled. âOkay.â
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In just one night, Prince Yuâs mansion seemed to have changed completely. Yesterday, it was still filled with joyful chatter and laughter. One could still vividly remember the scene of guests lining up to enter the mansion outside Now, the door was sealed, and the guards guarding the door had solemn expressions, afraid that some ruthless assassins would suddenly appear to take their lives.