Chapter 531
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Fearing that the food would clash with the medicine he had taken, Fan Qi's trusted aide, Gongcheng Lei, had been the one in charge of all the preparations. From the time it was prepared to be delivered, it had been done by Gongcheng Lei alone.
Gongcheng Lei had been rescued by Fan Qi on one of his outings. At that time, the two of them were still youths and Fan Qi was still learning from his Master. Gongcheng Lei had always been by Fan Qi's side. All these years, Gongcheng Lei could be said to have been loyal and devoted to Fan Qi, never once rebelling against him.
Fan Jin really did not want to suspect his uncle who had watched him grow up.
"It might not be him. If someone wanted to tamper with the medicine, the ingredients and seasonings could have been used." Jun Wu Xie did not jump to the conclusion that Gongcheng Lei was the culprit.
"Even if it was not him, it must be someone close to your Father, or they would not have been able to get into his kitchen." Jun Wu Xie said.
Fan Jin racked his brains, but still could not think of a suitable candidate.
Jun Wu Xie stared at him, her eyes clear.
She already had a suspect in mind, and Fan Jin should be able to guess who it was, but he was still at a loss.
Sometimes, emotions can really mislead a person's thinking.
Jun Wu Xie took a sip of tea, pondering whether she should share her suspicions with this blockhead.
"Big Brother." Fan Zhuo suddenly called out.
"What is it?"
"During this period of time, is Father still eating with Uncle Ning?" Fan Zhuo asked curiously as he looked at Fan Jin.
Fan Jin nodded and said matter-of-factly: "Father and Uncle Ning have been having meals together for so many years and it has not changed. Father has always said that it has been like this since he and Uncle Ning were still disciples. Come to think of it, the two of them have always been on good terms. Father has always wanted to tie the knot, that's ….."
As he spoke, Fan Jin suddenly shut his mouth. His eyes widened as he stared at Fan Zhuo, who was looking at him with a puzzled expression.
Jun Wu Xie retracted her gaze and the corners of her mouth curled up.
This Fan Zhuo, was much smarter than his elder brother.
"I ….. I have something to do, the two of you can talk first." Fan Jin stood up suddenly. Fan Zhuo's words were like a bolt of lightning, clearing the fog in his mind.
He had always treated the person who had drugged the medicine as someone who held a grudge against the Fan Family, but now, he no longer thought that way.
In the Battle Spirits Forest, Ning Xin's ploy had planted a seed of unease deep within Fan Jin's heart. And Fan Zhuo's question had allowed that seed to take root and germinate.
There were not many people who were allowed into Fan Qi's courtyard, and those who could even get close to the kitchen were even rarer. Besides Gongcheng Lei and Fan Jin, only Ning Rui who dined with Fan Qi would be able to do so!
If Ning Xin was able to harm him, then did that mean that Ning Rui had secretly done something to Fan Zhuo as well?
Fan Jin did not dare to think about it any further. He had to find Gongcheng Lei and have a good chat with him to gather more clues before he could be sure!
With an ugly expression, Fan Jin quickly left the bamboo grove. He couldn't wait any longer!
Ning Xin had laid her hands on him, and he could forgive her on account of their past friendship. But if the father and daughter pair had harbored such thoughts on Little Zhuo, he would never forgive them!
Seeing Fan Jin leave in a hurry, Fan Zhuo smiled bitterly and lowered his head to eat the medicinal cuisine in his bowl.
"Since you already knew, why did you only say it now?" Jun Wu Xie put Lord Meh Meh and the little black cat on the table and rested her chin in her palm as she stared at the calm and composed Fan Zhuo.
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