Before Han Yunxi reached the Council of Elders, a maidservant in green came looking for her.
"Princess! Princess! Something bad has happened! "The maidservant in green was extremely pale.
This maidservant in green had been bribed by Han Yunxi to serve Ning Jing in her courtyard. Han Yunxi's heart grew flustered. If anything happened to Ning Jing and her daughter, how was she going to explain it to Tang Li?
"What happened?" Han Yunxi asked.
"Miss Jing and Miss Mu Ling 'er have disappeared. Qianqian, who was serving them in the room, has been killed!" The maidservant in green was so frightened that her lips and teeth were still trembling. "I was just about to bring in the food when I saw Qianqian lying on the ground. There was no one on the bed … I-I immediately went to look for Miss Ling 'er, but Miss Ling' er was also not in the side room."
Han Yunxi thought that the worst-case scenario was that something had happened to Ning Jing's body, but she never expected things to be this bad. Ning Jing needed to be bedridden. Could she still hold on after being kidnapped?
The maidservant had been killed, and Ning Jing and Mu Ling 'er had disappeared. This was clearly a kidnapping!
Han Yunxi's hands were cold, but she still calmed down and instructed, "Go and inform the Council of Elders immediately. Also, don't divulge anything about Ning Jing. Otherwise, be careful of your life!"
Han Yunxi had the maidservant quickly push her to Ning Jing's courtyard to inspect the scene. To be able to kill people and kidnap people in Myriad Merchant Hall without a sound, it was definitely not simple. It was either an expert or a mole!
When Han Yunxi rushed over, First Elder and the others had just arrived. When they saw the corpse in the room, everyone looked at each other in dismay.
Fifth Elder was about to examine the corpse when Han Yunxi stopped him. "Don't touch it!"
"Someone, go and find a coroner!" First Elder understood Han Yunxi's meaning.
Han Yunxi knew a little about forensic science, but it was safer to leave unprofessional things to a coroner.
While they were waiting for the coroner, Han Yunxi took the initiative to ask the maidservant about the situation in the courtyard since yesterday.
Under the reminder of Han Yunxi's eyes again and again, the flustered maidservant finally didn't spill the beans about Ning Jing's pregnancy.
According to the clues provided by the maidservant, Ning Jing and Mu Ling'er were still there last night. It was very likely that they were kidnapped between night and dawn.
Mu Ling'er was responsible for preparing medicine for Ning Jing and lived in the side room. Ning Jing was recuperating in the master bedroom. The maid who was killed was the maid who kept watch at night.
Soon, the coroner arrived. After a thorough examination, he confirmed that the maidservant had been killed in the middle of the night. She was killed with a single stab, and there were no signs of struggle before she died.
"It must be a mole!" Han Yunxi said seriously.
There were many guards on night patrol in Myriad Merchant Hall, and Ning Jing's courtyard was also surrounded by guards who specialized in night patrol. If it wasn't a mole who was familiar with this place, how could they silently sneak in to kill and take away Ning Jing and Mu Ling'er without anyone noticing?
"There can't be a mole in Myriad Merchant Hall!" Second Elder said angrily. "Even if there is a mole, what's the point of kidnapping Miss Jing?"
Although Third Elder wasn't as agitated as Second Elder, he agreed with this point of view. "Your Highness, Miss Jing hasn't been in charge for a long time. Now that she's sick, if there's a mole, they should know that kidnapping her won't be a threat to the Di Clan."
"Could it be someone from the Tang Sect?" First Elder asked suspiciously.
Han Yunxi countered, "If it was someone from the Tang Sect, why did they only kidnap Ning Jing? Why didn't they rescue Tang Li? "
Second Elder said righteously, "They probably didn't find Tang Li!"
Han Yunxi couldn't help but roll her eyes. She actually hoped that it was the Tang Sect who kidnapped them. Then everything would be easier. But how could it be the Tang Sect who kidnapped them? Those elders of the Tang Sect still didn't know that Tang Li was imprisoned in Myriad Merchant Hall. They only thought that Tang Li had brought Ning Jing to East Origin Hall to play.
Moreover, even if they wanted to take action, they wouldn't be so bold as to hide it from Long Fei Ye.
"Second Elder, aren't you overestimating the Tang Sect too much? Could it be that Myriad Merchant Hall's defenses are so weak that the Tang Sect can kill and kidnap people without anyone noticing? "Han Yunxi said mockingly.
Second Elder immediately shut his mouth. Third Elder said, "Your Highness, if there is a mole, who is it? Why did they kidnap Miss Jing?"
Han Yunxi was shocked when she heard this. She blurted out, "Uncle Cheng!"
Uncle Cheng? How was that possible?
Everyone was confused. Han Yunxi anxiously asked, "First Elder, where is Uncle Cheng?"
"Your Highness, even if there is a mole, it can't be Uncle Cheng. When we returned yesterday, Uncle Cheng left halfway. He went to the south to hire a new dealer, "First Elder reminded her.
Han Yunxi shook her head. She silently cursed herself for being too careless. She had underestimated Uncle Cheng too much. In her panic, Han Yunxi almost blurted out Jia Dai's story. Fortunately, she stopped herself in time.
She couldn't explain it clearly. If she could, she would have done so long ago. She couldn't tell the Council of Elders that she and Jia Dai knew each other, and that they had colluded to harm Uncle Cheng and Myriad Merchant Hall, could she? When she discussed the matter with Long Feiye last night, all she wanted to do was beat around the bush to remind the head elder of a few things.
Now, what should she do?
"Uncle Cheng … Uncle Cheng …" Han Yunxi changed the topic. "I don't suspect Uncle Cheng. What I mean is that we hurry up and find Uncle Cheng. With such a major incident, whether it's a mole or an external enemy, it shows that Myriad Merchant Hall's defenses are too weak. Third Elder and Fourth Elder should shoulder the burden of the casino. Let Uncle Cheng come back to handle this. "
Han Yunxi's words were not as smooth as she usually was. Fortunately, the elders didn't sense anything strange. After all, this was a major incident at Myriad Merchant Hall. It was normal for them to be nervous.
"Princess is right! Men, hurry up and find Uncle Cheng. Tell him that something big has happened here. Tell him to come back quickly! "First Elder immediately gave the order.
Han Yunxi was relieved. She thought that if Uncle Cheng didn't kidnap them, then her and Jia Dai's plan would go on as usual. If Uncle Cheng really did kidnap them, then Uncle Cheng would definitely follow up. In this way, the Council of Elders would naturally suspect him.
No matter why the kidnappers had kidnapped Ning Jing and Mu Ling 'er, Han Yunxi only hoped that Ning Jing and the child in her belly were safe.
"Your Highness, why don't we bring Tang Li here and test him? The Tang Sect should give us an explanation about the Pearflower Storm Needles! "First Elder said.
Han Yunxi couldn't imagine whether Tang Li would go crazy if he knew that Ning Jing was missing. She should give Tang Li a heads-up in private. However, at this juncture, it would be difficult for her to go to the prison in private. She could only hope that Tang Li wouldn't be too impulsive.
Han Yunxi hid her worries and uneasiness in her heart. She said lightly, "It's time to deal with it. Bring him to the Council Chamber."
Tang Li, who knew nothing about everything, was very obedient and well-behaved. He let the guards tie him up and didn't resist at all. After being brought to the Council Chamber, he found an opportunity when no one was paying attention and even winked at Han Yunxi naughtily.
A few days ago, Han Yunxi clearly felt that Brother Tang Li had grown up. However, at this moment, she found that he was as silly as a child.
Han Yunxi's heart ached at the sight of Tang Li who'd lost so much weight that he was almost unrecognizable and tied up.
Ning Jing, where are you? Do you miss your Ah Li?
"Sect Master Tang, please take a seat." The First Elder still prepared a chair for Tang Li.
Tang Li's legs were tied up, so he could only hop over and sit down. He sneered, "Haha, so the Di Clan still has manners of hospitality!"
Several elders were about to fly into a rage, but the First Elder stopped them with a look. He said, "Sect Master Tang, you've been missing for so many days. The Tang Clan should be anxious."
"Does that mean that First Elder is planning to let me go?" Tang Li's face became serious. "You have to return the money that my wife and I won. Otherwise, I won't leave!"
The First Elder's expression changed when he said this. On the other hand, the servant girls at the side secretly covered their mouths and laughed.
Han Yunxi couldn't laugh. She said, "Sect Master Tang, if you don't give the Di Clan an explanation for the Pearflower Storm Needles, don't even think about getting a single penny, let alone leaving this place!"
Tang Li's mouth twitched. "Where's Ning Jing? Call her out. The Pearflower Storm Needles was my betrothal gift to her. If there's an explanation, it should be to her! "
Tang Li raised his eyebrows and swept a glance at everyone. He asked disdainfully, "Who … do you think you are? Did you ask for Ning Jing's permission before taking her betrothal gift? "
"Ning Jing's betrothal gift should naturally be received by the Ning Clan's patriarch!" The First Elder immediately retorted. The Ning Clan's patriarch was naturally Ning Cheng.
"Fine, hand over Ning Cheng as well. I'll explain it to you and your sister!" Tang Li naturally knew about Ning Cheng's disappearance.
The First Elder couldn't get either Ning Cheng or Ning Jing to come out. Tang Li's words more or less dispelled Third Elder and Fourth Elder's suspicions about the Tang Clan's kidnapping.
The First Elder looked at Han Yunxi, imploring her to preside over the situation.
"Sect Master Tang, this princess can represent the Di Clan's patriarch. If you can give a clear explanation today, this princess will let you go. "
The moment Han Yunxi said this, the First Elder and the others all looked over. Han Yunxi gave them a reassuring look and continued to say to Tang Li, "If you can't give a clear explanation, then don't blame this princess for being impolite!"
Han Yunxi was paving the way for Tang Li. Tang Li deliberately sized up Han Yunxi. After a while, he said, "Fine, this Sect Master will give face to the Western Qin princess."
Tang Li was silent for a while before speaking. His attitude actually softened. He said, "First Elder, this junior has a question to ask. I wonder if you can enlighten me."
The First Elder was on guard. "Let's hear it."
"First Elder, if you were drugged and raped by a woman, how would you deal with that woman?"
Tang Li's words were very serious, but the entire crowd fell silent.
After a while, everyone except the First Elder burst into laughter. Some couldn't help but laugh out loud, while others forced themselves to stifle their laughter.
Han Yunxi looked at Tang Li with a helpless smile.
The First Elder didn't answer, so Tang Li asked again, "First Elder, would you kill that woman, or marry her and torture her slowly?"
The First Elder still didn't answer, but Tang Li didn't press him. He said, "Cloud Realm Trade Consortium is rich and imposing with a large business. My Tang Clan can't afford to provoke them. Fortunately, Miss Jing was willing to marry me, Tang Li, and give me a chance to wash away my humiliation. "
Hearing this, no one could laugh anymore.
Everyone assumed that after Tang Li said this, Ning Jing would be tortured daily by Tang Li after marrying into the Tang Clan. She would be forced to live an inhumane life.
Only Han Yunxi knew that Tang Li was the one being tortured, ordered around, beaten, and cursed every day. Ning Jing was like a queen, being held, protected, and given in by Tang Li.
Being spoiled by others required opportunities and good fortune. However, being willing to spoil others required opportunities as well!
Han Yunxi didn't even know if Tang Li would have a chance to continue being bullied by Ning Jing. She quietly listened to Tang Li's confession.
That's right, Tang Li wasn't explaining, but confessing …
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