The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 338 The Marquis of Dongling's Residence

The following morning, Qiu Ziyue, Qi Yuxuan, and Li Cunxu bought several horses and rode straight to the Dongling Marquis's residence.

Along the way, everyone remained silent, each pondering what the man in black had said the night before.

Chu Yunfan is the second young master of the Dongling Marquis's mansion. If he is really involved in this matter, then this storm will surely cause even greater waves.

When they arrived at the Dongling Marquis's residence, the morning bell was ringing.

This is a magnificent mansion, exuding an air of solemnity amidst its red walls and green tiles.

The guards at the gate stopped them and asked what they wanted.

After revealing her identity, Qiu Ziyue requested to see Chu Yunfan.

Before long, a young man dressed in brocade robes walked out slowly; it was Chu Yunfan.

He was handsome and refined, with a scholarly air, and didn't seem like someone who would be involved in a bloody conspiracy.

However, his eyes held a hint of wariness.

Especially when he saw Li Cunxu, his eyes darted away.

"What business do you have with me?"

Chu Yunfan cupped his hands and asked, his tone calm yet authoritative.

Qiu Ziyue said coldly:

"Young Master Chu, we have come here to ask some questions. Are they related to you?"

Qiu Ziyue gestured to Su Er, who then brought the man in black to her side.

"This man said he instructed you to go to Lingxu Manor to find an ancient book."

Chu Yunfan was stunned for a moment, then gave a wry smile:

"This gentleman is joking. I don't know him at all. How could that be?"

Chu Yunfan then approached the man in black, sized him up, and said:

"Brother, you're not young anymore, probably around forty. I wonder how your mother raised you, to be so good at talking nonsense and slandering someone like me."

Chu Yunfan stared directly at the man in black, his gaze filled with anger and grievance.

The man in black was momentarily stunned, then said:

"It was all fabricated by the underlings who wanted to shirk responsibility. I'm just a petty thief from the mountains."

I only wanted to steal some money after hearing that Elder Lingxu had passed away. It has nothing to do with Young Master Chu. Please let me go.

"So, Young Master Chu, is the misfortune that Senior Lingxu Ghost Hand encountered related to you?"

Qiu Ziyue asked again.

"The death of Lingxu Ghost Hand? I have heard about it, but what does it have to do with me? You must have misunderstood."

Chu Yunfan explained.

Li Cunxu frowned and said in a deep voice:

"We've received information that someone is willing to kill to silence witnesses in order to obtain the ancient text left behind by Lingxu Ghost Hand. And that name points to you—Chu Yunfan!"

Chu Yunfan's expression changed slightly, then he shook his head and said:

“Absurd! Lingxu Ghost Hand is just a quack doctor, and has nothing to do with me. As for any ancient books... I have never heard of them, nor have I ever seen them.”

At this point, Qiu Ziyue took out an ancient book from her bosom.

"This is the one."

Chu Yunfan's gaze fell on the ancient book, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"What is this? I've never seen anything like it before."

Qiu Ziyue keenly noticed the flaw in his tone and pressed him for an answer:

"If that's the case, why was Lingxu Ghost Hand's entire clan wiped out? Could it be that Young Master Chu knew nothing about this?"

Chu Yunfan took a deep breath, his expression growing cold:

"If you all make accusations without any evidence, aren't you going too far? Although I am the son of a marquis, I am not someone to be falsely accused."

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, ready to erupt at any moment.

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, a sharp voice suddenly rang out:

"Second Young Master, something terrible has happened!" A servant rushed over and whispered a few words to Chu Yunfan in a panic.

After hearing this, Chu Yunfan's calm expression froze instantly. He then turned to Qiu Ziyue and the others and said:

"Please wait a moment while I deal with this matter."

After saying that, he strode into the mansion.

Qiu Ziyue and the others exchanged glances, puzzled.

Qi Yuxuan said in a low voice:

"Something's fishy. Should we follow them and take a look?"

Qiu Ziyue nodded in agreement, and the three of them quietly followed Chu Yunfan into the depths of the mansion.

After passing through several corridors, they arrived at a side hall, where several servants were gathered, discussing something with tense expressions.

"what happened?"

Chu Yunfan entered the hall and asked sternly.

An old butler answered, trembling:

"Second Young Master, someone broke into your study last night and stole your treasured medical books... Not only that, but they also left a letter."

"letter?"

Chu Yunfan frowned, took the letter, quickly glanced at its contents, and his expression suddenly changed drastically.

Qiu Ziyue realized that this matter might be more complicated than she had imagined.

Chu Yunfan handed the letter to Qiu Ziyue and said in a low voice:

"Now that you are here, please help us find out the truth. This matter is of great importance and is not as simple as it seems on the surface."

Qiu Ziyue took the letter and read it carefully.

The letter was brief yet profound:

“Young Master Chu, we are growing impatient. If you delay any longer, your family will be the first sacrifice.”

Remember, the real price isn't just blood, it's also the soul.

The letter was signed "Messenger of the Underworld".

Qiu Ziyue raised her head, frowned, and said:

"A messenger from the underworld? Who is this? Why does he know so much about 'resurrection magic'?"

Chu Yunfan shook his head and said:

"I don't know who this person is, but I'm certain that Lingxu Ghost Hand's death must be related to this person."

Otherwise, how would he have known about the existence of the 'Resurrection Technique'?

Li Cunxu pondered for a moment and then said:

"It seems there's a powerful force behind this. We have too little information at the moment and need to investigate further."

Everyone took their seats at the Dongling Marquis's residence, and Chu Yunfan served tea to them.

Chu Yunfan said:

"My Chu family was the Marquis of Dongling in the Tang Dynasty and a confidant of Emperor Zhaozong. However, Emperor Zhaozong was framed by Zhu Wen and others."

My Chu family also suffered misfortune, leaving me alone. So I moved my entire family to Jinyang to escape the world.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Ziyue asked:

"The current situation is under the rule of Zhu Wen, the King of Later Liang. Why move your whole family to Jinyang?"

"I have always supported the Prince of Jin in restoring the Tang Dynasty. I want to live a peaceful life."

"I never expected to be caught up in so many troubles for no reason, it's really unfortunate."

After a brief discussion, the group decided to take a break while secretly monitoring Chu Yunfan's actions.

Qiu Ziyue suggested that it was necessary to return to Lingxu Manor to find more clues.

That night, under the hazy moonlight, Qiu Ziyue, Qi Yuxuan, and Li Cunxu stepped into Lingxu Manor once again.

She pushed open the study door and found a fresh pool of blood on the floor.

At the same time, a cold wind swept by, and a low murmur reached my ears:

"Don't... keep pursuing the truth..."

Qiu Ziyue turned around abruptly, only to find the empty room completely deserted.

Qiu Ziyue stood in the study of Lingxu Manor, an eerie atmosphere permeating the air.

The deep murmur seemed to echo in her ears, making her heart race.

However, she did not back down, but calmly looked around, trying to find any clues.

Bloodstains stretched from the floor to the bookshelf, suggesting someone had struggled there.

Qiu Ziyue approached the bookshelf and noticed that one row of books was arranged exceptionally neatly, standing out from the other messy surroundings.

She reached out and gently touched the spines of the books, suddenly noticing something amiss—

There seems to be a hidden compartment behind the bookshelf.

She pushed the bookshelf hard, and sure enough, a hidden little space was revealed, inside which was a yellowed diary.

To be continued in the next chapter!