Cui Hengyue was punished to shut up and think about his mistakes, but the servants of Jinglanyuan were not restrained.

After Liu Yang left, Cui Hengyue ordered Shui Fu and Ju Hong to go out and find out the news.

Not long after, Shui Fu came back first and reported the news she had learned to Cui Hengyue. As soon as she finished reporting, Ju Hong came back.

"Sister Shuifu is back so soon?" Juhong was very surprised, but she guessed in her heart that Shuifu came back so soon, and the news she got must not be as comprehensive as what she got.

So, Juhong said to Cui Hengyue in a slightly proud tone: "Yuan Niang, I went to each room."

Cui Hengyue leaned forward cooperatively, with deep interest in her eyes: "Oh, how did they react?"

Ju Hong glanced at Shui Fu, who had a sullen face, and secretly rejoiced. She took two steps forward in a mysterious manner and whispered to Cui Hengyue: "After hearing the news, the Duke of Guo sent someone to say hello to Jingzhao Mansion.

Let them search for the whereabouts of Jiulang and Banniang with all their strength.

"The old lady didn't respond at all, but when the third master came to her to ask for help, she sent Guo Jin, the steward, to help.

"The third lady comforted the third master but did not do anything else.

"The uncle did nothing, but the eldest lady sent people out to search.

"There was no movement in the second and fifth rooms."

It seems that except for the eldest lady and her father, no one in this house really cares about Xiao, mother and son.

I don’t know whether her father cares about Xiao, mother and son, or whether he only cares about his son Jiulang...

Cui Hengyue's eyes suddenly became sad. She sat on the chair, and her mother's appearance before her death appeared in her mind.

"Yuan Niang, what's wrong with you?" Ju Hong felt uneasy and called Cui Hengyue softly, but received no response.

Shui Fu said to her: "Let's go out and let Yuan Niang be quiet."

In the evening, Cui Hengyue walked into the dining hall and saw a man standing inside. Just as he was about to scold her, the man turned around and said, "I have seen Yuanniang."

But it was Liu Yang.

Seeing his depressed face, Cui Hengyue knew better and waved to Shui Fu and others.

When there were only the two of them in the dining room, Cui Hengyue stretched out his hand and pointed to the chair: "Deputy Commander Liu must be tired and hungry after searching for a day.

"Sit down and have a meal together."

Liu Yang stood still, with a hint of eagerness in his respect: "I don't dare, Yuan Niang, please have your meal. I'm waiting for you here."

He would ask again after she had finished her meal.

Cui Hengyue did not force him and ate slowly.

When he was almost done eating, Cui Hengyue slowed down and asked casually: "Have you found the Xiao mother and son?"

Isn’t this asking knowingly?

Liu Yang lowered his eyes and his tone was still very respectful: "No."

Seeing Cui Hengyue eating again, Liu Yang hesitated for a moment and finally asked: "Do you really have the mother and son of the Xiao family in your hands?"

"Snapped!"

Cui Hengyue placed the box he had prepared on the table: "Open it and take a look."

Liu Yang didn't know what he thought of. He tremblingly touched the box and slowly opened it. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the jewelry inside.

Upon closer inspection, he was stiff again.

The things in the box are accessories that Xiao, mother and son often wear, and the beaded flower worn by Xiao was given by him.

He clutched the box tightly, trying to calm down the turmoil in his heart, "You didn't kill them and then took their ornaments to deceive me, did you?"

"Why did I lie to you?" Cui Hengyue blinked her innocent almond eyes.

Liu Yang gritted his teeth: "Of course it's to achieve your goal."

Cui Hengyue was stunned for a moment: "Oh, that's right, I have a purpose, what do you want?"

"I want to see them first to make sure they are safe."

"Can......"

Just when Liu Yang thought his goal was achieved, Cui Hengyue's voice came to his ears again: "Are Banniang and Jiulang your children?"

Liu Yang couldn't hold back and rushed forward and shouted: "Ms. Xiao is my sister..."

Suddenly paused.

He was fooled.

When he lowered his head, he saw a triumphant smile on Cui Hengyue's lips, and he felt regretful in his heart.

Cui Hengyue took out a piece of paper from her purse, unfolded it and placed it on the table: "Tomorrow you go to this restaurant to find the shopkeeper, and he will arrange for you to meet Mr. Xiao.

"After our meeting, if you want to cooperate with me, just come to me and I will fulfill my promise.

"If you don't want to cooperate with me, you can also tell my grandfather about this and bring Xiao, mother and son back."

Cui Hengyue didn't say much. After Liu Yang read the note, he burned it.

"Go back and think it over carefully."

Liu Yang carried the food box, exited the dining room, and returned to his room in a daze.

Judging from the current situation, what Yuanniang said should be true. Amei's family is most likely in her hands.

If so, does he really want to cooperate with her?

I don’t know what she wants to do?

Liu Yang vaguely felt that Cui Hengyue might be acting against Duke Jing.

He was a little uneasy and a little scared...

I was so lost in thought that I gradually fell into sleep.

Early the next morning, Liu Yang left the house under the pretext of searching and quietly came to the place Cui Hengyue told him.

The restaurant owner seemed to have known that he was coming, so he took him straight to the backyard, and then came over with a piece of black cloth: "Deputy Commander Liu, according to the rules, you have to cover your eyes."

Liu Yang hesitated for a moment and nodded.

Next, he fell into darkness, and all he knew was that he was being helped into the carriage, and then the carriage left the backyard of the restaurant.

Knowing that someone was watching in the carriage, Liu Yang did not dare to pull off the black cloth from his eyes. He only listened intently to the movement outside, trying to remember the route.

The shopkeeper's deep voice sounded in the carriage: "Vice Commander Liu, it's better not to worry about it. After taking you to see it, we will move the people there."

Liu Yang didn't feel embarrassed about having someone see through his thoughts, but the hope in his heart had dissipated.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, the carriage finally stopped outside another courtyard.

"Go in, they are in the room."

After Liu Yang walked into the yard, he suddenly stopped.

Looking through the open door, he could clearly see the scene inside. Mrs. Xiao was teaching Cui Baniang to embroider, and Cui Jiulang was reading. Their expressions were very peaceful, without panic or uneasiness.

The room is as warm as ever, and the years are quiet.

"Why, won't Deputy Commander Liu go in and talk to them?" the shopkeeper asked.

But Liu Yang turned around and left: "I won't read anymore. Send me back."

The shopkeeper did as he was told, blindfolded Liu Yang and sent him back to the restaurant.

After that, Liu Yang went to the cliff where Xiao's accident occurred and followed the people in the mansion to continue the search.

Before the city gate was closed, Liu Yang returned to the Duke of Jing's Mansion, but he did not go to Cui Hengyue directly. Instead, he went to report the search results to Cui Quan first.

"My lord, the cliff is unfathomable and we can't reach the bottom, but we searched near the cliff and couldn't find Baniang, Jiulang and the others.

"After such a long time, they might..."

Liu Yang fell to his knees, tears streaming down his face.

Cui Quan stared at him for a while and suddenly asked: "You didn't go directly to the cliff after leaving the house in the morning. Where did you go?"
Chapter completed!