Chapter 18 (1/2)

Chapter 18

Confiscation was still in the process. Numbers were continuously given to Du Hao. With every book he goes through, he became increasingly more agitated.

What’s going on? Although the Wu residence was decorated like a royal palace, it was like an empty sh.e.l.l. Aside from a couple of ornamental items in the house and jewelry from the ladies’ rooms, there didn’t seem to be any expensive things.

However, Wu Liang Zhi is known to be a corrupted official. Where’s all the money he had gotten from his corruption?

“Gu Zuo, what are your thoughts?” Du Hao asked.

Gu Zuo is Du Hao’s trusted aide. Gu Zho has very delicate features and totally looks like a scholar. He has been by Du Hao’s side for many years.

“Based on your subordinate’s views, Wu Liang Zhi should not be underestimated. Through all these years, no one has been able to grab hold of any information that can be used against him. Most likely, this sly old fox has buried or hidden all his possessions.”

Du Hao nodded: “Your views are aligned with mines. I guess we have no choice but to go to the dungeon to find the old sly fox!” As Du Hao spoke, he walked near a window. His eyes caught sight of a small figure squatting next to a tree in the garden. From where he was, he couldn’t tell what the person was doing.

Du Hao narrowed his eyes as he recalled his encounter with Song Luo. He decided to change the topic: “Gu Zuo, what are your thoughts on Song Luo?”

“Please forgive your subordinate for being blunt, but Song Luo does not seem to be as handsome as rumours say he is. In addition, based on his conduct, he acts like a marketplace scammer. He’s greedy and perverted, uncivilized, sloppy, and has terrible upbringing.”

“You really think so?” Du Hao’s eyes suddenly grew deeper. “But did you know that Song Luo released all of Wu Liang Zhi’s family members? I was told each person received a silver tael dismissal fee as well.”

“Oh?!” Gu Zuo was stunned. He would have never thought a rascal-like person would do such a thing.

“I have a feeling Song Luo is not as simple as he appears to be.” Du Hao said aloud to himself. All of a sudden, he was extremely curious about his sister’s husband.

“Let’s go, Gu Zho. Let’s see what he is up to.”

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At this moment, Lin Shan was digging tree bark without thinking.

Her heart was very conflicted. She was already starting to miss the golden ru yi from the house. However, she was even more worried about getting in trouble with Du Hao; the man who looked exactly like Lian Feng.

Lin Shan, oh Lin Shan. You really shouldn’t think of nothing but personal gain! Use your brain and think. Why would Lian Feng be here? Even if he was here, he wouldn’t take his mask off! The man I saw that day at the courtyard must have been the Crown Prince. How could I be such a fool? I’ve already seen him once, yet I failed to realize he is a different person from Lian Feng!

It’s over. I actually went as far as telling the Crown Prince I wanted 50% of the golden ru yi. If I had known who he was, I would have just pushed the entire thing into his hands….

The more Lin Shan thought about it, the more she started to regret. She released all of her anger onto the tree bark. As she squatted next to the tree, she viciously used her nails and dug. In addition, she also screeched at the same time: “What kind of Crown Prince are you? You’re supposed to announce your arrival. You have no manners! Clearly, you wanted to screw me over. And you made me kneel for so long too… I’m going to dig you to death. Dig you to death!!”

Poor tree bark. It was being torn apart as pieces of the bark started to pile up by Lin Shan’s feet.

At that moment, Du Hao and Gu Zuo were almost right behind Lin Shan. Their expressions didn’t look good -especially Du Hao; the corner of his mouth twitched.

“Your….” Gu Zuo was about to step forward.

Du Hao raised his hand and stopped him. He made a hand gesture showing he wanted silence as they got closer to Lin Shan.

By now, her voice was getting clearer and clearer: “Don’t think just because you’re the Crown Prince you’re all that. And you’re a human, not a ghost! Why were you standing behind me without saying a word? Give me back my golden ru yi…give it back…I’m going to dig you to death! I shall dig you to death!!”

Another huge piece of tree bark fell down. Right after, a stripped of white cloth was exposed through the small crack.