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Chapter 316: Unraveling the Truth
Chapter 316: Unraveling the Truth
"Jin Jiuling conspired with one of my sisters. After committing several sensational heists as the Embodied Embroidery Thief, he pinned the blame on me."
"I may not be a good person, but I don't want to be framed for something I didn't do. More importantly, he wants my life!" Gu Gonsun's voice was cold and detached. "However, I act discreetly, and he can't find me. If he made his move during our gatherings, he would also fear the retaliation of my other sisters."
"So he found you to be his henchman?" Lu Xiaofeng asked.
"Because you love to meddle in others' business, and while you are clever, he has already devised a plan targeting you."
"He knew I would take the silk to Madam Xue."
"So from the beginning, you believed the Embroidery Thief was a woman." Gu Gonsun continued, "Then he had Sikong Zhaixing steal the silk and deliver it to Jiang Qingxia, as he knew she was my sister."
"In fact, Fifth Sister was the prime suspect. The Southern Peaceful Kingdom's case was the most challenging among these incidents, and there must have been an inside man. She understands the dynamics of the kingdom and could also steal the key from Jiang Zhongwei." Gu Gonsun explained, "I suspect this might be Jin Jiuling's attempt to cover his tracks."
"No," Lu Xiaofeng shook his head. "Jin Jiuling is a good friend of Jiang Zhongwei. Whatever Jiang Qingxia can do, Jin Jiuling is capable of as well. Moreover, if Jiang Qingxia were Jin Jiuling's inside helper, they would have avoided the Southern Peaceful Kingdom as her suspicious behavior would be too obvious."
Gu Gonsun nodded in agreement and then listened as Lu Xiaofeng asked, "But how could he manipulate Sikong Zhaixing so easily?"
"It's simple," Gu Gonsun said matter-of-factly. "Sikong Zhaixing is a thief, and Jin Jiuling is an official."
Lu Xiaofeng pondered this for a moment before sighing. "Indeed, that must be how the Snake King was threatened into working for Jin Jiuling as well."
Gu Gonsun nodded. "He has an insider among my sisters, so he knew I would be going to the Western Garden on the fifteenth of July. That's why he had the Snake King lure you to find me."
At this revelation, Lu Xiaofeng's eyes widened. "You really intended to kill me back then!"
Gu Gonsun gave a cold laugh. "I had discreet matters to attend to, but you made me look for Red Shoes instead."
Lu Xiaofeng blinked. "So you thought I was looking for trouble?"
"Anyone who stands in my way must die." Gu Gonsun's voice was indifferent, and an aura of cold ruthlessness emanated from her.
Lu Xiaofeng fell silent. After all, he had been in the wrong first by bothering her without cause. If someone wanted to kill him for that, he could only accept his fate. It was the same reason he had to listen to Su Shaoying's accusations.
"Alright then," Lu Xiaofeng mumbled, deciding to put this matter behind him. "So he set up the hut and used Xue Bing's clothes to frame you."
"Of course, I wouldn't kidnap Xue Bing," Gu Gonsun said. "She's my newly recognized Eighth Sister this year."
Lu Xiaofeng was not surprised, as if he had known this all along. "So it must have been Jin Jiuling who kidnapped Xue Bing!"
"And then he lured me to the South China Sea to find you." Lu Xiaofeng's heart was anxious, but his expression remained calm. "To arrest you and bring you to justice."
"He wouldn't dare come himself. He knows my capabilities!" Gu Gonsun said nonchalantly as she glanced at Lu Xiaofeng and Su Shaoying.
"That's right," Gu Gongsun nodded.
"As long as I hand you over to him, and you put up no resistance, he'll surely boast about his plans," Lu Xiaofeng said in a low voice.
Gu Gongsun smiled charmingly. "Isn't that a common flaw among men?"
"By then, Jiang Zhongwei, Hua Yifan, and Chang Mantian will have likely arrived in Yangcheng," Lu Xiaofeng said. "Their eyes may be blind, but their ears will be sharper."
Gu Gongsun nodded. "Exactly."
Lu Xiaofeng thought for a moment and, finding no flaws in the plan, turned to Su Shaoying. "What do you think?"
Gu Gongsun glanced at Su Shaoying, surprised that the renowned Lu Xiaofeng would seek his opinion. It seemed he truly was extraordinary.
'So my fourth sister's judgment was spot on,' Gu Gongsun thought.
"I have no objections," Su Shaoying shook his head. "Unless we can find where Jin Jiuling hid the stolen goods and catch him red-handed, the best option is to make him confess himself."
With a successful strategy already in place, Su Shaoying saw no need to exert himself further. He proceeded to outline the details of the plan.
"After capturing Gu Gongsun, Jin Jiuling will surely send you away immediately and then take her to his secret location. You can steal a homing pigeon in Nanhai. Not only will it reassure Jin Jiuling, but it will also lead us to his hideout."
Su Shaoying continued, "At that time, you follow the pigeon, and Ouyang Qing and the others can follow you. This will also prevent Jin Jiuling from silencing Gu Gongsun."
Gu Gongsun shot Su Shaoying a coquettish glance. "I never expected you to be so concerned about me. Have you truly taken a liking to me, ignoring the possibility of my fourth sister's jealousy?"
Su Shaoying replied calmly, "Don't be presumptuous. I'm saving you for her sake."
Gu Gongsun was taken aback, and retorted, "You don't think I'm as beautiful as her?"
As a sign of sincerity, Gu Gongsun had dropped her disguise. She was no longer the plain-clothed woman nor the regal, empress-like figure.
However, her beauty was undeniable. With a delicate nose, bright eyes, fair skin, and red lips, her intelligent gaze held a hint of spirit and sharpness, making her a stunningly beautiful woman.
Yet, Su Shaoying ignored her allure and simply said, "At the very least, she only fed me a sedative, while you fed people sugar-coated chestnuts that could kill."
Gu Gongsun couldn't help but laugh. "I never expected your standards to be so low."
But Lu Xiaofeng shook his head. "They're not low. Being fed a sedative leaves one unharmed, but I often get bitten by those women."
Gu Gongsun was left speechless by the two men. She thought that Jin Jiuling, falling into the hands of these two oddballs, would likely be discontent.
However, she found no fault in Su Shaoying's plan and could only agree. "I have no objections to Su Shaoying's plan."
"Good, then it's settled!" Lu Xiaofeng cast the final vote and then turned to Gu Gongsun, his expression finally showing a hint of worry. "There's one last thing. You must help me find out where Xue Bing is!"
Gu Gongsun nodded. "Rest assured, Xue Bing is also my eighth sister."
(End of Chapter)
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