Doted By The Regent King-Chapter 528

Arriving from another guest room, Ah Jiu carried a cup of warm tea and listened to Yuan Ye and others report about the courtyard where Wufu had been hidden.

"...The young lady must have been locked in the cellar, where a rope was cut by a knife. This servant guesses that the young lady dealt with two of the bandits there. One had his neck bones twisted, neat and clean. The other’s throat was slit, just like the way the young lady handled the dead soldier in the destroyed temple," Yuan Ye said, which is why he believed that both men were killed by Wufu’s hand.

When he spoke, his tone was calm and even, but since he grew up alongside Ah Jiu, excitement could be heard in his voice.

Ah Jiu’s lips curved slightly.

No wonder he was excited. If it had been any other woman, she would probably have been scared half to death by now, either violated or waiting for rescue. Who else could save herself like this?

Ah Jiu felt somewhat proud.

"As for the fight inside the house, it was intense and severe. There was a mouthful of blood that even sprayed onto the wall, so we can’t determine whose it was," Yuan Ye continued, "The bandit leader used a broadsword. His cause of death was a stab to the throat, and judging by the wound, it should be from the young lady’s knife."

He had seen Wufu play with that small and sharp knife, which she comfortably called her Butterfly Knife.

"Hmm," Ah Jiu sipped her tea.

"Based on these men’s identities, this servant has concocted a story about our Peach Blossom Spring being stolen, leading to their internal struggle over an uneven split of the spoils," Yuan Ye said, "That bandit chief was originally a wanted outlaw from Shu Mountain, not knowing when he fled to this place."

"Have all traces been cleaned up?"

Yuan Ye respectfully said, "Everything has been properly arranged. Prefect Li has no reason not to believe it, and he is well aware of how much Peach Blossom Spring is worth. As for those men, since they’re bandits, it’s as if we’re offering him a political achievement."

"Good," Ah Jiu nodded, then looked towards Su Luo, "What about the captive? Did the interrogation reveal anything?"

"Your Grace, that one called Li Gui claims to know some Techniques of Qi Huang, which is why he was brought into the bandits’ fold. The young lady fell for his improved Stupefying Soft Muscle Powder. After being drugged with it, one would feel weak and pass out, but the effect gradually fades over time. He also had a bracelet filled with Torrential Pear Blossom Needles, the tips of which were poisoned, but not fatally, just enough to numb limbs and serve as a means of escape."

Ah Jiu’s expression became a touch colder.

"When did he take notice of her?"

Swallowing hard, Su Luo said, "It was these past few days. According to them, they originally intended to kidnap a rich man’s son for a big payday over the New Year. And while they were selecting their target, someone happened to point them towards a promising opportunity."

"Oh?" Ah Jiu held her teacup.

"It was Yu Zhen." Su Luo said darkly, "He encountered these men by chance, heard their plan, and pointed them towards the young lady, revealing the matter concerning Peach Blossom Spring."

"Good, very good!" Ah Jiu suddenly crushed the teacup in her hand, "He had the road to Heaven but wouldn’t take it, and now he has barged into Hell with no doors, seeking his own death!"

"Master, what about handling Li Gui?" Su Luo didn’t inquire about Yu Zhen’s disposal, knowing that man would not meet a good end.

"Render him handless, force-feed him a mute drug, and throw him at Mass Burial Mound. Whether he lives or dies, depends on his fate," Ah Jiu said lightly.

Su Luo acknowledged the command.

"And Yu Zhen?" Su Luo asked again.

"Treat him with the strategy he used against others," Ah Jiu looked at Hoo Die, leaning against the door frame, and said, "You go be a bandit this time. Disable both his hands, one foot, and one eye for me!"

Everyone shuddered, as such a fate was worse than death. From then on, Yu Zhen would have no chance to scheme ever again.