C5 Entrapment

"Wife, please punish her for her improper conduct." Lin Loong glanced at Xu Zhaoning with disdain. Although her words seemed to be asking for punishment, she actually acknowledged what Mrs Xu had said about Xu Zhaoning.

Xu Zhaoning didn't miss the interaction between the two of them as she sneered in her heart. Her expression changed several times, but when she raised her head, she was still using her original master.

"The madame said that it should not be allowed to cause such a ruckus for a weak person like me." It's a good thing that Second Sister's beautiful name has spread far and wide since childhood, bringing quite a bit of honor to our Loyalty Duke's Mansion. "

"Hmph, Yanran is naturally better than you in everything. Only she is worthy of the crown prince. If you know what's good for you …" Mrs Xu snorted, but was interrupted by Old Duke before she could finish her sentence.

"Alright, I'm already so old. Think carefully about what you should say and what you shouldn't say!"

Even if they wanted Yanran to replace Xu Zhaoning as Crown Princess, Xu Zhaoning could not announce it before she and the crown prince broke off their engagement.

Mrs Xu's face was a little unsightly after being scolded in front of her daughter-in-law and her unhappy granddaughter. Seeing this, Xu Zhaoning sneered in her heart.

He spoke again with a deeper meaning, "The old mistress is right. Only a girl like Second Sister can be worthy of someone as beautiful as the Crown Prince. There is no one in the capital who doesn't know of Second Sister's great name."

Seeing Lin Loong's dignified appearance, Xu Zhaoning changed the topic, "But, Yu'er clearly said that she saw that evil person enter the mansion with her own eyes, and her wife went through the entire Shao Court, yet she couldn't find that person. Could it be that the evil person also came due to admiration?"

It went without saying that he had come to admire the name of the person.

Mrs Xu's face immediately darkened, while Old Duke's also had a serious expression. Only Lin Loong became angry after hearing what Xu Zhaoning was implying, "Xu Zhaoning, what are you trying to say!? You just can't bear to see me, Second Sister, right? "

"Madam, how can you accuse me so wrongly!" Xu Zhaoning was hurt. She looked at Lin Loong with tears in her eyes. She looked both wronged and pitiful.

"Madam, as your stepmother, can sincerely care for me, your daughter, as your main wife. As your eldest sister, I care about my own sister, so why can't I see you in person?"

"You!" Lin Loong couldn't refute a word because of Xu Zhaoning's words. How was she going to answer? Could it be that she had never thought about treating Xu Zhaoning sincerely and had bullied Xu Zhaoning a lot in the past, so she was afraid that Xu Zhaoning would take the opportunity to take revenge on her?

This way, she couldn't say it out loud, nor could she say it out loud.

Lin Loong took a deep breath and said confidently, "That person definitely isn't here for you, Second Sister."

"Oh? How did the Lady know? Could it be that Madam knows that criminal? "

Xu Zhaoning tilted her head as she asked Lin Loong innocently. Lin Loong's teeth had been shattered by her words.

Ignoring her image, she growled, "How could I recognize you!"

"Xu Zhaoning, do you think everyone is as despicable as you? "How could you, Second Sister, be implicated with that criminal? Don't even think about slandering her!"

Mrs Xu, who was in first place, noticed that Xu Zhaoning had forced Lin Loong to the point where she couldn't speak. She couldn't help but feel disgusted. At the same time, she also went up to fight against Xu Zhaoning herself.

However, Xu Zhaoning secretly rolled her eyes and walked in front of Xu Renyu in big strides, "Old Duke, Xu Zhaoning has her own responsibilities and mission as the eldest sister. Madam had already confirmed that there was no trace of the criminal in Shao Court, so Old Duke could only order for them to search the courtyard of their sisters.

This action is not only to take responsibility for our sisters, but also to consider our reputation as Loyalty Duke's Mansion. After all, if we really allow evil people to cause trouble within the Loyalty Duke's Mansion, it would be extremely difficult for the daughters of our Loyalty Duke's Mansion to say that we have a good marriage. "

Xu Zhaoning's words were very skillful. She repeatedly emphasized that Yu'er was the one who said the news about the culprit. If anyone wanted to blame someone, they should blame Yu'er.

Furthermore, before coming here, Lin Loong had already determined that the Shao Court was safe. Then, there was a possibility that the evil person might have gone to another courtyard, and Xu Yanran, who was both talented and renowned, was the first to bear the brunt of the attack.

If he really wanted the evildoer to obtain what he wanted, then he would embarrass the entire household with his Loyalty Duke's Mansion.

Xu Renyu looked at Xu Zhaoning meaningfully, as if he had never thought that Xu Zhaoning would say such words. She was obviously dumb and weak before.

Xu Zhaoning straightened her back and calmly allowed Xu Renyu to size her up. Xu Renyu was not Mrs Xu, so his scope of vision was wider and his dual business was closer to the high-energy range.

Even if he was previously in the neutral position, he was still Xu Zhaoning's only thigh that she could fight for within the Loyalty Duke's Mansion.

"Do you know what you're talking about?" After a long while, Xu Renyu finished looking around and asked with an obscure tone.

"I know, I've never been this awake before."

Xu Zhaoning used to muddle along and live her life, but now, she was a brand-new Xu Zhaoning. What should be fought for had to be fought over, and everything that should be hers had to be returned.

Xu Renyu looked into Xu Zhaoning's eyes. There, he discovered a mature, steady, and surprising wolfness that didn't belong to her age.

At one point, he even saw the unyielding look in Xu Zhaoning's eyes when she was young.

"Someone, do as Eldest Miss says. Tell the guard to search Second Miss's courtyard." Xu Renyu immediately gave the order.

Xu Zhaoning was a little surprised, but more than that, she was happy. She knew that she had successfully attracted the attention of the original owner's grandfather.

"Father, this action is inappropriate. The male guard is an outsider. Yanran is a girl …"

Lin Loong was covered in cold sweat. The unease in her heart became even more intense. She looked at the mama beside her, wanting her to scout out her daughter's yard first, but she accidentally bumped into Xu Zhaoning's gaze.

Lin Loong's ruthless gaze suddenly reminded her of a room full of snakes, and she almost screamed out loud.

"If we can search Xu Zhaoning's courtyard, we can naturally search Xu Yanran's courtyard as well."

Xu Renyu rejected Lin Loong's objection and asked the leader of the guards to search every nook and cranny carefully.

With Old Duke's orders, the guards were more efficient than anyone else. What was surprising was that no one followed after the guards returned.

Xu Renyu got up after seeing him whisper something into Xu Renyu's ear. Then, he walked out with a dark expression.

Mrs Xu, who was completely confused, hurried to catch up. When Ye Long saw that Xu Renyu was heading towards her daughter's yard, she turned her head and gave Xu Zhaoning a fierce glare before quickly catching up.

"No, that's impossible. Father, please listen to my explanation. We, Yanran, aren't such people …"

In Xu Yanran's room, the bed curtains were wide open. Xu Yanran and an unfamiliar man were sleeping on the same bed. Even if everyone came in, they still wouldn't wake them up. Lin Loong's vision darkened and she almost fell to the ground.

When he came back to his senses, he signaled the waiter beside him to drag the man off the bed, then he quickly explained to Xu Renyu.

Xu Renyu was so angry that his face darkened. Xu Zhaoning exclaimed, "Wow, this thug really came to Second Sister's yard. It seems he really does have a reputation." "I just want to see how intimate these two people are …"