C374 Question

When she heard the words "Su Xiaoxiao," Matriarch Chen's expression immediately turned ugly. Thinking about how her grandson liked this woman, it was not just a day or two. The matter between him and this woman had already spread like wildfire in Bianjing City three years ago. If it was three years ago, Su Xiaoxiao would have been the daughter of the Minister. With her condition at that time, she could be considered to be on par with his grandson. But now, Su Xiaoxiao was just a lowly prostitute. How could such a person have the qualifications to marry into the Chen family's wife!

"The matter of my Che'er liking this Miss Xiaoxiao has long been made known to the entire city. If I say that I don't have any impression of her, I'm afraid the few lords will be the first to not believe me. Why do I need to ask? In my opinion, it's better to be frank with you. Don't worry, the few lords. My body is tough, and I can handle it! "

Matriarch Chen paused the golden staff in her hand and said impatiently.

The leading guard smiled apologetically. "The Matriarch is indeed straightforward. If that's the case, I will get straight to the point. Actually, we're here on the orders of His Highness to ask for a person from his grandson? "

"Asking for a person?" Matriarch Chen could not help but raise her eyebrows and said, "Who is it?"

"Could it be that Matriarch Chen does not know about it?" The leading guard saw the situation and quickly lowered his voice and said, "Just last night, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly disappeared mysteriously from Myriad Flowers Tower. Who was Su Xiaoxiao? She was the daughter of a guilty official. If the Emperor knew about this news, what kind of anger would he have? Thus, our Royal Highness ordered that we must find Su Xiaoxiao at all costs. If she is alive, we must see her. If she is dead, we must see her corpse!"

"Oh? Su Xiaoxiao went missing?" After Matriarch Chen recovered from her shock, her expression suddenly turned cold. " Since that is the case, the few of you did not go to look for her. Why did you come to my Chen family so early in the morning to cause trouble? Could it be that you suspect that I am hiding a criminal from the Imperial Court and want to arrest me to punish the Emperor? "

"I dare not, I dare not!" The leading guard smiled in embarrassment and said: "Matriarch Chen is naturally innocent. But your grandson. . . Cough cough, according to the girls and the brothel keeper of Myriad Flowers Tower, young master Chen once visited Myriad Flowers Tower at noon yesterday. It was said that young master Chen was very excited at that time, and even threatened to massacre Myriad Flowers Tower once again. I wonder if there is such a thing? "

" Hehe, so you're saying that Your Highness suspects that Su Xiaoxiao was taken away by my Che'er and hidden away? " Matriarch Chen asked indifferently.

The leading guard coughed a few times and said, "I won't hide it from Matriarch Chen. Right now, your grandson is the biggest suspect. "

"Yes, since that is the case. . . " Matriarch Chen thought for a while and said. "Exactly where did Che'er go and what did he do yesterday? I'm not very clear about that either. Why don't we wait for Che'er to come? I'll ask him personally on behalf of the adults. How about it? "

The guards hurriedly nodded and said, "That's good. "

Not long after, maidservant Chunhong led Chen Che and hurried over.

"Grandma, why did you call your grandson over in such a hurry?" After Chen Che came here, he first bowed respectfully to Matriarch Chen, then looked at the few guards standing at the side with a puzzled look and asked curiously, What is it that you are in such a hurry to call your grandson over?" These are? "

"Young master, they are from Grandfather Wang's estate. " At this moment, a servant girl from the Chen Mansion warned.

"Oh? So it's someone from Grandfather Wang's estate?" Chen Che's expression suddenly became playful, and he kept sneering. "It must be that old man, Soong Wuji, who sent you here, right? What did he send you here for? Speak!"

The expressions of the few guards instantly became awkward, but when they thought of the actions of their own masters back then, it was more or less understandable.

"What is it? Mute? I still didn't hear the young master asking you a question! " Chen Che glanced at them with disdain, then took a few steps forward. Seeing this, the guards immediately retreated hastily.

"Tch, a group of dog slaves who only know how to grovel. "

"Enough, Che'er, don't be rude!" Right at this moment, Matriarch Chen finally could not bear to watch any longer. The golden staff suddenly paused on the ground and said, "Why aren't you retreating!?"

Chen Che said, " But grandma. . . "

"Hmm?" Matriarch Chen's eyes turned cold as she said," What is it? Now you don't even listen to me?"

"I don't dare. "

Chen Che was helpless and could only glare at the guards unwillingly before retreating to the side.

"Che'er, let me ask you, where did you go yesterday afternoon?" Matriarch Chen asked with a serious expression, leaning on her golden staff.

"Uh, this, this. . . " Just as he was feeling troubled, Chen Che's eyes suddenly lit up. Where did you go yesterday afternoon?" Oh, I seemed to have drunk too much yesterday and now I can't quite remember. "

"Don't remember?" Matriarch Chen could not help but squint her eyes and said sternly, "Do you think you can pass it by like this? I want you to tell me the truth. Did you go to Myriad Flowers Tower to see that little slut again yesterday?"

"She's not a slut!" Chen Che couldn't help but contradict her.

"Shut up! "Matriarch Chen said in a cold voice. " Yes or no?"

" So what if I am!? "Now that things have come to this, Chen Che might as well just break the jar and break the jar. He twisted his neck and said with conviction," I am hungry, so I will go there and have a meal. That's right, right? Don't tell me that the dignified young master of Chen family doesn't even have this little bit of power? "

"In that case, is it true that the few lords said that you wanted to massacre the Myriad Flowers Tower once more? "Matriarch Chen asked with a furious smile.

"How would I know? " Chen Che waved his hand and said very unpatiently, " Didn't I tell you? I drank too much at that time. How could I remember it so clearly?"

"You. . . You!" Matriarch Chen pointed at Chen Che and said with a face full of disappointment, "I have painstakingly raised you for more than 20 years. In the end, you are such an unfilial son. You actually did such an outrageous thing for a prostitute. I have truly let down the ancestors of Chen family! Today, I will beat you to death! Help us, the Chen family, clean up our sect! "

As she spoke, Matriarch Chen raised her golden staff. Chen Che saw that the situation wasn't good and immediately ran away. However, Matriarch Chen was truly angry. How could she let him go? She immediately followed him closely, scaring the group of maids and servants. Everyone was talking nicely to stop Matriarch Chen. Chen Che was still in shock as he hid behind Chunhong. He said in panic, "Grandma, may I ask what did I do wrong? Was it worth it for you to be so cruel to me?"

"You. . . You still have the face to ask? I, you, what did you do wrong! " Matriarch Chen did not get angry when she heard him. Instead, she laughed. "Let me ask you, was it you who arranged the disappearance of Su Xiaoxiao in Myriad Flowers Tower?"