bayedsolid Chapter 269 Siblings Interrogating People!
Chapter 269 Siblings Interrogating People!
Three days later, Mu Xinnuan arrived at the manor outside the city, accompanied by Mu Qingxuan.
"Sister, what made you decide to bring me here today? Is Mother craving some fresh fruits and vegetables again?"
"At this time of year, what novel fruits or melons do we have around here? I've come so that you can meet someone."
Mu Xin Nuan took Mu Qing Xuan's hand, smiled slightly at him, and said, "Let's go."
Mu Qingxuan is twelve years old this year. At this age, she should be able to take on some responsibilities and have the ability to think independently.
Mu Xin Nuan brought him here today so that he could see the true colors of Liu Mama's family firsthand, and more importantly, so that he could hear some secrets about the old lady. Of course, if Liu Mama insisted on not telling, then it would probably take some more effort to find out the secret.
"Greetings to the young lady, greetings to the young master."
Wherever they went, they were greeted with a chorus of greetings. Mu Xin Nuan held Mu Qing Xuan's hand, nodding and smiling the whole way without saying a word.
After Mu Xin Nuan and her brother were settled in the main room, someone served tea. Mu Qing gave an order, and soon after, someone helped Liu Mama in.
"Greetings to the young lady and the young master." Although Granny Liu didn't understand why Mu Xin Nuan had kidnapped her, at least she was doing alright here. Someone treated her injuries, and someone brought her food. She even saw her husband and children here.
"It seems that Granny Liu has recovered quite well!" Mu Xinnuan smiled warmly and gently, looking like a fairy who had just descended to earth, with an ethereal and otherworldly air.
"Thank you so much, young lady, for saving my life! This old servant is deeply grateful!"
"So grateful?" Mu Xin Nuan murmured, then slowly took two sips of tea. "Since you are grateful to me, then, Granny Liu, please tell me about that incident from decades ago."
Mu Xin Nuan seemed unintentional, but her eyes were fixed on Liu Mama's every move. She could see clearly whether Liu Mama frowned or her lips moved!
"What is it that Miss is talking about?" Granny Liu felt her eyelids twitch. "This old servant is getting on in years, so please enlighten me, Miss."
"Oh? So, Granny Liu doesn't intend to repay the kindness?" Mu Xin Nuan slammed her teacup heavily on the table, the crisp sound ringing out, and Granny Liu's face paled slightly.
"Granny Liu, let's not beat around the bush. You don't really think no one knows what you did back then, do you?"
Mu Xin Nuan's voice was very gentle, her tone was very steady, and her pace was very even, which was perfectly normal. However, when Liu Mama heard these words, she felt a chill run down her spine! It was as if someone was pressing her from behind with blocks of ice, making her feel extremely cold!
"Miss, I really don't know what you're talking about! Please remind me, Miss. Perhaps I'm too old to remember for a moment."
"Oh?" Mu Xin Nuan raised her eyebrows slightly, and her voice also rose slightly. "So you're getting old and your memory isn't what it used to be? That's easy! How about I have someone call your little grandson over and ask him?"
Upon hearing Mu Xin Nuan's words, the first person to react was not Granny Liu, but Mu Qing Xuan standing to the side!
In Mu Qingxuan's eyes, his sister was always sunny, gentle, and kind!
But now, even though he was young, he could tell that his sister's words were clearly a threat to Granny Liu.
"Young Miss!" Granny Liu raised her head with difficulty and looked at her pleadingly. "Young Miss, my grandson is only three years old. How would he know anything? Please, Young Miss, spare him."
"Then, Granny Liu, I'll ask you one more time: do you remember what happened back then?"
Granny Liu's eyes flickered slightly, and the hesitation and struggle on her face did not escape Mu Xin Nuan's notice.
"Do you know that on the very night I sent people to pick up your family, your two-courtyard house was burned down?"
Granny Liu's pupils contracted, and her entire body instantly stiffened, remaining motionless!
“You’re a smart man. You’ve always known what I was asking. You don’t need to think about how to brush me off. If you don’t tell me, I’ll find out anyway. I already reminded you. If you don’t want others to know, don’t do it in the first place. Your wife has heard you talking in your sleep quite a bit over the years!”
As Mu Xin Nuan spoke, she carefully observed Liu Mama's reaction. Seeing that Liu Mama was becoming more and more worried and guilty, Mu Xin Nuan smiled!
"By the way, I heard you've been woken up in the middle of the night many times? Tsk tsk! Granny Liu, after doing such a wicked thing, aren't you afraid that vengeful spirits will haunt you in the middle of the night? Look how clever your master is! Everything was done under your orders. If we're really going to talk about it, your master's hands are much cleaner than yours!"
These cryptic words successfully lowered Liu Mama's guard.
Mu Xin Nuan's lips curled slightly, and then she gave a wink. Mu Qing and the others stood guard outside to prevent outsiders from getting close.
"Granny Liu, I've given you a chance. If you don't seize it, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"Please spare me, young lady! Please spare me, young lady! I'll tell you, I'll tell you!" After much hesitation, Granny Liu finally decided to tell the whole story.
Half an hour later, Granny Liu was taken away again, and Mu Xin Nuan had a signed and sealed confession in her hand.
Mu Qingxuan, who was standing to the side, was completely stunned!
"Ah Xuan, were you frightened?" Mu Xin Nuan's voice was gentle and soft, which finally brought Mu Qing Xuan back to his senses.
"Sister, was what that old scoundrel said true? Can we believe her?"
"What does Ah Xuan think?"
Mu Qingxuan thought for a moment and shook her head. "I don't know. Sister, how could this be? I don't believe it! I'm going back to ask Grandfather! I need to get to the bottom of this with Grandfather!"
"Ah Xuan!" Mu Xin Nuan called out to him, "You're twelve this year, don't you really have any judgment of your own? Also, tell me the truth, are you unwilling to accept this fact, or do you really have no idea what to do?"
Mu Qingxuan was stunned. Looking at her solemn-faced sister, she realized that she had never spoken to her so seriously before. It seemed that she had expected this to happen!
"Sister, so you knew about what Granny Liu was talking about all along?"