The dim back

When Zhang Yulu returned home, she always felt uneasy and busy, as if something was going to happen.

Liu Zhongqing stood aside and said, "Why are you so nervous? But there is one thing I want to say. Now that everything is settled, come back to the palace with me."

Unexpectedly, Zhang Yulu decisively refused: "The intrigues in the palace are not suitable for me. I'd rather do my business in Yizhuang."

As Zhang Yulu spoke, he fiddled with an abacus. In fact, Zhang Yulu did not really settle the accounts, he just didn't want to pay attention to Liu Zhongqing.

Liu Zhongqing also knew what was on Zhang Yulu's mind: "In fact, my mother knew it very well, so she did it on purpose, just to attract Lin Xuefeng's attention."

Zhang Yulu smiled bitterly: "Lin Xuefeng has indeed revealed his true colors, but what's the use? We still can't do anything to him now."

After hearing this, Liu Zhongqing felt particularly embarrassed: "It's good that everything is fine. If you need anything here, tell me immediately and I will take the initiative to send someone to deliver it."

Zhang Fengxue stood aside, with a smile on her face: "What are you talking about, brother-in-law? Sister, how could I bear to kick you out?"

After Zhang Fengxue finished speaking, she pulled Lin Xuefeng aside and said, "You must be shameless, otherwise how can my sister go back with you?"

After seeing this, Zhang Yulu laughed: "Don't give any random ideas, just think about how to deal with Lin Xuefeng."

This was a reminder to everyone. Liu Zhongqing remembered something: "It's funny, Lin Xuefeng doesn't trust anyone. We can take advantage of this and I believe it will be twice as effective with half the effort."

Zhang Yulu frowned slightly and fell into deep thought. She thought of Qiu Feng's interactions with the Queen Mother, and couldn't help wondering, "Why didn't the Queen Mother help investigate the Qiu family's case?" As she pondered, a hint of doubt and confusion appeared in her eyes.

Perhaps the Queen Mother had her own concerns and considerations, or there was some unknown inside story. The more Zhang Yulu thought about it, the more she felt that the relationship was complicated, and the Queen Mother's attitude made her confused.

She decided to investigate the matter in depth to find out the relationship between the Queen Mother and Qiu Feng and the Queen Mother's true attitude towards the Qiu family case. She believed that only by unveiling this mysterious veil could she find the truth and seek justice for the Qiu family.

So Zhang Yulu began to secretly collect clues and contact relevant people in an attempt to solve the mystery. She was determined not to miss any details and was determined to uncover the mystery.

During the investigation, a problem was discovered: Lin Xuefeng had contact with a man named Alai.

Zhang Yulu suddenly had an idea: "Since this Alai is the key, I want to know who Alai is?"

Liu Zhongqing changed his mind: "Since we are talking about love, there is no need for me to hide it from you. Alai used to be my book boy."

This made Zhang Yulu a little suspicious: "Why did you quit your good book boy? He should be by your side."

Hearing Zhang Yulu's question, Liu Zhongqing took a deep breath and said slowly: "How could I not know what you mentioned? It's just... Alas! To be honest, although this boy is a book boy, he embezzled and stole my important things!" There was a hint of helplessness and anger in his voice.

Zhang Yulu frowned upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "With your usual tolerant attitude towards servants, you would never expel them just because of a trivial item. There must be something else going on..." So, he stared at Liu Zhongqing and asked, "What was stolen? Is it really that important?"

Liu Zhongqing finally told the truth: "The thing I lost is a birth chart that my father asked for me. It contains all the secrets of my life."

Zhang Yulu found it very strange: "I didn't expect you to believe in these feudal superstitions. Don't you think it's a bit ridiculous to put your own fate on another person?"

Hearing what Zhang Yulu said, Liu Zhongqing coughed and said, "Some things should not be done if they can be avoided. Anyway, I have already made up my mind. Since my father and mother don't want to say it, there is no need to stop them. In fact, this is also what my father wanted me to replace this book boy, Alai."

Zhang Yulu seemed to understand: "Could it be that Alai knows the truth of what happened before? Otherwise, why would it cause such a big reaction?"

Liu Zhongqing couldn't help but feel a little suspicious: "Lin Xuefeng is a man who never does anything without profit. The reason why he keeps Alai by his side must be because he knows too many of my secrets. But then again, Alai is quite smart and capable, and he is indeed a useful talent."

After listening to their story, Zhang Yulu suddenly realized: "I see! If that's the case, then let's do as you say. As for other trivial matters, don't worry too much."

Zhang Yulu frowned, her heart full of doubts. She sat in front of the window, staring into the distance, but her thoughts had already drifted back to the past. That incident had been lingering in her mind, and she couldn't let it go. She kept recalling every detail, trying to find clues.

The scene of that year repeatedly emerged in her mind, but she could not piece together a complete answer. She didn't understand why the three families kept their mouths shut and refused to reveal a single word. What secrets were hidden in this?

Zhang Yulu felt frustrated and decided not to sit there and wait for death. She wanted to take the initiative to find the answer and solve the mystery that had troubled her for many years. She began to collect clues, not missing any possible clues, determined to find out what happened that year.

Zhang Yulu thought of someone: "If Alai left the mansion because he stole Liu Zhongqing's things, then someone must have put this thing next to Alai."

Zhang Yulu thought of this and went to find Liu Zhongqing: "Don't you think what happened back then is strange? How come your things suddenly appeared on Alai? Someone must have put them there on purpose."

Liu Zhongqing certainly understood: "Seeing my father was so persistent at the time, I didn't need to investigate further, so I could only let the matter develop. I'm afraid you think so too."

Zhang Yulu really had no choice but to speak out her inner thoughts: "If my father knew about this, would it be different? Or if Lord Qiu knew about it, why was Lord Qiu framed by these three people back then?"

Liu Zhongqing couldn't figure it out either: "It seems necessary to find Qiu Feng to find out what they did back then. Why are my father and your father safe and sound? But only Lord Qiu was charged with the crime of embezzlement."