Chapter 198: Bloodstained Dress, Cong's Death Has a Hidden Story

What is the rank of the official? Although He Shilang was unwilling, he still took two quick steps and went out to greet him.

Shen Yi'an already disliked him, but if he let him take advantage of her, he might have to wear small shoes for him in the court.

When Minister He came over, Mu Lingyue had already invited Shen Yi'an's family into the main hall.

Shen Yi'an was currently sitting in his usual place, with a cup of hot tea in his hand, as if he was the master of the He family.

Shilang He glanced at Mu Lingyue out of the corner of his eye, then walked up to Shen Yi'an with a smile and asked, "I don't know if the Marquis is here today, but what's the important matter?"

Shen Yi'an lowered her eyes and looked at him, "Why, I can't come to your Shilang He's house if you have nothing to do. You don't welcome me?"

He Shilang had a lump in his throat and wanted to reply, "Isn't this an obvious fact? You know all about it, so why are you asking nonsense?" However, he still had reason, so he quickly apologized and said with a smile: "What did the Marquis say? The Marquis is here in person, It’s natural to be a low-ranking official.”

Shen Yi'an hummed, "That's pretty much it."

With a smile on his face, Minister He sat down.

However, as soon as his butt touched the chair, Shen Yian's slightly dissatisfied voice came from above again, "Just you? Where are your precious sons that I can't see?"

As soon as he said this, Shilang He immediately understood that it was probably the short-sighted person who had offended Shen Yi'an again. He cursed a group of careless people in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face, "The Marquis wants to see you." It's their honor, I'll ask someone to call them here."

After saying this, he quickly gave the boy next to him a look and told him to find someone quickly.

The boy agreed and quickly walked out of the main hall. He Shilang then raised his head and quietly looked at Shen Yi'an. Seeing that he had no intention of talking for the moment, he lowered his head and began to think about the movements of his sons in the recent period.

The eldest son and the second son have been locked in the yard by him since the incident happened half a year ago. They were just released the day before yesterday, so they probably don't have time to do anything.

The third son, He Wensheng, had just broken his leg on the Qiqiao Festival. He had been recuperating in the yard and would not offend Shen Yi'an.

As for the younger son He Wenyue, he hangs around the flower house all day long, and Shen Yi'an is famous for being a very clean person, so he can't appear in dramas where he has fallen in love with the same woman.

etc!

wrong!

Shilang He suddenly remembered that Shen Yi'an's family was brought back by Mu Lingyue. Could it be that he stood up for her? But didn't He Wensheng get evenly beaten once before? In the days that followed, He Wensheng was even more honest and didn't dare to touch Mu Lingyue again, so what on earth did she want to do?

He glanced at Mu Lingyue with suspicion and saw her sitting next to Shen Qing with a calm face, showing no intention of looking for trouble.

So what did Shen Yi'an come here to do today?

After thinking for a long time, he couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation. He Shilang only felt that the uneasiness in his heart was getting worse.

At this moment, He Wenbin, the eldest son of He, and He Wenqi, the second son of He, walked in from the door one after another. They first saluted and said hello to Shen Yi'an's family one by one, and then bowed to greet Mr. He before retreating to the side and standing quietly.

He Wensheng and He Wenyue, who are both well-mannered and calm, seem to be two extremes.

Seeing that the two of them didn't show any signs of guilt, He Shilang instantly felt relieved.

Not long after, He Wensheng was also lying on the shoulder cart and was carried over by the boys. He Wenyue followed behind him, glancing into the room from time to time. When he saw that the person sitting at the top was not Lu Yan, he was immediately relieved. Quite a few, but when he saw Shen Qing below with a leisurely expression stroking the white cat in his arms, he frowned subconsciously.

Lu Yan has a fragile skin and cannot be messed with, and Shen Qing has many tricks up her sleeve and is also hard to mess with. The most important thing is that she doesn't like the people of the He family.

The previous scene of Shen Qing riding a horse and getting closer and closer appeared in his mind. He Wenyue's heart suddenly trembled. He couldn't help but think of the bloody scene of Shen Qing riding a horse and trampling him under his feet. He immediately shook his body and couldn't bear it. Complaint: How can a girl who looks so delicate and frail be so good at riding? Wouldn’t it be better to embroider flowers and play the piano at home?

Seeing that everyone was here, Shen Yi'an put down the tea cup in his hand and looked at Mu Lingyue, who was leaning beside Shen, "Girl Lingyue, you can start."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the He family looked at Mu Lingyue, with the same doubts rising in their hearts. What did Mu Lingyue want?

Mu Lingyue stood up, bowed to Shen Yi'an, and then glanced at Fangzhi, the girl close to her, "Go and bring everything here."

Fangzhi agreed and went out. Not long after, Fangzhi brought up a dirty woman's dress. Most of the dress was stained red by blood, and only a few of the original blue and green colors could be seen faintly. There are still a few obvious tear marks.

Taking over the blood-stained dress from the girl's hand, Mu Lingyue's eyes were stained with a bit of hatred, but it did not explode. Instead, she looked at Shen Yi'an, who was wearing a head, and begged: "There are many things involved, please ask the Marquis to remove the servants in the house." Retire."

Shen Yi'an agreed and drove out all the unrelated maids and servants. Fangzhi walked to the door and closed it carefully before retreating to stand next to Mu Lingyue.

Mu Lingyue held the dress and knelt down in front of Shen Yi'an, her eyes slightly red, "Master Hou, this dress in Lingyue's hands was what Lingyue's second sister-in-law and He Ergongzi were wearing when their late wife Cong died. "The blood on this is all from the second sister-in-law. To prove that what Lingyue said is true, I would like to ask Mr. He to identify it himself."

After saying that, Mu Lingyue looked at He Wenqi. Fangzhi took the dress from Mu Lingyue and presented it to He Wenqi.

The moment he saw the dress, He Wenqi, who had just looked like a gentleman, suddenly changed his expression, and panic flashed across his eyes.

Minister He's expression also sank. He never thought that Mu Lingyue went to such lengths for Cong's matter.

Half a year had passed since Cong's matter. What did Mu Lingyue mean by bringing it up now? Did she want to seek justice for her?

Hearing the word "Cong", He Wenbin's lips turned pale, and He Wensheng, who was lying on the sedan chair, also had a condensed look in his eyes.

Only He Wenyue looked confused. Didn't the second sister-in-law die of illness for half a year? Moreover, for fear that the second brother would be sad, didn't Minister He order the mansion not to mention the second sister-in-law again?

There is also the blood-stained dress in Fangzhi's hand, with blue and green embroidered orchids, which was the favorite dress of the second sister-in-law when she was alive. He has seen it several times, but is the blood on it really from the second sister-in-law?

And the expression of the second brother, why doesn't he look sad at all, but more like... fear.

What is going on?

Didn't the second sister-in-law... die of illness?

Shen Yian took in the expressions on the faces of everyone present, and had some guesses in his mind. He looked at He Wenqi with a cold look, "Second Master He, can you identify it clearly? Is this what Cong wore when she was alive?"

He Wenqi's forehead was covered with cold sweat. Should he say yes or no now? And where did Mu Lingyue get this dress? When Cong died, he clearly saw his confidant throw Cong's body off the cliff with his own eyes!