Marrying a concubine to seduce him and lure him into the game

Chapter 170 The hidden plot

Mu Changqing pretended to be pretentious and said a few irrelevant words before turning around and leaving.

Chen Shuo's confidant couldn't help but complain in a low voice when he saw this: "You can only talk, if you have the ability, go and catch the big thief yourself."

The confidants were filled with indignation at this useless man who seemed to be omnipotent but in fact relied on his status as the son-in-law of the royal palace to act so arrogantly.

"Watch your words." Chen Shuo reminded softly. Although his confidant was reluctant, he had to keep silent.

"Sir, regarding the Zhao family's kidnapping..." the confidant asked again.

This incident was undoubtedly a great shame and humiliation for the Jinyiwei. They had to find the madman who dared to break into the imperial prison and kidnap the serious criminal!

Chen Shuo remained silent. He was keenly aware that further investigation along this clue might uncover some shocking secret.

To be able to rescue people quietly under the close surveillance of the Embroidered Uniform Guards, he must either have extraordinary martial arts skills or be familiar with the imperial prison.

Following these clues, the scope of suspects will gradually narrow down.

The man was willing to take the risk to rescue Zhao, so he was obviously inextricably linked to her, which inevitably involved Su Rao...

Thinking of that bright and beautiful woman, Chen Shuo pursed his lips and said after a moment: "Since the commander has not asked about it, let's just leave it at that. The higher-ups have also instructed that there is no need to continue investigating the matter of the gangster."

Although the confidant was unwilling, he could only obey: "Yes, sir."

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In Shoukang Palace, Su Rao was in a state of confusion. After repeated consideration, she felt that the only person she could rely on was the Queen Mother, so she returned to Shoukang Palace.

The Queen Mother had already received the news and went out to greet her in person.

"Raorao, you're back."

The Queen Mother held her hand warmly and led her into the depths of the palace. "Where is your mother?"

"The Royal Guards said that my mother was kidnapped."

Su Rao's voice was full of worry, "I don't know if the person who took my mother away was an enemy or a friend, and where is my mother now?"

The Queen Mother was also shocked when she heard this, and wondered in her heart, could it be Yan Guishuang's doing?

Back then, the girl from the Zhao family was working as an assistant to Miss Qinglan. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Yan Guishuang had feelings for Qinglan, so he visited her frequently. As time went by, the girl from the Zhao family and Yan Guishuang gradually became familiar with each other.

The fact that the Zhao girl is in prison this time is more or less due to Yan Guishuang’s protection.

Therefore, it is not completely incomprehensible that Yan Guishuang risked his life to rescue her.

The Queen Mother frowned tightly. Although Yan Guishuang's action was out of loyalty, if the Jinyiwei investigated further and revealed the true identity of the Zhao family girl, and then traced the clues to Su Rao...

Once it is found out that Su Rao is a descendant of the Zhao family, it will be a big trouble.

Su Rao observed the subtle changes in the empress dowager's expression and wondered in her heart, could it be that the empress dowager already has something in mind?

"Queen Dowager, do you know who rescued my mother?" Su Rao asked tentatively.

The Queen Mother came back to her senses and shook her head gently: "I don't know, but the person who can help must not be a villain. Your mother should be able to return safely soon."

The Queen Mother's words made Su Rao even more certain that she knew what was going on.

But after the Queen Mother said this, Su Rao's uneasiness was alleviated a little.

It seems that the person who rescued my mother was most likely that old acquaintance, and his purpose was to rescue my mother.

Then, she just needs to wait patiently.

"Queen Mother, I want to go home." Su Rao said softly.

The Queen Mother was extremely reluctant, especially when she thought of the many criticisms she had made towards Su Rao. She felt filled with guilt and was determined to find a way to make amends.

"Why don't you stay in the palace for a few more days to keep me company. I will send someone to keep a close eye on your mother and notify you immediately if there is any news," suggested the Queen Mother.

"I... am afraid that my sister will worry." Su Rao said hesitantly.

Although I have informed my sister that I am safe, only a face-to-face meeting can make her feel completely at ease.

The Queen Mother knew very well that Su Rao and Su Yi had a deep sisterly love, so she finally decided to let her go back.

"When your mother comes back, you and your daughter can come to see me together," said the Queen Mother.

This time, Su Rao did not refuse.

The Queen Mother had a loving smile on her face. She personally sent Su Rao to the gate of Shoukang Palace and watched her get into the sedan chair. She only turned around and walked back after her thin figure disappeared from her sight.

Princess, it is gratifying that your bloodline can be continued and the Zhao family still has a glimmer of hope.

A warm feeling surged in the Queen Mother's heart.

It’s just that what she did to Su Rao not long ago was indeed excessive and she was wrong. She will do her best to make up for it in the future.

She failed to protect the Zhao family, but from now on, if anyone dares to hurt Raorao in the slightest, she will risk her life to protect her.

Su Rao returned to the palace, and Su Yi was naturally delighted to see her.

You mentioned in your letter before that the Queen Mother helped and solved our mother's problem. Can you tell me in detail about the twists and turns? Su Yi's eyes flashed with confusion and curiosity, and his tone was full of disbelief.

The Queen Mother had always been rude to the King of Chess, and this indifference even extended to the sisters. But now she has taken the initiative to lend a helping hand. This sudden change is both heartwarming and confusing.

Su Yi was restless the whole day, desperately wanting to get a definite answer from his sister.

She and Su Rao sat down face to face, enjoying the aroma of tea, waiting for the answer to the mystery to be revealed.

Su Rao smiled slightly, pointed her finger gently at the two palace maids with dignified postures and gorgeous clothes not far away, and explained: The Queen Mother suddenly showed great concern for me. Not only did her attitude change drastically, she also specially dispatched these two popular people in the palace to take care of my daily life.

Su Yi was shocked. She had already noticed the existence of the two palace maids. As far as she could remember, they had an extraordinary status in the palace and were the empress dowager's personal maids.

There must be a deeper meaning behind such an abnormal behavior. The Queen Mother's move seems to be a clever move in the chess game, making it difficult to figure out her true intentions.

If it was really out of good intentions, it would be fine, but what if there was some unknown calculation behind it...

Seeing her sister frowning, Su Rao gently reached out her hand, gently smoothed her frown, and said with a smile: Sister, don't worry, I think the Queen Mother has no ill intentions. Always frowning, be careful of premature aging, wrinkles crawling on your forehead.

Su Yi sighed softly, his eyes showing both helplessness and love for his sister: You are always so optimistic.

Even with the Queen Mother's promise, Su Rao still felt uneasy. She secretly arranged for people to guard the door of the Su Mansion, hoping to get any news about her mother as soon as possible.

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In the study of Prince Qi's mansion, Prince Qi and Minister Wang sat opposite each other, both with frowns on their faces and serious expressions.

Why did the Queen Mother suddenly become interested in the so-called Jianghu thief? Prince Qi was full of doubts.

The Queen Mother has always been his solid backer, and this subtle change in her stance made him feel unprecedentedly uneasy.

The famous thief was actually an old member of the Zhao family. He knew the secret of the armory and was extremely important to Prince Qi.