Under Cui Quan's scrutinizing gaze, Liu Yang took out a box and presented it with both hands.

"The last time I went to see Ba ​​Niang, she told me that she was very grateful to Yuan Niang, so she sent someone to Qianbaozhai to customize a hairpin for Yuan Niang and planned to give it to Yuan Niang.

"I didn't expect that she...had an accident, so I just wanted to see if the hairpin was ready.

"The shopkeeper is quite trustworthy and had it made years ago. It's a pity that Banniang couldn't give it to Yuanniang in person..."

When talking about the latter part, Liu Yang choked up for a time.

Cui Quan glanced at Bai Qi.

Bai Qisui stepped forward, took the box from Liu Yang, opened it and showed it to Cui Quan.

A finely crafted gold hairpin lay quietly in the box. Given her status as a concubine, she must have spent all her money to get such a gold hairpin.

It seems that, as Liu Yang said, Ba Niang is very grateful to Yuan Niang, otherwise she would not give such a heavy gift.

"In that case, you can send this gift to Jinglan Garden on behalf of Banniang."

After Liu Yang left, Bai Qi stepped forward and reported: "Master Guo, I sent people to investigate. After Liu Yang left the house in the morning, he did go to Qianbaozhai, but he stayed there for a little longer.

"After leaving Qianbaozhai, he went to the cliff outside the city.

"As for the fact that Ba Niang gave Yuan Niang a gift, I asked the servant in the third room and it is indeed true."

Cui Quan thought for a moment: "Did you ask the people from Qianbaozhai?"

"When I asked, they all said that Liu Yang stayed in the private room for half an hour and never came out."

"Is there a secret door in the private room that leads to the outside?"

"No."

Most of the doubts in Cui Quan's mind were gone: "It seems that he is seeing things and missing people, so he continues to send people to keep an eye on him and not let up."

Bai Qi took the order and left.

Liu Yang was ordered to come to Jinglan Garden and presented the box: "This is a gift from Eight Mother to you. Please accept it with joy."

"Ba Niang is very interested, but it's a pity..." Cui Hengyue accepted the gift with a sad look on her face, and waved her hand: "You all can go down."

Shui Rong bowed and left. When she passed by Ju Hong, she saw that she didn't move, so she pulled her out.

There was no one else in the room. Liu Yang knelt down and said in an excited tone: "Thank you Yuanniang for saving my life..."

"Don't be in a hurry to say thank you."

Cui Hengyue stood up, walked to him, and helped him up: "I told you early in the morning that as long as you promise to do one thing for me, I will send you out of the city to reunite with them."

Liu Yang took half a step back and boldly looked at Cui Hengyue: "I'm curious, how did you convince them?"

When he saw them during the day, they did not show panic, fear, or signs of being forced. On the contrary, they were very happy.

He remembered that he had previously persuaded A-mei to leave the capital with him, but A-mei did not agree. She felt that Third Master treated her quite well, and with the support of Duke Jingguo, Ba Niang and Jiulang could also have a good future.

And now...

Cui Hengyue smiled lightly: "I just told Mrs. Xiao the true character of my father."

A real person?

Liu Yang seemed to have thought of something and looked shocked. Could she know something?

Then I thought about it, Yuanniang had just been born at that time, and the Wang family didn't know the inside story, so it was impossible for Yuanniang to know the truth.

Therefore, Liu Yang pretended to be calm: "The third master is a first-class husband in the capital. My sister will never leave him on her own initiative."

"Really?" Cui Hengyue didn't care much: "Since you don't believe it, then don't worry about what I said or did to Mrs. Xiao. You just need to know that Mrs. Xiao is willing to listen to me now.

"And if you want to reunite with your sister, nephew, and niece, you have to listen to me."

Liu Yang hesitated.

When he found A-mei, she was in rags, living by begging, and was almost sold to a brothel.

It was the Duke of the State who rescued A-mei, arranged for a well-to-do family to raise her, and finally allowed her to enter the Duke of Jingguo's palace and become the third master's concubine, where she had no worries about food and clothing.

He knew that the Duke wanted to use the three of them to control him, but over the years, A-Mei's family had lived a pretty good life, and he had not made any mistakes in his duties.

If this continues, they will be fine.

However, the Duke now has doubts about him...

After a long silence, he suddenly said: "What you rely on in Cui's family is only Madam's love for you. Apart from this, you have nothing.

"And Mr. Wang doesn't recognize your identity at all, so how can you guarantee that Amei and my family will leave the capital safely?"

This is a good question.

Cui Hengyue suddenly leaned forward and approached him, lowering her voice: "Did you know that I was the one who kidnapped you last time."

What?

Shocked, Liu Yang took another half step back and looked at Cui Hengyue in disbelief: "How... is this possible?"

When he was kidnapped, she was clearly at the Regent's Palace...

Wait, she has a helper, and the helper is in the house.

Thinking of this, he expressed his suspicion: "Ms. Wen and Wang Ba Lang are not spies placed in the mansion by outsiders. Are they your people?"

"That's right." Cui Hengyue admitted generously.

Liu Yang couldn't help but feel relieved. With the martial arts of Madam Wen and Wang Balang, they were indeed capable of abducting him from the house.

Moreover, Shui Fu and Shui Rong around Cui Hengyue are from the Chu Palace, so maybe the Chu King is also supporting her behind the scenes.

After thinking carefully, Liu Yang finally faced what Cui Hengyue said: "What do you want me to do?"

"Tell out all the secrets you know." Cui Hengyue said word by word.

Liu Yang was stunned: "You...you want to find out Cui's secret?"

"No, it's all the secrets you know." Cui Hengyue emphasized again.

Liu Yang's heart suddenly panicked. If he revealed all his secrets, would he still be alive?

If he dies, who will protect his sister and family?

"As long as I tell all the secrets, will you let me and my sister's family go?"

"yes."

Afraid that Liu Yang wouldn't believe it, Cui Hengyue emphasized again: "I always mean what I say and will never break my word."

Liu Yang looked struggling, his mind racing with thoughts.

Anyone who is suspected by the Duke of Guo will definitely die. It is just a matter of how long it takes. Now that he has been suspected by the Duke of Guo and has no way to retreat, he might as well trust Cui Hengyue for once.

Cui Hengyue gave Liu Yang enough time to think. She thought Liu Yang would figure it out, but she didn't expect Liu Yang to say with resentment: "If I hadn't been kidnapped by you last time, Mr. Guo would not have doubted me at all, and neither would I."

would fall into this difficult situation today.

"In the face of the culprit who caused all this, do you think I will believe you?"

Cui Hengyue: "..."

Seems a bit tricky.

However, Cui Hengyue had already made preparations. After all, Liu Yang could achieve the position of deputy commander, and his ability was definitely not weak.

After thinking for a while, Cui Hengyue asked: "Do you still remember the fate of General Guangqi in Qinian?"

Seeing Liu Yang's expression changed, Cui Hengyue continued: "There was no actual evidence to prove that General Qi betrayed my grandfather, so my grandfather sent you to kill his whole family.

"You have followed my grandfather for so many years, so you should know his character very well. I believe that General Qi is not the only one who died in vain among those who followed him.

"Even if I don't take action, you won't be safe until the end. You know what my grandfather is best at is killing people and killing donkeys. You know so many secrets of my grandfather. How long do you think he can allow you to live after the thing is done?"

Liu Yang's face turned pale and his heart began to waver.

"I am a woman with a soft heart. Don't worry, I will definitely send you away from the Jingguo Palace, leave the capital, and reunite with your family."

Seeing that Liu Yang still didn't speak, Cui Hengyue said again: "Well, before sending you away, I can let you keep in touch with Xiao."

"Okay, it's a deal." Liu Yang finally nodded in agreement.

Cui Hengyue was overjoyed in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. After reaching an agreement with Liu Yang, she couldn't wait to ask: "Did my brother die at the hands of my father?"

She really knew the inside story, no wonder his sister would leave.
Chapter completed!