Chapter 128: Homicide Case (I)
Translator: Storm in a Teacup
The fact that Fang Shuoyang and Fang Qiuhua did look alike was taken by Zhou Huan as the last straw. Long and Shi really didn’t have the heart to look at the miserable woman.
It was indeed heartbreaking, since this woman had been suffering too much.
Not long after her husband died, she was told that Fang Shuoyang might not be her real son…
The test result came out soon. It was very cruel, but… the truth was that Zhou Huan and Fang Shuoyang were really not related!
Hearing the result, Zhou almost fainted.
Shi took a step forward and supported Zhou’s body.
Long was also worried. He hurriedly asked some guards to take Zhou away.
Shi and Long did not go with her.
Looking at the result, Long frowned. “I believe in the method of the royal family. Zhou Huan also said… after she gave birth, she seemed to hear someone say it was a girl.”
Shi lowered his head. “It seems that Fang Shuoyang’s true identity…”
Shi didn’t finish his words, but both of them understood.
Long looked outside, and then walked to Shi. “Let’s go back.”
Shi was surprised. “So soon?”
Long sighed. “This matter can’t be rushed. Give Zhou Huan several days to accept it.”
“When are you going to tell Xu You and Fang Shuoyang that Zhou Huan is here?”
After thinking about it, Long shook his head. “I don’t know.”
Shi fell silent.
Long smiled bitterly. “Qingzhou… let’s go back first.”
Shi finally nodded in silence.
The two of them went back to the palace with a heavy heart.
No one tried to assassinate them on the way.
Back to the imperial palace, Long and Shi changed their clothes in Qiankun Palace.
At that time, Xu You went to them.
Seeing Xu, Long had various feelings struggling in his mind.
Xu didn’t notice anything. He went in and said with a smile, “Both of you are there.”
“Yes. What’s the matter?” Long went to him.
Xu scratched the back of his head. “Elder brother, I’m here to ask you a question.”
“What’s that?” Long said.
“Well… We got the news that Shuoyang’s mother came to the imperial city. Is it true?”
Those words stunned Long.
Fang and Xu had received the news? That was so fast.
Xu said, “What’s the matter?”
Long sighed. “You knew she’s here?”
Xu blinked. “Mhmm… We just knew it. Elder brother, what’s going on here?”
Long pursed his lips and said, “I didn’t plan to tell you so soon, but since you are here… Alright, come with me.”
Hearing the words, Xu got a little flustered and just followed Long.
Long took Xu to the inner hall. Shi did not go in, and closed the door for them.
Xu felt a little uneasy. “Elder brother, what on earth happened?”
Long told Xu to sit down. “Sit down first. It’s a bit complicated. I’ll explain it to you.”
Xu blinked and then sat down in the chair in front of Long.
After Xu sat down, Long thought for a moment and said, “Here’s the thing… Do you still remember the jade pendant and the letter written with blood you gave me?”
“Yes.” Xu immediately nodded, “Is there any problem with those two things?”
“Mhmm.” Long pressed his lips together and nodded. “That jade pendant… I ordered someone to investigate and found out… it belongs to the royal family of Eastern Darkness.”
“Eastern Darkness?” Xu was completely shocked.
Long nodded. “Yes, the royal family of Eastern Darkness. According to what was written in that letter… we suspect that there’s some problem about Fang Shuoyang’s true identity.”
“Do you still remember Fang Qiuhua?” Long said again.
“Of course.” Xu nodded.
Long said, “Fang Qiuhua broke Fang Shuoyang’s legs back then. Even if it was because the latter discovered his secret, the punishment was too severe, wasn’t it?”
Hearing the words, Xu fell silent.
Long knew that Xu must have already guessed something, so he sighed.
“So, we suspect that Fang Shuoyang may not be Fang Qiuhua’s son. Because of that, we asked Zhou Huan to come here… In addition, the most important reason is that the assassins are too powerful. I’m afraid that guards in Tianyin post won’t be able to protect her. It’s better to let her stay in the imperial city.”
“Fang Shuoyang…” Xu murmured. “This… Is there something wrong with this? Fang Shuoyang… is not Fang Qiuhua’s son… He’s from Eastern Darkness?”
Long smiled bitterly. “Yes, it’s highly possible.”
Xu gasped. “Fang Shuoyang… he’s not only from Eastern Darkness, but also a member of the royal family?”
Long shook his head slightly. “I’m not sure about that. We’ll investigate.”
Xu suddenly stood up. “What if he is really a member of the royal family of Eastern Darkness?”
Long didn’t speak.
Xu was about to cry. “How could this be? It’s torturous…”
Long patted Xu on the hand while saying, “We didn’t tell you Zhou Huan got here because we were not sure about it. Now, you already know…”
Xu was very sad. “Yes, I know… Fang Shuoyang still doesn’t know… If he knows this… he’ll surely collapse…”
Long looked at Xu and said softly, “So, I’ll leave the task to you.”
“Me?” Xu’s eyes widened.
“Or who else? You’re the only one who can do this.”
Xu pressed his lips together and stopped talking.
Long sighed. “Only you can do it.”
Xu gave a wry smile. “Okay… But, elder brother, do I need to be completely honest?”
Long nodded, “There is nothing to hide.”
Xu nodded. “I see…”
Then, Xu got up and went out. The receding figure looked so pitiful.
Looking at that, Long could only sigh.
A moment later, Shi came in. “Xu knows it?”
Long nodded with a wry smile. “Yes, we underestimated the power of Tianyin post… Even if they’re in the imperial palace, they still got the news that Zhou Huan is here.”
It was not a surprise for Shi.
“People in the martial arts world have their own ways to get the news. It’s not surprising.”
Long smiled bitterly, “I’m just a little worried about Xu You… You saw how he looked when he left… What a poor boy.”
“Poor?” Shi smiled. “Why do you think so?”
Long blinked. “Don’t you think so?”
Shi smiled. “Don’t worry, he will become stronger for Fang Shuoyang.”
“Will he?” Long was puzzled.
Shi just smiled and didn’t say anything.
Then, Long smiled and said, “I hope so.”