Chapter 691: 326 Likes (Second Update) Chapter 691: 326 Likes (Second Update) The Prince of An fainted from his severe injuries.
Zhuang Taifu was filled with both anger and anxiety, nearly fainting himself.
After all, it was his own blood grandson. He could not just leave him here unattended. Despite his anger, Zhuang Taifu had no choice but to bring the Prince of An back to the residence first.
The housekeeper quickly called their house doctor to treat the Prince of An’s wounds.
The drug had worn off in Prince of An’s body. His unconsciousness was primarily due to excessive blood loss from the thigh wound.
“Ah, his left leg got injured a while ago, and now his right leg… This is truly…” The house doctor wasn’t sure what to say. Had the Prince of An ever been so seriously injured during his time as a hostage in the Chen state? What on earth had he been doing?
Buckets filled with blood were continually carried out of the room, filling the whole courtyard with a strong smell of blood.
Zhuang Taifu, unable to stay outside any longer, walked into the room and asked solemnly, “How is it?”
“Ah.” As the house doctor cleaned Prince of An’s wound, he said,” This stab wound is too deep, reaching the bone. It will likely be difficult to heal, especially with this hot weather…”
In such intense heat, a wound could easily become infected if not diligently cared for, and even with utmost caution, it was impossible to guarantee complete safety.
In the chaos, Zhuang Taifu had forgotten to ask who exactly caused this injury, Yuan Family’s daughter, or Gu Jinyu?
But what would happen even if he found out? Could he still blame them?
Of course, he was in no position to do so.
Zhuang Taifu instructed the house doctor to take good care of the Prince of An’s injuries. He then left the room and called his trusted subordinates to investigate any unusual activity at the Qingfeng Building, especially if any suspicious individuals had been seen there.
The trusted subordinate asked, “Sir, do you still suspect someone else might be behind this?”
Zhuang Taifu said, “Hmm, I raised my own grandson, can I not understand his character? He would not be so reckless. Moreover, if he accepted that he was mistaken that would be one thing, but his eagerness to take the blame clearly indicates he is trying to protect someone.”
Subordinate asked confusedly, “Sir, are you saying… The Prince got set up by someone and yet he wouldn’t disclose them? Who is he protecting then?”
I’m only speculating; I don’t have any evidence. Now, go and investigate who the official from the Grand Secretariat that Yuan Shoufu met at the entrance of Qingfeng Building today is.”
Despite Zhuang Taifu’s disbelief that Yuan Shoufu would conspire against his own granddaughter, the timing of the official’s appearance was too coincidental. If it weren’t for him stopping Yuan Shoufu, Yuan Family’s daughter would not have ended up alone and all these accidents wouldn’t have happened.
“Where is Wuyang? He is supposed to be Hengheng’s personal guard.” Zhuang Taifu said, “Bring him to me!”
Wuyang was indeed wronged. He had taken leave for a few days to attend a brother’s wedding and was oblivious to the affair involving the Prince of An.
Zhuang Taifu obtained no clue from him, but nonetheless punished him with fifty hits for failing to protect the Prince.
After investigating Qingfeng Building, the trusted subordinate returned to report to Zhuang Taifu, “I didn’t find any suspicious individuals. The official from the Grand Secretariat is Xu Cifu. I have checked, and their meeting seems coincidental.”
As officials from the Grand Secretariat were under Zhuang Taifu’s control, so it was unlikely anyone could have manipulated them.
Zhuang Taifu fell silent for a moment before asking, “Why was Gu family’s daughter at Qingfeng Building?”
“Miss regularly gather at Qingfeng Building. The second and third mistresses were there today, although they appear to have no knowledge of the Prince’s affairs,” said the trusted housekeeper.
Zhuang Taifu ordered, “Bring them here.”
Soon, Zhuang Yuexi and Zhuang Mengdie were summoned to Zhuang Taifu’s room.
Zhuang Taifu, with a stern face, asked the two, “What were you doing at Qingfeng Building today?”
“We were playing.” Zhuang Mengdie replied, “Qingfeng Building has new performances every day recently. We have been listening for several days, and today was the last act.”
Zhuang Mengdie was bad at lying. Zhuang Yuexi lowered her eyes and remained silent. Zhuang Taifu looked at the two and then let them leave.
Zhuang Taifu furrowed his brows deeply.
Everything seems proper, could Zhuang Yuheng possibly have made a reckless decision on his own?
After leaving Zhuang Taifu’s courtyard, Zhuang Yuexi said to Zhuang Mengdie, “You go home first. I’m going to see brother.”
“What happened to brother?” Zhuang Mengdie was not yet aware of the Prince of An’s injury as the matter was kept pretty secret.
“Nothing. There’s a problem I can’t solve. I’m going to ask brother for help. Do you want to come?” said Zhuang Yuexi.