nycdaug Chapter 247 It’s still a step too late
Chapter 247 It’s still a step too late
Just as everyone was focused and ready to act, the basement began to shake violently without warning, and stones kept falling from above like a torrential downpour.
"Oh no, this place is going to collapse!" the third brother shouted in terror, his voice filled with panic and fear.
Su Yinyin made a decisive decision and shouted without hesitation, "Retreat first!"
The crowd quickly surrounded Su Yinyin, protecting her, and rushed out as fast as they could.
At this critical moment, Su Yinyin shouted, "Jin, you clear the way, I'll cover the rear."
Everyone knew that Su Yinyin's arrangement must be because she had something important to deal with.
So everyone followed Su Yinyin's instructions and began to retreat in an orderly manner.
Amidst this chaotic scene, a deafening roar erupted, sending dust billowing into the air and obscuring the path ahead.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Su Yinyin swiftly and with astonishing speed knocked out the fake imperial concubine, then deftly tossed her into her mysterious space.
After a difficult ordeal, the group finally managed to escape from the crumbling basement.
Looking at the dilapidated courtyard, Su Yinyin felt a surge of frustration and couldn't help but stomp her foot hard.
"Damn it, all our efforts have been in vain!" Su Yinyin shouted angrily, her voice filled with endless resentment and rage.
The old man quickly stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "Miss, don't be so discouraged. At least we still have clues; we haven't come away empty-handed."
Su Yinyin took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions, and said, "Let's go back to the Marquis of Yongyi's residence first!"
Back at the Marquis's residence, Su Yinyin sat in the hall with a gloomy expression, as if shrouded in a layer of gloom.
When the old lady saw Su Yinyin return, she asked anxiously, "Yinyin, did you catch the Dowager Consort?"
Su Yinyin replied calmly, "No, that was a fake imperial concubine. The real imperial concubine is nowhere to be found."
Upon hearing this, the old lady stamped her feet in distress, exclaiming, "What should we do? What should we do?!"
Su Yinyin pondered for a moment, then said firmly, "Let nature take its course. Let's just wait and see what the Empress Dowager is up to!"
After saying that, Su Yinyin stood up and turned to Su Yi, saying, "Just now, the spies in the Marquis's mansion must be eradicated completely. If we don't have enough manpower, you should have the Divine Physician Pavilion cooperate in the operation."
Upon hearing the words "Divine Healer's Pavilion," Auntie asked in surprise, "Divine Healer's Pavilion? Yinyin, are you talking about that mysterious Divine Healer's Pavilion?"
Su Yinyin nodded and said, "Yes, that's right, Second Aunt. The women in the manor also need your help. We're in a difficult situation now, so we must work together to get through this crisis."
Second Aunt continued, "Okay, leave it to me. I'll do my best."
"By the way, your second uncle, cousin, and younger cousin are arriving in Beijing tomorrow. Yinyin, if you have time, could you bring your sisters back for a meal?"
Upon hearing this, Su Yinyin was momentarily stunned. Long-buried memories instantly flooded her mind.
In my memory, it was when Su Yinyin was six years old. Her second uncle, Su Gaoli, returned to the capital for an assessment.
He specially brought fabric, clothes, jewelry, etc. for Su Yinyin, although none of them were very expensive.
But it's clear that everything was carefully prepared. There were five large boxes, completely full.
And every year, whenever it's Su Yinyin's birthday or Chinese New Year, her second uncle and aunt would prepare exquisite gifts and red envelopes for her in advance.
Until Su Yinyin was framed and forced to leave the Marquis's mansion, she received gifts full of kindness and care from her second uncle and his family every year.
Su Yinyin snapped out of her daze, a warm smile spreading across her face, and said, "Okay, Second Aunt, I will definitely bring my sisters back."
Second Aunt nodded in satisfaction and happily turned to attend to her own business.
Su Yinyin looked at the old lady and said softly, "Grandma, don't worry too much. My brother will handle everything. Just relax and enjoy your life, and wait for your grandson to bring you good news!"
The old lady sighed and said, "Yao'er, Yinyin, you've really worked hard."
Su Yinyin comforted the old lady for a few words, then got up and left the hall with Su Yi (Su Yao).
The two went to Su Yao's study together and began to seriously consider their next course of action.
The Imperial Noble Consort faked her death for over twenty years. What kind of conspiracy is hidden behind this?
After careful consideration, Su Yi said, "Yinyin, the Marquis's spies are already being investigated, and I believe we will have results soon."
Su Yinyin nodded and said, "Well, how's it going at the Divine Physician Pavilion?"
Su Yi replied, "We've already made contact, and they've clearly stated that they will do their utmost to assist us."
Su Yinyin stood up and paced back and forth in the study, her expression grave. "The Dowager Consort faked her death for over twenty years. In such a long time, could she really have only given birth to Su Jianguo?"
Su Yi (Su Yao) frowned and asked, "Yinyin, do you mean that the Dowager Consort may have other children besides Regent Su Jianguo?"
Su Yinyin analyzed seriously, "Hmm, that's possible, but it's just my guess. This concubine is either extremely shrewd and good at planning, or she's a love-struck fool."
Su Yi (Su Yao) pondered for a moment and slowly said, "If she really has other children, and can hide them so well, then what she is plotting must be no small matter."
Su Yinyin stopped in her tracks, her eyes filled with unwavering determination, and said resolutely, "No matter what her schemes are, we must get to the bottom of this."
By the way, how's Su Gaojie doing these days?
Su Yi replied, "He's been locked in a secret room and has been given medication. Even if he's rescued, he won't wake up anytime soon. He's being closely guarded, so he shouldn't be able to cause any trouble."
Su Yinyin nodded slightly and said, "Yes, we cannot let our guard down in the slightest. He may know much more than we imagine."
Perhaps a true expert can revive him; who knows?
Just then, there was a rapid knocking on the door.
"Come in," Su Yi (Su Yao) said.
A subordinate hurried into the study, bowing respectfully: "My lord, during our investigation of the Marquis's spies, we discovered some strange letters."
Su Yinyin quickly took the letters and began to scan them. Her expression grew increasingly serious as she said, "These letters seem to be related to a powerful figure in the palace."
Su Yi leaned closer, examined it carefully, and said, "Could it be an accomplice of the Imperial Noble Consort?"
Su Yinyin bit her lip and said, "Very likely. We must continue to dig deeper and find out who is behind this."
The men took orders and retreated.