After Rebirth, She Becomes the Revenge Queen-Chapter 510 - 343: Clues Emerge (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2

Chapter 510: Chapter 343: Clues Emerge (Seeking Monthly Pass)_2
Pei Zhan shook his head and said softly, "No."
Inside, he felt a tumult like wind stirring up waves.
In the past, he had countless late returns, yet she had never waited for him. From the very first day of their marriage, she had lived just as she always did, never considering to adjust to his rhythm.
—Of course, Pei Zhan never blamed her. From the start, he had promised her extreme freedom.
So how things were before, were definitely not her fault.
But it was also the first time he realized how wonderful it felt to be waited for by someone.
"Don’t wait for me next time," Pei Zhan served her a bowl of soup, "You’re not in good health, there’s no need to mistreat yourself for me."
"How is this mistreatment?" Fu Zhen straightened her back, "I’m not lacking food, eating a bit later is no issue. Besides, I’m much better now, not as weak as before."
Pei Zhan glanced at her, curved his lips, and buried his head to eat.
The hour was indeed late; after eating his meal in one breath, Fu Zhen started to ask, "Any news from Lao Qi and the others?"
"Not yet. As you said, it’s especially difficult to search the rural areas after nightfall, just enclosing the area takes considerable time."
There has been a lot of information gathered over the past few days, which is a good thing since it means the full truth is increasingly within reach. However, the amount of clues is overwhelming and chaotic, making it unclear which thread to follow first.
Currently, there’s no longer any question about Mr. Ning’s cause of death; his connection with Yang Yi originated from the accident at the docks.
Unfortunately, because he tended to Yang Yi, he contracted a disease and passed away. If not for that accident, Mr. Ning could still be alive today, which would have been wonderful!
But perhaps to the old man, he willingly took on this risk because by saving Yang Yi’s life, it would surely benefit Mrs. Ning and his children.
Who wouldn’t wish for the well-being of their descendants?
A wealthy Imperial Merchant, with desires so straightforward.
"To confirm the crown prince is still alive is good news for the entire Great Zhou. Even if there’s still an unresolved matter between him and the emperor."
Pei Zhan looked deeply at the moonlight and said, "But it’s unknown why he’d have ties with the Northwest—no, to be precise, why with Dayue?"
"My lord!"
Before Fu Zhen could respond, a guard walked in: "Boss Guo is back!"
The couple both turned their heads and indeed saw Guo Song striding over from the courtyard gate.
The couple both stood up and went to meet him:
"Why have you returned? Did you find out anything?"
Guo Song first saluted, then said: "Before dark, the two Junior General Chengs had already enclosed the entire thirty-mile area around Camp Town. The places outside the town were searched by a few brothers under Zhe Yu and Tie Ying’s command.
"Afterwards, my subordinates and the Junior Generals combed through Camp Town from end to end without finding any suspicious persons.
"General Cheng was concerned you might be anxious waiting, so specially sent me ahead to ."
Fu Zhen was obviously a bit disappointed with this result: "No anomalies at all?"
Guo Song pondered and said, "It’s not that there’s nothing discovered; the town had a few passing foreigners staying over, we also found a dry well and a few cellars, but those foreigners are merchants and can provide travel documents from all places along their route north, and they have absolutely no martial arts skills. We verified multiple times and concluded their ties with Lian Rong’s group are minuscule.
"Moreover, the dry well and cellars are enclosed spaces, not having hidden anyone, nor do they have other exits."
Pei Zhan asked, "Where are those foreigners from?"
"There are three groups in total; two are traveling with business partners, one from Jiangxi and one from Yunnan. The remaining one is an individual with servants, from Lingnan."
"Did you check all of their travel documents?"
"Exactly. We also scrutinized all their servants."
Pei Zhan and Fu Zhen exchanged a glance, and Pei Zhan said solemnly, "If all travel documents are in order, then their origins aren’t questionable."
Fu Zhen agreed with this: "If they indeed had any issues, perhaps they wouldn’t so openly appear.
"But with so many people needing food and drink, it’s not convenient to hide in sparsely populated villages without attracting attention."
Pei Zhan nodded in contemplation and dismissed Guo Song: "Tell General Cheng and the others to make a few surprise retraces, scrutinizing every corner of Camp Town thoroughly again.
"Also, investigate the nearby towns, don’t focus on just one place."