Chapter 465: How Did You All Know I Got Into Trouble?

465. Chapter 465: How Did You All Know I Got Into Trouble?

Qiao Sheng opened his mouth and said, "So, this means it's your first time meeting?"

Qiao Xuehua nodded.

Qiao Sheng pursed his lips and said, "The way he looks, it doesn't seem like it's his first time meeting you; I can tell he cares about you a lot."

Could it be love at first sight?

Anyway.

Our own Simmei may be big‑hearted and carefree, but she's truly beautiful.

If it weren't for the Imperial Capital's decent public security.

They wouldn't dare let her run around alone.

But now something has still happened.

Qiao Xuehua didn't continue the topic; she spoke up and asked, "Big sister, where are we? Where are those people who attacked me before?"

Qiao Sheng replied honestly, "We're currently in Shuntian Prefecture; Bu Yun left shortly after we arrived. As for those who attacked you, the Magistrate of Shuntian Prefecture is reviewing the case now and should be finishing soon."

Her words had just finished.

Shi Lin's voice rang out, "Xuehua, have you met those people before?"

Qiao Xuehua shook her head.

Shi Lin immediately said, "An Yi just reported that they went to your shop to eat, and after seeing you look good, they got lecherous intentions."

Qiao Xuehua recounted everything that had happened before to Shi Lin and Qiao Sheng.

After hearing it.

Qiao Xuehua asked Qiao Sheng, "Sister, how did you find out I got into trouble?"

Qiao Sheng replied to Qiao Xuehua, "It's actually a coincidence; Sister Xianglan's disciple saw you and then sent someone to inform us."

Before Qiao Xuehua could say anything.

Qiao Sheng said, "Based on what you just said, the one who arranged you isn't Xiao Jin; it's someone else whose purpose is to lure you to that teahouse and strike you."

Having said that.

Qiao Sheng, together with Shi Lin, said, "Sir, I suspect this isn't as simple as we think, nor as those people claim; go take a look and re‑examine them."

"Alright!"

Shi Lin stepped forward and walked out.

They have no evidence, and those men keep insisting it was that way; whatever punishment is meted out, they still say the same.

There's nothing they can do.

Shi Lin had to let the Magistrate of Shuntian Prefecture pass judgment as usual, but he didn't stop there; he sent people to investigate those men covertly.

Qiao Sheng, fearing that Sister Lan Yue Niang and the others would worry, didn't send Qiao Xuehua back right away; after sending a messenger with a letter to them, he took her back to the Shi Residence.

"You're scared now, aren't you? From now on, don't run around alone."

Qiao Xuehua nodded.

She thought for a moment.

Qiao Sheng felt this matter still couldn't be hidden from Sister Lan Yue Niang and the others, so he sent someone to tell them about it.

As soon as they learned, they came to the Shi Residence at once.

Upon seeing Qiao Xuehua,

Lan Yue Niang immediately lunged at her, "You damned brat, you never give your mother any peace. It's because you didn't get into trouble; now that you have, let's see what I'll do, what I'll do!"

"Exactly."

Qiao Hushui was also furious, but in the end he didn't dare to strike Qiao Xuehua.

Qiao Xuehua lowered her eyes and said, "Father, Mother, I'm sorry; I made you worry. I know I was wrong, and I'll never do this again. From now on I'll definitely tell you everything and won't run around alone."

Lan Yue Niang and Qiao Hushui's expressions instantly brightened.

They sat down.

Lan Yue Niang asked Qiao Sheng, "Lianhua, what on earth is going on?"

Qiao Sheng replied truthfully.

"Those men who attacked Xuehua said they saw her looking beautiful in the shop and got lecherous thoughts. But how did they know about Xiao Jin? I don't think it's as they claim, yet now they're sticking to that story, and there's nothing we can do about them."

Shi Lin added, "Father, Mother, rest assured; we won't just leave this matter as it is. However, for Xuehua's safety, she won't be returning for a while; she'll stay with us for now." (End of chapter)