Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince-Chapter 335: Retribution for Madam is Coming

Upon hearing this statement, the faces of the two changed instantly.

In Dazhao, Poisonous Insect Poison is a taboo word.

Everyone knows that Poisonous Insect Poison is a specialty of the Tulan people, not only is the onset of the poison undetectable, but also, only the Tulan people know the antidote.

Consequently, Li Tianze had always regarded Witchcraft Technique as his arch-enemy, expressly forbidding the spread of Witchcraft Technique within the borders of the Dazhao Kingdom.

Now, unexpectedly hearing such a statement, even the often calm Grandmaster’s face changed color.

It would have been manageable if several people had died—just find an excuse to cover it up.

But if these people died from Poisonous Insect Poison, the nature of the matter completely changed.

To put it gravely, the Grandmaster Residence might very well be accused of colluding with Tulan.

And such an accusation could lead to the execution of the entire family!

Liu Wensheng dropped this bombshell that stunned everyone for a good while before falling silent again, simply standing aside with his hands behind his back, appearing as if he were just an outsider.

Qiu Lian was the first to recover since he was not from the Liu Family, so this matter did not pose any threat to him.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, he asked the white-clothed gentleman, who appeared uninvolved, "How do you know they died from Poisonous Insect Poison?"

Liu Wensheng’s gaze swept over the shocked expressions of the Grandmaster and Liu Yan, his lips slightly curved, his tone confident as he said, "It’s simple, because I have been to Tulan, witnessed their Witchcraft Technique, and seen firsthand what a person who dies from Poisonous Insect Poison looks like."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Yan, unable to restrain himself, retorted, "Nonsense! Even the forensic doctor said, these three people died from stab wounds. You have no proof, and yet you dare to fabricate stories about Poisonous Insect Poison!"

After saying this, he still felt unresolved and continued, "I must ask you, in this capital city, who knows Witchcraft Technique? And who would go through such trouble to kill a few servants?"

Liu Wensheng casually dealt with his questioning, and when he had finished, he lightly scoffed, "I also wonder, how could such a thing as Witchcraft Technique exist in the Grandmaster Residence?"

His sharp gaze cut across the face of the Grandmaster, almost physically tearing through his facade of benevolence.

Liu Yan moved his lips, wanting to rebut his words, but not knowing what to say.

He had already become disordered due to the two words "Poisonous Insect Poison."

At this point, the previously silent steward of the Liu Family stepped forward.

With a guilty glance at Liu Wensheng, he forced a calm demeanor and said, "Young Master, aren’t your words a bit too extreme? They were just a few servants, who would use a Forbidden Technique to kill them? Besides, our Grandmaster Residence has never had any involvement with Tulan. It would be wise for you to be more cautious with your words."

Hearing this, Liu Yan, like a drowning man clutching at a straw, repeatedly agreed, "The steward speaks wisely. Currently, the identities of these three people are not yet confirmed, how can we assert that it was someone from the Grandmaster Residence who did this?"

The master and servant were both very articulate, making a lot of sense, so much so that Qiu Lian almost nodded along.

Qi Yu slightly furrowed her brows, thinking to herself how adept the people of the Grandmaster Residence were at defending themselves.

She cleared her throat and spoke, "Since there is considerable controversy over this matter, in my opinion, it would be better to first conduct a search in the residence—perhaps that might uncover some clues."

At that moment, Qiu Lian also came to his senses.

He had been completely confused by the words of the steward and Liu Yan, nearly falling into their trap.

Now, seeing Qi Yu take the lead, he also expressed his approval, "The Princess’s suggestion is sensible, better to clarify this matter sooner and clear the Grandmaster Residence of suspicion."

Liu Yan internally disagreed with this idea, but it was not appropriate for him to refuse.

With things having progressed this far, any further objections would only make him seem guiltier.

Qiu Lian glanced at him, seeing that although he looked distressed, he did not speak, he understood that Liu Yan was at a loss for words.

He then turned his gaze to the still silent Grandmaster, asking, "What do you think about this matter, Grandmaster?"

The Grandmaster’s eyes briefly revealed a flicker of coldness, but it vanished almost immediately, returning to his previously benign expression. With a slight nod, he said, "Let’s do just that."

Qiu Lian obtained permission and no longer felt restrained. He immediately ordered the Liu Family’s butler to gather everyone in the Grandmaster Residence in one place and then sent people to search the premises.

Soon, everyone in the Grandmaster Residence was herded into the front hall.

The Madam, seeing this display, grumbled discontentedly, "What’s all this fuss about? It’s just three servants who died. Was it necessary to go to these lengths!"

She was still unaware of the deep involvement she had with the several corpses that were unearthed in the backyard.

And those she had sent to handle the corpses had already been silenced by her.

Now, she was completely in the dark, unaware of the great disaster looming over her.

The servants all nodded and bowed their heads submissively, none daring to speak out for fear of angering the Madam, who was already furious.

Only Cuiyu’s eyes flickered slightly, a trace of relief swiftly passing through her gaze.

She had known since last night that the Madam’s retribution was coming.

The Grandmaster, seated in the main seat, also departed from his usual calm demeanor. His expression was solemn as he rapidly pondered strategies in his mind.

From the moment Prince Qiu and his wife stepped into the Grandmaster Residence, it seemed as though an invisible hand was pushing all events relentlessly forward.

No matter how hard he and Liu Yan tried to resist this force, they were merely tilting at windmills.

Liu Yan didn’t have the ability to remain as composed; his emotions were almost visibly written on his face.

Once the Poisonous Insect Poison was revealed, the situation became no small matter.

Once they left the Grandmaster Residence, Qiu Lian would definitely head to the palace to report to His Majesty.

By then, no matter what he said, His Majesty would not easily let the Grandmaster Residence off the hook.

Everyone had different thoughts, but everyone felt uneasy at heart.

Only the butler’s expression remained tranquil as if he saw through the affairs of the world with detachment.

However, this was not because he possessed exceptional courage or a good mindset, but rather, from the moment he saw Liu Wensheng, he knew everything was over.

His heart was tangled with regret and hatred; regretting that he once helped the Madam and the current Empress nearly kill a young man, and hating that the foolishness and greed of the Madam and the Empress had pushed the Grandmaster Residence to the brink of a cliff.

At this moment, it was too late for him to extricate himself.

The butler felt as if a massive stone was blocking his chest, weighing him down nearly to the point of suffocation.

Everyone’s faces were as ashen as his, trembling with fear, uncertain of what they were about to face.

The Madam continued to curse. Unable to bear it any longer, Liu Yan couldn’t help but interject, "Mother, please be calm."

At his words, the Madam became even more vigorous, "What did I say wrong? Qiu Lian, a mere Minister of the Ministry of Justice, dares to search the Grandmaster Residence, blatantly disregarding our Yaoyao!"

The Grandmaster’s face changed instantly because of her words, and his tone cooled several degrees as he commanded, "Hold your tongue!"

Only then did the Madam realize she had misspoken, but she stubbornly retorted, "Is it not true? If Yaoyao learns of this, she will surely complain to His Majesty!"

The Grandmaster was nearly rendered unconscious by her words, which could potentially lead to the execution of their entire clan.

Liu Yan, while soothing his grandfather, urged her, "Mother, please say less."

Finally, the Madam reluctantly fell silent.

The Grandmaster had a headache for a while, frowning, but a flash of insight suddenly crossed his mind.

In the blink of an eye, he suddenly remembered a face.

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