The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 984

Chapter 984: Chapter 831, The Treasure

Daohua grabbed Dong Yuanyao by the arm, but before they could exchange pleasantries, Sun Changze sternly said to Xiao Yeyang, "On my way back to Beijing, I noticed two passenger ships with very deep drafts docked at Jingyun Port."

"Normally, passenger ships don’t sit that low in the water. I thought about going over to investigate, but before I could get in the water, I spotted a big man patrolling the ship. Guess who that man was?"

Xiao Yeyang raised an eyebrow, "Could it be Tartars?"

Dong Yuanyao interjected, "They’re the very Tartars we followed here."

Xiao Yeyang’s expression became grave, "No wonder my men haven’t been able to find them; they’ve been hiding on the water."

Sun Changze added, "There must be something hidden on those passenger ships. I was afraid they would find me, just like last time, and I didn’t want to startle them, so I didn’t dare approach. Instead, I brought Yuanyao here to inform you immediately."

Xiao Yeyang turned to Daohua, "Please entertain Madam Sun. I’m going to Jingyun Port with Changze now. We might soon discover the purpose of Xiao Yechi’s return to the capital."

Daohua nodded, "Be careful out there."

After the two men had ridden away on horseback, Dong Yuanyao tugged at Daohua’s sleeve and asked, "Who is Xiao Yechi that the Little Prince just mentioned?"

While walking towards Gu Jian’s courtyard with Dong Yuanyao, Daohua replied, "The son of the Eighth Prince."

Dong Yuanyao’s face darkened immediately, "How have the Eight Princes Party not been eradicated yet?"

The Dong Family had lost their title because of their entanglement in the affair with the Eighth Prince, and Dong Yuanyao had developed a deep loathing for anyone associated with him.

Daohua said, "Right? After all that killing and capturing, I thought this was over, but now another son of the Eighth Prince has popped up."

"Xiao Yechi’s covert actions in the capital haven’t been minimal this time. Moreover, he’s secretly interacting with the Duke Cheng’en’s residence. Once this is out, Beijing will be shaken to its core again."

Dong Yuanyao’s lips curved into a sly smile, "Amitabha, it’s good that Xiao Yechi came back! His dealings with the Duke Cheng’en’s residence prove that they are also part of the Eight Princes Party. This time, there’s no escaping for them."

Whether the Duke Cheng’en’s residence faced beheading or their family was confiscated and exiled, they would no longer pose a threat to the Dong Family.

Later, Daohua took Dong Yuanyao to see Gu Jian. Feeling that Dong Yuanyao must be tired from the journey, Daohua let her rest after lunch. Meanwhile, Daohua herself spent some time tending the medicine field with Gu Jian and chatting about family matters.

It wasn’t until late at night that Xiao Yeyang and Sun Changze returned.

"Why haven’t you gone to bed?"

Upon entering the room, Xiao Yeyang saw Daohua leaning against the headboard, flipping through a Medical Book.

Daohua placed the Medical Book down and got out of bed, "These are the latest insights from my master." She helped Xiao Yeyang take off his coat, "How did it go? Did you find anything?"

Xiao Yeyang nodded, "Xiao Yechi’s intentions are indeed grand. We found a great deal of gold, silver, and jewels in the passenger ship."

Daohua widened her eyes, "Where did they come from?"

Xiao Yeyang’s face grew solemn, "Exactly, where did they come from? It looks like they must have transported several ships’ worth already."

Daohua probed, "Could it be the leftovers from the Wan Family?"

Xiao Yeyang furrowed his brows, "If it was from the Wan Family, how did they transport it out of the city gates?"

Daohua reminded him, "Don’t forget, Xiao Yechi has the Duke Cheng’en’s residence at his disposal, and Luo Honghao is the Commander of the Capital Guards. It shouldn’t be difficult for him to transport a few items, right?"

Xiao Yeyang shook his head in disagreement, "It’s true that Luo Honghao is the Commander of the Capital Guards, and he might be able to transport one or two carts, but moving the quantity for several ships without notice is impossible. Besides, my men have been watching Luo Honghao closely, and we haven’t observed any unusual behavior."

Daohua suggested, "What about a secret passage?"

Xiao Yeyang shook his head again, "When the Wan Family was exterminated and their estate confiscated, the Jiang Family had already turned their residence upside down. If there was indeed a secret tunnel, Duke Cheng’en would certainly have known of it with his methods."

Daohua was at a loss, "There must be a source for those jewels and gold. If they weren’t left by the Wan Family, where else could they come from?"

Xiao Yeyang resolved, "This matter is too big. I will inform the Emperor, my uncle, first thing tomorrow morning."