Are you stupid? I am the villain behind the scenes

After capturing Ji Yuzhen, they did not kill her immediately. It was Qi Man who stopped them.

She first had a chat with Ji Yuzhen and asked her to persuade Fu Lan to give up the idea of ​​resigning.

But what they didn't know was that Ji Yuzhen herself was also a spoiled young lady with a strong temper. Not only did she not listen to Qi Man's advice, but she also sharply satirized their family's "dictatorship".

She has lived in Xuanzhou for almost seven years and is well aware of the ways of doing things of the aristocratic families.

For example, if Xuanzhou is compared to an ancient imperial court, then the aristocratic families are the powerful officials who control the government.

They elected a figurehead emperor to symbolize the ruling power, but in reality, it was these families who really controlled the overall situation, and they did not allow the puppet to disobey them...

Which family killed Ji Yuzhen in the end?

Shen Lingtan couldn't remember clearly, but in short, Ji Yuzhen died at the hands of the aristocratic family.

Later, when Fu Lan learned of Ji Yuzhen's death, his reaction was very calm, so calm that it was a little abnormal.

He did not make a scene with the aristocratic family and demand an explanation as people imagined, but just quietly took care of Ji Yuzhen's funeral.

Everything returned to normal, and he continued to be the master of Xuanzhou, as if nothing had happened.

It was not until six years ago that he brought his son Fu Weizheng to the family.

He announced his abdication and let his son succeed him as the Lord of Xuanzhou. He himself took the poison sent by the Spiritual Medical Alliance and died on the spot.

This move fulfilled the condition for replacing the Lord of Xuanzhou - the death of the previous Lord of Xuanzhou.

But now, Shen Lingtan has doubts about Fu Lan's death.

Was he really willing to die like that?

"If you were alive, you would most likely be secretly planning all this."

Shen Lingtan pondered for a moment, then called the guards in.

"Notify Xuan Palace and ask Master Xuan to come see me now."

No one hated their family more than Fu Lan, at least he couldn't think of anyone else at the moment.

Fu Lan is currently the most suspicious person, and it is worth investigating him no matter what.

He wanted to see whether Fu Lan was really dead or faked his death in order to deceive them and implement the revenge plan hidden in the dark.

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"Old people are really moody. One second they were saying, 'If we can't find the murderer, all of you will be punished!' And the next second they just brushed it off and ordered that there would be no more investigation."

At this moment, Zhang Dingkai was imitating Li Qingchi vividly.

It was time for him and Hua Xi to go on duty, so they walked out of the dormitory building together.

At the same time, some people were on duty while others were off duty. Those off duty walked towards the dormitory in groups of three or five.

Among this group of people, Hua Xi saw a familiar face, but the person walked past her without even looking at her, which made Hua Xi slightly startled.

"What's wrong?" Zhang Dingkai noticed that Hua Xi was acting strangely and asked.

"Nothing." Hua Xi suppressed the doubts in her heart and replied.

The person just now gave her a different feeling. He was not Ji Xianchen, but the real Li Yuan.

Ji Xianchen left and he left. It had nothing to do with her. She shouldn’t care.

the other side.

This uncared-for person is now in the Shen family, being led by someone, slowly walking into Shen Lingtan's study.

“Patriarch Shen.”

Shen Lingtan raised his eyes and looked at the newcomer, his eyes deep: "Come on, take a seat."

Ji Xianchen followed his instructions and sat down opposite Shen Lingtan.

Shen Lingtan tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "I asked you to come here because I have something to ask you."

Ji Xianchen said slowly, "Patriarch Shen, please speak."

"What do you think of aristocratic families?" Shen Lingtan stared closely at Ji Xianchen's eyes under the golden mask, not missing any slight emotional fluctuations.

“Aristocratic family…” Ji Xianchen remained calm, but in fact, hidden under the table, where Shen Lingtan couldn’t see, the muscles in his legs were tense.

He didn't understand why Shen Lingtan suddenly tested him, he only knew that he had to pretend to be a puppet loyal to the family.

However, just as he was thinking about how to give a perfect answer, Shen Lingtan spoke again.

"It's a bit difficult to answer, isn't it? Then let me ask it in a different way." Shen Lingtan crossed his hands and leaned forward slightly. His tone became heavier and his eyes became sharper. "Do you hate the aristocratic family?"

Ji Xianchen's heart was shocked, but his face remained calm, "What do you mean? Has Xuan Gong offended you in any way?"

There is no answer to this question. Whether he hates it or not, it won’t work.

Shen Lingtan leaned back in his chair, his movements showing a leisurely manner of knowing everything. He said slowly: "So, in fact, you hate it. After all, your parents died because of the aristocratic family."

"A Xuan Lord who hates the aristocratic family... maybe you should have listened to the Li and Song families back then, not letting you be the Xuan Lord, and choosing an obedient puppet again, so that there wouldn't be such a hidden danger now."

Back then, Fu Lan died quickly and decisively. Before the aristocratic families had fully agreed to let Fu Weizheng take the throne, he took poison and died on the spot.

At that time, Li Qingchi and Song Guwei were not happy with Fu Weizheng being the Lord of Xuanzhou, but Shen Lingtan felt that it didn't matter who was in power. Qi Man might have been soft-hearted and felt sorry for the child who had lost his parents. In the end, she overcame all objections and allowed Fu Weizheng, who had just come of age, to take the position of Lord of Xuanzhou.

“Hidden danger…” After being nervous, Ji Xianchen relaxed instead and repeated Shen Lingtan’s words.

It is undeniable that he is indeed a hidden danger, but he doesn't understand how Shen Lingtan could detect his thoughts?

Ji Xianchen looked at Shen Lingtan steadily, "Patriarch Shen, I think I have behaved properly and have never done anything against the family. May I ask who whispered in your ear that you are so suspicious of me?"

Shen Lingtan met Ji Xianchen's gaze calmly, "Behave properly... Indeed, I have no evidence against you. Rather than saying that I suspect you, I suspect your father, Fu Lan."

After all, twenty-one years ago, this guy was only two years old.

Perhaps because he didn't expect Shen Lingtan to mention his father, Ji Xianchen was briefly stunned.

After reacting, he chuckled, as if he found it absurd, “Patriarch Shen, my father is dead, why do you doubt him?”

"Really? Are you sure he's really dead?" Shen Lingtan narrowed his eyes and asked, "I remember you took his body back and disposed of it. Maybe his death was a play staged by you and your son!"

"Patriarch Shen! You said my father is not dead, but do you have any evidence?" Ji Xianchen's voice was a little angry. Although he and his father did not have a deep relationship, he could not tolerate others slandering him like this.

"Evidence...If I had evidence, would you still be able to sit here and talk to me?"

Shen Lingtan has been a superior for decades, so he will naturally not be suppressed by a junior in terms of momentum.

"You said Fu Lan is dead. Okay, where is his body buried? I want to do an autopsy."

Ji Xianchen clenched his fists and said, "No, the body was cremated that year."

This was what Fu Lan requested before his death. He asked Ji Xianchen to burn his body after his death and scatter his ashes into the sea.

He had no freedom when alive, and he hoped to be able to float freely after death without any constraints.

"It's such a coincidence that there is no body. I'm afraid he had planned all this long ago, faked his death to escape, and hid in the dark to plot against my family." Shen Lingtan said sarcastically.

Ji Xianchen was about to retort, but Shen Lingtan raised his hand to stop him.

"You don't have to say anything. I called you here just to tell Fu Lan that his plan is good, but it has touched my bottom line. No matter how deep he hides, I will find him out soon and make him die." Shen Lingtan's face was full of ruthlessness, as if he wanted to cut Fu Lan into pieces.

"Come here, see the guests off!"

Without giving Ji Xianchen a chance to speak, the guard outside the study room immediately walked in upon hearing the voice, "Master Xuan, please come in."

Ji Xianchen looked at Shen Lingtan deeply, then stood up and followed the guards out without saying a word.

His mind was very confused now. What happened? Why did Shen Lingtan suddenly guess that his father was not dead?

And judging from his expression, his father seemed to have done something that made him extremely angry, otherwise Shen Lingtan, who had the best temper among the four clan leaders, would not be so angry.

But my father has been dead for six years. What could have taken so long to be brought up?

Could it be true that as Shen Lingtan said, my father is not dead?

The determination in his heart began to waver, and Ji Xianchen was still thinking about it until he got in the car.

Qin Shuheng, who was in the driver's seat, saw Ji Xianchen sitting down, so he started the car and asked while driving: "How is it, Third Brother, what did Patriarch Shen say to you?"