Chapter 217

Two days later.

After practicing a hundred stones in the morning, Qiao Nian returned to her room to prepare for acupuncture for Xiao Heng in the afternoon.

In fact, she had tried it three times.

The feel of the needle yesterday was very good. Qiao Nian felt that she should be able to give Xiao He acupuncture after one or two more attempts.

But at this moment, Ning Shuang rushed into the room in a hurry, with a serious look on her face, "Miss, there is a private school teacher outside the mansion looking for you. Could it be that Xiao Hulu has an accident?"

Xiao Hulu was the little beggar at the beginning. After the accident, Qiao Nian paid silver and entrusted him to a private school teacher.

Listening to what Ning Shuang said, Qiao Nian couldn't help but get nervous.

The silver she gave that day was enough to cover Xiao Hulu's expenses for a whole year. It really didn't make sense for the private school teacher to come to her now.

She left the mansion with Ning Shuang immediately.

As expected, the private school teacher was standing outside the mansion, pacing anxiously.

Seeing Qiao Nian, the private school teacher came up to her immediately, "Miss Qiao, oh, no, it should be the eldest young lady..."

The private school teacher was still struggling with Qiao Nian's address, but was interrupted by Qiao Nian, "Why is the teacher here? But something happened to Xiao Hulu?"

"Xiao Hulu is missing!" The private school teacher frowned and was very nervous, "Early this morning, a girl came to the private school and said that she knew Xiao Hulu. She also told Xiao Hulu's situation in detail. I believed her and asked Xiao Hulu to see her, but who knew that Xiao Hulu never came back!"

The private school teacher was so anxious that his eyes were red, "I immediately took people to look for her everywhere, but there is no news until now. I am afraid that something happened, so she came to find the eldest young lady."

Hearing this, Qiao Nian and Ning Shuang also became nervous.

Qiao Nian hurriedly asked, "What do you think that little girl looks like? How old is she?"

The private school teacher thought for a moment, "She should be about the same age as this girl." He pointed at Ning Shuang and said, "She is a little dark, with small eyes, but her voice is delicate and polite. I was careless because I saw how polite she was!"

Hearing the private school teacher's description, a figure suddenly popped up in Ning Shuang's mind, "It's Xiao Cui!"

Hearing this, Qiao Nian was shocked, thinking that Xiao Cui's appearance was indeed similar to the private school teacher's description, so he frowned tightly.

How could Xiao Cui go to find Xiao Hulu for no reason?

Could it be that Lin Yuan instructed her?

Thinking of this, Qiao Nian hurriedly asked Ning Shuang, "Where is Wang Er?"

She had previously instructed Wang Er to always pay attention to Xiao Cui's movements.

"I'll go find him now!" Ning Shuang said and ran away.

Qiao Nian comforted the private school teacher and hurried back to the yard.

Xiao He was playing chess with Ji Yue. Seeing Qiao Nian coming in with a nervous look, he couldn't help but lower his eyes, with worries that he himself hadn't noticed, "What's wrong?"

Qiao Nian frowned, "Please help me, Brother Xiao!"

She told Xiao He about the disappearance of the little gourd, and saw Xiao He frowned slightly, "It's been so long since the incident happened, and Lin Yuan suddenly sent someone to take him away. It's indeed suspicious. Ji Yue."

He called out softly, and Ji Yue immediately stood up and bowed, saying, "I'll send someone to find her right away."

After that, he hurried out.

Looking at Ji Yue's back as he left, Qiao Nian's heart was still not at ease. After thinking about it, she still stood up and went out, "I'll go find Lin Yuan."

Unexpectedly, before she took two steps, she was stopped by Xiao He, "She won't admit it."

Hearing this, Qiao Nian couldn't help but stop.

Yes, she went to Lin Yuan impulsively without any evidence, and Lin Yuan would only say innocently that she knew nothing and deny everything!

Xiao He comforted her, "It is important to find the little gourd now. Ji Yue has already called for help. Don't worry, we will find it soon."

Don't worry...

But how can Qiao Nian be at ease?

The little gourd was the only one who survived the accident. He was still so young. What if something happened to him?

Thinking of this, the knot between Qiao Nian's eyebrows became tighter and tighter. As if she had thought of something, she went out again, "I will go find Lin Ye!"

And this time, Xiao He did not stop her again, but just looked at her back, with a worry on his forehead.

...

Lin Ye never thought that Qiao Nian would come to find him.

Therefore, when he heard the report from the servants in the mansion, he just thought he had heard it wrong.

He couldn't help asking again, "Who did you say was looking for me?"

"It's the eldest lady!" the servant said hurriedly, "She looks very anxious."

Hearing this, Lin Ye couldn't help but feel doubtful, thinking about what could be the important matter for Qiao Nian to look for him?

Something to ask him?

Lin Ye thought as he walked out.

But he stopped after just two steps.

Qiao Nian didn't come back for the return gift before, and she had cut off all ties with the Marquis' Mansion.

Now she is looking for him because of an emergency?

What does she think of the Marquis' Mansion?

Come and go as she pleases?

How can she see the young marquis of the Marquis' Mansion whenever she wants?

Lin Ye wanted to give Qiao Nian some time to wait.

He thought, no matter what, he had to wait for at least an incense stick of time, so that Qiao Nian would know that his Marquis' Mansion didn't have to recognize Qiao Nian!

But in fact, Lin Ye couldn't wait for an incense stick of time.

Let alone, Qiao Nian took the initiative to come to him, which was an ice-breaking move. If he deliberately played tricks, it would only worsen the relationship.

Let's just say that Qiao Nian came to see him so rarely, I'm afraid there was something important.

Thinking of this, he took a sip of tea and went out to see her.

Who would have thought that before he could completely swallow the tea, his courtyard door was kicked open by someone.

Qiao Nian rushed in with a fierce look on his face, "Lin Ye! Get out of here!"

Lin Ye was stunned. He was still worried about her just now, but she was so powerless!

He was also angry at the moment, and shouted, "Who dares to trespass into my mansion! Come on, take this..."

Before he finished speaking, he heard Qiao Nian roar, "Where did you hide the little gourd!"

Little gourd?

Lin Ye was confused. Before he could figure out who this little gourd was, Qiao Nian's accusations were overwhelming, "You killed his relatives, and now you sent someone to arrest him. Are you trying to wipe out the roots?"

"Qiao Nian! What nonsense are you talking about!" Lin Ye roared. He never killed innocent people indiscriminately. Qiao Nian's words were simply insulting him!

Qiao Nian pointed at Lin Ye's nose and scolded, "You dare not admit it? You want to kill the little gourd to help Lin Yuan cover up the crime, right?"

Hearing this, Lin Ye finally understood.

The only people he killed who were related to Lin Yuan were the beggars.

He frowned, "You mean, the little beggar is missing?"

"Don't pretend! Who else could it be if not you!" Qiao Nian put the blame on Lin Ye regardless of anything.

Lin Ye was furious and yelled, "I said, I didn't catch that little beggar! Don't slander me!"

Who would have thought that Qiao Nian's voice was even louder than his!

"Of course you won't admit it! You killed innocent people indiscriminately, and now you want to kill people to silence them!"

"Shut up!" Lin Ye clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes were full of anger when he looked at Qiao Nian. He pointed at Qiao Nian and said viciously, "I'll find him now! If he's okay, I want you to kneel down and apologize to me!" After that, he strode out of the house!

And it wasn't until Lin Ye left that Qiao Nian slowly closed his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, it was better to use provocation to deal with Lin Ye.

Although he didn't have much ability, he knew a lot of people from all walks of life, and maybe there was a way to find the person.

Now, Xiao He's people are looking for it, and Lin Ye's people are also looking for it. The little gourd should be found soon...

Thinking of this, Qiao Nian's worries were not reduced at all.

But right now, it seems that all she can do is pray...