Chapter 2053: Ruan Kewei Might Have Committed Murder

Chapter 2053: Ruan Kewei Might Have Committed Murder


Shu Yu and Ying Xi were waiting for him outside. When they saw Ruan Chengqian climb over the wall, they moved aside to let him jump down.

Fortunately, the neighboring dogs were still barking loudly, covering up the sound of his landing.

Ruan Chengqian stood up, exhaling deeply.

Shu Yu asked, "Which way to the Lou family's place?"

"This way."

In fact, if Shu Yu and Ying Xi were familiar with Ruan's village, they could have gone on their own. However, having Ruan Chengqian lead the way was a safer option. The three of them quickly reached the outskirts of the Lou family's residence.

As a precaution, Ying Xi observed the area nearby and didn't see anyone suspicious, so she approached and knocked on the door.

The Lou family might have been waiting behind the courtyard gate because they immediately opened the door upon hearing the sound. They were met with the sight of an unfamiliar girl, and the young man from the Lou family who had opened the door was momentarily stunned.

Ying Xi nodded at him, and Shu Yu and Ruan Chengqian quietly joined them.

The young man recognized Ruan Chengqian and hurriedly let the three of them in, closing the courtyard gate behind them.

As they crossed the Lou family's courtyard and entered the main hall, they could hear faint sobbing and cursing from inside.

Shu Yu knew that it was likely the Lou family couple reacting to Lou Shi being beaten.

After the young man from the Lou family announced that the County Princess had arrived, the voices inside the house suddenly hushed, and several people rushed out eagerly, ready to kneel before Shu Yu.

Shu Yu stopped them from kneeling, and her gaze fell on Lou Shi's face, where she could still see traces of blood.

However, what surprised Shu Yu was the strange expression on Lou Shi's face—a mixture of fear, panic, and excitement.

"You said you had something to tell me. What is it?" Shu Yu inquired.

Lou Shi clenched her trembling hand tightly and suppressed her quivering voice as she turned to her parents. "Father, Mother, I... I have something to discuss with the County Princess. You should rest for now."

The Lou family parents hesitated but ultimately nodded and took Lou Shi's younger siblings back to their room.

Lou Shi led Shu Yu and the others to a separate room. Once inside, she spoke in a low and hurried voice, "County Princess, Ruan Kewei, he... he might have committed murder."

Ruan Chengqian, who had just sat down, stood up abruptly.

"What did you say? Ruan Kewei, murder?" he exclaimed.

Lou Shi nodded anxiously. "Yes, that's what I gathered from what he said."

She seemed somewhat uncertain, so Shu Yu asked her to calm down and explain the entire situation.

Lou Shi cleared her throat and began, "Actually, after listening to your advice, I was already considering taking action. While I was by the river, I made up my mind to give it a try. However, there were people around me, so I couldn't find an opportunity to tell you my decision."

She continued, "But it's alright; I knew that the most important thing was to find evidence of Ruan Hai's misdeeds. However, since Ruan Chengqian didn't have much time to explain the plan, I thought time was running out. I knew you were leaving tomorrow, so I decided to act that very night."

"But Ruan Kewei, he... he might have committed murder," she added.

This revelation left everyone shocked and concerned, especially about the potential danger lurking in their midst.