Chapter 91 Filthy and Dirty; Dead Madman

Chapter 91: Filthy and Sordid · Crazy Bastard

"Oh, I see..."

Qin Jiao rested his chin in thought, casually watching Qin Yuanshan and Qin Chaole. So far, both seemed normal.

Qin Yuanshan was never good at hiding his feelings, and the question caught him off guard. If he knew about "Blood Withering," he would have let something slip.

As for Qin Chaole, Qin Jiao turned his attention to Concubine Yin. Qin Chaole was inscrutable; even if he knew about "Blood Withering," he might not show it on his face. But Concubine Yin was easier to read; Qin Jiao could always pick up on her hostility and resentment instantly.

When he mentioned "Blood Withering," Concubine Yin didn't bat an eye, and Qin Chaole didn't do anything to soothe her. So it looked like they knew nothing about his poisoning.

So, could it be that my poisoning really has nothing to do with Miao Mao and the Qin household? Have I been barking up the wrong tree?

As Qin Jiao pondered, Qin Yuanshan suddenly spoke: "Enough, get out of my sight. All three of you, get out."

"What are all of you doing gathered in the study in the middle of the night?"

As Qin Yuanshan's words fell, Yu Shuhan appeared outside the study, accompanied by a pale Qin Ji.

Seeing Qin Jiao there, Yu Shuhan paused, then shot a cold glare at Qin Yuanshan.

Qin Ji was even more shocked to see Qin Jiao.

"But I see that in this household, even the legitimate son is schemed against by his own father daily, walking on thin ice..."

Qin Chaole's words earlier jabbed at Qin Ji's nerves like needles. "Father, Mother, I have something to discuss with my elder brother. Can we leave first?"

Qin Ji's voice trembled; Yu Shuhan caught it, but Qin Yuanshan didn't.

With Yu Shuhan there, it clearly wasn't the time to talk further. So Qin Yuanshan waved his hand and dismissed all four of them at once.

Qin Jiao and Qin Ji walked out of the courtyard together.

Qin Jiao had been in a rush since receiving Cong Shuang's message that Qin Yuanshan had summoned Qin Chaole for a private talk, then he hurriedly parted with Xie Nai and rushed back home. Now that it was over, he was a bit tired, but he still had Qin Ji to handle. He pulled himself together and asked, "What did you want to see me about?"

"I..."

Just as Qin Ji was about to reply, Qin Han's slim figure appeared around the corner. The instant Qin Ji saw Qin Han, his face went pale.

"What are you back? Go to your room now!" Forgetting Qin Jiao, Qin Ji rushed over and tugged Qin Han to go back.

"Elder Brother..." Qin Han called out timidly.

Qin Jiao asked, "Second Sister, what's up?"

Qin Jiao kept his cool on the surface, but inside he wondered what was up with these two.

What Qin Jiao didn't know was that earlier, these two had accidentally witnessed Qin Chaole and Qin Yuanshan arguing. Scared, they fled and ran into Yu Shuhan. Seeing how panicked they looked, Yu Shuhan questioned them, and they told her everything they'd seen in the study.

Hearing this, Yu Shuhan wanted to go straight to the study to confront Qin Yuanshan. Qin Ji tried to stop her, but she was unusually furious and even muttered, "This crazy bastard!"

Qin Ji had always seen his mother as dignified and aloof, but now she seemed like a different person. Qin Ji was sharp; after seeing his mother's reaction, he quickly pieced everything together.

It turned out that his father, whom he had always admired, was as filthy and low as a brothel madam, wanting to pimp out his own eldest son to the Second Prince for political gain. And his mother had known the whole time.

No wonder his mother had insisted he accompany Qin Jiao to the Miao residence earlier, and no wonder she had always told him and Qin Han: "Qin Jiao's life in this household is not easy. You may keep your distance on the surface, but never let your hearts drift from your elder brother."

Qin Ji had never imagined that the truth would be laid out so brutally before him.

He didn't know when his father had become so terrifying, like a grotesque monster, but he stubbornly wanted to confirm it himself. So after calming Qin Han, he resolutely followed Yu Shuhan back to the study.

After all, only what one confirms personally counts as the truth; anything else is just delusion.

But when he actually reached the study, he felt fear—fear that his father had truly changed, fear that his elder brother would once again be schemed against by his own family...

The night was deep and silent, the sky vast.

On one side, Qin Ji was pulling Qin Han away, but Qin Han was unwilling. She looked at Qin Jiao, clearly wanting to say something but hesitating. Meanwhile, since Qin Jiao had not returned from his reconnaissance at Qin Yuanshan's study, Cong Shuang had also come looking for him with a lantern.

"Have you two siblings decided?" Qin Jiao chuckled. "It's getting late today. If you haven't made up your minds, you can come find me another day."

"Alright, we'll talk another day. We'll come find you then." Taking the opportunity Qin Jiao offered, Qin Ji quickly agreed. "Little Han, Second Brother will take you back to your courtyard."

"Second Brother, I don't want..."

"Let's go quickly. Watch your step."

Qin Ji led Qin Han away, their movements awkward. Qin Jiao didn't think much of their strange behavior and slowly followed Cong Shuang back to Mùshān Residence.

After Qin Jiao left, Concubine Yin and Qin Chaole also stepped out of the study.

"Third Young Master, wait. This is from the master." Xiao Guan, who served Qin Yuanshan, caught up and handed Qin Chaole a short note.

Qin Chaole wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and opened the note. It read: "Rebellious son, if you dare to be so defiant again like today, three years ago your mother didn't get to go to Yiqing Pavilion. Now, I wouldn't mind sending her there again."

"What's wrong, Chaole? Your face suddenly turned so pale?" Concubine Yin reached out to feel Qin Chaole's forehead, but Qin Chaole thought she was trying to take the note. "Mother, no! You can't see this!"

Qin Chaole stepped back abruptly, his voice agitated. Concubine Yin was startled by him. "You child, what's with all the fuss? Do you think I'd snatch something from you?"

"That's not what I meant..." Qin Chaole forced a smile. The blood on his lips was glaring, like a strangely broken and decayed red flower.

"Let's go back. My mouth hurts." Tucking the note into his bos

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