After the rebirth of Madam Hou Clan, her heart was sealed with cement

Chapter 374 Xu Family Ships, Gold Black Market

The old lady was shaken, and finally adopted Song Ling'er's opinion and decided to ignore it.

Gu Yu knew very well what his girl was like and was unwilling to sit idly by, so he had to secretly come to Gu Huaijing for help.

Gu Huaijing looked at the blackmail letter handed over by Gu Yu, his face turned livid, and he secretly swore in his heart that he would bring Tan Zhixu Ping'an back no matter what.

He clenched his fists and whispered to Teng Xi: "No matter what the price, we must find Xu Xu, and we must not let her fall into the hands of those scoundrels!"

Early the next morning, Gu Huaijing took Teng Xi and started a difficult journey of tracking and rescue based on the clues on the note.

And in the unknown dark corner, Tan Zhixu was quietly waiting for their arrival. Her safety and destiny were now closely tied to Gu Huaijing's determination and resourcefulness.

When the person who kidnapped Tan Zhixu saw her waking up, he covered his face and asked her why she asked about the corpse floating in the river. Tan Zhixu said that he was just curious, but the person didn't believe it.

"Do you think I'm a fool? You, the second lady of the noble house, are so free and have nothing to do, why are you asking about corpses floating in the river?"

After the masked man finished speaking, he sneered at Tan Zhixu, "Besides, Mr. Gu, the canal admiral, is here, so you still have time to spare?"

Although Tan Zhixu was frightened in her heart, she pretended to be calm, looked directly at the masked man with wide eyes, and responded resolutely: "I was really just out of curiosity and didn't have any malice. Moreover, even if I told the truth, You won’t believe it either, it’s better to let me face Mr. Gu, he will understand my intentions.”

The masked man sneered, and the tip of the knife in his hand shone coldly under the candlelight: "No matter how smart Gu Huaijing is, he can't save you from your current predicament. If you think we will let you go easily, you are totally wrong. . Unless you can provide us with valuable information, your fate will only be worse than those floating corpses."

Tan Zhixu's heart tightened, but he pretended to be calm and asked: "What information do you want to get from me? Could it be that you are the mastermind behind the canal floating corpse case?"

The masked man was silent for a moment, seeming to be wary of Tan Zhixu's guess, but unwilling to admit it: "What we want to know, we will tell you naturally. But now, what you need to do is to tell us that you are close to this case." The true purpose of the case.”

"I have only one purpose in approaching this case, and that is to find out the truth and help innocent people." Tan Zhixu straightened his back and replied without flinching.

The masked man snorted coldly and said nothing. He just waved his hand and motioned for his men to imprison Tan Zhixu.

He turned his back to Tan Zhixu, and his low voice echoed in the empty room: "Then let you think about it carefully first. Come to me when you have figured it out."

At the same time, Gu Huaijing and Teng Xi were following the only trace of clues to pursue the whereabouts of Tan Zhixu.

They went deep into the dilapidated and abandoned temple on the outskirts of the city, and the sound of wind in their ears seemed to be mixed with Tan Zhixu's call, which made Gu Huaijing more determined to rescue her.

"Sir, I think our current location should not be far from Miss Tan." Teng Xi whispered, anxiety and determination showing between his brows.

Gu Huaijing nodded slightly, his clenched fists revealing his determination: "Yes, we must find her as soon as possible. I have a hunch that Xu Xu must be nearby. As long as we work harder, we will definitely be able to escape her. Rescue!"

When Gu Huaijing and Teng Xi found Tan Zhixu, the masked man was planning to kill someone to vent his anger.

As Gu Huaijing and Teng Xi approached step by step, the gloomy atmosphere deep in the abandoned temple became stronger and stronger.

They found Tan Zhixu tied up in a dilapidated Zen room, and the masked man was holding a sharp knife and approaching Tan Zhixu step by step with a fierce look in his eyes. "Stop!" Gu Huaijing shouted angrily, and his figure jumped into the Zen room like a gust of wind. Teng Xi followed closely behind him. The two instantly formed a cornering force, trapping the masked man in the middle.

When the masked man saw this, a trace of shock flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his ruthlessness and slashed at Gu Huaijing with the blade in his hand.

After a fierce fight, Gu Huaijing and Teng Xi worked together to subdue the masked man and successfully rescued Tan Zhixu.

Seeing Gu Huaijing appear in front of him, Tan Zhixu's eyes flashed with tears, but he still endured the pain and squeezed out a smile: "I knew you would come to save me."

Gu Huaijing untied the rope for her distressedly and asked with concern: "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine, but this guy knows something about the situation." Tan Zhixu pointed at the masked man who was tied to the ground.

After some rigorous interrogation, the masked man finally confessed that he was hired by an unidentified person. He only knew that this person might be related to the canal floating corpse case, but he was only performing a task and did not know the specific circumstances.

Although Gu Huaijing was unwilling, he also understood that this was all the clues he could get at the moment.

Later, Gu Huaijing and Teng Xi escorted the masked men and rushed to the Xu family in the capital at night, hoping to uncover the truth behind this serial floating corpse case.

On the way, Gu Huaijing whispered to Tan Zhixu: "No matter how difficult it is ahead, I will walk with you until the truth comes out."

Tan Zhixu looked at him gratefully and nodded vigorously, his eyes full of determination and hope for the future.

As the night grew darker, a bright moon hung high in the sky, illuminating their path to explore the truth.

And all this is just the prelude to a larger conspiracy. More challenges and unknowns are waiting for them ahead.

At the fork in the road, Tengxi was responsible for sending Tan Zhixu back, while Gu Huaijing led a group of guards to the Xu family.

Just when Gu Huaijing stepped into the silent mansion of the Xu family, a bleak and desolate atmosphere hit his face.

The flowers and plants in the courtyard have long since withered, the doors and windows are closed, and only the breeze blows, making hollow creaking sounds.

Gu Huaijing felt an ominous premonition in his heart, and he quickly ordered his guards to carefully search every place where clues might be hidden.

In a dusty warehouse, they found an old account book, which recorded the details of the Xu family's latest gold shipment, including vague information about the recipient and a huge amount.

Gu Huaijing's eyes were fixed on this account book, and the doubts in his heart were getting bigger and bigger. It was obvious that there was a larger chain of interests hidden behind the Xu family.

At the same time, Tengxi escorted Tan Zhixu back to the Hou Mansion safely. When the old lady saw Tan Zhixu returning safely, although her face still maintained majesty, her eyes could not hide the worry and guilt.

Seeing this, Song Ling'er could only restrain her usual arrogance and hid aside without saying anything.

The next day, Gu Huaijing came to visit, and Tan Zhixu came to meet him, "Mr. Gu, it's really thanks to you this time."