Daughter of aristocratic family

Chapter 377 Asking for help
As the night deepened, everything was silent. Only the occasional sound of dragging chains could be heard from the prison, which seemed unusually heavy and depressing.

Yun Hao sat under the dim light with his eyes slightly closed, as if he was thinking about something.

The two guys from Cuiwenlou sat on the torture chair, bloodied and dying.

A burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night. Wang Cheng walked in quickly and whispered in Yun Hao's ear, "Sir, Jiao Xiao is awake."

Yun Hao immediately opened his eyes, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes, "Let's go."

The two men walked quickly towards the cell where Jiaoxiao was, only to see Jiaoxiao lying on a simple bed, her face pale and her eyes dull, obviously having suffered a great blow.

She took a drug that made her appear dead, thinking that she would be sent to a mass grave and see her father when she woke up. However, she was surprised that when she opened her eyes, she was still in prison.

Seeing Yun Hao and Wang Cheng walk in, a trace of despair flashed in Jiao Xiao's eyes. Who wants to die if they can live?

"Do you want to confess under torture, or do you want to confess everything in exchange for a chance of survival?" Yun Hao asked coldly.

"Your Excellency has good means and good intentions. Jiaoxiao admires you." Jiaoxiao said with a wry smile.

Yun Hao nodded slightly and said, "You're flattered. Jiao Xiao, if you can tell me where Li Qing is hiding, I can spare your life."

"I don't know where he is. My father is cunning and suspicious by nature. Even his confidants don't know where he will hide, let alone me, his daughter who he regards as a pawn."

"A chess piece is not worth his painstaking efforts to use the hidden pieces that are buried very deeply." Yun Hao did not believe what she said.

"He saved me not out of any father-daughter relationship, but for the treasure key that I hid privately." Jiao Xiao paused, "Sir, I can give you the treasure key."

"If what you said is true, your father will still try to save you for the key. Will you give the key to me?" Yun Hao looked at her suspiciously.

"He may come to save me, or he may not. I don't want to take the chance. Besides, he can't beat you." After Jiao Xiao failed to fake her death and escape, she lost faith in her father.

Yun Hao's deep eyes flashed with complex light. After thinking for a moment, he said, "I will believe you for now. Then tell me where the key is? Where is the treasure house? How many confidants are there around your father? What are their names?"

Jiaoxiao was sincere and answered the questions honestly, unlike Xiaohe who always tried to be cunning.

While Yun Hao was busy interrogating people, Zhao Wangshu hugged his son and slept soundly, not knowing how many days and months had passed.

After a good night's sleep, in the early morning, Zhao Wangshu and the wet nurse helped little Yunyu take a bath. After having breakfast, they went to the small hall in front to wait for Yun Wanru.

After a while, the servant brought Yun Wanru in, followed by two maids.

"Wanru pays her respects to the young madam." Yun Wanru stepped forward and bowed.

"No need to be so polite, sister. Please take a seat." Zhao Wangshu raised his hand and motioned Yun Wanru to sit down and talk.

After Yun Wanru sat down, the maids served her tea. She picked up the teacup, took a sip of the tea, exchanged a few polite words, and then said, "Last time my cousin and his wife got married, I stayed in their mansion for a while. I can't forget the scenery there. I wonder if my cousin's wife can take me around the mansion?"

Zhao Wangshu nodded slightly and agreed, "Of course, it's rare for cousin Wanru to come here, so I can just accompany her for a walk."

As she said this, she glanced at Luzhi and walked out with Yun Wanru.

Yun Wanru smiled and said, "Thank you, cousin."

Luzhi cleverly led away the two maids who followed Yun Wanru. Zhao Wangshu pulled Yun Wanru to sit down in the pavilion and said, "Sister Ru, is there something important that brought you here today?" "I came here today because I do have something to ask for." Yun Wanru took a deep breath and said to Zhao Wangshu.

Zhao Wangshu's mind moved, and he asked, "What's the matter?"

Yun Wanru raised her head and looked around. After confirming that no one was around, she asked in a low voice, "Cousin, have you heard about the incident in which Prince Bao was kidnapped while transporting grain from Jiangnan back to Beijing?"

Zhao Wangshu's eyes flickered slightly. Yun Wanru really came here for this matter. He nodded and said, "I've heard it. What's the matter?"

"The batch of looted food and fodder is in the Cao family's farm." Yun Wanru said.

Zhao Wangshu raised his eyebrows slightly, "Sister Ru, please don't talk nonsense about this."

"I'm not talking nonsense, this is absolutely true." Yun Wanru looked at Zhao Wangshu solemnly, "Cousin, I know this matter involves too much, but I really have no other choice, so I came to ask for help from you."

Zhao Wangshu looked at Yun Wanru and motioned for her to continue.

"I heard that His Majesty ordered the Ministry of Justice and the Dali Temple to investigate this matter thoroughly." Yun Wanru grabbed Zhao Wangshu's hand, "Now the grain and grass are in the Cao family's farm. Once they are discovered, the Cao family will be executed. I beg my cousin to save me."

Yun Wanru only said to save her, but did not say to save the Cao family. It was obvious that she was distinguishing herself from the Cao family.

"Sister Ru, don't worry. How do you want me to help you?" Zhao Wangshu felt that it would not be difficult to save her.

"I want a divorce and I want to set up a daughter's household." Yun Wanru didn't want to return home. She was afraid of being sold by her parents again.

"Sure." This was not the first time that Zhao Wangshu had set up a female household. "I have a cousin who was also divorced. Now she has set up a female household and lives with her two daughters. Are you willing to be her neighbor?"

"I do." Yun Wanru nodded.

"Okay, I'll take care of this matter. I'll make sure you leave the Cao family safely." Zhao Wangshu promised.

"Thank you, cousin. I will always remember your kindness." Yun Wanru's eyes were red. She had not had a good life at all in the past few months since she married into the Cao family.

Zhao Wangshu comforted Yun Wanru for a few words. After Yun Wanru calmed down, she took out something wrapped in red silk from her arms. After opening it, she found a longevity gold lock inside. "Cousin, this is a gift from me to my nephew."

Zhao Wangshu took the lock and looked at it carefully. He saw that it was engraved with delicate patterns and a small gem in the middle. It was very beautiful. "It's really beautiful. Thank you, Wanru."

Yun Wanru was very happy to see Zhao Wangshu liked it, "Cousin, this is not worth much."

"What we want is the thought, not the money. Come on, I'll take you to see your little nephew." Zhao Wangshu said with a smile.

When they arrived at the side room in Linglong Courtyard, the wet nurse had just coaxed little Yunyu to sleep and put him in the cradle.

Little Yunyu's face was rosy pink, he was sleeping soundly, his little mouth was smacking, it seemed he was still drinking milk in his sleep.

When Yun Wanru saw little Yunyu, a look of surprise and fondness flashed in her eyes. She leaned over and looked carefully at little Yunyu's sleeping face. She thought that this child was really good-looking, and his eyes and eyebrows looked very much like Zhao Wangshu.

"My little nephew is so adorable, cousin, you are so lucky." Yun Wanru praised sincerely.

Zhao Wangshu smiled softly and pulled Yun Wanru to sit beside him. "Sister Ru, you will have your own children in the future."

“Will it?” Yun Wanru smiled bitterly. Can she marry again after the divorce?
"Brave girl, God will bless her." Zhao Wangshu smiled gently.