Chapter 1047: Having a Good Ancestor (second update big chapter, monthly ticket+)
Zong Ruoning knew that this matter simply could not be punished openly.
At present, they had no direct evidence, not even a witness.
Because on Her Highness the Grand Princess's side, even if she had been careless before, she had surely executed everyone involved by now.
Even if there were still fish that escaped the net, they would not be able to find them anytime soon.
Secondly, this matter was also a huge blow to Master Zong.
After all, he had been plotted against by his closest relatives. For Master Zong, who had always taken pride in the Zong family's filial fathers and sons, and respectful brothers, it was a grave blow.
Zong Ruoning was not even sure how severely his grandfather could punish his second aunt, or perhaps his second uncle as well, now that his father had died and his third uncle lacked the strength to intervene.
What was more, Second Aunt had the Emperor behind her...
This was simply beyond their reach.
More importantly, once everything was exposed, the Fresh Blood Kirin Leaf in his possession would be the first to face certain people's suspicion, and Xia Chujian might even be dragged into it...
Although he had made every possible preparation and had always taken the matter upon himself, claiming that he had obtained it himself.
But what he had gained during this trip to Green Radiance Star was no secret and could easily be investigated. People would find out that he had lied.
During this trip to Green Radiance Star, only Xia Chujian's team had turned in Fresh Blood Kirin.
Although she had obtained it from Green Radiance Star, that also proved that she had concealed some of what she had found there.
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