Xu Qingtong blushed at his senior sister's words and hastily cut in. "Ahem... well, Senior Sister, go keep my cousin company. I still have a few things to discuss with Uncle in private!"
Du Siwen gave Xu Qingtong a puzzled look. After a moment's hesitation, she took Chen Ruoling by the hand and went out.
Watching his senior sister and cousin leave, Xu Qingtong said, "Uncle, I understand everything you've told me. They didn't die of illness or poisoning. Someone killed them using evil methods. As for the purpose behind the killings, it isn't convenient for me to explain in detail. In any case, now that I'm here, I'll do my best to stop this from happening again."
Chen Jialiang was about to say something more when Madam Zhang happened to come in carrying a bowl of freshly brewed medicine.
Xu Qingtong took the bowl and helped his uncle drink the medicine. Then he supported him as he slowly lay down to rest.
"Qingtong, where's the young lady who came with you? Whose daughter is she? She's so beautiful, just like a fairy!" Madam Zhang asked.
"She's my senior sister. She came out with me to gain experience this time!" Xu Qingtong said.
"What a lovely girl! How wonderful it would be if she married my nephew!" Madam Zhang said.
Xu Qingtong's face instantly darkened with exasperation!
"Qingtong, can you stay at home for a few days this time?" Madam Zhang asked.
"Senior Sister and I came out to handle some Sect affairs, and stopped by to see you both. If nothing urgent comes up, we'll stay at home for a few days!" Xu Qingtong said.
"Then I'll go tidy up your rooms so you'll have somewhere to sleep tonight!" Madam Zhang said.
Xu Qingtong thought it over. He could