Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2669 - 2605: Under Fourth Madam’s Name
Previously on Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s...
She fought with all her might, shaking her head violently in an attempt to break free from Chiang Xiao’s grasp.
Chiang Xiao released her and took two steps back.
"Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!" Butterfly immediately tried to spit out the drug that had been forced down her throat.
However, she quickly understood that the pill had already dissolved, and what she spat out was merely saliva. She couldn't be sure if it would make any difference.
"Who are you? What did you make me swallow?"
She fixed her gaze on Chiang Xiao, her voice laced with tension as she demanded answers.
Chiang Xiao simply shrugged, not inclined to waste words.
Why bother with an explanation?
It was merely a matter of waiting for the Illusionary Talisman Diagram to work its magic.
Before long, Butterfly’s consciousness began to fade.
Noticing her gaze becoming unfocused, Chiang Xiao finally decided to speak.
"What is your name?"
"Butterfly..."
Butterfly?
Chiang Xiao was momentarily stunned.
This had to be some sort of alias or code name, she surmised.
If she were still using this name at a time like this, then it was highly probable it had long ago supplanted her real name.
Chiang Xiao recalled that Sun Han had mentioned Lu Shuangshuang referring to someone as Fei Cui.
Butterfly, Fei Cui.
These were likely chosen nicknames, which implied these individuals might have been associated with Lu Shuangshuang for a considerable period.
"What is your connection to Lu Shuangshuang?" she continued her interrogation.
"She is… Miss Lu."
"What kind of connection?"
"We are orphans who were once under the care of the Lu Family’s Kind Hall. The Lu Family are our benefactors; they provided us with education and hired instructors to teach us martial arts. After we grew up, they found us jobs, and we have been with Miss Lu since."
Chiang Xiao’s expression darkened involuntarily.
So, this was the Kind Hall?
The Lu Family’s grand scheme seemed to echo with a sinister resonance.
It turned out their so-called Kind Hall was merely a method to raise orphaned children, grooming them into pawns to be sacrificed for their benefit.
And Lu Shuangshuang had cultivated quite a reputation over the years thanks to the Kind Hall’s efforts?
If this truth were to be revealed, who knew what the public’s reaction would be.
As for these individuals who had been so thoroughly raised and educated, it seemed improbable that they would ever speak out, having long since been molded into devoted followers of the Lu Family.
"Where is Lu Shuangshuang right now?"
Chiang Xiao decided to prioritize obtaining the location, enabling Yue Yang’s team to swiftly apprehend the target, after which she could continue her questioning of Butterfly.
It seemed this particular question was one Butterfly had mentally prepared herself to never answer countless times, as upon hearing it, she fell into a prolonged silence.
Chiang Xiao repeated her question, "Where is Lu Shuangshuang right now?"
Finally, the influence of the Illusionary Talisman Diagram took hold.
With evident difficulty, Butterfly divulged an address.
Chiang Xiao pressed further, "How many people are there in total?"
"Seven individuals."
Chiang Xiao immediately opened the door and called out to Yue Yang, who was stationed at the entrance.
She had intentionally instructed Yue Yang and the others to remain further away earlier, as she did not want them to witness the methods she was employing.
Yue Yang appeared slightly surprised by Chiang Xiao’s swift exit and quickly approached her, inquiring, "Miss, is there anything you require?"
Chiang Xiao shook her head. "No, I have already obtained Lu Shuangshuang's address. Including her, there are seven people in total. You should make immediate arrangements to apprehend them."
She then provided the address.
Upon hearing the address, Yue Yang’s brow furrowed.
Sensing his hesitation, Chiang Xiao immediately inquired, "Is there an issue?"
"This property is registered under the name of Fourth Madam Jiang."
Fourth Madam Jiang?
Chiang Xiao’s mind momentarily faltered. "You mean, the wife of Fourth Master of the Jiang Family?"
In other words, she should be referred to as Great-Uncle’s Wife?