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To Hold One's Joy Chapter 60-2

 Chapter 60-2: Father-Daughter Bond

"Eldest Brother, please stop." Luo Sheng called out.

Pingli, who was walking ahead, halted and turned to her. "What's the matter, Third Miss?"

"I want to know the details of Father's assassination." Before, it was imminent to save Commander Luo, so she didn't have time to focus on these matters. But now, it's time to unravel the truth.

Pingli appeared somewhat conflicted. He then glanced at Luo Ying and Luo Qing.

Luo Qing began, "That day, when Father was drinking in the pavilion, Si Nan[1] approached him, claiming that Third Sister had left something for him to deliver. Father, without much suspicion, allowed Si Nan to get close. Inside the brocade box Si Nan presented was a jade hairpin. As Father examined the hairpin, Si Nan suddenly attacked Father with the dagger concealed under the box..."

"A jade hairpin?"

Luo Qing looked slightly surprised, "Third Sister didn't know? That jade hairpin was frequently worn by Mother when she was still a maiden, and it was later passed down to you. That day was the anniversary of Mother's passing..."

"I don't know how that jade hairpin ended up in Si Nan's possession," Luo Sheng answered Luo Qing's question skillfully.

"That wretched scoundrel must have stolen Third Sister's jade hairpin!" Luo Yue gritted her teeth and scolded.

Luo Sheng asked Pingli, "How did you deal with Si Nan?"

"He's currently held at Jinlin Guard's Quarter Prison," Pingli answered.

"Have you discovered his motive for assassinating Father?" Luo Sheng inquired.

Pingli smiled politely. "Third Miss, rest assured. We'll thoroughly interrogate him and report to Godfather in due time." His response made it clear that he didn't want to share more details with Luo Sheng.

"But I want to know," Luo Sheng asserted with confidence.

Si Nan was snatched home from the street by Miss Luo, only to bid his time for the perfect moment to assassinate Commander Luo. This showed Si Nan had a level of careful consideration and planning that went beyond the abilities of an average person.

Pingli fell silent momentarily before speaking, "Based on our initial interrogations, Si Nan's father was arrested by Jinlin Guards more than ten years ago, leading to the ruin of their family and leaving only the young orphaned Si Nan and a servant. Si Nan has always harbored the desire to seek vengeance for his father, and it so happened that you brought him back to our mansion two years ago..."

"Then you can tend to your matters, Eldest Brother. I'll go meet Si Nan," Luo Sheng insisted.

"Third Miss, there's no need for you to dirty your eyes by going to a place like the prison," Pingli implored.

Luo Sheng sneered in response, "He stabbed Father and deceived me. I can't let him off so easily."

Pingli's complexion shifted slightly, and he continued to persuade, "Once our interrogation of Si Nan is concluded, we will ensure he suffers a fate worse than death. There's no need for Third Miss to take the matters personally."

A hint of mockery flickered in Luo Sheng's eyes. She didn't buy the explanation Pingli was offering.

Jinlin Guards were known as the Emperor's watchful eyes and possessed the authority to investigate and arrest. Over the years, many officials have lost their families due to Jinlin Wei's arrests. If what Pingli said were indeed the case, why had Si Nan's interrogation not concluded even after a month had passed? And why were they afraid that she might impulsively attack Si Nan?

Pingli tried coaxing her as if she were the former Miss Luo.

"Very well," Luo Sheng uttered these words, and she observed Pingli's expression slightly relaxed. She bent the corners of her lips: "But I still want to meet Si Nan. I promise not to take any action, and I'll also have Fifth Brother accompany me. So, Eldest Brother, you will agree to my request, right?"

Pingli had no choice but to agree. With Godfather now awake, the words of the Third Miss carried significant weight. If he disagreed, she might become hostile towards him.

"Fourth Brother, Fifth Brother, you two go accompany Third Miss," Pingli said while subtly signaling Qisi with a look.

[1] Si Gongzi in Chapter 47


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