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Ji Rui was momentarily unsure whether to invite the person into the mansion, contemplating whether to suggest discussing the compensation outside instead.
Sang Qingxiao interjected, "Are you really planning to discuss this right at the entrance?" She scanned the area and noticed that the crowd of onlookers was growing. She wondered how their commotion would affect the good reputation of Ji Mansion.
It depended on how far the other party would escalate things. Hesitant due to the other party's status, Ji Rui ultimately compromised, forcing a smile as she led them into the mansion.
Just outside Ji Mansion, Sang Qingxiao had sensed an aura of something supernatural, and once inside, it became even more pronounced; she could even pinpoint its location. Old Vine stubbornly refused to enter Ji Mansion and took Xiao Ye, who was eager to join in, with him.
Ji Rui guided everyone into the Conference Hall. Once everyone was seated, she intended to apologize again, but Sang Qingxiao interrupted her.
"Your Excellency," she asked directly, "is there anyone injured on the north side today?"
The abruptness of the question startled Ji Rui. Was this related to the child? Their purpose for entering the mansion wasn't to discuss children; their earlier performance outside had merely been a convenient excuse.
Though her face betrayed unease, confusion clouded Ji Rui's thoughts. "I don't understand what you're talking about. The highest amount my family has compensated before is one hundred taels of silver, and that was just for a child."
"You brought four of our children here," Sang Qingxiao replied. "That means you've caused us four times the worry. I should compensate you more."
"One hundred gold pieces—how about that?"
Sang Qingxiao remained unfazed and continued to persuade her. "Miss Ji, we truly aren't short on money. I've already told you our real objective; why hide it? Is there something about that person that puzzles you? Prolonged contact might not be beneficial for you."
"The Ji Family has come this far with great difficulty; don't let a moment's thoughtlessness ruin everything."
Ji Rui listened in confusion, speculating that perhaps an enemy who had harmed him had come looking for revenge. She couldn't fathom how he had gotten entangled with such figures. There were indeed many oddities; for instance, despite his severe injuries, they would heal over time without treatment. Ji Rui's care merely sped up the healing process.
Should she continue to tend to him? Doubts crept into Ji Rui's mind, but thinking of her son made her feel as though she could only proceed down this dark path.
She opened her mouth again, intending to conceal and deflect.
Sang Qingxiao spoke once more. "With Ji Mansion's financial resources and connections, finding someone shouldn't be difficult—especially since you reported it right after it happened. The city gates closed quickly. If it were just a common criminal, they wouldn't escape the city."
Moreover, all of Kishu is grateful for your family's kindness; with everyone's cooperation, the entire city has been thoroughly searched by capable hands.
After the first round of searches yielded no results, the government sealed off the city for another half month. During this time, Long City was searched three times with great intensity. Despite all this effort, nothing was found. Did you not have any other thoughts?
Ji Rui's heart raced, the sound growing louder in her ears. What was the girl trying to tell me by bringing this up?
Sang Qingxiao countered her question, asking who was severely injured on the north side. When did you start knowing him? Was it before or after you lost your child?
No, it couldn't be. He would never harm a child.
Why are you so sure he wouldn't harm a child? Could it be that he has a close relationship with you and your child? Let me take a wild guess—could it be your missing husband?
From Ji Rui's expression, it was clear that Sang Qingxiao had hit the nail on the head.
The demon Old Vine mentioned must be that son-in-law.
Since the father could possibly be a demon and possesses great power, the child's Half-Demon physique should not be weak.
Sang Qingxiao wanted to learn more about the son-in-law and asked, did your son show any unusual traits when he was young?
Ji Rui would not allow anyone to speak ill of her son. "Miss Sang, if your only severely injured resident on the north side is my son-in-law, then I can clearly tell you—he is a demon."
The reason I mentioned your son is that children born from human-demon unions likely have abnormal constitutions. I just wanted to assess your son’s childhood health to determine what kind of demon your son-in-law might be and his strength.
Ji Rui was stunned by Sang Qingxiao's words. While she was lost in thought, Sang Qingxiao asked Xuan Yin about his time after resigning from The Office of Censors and showed her a specially crafted Demon Catcher badge from the Great Jing Dynasty.
Before Ji Rui could voice her questions, she flipped the badge over several times, ultimately swallowing her doubts.
So that man really is a demon?!
"Ji Young Lady," Sang Qingxiao continued, "you are his closest companion; you must have had suspicions in your heart all along. It’s just that no one has given you a definitive answer, so you've held onto hope and subconsciously ignored these suspicions."
Now that everything has been laid bare before you, do you still wish to deceive yourself?
You’ve been married for quite some time now, yet you still allow others to call you 'young lady.' While it's reasonable for women to hold positions outside their homes and be addressed respectfully as 'young lady,' being called 'madam' would give your husband face. If you're unwilling to grant him even that respect, perhaps you don’t care for him as much as you claim?
If you don't like him, why cover for him?
I have thoroughly inquired about how you lost your son. Upon reflection, the most likely scenario is that he took your child away.
You once asked him to help find your son, didn't you? Yet he told you he couldn't find him.
But demons have an extremely keen sense of smell, and their connection with their offspring is strong. Given his profound demonic powers and all these advantages, how could he keep claiming he couldn’t find him? Who would believe that?
Sang Qingxiao was caught in a whirlwind of emotions, a long analysis and persuasion intertwined with the doubts that Ji Rui had buried deep within her heart. She believed it.
Laughter erupted, only to be followed by tears; soon, she was laughing while crying, her state becoming increasingly frantic.
He truly had a heart as ruthless as this!
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