Chapter 377: One Step Ahead

"It was my cousin who gave it to me..."

Yang Lingxiang's voice was feeble, she obstinately refused to change her story.

He Chuandong pushed through the crowd, loudly defending himself.

"Nonsense. I lost my jade pendant long ago, and that note wasn't written by me."

With that, he suddenly turned to look at the servants and guards around, and said coldly,

"Although I don't know where I lost the jade pendant, it certainly did not leave the Governor's Office. Whoever took it, or stole it, whatever their intention, there is still a chance to come forward. But if I find out myself, I won't let them off easily."

The He Family's servants all lowered their heads.

The people present were somewhat alarmed.

One can guard against a thousand things, but a thief within the family is hardest to guard against.

If one of the He Residence's own betrayed their master and caused such a farce, it likely wasn't as simple as trying to help a down-and-out noble girl become a concubine.