Xia Mian’s eyes drooped slightly; the Shen couple was cursed by Shen Man, and logically, they should be victims. But now, seeing the Jade Stone in Murong Shuang’s hand, Xia Mian couldn’t help but think a bit more. How did the Shen couple obtain this Jade Stone? Do they know what this Jade Stone represents? Lu Zechuan unintentionally glanced up, seeing Xia Mian’s serious expression, and walked up to her, asking in a low voice, "What’s wrong?" Xia Mian didn’t hide anything, directly telling Lu Zechuan that she saw his grandmother receive a Jade Stone identical to the one she found at the old Xia Family residence. Xia Mian took out the Jade Stone and showed it to Lu Zechuan. Lu Zechuan’s dark eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of depth. "I’ll ask my grandmother." Lu Zechuan had always been troubled by Shen Xiang’s death; previously, he thought these two were also victims due to the curse. But if the elderly couple knew Shen Man before, then were they still victims? Lu Zechuan had too many questions in his heart; he wouldn’t feel at ease without answers! Murong Shuang was tidying up, and suddenly a shadow appeared in front of her. When she looked up, she saw Lu Zechuan’s tall figure. Immediately, Murong Shuang’s face softened as she kindly asked, "Ah Chuan, what’s wrong?" Lu Zechuan got straight to the point, "Grandmother, I seem to have seen you put something shiny into your pocket just now. What is it? Can I take a look?" Murong Shuang paused and reached into her pocket, pulling out the Cat Claw Jade, "Are you talking about this?" Lu Zechuan looked down, staring at the Cat Claw Jade in Murong Shuang’s hand, his expression gradually turning serious. This Jade Stone was indeed identical to the one Xia Mian found. Lu Zechuan took the Jade Stone from Murong Shuang’s hand, "Grandmother, I really Jade Stone. Can you give it to me?" Murong Shuang smiled, "Of course, this Jade Stone was given to me by a sage who said it would protect me from all harm and illnesses throughout my life. Giving it to you, I hope my Ah Chuan can also be free from worries and have everything go smoothly!" Murong Shuang’s words made Lu Zechuan reluctant to accept the Jade Stone, "Since a sage gave it to you, please keep it safe, Grandmother!" As he said this, Lu Zechuan placed the Jade Stone back in Murong Shuang’s hand. Murong Shuang smiled gently, grabbed Lu Zechuan’s hand, placed the Jade Stone in his palm, eyes full of affection, "Silly child, what are you talking about! You are your mother’s only flesh and blood, and the only concern of your grandmother’s life. Whatever you like, even if it’s the moon in the sky, grandmother will pick it for you! Let alone just a stone." Murong Shuang curled Lu Zechuan’s fingers so he could hold onto the entire Jade Stone, "Alright, let’s go home!" This time, Lu Zechuan didn’t refuse again. Since this Jade Stone was identical to the one Xia Mian found, it shows that this Jade Stone is not simple. Since Grandmother doesn’t know what it is, keeping it by her side might bring trouble to her. Shen Fei watched from the side as Lu Zechuan accepted the Jade Stone, his eyes narrowed slightly but said nothing. Lu Zechuan arranged to send the Shen couple back home; it was almost evening. Murong Shuang insisted that Lu Zechuan stay for dinner at the Shen’s. Unable to decline, Lu Zechuan agreed with Xia Mian’s approval. After so many years, Lu Zechuan dined at the Shen’s again, Murong Shuang took it very seriously, asking the servants to carefully prepare the dinner. Lu Zechuan wandered around the Shen Family estate with Xia Mian. Perhaps it was Lu Zechuan’s illusion, but after receiving the Jade Stone from his grandmother, he felt his body was much lighter than before; the previous haunting state from misfortune seemed improved. Lu Zechuan pulled out the Jade Stone, lost in thought, "This thing is quite intriguing." Hearing Lu Zechuan’s words, Xia Mian glanced back at him. She had studied the Cat Claw Stone before, and it indeed had significant benefits for those like her who practiced Taoist Techniques or had superpowers; normal people couldn’t sense the mysterious aspect of this Jade Stone. But Lu Zechuan could feel the magic of this thing; what does this suggest? "If the origins of this thing were clear, leaving it with Grandmother might help her extend her life," Lu Zechuan said with mild regret. "Not necessarily," Xia Mian smiled lightly, "For ordinary people, this thing is no different from regular jade ornaments." Lu Zechuan furrowed his brow, sensing the deeper meaning in Xia Mian’s words, but didn’t say more, "Shall I take you to see where my mom used to live?" It’s also a way for his mother to recognize his yet-to-be-wedded wife. Xia Mian nodded lightly. Lu Zechuan led Xia Mian through a flower field to a standalone building behind it. Shen Xiang was like Murong Shuang, enjoying quiet and tending flowers, so the place she lived seemed somewhat desolate. After Shen Xiang passed, all the Shen Family’s love was given to Shen Man, who couldn’t even tolerate Shen Xiang’s residence and wanted to destroy it. Lu Zechuan exchanged not expelling her from the Lu Family for the key to Shen Xiang’s standalone building. Even though he dared not enter the building again, he always carried the key with him. Lu Zechuan took out the key, opened the door, and led Xia Mian inside. The first-floor floor had a thin layer of dust; as they walked in, they left a row of faint footprints. In the corner, spiders were diligently weaving webs. Once, this was his mother’s paradise, now it has become desolate. Lu Zechuan lowered his eyes, showing a bit of loneliness, "Without Shen Man, even if Mother remarried, Grandfather and Grandmother wouldn’t let this place become so abandoned." Xia Mian said nothing; she simply picked up a broom from the corner and began cleaning. Since this was where Lu Zechuan’s mother lived before, and she was so wonderful, it shouldn’t gather dust. Xia Mian gently swept away the dust, removed cobwebs from the corners, and wiped the furniture and stairs with a cloth. Lu Zechuan silently joined in, and the two quietly began cleaning the building. After tidying the first floor, Xia Mian went to the second floor. There were four rooms on the second floor: the dance room, music room on the left, and study room and bedroom on the right, Lu Zechuan opened all four rooms, the doors facing each other. Lu Zechuan went to clean the dance and music rooms, Xia Mian the study and bedroom. The study had two large bookshelves filled with various types of books. Since the room was well sealed and rarely visited, it wasn’t as dirty as the first floor, and the shelves weren’t dusty. On the third layer of the bookshelf, instead of books, there was a photo frame.
Shocked! The Young Master's Petite Darling Is a Master of Mysteries - Chapter 87
Updated: Oct 30, 2025 5:31 AM
