Sixi was a bit worried and couldn't help muttering, "If someone throws a corpse in front of him, he runs faster than anyone else!"
Although her voice was soft, it clearly reached everyone's ears.
Everyone exchanged glances. It was indeed a problem!
Xue Zhan widened his eyes, pointed at Sixi and said, "You're doing this on purpose, aren't you?"
Sixi immediately shrank behind Liu Rumei. Every time this lecher saw a corpse, he ran faster than anyone. If the clues Miss Liu had finally found were gone just like that, she would surely be extremely frustrated.
Liu Rumei couldn't help but rub her forehead. She had forgotten about this. "Your Excellency Xue might as well hand over Yanhong to His Highness the Crown Prince. I've heard that the imperial physicians in the palace are highly skilled. Maybe they can make Yanhong return to normal."
Mo Litian also nodded. "Alright."
Xue Zhan looked depressed, his eyes full of helplessness. "Can't you give me a bit of confidence?"
Zhang Yan and Xiao Heyuan both shook their heads and smiled bitterly. "Your Excellency, you'd better save your energy. Yanhong is the only clue we have now."
It was most appropriate to hand her over to His Highness the Crown Prince!
These words were like a sharp sword piercing deeply into Xue Zhan's heart. He couldn't help but sigh. "I'll give her to you. Let's make it clear first. If anything happens to this girl, I won't let you off."
Mo Litian replied with a gentle smile, "Your Excellency Xue, please rest assured!"
Seeing that it was getting dark, Sixi tugged at Liu Rumei's sleeve. "Miss, it's time for us to go back."
Only then did Liu Rumei notice the time. She quickly bid farewell to everyone.
Xue Zhan suddenly stood up. In an instant, he regained his elegant appearance. "Miss Liu, let me see you off."
Mo Litian's expression turned cold. This old problem of his really persisted!
Liu Rumei shook her head. "Your Excellency Xue, there's no need to trouble yourself. With Sixi accompanying me, I'll be fine."
After saying that, without further ado, she turned around and left.
Seeing this, the gentle smile on Mo Litian's face deepened. "It's time for me to return to the palace. Someone, take this girl away."
The guard standing at the door nodded respectfully. "Yes."
Xue Zhan snorted and walked towards the door.
Zhang Yan frowned and asked, "Your Excellency, where are you going?"
Xue Zhan replied without looking back, "The Flower Pavilion!"
Xiao Heyuan shook his head. "At this time, Your Excellency still has the mood to visit a brothel!"
The corner of Zhang Yan's mouth curled up into a smile. "This is exactly where Your Excellency is smart!"
A place like the Flower Pavilion couldn't have grown to its current scale without some powerful backing!
If they wanted to find information from such a noisy and filthy place, only someone like Your Excellency could do it!
The Crown Prince's power could make the forces behind the Flower Pavilion back off, while Your Excellency could obtain some other clues from other people. The two of them complemented each other quite well.
...
The Mansion of the Prince of Guoan.
As soon as Liu Rumei returned to the Western Courtyard, Yun Xi and Yun Li greeted her. Their eyes showed obvious exhaustion, but they still managed to cheer up. "Sister, you're back."
Liu Rumei frowned and gently stroked Yun Li's head. "What have you two been doing these two days? Why are you so exhausted?"
Yun Li replied with a smile, "The prince invited a master to teach us martial arts to strengthen our bodies so that we can protect you in the future."
Yun Xi yawned lazily. Suddenly, his eyes caught a glimpse of the mark on Liu Rumei's neck. His eyes instantly turned cold. "Sister, you're injured?"
At this moment, Yun Li also noticed the red mark on that fair neck. Who dared to do this to their sister? It was clearly an attempt on her life!
Liu Rumei subconsciously raised her hand to touch her neck and replied with a smile, "It's okay. It's just a minor injury."
After saying that, she gave them a charming smile. "Learning some martial arts for self - defense and to strengthen your body is a good thing. But don't overwork yourselves."
The two of them nodded. "Don't worry, sister."
Yun Li pursed her lips and said, "I'm just afraid that we won't be able to learn from you for a while."
Their sister had taken them in so that they could become coroners, but now...
A cold glint flashed in Yun Xi's eyes as he stared silently at the mark on Liu Rumei's neck.
Liu Rumei's eyes were filled with a smile. "It doesn't matter. There will be plenty of time in the future."
After saying that, her eyes fell on Sixi beside her. She said with a smile, "Sixi, go and prepare some food quickly. I'm starving."
She had been busy investigating the case all day and hadn't had dinner yet!
Sixi immediately nodded. "I'll go and prepare it right away."
As the night deepened, the crescent moon peeked out from behind the clouds, shyly spreading its light.
A figure stealthily slipped into Mo Liandi's study.
Seeing Mo Liandi who had been waiting in the room, the figure bowed respectfully. "Your subordinate pays respects to the prince."
Mo Liandi nodded and sat leisurely on the wooden chair.
This person was the one who had been following Liu Rumei today! Without further ado, he told Mo Liandi everything that had happened today, including the matter of Yanhong.
Mo Liandi's expression suddenly turned cold. "The Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion?"
They really had a lot of nerve!
After the person finished speaking, he slipped away and returned to Liu Rumei's side.
Ye Zhe, who was standing beside, said indifferently, "Your Highness, should we give them a warning?"
Mo Liandi nodded coldly. "Yes."
After Ye Zhe left, Mo Liandi looked at the night outside the window. His figure flashed and he headed in the direction of the Western Courtyard, stealthily slipping into Liu Rumei's room.
Looking at the person on the bed, his eyes were full of helplessness. He stepped forward, sat beside the bed, and looked at the red mark on that fair neck. His heart ached. He raised his hand to touch the mark and sighed, "You always get yourself into such a state..."
...
In the Marquis of Huaiyuan's Mansion.
Ning Yan'er's eyes were full of anger. "Didn't you say it would be foolproof? Why is that bitch still alive!"
A Bi knelt on the ground respectfully and couldn't help but grit her teeth. "Please forgive this servant, Your Highness the Princess!"
There was only Liu Rumei alone. That person should have had no problem dealing with a woman. What exactly had gone wrong?
Ning Yan'er snorted, her eyes full of coldness. "Liu Rumei! How detestable!"
Involuntarily, she thought of what Mo Liandi had said. The anger in her heart boiled even more. Her eyes were filled with frost. She clenched her fists tightly, and her sharp fingernails dug into her flesh without her realizing it.
Seeing Ning Yan'er like this, A Bi's heart trembled, but she didn't dare to say much.
Just then, the candle flame in the room suddenly dimmed. Both of them were startled.
Thankfully, A Bi quickly supported Ning Yan'er and said softly, "Your Highness, don't be afraid. Maybe the wind is too strong and blew out the candle. I'll light it up right away."
Ning Yan'er nodded repeatedly, her voice a bit frightened. "Hurry up."
"Yes."
When the room was lit up again, Ning Yan'er let out a sigh of relief.
However, the next moment, her face turned deathly pale.