Mo Liandi's eyes were filled with gentle light. However, those around him were shocked. Was this still their War King who had always shown no interest in women?
Looking at the two people standing in front of the corpse pieces, one feeding and the other eating, many people couldn't help swallowing their saliva. They felt a faint nausea in their hearts. Miss Liu was truly... ferocious!
Who else among the women in the world could act like this?
Mo Litian watched the affectionate interaction between the two. The smile on his face began to fade, and his hands involuntarily clenched into fists.
But Liu Rumei and Mo Liandi were so engrossed in each other that they seemed oblivious to the world around them.
In the end, Liu Rumei didn't find any clues on Xiao He's body. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed tightly, and her forehead was filled with confusion.
Seeing her staring intently at the corpse pieces, Mo Liandi felt quite helpless. "There's always a way out. We'll surely find some clues."
Mo Litian walked over at this moment and said to Liu Rumei, "I've sent people to check the silk thread you gave me before. It's Shu silk, which is not rare. Almost every palace in the imperial palace has it."
So, it was unlikely to find any clues from this silk thread.
Hearing this, Liu Rumei frowned even more. Mo Litian continued, "However, while going through the files, I found a clue."
Liu Rumei's eyes lit up. She immediately stood up and asked, "What clue?"
"Several months ago, Concubine Xiao passed away due to improper treatment by a quack doctor. Eunuch Xu, Doctor Xu, and Commander Xiao were all present that day!"
Liu Rumei's eyes sparkled. "Do you mean the murderer is related to this?"
Mo Litian shook his head. "It's just my speculation."
No one knew for sure what had really happened!
Mo Liandi, however, curled his lips into a smile. "There are no coincidences in this world. Maybe the matter of Concubine Xiao is the clue to this case!"
Mo Litian understood this principle, but...
"If it was really someone related to Concubine Xiao who did this, why did they also target Xiao He? Xiao He is Concubine Xiao's younger brother!"
Liu Rumei frowned and asked, "What exactly happened when Concubine Xiao died?"
Mo Litian's gentle voice slowly emerged. "I only heard that Concubine Xiao caught a cold. Unexpectedly, Doctor Song prescribed the wrong medicine. As a result, her condition worsened, and she died."
"Doctor Song?"
"Doctor Song Chang'an is highly skilled in medicine. His medical skills are the best in the Imperial Hospital!" No one had expected that such a person would prescribe the wrong medicine. "When Concubine Xiao died, she was pregnant. It was a double tragedy. The Emperor was extremely angry."
Liu Rumei pursed her lips and asked, "Where is this person now?"
Mo Liandi's lips curled into a sneering smile. "No one knows! Song Chang'an was taken to the prison of the Ministry of Justice and was about to be executed, but he suddenly disappeared!"
Mo Litian frowned. "When did this happen?"
Wasn't Song Chang'an supposed to be executed in the next few days? How could he suddenly disappear?
Mo Liandi said indifferently, "The day before yesterday, when Qi Zhenyu sneaked into the palace to spy on Concubine Zhang and was taken to the Ministry of Justice."
A look of confusion flashed across Liu Rumei's eyes. "What a coincidence! Who is Qi Zhenyu?"
For someone to be able to sneak into the imperial palace, this person must be either highly skilled in martial arts or from a powerful family.
Seeing the suspicion in Liu Rumei's eyes, Mo Liandi said casually, "Qi Zhenyu is Eunuch Xu's adopted son! He was in the Imperial Hospital on the day of Concubine Xiao's incident!"
In this way, everything was connected. Qi Zhenyu, Xiao He, Eunuch Xu, and Doctor Xu were all closely related to Concubine Xiao's incident.
Mo Litian also thought of this. "I'll send someone to bring Qi Zhenyu out right away!"
Mo Liandi curled his lips into a smile. "Your Highness the Crown Prince should hurry up. Noon is approaching!"
A hint of annoyance flashed across Mo Litian's heart, but he didn't say much. He immediately turned around and left.
Looking at Mo Litian's departing back, Liu Rumei couldn't help but sigh. She hoped that Mo Litian could save Qi Zhenyu!
Mo Liandi fed the last piece of pastry into her red lips, then winked at a guard beside him. The guard immediately understood and quickly fetched a basin of clean water.
Liu Rumei washed her hands and then walked towards Zilan Pavilion.
"Your Highness, is there any hidden story behind Concubine Xiao's death?" Since he was the best doctor in the Imperial Hospital, he shouldn't have made such a low - level mistake.
Mo Liandi's slightly cold voice slowly came. "The harem is full of complex relationships. I don't know how Concubine Xiao really died. Give me some time."
Liu Rumei nodded. She couldn't help but feel worried. Could she really solve this case within seven days?
Just as she was thinking like this, Mo Liandi unceremoniously grabbed her hand and softly asked, "What did Mo Yun say to you?"
He had wanted to ask clearly early this morning, but unfortunately, the timing was not right.
Hearing him call Mo Yun by his name directly, Liu Rumei subconsciously looked around. Seeing that there was no one around, she said, "He asked me to solve this case within seven days!"
In just three days, three people had died, and all of them had been dismembered. Doctor Xu and Commander Xiao had even been dismembered in broad daylight, and some parts of their bodies were missing. The murderer's modus operandi was extraordinary! Since this person dared to kill in broad daylight, he must have had a foolproof plan!
Thinking of this, Liu Rumei suddenly felt a splitting headache. She hoped that their speculation was correct. However, no one knew exactly what had happened to Concubine Xiao, and there were so many people involved. How could they know who the murderer's next target would be?
A cold light flashed across Mo Liandi's eyes, and his lips were curled into a sneering smile. He was really afraid of death! He was so impatient! Seven days. It was easier said than done!
Although he was extremely angry in his heart, he didn't say much.
The two of them came to Zilan Pavilion together. Concubine Zhang got the news and rushed over.
Seeing Liu Rumei, Concubine Zhang's eyes lit up. "Miss Liu, I was just talking about you, and here you are."
In just one night, Concubine Zhang had become haggard. However, her beautiful face now had a touch of vulnerability, making her even more charming.
People are visual creatures, and Liu Rumei was no exception. Moreover, Concubine Zhang had always been kind to her. She also smiled and said, "Didn't Your Highness rest well last night? Why do you look so haggard?"
Concubine Zhang shook her head helplessly. Her eyes were filled with melancholy. "I saw that scene with my own eyes yesterday. How could I fall asleep? Every time I close my eyes, I can see that bloody scene. Sigh... I should feel better in a few days!"
Liu Rumei softly advised, "Your Highness, why don't you leave Zilan Pavilion for a while and come back after this case is solved?"
Concubine Zhang shook her head without hesitation. "It's the same wherever I go! I feel more at ease here."