sjar Chapter 406: Let’s stop here
Chapter 406: Let’s stop here
Mo Huaizun's words drew everyone's attention to Gu Yixiao.
They looked at him with disdain, wondering what a mere corpse shepherd could possibly discover.
If it weren't for her beautiful face that was so attractive to women, she wouldn't even be qualified to enter the imperial palace.
But since Mo Huaizun had spoken, they could only listen.
"Miss Gu, I'm entrusting you with the care of the Emperor's immortal body. The reward afterwards will definitely not disappoint you."
Ling Yuanlong suddenly interrupted, with a hint of obscurity and coldness on his brows.
She was looking at Gu Yixiao, and the latter was also looking at her.
The two looked at each other in silence for a while, and the atmosphere was a little weird.
Some people keenly noticed that there was something fishy going on.
Ling Yuan's eyes curved coldly, and he smiled to Gu Yi in a gentle voice, "Just tell us what happened at the crime scene. For a corpse shepherd, it should be his duty to speak for the corpse."
"Don't worry, the people from Jueya are here today and won't put you in any danger."
The last sentence is meaningful and points directly to Ling Yuanlong.
"Also, if you can help Ji Ling find the real murderer, you will enjoy the highest courtesy in the future as long as it is within our country's territory, and you will be able to use the store resources at will."
"Or... I am still short of a concubine. What do you think?"
Everyone looked surprised.
For Gu Yixiao, this is truly a tremendous benefit, like flying up to the tree and becoming a phoenix?
The seventeenth prince tried his best to bring this case to light. Could it be that he is not the murderer?
When Chu Yi heard this, he immediately thought of his sister who was completely devoted to Ling Yuanhan.
Chu Ge has been with him through thick and thin, and this bastard still wants to find a concubine?
"It's so funny. In this era, people still think it's an honor to be a concubine. You treat yourself like a mineral vein, and everyone wants you."
Ling Yuanhan was not angry. He looked at Gu Yixiao with a smile on his handsome face and his eyes shining like waves of love. He explained.
"No, Your Highness is only trying his best to give. The choice is of course still in Miss Gu's hands."
Listen, this is such a nice thing to say.
Which woman would not be drowned in the affectionate gaze of the Seventeenth Prince?
Ling Yuanlong's face flashed with impatience, but his tone sounded like a flirtation with deep affection.
"Miss Gu is someone I invited. Whatever she wants will naturally be provided by the Princess's Mansion. There is no need for my Seventeenth Brother to worry about it."
Ling Yuanlong pursed his lips and looked into Gu Yixiao's eyes with his dark gaze.
"Miss Gu, what do you want to say?"
With Mo Huaizun's testimony, all the promises made by these two crown princes will surely be fulfilled.
Gu Yixiao will go from being an unknown and weathered corpse shepherd to a guest of honor that all the powerful and wealthy will treat with respect.
Reach the sky in one step.
This opportunity is fleeting.
Isn't what people are waiting for in their lives just an opportunity and a chance of success that they can only encounter by chance?
The point is, what did she really discover?
Gu Yixiao was silent for a moment, the spiritual power in his palm lit up, withdrew from the old emperor's body, and then disappeared.
She looked away and said calmly, "No."
"I just want to remind you, Princess. If the traces of the Soul-Returning Curse in the Emperor's heart are not cleared up quickly, it will soon cover his entire body, making it difficult to recover his body."
That kind of death would not be a pretty sight.
……That's it?
The Seventeenth Prince's party looked disappointed.
I thought I could tell them some useful information and waste their time.
Ling Yuanlong's breathing was silent and slow, and a smile passed across his lips.
Ling Yuanhan wondered how the person whom Mo Huaizun had specifically asked about could have found nothing.
The truth of the case is about to be further revealed, and Mo Huaizun will certainly not let it go easily.
He frowned slightly, and his aura became more solemn.
Just as he was about to say something, a cold hand covered his lips.
Not only that, a layer of coolness pressed against his neck, as if... as if someone was hugging him from behind.
Has she always been in this position?
Mo Huaizun's solemn aura became fragmented.
He realized that Zhu Jiu didn't let him speak.
why?
It doesn't matter. He never needs anyone to tell him what to do.
This is a matter of principle.
Mo Huaizun was already feeling depressed after being suppressed the whole night, but his desire to win never died down.
He used his internal energy to resist Zhu Jiu, but to no avail.
Zhu Jiu even pinched his earlobe soothingly.
There is a tingling sensation like gnawing by teeth.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Mo Huaizun felt panicked and nervous for the first time.
His spiritual power was instantly redirected, and was all used to suppress the unruly blood in his body.
I could vaguely hear a soft, ghostly voice.
"Chief Mo, let's just end this matter here, okay?"
At first glance, it sounds like she's just acting coquettishly.
But they covered his mouth and still asked if he was okay.
There was a flash of helplessness in Mo Huaizun's eyes.
Forget it, it’s rare that she acts like a spoiled child, and besides, he could guess what was going on from Zhu Jiu’s reaction.
So everyone dispersed, the investigation into the case is still ongoing, and those who don't know the truth are still looking forward to the results of the investigation.
A few people found it weird.
Only those at the top knew that, unless something unexpected happened, there would be no result before the new emperor ascended the throne.
……
With the national mourning behind them, the people of Jiling applauded behind closed doors, and left with tears in their eyes.
This is called political correctness.
All in all, the imperial capital was shrouded in a hazy cloud.
Only the Fanghua Garden in the Princess's Mansion was as quiet as ever, and the years were peaceful. Everyone was taking a peaceful nap in their coffins.
"Epiphyllum, do you know what I discovered?"
Gu Yixiao's voice came out from the coffin, muffled.
Zhu Jiu continued to swing on the swing.
The voice was light, "Yes, in the heart wrapped in the resurrection spell, there is a trace of the lover's seal disintegrating."
The Lover's Seal is planted in the heart of the lover, which means mutual understanding.
Isn't it wonderful? Actually, it's not.
This thing is divided into son and mother.
The mother seal controls the son seal, causing the latter to fall in love with him uncontrollably.
The seal on the old emperor's body is the mother's seal, which means he is the actual controller.
"First, the Lover's Seal is a product of Confucianism, which emphasizes that words must be followed and that there is no quality. This is why the monks cannot detect it. Second, it is protected by the remains of the Soul-Returning Spell."
"Ling Yuanlong originally just wanted you to collect the body, but she probably didn't expect that you could use drugs to help you remove some of the curse residue from the old emperor's heart in a short period of time and see the clues."
If she had known this, she would never have let Gu Yixiao get close to the corpse.
Xingjun was shocked, "So that's how it is!"
"No." His expression changed, "You mean Ling Yuanlong?"
Why would Zhu Jiu mention this name in this context?
Unless, she is the murderer.
That seal...
It was rumored that the old emperor treated Princess Ling Yuanlong like a treasure, and when she was one year old, she participated in government affairs and was personally taught by the old emperor. Because of his love for her, he was reluctant to let her leave the palace to open another residence.
It is rumored that the princess resembles her mother.
Rumor has it that the princess is fond of both men and women, and often hunts for beauties in the palace, coming out with her clothes in disarray. The old emperor cannot bear to blame her.
Her clothes were in disarray...it seemed that she was like this when she first saw Ling Yuanlong at the city gate.
In fact, how could a person like the old emperor really allow Ling Yuanlong to get close to others?
They are just psychedelic flowers that dazzle people's eyes.
When Xingjun thought of this, he almost felt nauseous and was extremely disgusted with the old emperor.
Gu Yixiao was no longer shocked. She was only surprised that Zhu Jiu actually knew about the Lover's Seal. She raised her voice a little, "How did you know?"
She covered it up quickly.
Zhu Jiu said as a matter of course, "I have been paying attention to you, of course I can see it."
"..."
It was a very ordinary sentence, but Gu Yixiao felt that the coffin was hot, as if it was on fire.
She turned over, which was rare, and curled up and bit her fingers.
The eyes in the darkness flickered with light.
"Epiphyllum, Chief Mo didn't ask me if you did it?"
She felt that Mo Huaizun didn't seem to be willing to give up, and she was even prepared to face the questioning, but nothing happened.
Mo Huaizun brushed it off lightly.
"Yeah." Zhu Jiu supported himself on Gu Yixiao's coffin, squinted his eyes, and swung his legs leisurely.
Gu Yixiao heard the faint sound of heels hitting the coffin.
She thought back to the nursery rhymes she had heard as a child, and suddenly she felt… a sense of security all around.
Gu Yixiao wanted to talk.
"That lover's seal seemed to have been planted for many years, so when I felt it, I immediately realized where the remains of the sub-seal were for a moment."
It’s on Ling Yuanlong.
Zhu Jiu said: "You saw it, but you lied."
Gu Yixiao's voice was a little low, but very firm, "I once thought that it was absolutely right to speak for the corpse."
"But this time, Ling Yuanlong resisted the corruption and control of the Lover's Seal and got rid of the old emperor. This was a thorough and long-planned revenge."
"I'd rather help her."
"Besides..." Gu Yixiao bit his fingers harder and curled up tighter.
"The social circles of the living are always malicious towards such victims, which eventually leads to the victims becoming dead."
She paused for a moment and concluded, "From a secular perspective, let the princess succeed in her revenge in a 'glorious' way."
"Is this also why you helped me hinder the progress of the case?"
"No." Zhu Jiu shook his head, "Just helping a friend."
Xingjun was so anxious that he was running around and shouting to Gu Yixiao from a distance.
"It's obviously for you. If you want to tell the truth, my Youyou will ensure that you get what you want. If you choose to hide it, she will help you stop Mo Huaizun and say hello to your new lover so that you will not be assassinated by Ling Yuanlong."
"Come on, this is not the first to bow to heaven and earth, the second to bow to the star god, friends bow to each other, and become sworn brothers!"
"..." Zhu Jiu was choked with speechlessness.
It can be seen that Xingjun still understands Zhu Jiu.