novelden Chapter 137 Murder Case
Chapter 137 Murder Case
If it were modern times, Mo Hua would definitely be a new woman with great wisdom and independent spirit.
Just as the two were immersed in this discussion about women's autonomy, there was a knock on the door outside the carriage, interrupting their thoughts.
"Who is it?" Ling Mohui asked somewhat unhappily.
"Young Madam, it's Guard Mo Yi. There's something wrong with the lord's carriage, so I'm afraid he needs to ride in the same carriage with you."
Ling Mohui sighed inwardly, what you fear is bound to come true.
Soon, Mo Hua and Mo Qi were politely asked to get off the car, and were replaced by Fu Yansheng and Ling Zhiyun, whom Ling Mohui disliked.
Not wanting to get entangled with them, Ling Mohui simply closed her eyes and pretended to sleep, trying to avoid this awkward situation.
"Have you been drinking?" Fu Yansheng keenly caught the faint aroma of alcohol in the air and asked in a low voice.
Ling Mohui pretended to be asleep and did not respond.
Ling Zhiyun gently said, "Maybe Sister is tired. After returning to the mansion, I immediately ordered someone to prepare a hangover soup."
Fu Yansheng nodded slightly, his deep voice full of gratitude: "Thank you for your help."
Ling Zhiyun waved her hands quickly, tears glistening in her eyes, and her words were full of sincerity: "No, no, you two are family to me. As long as you are safe and happy, what does it matter if I suffer a little grievance?"
Before he finished speaking, tears were already welling up in his eyes.
Fu Yansheng was about to open his mouth to comfort her when the carriage suddenly stopped again.
"What's going on?" Fu Yansheng leaned forward slightly, stuck his head out, and asked outside the car with a look of confusion and alertness between his brows.
"Master, it seems that the police are here to visit. The situation seems a little unusual."
There was a hint of solemnity in Mo Yi's words that was hard to conceal.
Upon hearing this, Fu Yansheng gently lifted a corner of the curtain with his slender fingers, and his eyes immediately fell on the scene not far away: the prefect of Jingzhao was wearing official uniform, with a solemn face, leading a group of stern-looking runners, forming an insurmountable barrier, blocking the front of the convoy.
Noticing Fu Yansheng's presence, the Jingzhao prefect's expression softened instantly, and he bowed respectfully and said, "Sir Prime Minister, I am sorry to bother you. A murder case just happened in the city, and according to custom, we must conduct routine inspections on vehicles passing through."
"Murder?" Inside the carriage, Ling Mohui, who had originally closed her eyes to rest, was startled in her heart. All sleepiness disappeared, and her bright eyes suddenly widened, full of shock and confusion.
"Please, my Lord and the ladies, move aside for a moment and cooperate with our work."
Although the tone of the Jingzhao prefect was humble, his order revealed unquestionable authority.
Although he did not hold the highest position, he was still a highly respected figure in the capital.
The group got off the car as instructed and slowly moved to the side of the alley. The carriage was led to the side of the road and each person was subjected to a thorough search.
Because the Jin Mansion was holding a banquet today, all the dignitaries and nobles along the way were intercepted. For a moment, everyone gathered in the corner of the alley, and they couldn't help but talk about this sudden tragic event. The atmosphere became heavy and tense.
The news gradually grew, and rumors were blown away by the wind. Ling Mohui keenly caught a name - "Man Yun". These two words were like thunder, exploding in her mind.
Manyun? How could it be related to the murder?
Just as he was thinking about this, a stretcher covered with white cloth was brought over by the police. It was obvious that this was the victim of the murder.
A breeze blew, and a corner of the white cloth was inadvertently lifted, revealing a vague outline underneath.
When Ling Mohui saw this, her heart tightened. She looked carefully and found that the familiar face was Manyun!
How could she be so unfortunate to die suddenly?
In addition to being shocked, Ling Mohui's heart was in turmoil. As a popular figure around Deng Guiping, no one should dare to offend Manyun easily. Why did it come to this?
"The murderer may be among us, everyone be vigilant!"
A sudden shout came from the crowd, like a stone thrown into a lake, causing ripples.
The officers immediately became alert upon hearing the sound, knives flashed, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
At this moment, an agile black shadow passed across the roof like a ghost, breaking the tranquility of the night.
The scene immediately fell into chaos, with the dignitaries either panicking or trying to flee.
Ling Zhiyun was frightened by this sudden change and snuggled tightly in Fu Yansheng's arms for protection.
The assassin seemed to have a clear goal as he walked straight through the chaotic crowd, aiming directly at Fu Yansheng!
Ling Mo recognized the face at a glance - Lu Fei!
An encounter at Hongfu Temple had left his fierce and cold face deeply imprinted in her memory, making it hard to forget.
At this moment, Lu Fei's target was actually Fu Yansheng!
Realizing this, Ling Mohui quickly dodged to the side, trying to avoid becoming an innocent victim.
However, just as Lu Fei was about to approach Fu Yansheng, a black figure suddenly emerged from the darkness like a messenger of the night, swung a sword, and the sword energy was so strong that it forced Lu Fei back several steps.
Seeing that the officers and soldiers were quickly surrounding him, Lu Fei was obviously unwilling to stay for long. He turned his cunning eyes to Ling Mohui who was not far away, with a look of inexplicable malice and calculation.
Ling Mohui secretly thought that something was wrong and a bad premonition arose in her heart.
"Ling Mohui!" The warning had just been sounded when the crisis was imminent.
Fu Yansheng reacted quickly, but Lu Fei was already close like a ghost, and the situation was critical and ready to break out!
Ling Mohui felt like her life was hanging by a thread. She knew that there was a great possibility that she would become Fu Yansheng's scapegoat. With no way out, a sword stabbed straight into her chest.
Fortunately, the tip of the sword just brushed past her without causing any harm. Ling Mohui was still in shock and looked at everything happening in front of her with horror.
Just at this moment, Zheng Jiaxuan, holding a long sword, moved as fast as lightning, and with one sharp sword, he cut Lu Fei's weapon into two pieces.
Faced with this sudden intervention, Lu Fei's eyes widened with anger, and he stared at Zheng Jiaxuan with gritted teeth: "So it's your kid, what a narrow road for enemies!"
Zheng Jiaxuan's eyes flashed with coldness, and his voice was as cold as ice: "You are also to blame for the death of my parents!"
After saying that, the two men crossed figures, swords flashed like weaving, and a fierce duel began. The air seemed to be frozen by the murderous intent at this moment.
Lu Fei noticed that the atmosphere around him suddenly changed and that danger was lurking on all sides. He thought to himself that something was not good and made a quick decision, preparing to find an opportunity to retreat to avoid falling into unnecessary danger.
Cold sweat trickled down Ling Mohui's back like a stream, soaking her clothes. Her legs seemed to have lost the strength to support them and kept shaking, revealing her extreme panic and helplessness.
Fu Yansheng rushed forward and embraced Ling Mohui. As he ran, he shouted to the people around him, "Quick! Go get the best imperial physician right away!"
In fact, Ling Mohui’s physical injuries were not too serious, but the huge psychological shock made her almost collapse.
But in Fu Yansheng's eyes, all this was misunderstood as a critical situation where her life was hanging by a thread.