Chapter 161
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Ning Shu suddenly thought that if Xiahou Qing was born in the Imperial Family, Xiao Yunyi and the others might not have a place in the Imperial Family. However, their fates were already set. It might be a good thing that they didn't have to step on the Imperial Family's bottomless quagmire.
Xiahou Qing scoffed softly, his lips curling up. "Aren't you thinking of harming others to benefit yourself?"
Ah!
How did he see through it? Although it was easy to talk to smart people, it was really stressful to be too smart.
Ning Shu smiled embarrassedly, her eyes blinking as she showed her sincerity. "How could that be? My daughter's admiration for Your Highness can be seen by the sun and the moon, the heavens and the earth. "She looked as if she wanted to swear an oath and show him her sincerity.
Listening to her obedient and fawning voice, like the dewdrop in the middle of a new lotus in early summer, soft and dripping, Xiahou Qing's throat was dry and he suddenly felt thirsty. He picked up the teacup and took another sip to hide it. After a while, he continued, "Tell me what you've found so far."
When they got to the point, Ning Shu immediately became serious.
"When Your Highness was discussing state affairs with His Majesty, I went to ask about Qi Juanyu's situation before she went missing. According to the Qi Family's servants, she went into her room to rest yesterday and didn't come out after that. Old Princess Yu was the last person to see Qi Juanyu, and it was a quarter past nine. This was confirmed by several servants, so it shouldn't be wrong. Later, at a quarter past eleven, Mama Hui and the others rushed in after hearing the commotion, but she had already disappeared. According to the current time, Qi Juanyu should have disappeared between a quarter past nine and a quarter past eleven. "
"Then, the key was released at a quarter past five, and the palace gates opened at a quarter past three the next day. Therefore, if Qi Juanyu was kidnapped, she must have been hidden somewhere and could only be taken out of the palace after the palace gates opened. After all, there are many guards in the palace, and it's not a good idea to hide in the palace. "Therefore, when she saw that Old Princess Consort Yu's carriage was about to leave the palace, she had an idea.
Xiahou Qing listened quietly and nodded. "You don't have to worry about this. After hearing that Qi Juanyu went missing, I have already asked His Majesty to order the palace guards to strictly check all the carriages leaving the palace, regardless of whether they are noble or commoner." He thought for a moment and then asked, "How is the terrain around Fragrant Hall?"
Ning Shu dipped her fingertips in water and drew a simple topographic map of the Fragrant Palace Hall.
Beside her, Jiu Si stuck his head out to take a look. He realized that the topographic map was really … lifelike … It was the kind that could only be understood but not described. There were a few squares and a few circles. Perhaps only Lady Ning knew what she was drawing. He silently glanced at her and tactfully retracted his gaze. He did not interrupt.
Ning Shu was keenly aware of this. She awkwardly rubbed the tip of her nose and continued to analyze after drawing. She thought, "Fortunately, Xiahou Qing can't see. I don't have to embarrass myself in front of him."
"Let's talk about the topography of Fragrant Palace Hall. Fragrant Palace Hall was originally a converted library. Apart from the main pavilion, it was surrounded by high palace walls. I followed the imperial bodyguards and searched inside and out, but did not find any hidden compartments or secret passages. Qi Juanyu's bedroom was located on the second floor. Apart from the servants guarding the door, there was only one window in the hall. It was empty outside the window. Not even the shadow of a tree could be seen. "
Xiahou Qing muttered to himself for a moment and then followed her words. "So the biggest point of suspicion is when and how did the other party steal Qi Juanyu under the noses of so many people?"
"Yes." Ning Shu nodded and continued, "There is also Shen Xing, who committed suicide. Her actions indicate that she most likely participated in this matter to avenge Wen Cairen. But what role does the Wolf Demon play in this matter? Is it just a diversion that the other party used to cover up their actions after hearing about it? "
The Wolf Demon that was killed nine years ago and the bloody claw marks that began to appear half a month ago. Wen Cairen who was killed by the poisonous bees six years ago and Shen Xing who committed suicide yesterday …
These two seemingly unrelated matters finally intersected with Qi Juanyu. It was really confusing. Oh right, there was also the Imperial Astronomer. The mystery of the blood signature had not been solved yet.
A lot of questions were thrown at them as if they were free. Really — Life is full of disasters, one disaster after another. Horizontal scroll: My condolences.
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