Everyone returned to the front yard under the arrangements of the Yao family. Even Lu Yao and her three servants did not return to the bridal chamber. They all returned. Including the corpse, it was also dragged to the center of the front yard.
With this sort of thing happening, there was no way to continue with the wedding banquet. The servants moved around the banquet and quickly removed the plates and bowls. The canopy was also removed. After the rain, the sky cleared up; however, everyone's mood became even gloomier.
The corpse was covered in water, and its clothes were completely soaked. Its hair was also very messy. But the people did not pay much attention to this. After all, it had been raining heavily. Lu Cuo was not the only one that had been caught in the rain. There were some people that quickly called for the servants to arrange a place for them to change their clothes upon entering the Yao manor.
But this detail did not escape Feng Yu Heng's eyes. She stared at the corpse for a while then began to laugh to herself.
Xuan Tianming asked her: "What are you laughing at?"
She shrugged: "There are still water plants in the hair. There is a small pond in the bridal courtyard. It was most likely fished out from there."
"Oh." Xuan Tianming nodded. After thinking a little, he said: "Then you need to think about who killed the person and threw the corpse into the pond, and who fished the corpse out."
Feng Yu Heng laughed once more, "Who killed the person? Either way, it's just the few of them. As for who fished it out … "She slightly raised her head and whispered into the air:" Ban Zou, if you were able to fish the person out, you should have seen who did it, right? "
A groan came from the air. Immediately following this, a figure flashed and appeared in front of the two.
Hidden guards needed to have this sort of ability. Not only did they need to hide well, but when they needed to appear, even if there were many people present, they needed to be able to do so without attracting any attention. Even if someone saw them, the effect would be limited to a normal guard standing in front of them.
Xuan Tianming asked Ban Zou: "Tell me, what's the situation?"
Ban Zou immediately replied: "That person was not killed by Lu Yao. It was a servant at her side, the one that was slightly chubby. But after Young Miss and the others left, Lu Yao met up with that man once more. It was that man that forcefully dragged Lu Yao over to the fake mountain next to the pond. This subordinate saw that they did not look like siblings. Instead, they looked like lovers. The two hugged each other and were very intimate. "
"Oh?" Feng Yu Heng raised her eyebrows, her eyes flashing with the light of gossip. "What's going on? Tell me in detail! "
Ban Zou was helpless, "How can I explain it in detail? In any case … in any case, it's just like that. But Lu Yao still left later on, and a maidservant came. Lu Cuo's clothes had not been put on properly, and that maidservant was quite skilled. Covering Lu Cuo's mouth with one hand, she held a few embroidery needles in her other hand and stuck them into Lu Cuo's throat. " Ban Zou spoke quite indifferently without any emotion. He was just stating the facts of the case, "After he was stabbed to death, that servant put on Lu Cuo's clothes and tied them to a rock before throwing them into the river. This subordinate thought that this matter was truly too disgusting. If the corpse was not brought up, the Yao family's eldest young master would have suffered a great deal of grievance during the wedding night! "
It sounded quite righteous, and Feng Yu Heng nodded, "You did the right thing. Originally, if Lu Yao knew what was good for her and did not cause any trouble today, I did not want to bring her bad luck on such a joyous day. After all, this is related to the Yao family's face. But with things as they are, it's as you said. If this matter was left like this, that would truly be letting down the Yao family. Ban Zou, go over to the governor's office first and tell him about this matter. Let him prepare himself mentally. "
Ban Zou nodded and left. Xuan Tianming had a gloomy expression, who knew what he was thinking about. Yao Jing Jun had already sent someone to the government office to report this matter. Nobody present had left, and the Yao manor's gates were tightly shut. Everyone was waiting for the truth and the conclusion.
As for the Lu Family's servants slandering Feng Yu Heng, not many people took it to heart. It was as Xuan Tianming had said. Even if it really was Feng Yu Heng that killed him, what of it? Moreover, she was a dignified imperial daughter. What was the point of killing the son of an official? Was there a need to secretly kill him on this sort of day? She could have killed him openly. He really did not know what the Lu Family was thinking.
Lu Yao sat to the side with the help of a servant. Looking at the corpse on the ground, she could not stop sobbing. Yao Shu was at her side, but his expression was also very ugly. From time to time, he would look in Feng Yu Heng's direction with a look of remorse. He really wanted to come over and speak. But every time that he wanted to move, his sleeve would be tugged at by Lu Yao. It was pulled down a few times.
Feng Yu Heng's gaze seemed to be careless, but most of her attention was focused on the slightly chubby servant that Ban Zou had mentioned. At this time, that servant was supporting Lu Yao with one hand on her shoulder and one on her forearm. Feng Yu Heng saw that there was a thick callus where the index and middle fingers of the servant's right hand were connected. She knew that it was a result of years of practice.
But this servant was not particularly proficient in martial arts. At the very least, she was far worse than them. But even if this was the case, staying at Lu Yao's side would be a bit of help. Ban Zou said that she had used a needle to stab Lu Cuo's throat. Thinking about it, the skill that she had practiced with her index and middle fingers was that type of needle.
Either way, there was nothing to do. Feng Yu Heng suddenly began to walk. Everyone was surprised and looked toward her. They saw that she was walking toward Lu Yao. With every step that she took, Lu Yao trembled. When she arrived in front of her, Lu Yao could not help but retreat. Even the chair that she was sitting on was nearly flipped over.
The servants quickly caught the chair. Lu Yao was comforted by Yao Shu and finally calmed down a little; however, she also knew to strike first. Rushing to ask Feng Yu Heng: "My elder brother's matter, you must provide me with an explanation!"
For the first time, Yao Shu became angry with Lu Yao, loudly saying: "Why are you still so unreasonable? It's true that your elder brother suddenly died, but what does this have to do with younger sister Heng? Father has already sent someone to invite the governor over. As for the truth of this case, I trust that the governor, lord Xu, will be able to come to a conclusion. "
Yao Shu had never gotten angry with Lu Yao. This was the first time. Lu Yao was frozen in place from being shouted at. She was completely unable to believe that the person that had just spoken was the Yao Shu that had always treated people warmly. When she finally managed to react, tears began to fall from her eyes. Looking at her, it was quite a pitiful sight.
For a while, Yao Shu did not know what he should do.
At this time, Lu Yao's wet nurse interjected, saying to Yao Shu: "Young master, don't get angry. Young madam was just anxious for a moment. The pain of losing her elder brother is stuck in her heart. That's why she lost her sense of propriety. Young madam has married into the family, and she only has you to rely on. You must not help an outsider and ignore her! "
Feng Yu Heng nearly laughed out loud. This wet nurse really had a good hand at adding fuel to the fire. Yao Shu had already been soft-hearted, but these words caused his anger to rise.
Sure enough, just as the wet nurse finished speaking, Yao Shu angrily said: "Who are you saying is an outsider? Younger sister Heng is my cousin. She is not an outsider! "
The wet nurse did not know what she should say after being yelled at. She simply followed Lu Yao and wiped away tears from Lu Cuo's corpse.
At this time, Feng Yu Heng suddenly reached out. It was not toward Lu Yao. Instead, it was toward the slightly chubby servant. Grabbing her right hand, she rubbed it: "I saw that you were accompanying your master the entire time. Just now, you did not say anything excessive. Thinking about it, you are an honest person."
The servant was startled then timidly said: "Many thanks imperial daughter for the praise."
Feng Yu Heng, however, shook her head, "It can't be considered praise. Normally speaking, a dog that bites does not bark." These sudden words caused everyone that heard them to freeze. Nobody thought that Imperial Daughter Ji An would suddenly say such impolite words. But it was very clear that Feng Yu Heng had not finished speaking. She held the servant's hands and looked carefully. While looking, she said: "I don't know how much rough work your master had you do in the Lu Family. Looking at the calluses between your fingers, it really is distressing."
After saying this, she let go of the maidservant's hands and ignored her. Instead, she looked toward Lu Yao and said with a smile: "Deep brotherly affection? How deep is it? "
Lu Yao was startled, and her face became even paler.
"Don't be afraid." Feng Yu Heng said: "I don't eat people. I don't care how many dirty things your Lu Family wants to do, but since you have married into the Yao family, you should take responsibility for your own actions. This imperial daughter did not give you any good gifts today. It would be better to make up for it now! Wang Chuan. "She tilted her head and called out. She then removed her own identification plate from her waist and handed it over:" Take this imperial daughter's identification plate and go into the palace. Go invite a granny that specializes in examining the bodies of imperial concubines to the Yao manor. The Lu Family's young miss is getting married. To have a granny that specializes in examining the bodies of imperial concubines to personally examine her body is a great honor for her. "
Wang Chuan complied and left. When he looked at Lu Yao, he was so scared that his lips trembled.
Yao Shu's thoughts were rather simple, and he did not have much experience in the world. When he heard this, although he felt that there was no need for an examination for an official's wedding, since the granny from the palace could come to the manor, it was also a good thing, thus he did not say anything.
But when these words reached Yao Jing Jun's ears, he felt that something was a little off. He could not help but look at Feng Yu Heng, but he saw Feng Yu Heng slightly nod to him. He could not help but feel his anger burn.
At this time, Yao Xian had already squatted down next to the corpse and began examining it. While examining, he said: "My Yao family does not have any other abilities, but we are proficient in medicine. This old one saw that the young master of the Lu Family's throat seemed to have been pierced by a needle. After the needle entered his throat, he finally died. In a moment, the governor will bring a coroner over to examine him again." After saying this, he stood up and walked over to Feng Yu Heng's side. Without looking at anyone else, he only said to Feng Yu Heng: "You are my, Yao Xian's, granddaughter. You are a member of my Yao family. For today's matter, you will make a decision. What should be done will be done. I really want to see just what sort of situation my Yao family will fall into. "
With Yao Xian speaking up, the Yao family gained even more support. At first, aside from Yao Shu, the others were not too satisfied with Lu Yao marrying into the family. They had always hoped for peace and happiness. They did not like interacting with officials. But Yao Shu liked it. After marrying her into the family, he would properly dote on her; however, who knew that this sort of thing would happen on the day of the wedding. It caused the entire Yao family to have a few complaints about the Lu Family.
Now that Yao Xian had said to have Feng Yu Heng make the decision, they all nodded. Yao Jing Jun even said: "Heng Heng is an imperial daughter. She is the person with the highest position in the Yao family. Logically speaking, she should have the final say."
With the two expressing their views, Lu Yao's side became completely listless. Just as she was about to argue with Yao Shu, she heard the gatekeeper announce: "Lord left prime minister has arrived! Lord governor has arrived! "
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