Chapter 493 Relics

Lin Yuesha knew that it would be difficult to see the Prince of Luo, so she didn't hold out any hope and went directly to find Xu Da.

"Let's go, cousin."

Xu Da strode forward and beckoned Lin Yuesha and her group to follow.

"puff……"

Was Xu Da teasing her? Lin Yuesha, thick-skinned, said nonchalantly, "Lord Xu, you said a pregnant woman's body was found in Taipingfang last night?"

No wonder there were city guards patrolling and checking everyone. It turns out another body has been found. Does that mean Dr. Yan is no longer a suspect?

"How can we rule it out? Miss Yan didn't report it to the authorities. She was just handling the body with a medical kit. The deceased was Luo Wang's cousin. We have both witnesses and physical evidence. If the real culprit isn't caught, she'll still be in jail."

Although Yan Yan was imprisoned in the Five Cities Garrison, she was well-fed and clothed and had not been tortured, making her one of the most well-treated people in recent years.

"If you wish to send food, you may do so after my inspection."

Xu Da glanced back at Lin Yuesha. It would be good to get some food, but besides, it wasn't a big deal to send her some things.

"Thank you, cousin."

Lin Yuesha readily accepted the offer; she was adept at this.

Xu Da stumbled and almost tripped over himself. He then gave Lin Yuesha a complicated look. With such a thick skin, she has a bright future ahead of her.

With Xu Da leading the way, everything became much simpler. Xu Da was a frequent visitor to the Prince of Luo's residence, and the gatekeeper immediately rushed off to deliver the message.

"Lord Xu, you've come all this way, why did you bring anything with you?"

Another gatekeeper quickly took the carved food box and said with a smile, "Well, because a distant relative of ours died a violent death and we can't find the murderer, our old princess is a bit upset. She hasn't been able to eat or sleep for several days."

The old princess's surname was Luo. Her family lived in the south. There were not many people with the surname Luo, and the family had declined. So when distant relatives came to the capital, the old princess took good care of them.

As it turns out, life is unpredictable, except for this incident.

I heard that not only did the person die, but their body was also disemboweled and their child taken away, which is even more unacceptable.

"This is not..."

Xu Da was filled with regret. The pastries the little girl had given him were especially delicious, and he had planned to enjoy them all by himself. However, before he could even bring them inside, the gatekeeper confiscated them. Unfortunately, he couldn't find a way to explain himself.

"With fresh milk, the cakes are easy to make, it just takes a little time."

Lin Yuesha smiled secretly, but she didn't expose Xu Da. After all, he was the deputy commander of the Five Cities Garrison, a high-ranking position. If her family wanted to settle down in the capital, they might need Xu Da's help in the future.

"All right."

With important business at hand, Xu Da didn't say much and took Lin Yuesha to see the Prince of Luo.

Xiao Chengyu was reviewing the case files and was surprised to see the two of them together. He hadn't expected Lin Yuesha to be so resourceful as to persuade Xu Da to bring her along.

Xu Da had some flaws; he would refuse anyone he didn't like and wouldn't give face to anyone.

"Lin girl, what brings you to see me?"

There was only one chair left in the room. Luo Wang asked Lin Yuesha to sit down, leaving Xu Da to stand aside.

"Lord Xu, please sit down. I'll just stand."

Lin Yuesha was filled with fear and trepidation. Luo Wang's actions were tantamount to putting her in a precarious position, and Xu Da was not a very magnanimous person to begin with.

"No need, cousin, please sit down."

Xu Da waved his hand dismissively, as long as Lin Yuesha remembered to send him cakes, he could feel her deep affection.

"I won't forget."

Lin Yuesha immediately changed her tune and sat down with peace of mind.

The two men spoke in riddles, leaving the Prince of Luo completely bewildered. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "How come I didn't know that Deputy Commander Xu had such a relative?"

"Your Highness, it wasn't there yesterday; it was only recently confirmed."

Xu Da and the Prince of Luo were on good terms and were used to joking around. The Prince of Luo didn't mind, and just tapped him with a smile.

"Your Highness, I have important business to discuss with Lord Xu this time."

Enough with the jokes, let's get down to business.

“I went to Taipingfang last night. There were many people pushing and shoving, and this is what Young Master Yu fell from.”

Lin Yuesha handed over the hairpin and ring, trying her best to show that she was a good person with a conscience who returned lost property.

"This looks like something made in the palace, it must be very valuable, I have absolutely no intention of stealing it."

Lin Yuesha said that although it was out of respect for Prince Luo, her family still had to show some appreciation since Lord Yu had come to treat her father.

"The jewelry made in the palace is useless to you even if you keep it."

Luo Wang looked at Lin Yuesha suspiciously. If it weren't for the internal affairs, would the little girl still have returned the lost money?

Of course.

If Lin Yuesha knew who the owner was, she wouldn't feel so comfortable keeping the things she found. After all, the things the owner lost might not be valuable, but they were important to her.

She is greedy, lustful, and enjoys ripping people off, but Lin Yuesha firmly believes that she is a kind and good person who is true to her own heart.

"Very well, I was just saying it offhand."

There's a secret between Luo Wang and Lin Yuesha. Young Master Yu was dressed as a woman and was caught red-handed by the two of them. Therefore, the little girl couldn't give the lost item directly to the owner, so she came to him instead.

"There were many people at the time, and I wanted to chase after him to return it, but in the blink of an eye, Young Master Yu disappeared."

Lin Yuesha was annoyed. If she had returned it directly yesterday, she wouldn't have had to make this trip today.

"Where did you see Young Master Yu?"

Taipingfang is a large area with many restaurants and eateries. Yesterday, the pregnant woman who had previously disappeared was found again; she had also been disemboweled and her child removed.

"exist……"

Lin Yuesha blinked, hesitating whether to tell the truth.

"I have always suspected the Yu family, and your information is very important to me."

Luo Wang looked at Lin Yuesha, waiting for her reply.

"It's in front of Wenjun Tower."

Lin Yuesha looked grave. "Stop asking, stop asking. I'll tell you everything if you keep asking."

"Cough cough cough..."

Xu Da was drinking water when he spat it out, which landed on his front. He turned his head and looked Lin Yuesha up and down as if he were seeing her for the first time.

"I am just passing by."

Lin Yuesha forcefully defended herself, stating that she had no interest in the young master who wore makeup.

The Prince of Luo was speechless. Women from respectable families would avoid Wenjun Tower like the plague, and only she dared to admit it. If word got out, her reputation would be ruined, and she wouldn't be able to find a husband in the future.

"Since Your Highness has asked, this humble woman certainly dares not conceal the truth."

Lin Yuesha didn't know what riddle the Prince of Luo was playing. She only saw the Prince of Luo carefully examine the hairpin and ring, and then say with certainty, "This hairpin and ring came from the Prince of Luo's mansion, and it was once my mother's favorite item."

"So, Young Master Yu stole it..."

Thankfully, she didn't keep it; it turned out to be stolen goods. Otherwise, Lin Yuesha would have been unable to clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River.

"No, later, the hairpin was given to my distant cousin."

Moreover, the old woman who was with my cousin confirmed that she was wearing this hairpin when she went missing, so it was not stolen goods, but a keepsake.