In an instant.
In Qi Su's world, it seemed that only her own breathing could be heard.
This world is full of people, and everyone's face carries different emotions.
But without Yun Wuyi's connection, what do these people and this world have to do with her?
Deep down, she couldn't believe that Yun Wuyi was really gone.
But that so-called fate—
No, she wouldn't believe in fate, that's bullshit.
Qi Su lifted her foot and walked through the crowded throng toward the dark blue, majestic palace wall.
"Oh, my lady, what are you doing?"
Someone grabbed her waist and pulled her back.
"Are you crazy?"
He stared, lowering his voice.
"Do you know how many arrows are around here? No matter how skilled you are, you'll be riddled with holes."
Qi Su was very calm and not crazy at all.
"I'll go to the city gate guards to confirm first, and then go to the garrison headquarters to identify the body."
After saying that, she raised an eyebrow and looked at the other person.
What are you doing here?
Coincidentally, the person opposite was Shen Qingyu.
Hearing Qi Su's question, he put his hands in his pockets and grinned.
"What a coincidence. I was waiting for you here specifically."
"Didn't I tell you yesterday that there's something interesting to see in the city? It's your second husband, so of course I had to come and see him for myself."
Qi Su: "Did you see it?"
Shen Qingyu was very disappointed.
"I was inside the city, he jumped off the outer city wall, how could I have seen him? If I had known, I would have... cough, I would have gone to stake out earlier."
Qi Su: "What exactly is the identity of the man you're currently with?"
He seemed to know the inside story.
Shen Qingyu glared at her.
"I told you not to underestimate me. Since arriving in the capital, I have indeed made a few friends. Some in the Crown Prince's residence, some in the Ministry of War, and some even among the city gate guards."
"Alright, wait while I go and find out what's going on, and I'll let you know later."
After Shen Qingyu finished speaking, she revealed a set of white teeth and smiled sinisterly.
"This favor won't be for nothing. Once we find the body and confirm that your second man is dead, you'll be with me."
Qi Su: "Let's find it first."
The two agreed to meet again at the city gate that evening.
"Second Miss?" Manager Song's hurried voice finally broke through.
She glanced at Shen Qingyu first.
Then all attention was focused on Qi Su.
"There were so many people just now, and it was so chaotic that we couldn't see where Miss was."
Qi Su couldn't possibly say that she intentionally shook off her.
He nodded.
But Manager Song looked relieved, as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.
"Miss, there's no need to worry. The Xuan Bird Guards have already contacted me. Master is perfectly fine, not a single hair on his head is missing."
Qi Su looked towards the vicinity of the city gate, where a chaotic, dark mass of people was gathered.
How did they find us?
Manager Song: "These past few days, the city gates have been strictly checked for entry and exit, and even the black birds can't get in, so we can only send messages by carrier pigeon. Today's news reached the rouge shop, but none of us were home. So we didn't receive the master's letter in time."
Qi Su nodded.
"I see."
Manager Song: "Miss, let's go back to the shop first. The master will surely have new news later."
Qi Su took a deep breath.
Then he slowly expelled it.
"Okay, let's go back first."
.
As night fell, the backyard of the rouge shop was quiet and still.
Qi Su was holding a piece of paper in her hand.
The two lines of text above were written in Yun Wuyi's handwriting.
Tell her everything is fine.
He told her to wait in the city for a while, and that he would be back soon.
Qi Su has been staring at this note all afternoon.
It seems that, just as Steward Song said, what happened at the city gate today was nothing more than a farce rehearsed for outsiders.
It was just past 7 PM.
Qi Su slipped out of the window without making a sound.
The imposing and solemn city gates of Ganjing during the day resemble a crouching behemoth under the cover of night.
People were constantly going in and out beneath that menacing maw.
Even after nightfall, the fence that kept strangers away remained tightly guarded.
Qi Su clung to the base of the wall, like a bat, hiding in the darkness.
Until a small pebble was dropped at her feet.
Qi Su: "Has it been investigated?"
The person who met her at the city gate in the middle of the night was naturally Shen Qingyu, who had gone to gather information.
He didn't reply immediately; instead, his gaze lingered on her face.
He chuckled.
"You don't seem to care about him that much. You didn't cry, your eyes weren't even red. What, are you ready to marry for the third time?"
Qi Su: "Has the matter been thoroughly investigated?"
Shen Qingyu sighed.
"I ran errands for you, and you still yelled at me. But you're really lucky; you found the right person. Everyone says Yun Wuyi's body was sent to the Zhenfu Division by the Embroidered Uniform Guard. That's not true—"
The body is now hidden in the Xiangguo Temple.
Qi Su: "From whom did you find out?"
Shen Qingyu chuckled.
"What, you don't trust me? Don't worry about how I know. It's up to you whether you want to go or not."
Qi Su: "I want to go."
Daxiangguo Temple is located in Ganjing East City.
Qi Su has been there several times.
The sky was getting dark.
The gates of Daxiangguo Temple close especially early today.
The night was deep, and the entire temple was shrouded in an inexplicable sense of solemnity.
Qi Su sensed that several people with deep, drawn-out breathing were crouching in the shadows outside the Great Xiangguo Temple, cautiously looking around.
It's definitely impossible to get in from here.
She concealed herself and turned to leave, but was stopped by someone.
It's Shen Qingyu.
"You have to take me with you. How will you know where Yun Zheng's body is hidden if you don't take me?"
Qi Su looked up.
You know?
Shen Qingyu grinned.
"Of course I know."
Qi Su scrutinized him.
"You're so devoted to me, just so you can be my third man after my second man dies?"
Shen Qingyu: "Of course! I've been waiting for this day for a long time."
After saying that, he smiled slyly.
"Of course, I have another purpose besides that."
He looked at Qi Su, a cold amusement in his amber eyes.
"I want to see you heartbroken after losing your loved one. I've forgotten what you look like when you cry. Tears streaming down your face must be beautiful, right? So beautiful that I'd want to gouge your eyes out."
Qi Su: ...Very good.
Same recipe as always.
She was relieved.
.
The night grew even deeper.
Qi Su secretly led Shen Qingyu into the Daxiangguo Temple.
The temple appears relaxed on the outside but is heavily guarded on the inside.
It seems Shen Qingyu was right. There is indeed something fishy going on here.
Shen Qingyu stroked her chin, pretending to be thinking.
"Let me think. Yun Zheng should be in the main hall right now."
Qi Su took him to the Mahavira Hall.
Inside, the room was brightly lit, and dozens of monks were chanting scriptures under the guidance of an old monk wearing a red robe.
I don't know who they are performing the ritual for.
This place doesn't look like a place where a corpse could be hidden.
Or perhaps it's Guanyin Pavilion?
While Shen Qingyu was pretending to worship Guanyin, she broke a jade bottle.
They almost got discovered.
Qi Su held a thin, sharp dagger to his neck.
Before he could even make a strong cut, blood had already started flowing.
"I have hundreds of ways to torture people. Which one would you like to try first?"
Shen Qingyu smiled.
"Okay, okay, I remember now. It's in the Thousand Buddha Pagoda."
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