Chapter 87: My subordinates didn’t wash their hands
When they returned to the river, the shadow guards had already finished the battle. Everywhere they looked was a mess, with weapons stained with blood and corpses scattered all over the ground.
A gust of wind blew towards me, carrying a strong smell of blood and flesh into my nose.
Xiao Yuheng couldn't help but frown and took out a handkerchief to cover the tip of his nose.
Shen Yue curled her lips at the sight, but still walked to his side and said in a gentle voice: "Your Highness, I will handle the matters here. Your Highness, please return to the car first."
Xiao Yuheng hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded.
"Alright, then come find me in the car later."
"Oh, and bring the fish."
Shen Yue: "..." Don't you think it's fishy enough here? And you still eat fish.
She rolled her eyes, turned around, and saw Jiang Da still looking at Zhao Si's body and sighing, so she walked forward.
"Brother Jiang, you were the only one by Zhao Si's side when he died. Although he was clearly killed by a poison needle, according to the company's rules, I will order another autopsy of the body. You don't mind, do you?"
Jiang Da raised his eyes to look at her and smiled bitterly, "Of course not."
"In the situation just now, I was the most suspicious. Although the prince didn't say it explicitly, he also had doubts in his heart. When he ordered me to carry the body just now, it was just to test whether I would do anything to the body along the way. So, even if you don't perform an autopsy, I will request another one."
"I see."
Shen Yue narrowed her eyes slightly, looking at him with a complex and subtle look.
But it was only for a moment before she showed a hearty smile.
"Brother Jiang is so open-minded and generous. I'm ashamed of myself. The guys who are doing the autopsy will be here soon. Why don't we grill the fish while we wait?"
Jiang Da curled his lips upon hearing this, "The suspicion has not yet been cleared, so I must stay under the Second Director's supervision."
"Hey~ What are you talking about..."
The two men exchanged polite words, found a clean open space, made a fire, and began to grill fish.
Shen Yue held the wooden stick in her hand, turning it constantly, and from time to time she would pick up the fish to check whether it was cooked properly. Xiao Yuheng was very picky, and if it was burnt or not cooked enough, he would not eat it.
Seeing how seriously she was baking, Jiang Da couldn't help but tease her, "Brother Shen really cares about the prince. It's no wonder that the prince values you so much."
"Brother Jiang is joking."
Shen Yue drooped her eyelids and sprinkled the barbecue ingredients evenly on the fish. "I have only been in the palace for a few months, so I can't compare to Brother Jiang who has followed me for many years. The prince said that among the several directors, Brother Jiang, you are the most stable and sentimental, and you are worthy of being entrusted with the job."
"real?"
"Of course." Of course it was made up, otherwise what would we talk about? It would be awkward.
Jiang Da wanted to say something else, but Zhang Dayong brought up the remaining men in black alive with a few shadow guards.
"Director, these guys are incredibly stubborn. No matter how hard our subordinates punch and kick them, they won't say a word."
Shen Yue lazily raised her eyelids and said, "Then pick the tendons of the hands and feet. If you don't talk anymore, the tongue is unnecessary. Do you need me to teach you?"
"Yes!" Zhang Dayong received the order and planned to take the person away.
Shen Yue looked at Jiang Da and stopped him in a deep voice.
"Lao Zhang, pick it here."
Zhang Dayong was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and finally responded "yes".
Screams gradually sounded, but Jiang Da was not moved at all. Instead, he picked up a fish and roasted it on the fire with great interest. While roasting, he discussed with Shen Yue what seasoning would be the best to add.
Shen Yue looked at him, feeling somewhat suspicious. Was she worrying too much?
After a while, Bai Yunfei came over and said, "Director, after our brothers' inspection, the fourth director has no other wounds on his body except for a few needle marks, and no internal injuries."
Zhang Dayong followed closely behind, "Director, someone has confessed to being from the Netherworld Palace. This operation wasn't an assassination attempt, but rather a cover-up for the Fourth Director's theft of the prince's brocade box. Chen Yu from the Fourth Division also said that the Fourth Director had asked him about the contents of the prince's box, but he didn't think it was a big deal, so he told him about the brocade box."
Shen Yue nodded, "I see. It seems that Zhao Si is indeed behind this. Brother Jiang, I apologize for the offense just now."
Jiang Da waved his hand and said, "As the director, I should cooperate. Brother Shen, please don't take it to heart."
"That's good, that's good. I'll go and report to the prince now."
In the carriage, Xiao Yuheng looked at the fish that Shen Yue handed over and shook his head, "Feed this to the king."
"...Don't you have arms?"
Shen Yue did not hide her anger at all.
People came to his house secretly, but he didn't care who made it, he just wanted to eat it!
"What did you say?" the man said coldly.
Chen Yue was immediately scared, but still refused to compromise.
"I just went to the toilet and haven't washed my hands yet, so I can't feed you."
"Say it again!"
"Okay, I'm just kidding. I'll feed you, okay?"
Shen Yue hadn't eaten yet and her stomach was growling with hunger, so she didn't pay any attention to feeding Xiao Yuheng. After a while, they took two bites at a time.
Not only was Xiao Yuheng not angry, he seemed a little happy. He ate while listening to her report, and soon he had eaten both fish clean.
"This is what happened. Your Highness, do you think Jiang Da is trustworthy?"
As Shen Yue spoke, she took out a handkerchief from her bosom and carefully wiped her greasy fingers.
Xiao Yuheng, however, held her hand holding the handkerchief, "Isn't this my handkerchief? Are you still keeping it?"
Shen Yue looked down and saw that she was discovered!
That day on Paradise Island, Xiao Yuheng used this handkerchief to bring her chestnut cake. After returning, she washed it and kept it with her.
Maybe it's because it looks good, maybe it's a pity to throw away such good material, or maybe it's for something else.
Anyway, she kept it.
Now that she has been discovered by the person involved, she is still a little embarrassed.
"Your Majesty, this handkerchief got stained with oil that day, and I thought you didn't want it anymore, so..."
"No need to explain."
Xiao Yuheng looked at her with a smile, his eyes as gentle as water, "If you want to keep it, then keep it. Why do you need so many reasons?"
His eyes were too soft, and Shen Yue felt her heart tremble when she saw them. "Then, then why don't you let go?"
The man finally reacted, let go of her hand and sat back in his seat.
"Like you said, Zhao Si is usually a chatterbox and loves to offend people, but he's never vague when it comes to important matters. Jiang Da is different. He's a meticulous person and always thinks more than others. As you just said, Jiang Da appeared very calm throughout the whole process, but don't you think being too calm can also be a flaw?"
Shen Yue frowned, "So, the prince still suspects Jiang Da? But there are only needle marks on Zhao Si's body, no other wounds, unless——"
She touched her smooth chin. "Unless Jiang Da had guessed that there was a trap on the brocade box long ago, and when Zhao Si caught up with him, he suddenly opened the brocade box in front of him, waited for him to be poisoned, and then put the brocade box in his hands."
Xiao Yuheng raised the corner of his mouth slightly when he heard this, raised his hand and knocked her head, "Second Director is getting smarter and smarter."
"...Even if I'm smart, you'll break me sooner or later."
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