“Oh no… Oh no…”
Another young eunuch ran in breathlessly, his face pale and his voice trembling as he said, "Doctor Wang... drowned..."
Mu Jingrui's face darkened, he stepped forward quickly and asked, "Where is it?"
"In... in the koi pond in the Imperial Garden..."
Mu Jingrui rushed over immediately and saw from a distance that a group of guards had gathered together. Some brave eunuchs and palace maids who had come to watch the fun were whispering and pointing.
He pushed aside the guards and walked over. He took a closer look and was shocked.
The cause of Wang Ying's death is suspicious.
His face was covered with scars, his entire right arm was hanging on his shoulder, it was dislocated, and three fingers were cut off.
Mu Jingrui immediately squatted down and wanted to check, but was stopped by the commander of the imperial guards who came over.
"Master Mu, this is the Forbidden Palace after all. It would be better to let us do the rough work of examining the bodies and investigating the cause of death."
Mu Jingrui discovered that the commander of the imperial guards had intentionally or unintentionally blocked Wang Ying's body, and he understood about half of what was going on.
He didn't force it, but just smiled calmly, turned around and left without saying a word.
Mu Jingrui had a bad feeling.
Judging from the scars all over Wang Ying's body, he definitely did not drown; even if he did, he must have been severely tortured before his death.
That being said, Xiao Jian would also be in danger.
Mu Jingrui hurriedly ran towards Xiao Jian's home, displaying his lightness skills even in the busy city.
He arrived at Xiao Jian's door, which was closed.
He knocked on the door but no one answered, so he had no choice but to climb over the wall.
Mu Jingrui found that the Xiao family's house was in a mess, with a bright red bloodstain extending into the inner hall.
He rushed in hastily, and the horrific scene before him shocked him a little.
All eleven members of the Xiao family, including Xiao Jian's two-year-old grandson, were beheaded and their heads and bodies were separated in a horrific death.
However, Mu Jingrui did not see Xiao Jian.
Could it be that he escaped?
"who?"
Mu Jingrui heard light footsteps, and suddenly the door of the hall was closed, and he heard someone knocking on the doors and windows.
He rushed over to check and found that someone had nailed the doors and windows shut. Then, thick smoke came out from the crack in the door.
Mu Jingrui smiled coldly.
He gathered his true energy in his palm, smashed the window with one palm, and jumped out.
However, those people had evacuated quickly, leaving only the raging fire.
Wang Ying died and Xiao Jian disappeared.
Sure enough, things are much more complicated than imagined.
Mu Jingrui looked back at the fire, then climbed over the wall and left.
Shangguan Wanning was restless the whole day. The unexpected events that happened in one day made her unable to calm down until now.
As the sky grew darker, she was worried that her parents would suffer in prison, and she was also worried that Lutong would have to sleep on the streets.
"Miss...Miss..."
"Midori?"
When Shangguan Wanning heard the familiar calling voice, she ran out hurriedly. As soon as she opened the door, Lutong rushed over.
"Miss, I thought I would never see you again in this life." Lu Tong burst into tears and held Shangguan Wan Ning tightly, refusing to let go.
"Okay, okay, it's okay." Shangguan Wanning patted Lutong's back to comfort her, pulled her to sit aside, and wiped the tears from her face.
Lu Tong sobbed, gradually calmed down, and asked carefully: "Miss, what should we do next?"
"I..." Shangguan Wanning didn't know either and sighed helplessly.
"Since my brother brought you here, he will definitely protect you."
Mu Jingyan walked in wearing a tight suit and holding a sword.
She looked around and muttered, "You're so lucky. Even now, there are still fools like my brother who risk their lives to protect you."
After saying that, he threw a bundle heavily on the table.
"Here, he asked me to bring you some spare clothes and jewelry."
Shangguan Wanning looked at the package, lowered her eyelids and fell into deep thought.
"What's wrong? Isn't it good to be disdainful? You've already fallen into such a situation, and you're still being picky. Do you really think you're still the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion?"
"You..." Lu Tong felt indignant for Shangguan Wan Ning and wanted to retort, but was stopped by Shangguan Wan Ning.
Shangguan Wanning shook her head gently. "Lutong, forget it."
"Thank you for your kindness. Midoriya and I want to rest. If you have nothing to do, please go back."
"I..." Mu Jingyan opened his mouth, but the words of comfort stuck in his throat could not be uttered.
In fact, she didn't need to come in person for such a small matter as delivering clothes.
However, the Shangguan family was in trouble, and she felt a little sympathy for Shangguan Wanning. After all, Shangguan Wanning had helped her before, and what's more, she was the girl that her brother loved deeply.
However, thinking of the various misunderstandings between them before, Mu Jingyan was too embarrassed to say the words of surrender.
Mu Jingyan walked out of the yard, instructed the guards here to take good care of Shangguan Wanning, and left listlessly.
Late at night, Shangguan Wanning woke up the sleeping Lutong.
"Miss..." Lu Tong rubbed her sleepy eyes, "What's wrong with you? Are you thirsty or hungry? I'll help you..."
"Shh." Shangguan Wanning made a gesture to keep quiet, "Lutong, don't alarm the others, let's go."
Lu Tong suddenly lost all desire to sleep.
"Let's go? Miss, where are we going?"
"It doesn't matter where we go. I don't want to stay here any longer. Otherwise, I will be in debt to Mu Jingrui forever."
Shangguan Wanning is proud and arrogant. On the one hand, she can't stand Mu Jingyan's humiliation, and on the other hand, she also wants to save her parents with her own abilities.
"My dear Miss, it's not that I'm afraid of death and don't want to endure hardships, but... you are just a weak woman. If you leave here, it will be difficult for you to protect yourself. How can you save the master and the mistress?"
"I have my own way."
After hearing this, Lu Tong nodded.
The master and servant took advantage of the night to avoid the patrolling guards and sneaked out through the back door.
"Miss, where are we going now?"
"Just follow me."
Shangguan Wanning guessed that Mu Jingrui must have already looked for the two imperial doctors by now, and she would be doing duplication of work if she went to look for them again.
She thought of another way, maybe she could find clues.
The two walked on the quiet street, the cold moonlight lengthened their figures. Lu Tong was a little scared and hugged Shangguan Wan Ning's arm tightly.
Suddenly, two people rushed out from the dark alley and blocked their way.
Shangguan Wanning pulled Lutong and turned to run, but two more people jumped out from the other direction, blocking their way.
"Princess An Ning, you'd better surrender. Let me tell you, Mu Jingrui is still in the Prince's Mansion. He won't come to save you."
Shangguan Wanning took a deep breath, trying her best to calm herself down, and with her hands behind her back, she secretly took out a few silver needles and clamped them between her fingers.
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