Under the blazing sun, Mo Shisheng frowned slightly, stepped aside, and walked to the umbrella that was sheltering Qi Jingling.
Qi Muxiao was right behind Mo Shisheng. Seeing Mo Shisheng's actions, he frowned slightly and said, "You're incredibly audacious!"
"You flatter me."
Upon hearing this, Mo Shisheng glanced at Qi Muxiao sideways, her tone carrying a faint smile.
Mo Shisheng didn't deliberately lower her voice, causing Qi Jingling to look in their direction. Qi Muxiao immediately pursed her lips and didn't speak again.
After a long while, Fangruo came over with hurried, short steps. She had probably been running and talking, and her forehead was covered in a fine sweat.
When Mo Shisheng looked at the two people following behind Fang Ruo, he raised an eyebrow slightly, finding it interesting.
That's right, Shangguan Murou's witnesses were the shop owner who Mo Shisheng visited this morning, and the old woman selling rabbits from a wooden cart.
Seeing this, Mo Shisheng calmly crossed her arms over her chest, as if watching a good show.
After Fang Ruo brought the person over, Shangguan Murou immediately rushed up to them, raising one hand almost pointing at Mo Shisheng's face, "You! Did she buy your things this morning before entering the Shangguan residence?"
Mo Shisheng glanced coldly at Shangguan Murou's outstretched hand, which startled her so much that she immediately withdrew it.
"..."
The owner of the inkstone shop seemed unwilling to get involved in this mess, but with the Emperor present, his legs trembled and he knelt down directly in Qi Jingling's direction. "This...this humble subject knows nothing. This morning, Sister Shangguan came to my shop, bought an inkstone, and left. I know nothing else!"
After the boss finished speaking, Shangguan Murou knelt down as well. "Your Majesty! I have barely closed my eyes because I am worried about Qi'er's whereabouts. I have been guarding the door! Shangguan Yan went out last night and has not returned! They are all witnesses!"
"Shangguan Yan".
Qi Jingling glanced at Mo Shisheng indifferently, called her name once, and then said nothing more.
Mo Shisheng chuckled softly, walked slowly to Shangguan Murou, squatted down, and gently pinched her chin with one hand, forcing her to look up and meet his gaze.
She spoke coldly, "When did I go out last night? What clothes was I wearing? Aunt, could you tell Yan'er in more detail?"
"you……"
Shangguan Murou was stunned by Mo Shisheng's barrage of questions and instantly became angry. "I'm worried about Qi'er's whereabouts, how could I have time to care about when you went out or what clothes you were wearing!"
"That's because Yan'er is being ignorant. Let's change the question. Aunt, do you know when the Imperial Preceptor left last night?" Mo Shisheng's red lips, hidden behind her mask, curled slightly. Perhaps she alone was not strong enough to fight against him, but she could probably drag Ming Beiya into this situation.
Besides, with such a powerful backer, wouldn't it be a waste for her not to borrow his help?
At the corner of the front yard, Ming Beiya walked in and heard Mo Shisheng's words. A faint smile appeared on her crimson lips.
This stray cat is quite clever.
He didn't rush out immediately, but instead leaned lazily against the wall, listening to the sounds coming from inside.
Zhuque stared at his master, his lips twitching violently. This was the first time he'd ever seen his master eavesdropping. But he was used to it by now; after all, there were many more surprising things to come!
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