Mu Rou'er hadn't had a proper rest for several days, and her mental state was extremely poor; she was in a daze. She leaned against the carriage wall, staring blankly out the window.
She had become accustomed to the existence of ghosts, silently enduring their torment while hoping to reach her destination soon.
However, fate did not seem to be on her side. Just as the carriage was about to leave the valley, the silence was suddenly broken by the rapid sound of horses' hooves.
A group of masked assassins rushed out from all directions like a pack of wolves, their eyes flashing with a fierce light, and the sharp blades in their hands gleaming coldly in the sunlight.
The guards immediately drew their weapons, attempting to fend off the assassins' attacks.
However, these assassins were well-trained and worked in perfect coordination, quickly breaking through the guards' defenses.
Mu Rou'er was terrified by all this. She screamed and tried to escape, but the carriage was already surrounded by assassins...
News of Mu Rou'er's death didn't reach the capital until a month later. Her body, along with that of her guards and maids, was discovered by a merchant caravan.
When the body was discovered, it had been gnawed by wild animals and reduced to a skeleton.
Finally, the local officials determined that she was the concubine of the general's mansion based on the Sheng family insignia on the carriage. All the valuables on the carriage had been taken, and no other traces were left at the scene.
In the end, the authorities could only conclude that the robbers had committed murder for money.
When the news reached Kyoto, Sheng Lingtian's face turned green.
Although Mu Rou'er was useless, she was, after all, the daughter of Consort Jin, and served as a link between the Sheng family and Prince Rui.
Now that this thread has been broken, will Prince Rui and Consort Jin still trust him so much?
Sheng Lingtian was getting anxious. He really wanted to go to Yongzhou City in person to test the attitudes of Consort Jin and Prince Rui.
But Yongzhou was too far away, and it would take him more than half a month to travel there and back, so he couldn't leave.
Therefore, he had no choice but to write a personal letter and deliver it to Prince Rui's secret agent in Kyoto.
The letter was intercepted by Skynet agents on its way to Prince Rui's residence.
In the East Garden, Madam Chu carefully read Sheng Lingtian's handwritten letter, and at the end, a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"Sheng Lingtian was, after all, a peasant by birth. Despite his years of experience on the battlefield, he still couldn't maintain his composure."
In this letter, Sheng Lingtian was extremely obsequious to Prince Rui, and even said that he would be loyal to Prince Rui to the death!
With this letter, it can be definitively confirmed that Sheng Lingtian is part of Prince Rui's faction!
"Madam, are you going to the palace now? Can we give this to the Emperor so we can leave the General's Mansion for good?"
Zhu Cui asked excitedly.
"This alone is not enough! We haven't gathered enough evidence that Prince Rui's mansion is plotting a rebellion. This letter can only bring down Sheng Lingtian, not Prince Rui."
Once Prince Rui learns that the Chu family is investigating them again, he will definitely take action against the Chu family.
"For now, we should remain still and gather evidence that Prince Rui is not a descendant of the royal family and that he is plotting a rebellion. Also, my elder brother's leg has recovered, and once he recovers, he can compete for military power in the Chu family army."
Only when we have military power will we have more leverage to negotiate with the Emperor!
As she spoke, Chu put the letter away.
"Does Madam mean that even with ample evidence, we might not be able to persuade the Emperor to let us off the hook?"
Zhu Cui looked at her master with concern.
Madam Chu chuckled lightly, "There's no need to be so nervous. I just want to be as safe as possible in everything we do. After all, rebellion has always been a crime punishable by the confiscation of property and the extermination of one's entire clan. Moreover, the emperor's heart is unpredictable, so we must be on guard!"
"Oh! I understand!"
Zhu Cui nodded.
"Go! Tell Meiniang to keep an eye on things in Yongzhou."
Chu gave the order in a calm tone.
"good!"
Zhu Cui obeyed the order and withdrew.
In the dead of night, the moonlight was as clear as water, and a cold wind blew in gusts.
Sheng Wanwan and Sheng Wenjin stood on the mass grave, surrounded by desolation and silence.
Holding the Flowing Light Sword, Sheng Wenjin meticulously traced a massive exorcism array on the ground. His movements were focused and steady, as if he were performing a solemn ritual.
As the magic circle was completed, a mysterious aura began to permeate the surroundings.
Those ordinary wandering ghosts, as if summoned by some force, gathered from all directions and slowly walked into the magic circle.
Sheng Wanwan stood at the edge of the magic circle, closed her eyes, and began to silently chant the incantation.
Her voice was youthful yet powerful, each word filled with a mysterious strength.
As the incantation continued, a faint golden light began to emanate from Sheng Wanwan's body. This golden light grew stronger and stronger, as if it were about to illuminate the entire mass grave.
The ghosts within the magic circle gradually became quiet and peaceful under the golden light.
When Sheng Wanwan finished reciting the last incantation, she suddenly opened her eyes, clasped her hands together, and raised them to the sky.
"Go then, may you find peace and be reborn in the Pure Land!"
As Sheng Wanwan finished speaking, the ghosts gradually dissipated in the golden light, turning into wisps of smoke and disappearing into the night sky.
The mass grave returned to silence once more.
Only a few ghost cultivators and vengeful spirits burdened with immense resentment remained.
"I can no longer help you pass on. The paper money and incense were gifts from me. Please stop harming people."
"If you cultivate diligently here, perhaps you can achieve enlightenment in a thousand or ten thousand years."
"Thank you, little ancestor. Don't worry, we will definitely cultivate diligently." The Ghost King looked at the huge pile of paper money and incense, his eyes crinkling with laughter.
"Yes! My little ancestor, don't worry. Although I am burdened with a deep-seated hatred and cannot let go of my resentment, thus preventing me from being reincarnated, I will not harm innocent people indiscriminately!"
A century-old vengeful ghost looked at the pile of treasures, and the black aura around its body diminished.
"Thank you so much, young master and this master! If you ever need anything in the future, just come to us! We'll definitely help!"
An old ghost patted his chest and guaranteed it.
The other vengeful spirits seconded the agreement, saying they could come to them for help if they ever needed anything.
"Well, it's good that you remember your promise today. If you break your word..." Sheng Wanwan's eyes flashed with threat, and the ghosts quickly expressed their determination.
"Absolutely not!"
"No! No! We're all a bunch of trustworthy good devils!"
"..."
A dozen or so fierce ghosts, each shrouded in black ghostly energy, fawned over Sheng Wanwan, expressing their sincerity.
Seeing this, Sheng Wanwan nodded her little head and revealed a sweet smile.
"Alright, since you say so, then I'll believe you."
After saying that, she turned to Sheng Wenjin and told him to help them burn the paper money, incense, candles, and various paper offerings.
After all the things had burned completely, Sheng Wenjin picked up Sheng Wanwan and turned to go home.
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