Chapter 1015 Divine Retribution
Qi Heng speaks very directly, showing off his affection for Sun Xiangxiang, and even saying that his favorite thing is to wash Lin Yuesha's feet.
Sun Xiangxiang's mind was filled with vivid images: Qi Heng kneeling on one knee to wash and massage Lin Yuesha's feet, and when their emotions were at their peak, he kissed the instep of Lin Yuesha's foot.
By the time she realized what was happening, Qi Heng had already disappeared.
"Oriole, magpie, are there any problems with my ears?"
Sun Xiangxiang, like a puppet on a string, blankly picked at her ears, hearing only inappropriate and lewd words.
General Qi, a man of great stature, washes his woman's feet, more humble than a servant.
Could it be that Qi Heng has some kind of unusual fetish?
In the Northern City, everyone knows that the Prince of Zhenbei abuses young girls. Sun Xiangxiang, who is twelve or thirteen years old, has been hiding in the countryside, afraid that she will be kidnapped by the Prince of Zhenbei's men if she goes out.
It is said that there is another type of person who appears glamorous and imposing on the surface, but actually has a masochistic mentality and demands that others treat him like a dog.
Sun Xiangxiang took it personally, imagining Qi Heng in the situation, and felt so disgusted she wanted to vomit.
She wants to marry a real man, not a simp!
Behind Sun Xiangxiang, Huang Ying and Xi Que exchanged a glance and smiled contemptuously at each other. It didn't matter what General Qi was like, since he wouldn't marry Sun Xiangxiang anyway.
“Miss, the old monk said that you have a noble destiny. No matter who you marry, that person will be the most noble person.”
The oriole praised Sun Sun Xiangxiang, saying that the cause in her past life was the effect in this life, and that the young lady must have done many good deeds in her past life, which is why she is receiving such good fortune in this life.
"Therefore, Lin Yuesha, a pheasant, may have flown to the top of a tree, but she will never become a phoenix."
Sun Xiangxiang accepted this statement and took the opportunity to criticize Lin Yuesha.
The three of them had just returned to the backyard when they found Yutan Temple in complete chaos.
The temple closes its doors for an hour at noon, and worshippers are not allowed to enter or leave.
It was just past noon, and some pilgrims were preparing to leave, but were refused entry.
"I'm sorry, a murder has occurred in the temple. I hope you will stay here for a moment and cooperate with the authorities' questioning."
The young monk explained to everyone, hoping to gain their understanding.
The coroner examined the body and basically determined the time of death. Based on this time, the murderer was very likely in the temple.
People who come to Yutan Temple to offer incense live scattered around, and if they are let go, it will be inconvenient to track them down.
"May I ask one more question? Who is missing?"
Huang Ying's heart tightened, and she asked.
“A highly accomplished monk in the temple.”
The young novice looked troubled, but remembering that he always received tips from Miss Sun, he whispered the message to her.
Of course, he didn't reveal the details, after all, family scandals shouldn't be aired in public.
That high-ranking monk was truly skilled, but in recent years he had been eating meat and drinking alcohol, and had not followed the temple rules. As a result, the abbot sent him to the small courtyard to reflect on his actions.
The uncle who took care of his daily life brought him water, only to find that he had already stopped breathing.
Huang Ying basically confirmed it and remained silent, while Sun Xiangxiang sighed, looking somewhat disappointed.
"It must be that the master revealed a heavenly secret and was punished by heaven. Indeed, my destiny is too precious."
Even though the person is gone, Sun Xiangxiang still has a crucial question she hasn't asked; she's just one step away from asking it.
Because the government was investigating, there weren't many people in Yutan Temple, and Sun Xiangxiang and her two servants were assigned to a side room to wait.
Looking for an opportunity, the magpie called to the oriole and said seriously, "Tell me the truth, did you... you... take advantage of the old monk for money?"
After saying that, he made a throat-slitting gesture.
"What are you saying? Do you think I have that ability?"
Huang Ying was startled. Even if she had the desire to steal, she didn't have the courage. Wouldn't it be better to make money peacefully?
"No, I suspect the old monk cheated, that he wanted to keep all the silver for himself, and that you killed him in a fit of anger."
The magpie simply wanted to ascertain the situation and have a clear understanding of what was going on.
“I swear it wasn’t me. When I got to the courtyard, the old monk was already slumped over the table. I called him for a long time, but he didn’t respond. I went in through the window and saw that he was gone. Not wanting to let outsiders benefit from the money, I packed up my things and took him away.”
The oriole and the old monk were partners; they wouldn't risk their lives over a mere argument.
Besides, the old monk didn't even give her a chance to share the spoils before she was gone.
"In that case, we'll have to fool the young lady later."
When the government officials came to investigate, they would inevitably ask who had been to the courtyard. Sun Xiangxiang told the truth, and the three of them, master and servant, became the suspects.
Therefore, you must never tell the truth; it's better to avoid trouble.
Huang Ying shared the same idea. She and Xi Que reached a consensus and advised Sun Xiangxiang, "Miss, when someone comes to ask questions later, we must not say that we have been to the courtyard."
Why lie?
Just as Sun Xiangxiang was about to tell the whole story, she was stopped by two maids who asked her in confusion.
“Let’s go find the old monk. No one will notice. Think about it, you’ve drawn a fortune stick for marriage. The master said you have a noble destiny. What if he’s revealed a secret and was punished by heaven? If the people in the temple find out, they will hold a grudge against you.”
The magpie and the oriole devised their arguments and tried their best to persuade Sun Xiangxiang.
"However, Lin Yuesha learned that we had been to the courtyard."
Sun Xiangxiang took out a peace charm. As soon as she took it out, Lin Yuesha recognized it and asked if it was worth two hundred coins.
Inside Yutan Temple, it seems only the old monks charge high prices.
"If she implicates us, we'll take the opportunity to drag her down with us."
If Lin Yuesha hadn't been there, how would she know that the peace charm cost two hundred coins? Maybe Lin Yuesha was the one who murdered the old monk.
"Yes, it must have been Lin Yuesha who did it!"
Sun Xiangxiang found a clue: Lin Yuesha must have gone to seek a marriage match, only to be told by the old monk that her relationship with Qi Heng would not last. In a fit of rage, Lin Yuesha killed him.
After the three of them agreed on their story, they waited for the government officials to come and question them.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuesha received the news.
"Cousin, was the old monk who died the one you said had accurate fortune-telling abilities?"
Uya never expected that she would encounter a murder case while offering incense, and she was terrified.
"I'm not sure, but from what the young novice said, it seems to be that master."
The young novice described the master's appearance, while Lin Yuesha had a deep impression of the old monk.
The person was suddenly poisoned to death. Who could have done it? It couldn't have been a worshipper.
“In recent years, the master has been living in a small courtyard, with his daily life taken care of by a dedicated person. In the past year or so, he has hardly received any pilgrims.”
Yutan Temple is a place of great religious significance and incense offerings; how could one commit murder in a temple?
It would be unreasonable for a highly accomplished monk to commit suicide by poisoning himself.
"Husband, could you take me to see it?"
Lin Yuesha sighed. She had a connection with the master and planned to visit him to thank him for his guidance.
"good."
Qi Heng pulled Lin Yuesha aside and whispered, "This matter is inextricably linked to Sun Xiangxiang and her servant."
"No way?"
Lin Yuesha was shocked. Sun Xiangxiang was an annoying person. A dog that bites doesn't bark, but at most she would use tricks and trip people up. She didn't seem like the type to kill people.
"I saw Sun Xiangxiang's maid, Huang Ying, running hurriedly out of the courtyard."
Huang Ying, carrying a package, stealthily hid under a large tree, likely tempted by the sight of money.
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