The once bustling and lively Fu Yue Casino, teeming with customers even in broad daylight, was now eerily silent.
One hour ago.
The Fifth Princess entered with her guards and played cards. Then, for some unknown reason, she got into an argument with Nie Zuier, who appeared in the main hall.
The two fought their way to the back room in no time.
Then, a scream was heard from the Fifth Princess. When everyone rushed to the back hall, the Fifth Princess was lying on the ground covered in blood, while Nie Zuier was holding a blood-stained sword.
Under the watchful eyes of the public, there is no doubt about it.
Anyone would think that Nie Zuier had killed someone, and that the Fifth Princess was no exception.
Then, some reported to the authorities, others called for a doctor, and of course, the Fifth Princess's guards immediately took her away.
Finally, the news spread that the Fifth Princess had only been injured and was not dead.
However, Nie Zui'er was imprisoned.
It is said that at the time, Nie Zuier did not resist or argue, so everyone assumed that Nie Zuier had admitted to killing the Fifth Princess.
but……
Xie Lingqin stood in the back hall, looking at the bloodstains that had not yet been cleaned up, and then at the guards behind her.
They were all loyal and capable people around Nie Zuier.
"The Fifth Princess was not injured by your manor lord."
Xie Lingqin said that she said this with certainty, not doubt.
Although the guards trusted their master, and besides, the Fifth Princess deserved to be beaten to death for her arrogant behavior, Xie Lingqin was so certain without even checking or asking them anything. So they were very puzzled.
"The reason your lord doesn't resist is because she knows that the more she resists and refutes, the more arguments she'll have, and it might even implicate you and disturb the peace of the entire gambling den."
Xie Lingqin said, then gestured for everyone to look at the scattered bloodstains on the ground.
“Have you ever seen anyone bleed so much and still survive? And your master knew the other party was a princess, yet he still stabbed her to death? And with such inaccuracy, the blood splattered like this, like flowers blooming, everywhere.”
Xie Lingqin's words were almost sarcastic.
The guards immediately understood.
"Don't worry, I'm here. You all need to remain still and not cause any trouble. Also, instruct your subordinates not to make any rash moves. Do you understand?"
"Yes." The guards immediately bowed and obeyed. "No wonder the master didn't say anything before he was taken away, he just told us to come to you and listen to your orders. Miss Xie is indeed wise."
"This is not a simple matter; everyone should be careful."
After Xie Lingqin finished speaking, she nodded to Zihe, "Let's go back to the General's Mansion."
"Return to the manor?"
Zihe was taken aback. Shouldn't they immediately help Master Nie clear his name and get him out of prison as soon as possible?
"I'm still injured, so I'm being very careful here. Master Nie just had an accident, and I'm already leaving the manor to investigate. Wouldn't that be like protesting too much and telling others that I have a close relationship with Master Nie?"
"Miss is right, I was just confused."
"It's alright, but remember, the closer someone is to you, the more you need to stay clear-headed. Otherwise, you'll not only fail to accomplish anything, but you'll also get bogged down and suffer a complete collapse."
Zihe was taken aback.
"What's wrong?"
Xie Lingqin looked at her.
“No, it’s just…” Zihe was extremely impressed, “It’s just that the Crown Prince has said these things to us servants before.”
Xie Lingqin was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "Let's go, we're on the same wavelength."
Upon returning to the General's Mansion, Xie Lingqin naturally couldn't stay there any longer.
She could more or less guess the Fifth Princess's purpose, but she couldn't quite understand it. Nie Zuier was a person who had seen a lot of things, so it was impossible that she couldn't see through it. She even went so far as to fight the Fifth Princess in the back room, where there were no witnesses.
It seems she has no choice but to break into the Jingzhao Yin's prison at night.
This is really...
After giving instructions to Zihe and Tridacna, Xie Lingqin sneaked into the residence of the Prefect of Jingzhao.
She could have entered the prison openly and legitimately as Xie Lingqin, but she was still "injured" after all.
Nie Zuier was, after all, the owner of Fuyue Gambling House, and her influence had been firmly established for many years. Even though her father was dead, she was ruthless and quickly took over the power of her second and third uncles. So, not to mention anything else, the half-prison cell could not be a separate one.
Although others could not break into the prison, they also could not carry out the assassination.
Now, in the dark and long passageway, Xie Lingqin, dressed in night clothes, ventured into the innermost cell.
She had been to the Jingzhao Prefecture prison several times before, so she was quite familiar with it.
As she passed by, Xie Lingqin secretly glanced at Qi Rufeng.
The man who was once so spirited, arrogant, and domineering is now locked up in this prison for many days, sitting on that hard bed board covered with straw, looking dejected and defeated.
Xie Lingqin glanced at it secretly before heading straight ahead to Nie Zuier's cell.
At this moment, the Prefect of the Capital was leading his men out from inside.
"My lord, I think..."
A guard followed behind the Prefect of the Capital, seemingly wanting to say something but hesitating.
The Prefect of the Capital glanced around, then raised his hand. "Speak."
"I find something strange about what happened today. The Fifth Princess went to Ancheng for two years before returning to the capital. Any normal person would need to rest for a few days, but instead, the Fifth Princess went to Fuyue Gambling House and even got into an argument with Master Nie."
The visitor paused and then said, "Master Nie has been in this capital for so many years. I won't comment on his reputation, but he's not stupid enough to go and harm the princess."
The Prefect of the Capital nodded. “You’re right. But the fact is, the Fifth Princess is seriously injured, and Master Nie has remained silent. Whatever the hidden story behind this, since the Emperor hasn’t spoken, we will act based on the evidence.”
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