The Ghost Doctor packed up his silver needles, glanced at the burly man's corpse, and sighed: "I'll take this body back to the Regent's Palace to deal with it, so as to avoid causing unnecessary trouble."
Xu Yuehua nodded, giving the Ghost Doctor a grateful look. She knew that the Ghost Doctor was thinking of her, and also of the entire Great Zhou Kingdom.
After seeing off the corpses of the Ghost Doctor and the burly man, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze returned to Tianxiang Tower. They sat in their private room, silently reflecting on everything that had happened that day.
"Ah Yue, who do you think orchestrated all of this today?" Qi Guze broke the silence first.
Xu Yuehuai pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "I think it might be those people in the Mingyue Kingdom who oppose Beixuan's ascension to the throne. They might think that this method can damage the friendly relations between our two countries and put pressure on Beixuan at the same time."
Qi Guze nodded in agreement: "You're right. However, I also have a guess. Perhaps it's someone from Dongsang Kingdom. After all, only Dongsang Kingdom has such a potent poison."
Upon hearing this, Xu Yuehuai frowned: "Dongsang Kingdom? Why would they do this? Do they want to take this opportunity to provoke a war between our two countries?"
Qi Guze shook his head: "This is just my guess. However, we cannot let our guard down, whether it is the Mingyue Kingdom or the Dongsang Kingdom. We must send people to investigate secretly and find out the truth."
Xu Yuehua nodded in agreement. She knew that this matter concerned the peace and stability between the two countries and had to be treated with utmost care.
Just then, there was a knock on the door of the private room. Xu Yuehuai opened the door and saw Qi Ziang, Qi Zixin, and Tie Chunsheng.
They still had some worry on their faces, but when they saw that Xu Yuehuai was safe and sound, they all breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
Xu Yuehuai took the two children's hands and said gently, "Come on, let's go to another private room and I'll take you to eat something delicious."
They moved to another spacious and elegant private room, where a sumptuous feast had already been prepared.
Xu Yuehuai personally cooked a delicious and visually appealing meal for the children and Tie Chunsheng.
"Actually, I was a little confused at first, but then I gradually figured out what to do..."
At the dinner table, Xu Yuehuai served food to the children while quietly recounting the interesting things that happened in the competition that day, trying to put the previous unpleasantness behind her.
"Mother, your cooking skills have improved again. I haven't had your cooking in so long."
Qi Zi'ang ate with great relish, praising Xu Yuehuai's cooking skills from time to time.
Qi Zixin nestled in Xu Yuehuai's arms, her little face beaming with a happy smile.
Although Tie Chunsheng didn't say much, his eyes revealed his respect and gratitude for Xu Yuehuai.
After dinner, the group slowly returned to the Regent's Palace. Night had fallen, but the palace was brightly lit, illuminating the way home.
Xu Yuehuai led the children by the hand, walking at the front, with Qi Guze and Tie Chunsheng following closely behind.
Upon returning to the Prince's residence, Xu Yuehuai immediately instructed his servants to report the day's events to Bei Xuan and requested that Bei Xuan send someone to secretly investigate the matter.
At the same time, Xu Yuehuai also arranged a series of security measures within the Prince's Mansion to ensure the safety of everyone inside. She personally inspected the mansion's defenses and discussed with the guards how to strengthen its defenses.
It was late at night, and Xu Yuehuai lay in bed, unable to fall asleep for a long time. She thought back on everything that had happened that day, and a nameless unease welled up inside her. She knew that this matter was far more complex than it appeared on the surface, and that a much larger conspiracy was hidden behind it.
"Aze, why are those people making their move now?" Xu Yuehuai asked softly.
Qi Guze lay down beside her, held her hand, and said in a deep voice, "Perhaps they think things are peaceful now and want to create some turmoil. But no matter who is behind this, I will not let them hurt you and the children."
Xu Yuehua nodded, feeling slightly relieved.
As time slowly passed, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze's investigation, like the North Star in the dark night, gradually illuminated the truth hidden in the fog. They moved between the bustling streets of the capital and the solemn halls of the royal palace, each step marked by their unwavering commitment to justice.
In the streets and alleys of Beijing, Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze's figures always attracted a lot of attention.
Sometimes they would whisper amongst themselves, exchanging their insights; other times they would furrow their brows, rubbing the clues in their hands, trying to find a breakthrough.
No matter how subtle, every clue could not escape their sharp eyes and meticulous mind.
Meanwhile, Xu Yuehuai's culinary career was also booming. Tianxianglou was bustling with customers, and every dish she carefully prepared exuded an enticing aroma that was intoxicating.
The fish dish, in particular, is incredibly delicious and leaves a lasting impression, as if every bite is filled with endless flavor.
Xu Yuehuai stood in the kitchen, instructing the other chefs at Tianxianglou.
The spatula flew through her hands, her face radiating confidence and composure. She cooked each dish with care, as if each dish were telling a touching story.
"Have you learned it?" Xu Yuehuai asked.
"Well... we've only learned about 30% so far, we still need to practice more." The head chef of Tianxiang Restaurant wiped the sweat from his forehead; he couldn't guarantee that he could learn it all.
"I believe in you, and I'm sure you can carry on my culinary skills."
Xu Yuehuai patted the head chef of Tianxianglou on the shoulder, and the other man could only manage a weak smile.
Meanwhile, within the Prince's mansion, Xu Yuehuai's culinary academy was becoming increasingly popular. Maids surrounded her, diligently learning each cooking technique.
She patiently guided them, sometimes demonstrating how to control the heat, and sometimes pointing out their shortcomings.
Whenever she saw the maids master a new cooking skill, a gratified smile would appear on her face, as if she could see their growth and progress.
However, Xu Yuehuai did not forget her mission. Her investigation with Qi Guze continued.
When the night was quiet, the two would gather together and carefully analyze every clue and every detail.
Finally, on a quiet night, they found a breakthrough.
"These clues all point to the Dark Moon Kingdom," Qi Guze said in a low voice, his brows furrowed.
Xu Yuehuai nodded, a resolute glint in her eyes: "That's right, these people have been secretly plotting to sabotage relations between the two countries. We must inform Beixuan of this as soon as possible."
The two informed Bei Xuan of the situation that very night. Bei Xuan was furious upon hearing this; she had never imagined that she had been framed by these people. She decided to personally handle the matter and uphold peace between the two countries.
Bei Xuan secretly traveled to the Great Zhou Kingdom to hold talks with Xu Yuehuai and Qi Guze.
During the meeting, they discussed ways to resolve the matter.
After a long period of communication and effort, the misunderstanding between the two countries was finally cleared up.
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