On a moonlit night, deep within the magnificent palace, a meticulously planned theft is unfolding.
It was a priceless treasure—the Jadeite Cabbage, which lay quietly on the Jadeite Throne, bathed in moonlight that emitted a dazzling radiance.
This jade cabbage is emerald green and vibrant, with clearly visible veins on its leaves, as if it were a masterpiece of nature.
"What?"
"They were just in front of us a moment ago, how could they suddenly disappear?"
"Who exactly moved the Jadeite Cabbage?"
"How dare this thief be so audacious! The king is right here! He's truly fearless!"
However, just as everyone in the palace was captivated by its beauty, the treasure vanished without a trace. A wave of astonishment swept through the palace, and all eyes turned to the empty throne, filled with unease and fear.
Amidst the chaos, Xu Yuehuai stood firm like a tranquil mountain peak. She wore a dark robe, a mysterious hue against the night sky. Her gaze was piercing, seemingly able to see through all darkness and secrets. She stood quietly in a corner of the palace, her gaze deep and unwavering, as if everything was under her control.
What should we do?
"No one has seen it, where should we look?"
"Lady Shen, what should we do?" An official approached her anxiously, his voice filled with worry.
Xu Yuehuai glanced sideways, her eyes revealing composure and calmness. She said softly, "No need to panic. Everything has its reasons. I have my own plan." Her voice was calm yet powerful, like a clear spring flowing through the chaos, soothing people's hearts.
Xu Yuehuai began to carefully observe every corner of the palace. Her gaze was sharp and keen, not missing any suspicious traces.
She gently stroked the carvings on the throne, as if searching for the scent of the stolen treasure. Suddenly, her gaze settled on an inconspicuous corner. There lay a tiny pebble, completely out of place amidst the palace's opulent decorations.
A smile appeared on Xu Yuehuai's lips; she seemed to have found a clue to the stolen treasure.
"Search as I instruct!"
She immediately summoned the palace guards and quietly outlined her plan. Her voice was calm and firm, like a general commanding a battle. The guards nodded in agreement, their eyes revealing trust and respect for her.
At Xu Yuehuai's command, the guards sprang into action, laying a tight net according to her plan. Every corner of the palace was under close surveillance, as if a giant spider web was quietly tightening.
In the dead of night, a dark figure stealthily slipped into the palace. He tried to evade the guards' sight, but Xu Yuehuai had already spotted him.
The shadowy figure searched the palace thoroughly, trying to find the stolen treasure by following the markings. However, his every move was under Xu Yuehuai's control.
When the shadowy figure finally found the stolen jade cabbage, he excitedly reached out to take it.
Xu Yuehuai smiled slightly, a smile full of confidence and cunning.
Suddenly, she gave the order: "Grab him!"
Just then, the palace lights suddenly came on, as if the first rays of dawn were shining, illuminating the originally dim space.
The light, like a barrage of arrows, pierced through every corner, instantly illuminating the entire palace as if it were daytime.
"Whoosh—!"
The guards, who had been hidden in the darkness, surged forth from all directions like ghosts emerging from the earth. Their movements were swift and powerful, like arrows released from a bow, cutting through the air with a chilling whistling sound.
The dark figure appeared somewhat flustered by the sudden light and attack. His originally cunning and cold eyes now revealed a hint of panic and unease.
He tried to struggle and escape, but the guards around him quickly surrounded him, making it impossible to get through.
Bai Yu stood in the center of the palace, his gaze firm and calm. He did not panic at the appearance of the shadowy figure; on the contrary, he appeared even more resolute and courageous, gripping his sword tightly, his eyes sharp as knives, ready to deal with any possible changes at any moment.
Xu Yuehuai stood beside Bai Yu. When the shadowy figure attempted to rush towards Bai Yu, she immediately struck, using her dagger to block the attack. Her movements were fluid and powerful, each strike precisely hitting the shadowy figure's weak points. Her martial arts skills were adept and exquisite, drawing admiration from all who beheld them.
Under Xu Yuehuai's attacks, the shadowy figure gradually lost the ability to resist.
His figure began to blur, as if bound by an invisible force.
"Bang!"
Finally, with a heavy blow from Xu Yuehuai, the shadowy figure was completely subdued and unable to move.
The palace returned to calm, as if everything that had just happened was a dream.
But Bai Yu and Xu Yuehuai both knew that this was not a dream, but a challenge they faced together.
Although the battle was brief, it was filled with tension and excitement. A tense atmosphere permeated every corner of the palace, as if the air itself had frozen.
But amidst this tense atmosphere, Bai Yu and Xu Yuehuai displayed extraordinary composure and courage. Every movement they made, every glance they gave, was filled with wisdom and strength.
He was subdued by the guards, and the stolen jade cabbage was successfully recovered.
Xu Yuehuai walked up to the shadowy figure and looked at him coldly. The figure lowered his head, not daring to meet her gaze. Xu Yuehuai said calmly, "Why did you steal this treasure?"
The shadowy figure remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, "I...I did it for money."
Xu Yuehuai sneered and said, "Money is just an external thing. Is it worth committing such a heinous crime for it?"
Upon hearing this, the shadowy figure remained silent.
She whispered to the shadowy figure, "Greed is the evil of human nature. You could have had a better future, but you ruined your future because of a moment of greed."
Xu Yuehuai's words made the shadowy figure lower his head, his eyes filled with regret and remorse.
"Lady Shen is truly wise; she actually found the murderer!"
"This is absolutely shocking! How did Lady Shen manage to find out?"
"I didn't expect that Lady Shen would actually be quite capable!"
"Isn't this murderer incredibly stupid? He didn't even put up a fight!"
Everyone in the palace who witnessed this scene was completely impressed by Xu Yuehuai. They realized that Xu Yuehuai not only had keen insight, but also extraordinary acumen.
The shadowy figure was as pale as a sheet, his eyes flashing with resentment and despair. He struggled to ask, "You... how could you possibly know it was me?"
Xu Yuehuai smiled gently and pointed to the tiny pebble lying in the corner of the palace.
“This is your weakness.” Xu Yuehuai’s voice was calm and firm. “Only you would leave such a pebble in the palace. You thought you could use it to confuse the situation, but you didn’t expect to expose yourself instead.”
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