Demoness, where are you Fleeing to?
Chapter 132 - 128: Switch to a More Reliable One (2 updates, please subscribe and ask for monthly tickets) _2

Chapter 132: Chapter 128: Switch to a More Reliable One (2 updates, please subscribe and ask for monthly tickets) _2

"Therapeutic soup? What kind of therapeutic soup?"

"It’s a soup to help alleviate arthritis." Nanny Fang directed her answer to Lei Yun who had asked the question: "The elderly matriarch has been suffering from arthritis for over ten years. Normally she relies on the soup and massages to relieve the pain."

Lei Yun asked again: "During this time, has anyone else entered the old lady’s room?"

"There shouldn’t have been." The Duke of Zhengdong slightly closed his tiger-like eyes: "The maids outside all know the rules, they wouldn’t disturb my mother at this time. In addition, this left rear yard is not only a key protective area of the magic array in the mansion, but also guarded by two martial masters from the sixth house level, responsible for my mother’s safety. I asked them, and no one has been in or out of my mother’s room today."

"After a careful inspection with Xiaowei Jiang, we indeed found no traces of intrusion by outsiders. Apart from the old lady herself, the Four-Tailed Spirit Fox of Xiaowei Jiang also didn’t detect any abnormal smells or spirits."

Next, Sima Tianyuan looked meaningfully at the door: "So, what about the princess outside and Lady Xue? Why are they here?"

"The princess was invited to the mansion as a guest and she is fond of tranquility, thus she was arranged to rest in the courtyard of the old lady. Miss Xue was invited by the princess. It is said that they knew each other in the Capital City and are close friends."

Nanny Fang meticulously explained: "The two of them have already been in the yard when the old lady returned to her room from the front yard for a nap."

Sima Tianyuan narrowed his eyes: "So, was Miss Xue in the courtyard talking to the princess all the while?"

This time it was the personal maidservant who answered: "They were playing chess and chatting. But after the old lady went to sleep, Miss Xue received a talisman paper and left for a while. I happened to see her talking to someone using a spiral magical instrument."

When Lei Yun heard this, he couldn’t help but furrow his brows and asked Jiang Hanyun in a low voice: "Does the Mansion of Duke Zhengdong hold such a prominent position? Even the reigning princess came to visit them personally?"

Jiang Hanyun had little understanding of these twisted relationships and hierarchies among the nobilities; most of her time and energy were devoted to Martial Law and various demon-related cases.

Li Xuan, however, seemed to know it all: "The Duke of Zhengdong is the current Zongbing of canal transport, and his mother was born into the Cui of Boling, being a legitimate daughter of the second-rank official of Boling. Naturally, they are different from ordinary nobles."

Lei Yun fell silent instantly. The second branch of the Cui of Boling – was a lineage that produced the most Chancellors in this large nobility, comparable to the main branch of the Cui of Boling.

As for the position of Zongbing of canal transport, it wielded immense power as it controlled the lifeline of the North Zhili region and several frontier towns in the north.

At this moment, Jiang Hanyun also voiced her doubts: "Are you suspecting Yunrou?"

"Although the possibility is small, we cannot rule out suspicion of her." Lei Yun slightly nodded: "If the Lady Cui was involuntarily murdered, it must have been through a spell. There are many spells that can make her commit suicide without contact with another person, but the Lady Cui is different. She is a second-rank official’s wife, titled Madam Gaoming, protected by the dragon Qi of The Court. She is naturally inaccessible to demons and immune to spells. Thus, the requirements for the spell would be strict, and people who can cast this kind of spell are presumably very rare."

Listening to Lei Yun, Li Xuan thought that Lei Yun and Sima Tianyuan were not just suspecting Xue Yunrou, they might also be suspecting the princess.

As the so-called ’Princess Changle’, who was equally famous as Jiang Hanyun and the others, she must also be significantly skilled. Since Xue Yunrou had been alone for a period of time before, it would be the same situation for the princess.

Lei Yun and the others were simply being respectful to the princess due to her noble status, hence not voicing their suspicions directly.

"Soul manipulation, mind control, and mirror reflection."

Lei Yun fell into deep thought: "I can think of three kinds of spells. But any one of them requires a spellcaster of the sixth house level or higher with a strong spiritual soul to cast. And the distance must be within thirty steps, otherwise the effect will not be satisfactory."

"Since it’s done by a spellcaster above the sixth house level, it is likely that I am also considered suspicious."

That was none other than Princess Changle. She and Xue Yunrou entered together: "After Lady Xue received the talisman paper and left, I was alone in the side room, pondering over the chess game. You could say that I also had the opportunity to commit the crime."

Lei Yun and the others immediately showed their respects: "Princess, we dare not!"

Li Xuan was no exception and bowed to the princess. At this moment, he felt extremely grateful for joining the Liudao Division, so he didn’t have to kneel down all the time.

This organization, which gathered all kinds of supernatural powers, naturally repelled and was contemptuous of imperial power.

"Everyone, focus on the investigation, no need for formalities." Princess Changle gracefully gestured: "You’re wrong. The law treats the prince and a commoner equally. You all carry the responsibility of solving this case and finding the real culprit. How could you exclude me as a suspect just because you ’dare not’?"

Duke Zhengdong couldn’t help but frown: "Your Highness, please move away from the courtyard as soon as possible. This is a place fraught with evil, I’m afraid it will harm your noble body."

However, Princess Changle, with her pale face, shook her head: "Lady Xue and I will wait outside the courtyard and we won’t leave! The elderly lady was a kind, friendly, and approachable person. I want to find out as soon as possible, who the hell would commit such a brutal and savage act that both men and gods are furious."

She took a glance at the elderly lady and then quickly averted her gaze. She looked at Lei Yun and the others with sincere eyes: "I ask you all to punish the murderer to legally! If you have anything to ask me, feel free to approach me."

While they were talking, Li Xuan took the opportunity to carefully observe Princess Changle.

She was about fifteen years old, slightly younger than Xue Yunrou. Her figure was of a delicate type, so her hands were small, her face was small, but her height was at least 1.7 meters, not petite.

What left the deepest impression on Li Xuan was Princess Changle’s face. He supposed it could be entirely enveloped in his palm, which reminded Li Xuan of the Japanese actress Fumika from his past life, expect her features were much more refined. Her demeanor exuded a dignified and elegant aura, which was different from that of the Japanese female star.

However, what Li Xuan was more concerned about was Princess Changle’s clothing.

He was now sure that the attire of the red-clothed female ghost, with a phoenix coronet and robes of rank, was similar to that of Princess Changle, except for slight differences in the styles.

Just as Li Xuan was absorbed in his observations, he noticed Xue Yunrou glaring at him with wide eyes, her clear pupils seeming to spout fire.

Li Xuan inadvertently blinked, secretly pondering why he had annoyed Lady Xue again.