CHAPTER 250: CHAPTER 249: WHO IS THE REAL CULPRIT?

The position where he buried his head was a place even Xie Jiuxiao hadn’t touched, and the evil Qi on him grew stronger.

He gritted his teeth and said, "This child is truly not cute at all."

Yu Nianzhao patted the trembling little girl in her arms and said helplessly, "She’s still young, why bicker with her? Watching her parents die before her eyes, she is quite pitiful."

Xie Jiuxiao’s fists clenched and unclenched, then clenched again.

"Zhaozhao, what exactly happened last night?"

Emperor Anqing also walked over, patiently asking, "I know you wouldn’t do such a thing. Did you see who did it?"

Yu Nianzhao pressed her red lips together and remained silent.

The cloaked figure in black was Nan Guili; she couldn’t possibly betray him at a time like this.

"Indeed, Miss Yu, if it wasn’t you, you should quickly tell us who the real culprit is. Don’t betray the trust the Emperor and Prince have in you."

Mr Dong wore a fake smile, actually pressing her step by step.

Yu Nianzhao coldly glanced at him, "It was an evil spirit, perhaps it will come after you next."

Mr Dong’s smile stiffened, inexplicably feeling a chill on his back, he said dryly, "Princess Consort really knows how to joke, doing evil deeds? That’s indeed a perfect excuse, Shangjing was thoroughly cleansed many years ago and all the evil spirits were driven out, how could an evil spirit suddenly appear?"

"Fool!"

Emperor Anqing cursed him; if he hadn’t personally seen little ghosts, even demons, he might have thought like him that Shangjing was devoid of evil spirits.

Mr Dong didn’t understand why he was being scolded, feeling wronged he closed his mouth.

"Is there really an evil spirit? Could it be that Liu Han was also killed by an evil spirit..."

Emperor Anqing said anxiously, "This year, the Stargazing Tower must be completed. I can’t wait any longer. Zhaozhao, can you find a way to eradicate all the evil spirits and demons in the Stargazing Tower?"

Yu Nianzhao slowly shook her head, "There’s no way at the moment."

She was speaking the truth; she couldn’t directly kill Nan Guili.

"Moreover, the one who killed Liu Han might not be the same evil spirit; I rather believe it was deliberate."

"Who could be so vicious, targeting my Stargazing Tower?"

Emperor Anqing held his forehead, angrily said, "If I find out who it is, I definitely won’t let them go!"

"Your Majesty, I have come late."

Chu Wenjun arrived late, changed into official robes, appearing calm and poised, not at all like someone who had just clashed with Yu Nianzhao.

"Why are you here?" Emperor Anqing frowned.

"My father is still under house arrest; another murder has occurred at the Stargazing Tower, and he was worried, so he sent me to take a look."

Chu Wenjun said humbly and neither servile nor overbearing.

"..."

Emperor Anqing originally did not want them involved in this matter, so he waved his hand and said, "I give this case to Prince Su to handle, you all assist from the sidelines."

"Yes!"

The sky was already faintly lightening; Emperor Anqing returned to the palace with anger in his heart, preparing for the court session.

"Prince Su is quite capable, not only taking over the Ministry of Justice but also now handling the Stargazing Tower case. His ability is truly outstanding."

Chu Wenjun smiled faintly, with deeper meaning.

"You are far more impressive, Mr. Chu."

Xie Jiuxiao accepted the compliment without reservation.

Chu Wenjun’s smile gradually faded, he said lightly, "I heard the Princess Consort is a suspect; I hope Prince Su will not shield his fiancée and handle the matter impartially, as no one can testify it wasn’t her who killed the couple."

"Who said there’s no evidence?"

Yu Nianzhao, holding the child, said, "Isn’t this child the best testimony?"

Chu Wenjun asked, "Did this little girl witness it herself?"

"She might have seen it with her own eyes."

Yu Nianzhao shrugged indifferently, "Better not to agitate her; the real culprit will be caught sooner or later, after all evil cannot prevail over righteousness, wouldn’t you agree, Mr. Chu?"

Hearing Yu Nianzhao’s meaningful words, Chu Wenjun felt a chill down his spine.

He pulled the corner of his lips, reluctantly said, "Of course, but if we do not capture the murderer soon, I’m afraid it won’t quell the citizens’ fear and anger."

"Can’t Mr. Chu even handle such matters? Indeed a bit useless." Xie Jiuxiao immediately mocked.

Chu Wenjun clenched his fists, gritting his teeth said, "I will certainly do my utmost to pacify the citizens of Shangjing."

Yu Nianzhao comforted the little girl, intending to place her on the ground, and reassured, "Wait here for me, I want to see if there is any evidence left on your parents."

The little girl shook her head, gripping Yu Nianzhao tighter.

Yu Nianzhao, unable to do otherwise, had to carry her to the corpse’s side.

The couple died with their eyes open, emitting ghostly Qi from their bodies; definitely killed by an evil spirit, most crucially, their souls weren’t left behind, entirely devoured.

If she could capture the couple’s souls and have them testify personally, her suspicions would be cleared.

However... she must first deal with the evil spirit possessing Nan Guili; otherwise, Nan Guili might not return to the Nanwang Country.

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With Xie Jiuxiao’s protection, Yu Nianzhao returned to Prince Su Mansion with the child.

"Wow, Princess Consort, after you went out, how come you have a child now?"

Dongfang Chenyuan saw the little girl in her arms and blurted out.

"Are you brainless?"

Xie Jiuxiao coldly rebuked him.

Dongfang Chenyuan scratched his head, chuckled and said, "Hehe, just joking."

"Find someone to take this girl away." Xie Jiuxiao’s patience was reaching its limit.

Woo-woo-woo—

The little girl refused to let go, clutching Yu Nianzhao so tightly her neck turned red, Xie Jiuxiao then called it off.

"Dear, let Ms Jiang and Yue take you to bathe and change clothes, alright? The people in Prince Su Mansion are good, they won’t hurt you."

Yu Nianzhao spoke softly by her ear, the little girl’s eyes welled with tears, blinking her large eyes, she finally pouted her lips and followed Ms Jiang to bathe and change clothes.

"Zhaozhao, now that there is no one, who exactly is that evil spirit?" Xie Jiuxiao asked discreetly.

He understood Yu Nianzhao, knowing she certainly had some idea.

Yu Nianzhao glanced at him, hesitatingly said, "Actually... that evil spirit is possessed, if I tell you who it is, you will definitely go and seize the person."

Xie Jiuxiao was startled, his thick brows lightly furrowing, "Nan Guili?"

Yu Nianzhao was shocked, suspiciously looked at him, "Are you a worm in my stomach?"

Xie Jiuxiao’s eyelids twitched, speechless said, "Zhaozhao, do you have to use such a disgusting metaphor?"

"It’s meant to praise your cleverness!"

"Are you protecting Nan Guili? Do you know Nan Guili?"

Xie Jiuxiao’s words carried a hint of jealousy, "He’s the only person I could think of; your attitude towards him is somewhat different."

"Yes, I know him!"

Yu Nianzhao answered straightforwardly, "We grew up together when we were young."