Her elder sister steals her husband? She marries the God of War and is pampered beyond measure!

Chapter 211 The Murder Case at Qingchengfang

Su Mowan had just lain down when she heard a clear laugh, followed by Qinghe's greeting.

The seventh princess has arrived.

Su Mowan chuckled to herself.

The Seventh Princess has finally found a chance to leave the palace. It seems that the fear left by the last assassination attempt has passed.

Granny Wei also said that the Seventh Princess was terrified.

Looking back now, it seems like they've completely forgotten the pain and haven't learned their lesson.

Murong Yu wore a light purple silk dress with a matching cloak tied around her neck. The cloak collar was trimmed with white fox fur.

Her furry face made her look even more radiant and adorable.

Arrive before anyone arrives.

The footsteps were still outside Huangfeng Garden when the voice came in: "Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law, I'm here! Did you miss me?"

Su Mowan was really afraid that she would damage her voice. With such a loud voice, even Shen Murui in Yingyue Pavilion could probably hear it.

She naturally didn't respond, but just smiled helplessly.

Actually, the Seventh Princess is only one year younger than her, and she's still so lively and unruly. I wonder when she'll ever act like a woman.

Unable to get a response, Murong Yu took off running, her purple cloak billowing in the wind. Qinghe, who was lagging behind, realized for the first time that the Seventh Princess was actually quite likable.

Just then, two figures walked out of Yingyue Pavilion; it was Shen Murui and her maid.

Shen Murui came to see Su Mowan because she had something to discuss.

She could vaguely hear voices outside from inside Yingyue Pavilion, but she couldn't recognize the voice of the Seventh Princess.

Seeing Qinghe lagging behind, Shen Murui quickly called out to her, a timid smile on her lips, and asked, "Miss Qinghe, who was that person who just went in?"

Qinghe turned around, a smile on her face.

"Reporting to Madam Shen, that is the Seventh Princess who just came from the palace to visit Consort Su."

Although she didn't like Shen Murui, Qinghe didn't show it; her smile was just a little faint.

Upon hearing that it was the Seventh Princess, Shen Murui paused, hesitating whether to go over now.

Seeing her hesitation, Qinghe asked if she had something to discuss with Consort Su. Shen Murui nodded.

Just as Qinghe was about to ask her to wait a while before coming back, Yinshuang, who was ten meters away, saw Shen Murui and walked over directly, asking Qinghe the same question again.

Since Yinshuang knew what was going on, Shen Murui did not hesitate and said directly to Yinshuang, "Consort Shen and I will go to Huian Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings tomorrow."

Qinghe blinked, puzzled, and was about to ask what this had to do with Consort Su when Yinshuang interrupted, "I understand, I will tell Consort Su."

Shen Murui's task can be considered complete. Since the message has been delivered, the rest is up to Su Mowan.

She thanked Yinshuang, then turned and returned to Yingyue Pavilion with Xiaoyun.

Once everyone had entered Yingyue Pavilion and disappeared from sight, Qinghe stared at Yinshuang with her bright, watery eyes and said admiringly, "Yinshuang, you're incredibly bold! Madam Shen is a mistress of some importance, yet you dare to refer to yourself as 'I' in front of her. Aren't you afraid she'll find something to criticize you for!"

Yinshuang glanced at Qinghe indifferently.

"What does it matter? Our masters are just the Prince and Consort Su. Why would they need to call themselves servants in front of others? I have that much courage."

Qinghe pouted, feeling rather displeased: "You're quite perceptive. Being valued by the Prince makes all the difference. If it were me, I wouldn't have the courage or confidence!"

Qinghe was right.

Yinshuang is different from her. She is a maid who serves people, but Yinshuang is not. Yinshuang has other things to do, but since Su Mowan came, Yinshuang has become a servant, and occasionally delivers messages.

To be precise, at first, Yinshuang's role was to keep watch, in case Su Mowan ran away quietly. Later, Yinshuang's task became to accompany Su Mowan on her escapes and, incidentally, report on any sightings of other men.

Therefore, Yinshuang and Qinghe are of different importance, and their statuses are also different, which is something Qinghe can only envy.

This time, the Seventh Princess didn't bring any palace maids. She went into Huangfeng Garden by herself and entered the main house.

Seeing Su Mowan leaning lazily against the low couch, he immediately smiled and moved closer, saying ingratiatingly, "Sister-in-law, I'm here! I've come to see you!"

Su Mowan smiled as she looked at the Seventh Princess, who was sidling up to her like a puppy.

"Now you see, isn't the mission accomplished?"

How did you know it was a mission?

The seventh princess realized she had let something slip as soon as she spoke, so she quickly changed to a smiling face and said coquettishly, "Oh dear, although it was indeed Father and Mother who sent me to see you, I really missed you! I missed your lotus seed porridge and your steamed egg custard!"

"Did you come with the imperial physician?"

"Yes, if the imperial physician hadn't come, I wouldn't have had a chance to come!"

Su Mowan's eyes flashed, and she asked casually, "Did the Emperor send the imperial physician, or did the Empress send him?"

Without a second thought, the Seventh Princess replied, "It's Mother Empress, but what does it matter who it is? Whether it's Father Emperor or Mother Empress, they both care about you!"

Su Mowan smiled enigmatically.

The difference is huge. If it were Emperor Moyao, it could only be concern. But if it were the Empress, besides concern, the most likely reaction would be suspicion.

She was far away from the palace and not close to the Empress. She was well-fed, well-drinked and well-slept here. Why would the Empress send someone here for no reason?

They've definitely become suspicious.

Composing herself, Su Mowan tentatively asked, "Which imperial physician came today? What's his relationship with your third brother?"

"It's Director Gu who's here."

The seventh princess spoke, looking at her with some curiosity.

"How is your relationship with my third brother? Not good, not bad either. My third brother isn't close to anyone, and it's impossible for Imperial Physician Gu to have offended him. Why are you asking this, sister-in-law?"

Su Mowan shook her head and made up a story: "I was just asking casually. The Empress went to great lengths to send a royal physician. I can't possibly not even know who is taking my pulse, can I? Also, if your third brother and the royal physician don't have a good relationship, I can talk to the royal physician to let me take less medicine. That way, I won't have to worry about the royal physician and your third brother being in cahoots."

The Seventh Princess believed her, but frowned in strong disapproval.

"That won't do! Although Imperial Physician Gu and the Third Prince don't have a good relationship, Imperial Physician Gu was sent by the Empress Dowager. If you dare to have any ulterior motives, it won't be good if the Empress Dowager finds out! She might blame you!"

"I'm just saying that."

"That would be best!"

The Seventh Princess breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly asked, "Sister-in-law, is Shen Murui alright?"

Su Mowan was a little puzzled as to why the Seventh Princess would suddenly bring up Shen Murui: "She's doing very well. She recently moved to the West Courtyard and lives in Yingyue Pavilion next door. Why are you asking about her?"

"It's nothing."

The Seventh Princess breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that the person was alright.

Su Mowan was determined to find out the truth this time, so she sat up and pulled the Seventh Princess to sit next to her, asking in a low voice, "Is there something wrong? You can tell me."

In Su Mowan's opinion, it must be that the Seventh Princess bullied Shen Murui, otherwise why would she have such an apologetic expression on her face?

Only after the Seventh Princess spoke did Su Mowan realize that she had guessed wrong.

The Seventh Princess hesitated for a moment, then said with lingering fear, "Last time, didn't Third Brother go boating on the river with you? Shen Murui and I came back first. On the way, we encountered assassins. One of the assassins came straight at me. I was terrified. It was Shen Murui who ran in front of me and blocked him."

How could someone as timid as Shen Murui actually shield the Seventh Princess from assassins?

Although Su Mowan found it strange, she said, "So, the reason she was injured that day was because she saved you?"

Although the Seventh Princess was reluctant to admit it, she still nodded: "I owe her a favor, so I'm asking how she is doing now."

"Don't worry, she's not seriously injured and should be fine by now."

The two exchanged some more trivial words, and a moment later, the Seventh Princess's words made Su Mowan's heart tighten.

The Seventh Princess clicked her tongue and said, "When we passed by Qingcheng Ward today, we saw officials taking away a pretty woman. She seemed to be a very important person in Qingcheng Ward. The wardens and several other women followed behind, crying and shouting. It was quite a scene!"

"Official officers?"

A bad premonition suddenly welled up in Su Mowan's heart. Judging from the Seventh Princess's description, it was very likely that Qingcheng was taken away.

Qingcheng is the star of Qingchengfang, the head of all the dancers. Only when something happens to her will it cause such a commotion.

Su Mowan's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

The Seventh Princess rested her chin on her hand, speaking in a storytelling tone: "It seems someone died in Qingchengfang, a murder case occurred."

Su Mowan couldn't sit still any longer and quickly called out to Yinshuang. Yinshuang, who was guarding the door, came in upon hearing the call.

Su Mowan immediately said, "Send someone to inquire what happened at Qingchengfang, as soon as possible."

"Yes, slave, go right away."

Yinshuang rarely saw Su Mowan looking so nervous, so she responded and quickly went downstairs.

The Seventh Princess was equally puzzled as to why she was reacting so strongly: "Sister-in-law, what does the incident at Qingchengfang have to do with you? Why are you so concerned?"

Su Mowan said absentmindedly, "I have a friend who lives in Qingchengfang."

The seventh princess frowned, then her eyes lit up.

"Oh, I remember now! The woman who was taken away was the lead dancer from Qingchengfang on the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet!"

Su Mowan's heart sank, and her palms became slightly sweaty.

She stared directly at the Seventh Princess. "You really saw it clearly?"

"I must be sure I didn't see it wrong."

The Seventh Princess nodded firmly, "Although she was wearing a veil that day, the thin veil on her face fell down in the chaos when the assassins appeared, and I saw her face!"

How did the murder case get involved with Qingcheng?

Su Mowan forced herself to calm down.

Qingcheng wouldn't even step on an ant. Rather than saying she's kind, it's more accurate to say she's not brave enough. How did she get involved in a murder case?

Where did she get the audacity to kill someone?

impossible……

Just as she was racking her brains trying to find a clue, she heard Qinghe from the doorway suddenly shout excitedly inside, "Consort Su, the imperial physician has arrived!"

Su Mowan took a deep breath. Anyway, Yinshuang had already sent someone to investigate, so she would wait for the news to come back before making any decisions.

For now, we still need to deal with Director Gu.

Just as she was mentally preparing herself, she saw an elderly man in his fifties carrying a medicine box being respectfully led in by Qinghe.

Su Mowan's heart began to pound.

A thought suddenly popped into my head: Is Murong Jing's medicine even effective...?