Chapter 117 - 116: Now This Is Really a Big Deal (2 Updates)

Chapter 117: Chapter 116: Now This Is Really a Big Deal (2 Updates)

Xu Jing pursed her lips slightly, glanced at him, then turned to Xiao Yi beside her and quietly said, "I’ll leave first," as she supported herself on the nearby railing and walked out.

She had been involved in hundreds of cases, and behind almost every case, there was always a story that was either tragic, depressing, or heart-wrenching.

But none of this is the reason for a killer to choose crime.

When a killer chooses to commit a crime, those so-called tragic pasts or mental journeys become a joke, because he has become an even more evil being.

Xu Jing hadn’t yet left the Wei family residence when two familiar figures briskly walked towards her from not far away. Upon seeing her, they exclaimed joyfully, "Miss Xu! We were just wondering why we couldn’t find you outside! Luckily, we asked the shopkeeper, who said you and Vice Minister Xiao went to the back courtyard, perhaps because of a case. Why is it that every time we go out, we encounter attacks and cases? I want to go back and check the almanac to see if it says we shouldn’t go out during this time!"

The one speaking was Chen Hu, and Cheng Xianbai walked beside him. The two of them came towards her in the clean and pure morning sunlight, looking full of energy and with a spring in their step, seeming to have rested well last night.

Xu Jing was also delighted to see them, and the coldness in her heart from investigating the case melted away. Only upon seeing them did she feel her life was back on track.

Chen Hu immediately stepped forward skillfully to support Xu Jing. Xu Jing looked at Cheng Xianbai and asked, "Are all the medicines we brought alright?"

Those medicines were meant for the Song family. If anything had happened to them during last night’s fight, it would be troublesome.

Cheng Xianbai raised a proud smile and said, "Of course, they’re fine! Those medicines are more precious than me; even if something happens to me, nothing can happen to the medicines! I was quite nervous last night, worried that the ceramic jars of cooling oil would get damaged while escaping. As soon as we got to the inn, I quickly checked them, and fortunately, there wasn’t any damage! Luckily, I knew these jars were precious, so I held them tightly in my arms the whole way to keep them safe."

Xu Jing finally relaxed, smiled, and nodded, "That’s good. Vice Minister Xiao should still follow up on the case, let’s wait outside for him."

Judging by Xiao Yi’s attitude, he intended to escort them all the way to the Western Capital, and in such a situation, it was their best choice. Following them brought Xu Jing some peace of mind.

Moreover, even if following them wasn’t an option, she couldn’t just leave on her own; she had to wait for Xiao Yi to come over and say goodbye to him first.

Xu Jing had only been sitting in the inn’s lobby for a short while when Xiao Yi arrived, with Xiao He and Zhao Jingming leisurely following behind him.

Xu Jing didn’t look at the two of them but directly addressed Xiao Yi, "Is everything taken care of? When do we set off?"

Although Cheng Qingqing had grown up quite a bit, leaving her to look after Xinglin Hall for too long still made Xu Jing a bit uneasy.

So, her plan all along was to quickly deliver the medicines to the Song family and then find time to check on that Little Point, before heading back.

Xiao Yi looked at her, nodded, and said, "Everything is taken care of, and the carriage is ready. We can leave now."

Upon hearing about the carriage, Xu Jing couldn’t help but feel a pinch of heartache.

The carriage they had rented for the trip to the capital was now almost destroyed, and they were bound to pay a hefty compensation.

Although the Song family would cover the travel expenses for delivering the medicine, the damaged carriage wouldn’t be included.

Xu Jing couldn’t help but give Xiao Yi a melancholic glance.

If the group of men in black really targeted them because of him, it was completely undeserved misfortune for them, and this compensation should definitely not be blamed on them!

Xiao Yi noticed Xu Jing’s gaze, looked at her with his dark eyes, and asked, "What’s wrong? Is there anything else?"

"No," Xu Jing replied, then stood up and slowly moved outside.

These matters couldn’t be discussed out in the open like this and would have to wait for the right moment to bring them up with him again.

Chen Hu and Cheng Xianbai quickly bowed to Xiao Yi and followed her out.

Xiao He and Zhao Jingming, having been watching Xu Siniang all along, were left helpless when she gave them no attention at all.

At this point, seeing Xiao Yi staring deeply at Xu Jing’s departing figure, Xiao He approached him and said, "Xu Siniang... has indeed changed a lot. It’s hard to believe without seeing it for yourself."

The case from earlier could be said to be entirely solved by her alone.

With such ability, had she been a man, she could have easily held a real position in the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Justice.

Xiao Yi glanced at him, lips slightly pursed, not saying a word.

Xiao He laughed helplessly, "Enough already, this morning, we approached Xu Siniang presumptuously on our own. Admittedly, it was our fault, but such a matter is hard for any reasonable person to believe.

It’s not that I’m overthinking, Yanci, have you checked on Xu Siniang’s changes? There’s nothing suspicious about it, right?"

Although he initially approached Xu Siniang with a probing mindset this morning, he was already somewhat convinced in his heart that the current Xu Siniang was not the same as before.

After all, his cousin was never one to be blinded by beauty, and his alertness and sharpness were certainly not inferior to many seasoned veterans on the court who’d been maneuvering for decades.

Even Yanci had acknowledged her, so things couldn’t be too bad.

Still, he never expected Xu Siniang’s transformation to be so immense.

Xiao Yi stayed silent for a moment before saying in a calm voice, "I’ve already sent people to thoroughly investigate; she has no issues, at least, her changes aren’t backed by any of the convoluted schemes you imagine."

As Xiao He mentioned, their earlier attitude towards Xu Jing was understandable.

He was merely annoyed that they approached that woman without informing him.

Xiao He glanced at Xiao Yi, chuckled, "Since you say so, then there’s bound to be no mistake.

Very well, I won’t meddle anymore. Since Xu Siniang’s matters don’t involve official business, then it’s a private matter of yours.

What are your thoughts? Do you want to rekindle an old relationship? But from what I can see, she doesn’t seem to have any such intention."

Constantly mingling with soldiers, Xiao He naturally developed some ability to read people.

He could almost immediately tell that Xu Siniang genuinely had no interest in Yanci and even seemed highly resistant to entering his world.

Xiao He’s words struck a nerve with Xiao Yi, whose face tensed. He took a deep breath and said, "I’m aware of my boundaries; you and Changyu better not approach her on your own again."

After saying this, he strode off with a grim expression.

Zhao Jingming, who hadn’t spoken, had listened to every word they said and couldn’t help but purse his lips and say, "Knowing his boundaries, he says. Yanci has never dealt properly with a woman; he probably doesn’t even know how to interact with a woman. Xu Siniang is now injured, and while he has plenty of chances to make an impression, he insists on playing the gentleman. One might think, not knowing him well, that he doesn’t want to have any further ties with Xu Siniang.

The big yellow dog in my courtyard is more adept at keeping his mate happy! Now Big Yellow and his mate are on their third litter!"

Recalling how someone didn’t even dare to sit down to breakfast with Xu Siniang this morning, Xiao He found it both amusing and exasperating. He shook his head, "Never mind a third litter, at this rate, even if Big Yellow and his mate had another three litters, Xu Siniang still wouldn’t know Yanci harbors those thoughts about her."

While this statement sounds far-fetched, in the case of Xiao Yanci, it seems completely normal.

Zhao Jingming couldn’t help but chuckle gleefully, "That serves Yanci right, prioritizing romance over friends! If, in time, Xu Siniang finds a suitable gentleman to remarry, Yanci might not even know how to cry."

The two exchanged a glance.

Well, come to think of it, that really is a possibility!

After all, they were brothers; seeing Xiao Yanci stumble once or twice was amusing, but if it went that far, it could become quite a significant issue.