Chapter 156 - 155: How Did You Get In Here? (First Update)

Chapter 156: Chapter 155: How Did You Get In Here? (First Update)

Although Mrs. Yu had prepared a room for Xu Jing and the others to rest in, due to the need to have someone monitor them, and because Mrs. Yu did not have many people at her disposal, she arranged for the four of them to share a room.

Xu Jing shared a room with Zhao Shao Hua, Liu Fuyue, and Guo Liuyun. After a night of turbulence and emotional impact, Zhao Shao Hua and the others were physically and mentally exhausted. Once they returned to the room, they didn’t speak further, simply freshened up and went to sleep.

Xu Jing, however, found it difficult to fall asleep.

She paid no mind to Xu Ya’s provocative words; she was merely driven by habit. When a case was still unresolved, she would subconsciously think about it, whether she was sleeping or eating.

In fact, she had roughly sketched out a profile of Wang Wuniang’s killer, but some details were still missing, making it impossible to specifically identify the culprit.

Moreover, although she could infer who the killer was through some objective clues, she still didn’t know Wang Wuniang’s emotional state in this case.

The forensic pathologist speaks for the deceased; everyone, before dying, must have many words they couldn’t express to the outside world—maybe it was their grievances, their regrets, or their pain.

These emotions may not necessarily help find the killer, but understanding the deceased and granting them true peace after death is crucial.

Xu Jing involuntarily turned over in bed, sighing quietly.

But now, she couldn’t openly say she wanted to autopsy Wang Wuniang’s body.

With a forensic pathologist’s intuition, she was almost certain that Wang Wuniang’s body concealed some secrets unknown to the world.

Under such circumstances, even if everyone managed to sleep, they certainly wouldn’t sleep soundly.

Early the next morning, Zhao Shao Hua and the others got up. After quickly freshening up, they followed the servant allocated to them to have breakfast.

The servant led them back to the open space beside the pool they had been to last night. A rectangular table was set up there, laden with a sumptuous breakfast, surrounded by ten stools.

The people brought in last night numbered ten.

When Xu Jing and her group arrived, several people were already seated at the table. Apart from Wu Youbing and his two followers, everyone else was there.

Zhao Shao Hua smirked, "Looks like everyone woke up pretty early."

Her complexion was an unhealthy pale, indicating she hadn’t slept well last night.

Judging by the others’ expressions, Jiang Erlang seemed to be the only one who had a decent night’s sleep.

Xu Jing discreetly glanced at him, then withdrew her gaze.

The breakfast offerings were rich, featuring almost all the typical breakfast foods of the Great Chu Dynasty, but clearly, no one was in the mood to enjoy the food.

Shen Zhiyi numbly tore at a steamed bun and suddenly burst into tears, "When, when can we get out of here? I overheard the servants in the house last night saying that many from the government and noble families came, but none dared to break in. If, if we can’t find the real killer by tomorrow, do we really have to die?"

Among them, she was the least decisive, so it was normal for her to break down first.

Chen Xi scowled, biting her lip, "Why are you crying? The people outside will surely think of a way to save us! By the way, did any of you hear the servants say that Mrs. Yu has spread the word that if anyone wants to come in to check on our safety, they can, provided they’re willing to take the medicine she offers..."

It seemed the servant in charge of their room was talkative, but judging by how loyal the people here were to Mrs. Yu, even the talkative ones were within Mrs. Yu’s permitted range.

"Are they crazy? Who would voluntarily take that poison?"

At this moment, a cursing voice came from not far away—it was the belated Wu Youbing and his group.

Zhao Shao Hua had already had a falling-out with Wu Youbing yesterday. Even if he wasn’t the killer, he couldn’t be completely absolved of blame for Wang Wuniang’s death. Seeing him approach, she only sneered, not even giving him a direct look, "Mrs. Yu’s proposition is evidently just making things hard for people. Simply to assure our safety, there’s no need to put another person at risk of entering. Moreover, even if that person comes in, they might not be able to get out. Why bother?

But the people we asked to deliver supplies from outside should be here soon."

She was referring to the servant who initially accompanied Wu Youbing.

To be safe, Zhao Shao Hua had also gone to Mrs. Yu after Chen Xi did, asking her to summon the servants who were originally with Chen Xi and Shen Zhiyi.

Proper officials and members of noble families are different from lowly servants. People outside might allow a servant to come in but certainly won’t be willing to send someone of equal standing with them in.

Xu Ya, who hadn’t spoken all this while, secretly sighed in relief.

Because when they were first captured, she had boasted that her husband would surely come to their rescue.

Even though no one hoped her husband would come later, if Mrs. Yu’s words led to other people’s families coming at all costs, it would make her initial boast seem quite ironic.

If no one comes in, then let no one come in.

Meanwhile, Xu Jing quietly continued eating her breakfast, contemplating how to get information from the servants when they arrived.

Just then, Zhao Shao Hua, sitting next to her, suddenly exclaimed, "Mrs. Yu!"

Everyone was stunned and quickly followed Zhao Shao Hua’s gaze to see Mrs. Yu being escorted down the corridor by several people, walking briskly.

They were clearly heading towards the main entrance.

Many had become jumpy now, exchanging confused glances, unable to guess why Mrs. Yu was suddenly in such a hurry.

However, they soon discovered the reason.

After they finished breakfast, and the servants had cleared the tableware, Mrs. Yu suddenly walked over with a group of people. Judging by their attire, they must be servants from wealthy families.

Chen Xi and Wu Youbing immediately recognized them as their household servants!

But what surprised everyone was the man walking alongside Mrs. Yu.

He had a handsome face, stood tall, and his deep dark eyes were tranquil and calm. Even walking in this heavily restricted manor, his steps were steady as if walking in the court hall.

Mrs. Yu’s face still bore expressions of shock she hadn’t yet processed, but her attitude towards the man was evidently much better than towards the others. Her expression was calm, and she was speaking to him in a low voice.

Zhao Shao Hua was the first to exclaim, "Yanci! How did you get in?!"

Hidden in the crowd, Xu Jing couldn’t help but look at him in surprise. She saw the man raise his eyes slightly as if sensing something and his deep, reserved gaze locked onto hers for a moment before calmly shifting away, looking at Zhao Shao Hua as he said, "Mrs. Yu wants to re-investigate Wang Wuniang’s case. The investigation should have an official from the court present. This case was supposed to be handled by the Ministry of Justice. However, the people at the Ministry have been extremely busy these days. Coincidentally, I was nearby, so the Minister of the Ministry of Justice sent someone to ask me to step in for them."