C46

The news of the murder in the city quickly reached the ears of the current emperor. For a time, the officials, regardless of whether they were going to attend the pilgrimage or return home, all brought a dozen guards with them. Everyone was afraid that they would become the next victim.

Even so, there were still cases of murder from time to time, and all the ministers who died were members of the Right Party. For a moment, the Right Party members felt threatened, and the emperor was clearly aware of the severity of the matter.

"This son believes that the crime committed by the Demon Cat was done by someone behind his back." In the Emperor's imperial study, Shi Jinchen was respectfully kneeling on the ground, "This son and subject has been worried for a long time that it might affect the efficiency of the administration of the imperial court."

"That's right, Jinchen, I'll hand this matter over to you. Regardless of whether this Demon Cat is real or fake, or if someone is responsible, you have to investigate it thoroughly. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy."

"This son accepts the decree and will not disappoint royal father's expectations. This trip will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Yes." The emperor nodded with satisfaction. He was obviously satisfied with his fourth son's responsibility. "Go down. I'm tired. I'm going to rest."

"Your son shall take his leave." After bowing, Shi Jinchen slowly walked out of the imperial study. A sneer formed on the corner of his mouth. Imperial Mother, you were really blind back then.

"Eh? Your Highness, are you going to that town again? " When Xiao Sui saw that Fourth Prince had arranged for the old butler to prepare the things for them, they immediately understood what had happened.

"This King is going there to investigate these murder cases. Stay in the manor and don't run around." Shi Jinchen sat on a chair and slowly drank a mouthful of Longjing.

"Why didn't you bring me along? I'm still your savior!" Xiao Sui protested angrily.

"You are too much of a hindrance. A clumsy person would hinder my work." Shi Jinchen was too dangerous to stay by his side, and rather than reminding her to take her along on the journey, it would be better to leave her in the Palace, killing two birds with one stone.

"You just like to look down on me. I clearly helped you so much!" Xiao Sui stomped his feet, and angrily ran out.

"Prince, Miss Xiao Sui, she …?" The old butler stood aside, hesitating to speak.

"Let her be, don't worry about her." Shi Jinchen restlessly put down the teacup in his hand, "Have you prepared all the things?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, everything has been arranged."

Shi Jinchen nodded, "Go." Thus, the old butler silently retreated.

A moment later, a black figure soundlessly appeared behind Shi Jinchen.

"How is it?" The low and heavy sound of Shi Jinchen traveled over.

"Master, everything is alright." Shi Jinchen was barely discernible as he nodded, causing the hidden guard to once again quietly disappear into the darkness.

"In the garden, Xiao Sui kicked away the stones beneath his feet. That Shi Jinchen knows how to rely on his status to bully me. Speaking of which, which time he met with danger wasn't because of me? "This arrogant bastard, he's going to puke …"

Master seemed to be very busy lately, and had not been able to contact me at all. I wonder if something happened to her due to broken sword cliff.

Of course she didn't know where Jian Qiuying was at the moment. The assassin had always avoided letting others know his every move, and if Jian Qiuying didn't want anyone to find him, then other than his own organization, no one would know where he was at this moment.

The next day, Shi Jinchen prepared to pack, and stepped onto the carriage to set off. He looked around. "Where is she?"

"Miss Xiao Sui has not left her room since this morning. It seems that she is still angry at the Duke." The old butler said this very carefully.

"Hmph, let her be." "Shi Jinchen doesn't seem to be that concerned about it." Uncle Chen, watch her carefully, don't let her run around randomly. "

"Don't worry, your highness." After finally sending off the Fourth Prince, the old butler sighed and walked towards the courtyard of the Xiao Sui. The yard was quiet, the room silent.

"Xiao Sui, the Prince has already left. Come out quickly, we still have to eat breakfast." The old steward was trying his best to persuade them.

However, there was still no sound coming from the room. The old butler thought that Xiao Sui was still angry and sighed. "Actually, Your Highness only left you behind because you were worried. I had the cook prepare your favorite red-hot wing tip. Come out quickly …"

"Xiao Sui? Miss Xiao Sui? "

At this time, the passing autumn looked over, "Miss is not in her room."

"What?" "Then where is she?" Hearing this, the old housekeeper felt that something was amiss. He immediately pushed open the door without a care, only to see that the room was completely cleaned up, with not a single person in sight. He had just talked a lot into the air.

"Where is Xiao Sui?" The old steward hurriedly asked, "Please don't let it be like what I thought it was …"

"Miss, you're not allowed to say it …" After saying a few words, she fell silent again.

"Aiyo, my great-aunt!" The old steward thumped his chest and stamped his feet. "The prince wants me to look at her, but I can't even catch a glimpse of her shadow. What should I do …"

Then where exactly is the Xiao Sui? So it turned out that last night, the more she thought about it, the more unwilling she became, so she secretly took a set of guard clothes and changed into them. In order to prevent herself from being discovered, she even intentionally wore a few more clothes on such a hot day, wrapping them up like a dumpling.

Standing in the group, she naturally heard the conversation between Shi Jinchen. She couldn't help but feel a little guilty towards her butler grandfather, but fortunately, the group set off not long after. She hurriedly pulled down her hat to cover half her face as she followed behind the group. Being afraid of being discovered by others, she had silently left the group when they arrived at the town to reorganize themselves.

After finding a quiet corner and taking off the loose clothes of his bodyguard, Little Zi couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief." "Hu Hu, it's such a hot day and I'll die from the heat." He kicked away the few large clothes on the ground with disdain, then changed into a valiant man's outfit that was tied around his waist. He combed his hair into a single ponytail and came out from a corner, revealing nothing but a dainty and dashing young hero.

"Do you think I can't come out if you don't? "You're underestimating me too much." After that, she quietly followed behind the group and found a wall that was neither high nor low. With a light jump, she jumped into the inn where Shi Jinchen was temporarily resting.