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Hearing this, Prime Minister Xi was slightly relieved. He knew that the Prime Minister didn't want to say anything, so he didn't want to curry favor with him.

He silently followed behind the two of them.

Not long later, they arrived at the small forest outside the yard. It was already cold in winter, so the temperature had dropped and the corpse was temporarily preserved.

But even so, the corpse really did start to stink. Even from a few feet away, he could smell the stench.

Even the guards could not bear it. They hid at the side, covering their noses and feeling lazy when no one was watching.

The two of them were hiding and talking, but when they saw Song Chongjing bringing people over, they anxiously stood up and walked over.

However, when he saw the two people following behind him, his expression changed drastically. This time, he didn't even dare to say anything.

Unexpectedly, Song Chongjing suddenly asked them, "How is the corpse?"

"They have to be handled according to the princess' instructions. They're still inside." The two guards spoke at the same time.

Song Chongjing nodded, then looked at Song Qian: "Since Third Prince wants to go take a look, then go."

Seeing this situation, Song Qian was a little overjoyed. Just as he was about to lift his leg and walk over, Song Chongjing, who was behind him, said in a neither light nor heavy tone, "However, you have to be careful."

"This King has already sent people to collect the things inside. Everything has its limits. When I entered the palace, I also reported them to the Emperor. The Emperor has also sent someone to inspect them." If there was something missing … You'll have to bear the burden yourself. "

"What!" Upon hearing these words, the originally happy expression on Song Qian's face instantly froze. He slightly widened his eyes and, in disbelief, turned to look at Song Chongjing.

This person had been battling in the battlefield all year round. He didn't believe that he would be so meticulous!

It must have been taught by Xi Mengyao! It must be her!

As he thought about it, Song Qian gnashed his teeth again, "This woman, she really knows how to do bad things!"

"What did the prince say?" Song Chongjing heard it clearly, but continued to ask.

Song Qian's teeth were about to shatter, but he could only swallow it with blood. Song Qian turned around with a twisted expression and shook his head at him.

"Royal Uncle is joking, I just want to take a look from afar. You're the one investigating this case, how could I possibly hold you up?"

After saying that, he looked into the distance.

Just by looking at the swollen corpse in the house, Song Qian felt disgusted, and was unable to get close to it.

Song Chongjing was right behind him, so he couldn't do anything either. He was extremely depressed, and this time, he actually failed to accomplish anything!

As he thought about it, his face darkened and he turned around, "I've seen it too. Seeing how different she is from before makes me sad, too. I'll leave this matter to Royal Uncle. I'll be leaving first."

After speaking, he turned and left without waiting for Prime Minister Xi.

When he came here, he originally wanted to hear the words of the Noble Consort Yun. Firstly, he wanted to come over and probe, and secondly, to find a chance and see if he could do something small.

Unfortunately, he found the wrong helper this time.

Seeing this, Prime Minister Xi did not dare to stay any longer. The two of them had left in such a flurry that they had actually left just like that.

Seeing them leave, Song Chongjing also heaved a sigh of relief.

There were not many people in the mansion now, so if Song Qian really caused a ruckus, it would not end well.

He thought, and then turned around. At this time, he saw Lu Ming with two guards standing outside the forest, not far away, looking at Song Chongjing.

In his hand was the pigeon that he had inadvertently saved.

Seeing that, Song Chongjing immediately rushed over, and then he accidentally saw the window of the hut, he could not help but look back, the servant's corpse was already swollen to the point of being tall, her beauty had turned into ashes, yet she actually had such an ugly expression.

He sighed, then turned to ask Lu Ming what was inside the letter.

"Yes …" A message from the Princess is very important. "

Lu Ming said as he passed the things over.

Upon seeing the letter, Song Chongjing could not hold it in anymore, he suddenly thought that the corpse was Xi Mengyao, with just a thought he entered and exited, he instantly became anxious, and sent people to quickly head towards the village.

He did not plan to stay idle either. It was obvious that he wanted to follow them out.

However, Lu Ming shook his head at this moment, and lightly reached out to stop him.

Song Chongjing frowned as he looked at him, not knowing what he meant.

"There's something I think you should know." As he spoke, he took out a sheepskin scroll from his sleeve.

The terrain of the village was very peculiar, because the terrain was the only flat area between several hills, and some people said that many people had bought treasures to search for them, but they had all given up in the end.

"Moreover, they left the village at the same time. It was probably winter, and it was right at this time."

"Is there such a thing?" Song Chongjing was very surprised.

Lu Ming nodded, although he did not know the details, he guessed that it was not easy at all.

"If Your Highness wants to go, you must be prepared."

After Song Chongjing heard this, he thought for a moment before nodding, "I understand, I will be careful."

With that, he turned his head to look at the manor wall and ordered, "You have to watch out for the matters in the manor, you can't let anyone take the chance. Their purpose in coming this time isn't simple, although I can't guess anything else, it definitely isn't a good thing. If there are any suspicious cases, there's no need to tell me. You can just chase yourself out. "

Lu Ming nodded as he watched Song Chongjing lead his guards and left.

As he looked at his retreating back, a trace of apprehension and envy flashed across his eyes. However, in the end, he didn't say anything. He turned around and went straight to the servants' room.

And at this time, in that small village on the mountain, Xi Mengyao's heart was also very perturbed.

She had originally planned to find a chance to send a letter out after settling him down, and then wait for him to come back. She should be able to return very soon. But now, she didn't know what kind of person he was.

In the afternoon, she was preparing to find out what had happened to the others.

After this incident, he realized that the people of the village had started to gather together at some point in time.

Originally, there weren't many villagers here, only a few females claiming to be wives who stayed behind.

But now, other than the few wives, Xi Mengyao saw a few burly men who seemed to be accustomed to physical labor.

She tried to question them, but they did not answer her. They only looked at Xi Mengyao at the side, as if they were meeting again after a long time.

Xi Mengyao was suspicious, but they were in someone else's territory, so she could only endure it.

He turned around to look for Paner, but he couldn't find her anywhere. He searched everywhere only to find the courtyard.

someone asked even before she got close.

"What is Miss looking for?" The tone of the man's voice was sincere.

However, within the tone of her voice, Xi Mengyao inexplicably heard a bit of threatening tone.

She frowned and looked at Fourth Sister-in-Law. "I'm just trying to figure out where this little girl is."

Unexpectedly, Fourth Sister-in-Law only sneered, "There's no need to look for her."