eurekapd Chapter 486 Who is the prey?
Chapter 486 Who is the prey?
Chapter 486 Who is the Prey?
Half a month passed by in a flash.
No one is interested in Chu Yanluo's case anymore. In such a big city like Beijing, no one would think about the death of a woman for too long.
Lu Qiying had already sent someone to tell Shen Wantang that he already knew who the murderer was, but he had been ordered by his superiors not to investigate further.
Shen Wantang sighed slightly. What Gu Qianhan said was right. Xiao Qingyuan would not be punished even if he killed someone. His background determined that he had privileges that ordinary people could not achieve.
Today is Buddha's Bathing Day. The riverside and temples of all sizes in the capital are very lively.
"Qin Xin, has the prince gone out yet?"
"Replying to the Crown Prince's Consort, the Crown Prince has already gone out. He sneaked to the Liu family again. Madam Liu took the Liu family's female relatives to the Fazhen Temple today. All the young ladies, whether legitimate or illegitimate, went together. She only didn't bring Miss Liu with her. Miss Liu is crying at home! Our Crown Prince is almost heartbroken, so he took Miss Liu out himself."
"Besides the two of them, is Xiao Qingxi also with them?"
Qin Xin was a little surprised: "How did you know that there is our eldest lady?"
Shen Wantang smiled faintly. Of course, it was because she had made a lot of plans these days, and finally everything went in the direction she expected.
"The eldest lady was indeed called by the prince. Otherwise, it would be easy for people to gossip about the two of them alone. Although there are many people gossiping about them now."
Qin Xin said, with a puzzled look in her eyes: "It's strange that the eldest lady actually went out with them. Miss Liu has a very bad reputation now, and no one wants to get close to her. The eldest lady is so proud that she doesn't mind."
Shen Wantang said in a relaxed tone: "It's not surprising. She went out with them for another purpose."
"What purpose?"
"I made an appointment with Lin Rouxin today to go to the river to pick willow branches and pray for blessings."
"She's targeting Miss Lin? Does she want to kill her?"
"He probably wants to ruin Lin Rouxin's reputation, or he wants Huo Yunzhou to see Lin Rouxin's true face."
Qin Xin shook her head: "I think that the eldest lady is definitely not as cunning as Miss Lin, and she probably won't succeed. However, she has always been arrogant, so you must be careful when you go out with Miss Lin, so as not to get hurt."
Shen Wantang laughed: "I didn't make an appointment with An Ning this time, but I made an appointment with Lin Rouxin. Isn't it because I want to be the one who gets affected by the disaster?"
Qin Xin was stunned: "Ah?"
"Okay, pack up, it's time for us to go out. The weather is so nice and it's so lively outside, it would be a waste to stay at home any longer."
"Yes!"
After a while, Shen Wantang took the maid out of the palace, met Lin Rouxin at the agreed place, and then took a carriage to the river together.
Many people dipped willow branches in river water and sprinkled it all over their bodies, meaning to wash away dust, get rid of diseases and eliminate disasters.
There are also adults who bring their children to release fish and shrimps into the river to do good deeds and accumulate blessings.
Shen Wantang also followed suit and asked her maid to pick some thin willow branches, dip them in water and put them in her hair. After all, she was out to pray for blessings, so she had to act like it was the right thing.
Lin Rouxin also picked up a willow branch and asked the nanny to pin it on her head.
The people were dressed in fine clothes, and the willow trees formed a shade. The breeze blew by, bringing Lin Rouxin's gentle voice: "Are you sure that they will come here too? If they go somewhere else, will there be a show to watch today?"
Shen Wantang brushed aside the soft willow branches hanging in front of her, walked forward slowly, and said with certainty: "Miss Lin, don't worry, they will come."
"Did the Crown Prince's Consort already know their whereabouts and follow them on purpose?"
"No, I don't know their whereabouts, nor do I need to know. I chose this place a long time ago. They will follow us no matter where we are."
"Really? I'm really worried that they won't be able to find us!"
"They have a lot of spies, and they will find us soon. They are more anxious than us. After all, if you and I can solve the problem, they will have nothing to worry about. Today is the best time to kill two birds with one stone. We don't want to miss it, and they don't want to miss it even more."
Lin Rouxin nodded in admiration: "What the Crown Prince Consort said makes sense. I am really looking forward to today's show. I haven't been as happy as I am today for a long time. Thank you, Crown Prince Consort."
"Miss Lin, you are too polite. I was the one who asked you for help. It's nothing to invite you to watch a show."
As the two were talking, Qin Xin behind her suddenly whispered, "Princess, they are here, right behind us."
A sneer appeared on Shen Wantang's lips: "You came quickly, it seems you really can't wait."
She didn't look back, but Lin Rouxin did.
Not only did she turn around, she also took the initiative to provoke: "Sister, what a coincidence, I met you here, are you feeling better? I thought you had a miscarriage and hurt yourself, and you wouldn't come out today. If I had known you were coming out, I would have come with you, it would be more lively with more people!"
When Shen Wantang heard her poking at Xiao Qingxi's sore spot with the most gentle voice, she also turned around and saw that Xiao Qingxi's face suddenly turned gloomy.
Behind Xiao Qingxi were Xiao Qingyuan and Liu Nanshi.
Liu Nanshi was wearing an inconspicuous plain thin dress and a veil on her face, revealing only a pair of eyes.
At this moment, the pair of exposed eyes were staring coldly at Shen Wantang.
"You bastard, why are you so sarcastic? Do you think you are worthy of calling me sister?!"
Xiao Qingxi was as arrogant as ever: "Get away from me, I want this place!"
Lin Rouxin looked flustered: "I'm sorry, sister. I was careless just now and said the wrong thing, which made you angry. I didn't mean to bring up your sad story. I was just concerned about your health."
Xiao Qingxi's face was full of disgust: "You really deserve to die, it was clearly you who caused my miscarriage, and you still dare to pretend to be a good person here! I originally thought of more than a dozen ways to torture you, each of which would make you live a life worse than death, but now that I see you, I suddenly feel that those methods are not cruel enough!"
Lin Rouxin was about to cry: "Sister, please don't do this, I'm scared."
Xiao Qingxi's patience had almost reached its limit: "It smells like green tea, so disgusting, I'm about to vomit! Only a fool like Huo Yunzhou would fall for your tricks. If you dare to use them on me, I will push you into the river and drown you! Get out of here now!"
Lin Rouxin was so frightened that she stepped back repeatedly, looking as panicked as a little white rabbit being stared at by a wolf. She looked so pitiful.
Seeing her superb acting skills, Shen Wantang decided it would be better for her to just watch the show without acting.
She took a step forward and looked at Xiao Qingyuan, her tone filled with joy: "Did the prince come to see me on purpose? Are you going to celebrate the Buddha's Bathing Festival with me today? I knew that the prince had me in his heart!"