flstandardbreds Chapter 126 If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place.
Chapter 126 If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place.
Song Ruyan had been keeping a close eye on Aunt Fang for the past two days, and with her relentless determination, she actually managed to uncover some clues.
Fang Ruo, the head maidservant of Aunt Fang, looks ordinary on the surface, but she is actually the most wicked.
One of the second-class maids in her courtyard was named Xiangxiang. She appeared to be petite and unremarkable, but in reality, she was skilled in martial arts.
Every night, Xiangxiang would bring a strange man into the Chu family through the back door, escort him to Chu Nanxin's courtyard, and then wait inside.
Fearing to alert the enemy, Song Ruyan suppressed her curiosity and impulse, and refrained from making any rash moves.
Afterwards, Xiangxiang will take the man away from the Chu family. Then she will take him to a dilapidated temple and kill him to silence him.
"If you pour out a bottle of Illusory Fragrance Erosion Powder, your form will vanish and your bones will disintegrate, leaving not even a trace."
After Xiangxiang had gone far away, Song Ruyan and the others entered the dilapidated temple, where only a pool of blood remained on the ground.
Without lingering, she quickly left the dilapidated temple and eagerly returned to the Marquis of Anyang's residence, where she told Chu Ruohan everything she had discovered over the past two days.
Upon hearing her story, Yu Ling's face turned deathly pale, and her voice trembled. "Ru Yan, is everything you're saying true? How could the Third Miss do such a terrible thing?"
horrible?
The truly terrifying one was Aunt Fang.
Song Ruyan nodded heavily: "It's absolutely true. I saw it with my own eyes. Every night, the men are beggars from around the capital. Even if they die, no one will investigate."
Chu Ruohan, who had remained silent until now, spoke in a calm yet unwavering tone, "Ruyan, find a way to keep one alive."
Song Ruyan shook her head. "It would be difficult if we didn't disturb Xiangxiang."
After a moment's thought, Chu Ruohan said, "Then get her out of here. I'll have Yingqing cooperate with you..."
The following night, the thick darkness, like a huge black silk ribbon, completely enveloped the entire Chu family.
A hunched man, whose clothes were neat but obviously ill-fitting, walked unsteadily out of Chu Nanxin's house.
He wore a lewd smile, his expression full of unfinished business.
He usually begged for a living on the streets, living a life of hardship and hunger, and had never seen such a pretty and charming girl before.
I even cry when I'm emotional...
The thought of the woman's delicate, supple body made him swallow hard, and his smile grew even wider.
"Young lady, next time something like this happens, you must think of me!"
As the man spoke, he rubbed his hands together, his eyes filled with greed and anticipation.
Xiangxiang's already cold and stern face was now covered with frost. She glared at the man fiercely, her eyes seeming to shoot out icy blades.
Shut up! Say another word and you'll lose your head!
She glanced around warily, inwardly cursing the man's stupidity, fearing that his loud voice would alert others and ruin her master's important matter.
With his appearance, if it weren't for his master's urgent need for an heir, he wouldn't even be worthy of carrying his master's shoes.
Startled by Xiangxiang's glare, the man shrank back and quickly shut his mouth. He obediently followed behind Xiangxiang towards the back door.
Throughout the journey, he was still making plans in his mind.
Not only will he win the heart of a beautiful woman, but he'll also make a fortune—it's like a windfall!
The two left the Chu family residence quietly and headed towards the dilapidated temple on the outskirts of the capital.
The night grew deeper, and all around was deathly silent, except for the sound of their footsteps, which sounded exceptionally clear in the stillness.
The beggar happily followed Xiangxiang into the dilapidated temple. As soon as he pushed open the door, a strong, pungent, and nauseating stench hit him. The smell was a mixture of blood and decay, which almost made him vomit.
He instinctively covered his mouth and nose, his face showing disgust. He was about to speak when Xiangxiang's sharp gaze forced him back down.
The beggar, suppressing his discomfort, rubbed his hands together and smiled broadly, "Miss, now that this matter is settled, shouldn't you give me the money?"
His eyes gleamed with greed, filled with anticipation for the hefty reward.
Xiangxiang looked at him coldly without saying a word.
A sharp dagger flashed from his waist.
Before the beggar could react, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. Looking down, he saw a dagger embedded in his chest.
His eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief, and he instinctively tried to cover his wound with his hands, but blood gushed out from between his fingers like a spring.
"You...why..." The beggar's voice was weak and trembling, and his body began to sway.
Xiangxiang looked at him without a trace of pity in her eyes and said coldly, "You think you're worthy of taking money? Keep dreaming!"
The beggar slowly collapsed, his life flickering like a candle in the wind.
Xiangxiang took out the Illusionary Fragrance Erosion Powder and poured it down, but suddenly heard a noise outside the dilapidated temple. Startled, her hand trembled, and the bottle of "Illusionary Fragrance Erosion Powder" fell to the ground.
"Who?"
After a brief moment of panic, calm returned outside. A fierce glint flashed in Xiangxiang's eyes as she turned and rushed toward the entrance of the dilapidated temple.
Song Ruyan had prepared a basin of blood water in advance, just in case.
At that moment, she seized the opportunity, rushed out of her hiding place, and splashed the basin of blood on the ground with a "whoosh." The blood splattered everywhere and spread instantly on the ground, creating the illusion that the person had been "dissolved into bones."
Having done all this, Song Ruyan didn't dare to delay for a moment and quickly carried the beggar on her back and ran away.
At this moment, the beggar was barely breathing and on the verge of death, with more breaths being exhaled than inhaled.
"Hold on, I'll get you out of here right now!"
Xiangxiang found nothing, except a stray cat crouching outside the dilapidated temple.
When she returned, the beggar was gone from the dilapidated temple; only a pool of blood remained on the ground, along with the empty Illusory Fragrance Erosion Hall beside it.
Could it be that when the Illusory Fragrance Erosion scattered on the ground, it landed on the beggar?
Xiangxiang felt something was off. What a coincidence!
His gaze darkened, and he turned and strode away quickly...