Actually, everyone knew it well. By this point, the truth about Zheng Yan's death was already clear as day.
The so - called hidden truth was nothing but an excuse Feng Linche used to protect Feng Jingyang. After all, as a prince, he couldn't really be executed just for killing the daughter of a court official.
Moreover, for the Marquis and Marchioness of Gaochang, Feng Linche's severe punishment of Feng Jingyang under the pretext of "hidden circumstances" was already a great show of respect to them. The Marquis of Gaochang clearly understood this, so he had no choice but to go along with it.
Unless the Marquis of Gaochang was willing to sacrifice everything, he would never be able to avenge Zheng Yan.
The Marquis of Gaochang trembled as he stepped forward and supported the pale - faced Princess Pingyang. Leaning on each other, they shuffled out of the hall step by step.
Bai Zheng watched their backs and sighed silently. The early death of their only daughter must have completely devastated this couple.
As the Marquis and Marchioness of Gaochang approached, the half - closed door of the hall let out a loud "creak—" and swung open.
Suddenly, the golden sunlight was so bright that people couldn't help but squint their eyes. Bai Zheng then noticed that after so many cloudy days, the sun had somehow come out.
The glaring sunlight shone through the door, illuminating the dancing dust. The Marquis and Princess Pingyang, leaning on each other, gradually walked into the light.
The light shone on their suddenly white hair, making it hard to look directly at.
Bai Zheng's eyes suddenly ached. She watched as their backs began to blur in the light until they disappeared completely.
Once the victims left, no one needed to be confined in the hall anymore. After Feng Linche and the others left their seats, everyone got up and left one after another.
When the crowd dispersed, the people holding Bai Yinan released their hands.
Regaining his freedom, Bai Yinan immediately rushed to Bai Zheng. He circled around her and asked anxiously, "Zheng'er, are you hurt? Why would there be masked men with knives in the palace?"
"Maybe that person mistook me for Miss Zheng at first. Don't worry, Father. I'm fine," Bai Zheng said, knowing that today's incident had really scared her family. She quickly tried to soothe them.
"You can't fool your father. Today, someone clearly targeted..." Bai Yinan frowned and was about to scold her when he caught a glimpse of Lin with red - rimmed eyes running up in a hurry. So he stopped.
Bai Zheng knew that Bai Yinan didn't want Lin to worry.
Facing the flustered Lin and her two younger brothers, Bai Zheng had no choice but to comfort them gently.
"Mother, I'm really fine. But Qing Shao is seriously injured. We should take her back to the mansion for treatment quickly."
Lin was kind - hearted. Seeing that Bai Zheng was indeed unharmed and remembering that Qing Shao's arm had been cut by a spiked blade, she immediately nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, let's go back to the mansion quickly."
Saying that, she pulled Bai Zheng towards the door.
After walking a few steps, Bai Zheng was blocked by a dark - green figure.
"Miss Bai."
Bai Zheng looked up and saw the eunuch beside the official who had been investigating the case. She showed a gentle smile and bowed respectfully, asking, "What can I do for you, sir?"
"I'm ordered by His Majesty to thoroughly investigate the hidden truth about Miss Zheng's murder. Qing Shao, your personal maid, is a witness. I wonder if Miss Bai could allow me to take her for questioning? After all, we need more details from her to solve this case."
After the eunuch finished speaking with a smile, he respectfully lowered his eyes and waited for Bai Zheng's answer.
"It's the right thing to do," Bai Zheng nodded. She pulled Qing Shao out from behind and said with a faint smile, "But sir, look at the serious injury on Qing Shao's arm. If she doesn't receive treatment quickly, she may not survive long enough for you to get any information from her."
"Miss Bai, please rest assured. I will definitely treat her well and won't let your maid suffer," the eunuch said with a smile, then waved his hand and said, "Take her away."
"Wait a moment," Bai Zheng tightened her grip on Qing Shao's hand slightly. Facing the frowning eunuch, she smiled again and said, "Sir, my maid is timid. Please allow me to give her a few instructions so that she will tell you everything without reservation."
The eunuch glared at her. He wanted to forcefully take Qing Shao away, but suddenly felt a cold gaze. When he glanced sideways, he saw Feng Linyuan staring at him coldly.
He trembled involuntarily and had no choice but to put down his hand and said impatiently, "Then Miss Bai should be quick."
Bai Zheng nodded repeatedly and said, "I'll give the instructions right in front of you. It'll be quick."
Then she turned around, looked at Qing Shao seriously, and deliberately raised her voice and said loudly, "Don't worry. His Majesty has always been fair and just. As long as you tell the truth and cooperate well with the sir in the investigation, nothing will happen to you.
But you must remember that Miss Zheng was of noble status. The Marquis and Marchioness of Gaochang both know that you are the only witness to Miss Zheng's murder.
If you dare to lie, although they may not harm me, your mistress, it would be easy for them to kill you to vent their anger.
This case is very complicated. Everyone in Yongding is watching. You're just a maid. Don't even think about lying or doing anything dirty to cover it up.
Do you remember?"
These words of Bai Zheng made the eunuch change his expression. If he had originally planned to torture Qing Shao, his thoughts had now vanished.
What Bai Zheng said had given him a severe warning. Qing Shao, this key witness, was being watched by everyone in Yongding.
If she died under his hands, even if the Marquis of Gaochang couldn't do anything to Feng Jingyang, he would surely kill this eunuch in charge of the investigation to vent his anger, and Feng Linche wouldn't say a word.
After all, he was just a slave at others' mercy.
Qing Shao nodded heavily and said, "I remember."
Bai Zheng smiled brightly and pushed Qing Shao to the eunuch's side, flattering him and saying, "Sir, this maid of mine is very useful. Please take good care of her. Especially the injury on her hand. Please take more trouble."
The eunuch replied with a fake smile, "Of course." Then he whispered an order to a young eunuch beside him, "Go and find the imperial physician."
"Thank you, sir," Qing Shao whispered.
Watching Qing Shao leave with the eunuch, the smile on Bai Zheng's face gradually disappeared, and her face darkened.
"Will something happen to Qing Shao?" Bai Nianming was the first one who couldn't hold back and asked.
"No," Bai Zheng said, then turned around. Seeing that her family was looking at her worriedly, she said seriously, "I'm afraid I have to ask the Marquis of Dingyuan for help regarding Qing Shao to feel at ease. Father, you take Mother and the younger brothers back first."
Bai Yinan saw that Feng Linyuan was standing not far away looking at their family. Knowing that the matter of Qing Shao couldn't be delayed, he nodded and said, "Then you should be careful. Zhuling, take good care of the miss."
Zhuling quickly replied, "Yes," and watched them leave, looking back repeatedly.
After seeing off her relatives, Bai Zheng turned around and was about to walk towards Feng Linyuan when she heard a sharp, sarcastic voice from her side.
"You bitch are really lucky!"