"The case of the tragic deaths of the couple from Zhang's Butcher Shop can be closed!"
Upon hearing this, Si Hongxi immediately perked up and asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"
"The man was possessed by an evil spirit. He killed his wife and then himself. So there's nothing more to investigate. The case can be closed... Moreover, the evil spirit that possessed the man has already dissipated!" Bai Chen said indifferently.
Hearing this, Si Hongxi blinked and looked at Wan Ruo, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"Did you understand what he said?" Si Hongxi asked.
Wan Ruo nodded.
Seeing her nod, Si Hongxi was even more confused. He asked, "How do you know that the man was possessed and killed his wife?"
"I read the coroner's autopsy report. The knife wounds on the woman were all clean - cut in one stroke, which an ordinary person couldn't achieve. Only when possessed by an evil spirit could one exert such superhuman strength... And there were livor mortis on the man's soles. There's only one possibility, which is that his soles were under heavy pressure after he died. This means that the man was still walking after his death! The livor mortis on his soles was caused by the weight of his body. If it weren't for being possessed by an evil spirit, how could a dead person walk on their own?" Bai Chen began to explain based on the statements in the autopsy report.
Naturally, Bai Chen wouldn't say that he was at the scene at that time and that he was the one who eliminated the evil spirit!
Listening to Bai Chen's explanation, it seemed quite reasonable. He had suspected something before, but after hearing Bai Chen's words, it became even more convincing!
Seeing Si Hongxi nodding in partial agreement, Bai Chen continued, "As for the body in the morgue today, it was also the work of an evil spirit. But now we need to figure out its purpose. Is it killing aimlessly or targeting specific people? So we may need to keep observing!"
"So, it's very likely that the evil spirit will strike again? Should we make any preparations?" Si Hongxi suggested.
"There's not much we can prepare. Generally speaking, evil spirits won't attack humans casually, but it also depends on the type. Aggressive ones are more difficult to deal with. These evil spirits are either evil ghosts full of resentment seeking revenge or controlled by someone. There's a spell called ghost - controlling technique, which allows humans to control these evil ghosts to do evil. If that's the case, we need to find the person behind it... So now we can only wait!" Bai Chen said leisurely.
After saying that, Bai Chen looked at Wan Ruo and said, "Since that's the case, let's go back first!"
Just as Bai Chen and Wan Ruo were about to leave, Si Hongxi quickly stopped them and said, "Since it's like this, why don't you two temporarily stay in the prince's mansion? If there are any more strange cases, it'll be easier to reach the crime scene immediately and avoid wasting time. What do you two think?"
"No, thanks!" Bai Chen refused coldly.
At this time, Si Hongxi pulled Wan Ruo over and said to her, "Since Young Master Bai is unwilling, could Miss Ruo Ruo stay in the mansion temporarily? The Princess Dowager would like to see you very much!"
Bai Chen: "..."
Wan Ruo glanced at Bai Chen and said embarrassedly, unable to refuse, "Ah! Okay, fine!"
Bai Chen grabbed Wan Ruo's arm and pulled her to his side. He said to Si Hongxi, "Since that's the case, we won't decline then!"
Si Hongxi frowned slightly. He really changed his mind quickly!
"Servant!"
Mu Qing quickly came in and said, "Your Highness!"
"Order someone to prepare two rooms for these two immediately!" Si Hongxi winked at Mu Qing.
Mu Qing understood immediately. "Yes, Your Highness. I'll go and arrange it right away!"
In the evening, after having dinner with the Princess Dowager, Si Hongxi escorted Wan Ruo to her residence.
"Miss Ruo Ruo, just a little further ahead is my bedroom. If you have anything, you can come to me at any time!" Si Hongxi said gently to Wan Ruo.
Wan Ruo felt a bit embarrassed looking at Bai Chen and politely said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"
"I wonder where I'll be staying, Your Highness?" Bai Chen asked coldly.
"Oh, Miss Ruo Ruo, you can rest first. I'll take you there now! Let's go!"
Si Hongxi led Bai Chen away from Wan Ruo's residence and walked forward.
They walked for a long time. They passed the bedroom of the Prince of Pingnan, but they still hadn't reached Bai Chen's residence.
Bai Chen frowned slightly and was about to flare up when Si Hongxi said, "We're here. This is it!"
Your arrangement is really convenient for yourself!
Bai Chen saw through Si Hongxi's little scheme at a glance and snorted, "Fine! Then I'll go to rest!"
"Okay, I won't disturb you. Make yourself at home!" Si Hongxi said and then turned around and left.
As soon as he left Bai Chen's place, Si Hongxi came to Wan Ruo's residence.
"Miss Ruo Ruo, Miss Ruo Ruo, are you asleep?" Si Hongxi knocked on Wan Ruo's door and whispered.
"Oh, I'm not asleep yet!" Wan Ruo quickly went to open the door. Seeing it was Si Hongxi, she asked, "What's the matter, Your Highness?"
Looking at the woman he liked, Si Hongxi felt a bit shy and stammered, "I, I have something to tell you, but I don't know if I should say it!"
Little did he know that Bai Chen was on the roof, watching them!
Seeing Si Hongxi hesitating to speak, Wan Ruo asked hesitantly, "Do you want to come in and talk?"
"Oh, no, no. The night view is really nice tonight. How about we enjoy the moon and chat in the yard?" Si Hongxi asked.
"Um, okay. Wait for me a moment!" Wan Ruo went back into the room and took out some snacks.
The two sat in the yard, enjoying the moon and eating snacks.
"The night is really beautiful tonight. The moon is bright and the stars are sparse. The star - filled sky is as beautiful as your eyes!" Si Hongxi said affectionately, looking at Wan Ruo.
Wan Ruo didn't quite understand what he meant. Is he complimenting me?
"The first time I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you. I've never met such an interesting woman like you. You feel very special..."
"? Wha, what?"
"I'm in love with you!" Si Hongxi straightforwardly expressed his feelings.
But he didn't know that Bai Chen, who was watching them, instantly sharpened his eyes and stared at him coldly!
Wan Ruo was startled by the sudden confession and just sat there, stunned.
"Your Highness! I..." Before Wan Ruo could finish.
"I know this is a bit sudden and maybe not the best time to express my feelings, but... I really feel much more relaxed after saying it. You don't have to reply to me in a hurry. I'll wait for you... I'll leave first. You should rest well!" Si Hongxi said and then turned around and left.
As soon as Si Hongxi walked out of the door, Wan Ruo was still in a daze and hadn't reacted yet. Just as she was about to go back into the room.
At this time, Bai Chen descended from the sky. "You, how did you...?" Before Wan Ruo could finish.
Bai Chen grabbed her neck and kissed her deeply.
Si Hongxi had just walked halfway when he suddenly remembered that he still had something to say. He turned back. Just as he was about to go in.
He saw the scene in front of him! He stood there, stunned!