"You go back and continue the investigation first. I'll go and check it out myself when I have time," Jing Xunche said casually.
He had long known that they would surely find some clues from the Southern Qing. Lou Mingkou was a treacherous and cunning man. He was a real old fox who had lived half his life. If they were to investigate him, they probably wouldn't find any useful information.
So Jing Xunche silently turned his attention to the Southern Qing. Lou Mingkou must have been focusing all his attention on the Qin Dynasty, so the Southern Qing was the best starting point. Sure enough, they had found something.
After seeing Yin Feng leave the room, Mu Fengqie asked curiously, "What's going on in the Southern Qing? Are you still hiding something from me?"
"It's nothing serious. The Southern Qing colluded with Lou Mingkou and framed me back then. Now we've found out the person who colluded with him. So I need to go to the Southern Qing myself in a few days," Jing Xunche explained patiently.
Only then did Mu Fengqie remember that during the war between the Southern Qing and the Qin Dynasty, Jing Xunche went to quell the unrest but was finally framed for treason. Fortunately, they had now found some evidence.
"I'll go with you. I'm free anyway. I want to go and have a look with you," Mu Fengqie said coquettishly.
At the same time, A Ru also gave Yuan Yuhan a pleading look. She had never been to the Southern Qing and wanted to go and have a look. She just didn't know if Yuan Yuhan would go or if they would take her, a burden.
Yuan Yuhan saw A Ru's coquettish and pleading look and guessed what was on her mind. He immediately made a cross with his hands.
"Zhan Zhi is going, not me. It's no use begging me. I'll never take you," Yuan Yuhan said heartlessly, turning his head to the side.
Jing Xunche was equally heartless. "Qie'er, your body hasn't fully recovered yet. You should rest in peace. Moreover, this trip will be very dangerous. Your body can't take the hardship."
"The poison in my body has been removed. Besides, can you really leave me alone? You'll protect me, won't you?" Mu Fengqie asked expectantly.
She had been through so much and wanted to cherish the happy time with Jing Xunche. So she didn't want to leave him for a single step. Moreover, Mu Fengqie now had countless silver coins. With this money, it would be much more convenient to handle things.
Yuan Yuhan was softened by A Ru's persistence. "Zhan Zhi, Fengqie is right. Your martial arts are good enough to protect the two of you. Moreover, no one in the Southern Qing knows Fengqie, and she has no enemies there. Why don't you take her with you so that you can be more at ease?"
Hearing this, Jing Xunche put aside his misgivings. "In that case, I'll take you with me. Do you have any plans, Brother Yuan?"
He and Yuan Yuhan worked very well together, so Jing Xunche also wanted Yuan Yuhan to stay by his side and offer him advice from time to time. Although Yuan Yuhan might be the future emperor, their relationship didn't require them to be so formal.
Yuan Yuhan shook his head. "I don't have any plans today. If you're worried about things here, you can leave them all to me. I'm free anyway."
"Since you're free, would you like to go with us?" Jing Xunche asked calmly.
Before Yuan Yuhan could answer, A Ru answered first. "Okay, okay, he'll go! You'll definitely go, right?"
She turned to Yuan Yuhan and blinked her eyes constantly. Yuan Yuhan was instantly charmed by this little woman and had the idea of teasing her.
He looked at A Ru with a joking look in his eyes and shook his head. "I'm sorry. I have other things to do and can't leave the Qin Dynasty. So I can't go with you, Zhan Zhi."
Jing Xunche received Yuan Yuhan's look and smiled. He knew that Yuan Yuhan was teasing A Ru. Seeing A Ru's angry look, he couldn't help but shake his head helplessly.
"You clearly don't want to take me with you. You said you had something to do and couldn't leave the Qin Dynasty. But aren't you right here in Tianlin with us?" A Ru said, rolling her eyes in anger.
Yuan Yuhan couldn't help but burst out laughing. "Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I'll take you with me, but you have to promise me that you'll always stay by my side."
Hearing this, A Ru's eyes lit up instantly. "I promise you! I knew you were the best! Brother-in-law, when shall we set off?"
"We'll set off after Qie'er's body recovers. We can also stay in Tianlin and accompany Uncle and Aunt for a while."
"What should we do with Bai Lin? Should we kill her or make her disabled?" A Ru asked puzzledly.
A Ru hated Bai Lin and Bei Moxue to the core. Just thinking about what these two women had done made her angry. She even wanted Bai Lin and Bei Moxue to suffer all 72 kinds of torture.
"Lock her up for a while first. Send a message to Bei Moxue. If Bei Moxue really doesn't send anyone to rescue her, then let her go," Mu Fengqie said calmly.
She didn't hate Bai Lin much. Moreover, Bai Lin was indeed a rare talent in the field of making poisons. If she could use this skill for good, she would benefit the people in the area.
When Bei Moxue heard the news, she rushed to Bai Lin's palace. She had been spending time calming her father's anger these two days, so she had ignored Bai Lin. Now that she thought about it, she seemed to have not seen Bai Lin for two days.
When she arrived at Bai Lin's palace, Bei Moxue was stunned. The palace was in a complete mess, which confirmed what was said in the letter. She immediately panicked.
"Le Yu, Bai Lin has been captured by Mu Fengqie. Why isn't that woman dead yet? What should I do? Bai Lin can't be captured because of me. I'll go and rescue her now!"
Bei Moxue always felt a little guilty. After all, it was she who had invited Bai Lin, and Bai Lin was captured because of her. Moreover, they had been good friends since childhood. She should rescue Bai Lin both emotionally and rationally.
But Le Yu suddenly grabbed Bei Moxue. "Princess, think twice. Why do you think they sent this letter? They may have already set a trap and are waiting for you to fall into it!"
Hearing this, Bei Moxue frowned. It was not impossible. Moreover, Mu Fengqie's target must not be Bai Lin. But she still couldn't get over this hurdle in her heart.
"No, Bai Lin is my good friend. I can't just watch her being captured and do nothing..." Bei Moxue gritted her teeth.
Le Yu frowned and tightly grabbed Bei Moxue's arm. "Princess! Do you want to risk your life for others? Although Bai Lin is your friend, it's her honor to be able to help you. Is your life or an outsider's life more important?"
Le Yu's words suddenly woke Bei Moxue up. A fierce look appeared on her face.