bookrebus Chapter 771 If you don't dare, then shut up!
Chapter 771 If you don't dare, then shut up!
After the sacrificial ceremony in Mingyue Village was exposed, the Dali Temple sent many people to investigate the village's situation over the years.
As for the situation below the cliff, it was just as Song Ruozhen had predicted. The people they sent out searched for a long time but only found a little blood offering and no corpses.
"Sir, judging from the situation at the scene, that guy was seriously injured after falling off the cliff."
There were other footsteps all around; he hadn't left on his own, but had been led away.
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review frowned. "So it seems he has accomplices?"
"This matter is probably not that simple. If they were really accomplices, they would be guarding the area near the sacrificial ceremony, so why would they choose to be at the foot of the cliff?"
King Xiao shook his head, "It's as if someone had foreseen that something bad would happen, and they did this to cover up the crime..."
The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review looked solemn. He felt that what Prince Xiao said was not unreasonable, but if it was true, then the identity behind this person was even more extraordinary.
Their operation was quite secretive; they didn't notify anyone else throughout the entire process, and the fact that they moved so quickly shows they are no ordinary people.
"If there are other people behind this person, could there be other villages like Mingyue Village?"
The more the Minister of Justice thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong. If the whole village worked together to cover it up, even the county magistrate would have a hard time noticing anything amiss.
"This matter must be reported to the Emperor, and all county magistrates must be instructed to conduct a thorough investigation to identify which villages have a high number of dead children and what seems suspicious. They must be investigated rigorously!"
Master Jingyin and Master Jingyun were also brought to Mingyue Village at this time.
Upon seeing this familiar village, Master Jingyin's face turned extremely ugly, and seeds of hatred began to sprout in her heart. She had thought she would never return here in her life.
The villagers here appear to be simple and honest, but in reality, they are all vicious devils.
When she tried to escape with her child, they changed their usual friendly demeanor and became like vengeful ghosts, capturing them and bringing them back.
Even though so much time has passed, those scenes still haunt her in the dead of night.
However, after learning that it was Princess Chu and her entourage who had stopped the sacrificial ceremony and saved the two children, Abbess Jingyin was somewhat moved.
She looked at the Queen Consort of Chu before her, the most beautiful woman she had ever seen, and the King of Chu's care for her went without saying.
She had thought that such high and mighty people could not understand the pain they endured, but at this moment, she suddenly felt that the Princess of Chu could understand.
“Your Highness is merciful and has saved the lives of the two children,” said Abbess Jingyin.
Song Ruozhen shook her head. "Thanks to your daughter for leading the way, we were able to save these two children in time."
"My daughter?" Upon hearing this word again, Master Jingyin's eyes flashed with confusion. "Why would Princess Chu make fun of this humble nun? She's already dead..."
“Master Jingyin, now that the truth has come to light, do you think I would have any reason to lie to you?” Song Ruozhen asked in return.
Upon hearing this, Abbess Jingyin was taken aback, only to find that what she said made sense.
"Could it be... that everything you said is true?" Master Jingyin's voice trembled slightly, her heart jumped, and her eyes filled with anticipation.
Song Ruozhen looked at the "little girl" beside her and said, "She brought me here specifically to rescue people, and I also granted her a request to let you and your daughter see each other one more time."
After seeing her once, it's time for her to be reincarnated.
Master Jingyin looked surprised. "Can I really see her one more time?"
"nature."
Qi Qingyi and Tang Xuening had been keeping an eye on Song Ruozhen. They had never experienced such hardship while living in this village.
Whether it's food or lodging, it's far superior to what the capital city offers. I thought the situation at Tianci Nunnery was bad enough, but it's even worse after arriving in Mingyue Village.
Qi Qingyi originally thought that this would make Song Ruozhen unhappy, but she did not expect that the woman would act so high and mighty, as if she did not take them seriously at all.
At that moment, she felt like a clown trying to teach a fish to swim, and instead of feeling good, she felt even more uncomfortable.
"Princess Consort of Chu, there should be a limit to the amount of spring wine. The person has been dead for so many years, how can you let Master Jingyin see it? Are you kidding me?"
Qi Qingyi felt that Song Ruozhen must have gone crazy. In order to claim all the credit for herself, she actually started to fabricate such things.
Song Ruozhen raised her eyebrows as she looked at Qi Qingyi who had suddenly appeared. "I almost forgot, Master Qingfeng, whom you admire, is here too."
Since he's so skilled, why not let him give it a try?
Master Qingfeng, who had just come out to join the fun: "..."
I should have known better than to come out!
Qi Qingyi was taken aback, and subconsciously looked at Master Qingfeng, asking in a low voice, "Do you have a way?"
Master Qingfeng shook his head. "That's the ability to see ghosts!"
The ability to see ghosts is something only those with extraordinary talent can possess!
He himself did not possess the ability to see ghosts, let alone help others to do so. He had only heard of some powerful figures in the Xuanmen sect who could do this, but he had never actually seen one of them.
If he were just trying to fool someone, he could find someone to act with him, but given the current situation, he dared not make things up anymore.
His Highness Prince Liang had already seen through his incompetence. If he dares to put on an act now and displeases His Highness Prince Chu, then his life will truly be in danger.
Seeing this, Qi Qingyi felt somewhat unwilling, then looked at Song Ruozhen and said, "Such a difficult spell, you couldn't possibly know it!"
"How about we take a gamble?" Song Ruozhen asked.
Qi Qingyi was stunned. "What are you betting on?"
"One hundred thousand taels of silver," Song Ruozhen said with a slight smile.
Kneeling or apologizing is far less damaging than losing a large sum of money.
She knew that Qi Qingyi was a big spender in Pingru Village. She was a regular customer of many shops in the capital. Now that her finances were blocked, she was afraid that she would be unable to make ends meet and would have to rely on the Prince of Liang for help.
Without these 100,000 taels of silver, her life would definitely be difficult!
As expected, Qi Qingyi was immediately startled when she heard the price of 100,000 taels!
That's 100,000 taels of silver!
Even for a princess, this is a considerable sum, a number she would never dare to mention even when gambling with others!
Song Ruozhen spoke without hesitation, and her confident demeanor made it seem as if she didn't care about the money at all.
Tang Xuening was initially very curious and even wanted to get involved, but after hearing the number, she immediately shut her mouth and secretly rejoiced that she hadn't been dragged into it!
They might be able to compete with Song Ruozhen in other aspects, but when it comes to money, they simply can't compare!
"What? You don't dare?" Song Ruozhen mocked lazily. "If you don't dare, then shut your mouth!"