The reason for the death of the Imperial Master was strange, and the Demon King and the Second Prince were both absent. Zhuge Jingshu was the only family member left in the palace. Unfortunately, she could not come at all now.
After all, Lian Shang and Hong Zhao were not members of the palace, and they could not make the decision on their own. They had no choice but to place the corpses and wait for everyone to come back to make the decision.
"Then shall we just wait in this palace?"
Lian Shang originally didn't want to talk to Hong Zhao, who was cold and taciturn all day long. However, she found that the only woman in front of her who could talk to her in this large palace was the woman in front of her.
Fortunately, although this woman is not very likable, she can at least reply with a sentence or two.
"Otherwise, what do you think? It's impossible for us to leave the palace. Even so, we can still find time to investigate the case. In this way, it can reduce everyone's pressure, so that they will not be so at a loss when they come back.
Hong Zhao came to the wooden fence of the pavilion, picked up the fish food on the plate and sprinkled it into the water, then bent down and sat down, stretched out his chin against the fence and fell into deep thought.
"Tell me, under what circumstances would the deceased smile when they die?"
Lian Shang didn't expect that such a question would be asked of her as soon as she opened her mouth. She closed her eyes and frowned and thought for a while.
"The smile on his face is simply because he passed away with a happy life and no regrets."
"The Imperial Master passed away suddenly without any warning. Do you believe that he left peacefully without any concern? Besides, although I have been by Zhuge Jinqing's side, I still have feelings for his father.
Understand. He has pinned his whole life's hopes on Jin Qing, hoping that he would stop playing, inherit his position, and then see him... get married and start a career."
Having said this, Hong Zhao subconsciously smiled bitterly. He probably didn't expect that he might never see his dream wish in his lifetime. And Jin Qing would probably regret his original decision and feel regretful and self-blame.
She knew that when they came back, the world of demons would change...
Lian Shang didn't notice the change in Hong Zhao's expression. She had been thinking about what Hong Zhao said.
"In this case, he still wants to do this because he probably thinks that Zhuge Jinqing and his sister will take good care of each other. Even if he is not here, he still believes that they will do better than him."
"That's well said. He is indeed Die Xiaoyue's right-hand man."
Hong Zhao curled his lips, and the upward arc expanded a bit.
"Since this possibility has been ruled out, then, what would make the Imperial Master have to leave his children and die calmly?"
"Well... if you're not satisfied, then you're in debt, right?"
Lian Shang had a flash of inspiration and blurted out subconsciously. However, afterward, he felt it was too abrupt and immediately covered his mouth.
"Could it be that the Imperial Master has done something before that made him so brooding and unable to let go?"
"This cannot be determined, and this matter involves secrets in the palace, which we cannot know. However, I have asked senior brother to check whether these people have alibi, hoping to find some clues."
Hong Zhao's eyes were deep, looking at the jumping fish in the water, which seemed to reflect the jumping brilliance in her eyes, making it difficult to fathom.
"Huh? That's not right!"
Lian Shang strode to her and sat down in front of her, raising his chin angrily.
"Hong Zhao, you have thought of this a long time ago, why are you trying to trick me?"
Hong Zhao raised his eyes and looked at him, then closed his eyes and spoke indifferently.
"It's not a routine, but a discussion with you. Besides, isn't this what you want?"