"It's spread all over the city and you don't know it! Didn't you see that the streets are full of official officials today!"
"This... hasn't the result of the prince's assassination a few days ago been found yet? Was it the same group of people who did it?"
"Who knows, there are rumors that it is Xuantianhui."
"Xuan Tianhui? How could they kill Prince Shun?"
"You ask me who I'm going to ask..."
"Hey, what happened to Daning recently..."
"..."
Just as Wei Changtian expected, the next day, the news of Prince Shun's family being exterminated spread throughout Shuzhou City as if it had wings.
Ning Qingyu has been in Shuzhou for more than 20 years. He usually behaves in a low-key manner and can write a good poem that is widely read from time to time. Therefore, most people still have a good impression of this prince.
But who would have known that such a peaceful prince would die inexplicably?
In addition to regret and shock, the discussion about "who is behind the scenes" also spread rapidly, becoming almost every household's favorite topic to talk about after dinner.
The government is incompetent and they are a bunch of trash, maybe they are colluding with the bandits...
The "joint investigation team" from the capital was faced with unparalleled pressure for a while, and in this public opinion environment, the news from the palace soon reached Shuzhou.
I didn't sleep a wink for three whole days after I learned about this...
In the midst of all the people, Ning Yongnian's grief and indignation were beyond words. Just listening to the edict read out by the official made people almost want to cry.
In addition to expressing his grief for losing his brother, he also said three things in Zhaozhong.
First, the time to solve the case has been shortened from the previous "years ago" to ten days. The joint investigation team must solve the case within ten days, otherwise all members will be dismissed from office and go home.
Second, in half a month, the imperial guards from the capital will personally escort Ning Qingyu’s body back to the capital for burial.
Third, the imperial court offered a super high reward of ten thousand taels of silver to encourage people to actively provide clues about the missing Ning Yuke.
Under such heavy pressure from public opinion and the emperor's order, the joint investigation team went through earth-shaking efforts in Shuzhou and finally found the results that "fulfilled their mission".
Eight days after the incident of "Prince Exterminated".
Shuzhou Prefecture Office, Xuanjing Division, and Qingpao Army dispatched at the same time to destroy Xuantian Hui Shuzhou Branch in one fell swoop. Bai Sheng'an, the incense owner, was captured alive on the spot.
After a day and night of continuous interrogation, Bai Sheng'an not only admitted his crime, but also revealed a "shattering" secret -
The two assassinations against Ning Qingyu were actually ordered by Princess Ning Yuke of Rou'an!
Although this thing sounds so unreliable, it is reasonable to a certain extent.
Bai Sheng'an is a man who is bound to die. There is no reason to slander Ning Yuke before his death.
What's more, why was Ning Yuke mysteriously missing when everyone else died?
Even if she really escaped by chance, why didn't she show up for so long?
Even though there are still many doubts, when all the contradictions point to Ning Yuke, most people already have an obvious answer in their minds -
Ning Yuke has something in her heart! She doesn’t dare to show up!
People are always willing to believe what they want to believe, but it is difficult to detect whether this "willingness" is their own subjective "will".
Therefore, the first-class joint investigation team made the investigation results public. Although it was not clearly stated in the document that Ning Yuke was the mastermind behind the scenes, passionate public outrage was still instantly ignited.
The act of beating and murdering parents and other elders is called "evil rebellion" and is a capital crime in the Danin Law.
From a moral perspective, especially in a world that places great emphasis on family values, such behavior is so bad that it would not be a pity to die a hundred times.
For a time, the people of Shuzhou City and even the entire dynasty were scolding Ning Yuke with all their strength.
That is to say, there is no Weibo these days, otherwise Ning Yuke would probably be trolled until she becomes autistic.
In addition to scolding, both ordinary people and various forces, both overt and covert, are still curious about one thing——
Where did Ning Yuke, who seemed to have disappeared from the world, go?
...
...
"Princess, this is the notice that the state government just posted today. Take a look."
"good."
In the dark room where the sun was out, Ning Yuke's face looked a little pale. I don't know if it was because he hadn't had a good rest in the past few days, or because he hadn't seen the sun for too long.
She gently took the rice paper filled with words from Wei Changtian's hand, lowered her head and read it slowly, with a wry smile on her face.
"Sir, are everyone in the world scolding me now..."
"yes."
Wei Changtian did not deceive Ning Yuke "in good faith", but answered truthfully: "Although it is not stated clearly in the notice, most people do think so."
"..."
Ning Yuke's lips trembled slightly and her head lowered.
"I see......"
"If nothing happens, princess, I will go up first."
Wei Changtian nodded: "I may have to go out for a few days tomorrow to do errands. During this period, Yuan'er will come to you as usual to bring you meals and a change of clothes. I also ask the princess to live in peace. I will talk about other things when I come back."
"Um......"
Ning Yuke first responded softly, and then suddenly called out to Wei Changtian who was about to leave.
"M-Sir... I, I still have something to ask for."
"What's the matter?"
"I saw the notice saying that the bones of my father and sister will be returned to the capital for burial...I, I want to wait until they leave...to take a last look."
"Princess."
Wei Changtian turned back and frowned slightly: "Do you know the risks involved?"
"I......"
Ning Yuke's body trembled slightly and her voice was very low: "Yes, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have caused such trouble to the young master."
"Also, please forgive me, Master..."
"..."
Alas, it just gives me a problem.
Wei Changtian sighed secretly in his heart.
It is understandable that Ning Yuke would have such thoughts. After all, the whole family has died, and it is only natural for people to want to send them off for the last time.
However, the risk of this matter was too great. Wei Changtian even suspected that Ning Yongnian insisted on transporting the body back to the capital for burial, just to take advantage of the opportunity to fish out Ning Yuke.
Looking at Ning Yuke, who had now become a "public enemy", Wei Changtian hesitated for a moment, but in the end he did not say anything.
"I will consider this matter."
"Thank you, thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!"
Ning Yuke was stunned when he heard this, and then his face was full of excitement: "I just need to take a look from a distance, and then..."
"Princess, I did not promise you."
Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes and said in a somewhat impatient tone: "Please remember what you promised on the carriage that night."
"I can help you, but I can't be a burden!"
"burden......"
Ning Yuke closed her mouth for a moment, her breathing became rapid at first, and then gradually became steady.
After a few breaths, she suddenly slowly stood up from the chair, then slowly put her hands on her forehead and knelt down in front of Wei Changtian in the most humble posture.
The long white skirt is like a blooming peony, and the soft black silk is draped on the ground, as if to express surrender.