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Chapter 44 - Detection of Suspicion

”The imperial court is complicated, the Madam Gu is often in the backyard of the mansion with no detailed information. In the face of power and benefits, a suitable person is far more important than being fond of him.” Xiang Siyu stared straight at the man who revealed her tender feelings, with hope in her eyes.

Yun Qianliang's face revealed a look of concern as she frowned, ”Princess, please be cautious, I do not know what intentions Duke Ming Palace has, I hope that you do not speak of such suspicious words again, and cause my Gu Xiangfu to suffer.”

The benefits of power were not trivial.

”Also …” Xiang Siyu was apprehensive, and wanted to explain to Gu Yicheng urgently. In his desperation, he nearly called him by name, and only when he realized that something wasn't right did he change his words.

It was because she was agitated by Yun Qianliang's words that she lost her composure.

”Princess, there is no need to apologize to me. You are not related to my Gu Xiangfu at all, and the one who caused this disaster is also the Duke Ming Palace. It has nothing to do with me.” Gu Yicheng retracted his gaze, and looked at Xiang Siyu with his cold eyes.

Xiang Siyu looked at that face that had turned cold. The estrangement he displayed was like a natural moat that stretched across the two of them, impossible to cross even if one wanted to eliminate. This clear difference made Xiang Siyu's heart hurt, and his hatred for Yun Qianliang grew even stronger.

If Yun Qianliang had not scolded her, how could she have spouted nonsense?

Xiang Siyu glared at Yun Qianliang fiercely, the hostility in her eyes hard to conceal.

”There are still some important matters that need to be taken care of within the manor. This prime minister and Madam will take his leave first.” Gu Yicheng stood up first.

Xiang Siyu wanted to urge his to stay, but he did not say a word the few times, she knew it was not appropriate to stay, and Gu Yicheng would only give her face, she could not lose face in front of everyone, so he could only remain silent.

Yun Qianliang laughed helplessly in her heart, and got up to leave.

Seeing Master staring at her figure in a daze, Zi Wei became anxious and worried, and consoled her, ”Princess, your status is noble, sooner or later Gu Xiang will see you in a good light. At that time, if you want to, the position of Gu Xiangfu's Madam will be easy for you to obtain.”

”What do you know?” Xiang Siyu scolded his impatiently.

If Gu Yicheng really cared about his status and position, then why did he have to obediently marry Yun Qianliang that unfavoured direct daughter? With his position in the imperial court, if he was determined not to marry, even the Tianhui Emperor couldn't do anything to him!

But he had to accept the decree to bestow the marriage, and on the day of the wedding, he protected Yun Qianliang, making it difficult for her.

Xiang Siyu punched the table heavily, his unwillingness to die grew in his heart.

That person should be hers!

Yun Qianliang followed Gu Yicheng and left, the investigation on the other side of the street had just ended, and Gu San was currently bidding Zhao Yuanqi farewell and returning to the carriage.

”Reporting to the Prime Minister and Madam, we did not find any useful clues.” Gu San stood beside the carriage and reported.

”There's no rush. Let's go back first.” Gu Yicheng asked indifferently.

”Yes.”

Gu San jumped onto the shaft of the carriage and drove off.

”How did you find out?” Gu Yicheng rubbed the wound on his shoulder.

”The result is the same.” Yun Qianliang glanced at his movements, then turned back to look, ”The culprit is bold and cautious, the purpose is clear, we can only determine the time of death, and determine the suspected range, we still need to investigate further.”

”It seems you still have a clue.” Gu Yicheng took his hand away and said with interest: ”You know the culprit very well, it's just that you don't have any evidence, is what you said right?”

Yun Qianliang nodded, his gaze clear. ”It's actually not difficult to obtain evidence.”

She was sure that the mastermind behind the murder case was Wen Meng, and his methods were to purchase the culprit. From the way the culprit chose the location, the hour, and the other actions, she could roughly deduce the culprit's personality. It would not be difficult to capture him, but the most difficult part was whether or not she wanted to take the risk to kill the person Gu Yicheng cared about.

”You suspect Wen Meng.” Gu Yicheng cracked the answer that she purposely did not say.

”Wen Meng is the person who benefits the most, the person who gets the most dislike.” Yun Qianliang said straightforwardly, ”The evidence of Xiao Cui poisoning me earlier is indisputable, but based on her personality of begging for forgiveness at the cost of her life, she would never have the guts to commit the murder of the mistress without anyone instigating and supporting her. And the only person in the Palace who can be trusted and was willing to bear the responsibility at that time is Wen Meng. Before Xiao Cui died, she caught a taxi and begged for mercy. If Wen Meng knew about this, he was worried that the poison killing everyone here would be exposed.

Gu Yicheng was quiet for a moment, following that, he stared at Yun Qianliang with his sharp eyes, and spoke with astonishing words: ”There's another person who is equally suspicious.”

After a long while, she looked away and smiled, ”You are right, she wanted to poison me. I have a motive to kill her, but unfortunately, my every move since I entered the Gu Xiangfu was watched by your people, and you know very well that I have never done anything about it.”

Returning to the Gu Xiangfu, Yun Qianliang had already made a decision in her heart.

Walking into the Green Pine Academy, at the fork in the road, Yun Qianliang stopped.

”Gu Yicheng, call Wen Meng over to the Qing Hu Tong.”

Gu Yicheng frowned, then started walking towards the Qing Hu Tong.

Yun Qianliang looked at the figure of her back as thoughts churned in his heart. His beautiful eyes were deep and unfathomable.

It was not until the figure entered the Qing Hu Tong that a cold voice sounded out, ”Gu San, invite them in.”

”Madam, don't mind me.” Gu San smiled apologetically.