Сhaptеr 136: Sеаrсhing fоr New Clues
Тhе two of thеm left the Мinistrу оf Justiсе рrison just like thаt, but as soon as they stерpеd out thе mаin gаtе, theу sаw Yun Quе сhаttering аway, running towаrd thеm with an аnxious eхpressiоn.
Zhu Yan did not hаvе а vеrу gооd impressiоn оf Yun Que. Sееing this wоman sо eхсited, her еуes suddеnly darkenеd.
"What are уоu dоing herе?" Shen Du seemеd еquаlly surрrisеd bу Yun Quе's арpеаranсe аnd asked сoldlу.
Yun Quе kеpt раtting hеr сhest, speаking with lingering fear, "I followеd you herе. I wanted tо go in аftеr seеing you enter, but then I suddenly noticed that very pale man called Black Yama King passing by. He was really terrifying, so I had to hide and only dared to come out after he left."
Hearing Yun Que say this, Shen Du and Zhu Yan suddenly seemed to realize something and exchanged a glance.
It seemed another person was involved in this case, or perhaps this person had been there all along.
Seeing that neither of them spoke, Yun Que quickly asked, "Why aren't you saying anything? Do you have any new clues? Do you need help? I can assist."
"New clues..." Zhu Yan murmured to herself, then suddenly seemed to think of something and turned to head back into the Ministry of Justice. But her wrist was abruptly grabbed by Shen Du. "What are you doing?"
"The witness's body is still here. Perhaps we can find new clues from it."
Zhu Yan hurriedly explained, but Shen Du's expression turned unusually grim, completely unappreciative. "No need. You should stop interfering in this matter."
"What?" Zhu Yan seemed not to understand Shen Du's meaning for a moment and quickly pressed, "What do you mean, stop interfering? We've come this far. If you ask me to withdraw now, can I really distance myself?"
"If I say you can, then you can," Shen Du said coldly, his tone leaving no room for doubt. "From now on, don't investigate this case anymore."
Shen Du's tone softened slightly, tinged with some concern. "Leave everything to me. I'll handle it."
Hearing Shen Du say this, Zhu Yan felt somewhat unreasonable. "We're husband and wife. Why distinguish between you and me? It may seem like I'm helping you, but I'm also helping myself. Come on, let's go take a look together. Maybe we really can find something new."
With that, Zhu Yan turned to leave, but Shen Du suddenly turned and walked in the opposite direction.
Watching Shen Du walk away, Zhu Yan stood there stunned. Yun Que also stared wide-eyed at Zhu Yan, saying nothing.
Shen Du's retreating figure seemed angry. Had she said something wrong?
Zhu Yan looked puzzled, then suddenly recalled the words "husband and wife" she had said. Could it be that these two words had upset Shen Du? It must be. Shen Du didn't like her and didn't want to be called her husband. Saying that must have been annoying to him.
Just then, Lu Chuichui walked out of the Ministry of Justice. Seeing Zhu Yan, she hurried over and grabbed her arm. "I'm so glad you're safe. I was terrified when I heard about what happened to you."
Faced with Lu Chuichui's concern, Zhu Yan quickly reassured her. "What's wrong? Also, won't there be any problems with me just leaving the prison like this?"
"Of course not. This is an order personally given by the Great Pavilion Commander. Who would dare question it?" Lu Chuichui said with a proud expression. "I really envy you, marrying such a high-status man. Although he's a bit cold, he's still quite good to you."
"Uh..." Zhu Yan was momentarily stunned, unsure how to respond to Lu Chuichui's words.Moreover, why was Lu Chuichui looking so proud? ...Shen Du was her husband.
"So it seems, all credit for this matter goes to him."
Zhu Yan felt somewhat embarrassed. Although she didn't understand why Shen Du was angry, she truly owed him a lot in this matter.
"Of course it is," Lu Chuichui nodded with firm conviction. "This time, I'm afraid you really have misunderstood him."
Zhu Yan felt like crying but had no tears. She didn't know how to explain her feelings to Lu Chuichui.
As they stood in awkward silence, Jing Lin also emerged from the Ministry of Justice. The moment he stepped out, he sighed with complaint, his face full of helplessness.
"Kindness taken as ingratitude—anyone would be angry. Madam, you have truly misunderstood the Great Pavilion Commander this time."
Zhu Yan was even more bewildered. Were her words really that hard to understand? How had it become a misunderstanding? She was clearly showing concern!
Jing Lin left, and Lu Chuichui also said she had matters to attend to before turning and walking away.
Zhu Yan stood there, feeling utterly confused. It was one thing for one or two people to misunderstand, but why was everyone misunderstanding?
Could it really be that there was something wrong with the way she spoke?
Zhu Yan couldn't figure it out. Where exactly had she gone wrong? At that moment, Yun Que, who had been sitting to the side, perched herself at the entrance of the Ministry of Justice, resting her chin on her hands, looking at Zhu Yan with curiosity. "Hall Leader's Wife, do you still not understand what everyone is saying?"
Zhu Yan shot her a cold glance and ignored her. Yun Que, realizing she was unwelcome, stood up and said, "Anyway, the person has already left. If you want to go investigate the body, you can go now. No one will stop you. As for me, I'll go comfort the Great Pavilion Commander's mood on your behalf, so it won't be awkward when you enter later."
Yun Que's words thoroughly annoyed Zhu Yan but also gave her a reminder. What Shen Du cared about most right now was the case. If she could really uncover some clues from the body, then Shen Du surely wouldn't be so angry anymore.
Having figured this out, Zhu Yan headed toward the Ministry of Justice.
"Hey, you're not really planning to make me go alone, are you?" Yun Que seemed to realize Zhu Yan's next move and quickly pressed.
Zhu Yan merely gave her an incomprehensible look and said nothing more.
"What's wrong with you? Can't you think a little more flexibly?" Yun Que said with some frustration. "The Great Pavilion Commander is really angry right now. Don't you plan to go comfort him?"
"Isn't that what you're for?" Zhu Yan said coldly. "Aren't you just itching for such an opportunity to fall into your lap? What would I be going for?"
Yun Que grew anxious, pursed her lips, and continued, "I am itching for such an opportunity, but if the two of us go together, it'll be twice as effective. So, you should put aside the case in your hands for now and focus on appeasing him first."
As Yun Que chattered on, Zhu Yan grew increasingly irritated.
Fortunately, at that moment, Qi Yeyun came running out of the Ministry of Justice. Seeing Zhu Yan's gloomy expression and having heard about the situation, he said nothing, stepped forward, and began pulling Yun Que away.
Seeing Qi Yeyun pulling her away, Yun Que looked both surprised and puzzled. "What are you doing? I haven't finished speaking yet!"
Qi Yeyun didn't give her a chance to finish her sentence, dragging her away until they disappeared from Zhu Yan's sight.
Out of sight, out of mind. Only then did Zhu Yan calm down and proceed toward the Ministry of Justice.
Standing beside the witness's corpse, Zhu Yan momentarily didn't know where to begin.Her mind was in utter chaos, unable to comprehend how today's events had unfolded.
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