CHAPTER 233 (2): IDENTIFY
âOtherwise what?â The deep voice of a man could be heard ăŒ it was Pei Qianhao. The wine cup in his hand shook gently, and his expression didnât change. However, nobody could miss the subtle glint that flickered across his eyes as he stared into the cup.
Shortly after, Pei Qianhao raised his head and glanced at Ning Anlian.
Just one glance was sufficient to make Ning Anlian notice the oppresive air of authority and power emanating from him. Prince Haoâs aura is really⊠She froze in place, not understanding how to handle the situation.
When Yun Ruofeng saw that Pei Qianhao was involved, he stood up from his seat and slowly walked next to Ning Anlian. âYour injury must have gotten much better if youâre able to come here, but thereâs no need to argue over a dangling ornament is there? Even without that jade green ornament, there are many more for the Eldest Imperial Princess to choose from.â
He looked at Ning Anlian as he spoke, signalling her to not mess around and understand the big picture.
A hurt look appeared in Ning Anlianâs eyes. Su Xi-er just bullied me; how can Yun Ruofeng tell me to not care about it! That dangling ornament originally belonged to me after spending so much effort to acquire it from Ning Rulan. How can he tell me to swallow my anger after Su Xi-er has taken it away just like that!
Ning Anlian gave a cold snort and didnât focus on Yun Ruofeng anymore. She turned towards Su Xi-er. âYou are a murderer, and donât deserve to wear this Princessâ dangling ornament!â
The word âmurdererâ was enunciated clearly. The entire room suddenly broke into a hushed chatter. Prince Haoâs maidservant killed someone? Why is the Eldest Imperial Princess calling her a murderer?
Su Xi-er wasnât in a panic and answered indifferently. âEldest Imperial Princess, may this servant ask whom I have killed? How can you know something that even this servant doesnât know?â
âHumph, you will soon know whom you have killed.â
Ning Anlian looked towards Ning Lianchen. âYour Majesty, please summon Landlord Wei to the main hall.â
When Pei Qianhao heard the words âLandlord Wei,â his eyebrows furrowed slightly. Although the Wei Missâ were not killed by Su Xi-er, she is still related to it.
Ning Lianchen looked at Su Xi-er and saw that her eyes were bright and clear. I believe my Imperial Elder Sister; she is not a murderer.
âSummon Landlord Wei to enter the main hall.â Ning Lianchen waved his hand towards an imperial guard and ordered.
The imperial guard at his side immediately accepted the order and left.
Shortly after, Wei Guang entered the main hall and knelt with a thud. âYour Majesty, I beg you to find justice for this peasant.â Wei Guang raised his head and secretly glanced at Wei Mohai after speaking.
Ning Anlianâs voice was solemn. âCommander Wei, you are Landlord Weiâs distant relative. Although distant, you are still related by blood. Landlord Weiâs daughters can be considered your patrilineal cousins. How can you not investigate when your cousins have died with no explanation?â
Wei Mohai stood up and bowed to pay his respect. âThe murderer was caught, and this case is closed.â
âWho said that the murderer was caught? The murderer is Prince Haoâs maidservant, Su Xi-er.â Ning Anlianâs phoenix eyes blinked slightly as she looked towards Su Xi-er.
Su Xi-er smiled. âWhat about the evidence?â
âYou lambasted the two Wei Missâ on the streets the day that you first arrive in Nanzhao. Because of your animosity towards them after that incident, you left the posthouse and killed them in the Fortune Apricot House!â
âMe berating them on the streets is conclusive evidence that I killed them? Donât you think that this is too laughable? Besides, do you even know why I rebuked them in the first place?â Su Xi-er slowly approached Ning Anlian, acting as if she was simply taking a stroll. Her voice was steady, and her expression was completely calm.
The distance between the two slowly reduced until finally, Ning Anlian could practically feel Su Xi-erâs calm aura. It caused her to feel a sense of DĂ©jĂ vu. This kind of scene is extremely similar to before when Ning Rulan used to chide meâŠ