The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

Chapter 163: The old minister has something to report

Mo Shaoxie's eyes were fixed on Shangguan Ziling. She was dressed in black, with a slim figure and curvy body, like a bright moon in the night sky, mysterious and attractive. He couldn't help but be fascinated by her, with burning flames flashing in his eyes.

Shangguan Ziling noticed Mo Shaoxie's gaze, glared at him coquettishly, and urged softly, "Let's go."

Mo Shaoxie came back to his senses, he said "hmm" softly, took a step forward, and gently hugged Shangguan Ziling's slender waist. His movements were gentle and powerful, as if he was afraid of hurting her.

The two walked out of the room side by side, and Mo Shaoxie hugged Shangguan Ziling and quickly blended into the night. Their figures were looming in the moonlight, like a pair of elves in the dark night.

The air around them seemed to become warmer because of their presence, and the night breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of coolness. Mo Shaoxie hugged Shangguan Ziling, feeling the temperature of her body and the rhythm of her heartbeat, and an inexplicable sense of peace and joy surged in his heart.

The night was dark, the stars were sparse, and Duke Fu's mansion was quiet.

Mo Shaoxie and Shangguan Ziling came like ghosts, they easily crossed the high wall and sneaked into the mansion. Mo Shaoxie hugged Shangguan Ziling tightly, the two seemed to be integrated into one, walking through the shadows all the way, easily avoiding the patrolling guards and not attracting any guards' attention.

Shangguan Ziling looked down at the guards outside the warehouse. They were either standing or sitting, with relaxed expressions, and it was obvious that they had not noticed their arrival.

Shangguan Ziling smiled evilly, took out an exquisite small bottle from the space, pulled out the cork, shook it gently, and a light white powder floated out and dissipated with the wind.

Mo Shaoxie saw this, and a hint of fondness flashed in his eyes. He knew that this was Shangguan Ziling's special incense, which could make people fall into a short coma.

After a while, the guards began to fall one after another, making dull sounds.

Mo Shaoxie and Shangguan Ziling stood side by side on the roof, their figures looking particularly slender in the moonlight. They smiled at each other, their eyes flashing with tacit understanding and trust.

Mo Shaoxie gently put his arms around Shangguan Ziling's waist, and the two of them descended like flying birds, landing steadily in front of the warehouse door.

Shangguan Ziling stared at the locked door sharply, with a scornful smile on her lips.

She deftly took off the hairpin on her head, walked forward, and fiddled with the keyhole with skill.

After a few clicks, there was a slight "click" sound and the lock opened.

Shangguan Ziling turned around and smiled triumphantly at Mo Shaoxie. The confidence and pride revealed in that smile moved Mo Shaoxie.

Mo Shaoxie walked forward and patted Shangguan Ziling's shoulder with a smile: "Ling'er, your lock-picking skills are amazing." Shangguan Ziling's smile became even brighter when she heard that. She took Mo Shaoxie's hand, and the two of them swaggered into the warehouse.

The light in the warehouse was dim. Mo Shaoxie took out a lighter from his arms. With the help of the dim light, they began to carefully examine the valuables in the warehouse.

The glittering golden bricks, the glittering silver ingots, the colorful gems...these treasures seemed to be telling them about the wealth and luxury of Duke Fu's Mansion.

Shangguan Ziling's eyes lit up, and Mo Shao smiled evilly, "Ling'er, why are you still standing there?"

Shangguan Ziling came back to her senses, controlled her mind, and with a wave of her sleeves, the warehouse was empty in an instant.

Shangguan Ziling gave Mo Shaoxie a mischievous smile and said, "Done, let's go."

Mo Shaoxie hugged Shangguan Ziling, and the two of them left quietly like ghosts in the night, leaving no trace.

Mo Shaoxie hugged Shangguan Ziling and returned to the Crimson Purple Courtyard. The moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone slabs like water, reflecting the shadows of the two.

Shangguan Ziling yawned, looking a little tired. Mo Shaoxie looked at her gently, bent down and picked her up, walked into the room, took off her shoes and socks, gently put her on the bed, and carefully covered her with a quilt.

He lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, that kiss was full of tenderness and pampering, and whispered: "Ling'er, go to sleep."

Shangguan Ziling closed her eyes, nodded slightly, and said with a hint of fatigue in her voice: "Yeah." Her breathing gradually became steady and she fell into a sweet dream.

Mo Shaoxie quietly looked at her sleeping face, his eyes full of tenderness. He gently stood up and tucked the corners of the quilt for her, making sure she could sleep peacefully. Then, he turned and left, gently closing the door.

The moonlight shone through the window lattice onto the ground, creating mottled shadows. Mo Shaoxie's figure gradually faded away in the moonlight until it completely disappeared into the night.

In the early morning, at Duke Fu's mansion, servants were busy shuttling between the mansions, preparing to start a new day. However, when they passed the storehouse, they were stunned by the guards lying on the ground.

These guards were supposed to be on guard to protect the safety of the treasury, but now they were lying on the ground, unconscious. The servants were panicked and hurried to report to their master Fu Shengqiang.

Fu Shengqiang rushed over upon hearing the news, and as soon as he entered the warehouse he saw the empty room and the treasures scattered all over the floor. He was stunned, and for a moment he couldn't believe his eyes.

Then, anger surged in his heart, his face turned blue, his breathing became rapid, and suddenly his eyes went dark and he fainted.

The news spread quickly, and Duke Fu's mansion was in chaos. After hearing the news, Duke Fu was also furious, and he went to court with a complicated and sad mood.

At dawn, the morning court in the palace was held as scheduled. The familiar voice of Eunuch Chang rang out in the court: "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please adjourn the court."

At this time, Duke Fu walked out from the court officials tremblingly, his face full of grief and anxiety. He knelt on the ground and said in a trembling voice: "This old minister has something to report."

The emperor looked up and saw the old and sad face of Duke Fu, and his heart tightened. He said gently: "Old Duke, there is no need to be polite. Please stand up. What do you want to report?"

Old Duke Fu slowly stood up, his voice filled with endless sorrow: "My old minister's storehouse was robbed by thieves last night. Overnight, my old minister, Duke Fu's storehouse was completely robbed."

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar in the court. The ministers whispered to each other and discussed it.

The emperor was also shocked. He did not expect that the storehouse of Duke Fu’s mansion would be robbed.

"Is this true?" asked the emperor.

Old Duke Fu nodded heavily: "This is absolutely true."

The emperor pondered for a moment, then said, "This case is of great importance and must be investigated thoroughly. Pass on my order to have the Dali Temple and Shuntian Prefecture jointly investigate the case, find out the truth as soon as possible, and bring the thief to justice."

As the emperor's order was issued, the noise in the court gradually died down. Old Duke Fu kowtowed three times in gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"