I was reborn after cheating on the aloof and powerful man.

Chapter 43 Murder and Silence

With letters and corpses as evidence, and the information the girl mentioned from the Jianghu Gazette vaguely resonated with them, all they needed to do next was invest time in gathering evidence of the Deer Cry Pavilion's actions against the seven sects that had changed hands.

By this time, the three members of the Spirit Hall were already quite convinced of what the girl had said. When Fei Xi handed the autopsy report, co-authored by the coroner and herself, to Master Xuanzhen, that childish voice rang out again:

"Sister, Xiaohua doesn't understand. What is the connection between Lord Jia's conspiracy with the Linchuan Sect and Yan Gongsheng? Why do Lord Jia and his men want to kill Yan Gongsheng and frame your junior brother? And where did you get Lord Jia's letter, sister?"

...Although Fei Xi wasn't embarrassed at all while doing it, it was a shame that the unmarried woman had to explain the intricacies of the situation to the martial arts elders, and then tell them that she had gone to a brothel to collect the evidence, obtaining the letter from Jia Shidao, who was doing the deed.

Sigh, gossip can be a terrible thing!

There are too many things she can do but can't say, because saying them will invite criticism. Besides, society already imposes too many constraints on women. She may not care, but she can't let the Qingcheng Sect's reputation be damaged because of her.

Knowing the implications, Fei Xi glanced at Cui Chou, who was watching the spectacle with his arms crossed. A thought flashed through her mind, and she gave him a pure and innocent smile.

"Yan Gongsheng is a relative of Yan Xiaosheng, the Minister of Personnel at the time. According to my investigation, Yan Gongsheng has often used this relationship to bully the local people. It seems that Lord Jia and Yan Gongsheng have been in cahoots for a long time. Yan Gongsheng obtained a drug from Lord Jia that could control women and used it on Wang Xiaoya. When Wang Xiaoya was beaten to death by Yan Gongsheng, my junior brother happened to be there to investigate at the request of Wang Xiaoya's mother. The people behind Lord Jia, probably fearing that Yan Gongsheng would leak the information, decided to kill him to silence him and frame my junior brother. This way, even if Senior Shi finds something amiss with Wang Xiaoya's body, Lord Jia can use Yan Gongsheng's death to blame my junior brother and hastily close the case."

Cui Chou was somewhat bewildered by the little girl's smile. Then, he heard the little fox opposite him, in a soft, gentle voice, slam a huge black pot down on him:

"When I discovered something amiss with Lord Jia, I remembered that Lord Cui was the senior who oversaw us righteous men. Regardless of whether my junior brother truly committed murder accidentally, this case would ultimately be judged by Lord Cui. Therefore, I wanted to tell Lord Cui about my discovery. Just then, I encountered Lord Cui, who had just returned to Nanxuan City. Lord Cui took me to the Crimson Tent Courtyard, where I accidentally discovered the suspicious Lord Jia and obtained this letter. Lord Cui told me that the woman who was embracing Lord Jia was under the influence of drugs. Actually, I'm not afraid to admit it, seniors, but I don't quite understand what this means. However, Elder Shi said something similar when he examined Wang Xiaoya's body, so I know that drugs that can control women are indeed very dangerous. By the way, Senior Qin, there's something I'm very curious about. Is the Crimson Tent Courtyard a restaurant? Why are both Lord Cui and Lord Jia staying there?"

As soon as Fei Xi finished speaking, the red-clad female swordsman opposite her drew her Crimson Flame Sword. The sword's energy surged like a rainbow, and its fierce edge, accompanied by a furious roar, pierced towards Cui Chou.

"Cui Chou, you wicked and perverted man, how dare you lay a hand on a junior! Today I will rid the martial arts world of this scourge!"

"Hehe...hahaha..."

Her response was a cold laugh that then turned into loud laughter.

The laughing swordsman drew his Snow-Proud Blade and cleaved through the sword's edge, plunging the small mortuary into a flurry of swordplay.

Seeing the two start fighting, the girl looked terrified, as if she had done something wrong. Her usually calm and gentle voice was now filled with anxiety.

"Senior Qin, you've misunderstood! Lord Cui is a very kind person and has never done anything bad to me. In Lord Cui's residence, there is a very beautiful and gentle lady, and Lord Cui and that lady have a very good relationship."

"Amitabha, Benefactor Qin, Lord Cui, stop fooling around, we need to get down to business."

The powerful internal energy blasted the two apart, but Fei Xi was unharmed thanks to Senior Mu Yin's protection.

Just as she and the puppet Xiaohua were peeking out at the three people on the scene, their eyes met amidst the flying dust.

The fox-like eyes stared sharply at her, and the swordsman's expression was unreadable.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Fei Xi put away her panic and gave the knife-wielding man a sweet smile, her little expression as irritating as could be.

In an instant, the little girl's face returned to a worried expression, as if the provocative smile just now was merely Cui Chou's illusion.

The fight was stopped, and Qin Lu, having heard Fei Xi's words, sheathed her sword. Knowing Cui Chou was adept at charming women, she was worried that the young and naive girl might be deceived by Cui Chou's seemingly carefree and roguish demeanor.

"Fei girl, don't easily believe men's sweet words. They treat you well and are gentle and considerate, but they only do so with filthy intentions to gain your trust. Once they can't get what they want from you, or once they get it and get tired of you, their ruthless faces will be enough to make you see the true nature of these men."

"Miss Qin speaks as if I had once seduced and abandoned you. Heaven and earth bear witness, I have never had any such thoughts about you. If you, Miss Qin, are to harbor hatred for a man, you should seek out the one who started it."

Upon hearing Qin Lu's words, Cui Chou, who had regained his senses, turned unusually cold and began to reopen old wounds with an unfriendly tone.

Just as the two were about to start fighting again, a clear, melodious girl's voice rang out from outside the door.

"Master, are there enemies attacking here as well?"

Back then, the great hero Yuan left a Heaven and Earth Drum in several fixed cities, and Nanxuan City was one of them.

Early in the morning, Fei Xi had arranged for Mu Qingfeng and Wu Yanluo to go and play the drums. Now, seeing them return, she quickly stepped forward.

"Junior Sister, Xiao Luo, you're back. What does that mean?"

"Senior Sister, Lord Jia is dead!" Mu Qingfeng's urgent voice rang out, and the surroundings immediately fell silent.

Fei Xi stepped forward, took her junior sister's arm, and looked into her eyes.

"What happened? Speak slowly and clearly!"

The stunningly beautiful young woman composed herself and said earnestly:

"When we passed the yamen on our way back, we saw a group of strangely dressed people leaving from the back courtyard. Xiao Luo sensed something was wrong and pulled me away from them. After they left, we went into the back courtyard. As soon as we entered, we saw that Lord Jia, Clerk Liu, and the others were all dead. Lord Jia was carrying a bundle on his back. It was so strange!"

Fei Xi was processing the news about her junior sister when her gaze unconsciously drifted to everyone present. Everyone seemed shocked by the news, and for a moment, they all fell into deep thought.

...Just as Fei Xi's gaze inadvertently met Cui Chou's, both of them were startled, realizing something.

Oh no! Sister Huihui!

Miss Suyan!

"Seniors, the Crimson Tent Courtyard!"

After leaving those words, Fei Xi pulled the two girls who had just returned and headed towards the Crimson Tent Courtyard.