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Mo Qianxue"s case spread throughout the entire capital overnight. After all, she was the top courtesan of the Heavenly Music House, and her death was truly tragic.
Hua Xiyao was the primary suspect, but various pieces of evidence eventually proved that Hua Xiyao wasn"t Mo Qianxue"s murderer.
Due to Mo Qianxue"s incident, the teahouses, which were supposed to open after the fifteenth, began business earlier. Many people sat in the teahouses, eager to listen to the latest rumors.
Regarding Mo Qianxue"s murderer, there were various speculations. Some said it was revenge, others claimed it was a crime of pa.s.sion, and there were also talks of rivalry among peers.
The Soft Fragrance Pavilion and Brisk Wind Tower, both places almost as renowned as the Heavenly Music House, suddenly became the target of public criticism.
"It"s been three days already, and they say the murderer hasn"t been found."
In Gu Jiao"s small courtyard, Second Owner and Gu Jiao sat in the corridor, enjoying the scenery while drinking tea.
The one speaking was Second Owner.
These days the medical hall was not busy, so he came to gossip with Gu Jiao.
Second Owner tutted, "That murderer was too cruel. Not only did they kill someone, but they also slashed the person"s face seventeen or eighteen times. How deep must the grudge be?"
“Not seventeen or eighteen times, it was five." A haughty female voice came from the sickroom.
Second Owner paused, turned to look, and asked, "Who"s talking?"
"Your aunt."
Second Owner: "…"
"Has that young lady woken up?" Second Owner whispered to Gu Jiao.
"Seems like it." Gu Jiao put down her teacup, got up, and went to push open the door of the sickroom.
Mo Qianxue"s drainage tube had been removed long ago. She was dressed neatly, of course, in clothes belonging to Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao was taller than her, and the loose clothes were just right for wearing as a hospital gown.
"How are you feeling?" Gu Jiao approached the bed and picked up the stethoscope to listen to her heart and lungs.
Mo Qianxue blocked her hand and scrutinized her, angrily saying, "It"s you, isn"t it?"
This question was abrupt.
But Gu Jiao seemed to understand what she was talking about. She didn"t deny it, "Well, it"s me."
Mo Qianxue"s tone turned colder, "You’re a woman?"
Gu Jiao replied honestly, "Yes."
Mo Qianxue"s voice became even icier, "And you"re not mute?"
Gu Jiao continued honestly, "Well, no."
Mo Qianxue gritted her teeth, "Swindler!"
Gu Jiao: "…"
Gu Jiao pushed away Mo Qianxue"s hand that was blocking her. Mo Qianxue struggled, but due to being seriously injured, she was no match for Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao held her wrist, "Behave, don"t move, or your wounds will reopen."
Mo Qianxue"s lips moved a few times and she then turned her face away, huffing in annoyance.
Gu Jiao inserted the stethoscope into Mo Qianxue"s clothing, just above her belly. She listened attentively, her mind free from any distractions.
Mo Qianxue"s face reddened.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she said, "Aren"t you going to ask how I found out?"
After listening to the front, Gu Jiao placed the stethoscope on her back, "Oh, how did you find out then?"
Mo Qianxue suddenly felt a tingling sensation on her back, and her body tensed up entirely.
She bit her lip, "Humph, I don"t want to say!"
Gu Jiao: … Are all women this fickle?
Gu Jiao decided not to continue pressing, but unexpectedly, Mo Qianxue continued on her own, "I recognized you that night!"
She was referring to the night when Gu Jiao had picked her up. Gu Jiao was wearing a face mask then, and although there was a slight difference between that and her wearing a flashy mask, Mo Qianxue was too familiar with the style of outfit Gu Jiao had on.
These past few days, Mo Qianxue wasn’t always unconscious. She occasionally woke up, and while awake, she could hear the movements in the courtyard. After hearing bits and pieces, she naturally guessed Gu Jiao"s ident.i.ty.
"You’ve recovered quite well." Gu Jiao retrieved the stethoscope. "For now, there aren"t any major issues, but pneumothorax can easily recur, so it"s essential to be more cautious in the future."
"What should I be cautious about?" Mo Qianxue asked irritably.
Gu Jiao pondered, "Not getting angry?"
Mo Qianxue: "…"
Second Owner didn"t enter the room. He had been waiting outside all along.
Gu Jiao finished examining Mo Qianxue’s condition before stepping out.
"What"s with that look of headache on your face?" Second Owner inquired.
Just as Second Owner finished asking, a vase crashed against the door, making a loud shattering noise.
Following that was Mo Qianxue"s voice squeezed out of gritted teeth, "You little swindler! Wait until I"m better; watch how I"ll deal with you!"
Gu Jiao sighed helplessly, "See, that"s exactly what"s happening."
Second Owner: Urk… Her fierce temperament is just like my wife"s.
“However, who"s that young lady?" Second Owner asked in a hushed voice.
"I’m your aunt!" Mo Qianxue"s spirited voice came through.
Second Owner shuddered, what! How did she hear that!
Gu Jiao: Some martial arts skills perhaps?
Mo Qianxue"s anger flowed relentlessly, "You also want to know who the murderer from the Heavenly Music House was, right? Why the authorities haven"t caught them yet? Ha! It"s me! That person wanted to kill me, but I killed her first, then I disfigured her face and disappeared without a trace!"
Second Owner was thunderstruck, "You disfigured her face, and disappeared without a trace... Wait, you"re... you"re..."
Mo Qianxue coldly smiled inside the room, "Yes, I"m that "deceased" top courtesan from the Heavenly Music House, Mo Qianxue!"
Second Owner pinched his philtrum and fainted again!
Mo Qianxue"s situation was somewhat special. Gu Jiao informed the family and had been staying at the medical hall these past few days.
Xiao Heng came over for the first two evenings, but on the third evening, there was a murder case outside the capital city. Surprisingly, the suspect turned out to be a.s.sistant Minister Li of the Ministry of Justice.
a.s.sistant Minister Li was one of the officials responsible for Mo Qianxue"s case, and he had a reputation for being reliable. To gather first-hand evidence, the Ministry of Justice sent Xiao Heng out of the capital overnight for investigation.
Back at the medical hall, Mo Qianxue"s temper hadn"t subsided yet. She wanted to argue with Gu Jiao, but unfortunately, Gu Jiao wasn"t the type to engage in arguments. She didn’t even show any expressions and never got angry, which deprived Mo Qianxue of the satisfaction of a good argument!
Hence, Mo Qianxue caught hold of Second Owner and fiercely attacked him with her sharp tongue, leaving Second Owner to feel almost completely bald!
When women get into an argument, they could indeed match an army of thousands!
That night, after Mo Qianxue cut Second Owner"s head bald as usual, she closed her eyes and lay down with a cold snort.
In the middle of the night, several black-clad figures stealthily entered the medical hall"s small courtyard.Raz P."s Thoughts
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