NOVPUBQiao Chuyi waited for her son’s response.
She was worried he might have come out, but Xu Zening was still young and should not be scarred for life because of this.
“Later, the Crown Prince finally let go of his grudge and went to celebrate the Empress’s birthday, but… but the next day, we received news of her death.”
Yun Jin’s voice began to tremble, and her whole body seemed to be filled with immense pain.
“The day before, she had invited me for drinks and music, talking about everything as if there was some freedom hidden outside the palace walls.”
“I could feel it, really feel it, that she was looking forward to a new life.”
Shen Roujia seemed to understand, but the words of comfort stuck in her throat.
However, Shen Roujia glanced at the box, and it seemed to make sense why Yun Jin and Xu Zening believed Qiao Chuyi’s death was not natural.
Because only the two of them knew those inner secrets.
There were no clues to be found.
“Let me see the box again.”
Although Yun Jin had not provided very important clues, Shen Roujia learned about the legendary Empress through her.
A carefree and unrestrained woman being trapped in this four-walled cage was already a painful thing.
For her to have such an open mind, she must have had great courage and strength.
How could she easily give up her life?
Shen Roujia gently opened the box. Since Yun Jin couldn’t see, Shen Roujia held her breath and took out a handkerchief, scooping out a small piece of the ointment.
Yun Jin had probably sorted out the most important things that belonged to Qiao Chuyi before she died.
But what made Shen Roujia so wary was the scent of this ointment.
She calmly put the ointment back and finally let out a sigh of relief.
“Aunt Yun Jin, I’ll come see you again next time. I have other things to investigate.”
Yun Jin deeply grasped Shen Roujia’s hand, “I’m counting on you.”
After Shen Roujia left the library, she met Xiao Fu, who was rushing towards her.
Shen Roujia stopped her and found out that Gu Zhi had come to the palace to pay respects.
At this moment, she was already waiting for Shen Roujia in the Eastern Palace.
As she walked back to the palace, Shen Roujia asked, “Did she come with the General?”
Xiao Fu nodded, “His Highness and the General are still discussing matters. When Miss Gu insisted on waiting for you, I hurried to find you.”
Shen Roujia nodded.
“Alright.”
Gu Zhi looked worried and drooped her head. When she saw Shen Roujia approaching, she stood up abruptly.
“Jiao Jiao.”
Shen Roujia saw some eagerness in her eyes.
She coughed slightly in embarrassment, “Zhi Zhi, I heard you came with the General today.”
Gu Zhi nodded and habitually leaned close to Shen Roujia, taking a sniff.
“Jiao Jiao, why do you smell so good?” 𝓷ℴ𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝒸𝓸𝓶
Shen Roujia blushed at her sudden question, “What are you talking about…”
Why did Gu Zhi’s words sound so strange? Is it my dirty mind?
Why did it sound like she was being flirtatious?
Shen Roujia shook her head, quickly driving those indescribable thoughts out of her mind.
Gu Zhi answered honestly, “It just smells really good. Can’t you smell it yourself?”
Shen Roujia paused, suddenly remembering the small piece of ointment wrapped in her handkerchief.
“Ah, I know. I have something for you!”
Gu Zhi, confused and dazed by the fragrance, was led away by Shen Roujia.
Shen Roujia found some mint leaves and handed them to Gu Zhi, “Calm down and look at this.”
