NOVPUB55: Chapter 38: Ambush in the Dense Forest
55 -38: Ambush in the Dense Forest
“An autopsy?!” Liu Pinrang could no longer maintain his composure, his voice suddenly shot up.
Just when Ran Yan thought she would be met with firm rejection, he actually pondered for a moment, then slowly said, “We’ll discuss this matter further.”
Ran Yan was slightly startled.
Could the cause of Judge Yan’s death be so important to him?
On the surface, Yang’s death was just the sudden onset of a hidden disease.
Five or six forensic doctors had come to this conclusion.
Even if he were to declare the same, would anyone suspect anything?
Yet he was already so anxious that he had asked for her, a woman.
Ran Yan did not believe Liu Pinrang was an upright official.
In the world of officials, those who are truly upright and incorruptible, yet without any background, simply cannot last long, much less become a Fourth Rank Inspector!
Once Ran Yan understood what Liu Pinrang meant, she arranged the corpse’s clothing properly, and after everything was taken care of, the group quickly left the Morgue.
For Liu Pinrang, being able to determine that Violence had been used against Judge Yan while he was alive was already a significant breakthrough.
“Alas!
Everything has changed since the Empress passed away!” Liu Pinrang, who had been silent all along, suddenly let out a sigh out of nowhere, then gave Ran Yan a “you know what I mean” look.
Ran Yan’s mouth twitched involuntarily; she had to admit she didn’t understand at all.
What did “everything” include?
What exactly was different?
The original owner’s memory of current affairs was almost nonexistent.
She only knew that it was the eleventh year of the Zhenguan era, but beyond that, she had no understanding of the big picture in politics.
Fortunately, Ran Yan herself had a decent understanding of history.
She knew the Empress had passed away in June of the tenth year of the Zhenguan era.
Ran Yan held a great deal of respect for this unparalleled Empress.
Although she never thought she would be fortunate enough to meet the Emperor and Empress who lived deep within the palace, Ran Yan still felt a bit of regret when she heard of the Empress’s death.
Liu Pinrang did not say anything more, and as the group took a shortcut to the West City Gate, the moonlight was gradually engulfed by a mass of dark clouds, with torches casting a faint glow around the city gate.
“My team of men will escort you back to the estate; you can rest assured,” Liu Pinrang said, seeing that the sky was turning ominous, thus spoke to comfort Ran Yan and Sang Chen.
After Liu Pinrang stepped out of the carriage to make sure everything was in order, he stood by the carriage, lifting the curtain as he said, “I’ve only recently taken over as the Inspector of Suzhou, and many people still can’t fully trust me.
Only the West City Gate is guaranteed to be safe.
It’s a bit longer to go from there to South City, but you’ll just have to endure the inconvenience.”
Pausing for a moment, he then said to Ran Yan, “I will promptly repay you for this favor.
Farewell for now.”
“Thank you, Inspector Liu,” Ran Yan said with a slight bow of her head.
The side gate creaked open, Liu Pinrang let the curtain fall, and the carriage began to move slowly.
In the carriage, only Sang Chen and Ran Yan were left.
Sang Chen’s face was pale, still not having recovered from the shock.
Ran Yan was fairly satisfied with Sang Chen’s performance today.
Although he was still a coward, at least he didn’t faint, which was already good progress.
“You did quite well today,” she said.
Ran Yan was never stingy with words of praise.
Sang Chen’s eyes brightened, and instantly his spirits soared, his complexion also swiftly recovering a good deal, “You should see me in a new light every three days!
I’m no longer the man I used to be!”
Ran Yan’s finger twitched, and she immediately turned her head away, choosing not to look at him any longer.
What was there to be proud of in such a thing?
In the dimly lit warm orange light, the refined and beautiful profile of Ran Yan’s face was cast in a soft warmth, unlike her usual unapproachable demeanor.
Her slender neck stretched into the neckline of her moon-white garment, with her delicate collarbone faintly visible.
Seeing such a sight, Sang Chen’s heart suddenly started thumping wildly.
After struggling internally for a long time, he finally said weakly, “Wife, I have something to say, but I’m not sure if I should.”
“Then think it over before you speak,” Ran Yan said indifferently.
Sang Chen was momentarily choked up, opened his mouth to speak but hesitated.
After a short while, even Ran Yan began to feel slightly breathless with anticipation, becoming a bit irritated, “Speak up!”
Sang Chen felt a thrill of joy, just as he was about to speak, the carriage suddenly came to a halt, and the curtain was swiftly swept aside as a figure in black, like a gust of wind, entered the carriage bringing with them a cold aura.
The newcomer, with a masked face, cast a glance as sharp as lightning, and before Ran Yan and Sang Chen could react, a sword emitting a chilling light was already placed against her neck.
All the words that Sang Chen had were stuck in his throat as he looked in horror at the intruder.
“Miss Ran!” called out a government soldier urgently from outside.
“If you don’t want her to die, then keep moving!” the voice was cold and magnetic, imbued with a bloodthirsty tone.
The government soldiers outside were at a loss for what to do.
The Team Leader, too, felt a chill in his heart.
This person, who had effortlessly charged into their escorted carriage under the watchful eyes of their team, leaving them as if non-existent, was clearly indicating that any form of attack would end badly.
