Chapter 4: A Good Show

A Good Show

Raising her delicate eyebrows, Qiao Yuan'er cast a sidelong glance at Nie Jinxuan.

The atmosphere instantly became strange. In the silent room, there was an underlying, indescribable tension.

"What does Sister Yuan'er mean by that? Could it be that you are saying the Princess Consort is the murderer?"

The softness on her face slightly retracted. After speaking, Han Luoxue, who was standing in front of Nie Jinxuan, turned around. But at this moment, Qiao Yuan'er smiled, glanced at Nie Jinxuan, and then, in front of everyone, bowed to Han Luoxue.

"Yuan'er wouldn't dare. But Yuan'er is merely speaking the truth!"

"You..."

Lowering her head and eyes, Qiao Yuan'er's words carried a hint of sarcasm, but her etiquette was impeccable. This left Han Luoxue unable to speak, and she could only stare straight at Qiao Yuan'er without blinking.

The room fell silent again. It wasn't until a good while later that Han Luoxue slowly lowered her eyes.

"Fine, since Sister Yuan'er insists on saying so, may I ask what suggestion Sister Yuan'er has?"

"Sister Secondary Consort, you take it too seriously. How could Yuan'er have any suggestions? However, Yuan'er feels that since someone has died here, the murder weapon is here, and the Princess Consort has blood on her... so, Sister Secondary Consort, please forgive me for saying something unpleasant, but shouldn't we question the Princess Consort in detail? After all, this is a homicide case, so it can't just end with a simple 'it wasn't me'~!"

Lowering her eyes and speaking softly, Qiao Yuan'er looked up at Han Luoxue before her, then instantly shifted her gaze back to Nie Jinxuan!

"Or, alternatively, we could just report it to the authorities. Once the officials arrive, they will naturally find the killer!"

Qiao Yuan'er's words sounded easy enough. But upon hearing them, Han Luoxue's expression instantly tightened.

"No!"

Han Luoxue refused decisively. After speaking, she glanced sideways at Nie Jinxuan, who had been silent behind her, and then said to Qiao Yuan'er.

"Sister Yuan'er, aren't you going a bit too far! It is true that a life has been lost in the residence, but the Princess Consort has already said she is not the killer. Is there really anything to question here?"

Although the expression on her face was somewhat grave, Han Luoxue's voice remained gentle.

"Moreover, regardless of anything else, this person died in the Chen Wangfu. If this matter gets out, it will certainly cause controversy, so..."

"So, is Sister Secondary Consort trying to downplay a major issue?"

Interrupting Han Luoxue, Qin Yuxia, who was standing at the door, took two steps forward to Qiao Yuan'er's side. She then followed suit and bowed.

"Sister Secondary Consort believes in the Princess Consort and protects the reputation of the Wangfu; we sisters all understand that. But by protecting her like this, isn't Sister Secondary Consort afraid of inviting controversy?"

Qin Yuxia had always been one not to yield, and her words were the most acerbic. Being spoken to like this, Han Luoxue's brows furrowed slightly, and she pursed her lips in silence.

Han Luoxue fell silent again, and the atmosphere in the room grew increasingly heavy. Finally, after a long while, Han Luoxue couldn't help but look at the faces of Qiao Yuan'er and Qin Yuxia, then glanced at Bai Meilan at the door, and said in a grave voice.

"Fine, since everyone says so, let's report it to the authorities!"

In the end, it was decided to report the matter to the authorities.

The room was deathly silent. At this moment, watching this scene, Nie Jinxuan, who had been silent, couldn't help but sneer in her heart. She glanced at Qiao Yuan'er and the others not far away, and finally didn't forget to glance at Han Luoxue, who had her back to her.

Hmph! What a good show!

Instantly, Nie Jinxuan pursed her lips.

"Reporting to the authorities? Then..."

Nie Jinxuan's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it was clear enough for everyone present to hear. However, before she could finish her sentence, a man's voice suddenly came from outside.

"What is everyone doing? Disperse at once!" ===== CHAPTER 5 =====