After I stopped being a lady from a rich family, I fought all over the capital

Chapter 363 Something Strange

"At this point, all we can tell is that there was a transaction."

Song Lan said calmly, "But whether it was an active or passive transaction is unknown."

Even so, the princess's expression was still very unpleasant.

What does it matter if you're proactive or reactive?

"It's all because they made deals with evil spirits..." The princess's face turned extremely ugly as she thought of the ministers who suddenly died in front of the palace.

All the officials had made deals with evil spirits, and those who had made deals with evil spirits were always at risk of suffering a backlash and dying suddenly because of those crooked ways.

If they can all be controlled and have their lives and deaths influenced, then who knows if they won't be controlled to do other things?

"Take another look at those people in the eastern corner. Have they made any dealings with evil spirits?"

The princess raised her chin towards the east, startling the people sitting in the corner, who were unsure of what to do.

Their families were also affected.

cautious.

Why does it seem like the eldest princess is... with Ququ'er and the others?

Song Lan originally wanted to say that all the people who attended the banquet today had traces of transactions on them.

Unexpectedly, when I looked in the direction the princess pointed, I was surprised.

These people...

There were also signs of dealings with evil spirits, but—"something's strange."

The princess's heart clenched even tighter instantly.

"Is...is there anything strange about this?" These few are among the few military officers in the court who are truly capable.

Although this dynasty does not value civil officials over military ones, there are not many capable of shouldering great responsibilities.

The main reason is that, for the past twenty years, the world has been at peace, and there have been no wars.

There are far fewer generals who have actually been on the battlefield.

Especially for the young military officers promoted in the last two years, their greatest military achievement has been suppressing bandits.

Those bandits who only had a few dozen people holed up in a village.

If the military officers also have problems... "These people also had traces of dealing with evil spirits, but later, the traces of dealing with evil spirits were erased."

The eldest princess was slightly taken aback: "Cleared?"

She didn't quite understand: "What does this mean?"

Then it occurred to me that today's lychee feast was also to eliminate the negative impact of those shady transactions hidden in the shadows.

"Could it be like today..."

The eldest princess preferred to place her hopes on the fact that there was someone as capable as Song Lan who was quietly working to protect the country.

"Not really."

Song Lan stared at the group of people for a moment: "It's more like they used up each other's lifespan and luck before killing each other."

"The plundering was complete."

However, doing so is usually contrary to the natural order.

There was no trace of defying the laws of nature on these individuals.

It's more like... the other party should be killed? Or perhaps, the other party dying at their hands is within reasonable limits.

The completion of the plunder was not plunder in the true sense, but rather... a reward?
The reward of Heaven.

"Have these people done anything wrong? For example—murder!"

Song Lan was very curious, but she didn't want to pry into the other person's soul.

Admittedly, prying into someone's soul is the quickest and safest way, but she probably won't have much interaction with these people in the future, so there's really no need to pry into the true nature of their souls.

Sometimes, it's good to be a little oblivious to the world.

Even if you always have a clear understanding in your mind, you may not feel at ease.

"kill?!"

The princess exclaimed in surprise again, drawing everyone's attention.

Song Lan: ...

She coughed lightly, reminding the princess to be mindful of the occasion.

The eldest princess also realized that she had lost her composure.