A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 288 Entering Langshan (9)

After the ice broke, the lake water gushed up, and the fish and shrimp in the lake leaped and jumped out of the water.

The constables stared wide-eyed. "Captain Duan, shall we spear a few fish while we're at it?"

"What are we here for? All we do is eat!" Duan Qianzhong glared and scolded.

The constable smiled ingratiatingly and explained, "We're not eating now, nor are we eating it ourselves. What I mean is, it's almost noon, so we can prepare some grilled fish for you and Master Mu."

"Hmm, you're a good kid." Duan Qianzhong patted the constable on the shoulder in appreciation.

Lu Xun suddenly turned his head and looked over. Duan Qianzhong belatedly slapped his thigh and hurriedly added, "And there's Lu Shaoqing too! The biggest and fattest grilled fish must be reserved for Lu Shaoqing!"

Lu Xun smiled and said, "Your Master Mu doesn't like to eat fish; she hates fish bones."

"Lu Shaoqing, you..." Duan Qianzhong stared at Lu Xun's face as if he had discovered a new continent, "How do you know Master Mu's dietary preferences? Are you and Master Mu old acquaintances?"

Lu Xun smiled but remained silent.

Duan Qianzhong immediately felt a sense of crisis for Song Shuyu. He looked at Lu Xun warily, as if he was wary of Lu Xun trying to steal his girlfriend!
Just then, a male and a female egret flew in together from the desolate mountains!

Lu Xun hurriedly ordered, "Everyone, hide quickly!"

Everyone quickly took cover!
The egrets flew to the lake, walking lightly and steadily, their posture leisurely and unhurried. When they reached the part where the ice had broken, the egrets stood on one foot in the water, tucked the other foot under their bellies, and hunched their heads over their backs, remaining motionless for a long time.

Lu Xun watched the egret intently, waiting for a full half hour before the egret finally raised its head from the lake.

It was noon at that time.

Golden sunlight streamed down, enveloping the egrets, making them appear like divine birds that had been transformed into golden statues, inspiring awe in all who beheld them!

Suddenly, a golden egret soared into the sky!
Lu Xun tilted his head back, his gaze following the egret. "Flight path, from east to west! Officer Duan, quickly fire the signal flare to notify Master Mu!"

"Yes!"

Duan Qianzhong swiftly launched a whistle arrow into the sky!

Before the people on the west side could react to the signal, two golden egrets flew over, their deep and continuous cooing echoing below the western cliff!

Mu Qingcheng stared at the egret, watching it fly down and land on the top of the tallest tree!
However, in no time at all, the egret flew away again!
The surrounding scenery remained unchanged!

Everyone was completely bewildered. The interval between hope and despair was far too short. Before they could even savor and reflect on it, everything was back to square one!

However, Mu Qingcheng believed that the egrets of East Lake would not fly to West Cliff under a golden light. Their appearance must have left clues or hints!
Thinking of this, she leaped and flew towards the tree!
The egrets perched on the highest branches and leaves. Mu Qingcheng landed on the tree trunk and looked up at the top. The branches and leaves could not support her weight. With her lightness skill, she could only pass through the trees and flowers, but could not stop!

"Qingcheng!"

Awakened by the whistle arrow, Song Shuyu realized Mu Qingcheng's intention and hurriedly stopped him, "Don't go up! It's too dangerous, come down quickly!"

All the constables were on tenterhooks!

Song Li also said, "Master Mu, come down here, I'll go investigate for you!"

Upon hearing this, Song Shuyu turned to look at Song Li. This lazy good-for-nothing was actually willing to do anything for his mistress!

From Mu Qingcheng's current perspective, she couldn't see anything clearly. After a moment's thought, she flew down from the tree and commanded without hesitation, "Song Li, go!"

Song Li bowed respectfully, then unleashed his superb lightness skill and flew to the location of the egret!

He glanced around and asked, "Master Mu, what do you want to see? Give me a hint!"

Mu Qingcheng's mind raced. "Look at the bull's head and the hanging coffin!"

Song Li's gaze fell down, and after taking a closer look, he exclaimed in surprise, "The bull's head seems to be glowing!"

Mu Qingcheng rushed to the stone slab to check, but from her angle, the bull's head hadn't changed at all!
She frowned. "Song Li, are you sure the bull's head is glowing?" Song Li replied, "Yes!"

"Then...then check if there are any changes in the hanging coffin?"

"Yes! The hanging coffins are also glowing!"

Which one?

"All the hanging coffins on the cliff are glowing!"

Everyone looked towards the cliff face, but from their vantage point on the ground, they could not see any of the glowing hanging coffins!

Jiang Zhan stared in disbelief: "My God, this is too bizarre!"

Song Li landed on the ground and swore, "I didn't lie, and I'm not blind. Everything I saw is true!"

Song Shuyu's eyes were full of disdain. "When we get back to the capital, we'll have the imperial physician examine our pulse."

"Master, why don't you trust your subordinate?" Song Li was furious.

"Just because I'm the master!" Song Shuyu rolled her eyes and urged, "Stop talking nonsense and go prepare lunch. Don't let your mistress go hungry."

Song Li immediately perked up as if he had been injected with chicken blood, "Don't worry, Master, with me here, I will never let Mistress suffer!"

Mistress!

Jiang Zhan had a look of delighted surprise on his face, as if he had stumbled upon a juicy juicy story

However, Mu Qingcheng's mind was entirely focused on solving the puzzle. She crossed her arms, lowered her head and pondered for a long time, then stared at the big tree, the bull's head and the hanging coffin for a long time.

The sun sets very quickly in late winter and early spring.

Mu Qingcheng adjusted the cloak over her shoulders, walked to the big tree, and carefully examined the trunk. As expected, she did not find any triangular markings.

She steadied herself, changed direction, and headed towards the bull's head.

The bull's head wasn't marked either!
She walked from the bull's head to the hanging coffin, stood for a moment at the foot of the cliff, and then returned to the big tree.

This process was repeated five times!

"Qingcheng, do you want to sit down and rest for a while?" Song Shuyu's gaze never left Mu Qingcheng. Seeing that she seemed to be possessed, a deep worry appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, Mu Qingcheng suddenly looked over and asked in a rapid-fire voice, "My lord, from your perspective, what shape does my walking trajectory resemble?"

Song Shuyu was taken aback, then picked up a twig and started drawing on the ground.

Mu Qingcheng arrived quickly.

Based on location and geographical landmarks, Song Shuyu placed the bull's head, the big tree, and the hanging coffin on the same spatial plane, and then connected the three things together!
"triangle!"

Mu Qingcheng's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed excitedly, "I understand! The triangle shape wasn't an engraved mark, but rather a shape formed by connecting parts!"

Song Shuyu nodded with pleasure, "This piece of land is uneven and the trees are messy. It is indeed difficult to see anything when you are in the middle of it. But when you step back, everything becomes clear!"

"Next, we need to find that special hanging coffin!"

"Correct!"

The sound of horses' hooves suddenly grew louder as they approached!
Constable Hou Yiping waved his hands and reported loudly, "Sir, it's Young Master Lu and Constable Duan!"

(End of this chapter)