A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 357 Ending (26)

Prison Department of Punishment.

Mu Qingcheng's return was something Song Shuyu had not anticipated.

At that time, he was drinking.

He had been scheming and planning with everything under control. He was just waiting to crush the Empress Dowager's power and put an end to all the unresolved cases before recommending women for official positions, requesting an imperial decree to grant him a marriage, and marrying the girl he loved so deeply, thus beginning a beautiful new life together as husband and wife.

Unexpectedly, something went wrong halfway through!
Although Song Li comforted him, he was still panicked, as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, unable to find peace for a moment. It was still early before nightfall, so he could only have someone bring him wine, drinking one cup after another, hoping that the alcohol would put him under control, suppress the pessimistic thoughts in his mind, and prevent him from losing his composure and confidence.

Mu Qingcheng's sudden arrival caused Song Shuyu's initial surprise to be replaced by panic!

There was no time to hide the wine pot and wine cups, so he could only get up and stand in front of the table. But the next moment, remembering his broken left hand, he panicked even more and quickly covered it with his wide sleeve. But then he thought it was still not safe and hurriedly hid his entire left arm behind his back.

"Master Mu, what brings you here?"

Song Shuyu's expression was slightly unnatural. The only person who could make him lose his composure and reason was Mu Qingcheng.

However, Mu Qingcheng took in all his childish little actions, but remained expressionless, seemingly unmoved.

Seeing Eunuch Qin following behind her, and observing her changed back into women's clothing, Song Shuyu narrowed his dark eyes, a chilling glint flashing in them.

"This servant greets the Second Young Master!" Eunuch Qin was immediately terrified, and his legs went weak!

Song Shuyu glanced at him but didn't wake him. He approached Mu Qingcheng and said casually, "Master Mu, has this eunuch been disrespectful to you? I'll have him castrated again. Are you satisfied?"

Qin Gonggong trembled, his face ashen with fear. "Second Young Master, spare my life! This servant would never dare to neglect Miss Mu!"

Song Shuyu glanced sideways at Eunuch Qin's hunched back. "Qin Huai, you must remember one thing: even if my Song family is destroyed and I am put on the guillotine, killing you and your whole family will be an easy task."

"This servant...remembers." Eunuch Qin's throat was dry, and large beads of sweat seeped from his forehead. He knew that the Duke of Song had trained a group of secret guards for Song Shuyu. Now the struggle between the Empress Dowager and Song Shuyu had reached a fever pitch. If Song Shuyu were to have any intention of getting rid of him, the Empress Dowager would not be able to protect him.

Mu Qingcheng's brows furrowed with impatience, and she said in a cold tone, "Song Shuyu, I am here today to resign. From now on, I am no longer your criminal clerk in the Jingzhao Prefecture. I am going back to the inner quarters and marry Prince Shen as a concubine."

"What did you say?" Song Shuyu was startled, then flew into a rage. "Mu Qingcheng, where have I wronged you? You have suddenly betrayed me!"

Mu Qingcheng's eyes were filled with resentment. "Song Shuyu, what were your intentions when you recruited me into the Jingzhao Prefecture? Do I need to spell it out for you? You deceived me by saying I had amnesia, and tricked me into working diligently under my enemy's command, worshipping you like a god, and risking my life to protect you time and time again. I wish I could tear out your heart and liver and eat your flesh to comfort my mother's spirit in heaven!"

Song Shuyu froze on the spot.

After a long pause, he finally uttered an incredulous sound, "How...how did you know?"

"Because I've regained my memories!"

As soon as Mu Qingcheng finished speaking, his right claw suddenly reached into the fence and grabbed Song Shuyu by the throat!