A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 361 Ending (30)

After Mu Yan moved into the Willow Villa, Lu Xun and Lu Zhao switched identities. Lu Zhao stayed at the villa to protect Mu Yan and maintain contact with the outside world.

Lu Xun joined the investigation of the case. The Marquis of Huai'an received a secret imperial edict and rushed to the garrison of the Imperial Guard overnight to secretly prepare for the matter of defending the emperor.

Because the Empress Dowager's people were watching her too closely, Mu Qingcheng did not go out again the next day. She cooperated with Shen Che in the trivial pre-wedding matters such as trying on wedding clothes, choosing jewelry, and taking measurements. In front of outsiders, especially in front of the Prince of Zhongshan, she showed Shen Che the utmost gentleness. Looking at Shen Che, her eyes were filled with a faint smile, and she acted both obedient and sensible.

Shen Che's every word and action made everyone feel that he was particularly happy about taking Mu Qingcheng as his concubine. He not only guarded the Lotus Garden day and night and did not allow anyone to neglect Mu Qingcheng, but also obeyed Mu Qingcheng's every word.

Shen Che went out for dinner, but returned in less than half an hour.

Maids were not allowed to serve Mu Qingcheng in her room, because she was of humble origin and not used to it. Shen Che naturally went along with her wishes and ordered that the maids and nannies were not allowed to stay in the Lotus Garden except to deliver meals and water, and had to wait for orders outside the courtyard.

Having received permission, Shen Che entered the room, casually lowered the door latch, and then walked into the inner room.

Bai Zhizhi stayed in the outer room, pressed against the door, monitoring the movements in the courtyard to prevent anyone from eavesdropping or spying.

"Lord Lu sent a message saying that your father is well and that you need not worry."

After Shen Che finished speaking, he picked up the half-finished tea on the table and poured it directly into his mouth. By the time Mu Qingcheng reacted, it was too late to stop him!
She frowned silently and said, "That's what I drank."

Upon hearing this, Shen Che was stunned for a moment, then his face flushed red, and he stammered, "I, I don't know... I'm sorry, I didn't mean it, I was just too thirsty and didn't think too much about it." "Never mind, I'll just get a different teacup." Mu Qingcheng took a new teacup from the tea table, poured herself a cup of tea, and slowly took a few sips.

Shen Che gripped the teacup in his hand, his eyes darkening slightly, before subtly slipping it into his sleeve pocket.

"I'm relieved that my father is alright." Mu Qingcheng didn't notice his subtle movements and asked thoughtfully, "What about Song Shuyu? Has he made any moves today?"

Shen Che looked at her, trying to discern her true reaction to Song Shuyu from her expression and eyes. However, she appeared too calm, as if she were talking about an insignificant person and asking a casual question.

After a moment of silence, Shen Che replied, "There's no movement from Lord Song's side for now. Of course, even if he has other plans, he won't let me know. My responsibility is only your part."

Mu Qingcheng didn't say anything more. She believed that Shen Che was not lying, because Song Shuyu could not completely trust Shen Che. The fact that he asked Shen Che to be her protector while arranging for Song Li and the secret guards to protect her was enough to prove it.

Seeing her lost in thought and silent, Shen Che asked, "Are you going out tomorrow? The day after tomorrow is the public trial and the wedding. Do you need to make any preparations?"

"I'm afraid I won't be able to go out tomorrow. The Empress Dowager will definitely send more people to keep an eye on me." Mu Qingcheng was worried. "But I have to go back to the Jingzhao Prefecture and meet with Lu Xun."

Shen Che pondered for a moment, then a smile suddenly appeared on his handsome face. "Don't worry, I have a way. As long as you are willing to cooperate, the success rate is eighty or ninety percent."