Wife is hell

Chapter 29 The Master's Waist (Thanks to the patron, Lonely Mountain Nameless) Please continue reading!
The abandoned garden next door was built by Prince Cheng for his queen. After the queen passed away, it was abandoned and only a few servants were left to guard the gate.

The gate is usually kept closed, and few people come here.

Jiang Mu and Tang Jinxian arrived at the garden gate, where several guards were gathered together, looking towards the Yan family's direction and discussing among themselves.

Upon seeing the two approaching, they immediately stopped them:
"Halt! This is the private garden of the Prince's residence; unauthorized personnel are not permitted!"

Tang Jinxian didn't say much, directly revealing her command badge and coldly saying, "The Patrol Department is handling the case."

The head servant was taken aback. Upon recognizing the design of the token and the words "Head of the Patrol Office," he immediately sprang to his feet and bowed respectfully.

"So it is the Lord in charge. I was blind and offended you. I hope you will forgive me."

The others hurriedly followed suit and bowed.

"I ask you, did you see any suspicious persons entering or leaving this garden just now? Or did you hear any unusual noises?"

Tang Jinxian put away the token and scanned the group of people with her beautiful eyes.

The head servant quickly replied:
"Reporting to you, sir, we have been guarding this place the whole time and have not seen any strangers enter or leave. As for the sound... just now we heard a loud bang from next door, like... like the house collapsed?"

Tang Jinxian and Jiang Mu exchanged a glance, said nothing more, and went straight into the abandoned garden.

The park was in a state of disrepair.

Weeds grew rampant, and many pavilions and towers were dilapidated.

Only the artificial "Phoenix Screen Peak" remains standing, its rugged outline revealed in the twilight.

From a distance, it looks like a large, solitary peak, which is very imposing.

The two walked to the foot of the artificial hill and looked up.

The mountain's structure was somewhat crooked, with rubble scattered around it, and the huge ornamental stone at the very top, the one that had crashed down onto the roof, was nowhere to be seen.

From the perspective of the gap, it is perfectly aligned with the roof of Yan Qingshan's house, which is separated by only one wall.

"It looks like he fell from here."

Jiang Mu frowned and pointed to the top of the artificial hill. "We need to go up and check if there are any signs of human intervention."

As he spoke, he looked for a safe place to stand and prepared to climb.

Tang Jinxian frowned slightly, then suddenly reached out her left arm and wrapped it around his waist:
"hold me!"

I've already cuddled and kissed them countless times when they were my pets, so one more time won't make a difference.

A delicate fragrance wafted over, and before Jiang Mu could react, his body suddenly felt light and he was lifted into the air.

The man instinctively hugged the woman tightly.

Suddenly, I felt as if I were enveloped in a warm jade-like fabric wrapped in soft silk.

Tang Jinxian embraced Jiang Mu, her toes nimbly tapping the protruding rocks of the artificial hill for leverage, her skirt fluttering in the wind.

With each slight turn in the air, Jiang Mu could feel the delicate skin and soft waist muscles being subtly squeezed and deformed between his fingers, full of vibrant elasticity.

In a few leaps, the two landed at the highest point of the artificial hill.

After stopping, Tang Jinxian immediately released her arm from Jiang Mu's. A faint blush crossed her fair cheeks, but she quickly regained her usual cool and dignified demeanor.

Jiang Mu coughed lightly and began to examine the area carefully.

The fracture surface at the top is uneven, more like the result of natural weathering and collapse due to years of neglect, with no obvious signs of human prying.

He bent down, carefully searching for any possible footprints, tool marks, or other clues.

However, apart from slippery moss and withered leaves, there was nothing to be found.

"No footprints,"

Jiang Mu stood up, brushed the dust off his hands, and looked puzzled. "It doesn't look like it's been tampered with."

"Could it be an accident?"

Tang Jinxian frowned.

Jiang Mu looked around, his gaze falling on the smashed roof, and remained silent.

"Let's go down and take another look."

"it is good."

Tang Jinxian then embraced the man and jumped off the mountaintop.

The wind whistles in my ears.

Jiang Mu held the ripe, alluring body in his arms, inhaling the fragrant aroma of flesh, and suddenly felt a little regretful for his gentlemanly behavior when facing the other party in her pet-like state.

A rebellious disciple who even dares to defy his master is definitely not an honest man. What's he trying to prove by pretending to be a saint?

It's utterly shameful to be doubted by a woman about your ability to perform.

Next time, I'll get my revenge.

After landing, the two carefully searched the surrounding ground and bushes.

But still, nothing was gained.

Tang Jinxian then summoned all the servants guarding the garden and questioned them. Upon learning that rocks had fallen and damaged the house, the head servant replied tremblingly:

"Your Excellency, Fengping Peak has been in disrepair for many years and has been exposed to wind and rain, so it is not very stable to begin with."

The large rock on top became somewhat loose after the heavy rains of the past two summers. The younger members even reported it, but the Prince's Mansion didn't send anyone to repair it...

We never imagined it would actually fall today. We have disturbed you, adults; we children deserve to die!

Jiang Mu gazed at the scattered rubble around him, stroking his chin and muttering:
"Could it be... just a coincidence? That's too outrageous."

……

To be on the safe side, Tang Jinxian also ordered the yamen guards to conduct a thorough search of the surrounding area.

Back at the Yan family courtyard, Tang Jinxian said:

"I will take these servants back to the patrol office for detailed interrogation and further investigation. I will inform you if there are any leads."

Jiang Mu gazed at the bodies of Yan Feng and the woman being carried out by the guards and pondered, "It may not have much to do with those servants. But if it was purely an accident, I dare not say for sure."

Tang Jinxian suddenly remembered something, and her expression tightened:
"That child... what about Yan Feng's younger brother, Xiao You? Yan Feng seems to have used him to threaten that woman before."

Jiang Mu's gaze swept across the courtyard as he analyzed:

"Given Yan Feng's mindset, his main purpose in taking the woman hostage was to protect himself and vent his resentment."

The child was a bargaining chip he used to coerce the woman into submission, so he wouldn't easily destroy it. I suspect he's probably hidden the child.

Tang Jinxian immediately ordered a search.

Sure enough, a guard soon discovered a cellar half-hidden by firewood at the back wall of the woodshed.

A little boy, about eight or nine years old, dressed in thin clothes, was curled up inside. His mouth was gagged with a strip of cloth, his hands were tied behind his back, and he was staring at the sky with terrified eyes, sobbing softly.

"Mother is dead, brother is dead, father is in prison, this child's world has collapsed."

Jiang Mu looked at the rescued child, sighed, and then said, "In my opinion, we should nip it in the bud to prevent it from taking revenge on us when it grows up."

"?"

Tang Jinxian's beautiful eyes widened.

Jiang Mu laughed and said, "Just kidding."

Tang Jinxian smiled, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Don't worry, I will protect you no matter what."

You're not really going to support me...

Jiang Mu silently complained, then stretched and said:
"It's getting late, I should head back. You can take care of the rest of the cleanup yourself, Master. Whether the rockfall was an accident or intentional, my job here is done."

Jiang Mu was really exhausted.

In any case, he was certain that the case of the missing woman was closed and there was no way anything could be left unresolved.

The rest has nothing to do with him anymore.

"Well, thank you for your hard work."

Tang Jinxian has gentle, beautiful eyes.

Jiang Mu was about to bow and loudly flatter his leader when the woman's toes peeked out from under her skirt and lightly kicked him, saying irritably:

"Alright, stop flattering me. Stop acting like a seasoned veteran."

After making this gesture, Tang Jinxian suddenly realized it had a flirtatious undertone. She glanced at the busy guards around her, her pretty face flushing red, and quickly changed the subject.
"I'll treat you to Shixianglou tomorrow after I'm done with my work; their signature dishes are quite good."

"Another day."

Jiang Mu smiled and said apologetically, "I want to rest for a few more days."

He knew Tang Jinxian's purpose in inviting him to dinner, but he really didn't want to be her lackey now.

Tang Jinxian sensed the rejection in the man's words and felt somewhat disappointed. She said sullenly:

"Okay, then let's do it another day."

Jiang Mu cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, then turned and left.

As he walked out of the alley, he looked up at the twilight sky and then glanced back at the outline of the artificial hill.

Is it an accident?
Or was it a meticulously planned cover-up?
Jiang Mu subconsciously rubbed his fingertips together, the soft, warm, and supple touch still lingering in his mind. He murmured to himself:

"But to be fair, the Master's waist... is really flexible. I wonder if she can do a backbend like Senior Sister..."

Wait, why am I thinking about my senior sister again?
What the heck is bending over backwards?

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