Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

"Be careful!"

The old woman who had come with Shen Feiwan exclaimed in surprise and rushed forward to hug her daughter, blocking the long sword that was aimed at her.

But she was just a spirit; the longsword pierced through her body and aimed at Shen Feiwan's shoulder.

Unable to see her mother's protection, Shen Feiwan was terrified by the sudden turn of events and didn't know how to react.

In the nick of time, Gui Yao leaped away and pulled her away. At the same time, the dagger in his hand grazed Shen Feiwan's shoulder and was thrown at the man in black.

The man spun around to avoid it, his dagger piercing the ground and impaling a scorpion. His longsword also pierced the scorpion's body.

Only then did Mi Po see that a poisonous scorpion had landed on Shen Feiwan's shoulder.

The man in black bowed to Gui Yao and Shen Feiwan, saying, "I'm sorry, this scorpion wasn't fully tamed yet and was a bit out of control. I was afraid it would bite someone, so I acted hastily and startled you both."

Shen Feiwan remained silent.

She didn't stay after arriving at the mass grave, and no one knows when the scorpion crawled onto her.

When the man drew his sword and pointed it at her, she really felt that he was going to kill her.

Fearing she might be wrong, she looked at Gui Yao.

Gui Yao sized up the man; he was in his forties, dressed in black with his long hair tied up high, looking like a江湖人 (jianghu person, a person of the martial arts world).

He's quite skilled, but still a bit weaker than her.

"If someone just follows another person around, they definitely haven't been properly tamed."

Gui Yao smiled faintly, "Fortunately, now that you've met the King of Hell, you no longer need to take care of me."

Otherwise, if it were to follow others again, it might not be the only one going to meet the King of Hell.

Although she was within the barrier, she dispersed her spiritual power to look outside, and there were no dangerous factors nearby.

This scorpion didn't come from the mass grave; it came with Shen Feiwan.

This man didn't make a move earlier or later; it's clearly intentional.

The man, having been seen through by her, stopped pretending and chuckled, "Princess Xuanji is indeed quite capable."

Ah!

So that's what they came for.

Gui Yao's smile deepened. "You're wrong. My abilities go far beyond just a few."

As soon as she finished speaking, she unleashed a burst of spiritual energy, and the man's vision went black as he collapsed to the ground.

Shen Feiwan realized what had happened and was somewhat taken aback. She had been very careful the whole way and hadn't noticed anything at all.

Gui Yao pulled out her dagger and wiped it on the man's body. "It must be because you left the city today that you attracted attention."

After all, the Duke of Yue had just been beheaded, and the Shen family was busy moving. "But it doesn't matter. When you go back later, tell them that Shen Ze wanted to collect his father's body, and that you didn't want him to be involved with the criminal, so you went out on his behalf."

As for whether the body was recovered or not, what does it matter? Shen Feiwan is a free man and has the freedom to go out. Such words are just an explanation to the outside world.

"it is good."

Shen Feiwan nodded hurriedly and then explained Wang's arrangements for Yang.

"This person followed me here. Is he related to the Yang family? Will someone expose my sister-in-law's lies?"

She was also worried that Shen Ze would have to observe mourning for his parents because of this.

Gui Yao knew what she was afraid of, and pondered for a moment, "No, for what Yang committed, burning her to death would be too lenient."

His Majesty is not in a position to publicly disclose her crimes at this time, and the other party is also afraid that His Majesty will make them public.

Therefore, neither the Duke of Zhenguo nor the fake princess would bring the matter to light, even if they knew that Lady Yang had been killed.

To make Shen Zeding mourn, who would be so foolish as to expose their evil deeds to the world?

Upon hearing this, Shen Feiwan secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Mi Po was also in the same boat as her. Her son had died, and she was also saddened, but she knew that her son deserved to die. So, for the past two days, she had gone to the Yun residence with Bai Yunshu to avoid seeing him.

Only after the palace verdict was handed down did she return to the Duke of Yue's mansion, hoping that her remaining children and grandchildren could live in peace.

"Princess, I'll stay and follow this man to see which family he belongs to."

Bai Yunshu, who came with them, also said, "I'm with Mi Po."

Gui Yao nodded, put his arm around Shen Feiwan, carried Yang Shi, and used his light footwork to enter a cave deep in the mountains.

He threw the person to the ground, then crossed his arms and leaned against the cave entrance. "I'm leaving her life to you."

Since the mass grave had already been discovered, they decided to move it to another location.

She discovered this cave during her last mushroom-picking trip. It could be used to start a fire, both to deceive others and to avoid harming other plants.

Shen Feiwan had waited for this day for many years, and immediately took out the igniter powder, saying, "Thank you."

The power of her vows was as dense as clouds, slowly flowing towards the void.

Gui Yao saw her sprinkle all the igniting powder on Yang's body, and then open the wine jar and pour strong liquor over Yang's shameless face.

"Ah...ah..."

Yang was awakened by pain and let out a terrible scream.

"Mother, does it hurt?"

Shen Feiwan leaned closer to her, "When Mother killed my mother, did she ever imagine that she herself would end up like this?"

"Wan'er."

When Yang saw the tinderbox in her hand, she immediately understood what was going on.

"Wan'er, don't be like this. I was wrong. I raised you. You've called me 'Mother' for decades."

Murder has consequences, and you see I'm getting my comeuppance now. You don't want to end up like me, do you?

Yang was both in pain and afraid, and tried her best to persuade her, "I have heard that those who commit crimes in life will suffer endless torment in the underworld after death."

Wan'er, spare me, and spare yourself too, Mother begs you...

Her hands and feet were bound, and she could only wriggle backward on the ground.

Seeing her like this, Shen Feiwan burst into tears. "Back then, you tied my mother's hands and feet and gagged her. She couldn't even scream. How much pain she must have been in."

She slowly backed away, blew on a tinderbox, and threw it at Madam Yang.

From the day she returned to her husband's family with forbearance, from the day she resolved to take revenge, she was no longer afraid of going to hell.

With igniting powder and strong liquor, Yang was quickly consumed by the flames. She screamed and rolled around, but gradually her voice became hoarse and weak, and her rolling movements slowly stiffened...

Shen Feiwan stared without blinking. As she watched, she smiled and took out a white flower that she had prepared beforehand, placing it in her hair.

"Mother, I have avenged you. Did you see that?"

But what good is revenge? You'll never come back to life, and I'll have no mother anymore…”

Gui Yao smelled the burning smell in the air and pulled her a little further out of the cave.

The embers inside the cave had not yet died out, but the power of Shen Feiwan's vows was gradually fading away. Outside the cave, the trees were lush and vibrant with life.

The scent was gone from Gui Yao's nose, and all she could hear was silence. Her contract with Shen Feiwan had ended.

However, unlike previous times when my five senses disappeared, the colors in front of me were still there.

Green leaves, yellow-brown tree trunks, colorful flowers, Shen Feiwan wearing a white flower in her hair, and Mi Po walking slowly towards them in a crimson dress.

Her eyes have returned, so even though the contract has ended, she can see again now.

She saw the Mi Po approach, and Yang's soul staggered out of the cave. The Mi Po suddenly transformed into a swirling vortex, engulfing Yang's soul within it.

The Mi Po has devoured Yang's soul!

"you?"

Gui Yao was taken aback.

Consuming souls will enhance a ghost's cultivation, but it will also condense karmic evil, subjecting it to severe punishment in the underworld.

If she were to remain in the mortal realm and become a vengeful ghost, neither the underworld nor human sorcerers would spare her, and she would meet a terrible end.

The old woman still had a kind smile on her face. "Princess, that person has woken up but hasn't left. Yun Shu is keeping an eye on him for me. Princess, could you please help Fei Wan again?"

She had only given birth to one child in her husband's family, who died at the age of two. She had been unable to conceive again since, and over the years, she had grown disillusioned with her husband's family.

Previously, it was the obsession with revenge that sustained her, but now that her great grudge has been avenged, I fear she might become obsessed with it.

Wan'er was studious from a young age and read many books. She also learned embroidery skills from an old embroiderer in the palace.

"Princess, could you help her divorce and return to the capital, so that she can teach children at your academy like Madam Min, thus giving her a way to survive?"

Min is Bai Yunshu's sister-in-law. She has been staying with Bai Yunshu at the Yun family's house for the past two days.

Although Guiyao's girls' school has not yet opened, Min has already begun teaching because of Guiyao's promise.

The woman who seemed timid and submissive when I first met her, worn down by life, now seems to be radiating light.

Mi Po hoped that her daughter could also be reborn like Min Shi.

Shen Feiwan seemed to sense something, and her gaze, which had been fixed on the cave, slowly shifted to Mi Po.

Mi Po quickly moved behind Gui Yao. "Princess, you don't need to speak, lest Wan'er notice. If you agree, then walk towards Wan'er."

Gui Yao could help with this, but she needed to ask the person involved, "Yang is dead. What are your plans now?"

"Is my mother here?"

The two spoke at the same time.

The voice of the Mica came from behind, "Don't tell her."

Gui Yao's fingers curled slightly. Respecting the wishes of the departed soul, she was pondering how to respond to Shen Feiwan's question when a sudden pain shot through her back. She quickly turned around, but Mi Po was no longer there...