Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

The Prince Jin's residence was also decorated in white.

Several onlookers gathered at the entrance to watch the spectacle.

"What happened? The Princess Consort of Shu County suddenly died two days ago, and today Young Master Pei of Nanyao has also died."

Someone said mysteriously, "Have you heard the story circulating in the capital the other day? This Young Master Pei is being haunted by a female ghost."

"Oh no, that can't be."

Some people questioned, "Isn't that just a story? Ghosts don't really exist!"

"Hey, don't believe that."

Another person said, "I have a relative's relative who has business dealings with the Prince Jin's mansion. He heard it from a servant of the Prince Jin's mansion."

It is said that this Young Master Pei was originally a handsome and refined man, extremely composed and dignified.

Later, he suddenly became infatuated with a woman, and his longing for her became an obsession. He disregarded everything else and was obsessed with her all day long.

He wouldn't eat or drink, and his body suddenly collapsed. How could a perfectly healthy person suddenly become like this if not bewitched by a female ghost?

"This, this is really scary."

Those listening rubbed the goosebumps on their arms. "It's such a pity about Young Master Pei. Such a fine son of an official, dying far from home."

"That's right, he doesn't even have any relatives, and he can only have his funeral arrangements at Prince Jin's mansion. Sigh."

……

In a dark alley not far away, a woman wearing a red cloak knelt down helplessly as she listened to these discussions.

She slowly unfastened her cloak, revealing a plain white outfit underneath, and gazed in the direction of Prince Jin's residence, tears streaming down her face.

Her maidservant advised her, "Miss, please accept my condolences. We should go back now."

The woman grabbed her arm, "Xing'er, go and see for yourself, see if he really is..."

really dead.

"Miss, you know best how young master Pei is doing. The white banners are already up, so there's no mistake."

The Prince Jin's mansion is searching everywhere for you; if Xing'er goes there, she might be discovered.

The maid continued to persuade her, "Have you ever considered what will happen to you now that Young Master Pei is gone and the Prince Jin's mansion discovers you?"

"It's my fault that he got into trouble."

The woman covered her face with her hands, saying, "I deserve to die. Now that he's dead, how can I face anyone? I should go and beg for forgiveness from him."

Do you want to save his life?

Gui Yao emerged from the shadows and looked at the woman on the ground, "Yu Qinghuan."

Yu Qinghuan looked up, staring warily at Gui Yao. "Who are you?"

"Gui Yao, Master of Xuanji Tower."

"Xuanji Tower?"

Yu Qinghuan suddenly stood up. "Are you from the Ghost Market?"

Is it related to the ghost market again?

Gui Yao raised an eyebrow slightly, without denying it.

Yu Qinghuan assumed she was admitting it, "Do you really have the ability to bring the dead back to life?"

Gui Yao wasn't wearing her tassel hat today, showing her true face. Upon hearing this, she covered her face with her wide sleeves, lowered her arms, and her face changed to look exactly like Yu Qinghuan's.

"Miss, she..."

The maid covered her mouth in terror.

Gui Yao looked at the strong power of will emanating from Yu Qinghuan and smiled kindly, "I can save him, it just depends on whether you are willing to pay the price."

The stronger the other party's determination and the more intense their desire to save people, the greater the power of their vows will be after forming a bond with them.

"But how can I trust you?"

Yu Qinghuan wiped away the tears on her face.

"Besides trusting me, do you have any other choice?"

For a contract to be formed, the employer must be willing and actively request Guiyao to take away her power of will.

"Fallen leaves return to their roots, but Dasheng is far from Nanyao. Even with ice protecting it, it would be difficult to transport Pei Xuan's body to Nanyao."

I heard that Xiao Huaijin has decided to cremate Pei Xuan tomorrow and then send his ashes back to Nanyao.

You only have one day to consider this. Once the body is cremated, even a god couldn't save it.

If you have made up your mind, find me at the Xuanji Tower, located at the border of the east and west sides of the city.

After taking two steps, Gui Yao turned around, smiled, and said, "Xuanji Tower, an establishment that helps women solve their problems."

Will she contact you?

When Gui Yao returned to the Prince Jin's residence, Xiao Huaijin asked her this question.

"If Mao Dan follows her, he should be able to."

Gui Yao recalled Yu Qinghuan's expression just now, "She cares a lot about Pei Xuan."

No wonder Pei Xuan protected her so much.

I originally thought that Yu Qinghuan must have magic powers to be able to take people away out of thin air and to conjure up the image of Chang Xiang Si.

She had been watching from the shadows for a long time, but the result was not entirely true; otherwise, she wouldn't have asked her maid to confirm Pei Xuan's death.

Then she must have some kind of medium to help her, and that thing should be related to the ghost market.

Gui Yao was very interested.

"Even if she hadn't come looking for me, we can still find her now, can't we?"

Chang Xiangsi obtained the portrait and traced it back to Yu Qinghuan, then sent the information to Prince Jin's residence.

However, they didn't need to worry about it anymore. Gui Yao's bell rang, and she turned and walked out.

"Yu Qinghuan went to Xuanji Tower."

The guests arrived, so she had to go back.

"I'm willing to pay any price as long as you save him."

Upon their reunion, Yu Qinghuan's first words were these.

Gui Yao led her into Xuanji Tower, and when she turned around, her eyes were already burning red.

"Xuanji Tower never rejects those who are destined to be together. Once we are bound by a bond, I will grant your wish, and you will have no room for regret."

"As long as it can save him..."

Yu Qinghuan's tears fell again. "Even if it costs me my life, I will never regret it."

Gui Yao chuckled mischievously, "Raise your head."

When her eyes met Yu Qinghuan's, the confusion in her vision gradually dissipated, and her vision began to clear.

The deal is done!

Gui Yao regained her five senses and seven emotions and six desires.

"Miss Qinghuan, please tell me your story first."

Her voice was gentle yet alluring. She led Yu Qinghuan to sit down at the jade table, poured two cups of hot tea, placed one in front of Yu Qinghuan, and took a small sip from the other.

The warm tea flowed into his body, warming his limbs and bones, and Gui Yao closed his eyes contentedly.

Yu Qinghuan held the teacup tightly in both hands, her lips parted several times, but she seemed unable to speak.

After a long silence, he finally said, "I...I don't know how to say it. I just want you to save him and make him forget me..."

"How about I ask and you answer?"

Gui Yao put down her teacup. "What did you do to him that made him so obsessed with you?"

Yu Qinghuan's hand holding the teacup trembled, and the warm tea splashed out and landed on her hand. She seemed not to notice at all, and lowered her head as if she wanted to bury herself.

After a long pause, he finally said, "It's a love-locking talisman."

Her voice trembled slightly, "I gave him a love-locking talisman. As long as he drank the talisman water, he would fall deeply in love with me, soften his heart, compromise, and give in to me in everything."

Gui Yao tried to recall, but had no recollection.

But right now, Yu Qinghuan is treating her like someone from the Ghost Market. She should ask more questions to avoid arousing Yu Qinghuan's suspicion. She can discuss it later. If all else fails, she can go back and look through her notes.

"Why did you approach Pei Xuan?"

"I didn't mean to."

Yu Qinghuan shook her head, a pained expression on her face. "I grew up in Jiangnan and haven't been in the capital for very long."

After receiving the mission, I went to learn about Prince Jin, but he was surrounded by guards and was very vigilant. I only saw him from afar twice.

I learned from the steward of the Prince's Palace that he would be going to the temple fair, which would be a great opportunity.

But I was careless. I didn't know how much Pei Xuan resembled Prince Jin, and that day he happened to be wearing Prince Jin's clothes, and the guards following behind him were also from Prince Jin's residence. So I mistook him for Prince Jin.

It was indeed aimed at Xiao Huaijin.

Gui Yao narrowed her eyes. "You were out of touch with the world for those two months, and Xiao Huaijin was also not in the capital, so you didn't realize you had the wrong person."

It wasn't until Xiao Huaijin returned to the capital and Pei Xuan revealed his true identity that you realized you had mistaken him for someone else, but by then you had already fallen in love with him, hadn't you?

"Yes."

Yu Qinghuan nodded painfully, "He is an extremely good person, and I cannot suppress my feelings."

"If that's the case, marrying him wouldn't be bad."

Gui Yao's eyes flickered slightly. "He is Xiao Huaijin's confidant and the son of a high-ranking official in Nan Yao. Staying by his side doesn't mean your mission has failed."

Her words were vague, and at first glance, one might think that she was the one who gave Yu Qinghuan the mission, and that marrying Pei Xuan was a way to continue the mission.

"No!"

Yu Qinghuan suddenly threw down her teacup and shook her head frantically, "I can't marry him, how could I marry him?"

Gui Yao straightened the teacup, her smile fading. "Why can't I marry?"