Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

Gui Yao manually closed her chin; now was not the time for gossip.

"Is that why you deliberately revealed your wife's family's salt-selling business to your future sister-in-law's husband's family?"

Zang Lan nodded.

"The lady has been stuttering since childhood due to nervousness and has a low self-esteem. She takes it all as a great kindness from her family. She is very attached to her home."

I had previously hinted that my sister-in-law's intentions were impure, but the sister-in-law in front of her seemed kind and obedient.

He smirked. "I come from a poor background, have no family connections, am of average appearance, and am ten years older than my wife and twelve years older than my sister-in-law."

Who would believe that his sister-in-law would turn down a perfectly good marriage and seduce this old man?

Gui Yao understood the implication in his words, thought about it, and realized it made sense.

However, "Lord Zang, the most important thing in a marriage is honest communication. In your wife's eyes, you are an exceptional person."

Zang Lan looked at his wife with affection and gave a bitter smile.

When people fall in love, they unconsciously elevate the other person and examine themselves.

Marrying his wife was already a step up for him, and besides, he wasn't a talkative person, and his wife was even more taciturn.

He could never guess his wife's intentions, and dared not test her or openly express his feelings.

Zang Lan felt it inappropriate to discuss love with a young woman, and simply said, "In your heart, everyone in your family is a good person."

She married me at such a young age, and I hope she has many husbands who love her, rather than losing her family because of me.

Therefore, he didn't tell her those things, because he didn't want her to be torn between him and her family.

He dared not gamble that his wife would choose him over the other.

"I knew she had something on her mind, and I assumed she was worried about her family. And it was I who orchestrated the events involving her family."

I felt guilty and dared not say a single word to her.

He tried his best to suppress his wife's family and prevent them from making mistakes, but he never expected that even after his brother-in-law was dismissed from his post, he would still dare to continue to smuggle salt.

"My father-in-law also approached me, asking me to arrange a position for my brother-in-law in the salt administration, but I refused."

Zang Lan gently placed his wife's hand back under the covers.

"My father-in-law said that my wife married me to use my influence to help her family. She values ​​family above all else, and if I stand idly by, she will be heartbroken."

The next day, his wife hanged herself.

Gui Yao scoffed coldly, "Your Yue family and Cheng Le's family are indeed from the same lineage."

They all exploit people's emotions, deceiving both sides.

Suppressing her heartache, Zang Lan asked, "Miss, now that the needles are removed, will my mistress wake up?"

That's how it should be.

Gui Yao carefully put away the Soul-Capturing Needle, "but the lady's soul has already left her body, and her consciousness has been misled by the evil curse, making her believe that she has brought misfortune to her maternal family."

Only by letting her soul witness the truth firsthand, thus breaking free from the confinement of the Soul-Capturing Needle and awakening, will it be able to return to her body in time.

"But my in-laws are accusing me of murdering my wife. I must seek justice for my wife."

Zang Lan was worried, "If they pretend to dote on the lady, it might backfire if she sees it."

Even if you force them to tell the truth, the lady might not believe you.

The lady's spirit is very stubborn.

Gui Yao's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled, "Isn't there your mother-in-law? Let your mother-in-law tell you how she died."

Amidst Cang Lan's shock, Gui Yao whispered the solution to him.

"I'll go back and make preparations first. In the meantime, please keep an eye on Madam."

Gui Yao left the Tibetan residence after saying those words.

When they returned to Xuanji Tower, they saw Xiao Huaijin carrying a food box and circling around outside the tower.

The scene was very familiar; the Prince of Shu had also made the same rounds a while ago.

Gui Yao stood with her hands behind her back and quietly stepped forward. "Your Highness?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Xiao Huaijin stiffened slightly, quickly composed himself, and turned around. "Yaoyao, you're back?"

"Why doesn't Your Highness go inside?"

Gui Yao sized him up, then asked suspiciously, "Does Your Highness have something on your mind?"

Xiao Huaijin has it!

We spent the whole night together, which should have been filled with sweet intimacy, but when I woke up this morning, my arms were empty.

When asked about the swordsman, he learned that Yao Yao had left with a cold face before dawn.

Thinking about how Gui Yao had ulterior motives in marrying him yesterday, Xiao Huaijin suddenly felt uneasy.

Was it because I failed to help her that she left in disappointment?

I will never be close to him again.

Reason told Xiao Huaijin that he shouldn't be so spineless, but the thought of possibly losing Guiyao made him restless, so he came to Xuanji Tower.

After a long period of hesitation, he finally understood his own feelings. He couldn't live without a home; perhaps this was love.

"I told you you were in a bad mood when you left, and I was worried about you."

The swordsman, not far away, ...

Was he really sold out by his master like that?

Gui Yao blinked. "I'm not upset. I was thinking about Madam Zang."

Xiao Huaijin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, took Gui Yao's hand, and asked, "How did things go?"

Gui Yao recalled her memories of the Soul-Capturing Needle and felt somewhat happy. She intertwined her fingers with his and said, "We already have a way to break it, but we need manpower."

With that last bit of relief, the anxiety in his heart dissipated, and Xiao Huaijin was once again the confident and composed prince he always was.

"You are the future mistress of the Prince's mansion, and you can order around all the people in the mansion."

"Your Highness is so kind."

Gui Yao smiled and asked, "Does your household have anyone who can play the suona?"

Suona?

Xiao Huaijin really didn't know this, and turned to look at the swordsman and the lamp bearer.

Knowing the situation in the manor, the lamp-bearer shook his head, "Nanyao doesn't practice suona, and nobody knows how to play it."

"Then we'll need to find someone who knows how to play the suona."

Gui Yao can conjure the sound of a suona using her spiritual power, but she is reluctant to use it too much right now.

Just as she was pondering, the Prince of Shu came to her door, looking anxious. "Sister, Mingyue seems to have noticed me. What should I do?"

I want to be honest, but I'm afraid that if I admit it, she might resent me and we wouldn't be able to be friends anymore. If I don't admit it, I can't bear to lie to her...

Gui Yao then asked, "Can you play the suona?"

The Prince of Shu nodded, "Yes, and he plays it very well."

When I was little, I didn't know my own strength and said I wanted to personally play the suona to send my father up the mountain. As a result, my father beat me so badly that I couldn't get out of bed for several days.

can.

"Can playing the suona resolve the issues between Mingyue and me?"

"able."

Gui Yao smiled slowly, "You give me a performance, and I promise Mingyue won't blame you, okay?"

The Prince of Shu always responded.

Gui Yao thought about it for a moment, then decided to go find Zhao Mingyue again...

The following evening.

Madam Zang slowly opened her eyes, saw that it was pitch black outside, rubbed her head, and asked, "How long have I been asleep?"

She remembered that Gui Yao had come during the day, but it was already dark.

Not knowing how her father and brothers were doing, Madam Zang glanced at the sleeping Zang Lan and carefully got out of bed.

Fearing to disturb the few servants in the manor, she dared not carry a lantern and walked in the dark towards her parents' home.

As they walked, they suddenly heard the sound of a suona horn, accompanied by shouts: "When the suona sounds, the judge appears; all living beings, evade him..."

"Judge?"

Madam Zang was startled, and a chill ran through her body.

Did she encounter a ghost messenger on night patrol?

The timid girl quickly shrank into a corner, intending to bow and retreat, when she heard a woman's voice say, "Reporting to Judge, the spirit of Lin Huiru from Anrenfang has been brought here."

Anrenfang? Lin Huiru?

Madam Zang's heart tightened.

Her maternal home was in Anrenfang, and Lin Huiru was her mother's given name. Could it be...?

"Is it your mother?"

Her steps, which had been leading her to leave, came to a complete halt. She cautiously peeked out...