Song Chuyu and his party left the city and didn't reach the outskirts of Tongzhou until dusk.

  The sky was already late, and if they didn't hurry up, by the time they arrived in Tongzhou, it would probably be pitch black. And night had always been a time that made people's hearts fearful, so Qin Chuan furrowed his brow and urged everyone to quicken their pace.

  When he came out, not only did Old Lady Song repeatedly instruct and remind him, but also Song Chengyu and the Crown Prince repeatedly told him to take good care of Sixth Miss, absolutely cannot let her suffer any losses. He didn't dare to relax in the slightest.

  Fortunately, after rushing to and fro, the group finally entered Tongzhou. Many tenant farmers carrying hoes around them were hurrying home under the stars. Qin Chuang let out a sigh of relief and, considering that Song Chuyi had been jostled about in the carriage all day, ordered the driver to slow down gradually.

  But just after passing by Dougezhuang, it seemed that we were about to arrive at our destination, when suddenly a large group of people rushed out and fled in the direction of ourselves.

  Qin Chuan was so frightened that his soul left his body, and he immediately ordered the guards to surround Song Chuyi's carriage. He himself rode forward to find one of the young men wearing brocade clothes.

  "Is that the Changning Bo Fu?" The young man looked somewhat surprised, and after a moment's pause, he smiled: "It's really a coincidence, I didn't expect to run into an acquaintance here."

  Acquaintance?

  Qin Chuan was stunned and didn't know what the young man meant.

  Madam Xu got off the horse carriage early and asked about the situation. After that, she told Song Chu-yi through the curtain: "I don't know what happened, but there are officials and soldiers nearby, probably because some high-ranking official is handling something."

  Hong Yu's face suddenly turned white, and her eyes looked at Song Chuyi with a hint of grievance. She knew that following her own young lady out wouldn't be peaceful, okay? Before they even entered the other courtyard, this thing had already come up.

  "General Qin, no need to panic, you don't know me, but I know you." The young man laughed loudly, his brocade robe under the moonlight making him look even more elegant and refined: "I heard from Song Ke that General Qin's martial arts skills are impressive, next time there's an opportunity, be sure to ask for guidance."

  The person in front of him could actually report his own name, and it seemed that he was very familiar with Song Jue. Qin Chuan was even more confused, but he knew the young man had no malicious intentions, so he cupped his hands and smiled: "Sir is really too modest, I don't know which great person you are? I have been ordered to send my family's young lady to a villa for recuperation, please sir, let us pass."

  "It's nothing, I'll see you to the South Town. Ye Jingchu gazed at the Song Mansion carriage from afar and smiled even more: "The King of Southern Peace's estate has always been on good terms with the Marquis of Longning's estate, since we ran into the sisters of the Marquis' estate, it's only right that I escort you for a bit."

  It turned out to be Ye Jingchuan, the second son of King Zhen Nan! Qin Chuan heard this and instinctively wanted to refuse: "Look at the second master bringing his subordinates, seemingly on a mission. It's not good to delay. This time, the guards brought along are enough, no need to trouble the second master."

  "No trouble." Ye Jingchuan waved his hand casually: "General Qin, you don't know this, but today a murder took place at Doujiazhuang, the killer slaughtered all eight members of Li Jiao's family. Such a ruthless and crazy person has escaped, who knows how much more chaos they will cause. To be on the safe side, I'll bring some men to escort you over."

  Murder case? Qin Chuan's face didn't look good upon hearing this, he thought for a moment and bowed to Ye Jingchuan before going back to ask Song Chuyi's opinion.

  Hongyu's face grew increasingly unsightly, and she couldn't help but tightly grasp Qingtao's sleeve.

  Song Chuyu was also surprised, not expecting to run into someone who happened to be investigating the case of the extermination of the family, and even more unexpected that the person investigating the case was Ye Jingchuan, the second son of the King of Zhen Nan and the current commander of the Fu Military Guard.

  But she nodded in agreement with Ye Jingchuan's proposal after a moment of thought, what he said was right, the guards brought out by the Bo Mansion were enough, but if they really encountered those ruthless and crazy people who would wipe out their entire family, they might not be able to cope.

  Ye Jingchuan looked at Qin Chuan with interest as he asked the people in the carriage, his eyes gradually showing a hint of excitement.

  I heard from my father the king that there was a sixth young lady in the Bo Mansion who was particularly exceptional, and at a young age, she had carefully planned and orchestrated the Xiao Ding event. Now seeing Qin Chuan so obedient to this young lady's words, it seems I've encountered her at just the right time.

  He saw Qin Chuan nodding, then waved his hand and called for the subordinate official Song Chu to surround them in the middle with a group of people, escorting them into Dingfu Village.

  The Zhang uncle and Xu nurse were already waiting in front of the Bo Mansion's side house, leading some helpers and tenant farmers who were holding lanterns, all with anxious expressions on their faces.

  Finally arrived safely at Bie Zhuang, Qin Chuan let out a sigh of relief and hurried over to thank Ye Jingchuan.

  Before he could even turn around, Zhang Shu stumbled and ran up, panting heavily, saying that something had also happened at the other village.

  "The long-term worker who helped us harvest wheat here died in the well in our backyard"

  Qin Chuanduan suddenly felt his life was about to end, and Zhang Dàmǒubā was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

  On the contrary, Ye Jingchuan, who had always been accompanied by a leisurely smile, changed his expression to a solemn one, furrowed his brow and asked: "When did he die? Do you know who the murderer is?"

  "Not like us locals" Zhang Shu wiped the sweat from his face, feeling extremely unlucky: "At that time, the long worker had just moved the long bench into the hall to prepare for the end of work, but somehow someone rushed out of the hall and snapped his neck."

  Song Chuyi heard clearly in the carriage, but suddenly remembered what was said earlier about Li Jiaoxun's family being silenced.

  Hong Yu was speechless, her hands trembling with fear. She wanted to advise Song Chuyi to turn back to the capital, but she was afraid of running into those murderers in the dark.

  Qing Tao was also worried, someone had died in another village, how could they still accommodate people?

  What's the point if there are still people with ulterior motives hiding inside?

  At this time, Song Chuyi couldn't care about anything else. After thinking for a moment, she instructed Qingtuo to go and invite Ye Jingchuan over.

  Qingtao didn't dare to delay, and without saying another word, he jumped down from the horse carriage to invite Ye Jingchuan.

  Ye Jingchuan had already put away his lazy and sloppy attitude, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but shake his head. However, remembering what his father had said earlier, he changed his mind and jumped off his horse to stand in front of Song Chuyi's carriage.

  "I heard that the Li family was exterminated at midnight, but you, brother, brought people here and have been stationed for three whole days." Song Chuyi got straight to the point: "I wonder if brother has already guessed who the murderer is?"

  Ye Jingchuan's face was completely serious, his eyes complexly gazing at the carriage as if trying to see through the curtains to get a clear look at the person inside.

  He didn't respond for a long time, but Song Chuyi seemed to be not very concerned and asked again: "Li Jiao was killed at the hour of Wu, and our village had an incident at the hour of Shen. I don't know if other places will also have these evil people lurking around waiting to commit crimes?"

  Doubao Village is still some distance from Dingfu Village. The murderer was able to commit the crime in such a short time, which means that there must be more than two people involved. If it was premeditated, then the entire Tongzhou area is likely in danger now.

  Song Chuyi racked her brains to recall what major events should have occurred at this time in her previous life, and a faint sense of unease crept into her heart.