The ghost-catching princess, she always pretends to be weak

Chapter 44 Concubine Rou
  "I didn't expect this Guanyin statue to be so comforting. It's okay. I'll accompany the princess to invite another one tomorrow." Wen Jiu smiled casually, thinking it was just an ordinary Guanyin statue.

"You don't know something. This Guanyin statue was specially bought for me by Concubine Rou when Master Puji was still there. I had terrible nightmares in those days. Master Puji happened to be called into the palace to recite the Book of Songs. You It’s a coincidence or not.”

Wen Jiu picked up the tea in front of him without changing his expression, "That's really rare."

Who is Master Puji?

Wen Jiu had naturally heard of it, but the master had no one he liked, and Master Puji was barely capable among the people he didn't like.

But this is not the point. The point is the Guanyin statue given by Concubine Rou.

If her guess was correct, Concubine Rou should have known for a long time that all the people in that palace died in vain, and was afraid that their ghosts would linger, so she invited Master Puji to save the souls of the dead.

As for how the soul of the dead is attached to this Guanyin statue, we still need to think about it further.

"Look at the rain, I'm afraid it won't stop for an hour or two. Just stay here with me today."

For some reason, Si Huaian felt very at ease as long as Wen Jiu was in this palace.

Wen Jiu tilted his head slightly and had a plan in mind.

"Princess, my mother specially told me to come to the palace today, saying that Concubine Rou is also her best friend and asked me to visit her when I have time."

"In that case, you should go to Ning'an Palace first. However, I heard that Concubine Rou doesn't seem to like seeing people very much these days, and even I was blocked from the door." Si Huai'an seemed a little worried.

A smile appeared on Wen Jiu's face, "It doesn't matter if I don't see you. I can only be more arrogant by talking to you in this palace. Then I can come back as soon as I go?"

"That's all, I'll accompany you. Maybe I haven't seen Concubine Rou for a long time."

Wen Jiu lowered his eyes, a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes, but he had to nod with a smile.

"Greetings to the Sixth Princess!"

As soon as Si Huai'an stepped through the door of Ning'an Palace, a chamberlain greeted him.

"Get up, Concubine Rou, are you feeling better?"

"Princess, it's much better. I even opened the window today."

After hearing this, Wen Jiu subconsciously raised his eyes and looked around.

I haven't seen him for a few days, and even Ning'an Palace is so gloomy. Due to the rain, the sky was dark, and the palace attendants coming and going not far away were holding lanterns, and the red candlelight reflected their faces very strangely.

This Ning'an Palace has been afraid of female ghosts for a long time.

"Sixth Princess, your Majesty has finished dressing up and is waiting for you."

The maid came out after the announcement and bowed respectfully to Si Huai'an.

"It just so happens that I, on the order of the eldest princess, also came to visit Concubine Rou."

Lu Xu stood behind him without knowing it. If Wen Jiu hadn't determined it well, he would have screamed like the sixth princess.

Lu Xu walked into Ning'an Palace wearing a black oilskin raincoat, and the chamberlain quickly greeted him with a smile.

Wen Jiu tilted his head slightly, with a few drops of rain on his face, which made him look less angry and more confident.

Jiang Yaoxi then followed in, and the two of them exchanged glances secretly, and they understood.

There should be a dragnet set up over at Suining Palace.

The group of people followed the leading maid and walked toward the main hall with their own concerns.

Except for the sixth princess, she came to visit people in a serious way.

As soon as he entered the hall, Si Huai'an was hit by a gust of cold wind and shrank his neck, "Why is it colder inside this room than outside?"

"I'm afraid the princess is underdressed." I saw Concubine Rou leaning on the couch, her expression stiff, and her eyes without any sparkle.

And her makeup and dress today are especially different from those in the past.

"Why is your empress wearing such an outdated bun today? Could it be that the people below dare to neglect you before you are well enough?"

The Sixth Princess and Concubine Rou are considered to be on good terms, and there seems to be nothing wrong with speaking more straightforwardly.

"Outdated? I like this bun the best." Concubine Rou reached out and touched her bun, her movements very unsmooth.

"Greetings to Concubine Rou."

When Wen Jiu saw Concubine Rou looking at them, he bowed calmly.

"who are you?"

"My lord, Wen Jiu, would like to send my regards to Concubine Rou."

"Wen...jiu? Is Mr. Wen your father?"

"Yes, my mother said that Concubine Rou had been friends with her since she was a child. It happened to be that I entered the palace today, so she told me to come and visit. She has been very worried about Concubine Rou for the past few days."

I'm lying to you...Mother, she wishes I didn't enter the palace and don't get involved in this muddy water...Wen Jiu thought to himself.

"You are just like your mother, very quiet and steady."

Lu Xu unconsciously had a smile on his face, demure? steady?

"Your Majesty, you are so complimentary." Wen Jiu pretended to be shy and replied without even raising his eyes.

Because...she couldn't tell whether it was Concubine Rou who said this...or the female ghost behind her.

When Wen Jiu and Jiang Yaoxi saw the person lying on the couch, their hands were already unconsciously trying to summon the talisman.

She saw a slender woman leaning behind her. The woman's bun was similar to that of Concubine Rou, and the black aura around her body almost enveloped Concubine Rou.

Concubine Rou, who was leaning on the couch, looked a little pale to ordinary people, but she didn't expect that she had been completely controlled by the female ghost behind her.

The ghost hunting order under the cloak has already been moving, ever since Wen Jiu approached the palace.

It was dark that day when she and Lu Xu encountered the mummy. I'm afraid the ghost didn't see her appearance clearly at all. It's natural that she couldn't recognize herself as the person from that day.

After a while of silence, Concubine Rou spoke again: "Master Lu, there is nothing you can do if you stay in the palace all day long. If she doesn't show up again, wouldn't your work be in vain? And even if she does show up, is there anything you can do?"

Lu Xu's face was grim. Although he couldn't look directly at the female ghost, he could vaguely feel something unusual here.

Not only that, Concubine Rou, who was crying about a ghost a few days ago, is completely different from the person lying on the bed today.

Lu Xu suppressed the doubts in his heart and said with a normal expression: "It is the lower official's duty to protect the stability of the palace, so you can rest assured. If it doesn't come today, the Jin Yiwei will wait for tomorrow. If it doesn't come tomorrow, we will Wait for the day after tomorrow. I will definitely help you get rid of this daring evil thing. It has finally found you, and it must have some agenda. If you don't find a way to get rid of her, I'm afraid it will cause some other troubles."

Wen Jiu looked at Lu Xu suspiciously, why is everyone so abnormal today? Lu Xu usually feels tired if he says even one more word, but today he said with trepidation in his heart, could it be...

There was another moment of silence.

"Master Lu, if there really is a ghost, what can you do with your mortal body against her? Just with the knife in your hand?"

Concubine Rou's voice sounded a little angry. If she had spoken slowly and her tone was forced just now, but now she was in a hurry, and her words were somewhat distorted.

"Of course not. Of course the ghost also has someone to deal with her." Jiang Yaoxi took a step forward slightly, "I wonder if Concubine Rou still recognizes me?"

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