Originally, Su Qinchao didn't plan to tell Yunniang about this because she was still in confinement after giving birth. The case was so horrifying that he was afraid of scaring her if he really told her about it.

However, he was afraid that after reporting this matter, his superiors might send him out, and he would have to explain it then.

Therefore, after hesitating for a while, Su Qinchao finally explained the origin of the case in a tactful way, cutting out some details.

He did not give any specific details, only saying that when Bian Que was collecting herbs, he discovered a serious murder case involving a child in the canyon, and he would report it as soon as he started his shift tomorrow.

"Will my husband be sent out this time?" Yunniang looked reluctant and her eyes were red.

She didn't understand why someone could be so cruel as to harm children. As a mother of three children, she really couldn't bear to hear this.

"Not necessarily. It depends on how the higher-ups arrange it. Anyway, I want to stay with you." Su Qinchao sniffed the top of Yunniang's head and hugged her tighter.

"Besides, there are so many Jinwu Guards, Qianniu Guards, and even famous criminal officials. I don't know if it will be my turn. This is a good opportunity to make a contribution."

Besides, I know too little about criminal cases, and it's very cold today, so it's better not to go.

"No, I haven't washed properly for half a month, and I smell greasy." Seeing Su Qinchao resting his head on her neck, Yunniang couldn't help but turn her head away.

"No way, it's clearly the scent of milk~" Su Qinchao took a deep breath. The milk from Yunniang's body had just been slowly absorbed, and there was still a faint scent of milk on her body. He really liked the smell.

And every few days, Yunniang would ask someone to wipe her hair carefully with a hot towel so that it would not be greasy.

"By the way, you haven't been to Xingxian recently, have you?" Although Su Qinchao said so, Yunniang still pushed his head away a little. She hadn't washed properly for half a month and she felt uncomfortable.

"No~" He didn't have time to think about it, but it was true that he had been a little irritable recently. It was always difficult to calm down in the morning, and he had to go to the bathroom to masturbate.

Even a few pimples popped up on his chin from time to time, and he thought it was because the weather was too dry.

"Then go to Xingxian's room later." Yunniang pinched Su Qinchao's chest with evil intentions. Just a slight teasing caused her husband to move below.

There have been a lot of things going on recently. I was always easily tired in the later stages of my pregnancy. After finally giving birth, I had to go through the confinement period, so I didn't think about this aspect for a while.

Until these few days, my husband always rubbed against me unconsciously in his sleep.

Only then did Yunniang realize that her husband had been by her side since she became pregnant eight months ago.

After a rough calculation, it has been nearly two months. I still have 30 days before my period ends. I cannot serve my husband, and it is not a good idea to let him suffer like this.

(Yunniang was in the long confinement period in Hunan, which lasted about 45 days.)

"Well~ Can we go tomorrow~" Su Qinchao groaned, reached out and grabbed Yunniang's hand which still wanted to continue to do mischief, and wrapped the whole hand in his own.

Besides, it was already this late, it was freezing outside and the wind was howling. He would rather endure it than get out of the warm bed.

 …

The next morning, Su Qinchao took advantage of the lunch break and went directly to Princess Yucheng's Mansion.

This case did not occur in the jurisdiction of Chang'an and was not under the jurisdiction of the Jinwu Guard, so he did not report it to the general, but directly presented the letter to Princess Yucheng.

Firstly, although the general was his direct superior, he did not have the power to supervise matters outside Chang'an. Even if he reported it himself, it would eventually be transferred to the Ministry of Justice.

Secondly, if Princess Yucheng knew about it, it would mean that the emperor also knew about it, and this way the case could be handled most appropriately as soon as possible.

"Can you trust the person who wrote this letter?" Princess Yucheng read the letter with a cold face, then raised her eyes, with frost gradually thickening between her brows.

In an instant, the power that only belongs to the person in power was pressed down upon everyone in the hall. Not only were the servants on both sides silent, but even the Red Parrot, who was usually the most tactless, did not dare to jump around.

It was obvious that Princess Yucheng was in a bad mood. Her usually calm face was now covered with dark clouds and murderous intent, which was frightening.

For Princess Yucheng, it is not just about this case now, but there may be a problem with the secret agents they sent out.

You have to know that she and the emperor were able to sit firmly in Chang'an because of their secret spies spread all over the country.

Although not every detail will be reported, for cases like this, generally speaking, someone will report it via a dedicated line within no more than a month and a half.

Such a serious case has occurred only three hundred miles away from Chang'an, and according to the letter, the corpse has been decaying for at least three months.

Why hasn't anyone been brought forward yet? And according to common sense, there are more than a lot of spies near Chang'an, so this kind of mistake shouldn't have happened.

Was the writer of the letter making up a lie, or was there something wrong with their spy? If it was the latter, the consequences would be huge!

"If you say I trust you completely, I dare not guarantee it, but this man's medical skills are really extraordinary. I wanted to introduce him to you."

Afterwards, Su Qinchao recounted in detail his encounter with Bian Que.

"Oh, so it's the branch of Yao Bian Que who searches for medicine and makes elixirs. I have heard a little about him. Have you seen his seal?"

After listening to Su Qinchao's words, Princess Yucheng instantly understood what was going on. She had heard about this from her father when she was young.

It is said that that branch also split from the Bian Que clan, calling themselves Yao Bian Que. Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, generations have been obsessed with finding medicines and refining elixirs for thousands of years.

Moreover, the branch of Yao Bian Que always keeps its word when it comes to finding medicines.

He used to be famous for never telling lies, but in recent years, his popularity has dropped drastically, so many people are not very aware of him.

"Yes, I have also seen the seal of this Yao Bian Que, and it is indeed the same as the legend." As he said this, Su Qinchao handed over the sketch of the seal that he had drawn overnight, with every detail on both sides visible.

"That's right. I must inform the emperor immediately and send someone to investigate the cause and catch the criminals as soon as possible!"

The palace servant on standby brought an identical seal of Yao Bian Que. After a careful comparison, Princess Yucheng immediately stood up, straightened her robe slightly, and strode out of the palace.

Children are the foundation of the country's future. She will never allow anyone to slaughter them wantonly. In addition, the matter of the secret agent must also be investigated.

"If you are worried about something, I am willing to go there in person to verify it." Upon seeing this, Su Qinchao hurriedly followed. After all, it was only two or three hundred miles away, and he would be back in three or four days at most.

"No, you have to stay in Chang'an this time!" Princess Yucheng stopped.

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