Female martial arts fanatics only love to fight, while men fight for their lives.

The matter was far more serious than Xiao Zhengdu had imagined.

The next day, numerous accusations against Lou Xiao were made in the court, saying that she was arrogant and domineering and disregarded human life.

Shan Yuan was killed by her before his crime was determined.

Even if Zhao Ji brought people to rob them, he deserved death, but what was wrong with Shan Yuan and his family? They showed no signs of trying to escape, so why should they be killed?

Countless officials of the time were filled with righteous indignation, and at this point they no longer cared about factional struggles for interests.

The Duke of Zhenguo dared to kill people in Jiyuan Lane where countless officials lived. Who would not be afraid that her knife would fall on his own head?

What's more, His Majesty has been too gracious to her, and some people have long been fed up with it.

The Queen, who was sitting at the top, hadn't said a word yet as she watched them jump out one by one, saying that Lou Xiao was unforgivable, as if it would be injustice if she wasn't brought to justice immediately.

Xiao Zhengdu refuted them one by one, sneering endlessly.

"The matter has not been investigated clearly yet, why are you so anxious? Zhao Ji is Shan Yuan's subordinate, how could he not know what she did? If Shan Yuan intends to disobey the order, then the Duke of Zhenguo will kill her on the spot, and she deserves it."

"Prince Youshan is naturally speaking for the Duke of Zhenguo. Do you know how many people live in Jiyuan Lane? Even if Shan Yuan is guilty, he should be imprisoned and then sentenced by His Majesty.

"Beheaded on the spot, do you know how panicked the people in Jiyuan Lane were? How many children cried, and dared not step out of the door. Is there no law in the capital? Why must it be so cruel?"

The two sides argued back and forth, and in the end they could only ask the Queen to make the decision on how to deal with the Duke of Zhenguo.

Xiao Zhengdu felt that Lou Xiao had done nothing wrong. Even if she did it, it was still a crime. He deserved death for robbing someone in the street.

Shan Yuan didn't know? He didn't believe it.

But he also knew that the situation was not good for Lou Xiao, because she couldn't explain what happened at that time.

Xiao Zhengdu had a bad feeling. Was she... losing control again?

After a heated argument, the queen finally spoke up, "Wait until the survivor wakes up and interrogate him in detail about what happened that day, and then make a decision."

However, Lou Xiao, who was in the Duke Zhenguo's Mansion, was not as calm as he looked.

She sat quietly in Yusheng Courtyard for half a day, refusing to see anyone.

She knew very well that she was out of control.

She couldn't be sure whether she had killed anyone or who she had killed...

At least Zhao Ji died at her hands, so what about Dan Yuan?

Shan Yuan’s husband and children...was it her who did this?

Why did things turn out like this?

But if Mo Jingchun could die because of her, then could Dan Yuan also die because of herself...

It was the day when Xiao Zhengze died. She was emotionally unstable, and Zhao Ji's provocation obviously made her react.

She is now the biggest destabilizing factor, and even she herself doesn't know what she will do next.

She is too dangerous.

Even if no one is seen in Yusheng Courtyard, if she loses control again, can this small courtyard stop her?

Or, in the capital, who can stop her.

Senior sister, do you know the Gu in my body? What does it do?

Is her loss of control related to it?

Maybe she should muster up the courage to have a frank talk with her senior sister. Things can't remain unclear any longer.

I thought this in my heart, but my body did not move.

Once some things are spoken out, you can never go back to the way they were before.

In the bits and pieces of Yunwu Mountain, the master is gone, Xiao Zhengze is gone, and now only the senior sister is left.

She was always unwilling to believe that her senior sister would hide something from her.

"Sir, the survivor of the Shan family has woken up."

The people around Lou Hong bowed their heads and reported, looking somewhat embarrassed.

As soon as Lou Xiao saw it, she knew the result. "He said, I did it all, right?"

The servant bowed his head and dared not speak.

Lou Xiao sighed and stood up, "Prepare the horses, I want to go to the palace to see His Majesty."

Lou Hong never appeared in front of Lou Xiao from beginning to end until her carriage drove into the palace again. He stood at the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion with a complicated look in his eyes.

"Sir, won't you go and see her off? The young lady is going through a difficult time..." the servant asked in confusion.

"You want me to help her out? I have no official position, so what can I do to help her?"

What Lou Hong didn't say was that the people he sent out to investigate had not yet come up with any results, and it was still unclear whether she was a member of the Lou family.

She has caused such a big mess, will His Majesty still be partial to her?

The news of her cruelty had spread throughout the capital. She had killed nearly a hundred people, including the Shan family, in the street. Some of them were even innocent soldiers.

Even if His Majesty favors her, she won't be able to escape unscathed.

The Lou family will eventually be dragged down.

The best thing for him now is to do nothing and wait and see how things develop.

If His Majesty does not pursue the matter, that will be fine. But if he does, he will have to worry about the safety of the old and young in the mansion.

It's so hard.

Lou Xiao's carriage was very easy to spot. When she got off the carriage in front of the palace gate, the servants passing by came over to support her with respectful looks on their faces.

Lou Xiao didn't need it, so he waved his hand and asked them to leave.

The waiters said cautiously,

"My lord, do you want me to report to Servant Ling Yu? His Majesty is currently in the upper study discussing matters. My lord, you want to see His Majesty, but you will have to wait patiently."

Lou Xiao frowned, "Is His Royal Highness King Youshan here?"

The servants whispered back, "His Highness is also in the study."

I am still debating with several adults in front of Your Majesty about what crime to punish you for.

Lou Xiao walked very fast, and it was difficult for the servants to follow her. She was breathing heavily and her body was very sweaty, obviously because of Xiao Zhengze's death.

When passing by the palace where Xiao Zhengze lived, she suddenly stopped and asked, "Is there a ritual going on inside?"

The servant finally had the opportunity to rest and said, "Your Excellency, His Majesty has invited a master from the Golden Gate Temple to perform a ritual for 49 days so that Your Highness can leave with peace of mind and be a relative of Your Majesty in the next life."

Lou Xiao stood there for a while, then walked in. "Since the study is busy, there's no need to rush."

Even if it is, take one last look at Xiao Zhengze.

In Lou Xiao's memory, this place is still covered with red sun.

Before she left, the wedding characters had not been taken down and the lanterns were still bright red.

Her simple, frivolous marriage with Xiao Zhengze was like a flash in the pan, and disappeared completely after that night.

Now white cloth has replaced red silk, and the young man who had been welcoming her with joy is no longer in the magnificent palace.

There was only the sound of a servant crying quietly, the sound of monks chanting, and prayer flags flying in the sky.

A large piece of scripture was burning in front of the altar, and the ashes were blown in her face by the wind.

Lou Xiao slowly approached the familiar yet unfamiliar palace. Only then did he feel that he had really been there.

Ah, Achang.

Don’t see me again in the next life.

In the coffin that had not yet been closed, Xiao Zhengze lay quietly, wearing elaborate and gorgeous burial objects.

I don’t know if she was wearing makeup, but she looked like she was still alive.

The sound of chanting was endless. Lou Xiao sat in front of Xiao Zhengze's spirit tablet and slowly closed her eyes.