The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

It would be more accurate to say that Qing'e fell in love with Zhao Xuan's cheerful and frank personality rather than saying that Zhao Xuan conquered Qing'e. She was even more nostalgic for the days when everyone in Prince Xian's mansion was harmonious and no one made trouble.

Zhao Xuan has gone through one crisis after another and all kinds of doubts about her identity over the past few days, and she has survived them all. The battle-hardened Zhao Xuan has completely integrated into the role of Tian Shiliu.

Zhao Xuan empathized with Tian Shiliu's miserable life experience. She and Tian Shiliu were like two girls in different places with the same unfortunate fate, who became one at a certain point in their lives. Since she survived for Tian Shiliu, she would never let her down. If one day she learned what wish Tian Shiliu had, she would do her best to fulfill it.

But what Zhao Xuan didn't know was that at this moment, in the distant Yue Kingdom Palace, Tian Shiliu's only beloved brother, the ninth prince Tian Shang, still believed that his sister was still alive and well.

In Mingxia Palace, Tian Shang greeted Nie Zhaoyi. Nie Zhaoyi dismissed her attendants and then took Tian Shang's hand, anxiously asking, "Did the delegation give us a reply? Is Little Pomegranate doing well in Xia Kingdom?"

"Don't worry, mother," Tian Shang said softly after sitting down next to Nie Zhaoyi. "Little Pomegranate fell ill when they reached the border town..."

"What? Sick? Then she..."

"It must be her cough that's flaring up, so we all settled down at the Qi Mansion in the border town to treat her. The most despicable thing is!" Tian Shang gritted his teeth before continuing, "Master Qi of the Qi Mansion was so afraid that he would be held responsible if something happened to Little Pomegranate that he lied and said Little Pomegranate was kidnapped by robbers!"

Nie Zhaoyi was shocked: "There are more robbers?!"

"They were all fake! Fortunately, the prefect of Border Town was a sensible man. He searched for medical advice everywhere and finally found a famous doctor who cured Xiao Shiliu's illness. The delegation then set off again and arrived safely in Liyang. Xiao Shiliu's life story could not be kept secret, and there were some twists and turns along the way, but fortunately, she has now married into the Xianwang Mansion and become the Xianwang Consort!"

"Then you must thank the prefect very much!"

"The time has not come yet..." Tian Shang's eyes were deep and full of anger. "Your son is planning a big event, and this time, your son will succeed! If they are mine, they will surely hold high positions and receive generous rewards. If they are not mine, don't blame me for being ruthless! Mother, when the time comes, your son will also find a way to bring Little Pomegranate back. My brother and I will honor you together!"

"Okay, okay! As long as little pomegranate is safe and sound, I will feel at ease..."

Someone in the State of Yue was secretly thinking about Tian Shiliu. In a caravan heading to Liyang City, Hao Xiong, disguised as a wealthy businessman, was rushing to the capital with Xiao Yixian. Hao Xiong was worried because he always felt that his sister would cause trouble.

At this time, Hao Xiong and the team leader were riding side by side on horses. The team leader looked at the little medical fairy who was lowering her head and keeping silent in the carriage next to them.

"Your wife is really quiet! Even now, I still haven't figured out her name."

Hao Xiong chuckled, "This is my first time traveling far away. I haven't seen much of the world and I'm shy! Luckily, I met you halfway and you were so kind to take care of my husband and me. Otherwise, Liyang is thousands of miles away and we're not familiar with the road. I don't know when we'll get there!"

"It's all Yanwangzhai's fault!" the team leader was filled with righteous indignation. "They even robbed seemingly honest merchants like you. It's simply unjust! And the government has been dragging its feet and doing nothing. Could it be that they are in cahoots with Yanwangzhai?"

After hearing what the team leader said, Hao Xiong felt so upset!

The story of how the team leader misunderstood that the two of them were robbed by Yanwangzhai is a long one.

Hao Xiong and Xiao Yixian had agreed that he would pretend to be a wealthy businessman and Xiao Yixian would pretend to be his wife. This way, it would be easier for them to act when they arrived in Liyang.

But when the two were halfway through their journey and were staying overnight at an inn, they happened to meet this caravan. The enthusiastic tour guide saw that although they were well dressed, they could not even afford to hire an ox cart and had to rely on their own two feet to walk to Liyang. He immediately asked what Hao Xiong did for a living.

Following his pre-written lines, Hao Xiong opened his mouth and said he was a businessman. The leader slapped his thigh, self-righteously lumping the two of them together, assuming they had shared the same fate. He then unloaded on them his bitter story of how his caravan had been robbed by Yanwangzhai, how miserable it had been, and how they had finally survived! He expressed immense sympathy for the two, not only suggesting that Xiao Yixian ride in his family's carriage but also lending Hao Xiong a horse, free of charge!

Just buying Hao Xiong a set of rich businessman's clothes cost them all their belongings. Of course, they had no money to hire a car. In order to get to Liyang as soon as possible, Hao Xiong and Xiao Yixian had to accept the kindness of the leader. But the downside was that the leader obviously hated Yanwangzhai to the core. Hao Xiong had to listen to the leader's complaints every day without being able to refute him, which made him feel aggrieved and anxious!

Seeing Hao Xiong keeping his head down and silent, the team leader thought Hao Xiong had encountered some difficulties and said, "What goods do you plan to import from the capital? I can give you some advice."

Hao Xiong replied perfunctorily, "Don't bother me, old man. My husband and I are planning to go and stay with an old friend. We want to... we want to change our careers and do something else..."

The team leader sighed, "Yes! You're still young, so it's better to change your career as soon as possible. As long as Yanwangzhai is not eliminated, the road from Fucheng to Liyang will be in turmoil. It will be difficult!"

The carriage next to them suddenly stopped, and Xiao Yixian got out of the carriage and walked back the way she came without looking back. Seeing this, Hao Xiong hurriedly smiled at the leader, turned his horse around and chased after her, and jumped off the horse next to Xiao Yixian.

"What's wrong with you? The capital is almost here."

"I...I've thought about it and decided that you should go by yourself..."

Hao Xiong grabbed Xiao Yixian's arm and whispered, "Don't forget, you and I are husband and wife! How can I explain to others that you just left halfway? Besides, how can a grown man like me pass on the message to the Xianwang Mansion without anyone to help me? It's safer with you here!"

Little Medical Fairy looked at Hao Xiong and said firmly, "I don't believe you can't come up with a solution!"

Hao Xiong decided to change his approach: "There must be many pharmacies and clinics in Liyang City, and there must be many famous doctors. Don't you want to communicate with them? As the saying goes, learning never ends, and there are always people who are better than you!"

The Little Medical Fairy pondered: "That's true..."

Hao Xiong immediately stepped up his efforts and continued to persuade: "There are so many difficult and complicated diseases that you can't even count them on your fingers and toes!"

The Little Doctor Fairy nodded: "You are right, I will go back with you."

Xiao Yixiang turned and walked towards the carriage, and Hao Xiong immediately followed beside her, leading the horse.

Afraid that Xiao Yixian would repeat herself, Hao Xiong added, "Let me tell you, the most bizarre thing about Liyang City is the skull hanging from the city gate! It's said that whenever it rains or blows, the skull lets out a shrill scream. Don't you want to go and see?"

Xiao Yixian stopped in her tracks. Hao Xiong was stunned. Seeing Xiao Yixian turn around and leave, he hurriedly shouted, "Hey! Hey! Don't run!"

But after hearing this shout, Xiao Yixiang not only did not stop, but actually ran away.

Hao Xiong hurriedly led his horse to the leader and found an excuse: "Uncle! My wife is missing the child! I can't persuade her! Please go ahead and repay your help later! I'll go after my wife first!"

As Hao Xiong spoke, he handed the reins to the leader, bowed hurriedly, and then chased after the Little Medical Fairy.

Fortunately, Hao Xiong was fast and quickly caught up with Xiao Yixiang.

"Don't run! Wait for me! Did I scare you? You shouldn't be like that! You've done a lot of gut-wrenching things to save people, so why would you be afraid of a few skulls?!"

But no matter what Hao Xiong said, Xiao Yixian just didn't answer, not a single word. Hao Xiong really couldn't do anything with Xiao Yixian, and when it was almost dark, he had to find an inn on the outskirts of the city with Xiao Yixian to spend the night. He thought, forget it, if Xiao Yixian doesn't want to go, then she doesn't have to go. He can't force her, so he will just go into the city by himself at dawn the next day!