The whole family is reborn, and their five-year-old child becomes the darling of the entire capital.

How could one feel the slightest pity or guilt in the face of such a scene?

For him, not being able to kill this person with his own hands was a regret.

At this moment, Li Dazheng was tormented by excruciating pain, his face contorted in agony, and sweat dripping down his face like raindrops.

Hearing Thirteen's question, he gritted his teeth and forced out a sentence through the pain, "Hmph! Even if she dies, she's still my wife, destined to go to the grave with me! She'll never escape my grasp in this lifetime!"

Thirteen clapped his hands and slowly stood up. His eyes were cold and indifferent as he stared at Li Da, who was lying on the ground clutching his chest and breathing rapidly with difficulty. A disdainful sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Li Da was visibly stunned when he heard this, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart, but he still shouted loudly, trying to sound fierce but actually weak, "What do you mean by citizenship! She's my wife, and the child she's holding is my child! Everyone in the village knows that!" He tried to use his loud voice to cover up his inner unease.

Thirteen chuckled softly, seemingly finding Li Da's answer both laughable and frustrating. "The laws of Yue Kingdom clearly stipulate that anyone who has not registered is considered an unregistered resident. It just so happens that Lord Xie, as the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, happened to pass by here and discovered an unregistered woman. Naturally, he should bring her back to the capital for questioning and investigation. What's wrong with that?"

Then, Thirteen's tone became stern as he continued, "Passing through this area, some local ruffians dared to openly slander and defame officials of the court, disrupting the work order of court officials. What's wrong with the guards slightly disciplining these scoundrels to maintain order?"

Finally, Thirteen bent down, getting close to Li Da's face, which was distorted by fear, and coldly questioned, "What do you think of this thug?"

Startled, Li Da jerked back and looked at Yun Niangzi beside him, gritting his teeth as he said, "I've treated you well, fed you well and given you good drinks, and you're so determined to leave? The child has lost its father, do you really think you can raise a child?"

Lady Yun bit her lip and gently patted the baby in her swaddling clothes. "I can. Thirteenth Young Master, let's go."

Thirteen threw the carrying pole he was holding on the ground and looked at her. "Don't worry, Lord Xie will definitely keep his promise to you."

-

"This must be the cousin of the Mu family, right?" A young man who looked to be only in his early twenties looked at Xiao Yuxi with a light smile.

Having said that, he raised his head and gave a polite bow. "This humble official, Shen Zhijie, greets Lord Xie. Lord Xie, you have come all the way from the capital. Is there a murder case you are investigating?"

Shen Zhijie's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile that made him seem like a very easy-going and communicative person.

However, Xie Yaochuan felt some doubt and wariness. He had just spoken with Yun Niangzi, so when he heard Shen Zhijie mention the word "murder case," he couldn't help but feel suspicious, as if he had something else in mind.

Xie Yaochuan chuckled lightly and said in a relaxed tone, "A murder case? Hmm... I have over a hundred murder cases on my hands. I wonder which one Lord Shen is referring to?"

His gaze swept over Shen Zhijie, intentionally or unintentionally, trying to glean some clues from the other's expression.

Shen Zhijie was well aware that although this Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review held an important position, his actual ability to handle cases was not high.

In ten cases, only two or three are actually solved, and even then, it's usually done by his subordinates.

If you ask him about the specific details of the case, he will probably know nothing; but if you talk about interesting places or entertainment activities in the capital, he can talk endlessly.

Xie Yaochuan traveled all the way from the capital to this place without showing any unusual behavior along the way.

But for some reason, Shen Zhijie always felt that he was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.

Shen Zhijie smiled gently, “Naturally, it’s what Lord Xie is investigating right now. I heard that Lord Xie just took a peasant woman from the village? What’s so interesting about a peasant woman? If Lord Xie likes her, I have several young and beautiful dancers in my household. They are graceful and their dances are exquisite. They will surely suit Lord Xie’s taste.”

Xie Yaochuan reached out and lifted Xiao Yuxi out of the car, a smile on his face, but he was inwardly shocked.

This just happened; he had barely arrived when Shen Zhijie learned of it.

Isn't this a bit too fast?

Xie Yaochuan shook his head. "Lord Shen, you can't speak carelessly. I'm not married yet, and if such rumors were to spread, I'd be punished by my family. I was just handling a case. The woman's identity is unknown, but I suspected she might have some kind of murder case against her, which is why I wanted to take her to the capital for questioning. How could something like taking a peasant woman in a carriage happen?"

Shen Zhijie nodded knowingly. "I understand, I understand. Thank you, sir. Please."

Shen Zhijie looked at the adorable cousin following Xie Yaochuan, and a feeling of tenderness welled up in his heart. He reached out to pull the cousin from the Mu family, but at that moment, a small hand suddenly slapped his hand hard.

Shen Zhijie wasn't angry; instead, he smiled slightly and silently withdrew his hand.

He turned to look at the young boy who had hit his hand, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "This must be the third young master of the Mu family, right? I had the honor of meeting General Mu a couple of years ago. Seeing you today, the third young master and General Mu really do look extremely alike! He will surely become a great general who will shake the world in the future."

His words were impeccable, praising Mu Yunchen while also expressing his respect for General Mu.

If it were Mu Yunchen in his previous life at this moment, he would probably have been overjoyed and elated to hear such praise.

However, Mu Yunchen was no longer the innocent child he was in his previous life. Now, faced with Shen Zhijie's praise, he only felt that the other party was a two-faced scoundrel, and wondered what evil schemes he was plotting.

Mu Yunchen held Xiao Yuxi's hand tightly and earnestly instructed her, "Xiao Yuxi, remember, never let anyone you don't know touch your hand. If you encounter bad people, they might kidnap you and sell you to some poor, remote mountain village. Then you'll never see your brother again!"

Little Yu Xi blinked her big eyes and nodded seriously. She knew that Brother Potato always hated it when others touched her, so she always kept these words firmly in mind.

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhijie's smile froze completely. After a moment, he looked at them gently again, his words tinged with malice, "Young Master Mu and Miss Mu have such a good relationship."