The backdrop can also be propped up.

347. Escaping the Huang Mansion 13

Upon seeing these two people, Lu Renkui compared their clothes with those of the people in the mansion and confirmed that these two people were probably not from the mansion.

At this moment, the system notification WQBYRZM sounded in my mind: "These two are the main characters. If you'd like, you can chat with them."

This further confirmed Lu Renkui's guess, so she took a few steps towards the direction the man had come from, carrying the plate of food.

The man walked up to Lu Renkui, who was inside Mu Wanqing's body, and introduced himself enthusiastically: "My name is Zhou Hefang, and that is Xu Qinying. We are here to investigate the cause of Master Huang's death."

At this moment, the woman named Xu Qinying also came over and, together with Zhou Hefang, explained to the little maid in front of them, "We need to ask the young lady now, do you know where she is?"

"Oh, I am the young lady's maid." Lu Renkui announced her current identity. "If you two are looking for the young lady, please follow me."

"Okay, thank you." Xu Qinying nodded with a smile, and then followed Lu Renkui, who was inside Mu Wanqing's body, along with Zhou Hefang.

The three of them arrived at Huang Muyan's courtyard. Before they even entered, Lu Renkui called out loudly into the room, "Miss, two detectives have come to see you."

Huang Muyan was sitting in her room with the window open, reading a book by lamplight, waiting for "Xiao Wan" to bring back their dinner. Unexpectedly, "Xiao Wan" came in and announced that two detectives wanted to see her.

Huang Muyan guessed that the two guests who hadn't left must have come. She picked up the lamp, got up and left her room. She greeted the two guests and then said to "Xiao Wan", "Guixi, go to my room and wait. If you're hungry, grab a bite to eat."

Lu Renkui responded and carried the tray into Huang Muyan's room.

Seeing "Xiao Wan" enter her room, Huang Muyan pointed to the stone table and benches in her yard and said, "I apologize, but my yard is a bit small. These stone table and benches are the only proper place for us to have a proper conversation."

"It's alright, we don't mind," Xu Qinying said, taking the lamp from Zhou Hefang and walking to the stone table to sit down.

The three sat down at the stone table. Xu Qinying and Zhou Hefang began asking Huang Muyan questions. After Lu Renkui entered Huang Muyan's room, he secretly stuck his head out of the window, trying to hear what the three were saying.

The stone table and benches were a bit far from Huang Muyan's window, but some of their conversation was still audible. From what he could hear, Lu Renkui guessed that Xu Qinying and Zhou Hefang had asked Huang Muyan something—specifically, what was Huang Muyan's relationship with Master Huang like? When was the last time Huang Muyan saw Master Huang? Were there any conflicts between Huang Muyan and Master Huang?

After asking these questions, Lu Renkui heard Xu Qinying start chatting with Huang Muyan. Basically, Xu Qinying learned that Huang Muyan was studying at a girls' school, and after asking for the specific name, she found out that it was the girls' school she had attended, and the two were alumni.

After asking these questions, Xu Qinying left with Zhou Hefang.

Seeing that Xu Qinying and Zhou Hefang were about to leave, Lu Renkui quickly pulled his head back and started eating his own meal.

Huang Muyan pushed open the door to the room and saw "Xiao Wan" sitting on a small stool eating the rice in her bowl.

"Come on, Xiaowan, sit here." Huang Muyan brought over another chair and placed it next to her desk. "There's no one else here now, so sit here and eat."

"Okay, Sister Huang." Upon hearing this, Lu Renkui picked up her bowl and chopsticks and sat down in the chair that Huang Muyan had just moved.

Halfway through the meal, Huang Muyan suddenly spoke up: "Xiao Wan, don't be afraid of any rumors you hear in the manor these next few days, understand?"

"I understand, Sister Huang," Lu Renkui said, knowing that Huang Muyan was comforting "Xiao Wan" and hoping that "Xiao Wan" wouldn't be too scared when she heard those rumors about Master Huang's death.

Seeing that "Xiao Wan" seemed to be listening attentively, Huang Muyan breathed a sigh of relief and then began to calculate in her mind: According to the original plan, it would be impossible to escape in the next few days. The family would definitely increase patrols while looking for the murderer, greatly increasing the chances of being discovered.

If you want to run, there's only one chance: follow the funeral procession.

According to custom, I'll have to stay another week. Huang Muyan thought to herself, there are only a few auspicious spots around, and her mother will most likely choose one closer to town. She'll just sneak away with Xiao Wan then.