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Chapter 17: Night Visit to the Chu Manor

  The Cold-Blooded Prince's Seductive Consort

  After dinner, Cui Cui waited for the Fourth Mistress to retire early.

  The night was dark, the moonlight was bright and clear. Even the birds that chirped incessantly during the day had fallen silent. The vast night sky twinkled with countless stars, exceptionally brilliant. Such a beautiful scene, but Shui Lian Yue had no time to appreciate it.

  The suffering of the cold and gloomy energy invading her body, she knew better than anyone else, it was simply unbearable for any human being. If not for the medicinal pill given by her master to suppress it, she would have probably died from the unbearable pain long ago.

  Shui Lian Yue wore a white dress, using her lightness skill, the night color set off her absolutely beautiful face, with a thick cold air, exceptionally cold and elegant. Behind her closely followed Hong Ying, one bright and one dark, in no time they left Shui Fu, coordinating perfectly.

  Her lightness skill was passed down from her father, Cloud Sea Blue Wave. In the Jianghu, she is known as the first, no one dares to be called second. If not for her congenital yin-cold body being unsuitable for frequent internal power movement, otherwise, her master would have likely already taught her all his lifelong skills.

  This is also what Master often sighed about. She has an unusual skeleton, and was born to be a martial arts prodigy. It's really a pity for this body of hers.

  The two of them left Shui Fu and soon arrived at Chu Fu.

  At dusk, I had already let Hongying go and explore, so this trip came very easily to find.

  The Chu Mansion is as luxurious and spacious as the Water Mansion, just that plaque with the two words "Chu Mansion" carved on it, is not something an ordinary wealthy family can afford to use. Under the vast sky, nothing is not the king's land, only inside the imperial palace can such a magnificent and elegant plaque be carved.

  The Chu Mansion was brightly lit, with two large red lanterns hanging at the entrance. The sound of laughter and music drifted out from inside, suggesting a joyful occasion.

  Shui Lian Yue looked at Hong Ying with an inexplicable gaze, because the information she had obtained did not include this point.

  Hong Ying saw this situation and was also taken aback, "Miss, I came here before dusk, there was nothing unusual about this place."

  "This is just this once, don't make it a habit," Shui Ling Yue sternly glanced at Hong Ying, bypassed the Chu Mansion's main gate and rushed towards the backyard.

  Hong Ying knew she was wrong and didn't say much more. Miss's temper was clearer to her than anyone, she did things quickly and decisively, absolutely not allowing any mistakes. This time...she really touched on Miss's most taboo thing.

  Arriving at the back garden of the Chu Mansion, it was a stark contrast to the previous courtyard's bustle, with an eerie silence that seemed to swallow all sound. Not even a single figure could be seen, and the moonlight filtering through the white gauze on her face made her appear like a ghostly apparition as she glided silently through the mansion.

  "This won't work, Hong Ying, go catch someone and ask them."

  After walking for a long time, Shui Lian Yue stopped and found that she hadn't seen anyone, not even a shadow. It was as if the Chu estate was too big or everyone was waiting in the front yard. This left her puzzled.

  "Yes", after getting the red tassel order, he flashed and disappeared into the night.

  Shui Lian Yue seemed to have no expression, but in fact, the corners of her mouth under the white veil had already curled up, revealing a very faint, yet very satisfied smile.

  Hong Ying followed her for three years, but learned martial arts for only a little over a year. With Hong Ying's talent, if she hadn't practiced diligently, she probably wouldn't have reached her current level of skill.

  What did Shui Lian Yue used to do? She wouldn't allow useless people around her, who would cause trouble and be a burden. However, it's fortunate that she didn't misjudge the person, Hong Ying, who is a promising talent.

  Before long, Hong Ying returned and leaned in close to Shui Yun Yue, lowering her voice: "Today is Old Master Chu's 90th birthday. We didn't want to make a big fuss, but unexpectedly, by evening, relatives and distinguished guests all came to pay their respects, even the imperial palace sent someone. So, the Chu family can't help but not be low-key anymore."

  "Has the young master of the Chu family been found?"

  Hong Ying raised her hand and pointed to the front yard, saying in a low voice: "I heard from that servant Ding that everyone in the Chu Mansion has gone to the front yard, including the servants and maids in the mansion who have all been sent to attend."

  Shui Lian Yue nodded in satisfaction, gazing straight at the brightly lit front yard. Her phoenix eyes suddenly flashed with a hint of ruthlessness, but her cherry lips spoke softly: "Very good."

  "Have you found out which room is Young Master Chu's?"

  "I've found out, turn left ahead, after passing by the Lotus Pond, there's a two-story pavilion, that's where Chu Er Gongzi lives, and turning right ahead is where Chu Da Gongzi lives."

  As soon as the words fell, a white shadow flashed by, and Hongying also hurried to catch up.

  This was still Shui Lian Yue's first time entering a room of an ancient man. The round table, armchair, poem and painting on the wall, bookcase and desk were all complete, except for the lack of pink decorations in a woman's boudoir, everything else was not much different.

  Hong Ying and Shui Lian Yue searched for a long time, even in the quilt, but they couldn't find the small cloth bag with Dan medicine. The two minds were connected, and soon they also searched Chu Da Gongzi Chu Yi Nan's room, but still couldn't find it.

  At this moment, Shui Lian Yue's body was emitting a strong cold aura, and her eyes were filled with killing intent. How could this be? Could it be that her judgment was wrong? No, absolutely not, whether in modern or ancient times, Shui Lian Yue's thinking and judgment had never gone wrong.

  Now, no matter how hard she searches the Chu mansion from top to bottom, she can't find it. Could it be that it's in the hands of the young master of the Mu family? According to her recollection, the young master of the Mu family didn't get close to her, and even if he was extremely skilled, it's impossible for him to take something from a distance.

  "What to do? Miss, if we can't find it today, there's only one day left." At this time, Hong Ying was wearing a veil, but her words were full of anxiety and unease. She didn't want to see the miss's cold and gloomy expression again; she had seen it once and would never forget it for the rest of her life.

  However, without that medicine, Miss's life... isn't it worrying?

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