<h4>Chapter 636 (1): Heroic</h4>


    Dressed in a dazzling red outfit, Su Xi-er’s appearance was enough tomand the attention of all themoners who waited for her to exin further.


    Su Xi-er pointed at the white foam the dead man spat out and said, “We’ll usually see pure white or a little bit of yellow when someone foams at the mouth, but look, there’s a little bit of red here.”


    Themoners looked towards where she pointed and widened their eyes as they began discussing the matter. “There really is a little bit of red! So he died after being poisoned by an herb! This timing was too perfect; to think that he died right after talking about Princess Consort Hao!” Some of themoners suddenly realised that Su Xi-er was right there and stopped talking, wondering if they would also die just like the man before them if they continued with such spections.


    Su Xi-erughed. “This man was poisoned beforehand, and it only took effect now. There have been several simr unexined urrences in Beimin recently, so all of you have to trust that His Majesty, Prince Hao, and Commandery Prince Xie will be able to solve this issue soon. Be careful, and don’t be misled by the rumors! Besides, do I look like an evil spirit?” She then smiled gently with her dimples showing.


    Themoners were momentarily captivated by her sweet appearance before going back to their senses. “Princess Consort Hao is more like a fairy! You’re no evil spirit! I don’t believe that at all!”


    “That’s right. Evil spirits look horrid! We have to keep a clear mind and not be misled by such rumours! There must be people who are jealous of how well Beimin is doing and want to cause chaos!” Themoners started another discussion as they sang praises of Su Xi-er.


    The Imperial Army guard marvelled at how the Princess Consort had managed to assuage the crowd. They all seemed to honestly believe her, trusting that all they had to do was keep their heads on straight and allow the imperial court to investigate.


    The Imperial Army guard walked up to Su Xi-er and bowed. “Princess Consort Hao, Young Miss Liu Yinyin has left the pce.”


    Su Xi-er frowned at this. Yinyin left of her own ord? How could that be possible when she’s well aware of the current situation in Beimin? Furthermore, how could she leave without anyone noticing with how many guards are around the pce?


    Su Xi-er could already tell that something was amiss. “Things aren’t so simple, and I’ll have to make a trip to the pce myself. Go to the army barracks and inform Prince Hao as well; make sure nobody else finds out.”


    The Imperial Army guard bowed and said, “This subordinate obeys.”


    Su Xi-er then instructed a guard from the Prince Hao Residence to bring her to the pce. Seeing how rushed she looked, the guard quickly cracked his whip and had his carriage head for the pce.


    Xie Yun had already left when she arrived, and Situ Lin had taken Liu Yinyin’s note back to the Imperial Study with him. He wasparing the handwriting on the note with Liu Yinyin’s previous writing.


    Su Xi-er entered and asked, “Your Majesty, how are you so sure that Yinyin left on her own and wasn’t instead kidnapped?”