Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 327 - 190 I Just Love Eating Green Vegetables

Chapter 327: Chapter 190 I Just Love Eating Green Vegetables

The little snake demon was undoubtedly very greedy.

Upon sensing the rich essence of spiritual energy, the boneless body of the snake demon gradually coiled upwards, lightly clinging to the towering divine pillar, as the crimson snake tongue ceaselessly flickered in and out.

At this moment, the divine pillar swelled with blood qi, its muscles tightening and exuding a seductive fiery red, as intense as if the sun was pouring down into the mortal realm, extraordinarily fierce.

It was like droplets of the blazing sun falling to earth, scorching and eerie.

At the summit of the divine pillar, the head of the divine turtle stood tall and proud, its surface as smooth and gleaming as amethyst, with a strange purple radiance shimmering across it.

Droplets of spiritual liquid seeped out.

It seemed like a primordial spring, carrying the essence of life, flowing across the mottled stone skin.

Gazing at the divine turtle’s head capable of breathing in and out the essence of spiritual energy, the snake demon’s eyes grew increasingly greedy. Slowly it slithered upwards, its body coiling around the divine pillar like verdant hills, its immense strength threatening to shatter the pillar.

Before long, the snake demon had climbed atop the divine turtle. With a ferocious snake head, it breathed out mist and its eyes shot forth an eerie glow.

"Sssss..."

The crimson forked tongue probed the depths, finding its way through the crevices.

In a flash, the seemingly unshakable divine pillar collapsed with a thunderous crash, spiritual splendor spraying out like a fountain of jade liquor, pouring down inexorably, all of it devoured by the snake demon.

——

In the private room, Ran Qingchen continued the previous topic,

"If what you said is true, the second sacrifice might not have been successful, because I remember something. The day before yesterday, the Commandery Princess came to Qingzhou, it is said that she saved a group of people who had fallen into the water..."

Jiang Shouzhong, who was secretly clenching his fists, was startled by this news, "The Commandery Princess also came to Qingzhou?"

As a public servant of the Liushan Division in the capital, he had heard about the Commandery Princess of Dazhou.

However, considering he had killed the young princess before, and now the Commandery Princess had arrived in Qingzhou, Jiang Shouzhong felt strangely uneasy—could he possibly have a conflict with this Commandery Princess?

"Yes, and Princess Yingmo."

Ran Qingchen guessed that the Commandery Princess must have come for Shangguan Yunjin. Picking up a bok choy stuffed bun and taking a bite, she said, "If you want to investigate, I can take you to meet the Commandery Princess."

"Forget about it, let’s focus on the current case," Jiang Shouzhong shook his head.

Seeing the bun in the woman’s hand, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly asked curiously, "Why do you like eating bok choy so much?"

"Is there a problem?"

Ran Qingchen was taken aback for a moment and frowned slightly.

What’s wrong with bok choy?

It looks so green and healthy.

Jiang Shouzhong laughed and said, "No, just curious. Let’s get back to the case, what’s the purpose of your investigation in Qingzhou? If it’s about the Mengyao Pavilion murder case, the culprit is Jin Ao, no doubt. If you investigate deeper, you’ll have to seek help from the capital side, as this mysterious organization isn’t easily exposed."

"Two things, one is to investigate the assassination of the former Magistrate by Qu Hongling. The other is the current case of the murder at Mengyao Pavilion," Ran Qingchen picked up another bok choy bun but for some reason, found it less appetizing now, her clear eyes fixed on the man, "Of course, what’s more important is to find out exactly what Qu Hongling and the Sky Demon Sect are up to?"

Seeing the veins suddenly bulge on the man’s forehead as if he was enduring something difficult, Ran Qingchen showed concern, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"No... it’s nothing," Jiang Shouzhong forced a smile, his gaze falling on the woman’s front... Because Ran Qingchen was leaning forward, the front of her gown pressed against the table, revealing the scenic ’snowy mountain’ even more clearly... Jiang Shouzhong took a deep breath and moved his gaze away with great difficulty, feeling quite helpless inside.

Mengniang, that guy must be doing this on purpose, making him now full of distracting thoughts.

"Are you sure you’re alright?"

Ran Qingchen looked worried.

Could it be that this guy developed some underlying ailment after surviving the shipwreck?

"...I’m fine," Jiang Shouzhong muttered a few Amitabhas to himself, wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled, "So, what do you need me to do next?"

Ran Qingchen withdrew her worried gaze, pondered for a moment and said,

"For now, we’ll leave the Mengyao Pavilion murder case to the higher-ups. It seems that Jin Ao was also being used, so there isn’t much connection to the Sky Demon Sect, no need to bother with that. The main investigation should focus on Qu Hongling’s murder of the former Magistrate."

"Alright, I’ll follow your arrangement," Jiang Shouzhong had no objections, "Do you have any leads on the case of the former Magistrate?"

Ran Qingchen’s pretty face flushed slightly, and she whispered, "The former Magistrate He Benquan had an aide. I was planning to start with him, but he recently died in the Mengyao Pavilion... So right now, there aren’t any leads."

She felt quite useless.

Running around busy all day but with no progress to show for it.

Jiang Shouzhong did not ridicule her and, recalling the rumors he had heard from Lu Renjia in the capital, asked, "I remember that He Benquan was demoted and imprisoned because one of his concubines reported him. What about that concubine?"

"She’s dead."

"Dead?"

"Yes, she reported He Benquan because she was seduced by a womanizing thief. Afterwards, when the thief abandoned her and fled, she took her own life in shame and anger. Even the Magistrate’s legitimate wife was frightened to death at the time."

"Jiang Qing, right?"

Jiang Shouzhong remembered the womanizing thief who had nearly brought disaster upon Zhang Yunwu’s family, who was already split by Zhang’s axe... It seems that there was no hope in investigating those close to the victim now.

"But He Benquan still had a concubine." Ran Qingchen said, "This woman was named Yan’er. After He Benquan was imprisoned, she entered the Dream Pavilion. Not long ago, when the murder case at the Dream Pavilion happened, she was redeemed by Master Wen Er, who is also Li Nanshuang’s second uncle."

Yan’er...

Jiang Shouzhong suddenly recalled what Jin Ao had said in the cave back then.

This Miss Yan’er was not a good person.

"Things are getting more interesting..." Just as Jiang Shouzhong was about to speak, his body tensed up again, grimacing in pain.

"Are you really okay?"

Ran Qingchen grew increasingly worried about Jiang Shouzhong’s condition.

"I’m fine, I’m fine, it’s just..." Jiang Shouzhong clenched his fist and lightly pounded the table... Mengniang, that’s enough already.

Seeing the woman across from him getting up to check on him, Jiang Shouzhong hurriedly said, "I’m just too hungry, my stomach hurts a bit... hand me those two meat buns in front of you for a taste."

"Oh."

Ran Qingchen passed the meat buns from the steamer in front of her and said with concern, "Are you sure you’re okay? Otherwise, let me take you to see a doctor."

Jiang Shouzhong waved his hand, "I’m really fine."

He suddenly remembered something and took out a vine-patterned gold bracelet from his chest and handed it to her, "Bought it in Fengcheng, supposedly it’s jewelry that originated from Yanrong. I don’t know whether you’ll like it, but I bought it for you."

The bracelet was entirely golden, and each leaf and flower on the surface was carved into life-like detail.

Looking at the gold bracelet in front of her, Ran Qingchen froze for a moment.

She looked at the man with a strange gaze, her pearly teeth subconsciously biting her lip, and asked softly, "Why did you buy me jewelry?"

Jiang Shouzhong laughed, "I just happened to go to Fengcheng, and happened to buy it."

Jiang Shouzhong frowned, "Don’t you like it?"

Ran Qingchen didn’t say whether she liked it or not, she took the gold bracelet with an expressionless face and said, "I’ll just take it as a gift between friends. If you have other intentions, then I definitely won’t accept it."

Possibly feeling that she might be misunderstood by accepting the bracelet, Ran Qingchen added, "You’re the first man to give me a gift, and I’m very happy. But it doesn’t mean I’ll have that kind of feelings for you, so don’t overthink. Also, as your wife, I will absolutely not accept gifts from other men, so don’t get the wrong idea there either."

Jiang Shouzhong scratched his head, feeling that this woman was really too anxious.

Just a bracelet, and so many thoughts.

After dinner, seeing Jiang Shouzhong’s condition returning to normal, Ran Qingchen slightly relaxed. Noticing the sky had darkened outside, she said softly, "If you don’t mind, the Liushan Division has guest rooms for rest. I can arrange one for you. If you prefer an inn, the Division will cover the expenses."

"That won’t be necessary, I’m not that picky," said Jiang Shouzhong with a laugh.

Ran Qingchen nodded slightly, leading Jiang Shouzhong to the guest room in the west wing of the Liushan Division.

She had Jinxiu tidy up the room carefully, heat the water, and prepare the bath. Seeing the fatigue hard to hide in the man’s brows, Ran Qingchen, though initially wanting to chat more, chose not to disturb him and said softly, "Take a bath and rest early, we can talk more tomorrow."

"Alright, you too should rest early," Jiang Shouzhong laughed and nodded.

Watching Ran Qingchen leave, Jiang Shouzhong closed the room door, hurriedly took off his pants and looked down... Little Jiang had already ’succumbed’, and Mengniang was nowhere to be seen.

"Mengniang?"

Jiang Shouzhong looked around, his voice low as he gritted his teeth and called out.

Splash!

Water suddenly made a noise.

The large bath’s surface rippled slightly, and a few blooming petals floated leisurely, emitting bursts of subtle fragrance—Mengniang had slipped into the water, her jade body gracefully extending, her lustrous hair spreading out like seaweed and merging with the ripples in the water.

Her eyes, seductive as phoenixes, were slightly closed, and her lips parted as she spoke, "Don’t blame me, only blame the too intense yang energy in you. Because of the presence of death energy and the cleansing with the Taoist River Map... in short, I couldn’t resist."

Jiang Shouzhong, unable to contain his irritation, took a few steps to the bath, just about to scold her, when suddenly the woman straightened up, her damp arms wrapping around his neck, and she pressed her lips to his...

Quickly, Jiang Shouzhong’s clothes began to fall to the floor.

The two began their lover’s bath.

Jiang Shouzhong felt that there would be no rest tonight... tomorrow would continue with dark circles under his eyes.

——

Passing through the corridor, Ran Qingchen took out the gold bracelet that the man had given her, her lips curving into a slight smile.

"He’s got some conscience, at least he knew to bring me a gift."

Ran Qingchen slid the gold bracelet onto her slender, pale wrist, its golden light bringing out the delicacy of her skin.

Ran Qingchen raised her wrist, examining it under the moonlight.

Did he buy one for Li Nanshuang too?

As the thought arose, she felt a tinge of melancholy... She caressed the cool bracelet, her heart uncertain.

After a while, she said mockingly to herself, "Ran Qingchen, what’s gotten into you, you don’t like Jiang Mo, yet you don’t allow Jiang Mo to like others? Stop making things difficult for yourself, and for Jiang Mo, it’s right to wish him well."

Ran Qingchen gently took off the bracelet and held it in her hands.

She turned to glance at Jiang Shouzhong’s room again.

"What’s wrong with me liking vegetables?" Ran Qingchen pouted and muttered to herself, "I just like eating vegetables."

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