Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 473 - 246: The Female Master’s Ruler

Chapter 473: Chapter 246: The Female Master’s Ruler

Inside the hall, it was as silent as death, the air seemed to freeze.

Gazing at Ma Wu who was embedded in the wall, everyone was stunned into silence, gasping in shock intermittently.

Shan Dongchuan swallowed his saliva, remaining silent.

It was commonly known that this female master was usually as reserved as an elegant verse, but he hadn’t expected her to be so fierce in protecting her disciple. Indeed, appearances are deceptive.

Lu Renjia and Zhang Yunwu were dumbfounded.

The imperial guards and government officials instinctively surrounded Dugu Luoxue.

Yet, no one dared to step forward.

"Master."

Having regained his composure, Jiang Shouzhong felt somewhat conflicted as he bowed in greeting.

He hadn’t expected her to appear suddenly... Regardless, the female master was quite impressive.

"Let’s go."

Dugu Luoxue’s expression was indifferent as she turned and walked towards the courtyard exit, completely ignoring everyone else.

The imperial guards and government officials exchanged glances, instinctively stepping back.

One of them plucked up the courage to say:

"Master Dugu, Mr. Ma is here in Qingzhou on the emperor’s special command to assist with the investigation. What you are doing seems... somewhat inappropriate."

"Oh."

Dugu Luoxue did not stop her stride.

Feeling helpless, the man continued, "Could you please wait a moment? I will inform the other commanders."

Dugu Luoxue stopped in her tracks and turned to stare at him.

The guard instantly broke out in a cold sweat.

After a moment of thought, Dugu Luoxue said, "I reside in Huatong Lane. They can find me there."

Having said that, she continued to walk away.

And the guards and officials who had been surrounding her also halted, not daring to cause further offense.

Jiang Shouzhong wanted to discreetly pass a message to Lu Renjia and the others, but with so many eyes on him, he had to give up and quickly followed Dugu Luoxue out.

Lu Renjia was quick-witted; seeing that no one was paying attention to them at the moment, he discreetly tugged at Zhang Yunwu’s sleeve and whispered, "Run, Zhang, or we’ll end up in jail."

The two sneaked out through a side door.

At that moment, a pair of eyes in the darkness stared at them, twinkling with a hint of amusement.

...

As they stepped out of Jinse Pavilion, Jiang Shouzhong quietly asked, "Master, you didn’t kill him, did you?"

"No, I do not take lives lightly," Dugu Luoxue replied.

Jiang Shouzhong nodded slightly.

Although he had wanted to kill the man, doing so would have caused too much trouble, considering he was a high-ranking commander. Even the power of Wanshou Mountains and Rivers couldn’t outweigh the court.

Although he wasn’t killed, Dugu Luoxue’s palm strike was enough to give Ma Wu a hard time.

Recalling that he still had important matters to attend to, Jiang Shouzhong scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly and said, "Master, I have some personal matters to deal with; how about you go ahead?"

"No need, I’ll wait for you."

Dugu Luoxue stood in the shadow of the street, her robes fluttering in the evening breeze, her faint fragrance merging with the nearby shadows,

Under the moonlight, her silhouette was tranquil as water, as elegant as an orchid.

Knowing her stubborn nature, Jiang Shouzhong didn’t try to persuade her.

——

On the other side, Lu Renjia and Zhang Yunwu left Jinse Pavilion.

After a discussion, they decided not to head to the Liushan Division immediately and instead find an inn to settle down temporarily to think of ways to find Jiang Mo.

Looking at the thick night, Lu Renjia sighed and said:

"Ah Zhang, how did things turn out this way, who exactly is framing Jiang? Damn it, we should have come with him. With Jia here, who dares to mess with our three brothers, right?"

Zhang Yunwu silently walked, his head bowed in thought.

Lu Renjia nudged his arm and asked, "What are you thinking about? Don’t worry, that kid definitely won’t have anything happen to him."

"Lu, that person named Jiang Yi just now..."

"Jiang!?"

Zhang Yunwu had barely spoken, when suddenly, Lu Renjia cried out in surprise.

Zhang Yunwu looked up.

But he saw a man standing under the shadowy night not far away.

The man’s complexion was pale, and the moonlight sprinkled on his face, making his skin appear ghostly, like frost-covered jade, lending him an eerie look.

That face was indeed Jiang Shouzhong’s.

"Jiang, you finally showed up," Lu Renjia said eagerly as he approached.

Zhang Yunwu instinctively wanted to hold him back, but hesitated after reaching out his hand and withdrew it, following behind Lu Renjia.

"Jiang, what exactly is going on? How did you end up killing someone? And how did you become a spy..."

Lu Renjia rambled on, but before he could get close, "Jiang Mo" suddenly said, "Don’t come any closer. You might have been followed. Just stand there and talk, I need your help with something."

With these words, Lu Renjia stopped in his tracks.

The distance between them was about seven or eight meters. In the dim night, their faces were somewhat blurred.

Even their voices sounded somewhat deep.

"Jiang Mo" spoke, "This is a long story, but trust me, everything will soon become clear. Right now, I need your help to deliver something, a letter. Take it to Mr. Dong’s pawnshop on Xiling Street and hand it to the shopkeeper."

"Jiang Mo" threw the envelope over, "Don’t open it on your own."

Lu Renjia quickly caught it and nodded vigorously:

"Don’t worry, Jiang. Even if it were a hundred letters, I would safely deliver each one and clear your name."

"Hmm, there are too many concerns for a meeting now. We’ll talk more another time," "Jiang Mo" said, and with the sound of the wind, his figure disappeared into the dark night.

"Ah, what’s all this about," Lu Renjia sighed as he pocketed the envelope.

Seeing Zhang Yunwu staring in the direction where "Jiang Mo" had left, as if deep in thought, he laughed and said, "What’s the matter? Jiang didn’t speak to you and didn’t give you such a crucial task. Are you upset?"

Zhang Yunwu shook his head and voiced his thoughts, "It seems like he’s not Jiang."

"I, Jia, am not blind. How could I have mistaken him?" Lu Renjia dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand, "Anyway, let’s deliver the letter first."

Zhang Yunwu hesitated to speak, but finally nodded softly.

——

Jiang Shouzhong was waiting for Shan Dongchuan to come out on his own.

Unfortunately, the guards had summoned several leaders and many government officials, keeping Shan Dongchuan constantly in their company.

Eventually, Jiang Shouzhong had to give up for the time being.

Since Shan Dongchuan wasn’t going anywhere, he could only wait for another opportunity.

Returning to the small courtyard with Dugu Luoxue, she had already heated the water and cleaned up the adjacent room for Jiang Shouzhong to rest.

"Master, thank you so much for today," Jiang Shouzhong said gratefully.

"A master protects her disciple, as she should," Dugu Luoxue responded as she handed a book to Jiang Shouzhong and said softly, "Before you bathe, recite an article from memory, perfectly, without a single error."

Jiang Shouzhong was stunned.

What is this situation, have I returned to my school days?

And when he saw Dugu Luoxue pulling out a ruler, his face darkened, "Master, this isn’t necessary, is it?"

"It’s necessary; it’s your homework," Dugu Luoxue said earnestly, her face stern.

Looking at the ruler in her hand, Jiang Shouzhong grimaced and muttered, "Alright, alright, one day I’ll also have a ruler and make you kneel on the stool to spank your bottom."

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