Detective Ghost Empress

Liu Hui Ying did not say anything anymore, she had long sensed that something was wrong with the small grave which she saw when she arrived at the hunting grounds.  Back then when she was attacked by someone when she was standing next to the small grave, she thought that she was being attacked because she was the queen and nothing more but now that she knew that the murderer who killed Madam Qin and concubine Qin stopped by the small grave, she had a feeling that the person did not want her approaching and finding out about the secret of the grave which was why when that person saw that she was digging that small grave, he attacked her.

It must be because he was worried that she will see something that she should not be looking at.

"Let's go to the small grave then," Zhai Tianyu did not know what kind of secret that small grave was hiding but now that he knew that this small grave was the one link that connected the double murder case, he suggested to go and dig that grave up at once but was stopped by Liu Hui Ying.

" Don't be foolish, that murderer is still lurking in the forest, he or she must be waiting while lurking around the small grave, in case we go there and get attacked by those who are hiding in the dark, what do you think we will be able to do then?

Would it not be too late?" Liu Hui Ying questioned which caused Zhai Tianyu to scrunch his brows up as he said, " If we don't go and dig the grave then what else do you wish us to do?"

When Liu Hui Ying heard his question, she shot him a white look which was full of disdain, a part of her wanted to ask how in the world he became the king of this land but she refrained herself as she turned to look at the front and her gaze fell on the picture which was resting on the wall of the tent as she opened her mouth and then said in an unhurried voice, " You should call everyone to form a group in the middle of the hunting grounds, say that tonight is not a safe night and the men and women need to sleep in the hunting grounds together.

Since Concubine Qin vanished from this very hunting ground I am sure that she was caught and trapped by someone who was from our group which is why as long as everyone is in the public eye no one will be able to make a move as for us, we can sneak out of the hunting grounds under the pretext of taking a break or something along the lines."

Liu Hui Ying knew that the one who killed Concubine Qin was most definitely one of those who came to the hunting ground with them, it was simply impossible for her not to realise something so simple but the point which remained untouched was who was the one who was making use of the old legend and was bent on reviving it and why?

This was something that she wanted to find out which was why the small grave which was hidden under the groove needed to be dug out no matter what!

Zhai Tianyu sensed that what Liu Hui Ying said indeed made sense which was why he agreed and then said, " I will do as you asked me to." He then turned on his heels and then headed out of the tent where he raised his hand and asked the guards to summon everyone from their tents.

After the incident which just taken place almost everyone was already up and when they heard that Zhai Tianyu was calling them, one by one everyone who was lying in the tents, came out and started to form a large group in front of Zhai Tianyu who was standing on a small raised platform which was made out of a wooden stool.

When Ji Yang and the rest saw that Zhai Tianyu was going to say something to them they all started to bustle with activity as they opened their mouths one after another and then  started to speak,

" Your majesty, what is the matter? Is the queen all right? Did something happen to her? If so should we call the imperial physician to take a look at her?" Though Ji Yang acted as if he was worried on the surface inwardly he hoped that Liu Hui Ying's head was also chopped off like Madam Qin and Concubine Qin, that woman was such a hassle and obstacle in his path to getting the throne!

If she dies then he will have enough reason to push Ji Yu to the pedestal before changing Ji Yu with another daughter of the Ji family, one who could give birth to a child for Zhai Tianyu.

Zhai Tianyu knew that Ji Yang was only asking this question by showing concern because he wished to know whether the queen was all right or not, his eyes narrowed sharply but then he restrained the anger that he was feeling in his heart and then opened his mouth as he said to Ji Yang, " The queen is all right, right prime minister Ji.

I thank you for your concern, there is no need for you to call an imperial physician since the queen only received some scars and was able to manage to get away from the murderer right on time."

His words brought immense grief to surge in the heart of Ji Yang who wanted to hear the happy news of Liu Hui Ying's passing but he did not show anything on his face as he nodded with a polite look on his face and then sighed with a soft voice as he said with a smile, " I am glad that her majesty is all right, I was worried that she will be harmed under such circumstances but now that I know that she is all right, I can thank the heavens for protecting our queen."

"That's right, without our queen what are we? As long as the queen is all right, I believe that nothing else matters more than that, your majesty." Ji Mo stated along with his father even though he too wished that the queen would die a sorry death and they will be able to establish their own prestige by placing a daughter of the Ji family on the throne.

Zhai Tianyu did not say anything when he heard the words of the father and son duo, instead, he raised his head and then said with a sharp and loud, " I am glad that I have such loyal ministers along my side!

Though the queen is all right, she is a bit terrified of what happened tonight, such an incident is indeed due to the lack of care of our soldiers but given the circumstances, I do not wish to blame anyone."

" I can see that whoever is behind these killings is a ruthless person who is both sharp and smart, they were able to knock the guards out before attacking the queen which is why I want to ask each one of you to come and gather in the centre of the hunting grounds, tonight we all are going to sleep together, that way whoever is behind these killings will have a hard time attacking us!

I and the rest of the young men will keep an eye on the surroundings while the elderly ones will protect the women and those who are weak by staying in the centre of the hunting grounds!" Find your next read at m v lem|p-yr

When the crowd heard Zhai Tianyu's suggestion they all were stunned and at once started to object especially the women and the Concubines as they all opened their mouths and started speaking against the order which was given to them by Zhai Tianyu.

" Your majesty! How can you say something like this? We are the women of your harem! How can we sleep in the open and that too in front of other men? If that is the case then you might as well kill us by handing us white cloth!"

" That is right your majesty, we are women who care about chastity and wish to protect our virtue with our life. We cannot just sleep in the open and let other men watch us, you are asking us to kill ourselves by asking us to sleep in the open like this!"

" Your majesty! I will rather die than show myself in the open like this! My family had taught me that as a woman, I can only accompany my husband and no one else! I do not wish to question the loyalty and character of these ministers but this is the law which was passed down to us from the start!

Men and women are supposed to sleep separately and no man other than our husband shall have the right to gaze upon our sleeping faces and bodies, how can you ask us to sleep in the open and that too in front of everyone where they shall gaze at us as they wish?"

" If you have so many complaints, then you are free to sleep in the tents which are given to you but in case you get attacked then no one should come and ask for an investigation!"