Chapter 5: Hidden Killings
1691 Words
As night fell, the lights inside the Prime Minister's office were bright, but they could not conceal the eerie atmosphere of the surging undercurrents.
After taking a shower and changing clothes, Shen Qingge sat by the window, looking out at the night outside, constantly reminiscing about her past and present experiences.
Knock, knock, knock!
At this moment, a knocking sound interrupted Shen Qingge's thoughts.
Come in!
The door was pushed open, and Xiaocui came in with a bowl of steaming bird's nest Congee, with a trace of worry and anxiety on her face.
"Miss, you haven't eaten anything for a day. Please eat more." Xiaocui put the bird's nest Congee on the table and gently advised.
Shen Qingge came to her senses and smiled slightly at Xiaocui, saying, "Thank you, Xiaocui.
"Miss, what's the matter with you? You've been preoccupied since you came back." Xiaocui said as she put the bird's nest Congee into a bowl and handed it to Shen Qingge.
Shen Qingge took the bowl, but didn't eat immediately. Instead, she looked up at Xiaocui and asked, "Xiaocui, how much do you think I've changed.
Xiaocui was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Of course, Miss has changed. She has become even more beautiful and elegant than before.
Shen Qingge shook her head and said, "That's not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about my personality, my gaze, and my tone. They're all different from before.
After a moment of silence, Xiaocui said cautiously, "Miss, I know you are suffering, but you also need to take care of your own health.
Shen Qingge looked at Xiaocui's worried eyes and felt a warmth in her heart. She reached out and gently patted the back of her hand, saying softly, "Don't worry, I'm fine. I just suddenly figured something out, which is why it's a little different.
Xiaocui nodded in confusion and didn't ask further.
Shen Qingge took up the bowl and slowly drank the bird's nest Congee, while he was thinking about the next plan.
She knew that in order to survive in this cannibalistic prime minister's mansion, she had to take steady steps and be cautious.
Firstly, she needs to uncover the truth behind her drowning and the role played by Shen Qingrou in this matter.
Secondly, she wants to win over Prime Minister Shen and gain his trust and support.
Finally, she wants to use her modern knowledge and skills to create her own world in this unfamiliar era!
The night was quiet, and the Prime Minister's mansion gradually quieted down, with only occasional insect sounds, making it even more peaceful.
Shen Qingge lay in bed, but had no sleepiness at all.
She tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep, constantly replaying the events of the day in her mind.
Especially when the lower class looked at her, there was sympathy, pity, and schadenfreude, but only a lack of respect.
In their eyes, she was just a helpless orphan, a pitiful creature that could be manipulated by others.
One day, I will make all of you look at me with new eyes.
Shen Qingge clenched her fists tightly, her eyes sparkling with a determined light.
At this moment, a faint sound of footsteps came from outside the door, from far to near, and finally stopped at the entrance of her room.
Shen Qingge sounded an alarm in her heart and suddenly sat up from the bed, holding her breath and listening carefully to the movements outside the door.
Squeezing!
The door was gently pushed open, and a black figure flashed in, moving lightly and quickly, clearly a trainer.
Shen Qingge sneered inwardly, it seemed that someone couldn't wait to attack her tonight!
She didn't act rashly, but continued to pretend to be asleep, quietly waiting for the prey to bite.
The black figure walked lightly to the bedside, and by the faint moonlight, it could be vaguely identified as a burly man holding a shiny dagger.
Shen Qingge held his breath, but his heartbeat echoed in his ears like a beating drum.
Although she possesses the memory and combat skills of 'Lin Xi', her current body is only a pampered heiress with little strength and practical experience.
Moreover, the other party still has weapons in their hands. Once they discover that they have woken up, the consequences would be unimaginable!
Shen Qingge secretly prayed for Xiaocui to detect the abnormality in time, while secretly accumulating strength, preparing to deliver a fatal blow to the opponent in the most critical moment.
Black Shadow seemed very confident in his skills and did not notice Shen Qingge's abnormality. He slowly raised the dagger in his hand, aimed it at Shen Qingge's heart, and stabbed it fiercely!
Whoosh!
At this critical moment, Shen Qingge suddenly opened her eyes and rolled her body to the side at an incredible angle, barely dodging the opponent's fatal blow.
Who is it?
Black Shadow obviously did not expect Shen Qingge to suddenly wake up, and his reaction was so rapid that he was momentarily stunned. However, he quickly realized and waved his dagger, stabbing at Shen Qingge again.
Hmph, look for death.
Although Shen Qingge did not have a talent for martial arts, she was a professionally trained agent in her past life and had an extraordinary sensitivity to danger.
She had rehearsed countless plans in her mind to deal with this situation, and now, facing the attack of the black clothed men, she remained calm and terrifying without any panic.
I saw her body flexibly tilt back, dodging the opponent's attack, while lifting her right foot and fiercely kicking the black clothed man's abdomen.
Bang.
With a muffled sound, the black clothed man was kicked out by Shen Qingge and slammed heavily into the wall, emitting a scream of agony.
Someone! There's an assassin.
Shen Qingge grabbed the porcelain pillow on the black clothed man's head before he could get up, and smashed it hard on his head while shouting for help.
Bang.
The porcelain pillow shattered in response to the sound, and the black clothed man let out a scream, his body limp and falling to the ground, fainting.
Upon hearing Shen Qingge's cry for help, the maids and women guarding outside immediately became chaotic and rushed towards the room.
Miss! Miss! Are you okay.
Xiaocui was the first to rush into the room and saw the black clothed man lying in a pool of blood and the frightened Shen Qingge. Her face turned pale with fear, and she quickly ran to Shen Qingge's side, tightly protecting her behind her. Her voice trembled as she asked, "Miss, are you injured? Who is trying to harm you
I'm fine, I'm just a little scared, "Shen Qingge lightly patted Xiaocui's hand, indicating her peace of mind, then turned to look at the frightened servants who looked at each other coldly and asked," Who sent you here? Why did you kill me.
I... I...
The black clothed man was trembling with fear from Shen Qingge's sharp gaze, stuttering and unable to speak.
Someone! Tie him up for me.
Shen Qingge snorted coldly and angrily rebuked the servants who were still standing still, "Why are you still standing still? Why don't you go and call someone.!z
Yes! Yes!
The servants finally realized and hurriedly searched for ropes to tie up the black clothed man in a colorful manner.
Not long after, the steward of the Prime Minister's mansion hurriedly arrived with a group of servants, and was shocked to see the chaotic scene in front of him.
What's going on?! "the butler asked sternly.
Report to the butler, Miss... Miss has been assassinated! "A maid answered nervously.
What?
The butler was shocked at the words and quickly ran to Shen Qingge, asking with concern, "Miss, are you okay? Where's the assassin? Have you caught him.
Shen Qingge gave a faint glance at the black clothed man who was tied up in various ways and said coldly, "The man is here, you can interrogate him yourself.
Yes! Yes!
The butler quickly nodded and bowed in response, then turned to angrily scold the servants, "You guys, hurry up and take this assassin down and interrogate him severely.
Yes!
The servants were ordered to drag the black clothed man down.
The butler walked up to Shen Qingge and asked cautiously, "Miss, how should we handle this matter
I will personally report this matter to my father, "Shen Qingge said coldly." No one is allowed to leave the Prime Minister's office until the truth is found out.
Yes! The old slave understands! "The butler quickly nodded and bowed in response.
Shen Qingge looked at the butler's submissive expression and sneered inwardly.
This butler is Mrs. Shen's dowry and has always been obedient to her orders. His involvement is probably indispensable in this matter.
However, now is not the time to move him.
She has to wait until she has enough evidence to catch all these people!
Miss, are you okay? I'll go pour you a cup of tea to calm your nerves, "Xiao Cui looked at Shen Qingge with concern and asked softly.
I'm fine, "Shen Qingge shook her head, indicating that she was fine." Go tell your father about this and say I'm fine, so he doesn't have to worry.
Yes, miss, "Xiao Cui responded and turned around to walk out.
Shen Qingge watched Xiaocui's departing figure with a complex expression flashing in her eyes.
She knew that what happened tonight was definitely not accidental.
It seems that someone in the Prime Minister's mansion couldn't hold their anger even more than she had imagined, and they actually attacked her so quickly.
But who on earth would be so eager to kill her?
Countless thoughts flashed through Shen Qingge's mind, finally settling on one person - Shen Qingrou!
Besides her, who else would hate her so much that they would want her to disappear from this world immediately?
Shen Qingrou, since you really want to play, I'll play with you and have fun.
Shen Qingge's mouth curved with a cold curve, and a dangerous light flickered in her eyes.
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