Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

After hearing this, Murray realized that his consideration was inappropriate. He had a deep respect for this young but wise and calm woman.

"I have benefited a lot from your words. Your insight is admirable."

He bowed deeply to Jiang Xue to show his respect. "I will follow your instructions. This is Beixi's clothing, please change into it. I will take you to the palace at noon tomorrow."

Jiang Xue took the clothes handed over by the fourth son of Mo Si and nodded slightly to express her gratitude. "Let's stay at the inn tonight. It will be convenient for us to move tomorrow." Mo Rui suggested.

Considering that the posthouse was not too far from where they lived, and that they had to get up early to go to the palace tomorrow, Jiang Xue agreed: "Okay, Cao Zhiqing and Ding Tu's rooms are empty, so we can stay there for one night."

After night fell, Jiang Xue paced in Cao Zhiqing's room.

Obviously, the woman left in a hurry and did not have time to take many of her personal belongings with her.

When she opened the closet, she found two packages: one was large and floppy, obviously containing clothes and accessories.

The other one was unusually small and hard, and emitted a slight medicinal aroma.

This smell brought back Jiang Xue's painful memories - it was the smell of the medicine used to deal with the bodies of the deceased, which reminded her of the tragic massacre on Changle Mountain.

Just as she was immersed in her memories, a creaking sound of the door interrupted her thoughts and Xiao Zhan walked in.

"Why aren't you asleep so late? What are you doing?" he asked.

"I thought you would rest with Qiu Qianhuan tonight." Jiang Xue turned around with a hint of surprise in her tone.

"I don't want to share a bed with a man." Xiao Zhan said with a smile, then quickly stepped forward, gently hugged her from behind, and whispered a few words in her ear, making Jiang Xue's cheeks slightly red.

Noticing the small package in her hand, Xiao Zhan asked curiously, "What are you looking at? Is there a problem?"

He took the package and opened it. Inside was an exquisite small wooden box. As the lid was opened, an even stronger smell of medicine filled the air.

They were both stunned when they saw a burnt skull lying inside the wooden box.

"This is...Cao Ling's head." Xiao Zhan's voice became heavy.

Who would have thought that in such a seemingly ordinary woman's room, there was such a horrifying secret hidden!

It was obvious that Cao Zhiqing came to Qian Kingdom not just for a simple marriage.

She was the fourth prince's concubine, but she also carried a terrible secret with her, Cao Ling's head.

This secret seemed to be closely related to a series of unusual events. Jiang Xue realized that things were not simple.

"She's here for revenge." Xiao Zhan said bluntly, "Since Cao Ling's death, Cao Zhiqing's life in the Cao family has been worse than death. She blames all her hatred on you."

But it's more complicated than that.

When the head was mentioned, a strong smell of herbs came to my nose, almost suffocating.

It turned out that the head was stuffed with herbs to prevent corruption.

Even more disturbing is the fact that there is a mysterious crescent-shaped totem carved above the head.

Jiang Xue carefully examined the inside of the skull and explained to Xiao Zhan: "This kind of totem can only be used by certain people."

"New Moon..." Xiao Zhan stared at the mark on the dark head and whispered, "Red Moon Cult?"

Jiang Xue was surprised that Xiao Zhan knew this name. After all, this was a little-known secret organization. "As the owner of Linglong Pavilion, your information network is wider than I thought."

Xiao Zhan admitted that his understanding was limited because the Red Moon Sect was extremely secretive and even more elusive than the Five Poison Sect.

Although the Five Poisons Sect has a long history and many believers, the Red Moon Sect is completely different. It was established not long ago, has few members, and deliberately hides its whereabouts.

"Is the specific person you mentioned a member of the Red Moon Cult?" Xiao Zhan asked.

Jiang Xue nodded in confirmation: "Such exquisite craftsmanship can only be achieved by Qu Shang, the high priest of the Red Moon Sect."

Speaking of Qu Shang, Jiang Xue thought of this charming yet dangerous character.

She described the differences between the Red Moon Sect and the Five Poison Sect: the former pursued the art of immortality at all costs; the latter, although practicing poison techniques, mostly did so to save people rather than harm them.

Especially Qu Shang, who had an almost crazy obsession with immortality, resulting in countless lives being lost in his hands.

"From this head, it is clear that Cao Zhiqing has had some contact with Qu Shang." Jiang Xue said, "Perhaps they have reached some kind of agreement."

Xiao Zhan guessed: "Could it be that she wants Qu Shang to revive Cao Ling?"

The idea of ​​resurrection made the two of them fall into deep thought. If such a method really existed, perhaps it could also solve the mystery of Jiang Xue's own rebirth.

"We have to keep this thing carefully, it may be useful in the future." After saying that, Jiang Xue reprocessed the head, sealed it and handed it to Tieyi who was waiting outside the door.

Then, she noticed that Prajna and Nangong Yue had not appeared recently, and she couldn't help but wonder where they had gone.

"Princess, Miss Chi and Young Master Nangong seem to be in trouble." Tieyi reported, holding a box under his arms.

"What trouble?" Jiang Xue asked.

"The people from Prajna House are here to hunt down Miss Chi again. A few days ago, she received a letter and her expression changed drastically. She left without saying a word, and Master Nangong followed her.

I once asked about the situation, but Master Nangong only left this token and told the princess to temporarily manage the Shuoyue Gate until he returns."

After receiving the token, Jiang Xue fell into deep thought. This matter was obviously very urgent. Even Nangong Yue entrusted the entire sect to her. It seemed that it could not be resolved in a short time.

"I understand." Jiang Xue said. She decided to help Nangong Yue manage the affairs in return for their long-term assistance.

"Princess, these people were sneaking around outside your door just now. I wonder how you and Your Highness are going to deal with them?" Tieyi signaled his men to bring up the captured people.

These people were wearing clothing similar to that of the Five Poison Sect, but in different colors.

There was a horizontal crescent moon mark on the leader's forehead.

Jiang Xue stared at him and said, "Are you here to help Cao Zhiqing get something?"

The man looked at her in shock, not understanding how she knew that.

"Don't be surprised. The only thing that can make your Red Moon Sect mobilize is Cao Ling's head." As she said that, Jiang Xue bent down and force-fed him a pill.

"Cough cough!" The man was choked and coughed continuously.

"I don't know what deal you have with Cao Zhiqing, but you'd better give up what I need. Go back and tell Qu Shang that if he wants it, let him come to me himself."

Then, Jiang Xue said to Tie Yi, "Except for this leader, don't keep anyone else."

"Yes!" Tieyi obeyed the order.

"It's too risky for you to do this. You even provoked Qu Shang to come to your house in person." Xiao Zhan was dissatisfied with this.

"I'm not afraid as long as you are here." Jiang Xue turned around and winked at him mischievously.