A Mistaken Marriage Match: A Generation of Military Counselor

Chapter 17: Miserable Mystery Case

After rushing for five days and nights, they finally arrived at the capital. She quickly went to Xing Bu. The presiding officer of this case was Yu Lan from the Ti Xing division (提刑, Prosecution Office). When Qing frantically called her back, she had prepared mentally. This would be a tough case. However, when she heard that this was a serial killer who would take the heart of the victim, she was still surprised. Qing's initial report suggested that all of the victims were female. There were no injuries on their body apart from an incision about five inches long on their left chest. The cause of death was the removal of heart. The faces of the deceased revealed extreme fear, but there were no other scars left on their bodies.

The killing technique was the best, but their modus operandi was also very skilful. They didn't leave traces of evidence. Xing Bu had investigated for a month. The witnesses and the crime scenes had been checked numerous times. They still haven't gained anything. Qing had asked Xing Bu to investigate similar cases across the country, hoping to find a new clue.

"Madam, would you like to enter the house now?" Two small soldiers looked strangely at their madam who had been sitting in front of the General's Manor for an hour.

Gu Yun, whose brain was busy analysing the case, paused momentarily. She looked up to see the two soldiers looking at her with a weird smile, dumbfounded.

She might be able to analyse the case clearly and logically. However, she was somewhat undecided about her personal matter. She originally didn't want to return to the manor, not because it was a bad place. In here the soldiers were straightforward and her freedom was not restricted. However, when thinking that she and Su Ling would be living under the same roof, she was inexplicably upset! The more appalling thing was the golden bagua. Without living in this manor, she wouldn't be able to get information on the bagua, hence, she wouldn't be able to go home.

For the sake of being able to go back to her era, Gu Yun finally decided— live at the General's Manor!

After deciding, Gu Yun raised up. She walked to the two young soldiers and gently smiled, "Please tell the soldiers in here, the general had someone he loved. Before long, he will marry her. Later, you don't need to call me madam anymore, or else you will be punished according to military law. Do you hear me clear?"

The two looked at each other. After a long time, they unwillingly replied, "Understood, then... How should we call you?"

"You could just call me Miss Qing." Gu Yun's mood improved greatly. As long as it was not that damn 'Madam', calling her anything was alright.

They believed that Gu Yun must actually be sad but was acting like she was alright before them. The two looked at each other and firmly said, "Yes, Miss Qing. Please be assured, in our hearts you are still our general's madam!"

Ah? Gu Yun's mouth went stiff. She didn't care anymore! She whispered, "I know your mind, but please don't ever call me Madam again. The general will be unhappy. Please convey this news to everyone, ok?"

"Yes." Both faces in front of her looked displeased for her. However, their still answered her loudly. This made Gu Yun satisfied. As long as they didn't call her madam anymore, her heart would feel much more comfortable. Feeling very tired, Gu Yun smiled at the two and turned around into the manor.

Seeing Gu Yun's 'forced smile' and her weak back figure, one of the soldier angrily whispered, "How can the general treat Madam like this? She is a really good woman. The general truly doesn't know how to cherish her!"

"Yes!" Another man quickly agreed. No wonder Madam's complexion was so bad and sat outside the manor for a long time. She was really pitiful!

When bunches of men were gossiping, their skills of gossiping weren't bad. At times, they were even better than women. Soon after, the entire manor knew of the situation. There were even many versions of the story.