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The incident at the Sky Tower caused quite a delay, and they missed the auction. Sang Yuzhen had already informed her about the lively atmosphere at the auction, mentioning that the prices were exceptionally high due to the quality of the items, and she urged her to send more goods.
Sang Qingxiao simply replied, "Things are valuable because they are rare."
When she returned to the Small Tavern, Old Vine was unusually sitting in a bathtub filled with a dark medicinal concoction. The faint smell of decay lingered in the air, and Sang Qingxiao immediately understood the purpose of the potion.
"Thank you for your hard work," she said.
"Who are we kidding? We help each other out; it’s all been settled long ago. No need for any pretenses," Old Vine scoffed. "But you really rushed this task today. If you had told me a day in advance, I could have prepared better and avoided this awful stench."
"Isn't it a coincidence? I only learned today that the Moat Water activates the Sky Tower's lift mechanism."
"I was worried about how to maximize the use of those corpses, and then Xuande Emperor just happened to be there. This opportunity is too good to miss; the emperor's wrath could lead to severe consequences."
Old Vine sighed, "What a clever plan."
"Not just clever; it's quite mischievous," Sang Qingxiao replied. After rescuing Xuande Emperor, she had let him float down with the current, adjusting the position of the corpses so that the lift would suddenly drop right in front of him. The near brush with death should leave a lasting impression on him.
And such memories would only bring greater terror upon those who orchestrated it when facing the emperor's fury.
Previously, the Zhao Family had at least presented a mountain of gold to appease him, but this time they nearly caused a change in leadership for the Great Jing Dynasty.
As they say, "A new emperor brings new ministers." The anger would not only be directed at the Monarch; court intrigues were bound to intensify.
The next day, news broke that a large number of Sunken Corpses had been discovered at the bottom of the Moat, shocking both court and commoners alike. It wasn't just a few bodies; there were as many as seventy-three!
In such an environment underwater, the corpses were beyond recognition, and physical evidence was nearly impossible to find. The case quickly fell into a stalemate with slow progress.
Some suggested starting with the corpses themselves, insisting that among seventy-three bodies, there must be some clues.
However, examining so many corpses would take considerable time, and Xuande Emperor had little patience for delays. If one person was slow in their investigation, he would gather more people.
An imperial decree was issued not only summoning numerous coroners from nearby Yamen but also dispatching skilled investigators from various departments including Court, Ministry of Justice, and Capital of Jingzhao to participate in solving this case.
Yan Min and Chi Chen'an were among them. The difference was that Yan Min volunteered when his superior deemed the investigation hopeless and wanted to hide away. Chi Chen'an was forced into the investigation team because his family believed there was something related to Li Ke involved in this case.
After setting up another scheme like before, Sang Qingxiao took on the role of a hands-off shopkeeper once again. Regardless of how urgent or chaotic things were outside, she felt quite pleased as she pulled Misha along to prepare Cold Noodles—perfect for hot summer days.
This was Sang Qingxiao's first time making Cold Noodles; she had only watched some food videos for guidance. It looked easy enough, but even getting the right water-to-flour ratio took several attempts.
Kneading the dough, letting it rest, washing the noodles, and settling them down.
After steaming the Cold Noodles, they are cut into wide strips and mixed with Sesame Sauce, vinegar, chili oil, and other ingredients to create a flavorful sauce. Taking a small bite reveals a smooth and chewy texture that is both sour and spicy, stimulating the appetite.
Eating Cold Noodles alone is not filling; no matter how much you have, it somehow makes you want to eat more.
Often, Cold Noodles are paired with meat-filled buns, but at the Small Tavern breakfast stall, there are similar flaky pastries filled with various ingredients. Sang Qingxiao didn’t want to eat too much, so she simply pan-fried a few flat cakes.
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