The mistress just wanted to be bad, but she took off after being replaced

Before the execution, Sheng Junwei quietly left, sorted out all the evidence, and set out on the journey back to the capital.

It took only one day to leave Beijing, and only three days to return from Caonan Village.

As soon as she entered the mansion, she learned that Pei Yu had returned to Beijing, but unexpectedly, he neither went home nor reported to the Ministry of Personnel.

In response, Sheng Junwei just smiled calmly, with a glimmer of insight into the world in her eyes: "It's okay, it's just human nature."

It's time to end this.

In the You Mansion, Pei Yu anxiously waited by the bedside of the unconscious Han Yue'er.

Although he arrived in the capital one day in advance, he was unable to escort Cao Yaozu to the Dali Temple in person and could only hand him over to the person who offered the reward.

Pei Yu was no stranger to the person offering the bounty, as he was the eldest brother of the Fan siblings who had suffered misfortune in Nanping Village.

The Fan family did not decline after the previous Minister of the Ministry of Rites stepped down, thanks to the talent of their eldest son, who had risen to the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites.

Thirty years passed in a flash, but he never forgot to look for his long-lost brothers and sisters.

What's more, Mr. Fan's parents left a last wish before they died, which was to find their children who had been separated for many years.

When he learned that the Fan siblings were last seen in Nanping Village and heard about a serial female ghost murder case that occurred there, Minister Fan decided to send people to investigate the truth of Nanping Village in depth.

The reason why he didn't go there in person was not because he didn't want to, but because...

Having said that, as a powerful and senior official in the Ministry of Rites, his daily duties are tedious and important, and he cannot easily leave the bustling and noisy capital city.

Furthermore, despite the best efforts of the Dali Temple over the years, it has never been able to clear the fog and get to the bottom of that old case. He knows in his heart that although he has the will, he may not be able to do it, after all, solving cases and judging cases is not his forte.

Therefore, he decided to spread the word, placing his hope on those talented, wise and brave people in the world, hoping that they could lend a hand and help him uncover the secret that had been hidden for many years and realize his long-cherished wish.

As a result, this move actually became a key turning point in his search for the truth.

Once the notice was posted, it was like a stone thrown into still water, causing ripples. The effect was immediate and the response was enthusiastic.

He finally learned the whereabouts of his long-lost brother and sister, although it was a cruel fact that was heartbreaking and hard to accept.

But no matter what, compared to endless waiting and endless suspense, at least there is an ending now. Even if this ending means that we can only find their remains and let their souls return to their hometowns and rest in peace, it is also a kind of comfort.

When he learned that the bounty hunter not only uncovered the mysteries of that year, but also brought the real culprit to justice, he felt a long-lost sense of relief in addition to the grief in his heart.

Thirty years later, the unfortunate experiences of his brother and sister were finally vindicated. He felt that he could finally give an explanation to his parents in nine springs and let their souls in heaven rest in peace.

Although the reward money came from his hands, Deputy Minister Fan was sincerely grateful to the woman named Han Yueer.

Although there were many applicants, the only one who was able to accomplish the mission was Han Yue'er. The rest seemed to have been swallowed up by Nanping Village, and no news has been received to date.

Therefore, his gratitude to Han Yue'er was almost beyond words and could not be concealed.

At first, when he heard some rumors about Han Yue'er and Pei Yu, he couldn't help but look down on her in his heart, thinking that she was just a weak woman who depended on a man.

However, it turned out that she not only possessed special skills, but also possessed extraordinary wisdom and courage. With one move, she solved the knot that had troubled him for many years and fulfilled her parents' unfulfilled wish.

This made him start to re-examine Han Yue'er, and he even planned to persuade Pei Yu the next time he met him, so as not to let down such a good woman who was both beautiful inside and out.

However, things are unpredictable. Han Yue'er suddenly fainted at the doorstep before she even left the Fan family's gate.

This scene frightened Deputy Minister Fan so much that he immediately called a doctor from his home, but after a thorough examination, they could not find any cause of the disease.

In desperation, he even lowered himself to invite the imperial physician from the palace. However, even the imperial physician was helpless about Han Yueer's sudden coma and could not give a reasonable explanation.

Although Deputy Minister Fan was grateful to Han Yue'er, considering her reputation and status, it was inappropriate for an unmarried woman to live in his home for no apparent reason.

At this time, he learned that Pei Yu was about to return to Beijing, so he immediately sent people to intercept him and asked Pei Yu to take Han Yueer back.

Facing Pei Yu's worried face, Deputy Minister Fan asked with concern: "Mr. Pei, what kind of misfortune did you encounter in Nanping Village? Did Miss Han suffer any hidden injuries inadvertently?"

Pei Yu frowned, knowing clearly in his heart that Han Yue'er was unharmed because she was always smart and capable of protecting herself.

Instead, Fan Ruoxuan and Gu Weiyi, who were traveling with him, were injured. After recuperating for a night, they returned to Shengjing almost at the same time as him.

Deputy Minister Fan suddenly lowered his voice, with a hint of mystery in his tone: "Mr. Pei, perhaps I shouldn't say this, but considering that Miss Han is unconscious, I have to speak frankly. I heard that your wife Sheng Junwei also went to Nanping Village?"

Pei Yu's face darkened, and he responded firmly: "Deputy Minister Fan, Jun Wei is open-minded. As an official of the Ministry of Justice, she will never do anything illegal."

Lord Fan frowned, and although his doubts about Sheng Junwei had not completely disappeared, he ultimately said nothing more.

This silence, however, allowed a trace of doubt to quietly take root in my heart.

After all, there were only a few of them who went to Nanping Village that day, and the relationship between Han Yue'er and Sheng Junwei has always been delicate and full of friction.

More importantly, everyone knows that if Sheng Junwei had not used her superb means to subdue the evil ghost Cao Zhaodi, this case would not have been solved so smoothly.

However, in the end, all the credit seemed to be taken by Han Yueer alone...

No, he couldn't judge others by his own mean standards. Pei Yu didn't want to become so narrow-minded, and finally he resolutely stepped into the gate of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

As soon as he returned home, the housekeeper told him that the prime minister was resting at home today.

Pei Yu was slightly startled, but he didn't think much about it, and asked casually: "Where is the young lady?"

"The young lady is entertaining guests in the garden."

The housekeeper replied, "The wife of the Marquis of Wu'an is here with her guests."

Pei Yu's steps paused involuntarily. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to walk towards the garden.

When he arrived at the garden, he saw Sheng Junwei sitting alone drinking tea. He was quite surprised and asked the housekeeper. The housekeeper also looked confused and obviously didn't know the truth.

After all, as a butler, it was inconvenient for a grown man like him to be with the female family members all the time, and he was not a servant specifically responsible for serving the young lady.