The Killer's Cleansing Manual

Chapter 179 The Death of the Late Emperor

The moonlight was bright and clear, and when the two of them slowly returned to Heyang Palace, the moonlight was at its brightest.

Lin Shanjuan put the person down carefully, as if he was putting down a fragile treasure.

Qi Zhaomian couldn't help but chuckle: "Why are you so cautious? I'm not that fragile. Put me down quickly."

Lin Shanjuan put the man down and took out the account book he had been holding in his hand: "Do you still want to see the account book?"

Qi Zhaomian took out a handkerchief from his bosom and tried to wipe the sweat off her face, but after looking at her for a while, he saw that her forehead was very smooth, so he had to take it back.

"Let's wait and see. The night is still long."

Lin Shan nodded wearily, sitting on the bed with her. She didn't recognize many of the traditional Chinese characters, but they served a purpose, like massaging Qi Zhaomian's shoulders and back. As soon as she saw Qi Zhaomian rubbing his waist, she immediately pulled him into her arms, using him as her human cushion.

Qi Zhaomian almost lost the energy to look down. After adjusting himself to a comfortable position in her arms, he asked, "How can I bear to watch you when you are so considerate?"

Lin Shanjuan couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Hmm? How about I take you back to the study?"

Qi Zhaomian glared at her, clenched his white and tender hands into fists and lightly punched her legs: "You are so poor."

Lin Shanjuan took her hand and hugged her, then took the account book and helped her turn the pages: "Okay, this old slave will help you turn the pages."

Qi Zhaomian was amused by her and laughed continuously. After a long time, he immersed all his thoughts in the account book and read it carefully.

Half of the candle burned out, and the two finally reached the end.

As soon as the page was pressed, a line of words suddenly came into view.

[In the 107th year of the Jingyong reign, he obeyed Ji Shihan's transfer and set up an ambush at Shanqiong Pass. The emperor retreated to Shanqiong Pass and was attacked...]

Qi Zhaomian sat up suddenly, looked at the line of words over and over again, and gradually his body began to tremble.

Lin Shanjuan carefully deciphered this sentence and probably understood its meaning. He couldn't help but hug Qi Zhaomian worriedly and stroked her back with one hand.

The following content describes in detail how Chang Zhenming and Ji Shihan planned, set up, and executed their ambush. After the emperor's defeat, they were isolated and helpless, and they completely killed the emperor, leaving him forever in Shanqiong Pass.

With ammunition and food running out and the weather freezing, they thought it would be safe to retreat inside the pass, but they died at the hands of reinforcements.

Qi Zhaomian had never thought that there was something strange about the cause of her father's death. She was still young at that time and really believed Chang Zhenming's lies.

"Your Majesty was leading his army in a fierce battle with the enemy, and the roads were blocked by heavy snow. Our earnest persuasion was futile. When we finally arrived, Your Majesty had already..."

His sorrowful cries at that time still seemed to be in front of my eyes when I thought about them now, but all of this was fabricated by him! The fact was that he and Ji Shihan had joined forces to kill those soldiers, including his father.

Buried and killed at Shanqiong Pass!

Qi Zhaomian's hands were tightly gripping the account book, his heart filled with not only boundless anger but also many confusions.

The march is a meticulous and critical matter, and every step is closely monitored. It is impossible for Ji Shihan to control it all alone. So who is his accomplice?

Also, the reinforcements are all people who have followed my father in battles for many years. How could they not recognize my father's appearance?

These are not written by Chang Zhenming. He must have missed them, or he felt they were not worth mentioning.

Lin Shanjuan patted Qi Zhaomian's back gently. She picked out the words she knew and took a quick look at them. She could also guess what was written on them.

"Mianmian, no matter what you plan to do, I will help you."

Qi Zhaomian slowly put down the account book. After a long silence, she took a deep breath and said, "I need to find Chang Zhenming first and ask him about what happened back then."

Lin Shanjuan nodded: "Now the account book is in our hands. If Ji Shihan had anticipated this, Chang Zhenming would probably be dead."

"That depends on whether he really wants to kill Chang Zhenming." Qi Zhaomian met Lin Shanjuan's gaze, and the emotion in his eyes was murderous and sharp that Lin Shanjuan had never seen before.

"If he dares to kill, then what's written in the account book will be true, which will prove that everything in Chang Zhenming's account book is true. He will no longer have the power to turn things around."

Lin Shanjuan had a flash of inspiration, and with her killer mind, she instantly thought of a way to confirm this matter.

"In other words, Ji Shihan will find a way to protect Chang Zhenming."

Qi Zhaomian nodded. The more grief-stricken she was, the more rationally she could analyze the situation she was facing and find a way out.

"Ji Shihan's right and left arms have been cut off one after another. Now we have the account book that can completely destroy him. He will definitely launch a counterattack before his death. This is why he is actively trying to win over Ye Lang."

"Ye Lang is in charge of the imperial guards of the capital. The entire gate of the capital is in Ye Lang's hands. As long as he pulls Ye Lang into the camp, the capital will be under his control."

"If we want to bring him down, we need to investigate every detail recorded in the account book as quickly as possible and gather as much evidence as possible. By then, it will be ironclad and he will have nowhere to escape."

"It's just..." Qi Zhaomian still hesitated, "As for Chang Zhenming, if he insists on protecting Ji Shihan, I'm afraid he won't be able to become the most powerful witness."

After all, although the whole thing was planned by Ji Shihan, it was all carried out by Chang Zhenming alone. If there were account books and he himself as solid evidence, Ji Shihan would not be able to deny this matter no matter what.

Killing intent flashed across Lin Shan's weary eyes. "I just need him to provide irrefutable evidence. Since it's so difficult for him to tell the truth while he's still alive, wouldn't it be much easier to just let him die and not speak?"

Qi Zhaomian suddenly understood what she meant: "You mean..."

Lin Shanjuan nodded. "Once Chang Zhenming is dead, no matter who killed him, as long as the account books are produced, Ji Shihan will be the most likely suspect."

Qi Zhaomian subconsciously grabbed her collar: "Are you going?"

Lin Shanjuan held her hand in return: "Whatever I can do for you, I will do it no matter what."

Qi Zhaomian couldn't rest assured: "What we can think of, Ji Shihan may not have thought of. What if he sends people to secretly protect Chang Zhenming and wait for the opportunity? If you go there, won't you be walking into a trap?"

Lin Shanjuan shook his head. "I understand your concerns, but this is the quickest and most efficient solution right now. If we want to avoid long nights and more dreams, we have to shorten them, right? The faster we move, the less time Ji Shihan will have to prepare."

Qi Zhaomian still didn't want her to take risks: "You can ask others..."

"I am the killer." Lin Shanjuan had to interrupt her. "I promise you that I will make a precise deployment. I will let Ye Xi accompany me. If Ji Shihan doesn't send anyone to protect Chang Zhenming, we will kill him and return. If he does, Ye Xi and Liu He can handle it completely. Don't worry, okay?"

Qi Zhaomian held the account book in one hand, she was uneasy. Now she only had Lin Shanjuan by her side, she couldn't lose her again, so it became increasingly difficult for her to make a decision.