A female coroner arrived at the Jingzhao Prefecture.

Chapter 16 Money talks!
"Zhizhi."

Mu Qingcheng was struggling to breathe from the tightness in her neck. She patted the back of the girl's head and said gently, "Shall we find a place to sit down and talk?"

"As long as Sister Mu doesn't kick me out, I'll do whatever she asks me to do without hesitation."

Bai Zhizhi let go of her hand, took out a luminous pearl from her sleeve and gave it to Mu Qingcheng, saying as if presenting a treasure, "Sister Mu, I specially found this for you. Do you like it? Isn't it brighter than a tinderbox?"

Mu Qingcheng was extremely surprised. The bead in her palm, the size of a pigeon's egg, instantly illuminated the dark main courtyard as bright as day!

The little girl's beautiful eyes shone brightly under the glow of the luminous pearl, and even though she was dressed in beggar's clothes, her dazzling beauty could not be concealed.

"Sister Mu?"

Bai Zhizhi loved to smile, and when she grinned, her sweet smile instantly melted Mu Qingcheng's heart. "Thank you, Zhizhi. But the luminous pearl is too precious; I cannot accept it."

Upon hearing this, Bai Zhizhi almost cried again. "Sister Mu, don't you like Zhizhi anymore? It's just a bead, no matter how precious it is, it's not as important as Sister Mu."

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"Then why won't Sister Mu accept them? I have money, and I want to give Sister Mu the best, the most expensive, and the most interesting things!"

Mu Qingcheng sighed helplessly, "Alright, then I'll accept Zhizhi's kindness. But Zhizhi, you must tell me, why are you here? When did you arrive in the capital? Are you alone?"

Bai Zhizhi took Mu Qingcheng's arm and pleaded, "Sister Mu, I have a room at Wangjing Tower. Let's lie in bed and chat all night, like before, okay?" Mu Qingcheng thought for a moment. Since the dagger hadn't been found, there was no point in staying any longer. So she said, "Alright, let's go."
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Wangjinglou is the largest restaurant in the capital, and it costs an astronomical amount for an ordinary person to stay there for one night. However, Bai Zhizhi, who is rich and powerful, booked it for half a year.

While Bai Zhizhi was taking a bath, Mu Qingcheng admired the luxurious interior of the room and couldn't help but sigh. As expected of the young lady from the richest family in Jiangnan, being rich means being able to do whatever you want!

Bai Zhizhi washed away her makeup, changed into clean clothes, and eagerly pulled Mu Qingcheng to lie down, saying excitedly, "Sister Mu, where do you live? Can I move in with you?"

Without much thought, Mu Qingcheng refused outright, "No, my home is outside the city, and the house is simple; you won't be used to living there."

"I can do it, I'm not afraid of hardship." Bai Zhizhi's ability to pester others was always exceptional. "As long as I can be with Sister Mu, I'm willing to live in a cowshed, a pigsty, or even a latrine."

Mu Qingcheng was both amused and exasperated. "You little brat, you're talking nonsense."

Bai Zhizhi hugged Mu Qingcheng tightly, pouting, and said, "Anyway, I don't care. From now on, I'll follow Sister Mu wherever she goes."

"Zhizhi, don't be silly! I'm a coroner in the Jingzhao Prefecture now, and I have to go to the yamen to work every day. Besides, there's a big case today, and I'm very busy. I can't take care of you." Mu Qingcheng patiently explained, "Besides, I haven't been home recently. My family has assigned me a single room in the yamen, so I can't take you with me."

“Alright.” Although Bai Zhizhi was spoiled and willful, she wasn’t unreasonable. After thinking for a moment, she had another idea. “Sister Mu, the side rooms in the yamen are small and dilapidated. How about I buy you a house near the Jingzhao Prefecture?”

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