Holding a lantern, guiding souls across, Lady Hou comes from the underworld.

Although the waiter's voice was soft, Ren Fengjue and Xia Ximo still heard it clearly.

The two of them glanced at the door at the same time, and there stood the sugar figurine vendor, head bowed, at the entrance.

Chai Hua walked over and greeted her, then took a small bamboo basket from her hand and turned to go to the kitchen.

Ren Fengjue subconsciously asked the waiter beside him, "Is this guy outside a regular customer?"

The waiter replied, "She's come every night since the shop opened."

"She always buys one serving of 'roasted pork,' so the shopkeeper prepares it for her in advance and only charges her half the price."

Sure enough, Chai Hua soon came out with the basket and handed it back to Granny Yan.

The two exchanged a few words at the door before leaving.

After Chai Hua returned to his seat, Ren Fengjue asked, "Was that old woman the one who sells sugar figurines in the East Market?"

Chai Hua was clearly surprised. "You know him too, Young Master Marquis?"

Ren Fengjue said, "We just visited her sugar figurine shop."

Chai Hua smiled and said, "Grandma Yan's sugar painting skills are passed down from her ancestors. Don't be fooled by the small size of her shop; her business is never slow."

Xia Ximo suddenly asked, "She comes to buy 'roasted pork' every night, she probably doesn't eat it herself, right?"

Upon hearing her words, Chai Hua knew that it was the shop assistant who had been too talkative.

But he didn't mind, saying, "I asked her, and she said it was for her son."

"It's strange, but for almost two years now, she's been coming to buy one every day, rain or shine, and her son never gets tired of it."

Ren Fengjue asked again, "Did you not miss a single day?"

Chai Hua said with certainty, "I'm sure. Once, when I saw that there was no business in the shop, I closed early. Not long after, she came to knock on the door and said that her son hadn't eaten and wouldn't go to sleep."

"From that day on, I would wait until she arrived before closing up shop, depending on the situation."

For two whole years, I came to buy roasted pork without missing a single day.

Moreover, this item is not cheap for ordinary people.

Grandma Yan was willing to come and buy every day, which shows how much she valued her child.

Ren Fengjue then asked, "So, how much do you know about this Granny Yan?"

Chai Hua had only made a casual remark, but now, looking at Ren Fengjue's eyes and tone, he vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

He lowered his voice and asked, "Young Master, you're not investigating some case, are you? Is it related to this Granny Yan?"

Ren Fengjue smiled. "Of course not, I'm just curious."

Chai Hua poured himself another bowl of wine, sat down, and said, "I only opened this tavern two years ago, so I don't know much. I only know that this Granny Yan has been selling sugar figurines in the East Market. I've only heard that she has one son and no one else in her family."

"This old lady Yan has a rather eccentric temper and hardly interacts with anyone, so very few people in the surrounding neighborhood know about her family situation."

"Moreover, it is said that her front door is always tightly closed, and she never lets anyone in. There are indeed many suspicious points."

At this point, Chai Hua even volunteered, saying, "If she's really involved in any case, I might be able to help."

Just as Ren Fengjue was about to speak, the waiter suddenly stepped forward and said, "Manager, Granny Yan is here again."

Chai Hua's expression hardened, and he quickly went out to greet them, as if to say, "This matter is indeed suspicious."

Ren Fengjue hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Xia Ximo leaned closer to him, glancing out through the bamboo screen. After just one glance, her expression changed slightly.

In just a short while, a wisp of ghost appeared beside Granny Yan.

Inside the Soul-Crossing Lamp, Wuyou immediately reminded him, "It is the soul of someone who died unjustly."

Xia Ximo noticed it too, but she didn't say anything. Instead, Ren Fengjue, who was standing to the side, was stunned by her sudden approach and stared at her profile in a daze.

Noticing his gaze, Xia Ximo looked at him and realized that their faces were almost touching.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

Xia Ximo was about to pull away, but Ren Fengjue couldn't help but wrap his arms around her waist. "Wait."

Now we're even closer.

The guests drinking not far away could vaguely see their figures through the bamboo screen and cast their gazes, but no matter how hard they looked, they couldn't make out their features clearly.

Ren Fengjue took out a handkerchief and carefully wiped the corner of her mouth.

Fruit wine is rich, so it's inevitable that some fruit pieces will be mixed in.

Some of the smear stained her lips, overflowing to the corners of her mouth, making them even redder.

Ren Fengjue's throat bobbed slightly, but he still released his grip. "Alright."

This stunned Xia Ximo, who stood there for a moment, and when she came to her senses and looked outside, Granny Yan had already left.

That vengeful spirit, however, remained at a distance that was neither too close nor too far, always following behind her…

Chai Hua returned to her seat and explained, "I accidentally took the wrong one and gave her a piece of roasted pork skin. Her son likes to eat pork neck."

"However, I took the opportunity to ask her a couple of questions, asking who else was in her family besides her son, and she said no."

"I asked her how old her son was, and she looked at me strangely but refused to answer."

"I suspect the problem might lie with her son?"

Chai Hua must have dealt with people from the Ministry of Justice a lot, because his deductions were clear, logical, and well-reasoned.

Ren Fengjue smiled and said, "Old Chai, it's a real pity you don't come to the Ministry of Justice."

Chai Hua was pleased, but said aloud, "Young Marquis, please don't tease me. I've only learned a little bit, and I don't know if what I said is correct."

Before Ren Fengjue could answer, Xia Ximo said, "You're right, the problem definitely lies with her son."

Chai Hua was even happier now, "It seems... Miss Xia and I are thinking the same thing."

After saying this, fearing that Ren Fengjue would be displeased, he turned to the other party and asked, "I wonder what brilliant idea the young marquis has?"

Ren Fengjue glanced at Xia Ximo, "I share the same thoughts as Miss Xia."

"..."

Chai Hua thought to himself, "This is nothing like the young marquis's style."

At this moment, Xia Ximo suddenly stood up and asked Chai Hua, "Do you know where she lives?"

Chai Hua didn't react for a moment.

Ren Fengjue reminded her, "She's asking about Granny Yan."

"Oh!" Chai Hua suddenly realized, and then replied, "I know."

He couldn't figure out Xia Ximo's thoughts for a moment, and wondered if she would investigate her home directly at this time.

To everyone's surprise, Xia Ximo said directly, "Take me there."

Chai Hua was taken aback again and quickly looked at Ren Fengjue, "Young Marquis, shall we go now? This…"

Before he could even utter the word "inappropriate," Ren Fengjue nodded. "I'll listen to Miss Xia and go take a look now."

Chai Hua was starting to doubt his own ears.

He never dreamed that the usually decisive and autocratic young marquis would be so obedient to a woman…

Could it be that this Miss Xia is truly capable?