After the ghost-hunting master descended the mountain, his fame spread throughout the capital.

Looking into Jiang Dusheng's determined eyes, Chen Baojuan felt a glimmer of hope rise in his heart.

After a moment's thought, she gritted her teeth and said:

"Alright! I'll have my master figure out how to arrange it. However, the Dali Temple has very strict rules, so it might take some time to make arrangements."

"It's alright," Jiang Dusheng said. "I can wait. I'll also take the opportunity to meet Wang Rui, who insists on his innocence."

Upon hearing this, Chen Baojuan's spirits immediately lifted: "You mean, young lady..."

"Skeletons may deceive the coroner's scalpel, and testimonies may mislead the officials in court."

Jiang Dusheng's eyes narrowed slightly: "But... a living person may have a guilty conscience, and the truth may not be able to be hidden."

She didn't specify how to do it, but Chen Baojuan already understood that this Miss Jiang probably had a way to make Wang Rui reveal the truth or expose his flaws under certain circumstances.

"Okay! I'll make arrangements right away and try my best to let the girl see that beast!" Chen Baojuan said anxiously, as if he had grasped a lifeline.

The aroma of tea wafted through the flower hall of the Xu residence.

Jiang Dusheng and Madam Xu did not have to wait long.

Before long, hurried footsteps could be heard outside the hall.

Xu Yishuo's elder brother, Xu Nanxun, hurriedly stepped in.

He was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, dressed in a dark blue robe with cloud patterns, and his face did indeed bear a resemblance to Xu Yishuo's handsome features.

However, a layer of melancholy and anxiety lingered between his brows. The dark circles under his eyes were clearly visible, traces left by days of running around and suffering.

He bowed deeply to Jiang Dusheng, his manners impeccable, his voice slightly hoarse:

"Miss Jiang, thank you for waiting. I have already made arrangements with the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, and he can spare half an hour for you to go to the mortuary to check."

"Half an hour..." Jiang Dusheng put down his teacup and tapped the table lightly with the porcelain bottom. "That's enough."

Xu Nanxun hesitated for a moment, then added, "However... that junior official made it clear that, in order to ensure fairness and prevent any unforeseen complications, he must personally accompany him and be present throughout the entire process."

He looked at Jiang Dusheng with apology and helplessness in his eyes, "I'm afraid I'll disturb the young lady's peace and quiet."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Dusheng showed no displeasure; instead, a hint of a smile flickered in his clear eyes.

She lightly brushed her fingertips across her sleeve. "It's alright. It would be even better if someone were there to witness it."

Xu Yishuo's words still ring in my ears.

She wanted to leave the Jiang family and be free, so she needed a high enough foothold.

And what could be a faster way to rise in rank than by displaying extraordinary abilities before the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, who represents the authority of the imperial laws?

At this moment, Xu Nanxun seemed to remember something else, his face showing concern, and his words earnest:

"Miss Jiang, the mortuary is a place with heavy yin energy, and there are many people and eyes in the government office. Since you are not yet married, should you wear a veil to cover yourself up a bit, so as not to attract unnecessary gossip and damage your reputation?"

He genuinely cared for the girl who was willing to help her sister. Worldly views are always particularly harsh on women, and their words are often sharper.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Dusheng chuckled softly.

The smile was faint, like a gentle ripple on still water, yet it strangely diluted the calmness and aloofness around her that was incongruous with her age, revealing a vibrant charm that should belong to someone her age.

She calmly met Xu Nanxun's worried gaze, "I appreciate your kindness, Young Master Xu."

"However, appearances and external things are all illusions; the opinions of the world are nothing but fleeting clouds. As for the gossip of others..."

She paused, the curve of her lips still gentle, but her words were clear and firm: "It's like a gentle breeze passing by the ear, neither touching the clothes nor entering the heart."

These words filled Xu Nanxun with awe, and his worldly concerns seemed so narrow-minded and outdated at that moment.

The woman before me, though young, possessed a mindset and demeanor that transcended the constraints of the mundane world, far surpassing that of ordinary people.

"It was my oversight, please forgive me, young lady."

Xu Nanxun bowed again, his posture even more respectful. "The carriage is ready at the side gate. Please follow me, young lady."