Genshin Impact: I, the Winter Prince, reign supreme.

Shen He invited her to solve the case, but she herself did not show up; instead, she sent a few cranes to assist her.

Su Yu clarified, "Ms. Shen He, you've probably misunderstood. My relationship with Attorney Yan Fei isn't close enough to be called friendship."

Yan Fei mentioned him to Shen He because Yan Fei admired him so much that Shen He felt their relationship was extraordinary.

A rare flicker of emotion appeared in Shen He's eyes, making him look lost and helpless, but his tone remained calm: "I see... I'm sorry to have troubled you, Your Highness. I will think of another way."

"Chongyun, escort His Highness back."

She thought Su Yu and Yan Fei had a good relationship, which is why she invited Su Yu to solve the case together.

But since the two are not friends, we can't trouble him any further.

Su Yu didn't leave, but instead asked, "What's your plan?"

Shen He was slightly taken aback, then sighed softly and said, "Go find Gan Yu and ask her to ask the 'Liyue Seven Stars' for help. That's the only way."

Su Yu told her the result directly: "'Liyue Seven Stars' can only be found by Detective General."

"Huh? Why isn't Detective General here?"

Shen He then noticed that the chief official in charge of criminal cases was not present.

Chongyun whispered to her, "Auntie, the Detective General has been expelled by His Highness."

Shen He asked without any hesitation, "Your Highness, if you expel the Detective General, how can Yan Fei's case be solved? He is the most outstanding crime-solving expert in Liyue. Moreover, you have no right to arbitrarily expel our Liyue officials."

Chongyun thought to himself, "Oh no."

He knew that Shen He would definitely make trouble for Prince Zhi Dong without knowing the truth.

But it was too late to dissuade him at this point, so he could only silently cover his face and pray that Su Yu would not get angry.

"How dare you speak to His Highness in such an attitude!"

The lady with the hidden mirror said bluntly.

Su Yu waved his hand, and the lady with the hidden mirror withdrew.

Shen He's eyes reddened, and he said worriedly, "If we anger the Detective General, no one will be able to solve the Yan Fei disappearance case. This time, the chances of survival are slim. Alas, I really am destined to be a solitary and calamity-ridden person."

Because of his close relationship with the immortals, Shen He has a very good relationship with Yan Fei and Gan Yu. The three of them are like best friends who can talk about anything.

Gan Yu is usually busy with work, so she spends most of her time going on outings or picnics with Yan Fei.

Recalling all the moments he had spent with Yan Fei, and thinking about the possibility of parting forever, Shen He felt his heart was in turmoil.

She turned away indifferently, afraid that her emotional fluctuations would be seen through by others.

“Miss Shen He, I have a plan that might help me find Yan Fei.”

"However, this plan requires the cooperation of a young woman. I think you are very suitable. Would you be willing?"

Suddenly, Su Yu spoke up and asked.

Moreover, his question was tantamount to a statement that he would investigate the case of Yan Fei's disappearance.

Shen He's usually calm voice was tinged with a rare hint of excitement: "Your Highness, I am destined to be a solitary and inauspicious person, easily harming those around me. The immortals instructed me to use a red rope to bind my soul and control my murderous intent. If you don't mind, I am willing to cooperate."

I'll be waiting for you at the dock tonight.

Su Yu smiled slightly and led the lady with the hidden mirror to another place.

Cliffs and precipices are visible everywhere in Mount Ozang.

The cliffs rise thousands of feet high, and the scenery is beautiful.

Since it's a rare opportunity to visit Liyue, it's only natural to enjoy the scenery and sights.

The cranes standing beside Shen He ignored her commands and followed Su Yu.

Shen He watched Su Yu's dashing figure disappear into the distance, his expression complex.

Su Yu's imposing figure reminded her of another man with whom she had a close relationship—

Her biological father.

Once, her father had broad shoulders like Prince Zhidong's, which made her feel at ease, secure, and safe when she was young.

But that day, her father suddenly told her that he had prepared a mysterious gift in a cave in the back mountain.

Young Shen He believed it to be true and stumbled into the dark cave.

Finally, she overcame her fear and reached the end of the cave.

But there, she saw a hideous and terrifying black "celestial spirit" with blood-red eyes.

In that instant, she understood everything.

In an attempt to resurrect his deceased mother, the father used forbidden magic to summon a black evil spirit, offering her blood as a sacrifice in exchange for her rebirth.

She was used as a sacrifice to an evil spirit by her own father!

Chapter 137 Goddess Splits the Temple

Young Shen He was terrified and cried; her will to survive made her turn around and run back.

However, she heard the sound of falling rocks coming from the cave entrance.

The father cruelly blocked the exit with stones.

The dark, evil spirit was closing in on her, about to devour her flesh and blood.

Just then, an Eye of God appeared.

With the help of the Eye of God, Shen He fought against the evil spirits for several days and nights, and finally won.

After that, she was adopted by Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, thus ending her worldly ties and leaving behind the secular world.

Later, this story was adapted into the famous "Goddess Splits the Temple" by Mr. Yun Jin, the master of opera in Liyue.

The memory of despair and betrayal by his loved ones from his childhood suddenly resurfaced in his mind, and Shen He couldn't help but frown.

Many years have passed since that calamity.

She sought immortality and cultivated the Dao, not only out of despair for her family, but also because she wanted to bury the painful memories and process the damage this event had caused her through selfless cultivation.

She once thought that those memories were sealed deep in her heart and would never be easily awakened again.

However, today she realized that the nightmare had become a seed, which would grow again when the time was right.

Seeing Shen He staring intently at Su Yu's departing figure for a long time without moving, Chong Yun joked, "Wow, Zhi Dong's prince is so handsome! Auntie, you're not falling for him, are you?"

Shen He ignored his joke and said with a clear gaze, "Chongyun, please tell His Highness that I won't be going tonight."

There has to be a reason.

"The reason... I'll just say I don't like busy city centers."

"Auntie, you go and tell her yourself. I'm not going. I want to save Sister Yanfei!"

After Chongyun finished speaking, he and Xingqiu ran down the mountain.

Shen He remained silent for a long time, then finally sighed softly, leaped back onto the boulder, and gazed at the drifting clouds in the mountain stream.

At that time, the crane returned home, with no one to rely on in the vast天地 (heaven and earth).

I left alone, but we'll meet again today.

New and old friends filled the hall, gathering together at this moment.

Is it because my worldly ties are not yet severed?

Shen He asked himself the same question, but ultimately could not find a reassuring answer.

A mountain breeze blew through the valley, ruffling her long hair between her eyebrows and eyes.

A slight chill emanated from her silvery-gray pupils; when she reached out to touch them, she discovered they were tears.

"So, I can still cry..."

Shen He murmured.

"The hatred in my heart... is still there."

The red rope on Shen He's body suddenly became extremely dazzling, like silver threads gradually brightening.

One after another, black wisps of energy erupted from her body, nearly melting the red threads.

At the foot of the mountain.

Through the hazy clouds and mist, Liyue Harbor gradually became clear.

……

At night, every house is brightly lit.

Liyue Harbor has entered a lively nightlife phase.

When Su Yu arrived at the docks of Liyue Harbor, a graceful figure stood there alone.

She remained motionless, silently watching the passing crowds, seemingly out of place with the people around her.

Only when she saw Su Yu did a glimmer of light appear in her eyes.

"relative……"

"Miss Shen He, shh!"

Su Yu stopped her from calling out the words "Prince" and then led her to a sparsely populated street.

"I understand, Your Highness doesn't want to be noticed."

"Exactly."

Shen He remembered what Chongyun had told him: that the kidnappers were going to abduct another person that night. So he whispered, "I overheard some passersby saying that you accepted an invitation from wealthy merchants at the Wanwen Collection House auction hall and planned to choose a concubine from among their daughters. Let's go to the auction hall; the kidnappers might show up there."

Su Yu said, "I've finished reading the 'Liyue Unsolved Case Files.' The kidnappers are extremely cunning and cautious, and they wouldn't dare to directly confront those rich young ladies. I suspect they'll look for targets near Wanwen Collection House."

Shen He said softly, "Oh, so the concubine-taking ceremony was just a smokescreen by His Highness."

Su Yu nodded and told her the plan: "Tonight, you'll cooperate with me to apprehend the kidnappers. Your special physique, coupled with your exceptional abilities, makes you the person I trust most. The details are as follows..."

"Understood, Your Highness."

Shen He replied.