Black Silk Female Police Detective Exorcist

Qin Huanyu first gently kissed Wu Xiqun's hand, then revealed a rather resentful expression:

"Actually, I was also one of His Highness's candidates for concubine... but His Highness barely even glanced at me after entering the room. Has I failed? Sigh, so heartbreaking~~"

As she spoke, Qin Huanyu walked towards Wu Xiqun.

"I'm not, I..."

For some reason, Wu Xiqun suddenly blushed and was clearly nervous. She not only stammered and her speech became somewhat slurred, but also plopped down on the sofa behind her when Qin Huanyu approached.

However, Wu Xiqun was, after all, a princess. Her momentary loss of composure was fleeting; she quickly regained her composure and smiled sweetly again.

"How could that be? I saw you as soon as I entered the room... Your charm is quite captivating. Even when I was talking to Sister Yue and Sister Youyou, I kept stealing glances at you out of the corner of my eye... But I don't know you yet, so I can only greet Sister Yue and Sister Youyou first and wait for them to introduce you to me."

"Does Your Highness really not recognize me?"

Qin Huanyu continued to approach Wu Xiqun, bending down in front of her. The snow-white breasts pressed against her face, their alluring scent filling her nostrils.

"I'm afraid Your Highness has reviewed my information many times over a long period of time, right? You probably even know more about certain aspects of my health than I do myself, don't you?"

Gudong.

Wu Xiqun's eyes glazed over for a moment, then she swallowed hard before tilting her head back slightly to avoid Qin Huanyu's oppressive gaze, while chuckling softly:

"Sister Yu is just like the information suggests, very unique and interesting."

After saying that, she made a slightly bitter face:

"It seems like Sister Yu likes to bully people even more than the information says... You're not going to make me completely under your thumb and turn me into a henpecked husband, are you?"

"...So Your Highness thinks I was too forceful? I guess I've already lost?"

Qin Huanyu's expression became even more resentful, but she leaned forward a little, almost bumping into Wu Xiqun's small face.

"No...no...uh."

Wu Xiqun waved her hands repeatedly, and because she was so close she almost touched Qin Huanyu, her face turned even redder:

"Actually, it feels pretty good to be disciplined by a strong older sister. After all, I've always been pampered by the people around me since I was little, and they always doted on me... It feels quite novel to feel like this."

"..."

The princess's shy demeanor surprised the other two.

Nangong Yue even took the opportunity to nudge Yi Youyou with her elbow, while winking at her:

"Your girlfriend seems pretty good at flirting... Did she win you over like that too?"

"...That scumbag woman!"

Yi Youyou muttered softly, her cheeks puffing up like a startled pufferfish.

Fortunately, Qin Huanyu knew when to stop. After making a deep impression on Wu Xiqun at their first meeting in a unique way, she stopped in time, took the initiative to step back, and chatted with Wu Xiqun at a very polite distance, taking the opportunity to inquire about Wu Xiqun's purpose.

Wu Xiqun breathed a sigh of relief, but there was also a slight regret in her eyes. She still missed the alluring scent that had been constantly entering her nostrils.

At the same time, I was also quite distressed:

'What should I do? What should I do? These older sisters are all so amazing… Why do I have to choose one of them to be my princess consort? Can't I just marry them all? I'm the future empress! It's normal for an emperor to have three palaces and six courtyards, isn't it?'

Of course, while she thought this way, Wu Xiqun was well aware that it was impossible.

To ensure the survival and dilution of the royal bloodline... or more precisely, the bloodline of heroes, the royal family of the Holy Zhou Kingdom has practiced monogamy since ancient times. Forget about officially taking more concubines; even keeping mistresses in private is forbidden.

She sighed inwardly, but Wu Xiqun's smile remained sweet.

"There's really nothing much going on here... I was just checking the VIP list for the concert and saw that Sister Yue was here too, so I thought I'd come and hang out with her after the show. Now that Sister Yu and Sister Youyou are here as well, how about we go out together? Anyway, you're all potential wives, so we don't have to worry about rumors if we all go out together at night... What do you say? Hey?"

"...Going out to play?"

Qin Huanyu and the others exchanged bewildered glances. Finally, it was Nangong Yue, who had the best relationship with Wu Xiqun and the most contact with her, who asked the question:

"What tricks is Your Highness up to now? You're about to ascend the throne as Empress, so please stop causing trouble for the Imperial Guards."

"It's precisely because I'm about to become empress that I want to take this opportunity to have some fun... There will only be more rules for doing all sorts of things in the future."

Wu Xiqun pouted:

"I used the excuse that I would be very tired after the concert to cancel all my original plans for tonight... I'm free until 10 a.m. tomorrow, so I can have some fun!"

"……Fine."

Nangong Yue winked at Qin Huanyu and Yi Youyou while nodding:

"So? Your Highness, what are your plans?"

"What are your plans...?"

Wu Xiqun's eyes darted around; it was clear that this was a spur-of-the-moment decision, without any prior planning.

However, upon seeing Qin Huanyu, Wu Xiqun's eyes lit up again:

"Oh right, I remember Sister Yu is an investigator from the Investigation Bureau? Specializing in catching ghosts? Why don't we go ghost hunting together tonight... Don't worry about me, I can protect myself."

"This……"

Qin Huanyu and the others were speechless.

They certainly wouldn't worry about Wu Xiqun's safety. Not to mention that there would definitely be royal experts protecting her in secret, Wu Xiqun's own power of the warrior's bloodline alone would be enough to make most ghosts and monsters turn to dust with a single touch... Compared to her combat power against non-human beings, it's very likely that this princess is the strongest among those present.

The problem is, this is the capital city, a place where all sorts of experts gather. What kind of ghost could a princess possibly be hunting? If that were to happen, the deputy directors of the 404 Investigation Bureau would probably have to do self-criticism or even resign the next day.

Wu Xiqun seemed to sense Qin Huanyu and the others' predicament, repeatedly saying, "Don't worry," and took out her phone, opening a popular post on a forum to show them:

"Look here, a freshly reported paranormal event! I think it's quite interesting, why don't we go check it out together? Nobody's bringing any guards, just the four of us!"

Qin Huanyu glanced at it and realized that it was actually a very clichéd supernatural story.

The gist of the story is that a group of college students, bored out of their minds during summer vacation, teamed up to explore an abandoned house on an old street in Beijing. They ended up encountering an old sweeper who seemed to be a ghost... The incident happened last night, and the story was told in a fairly clear and organized manner. In particular, the uploader also posted a few photos that looked quite evocative, which made the post very popular.

"How about it? Isn't it interesting? Shall we go check it out together?"

Wu Xiqun said with great interest:

"Even if there are no ghosts or monsters, it doesn't matter. Just treat it as a chance to enjoy the night breeze and have some fun."

It's clear that the heavy social engagements and work in the days leading up to her ascension to the throne have left Wu Xiqun feeling quite stifled. Now that she finally has a chance to move around freely tonight, she certainly won't just obediently return to the palace to rest until dawn.

What else can we do? Just go with her... Just like she said, at worst we can treat it as going out for some nighttime fresh air.

Anyway, none of us are ordinary people. Staying up all night won't affect our condition the next day at all, so it doesn't matter.

After discussing it, the four of them left the stadium together and got into Nangong Yue's car, a red four-seater sports car with excellent looks and performance.

Wu Xiqun insisted on being the driver herself, and as soon as she started the engine, she floored the accelerator, sending the car hurtling off like a rocket.

Qin Huanyu was initially quite nervous, prepared for a possible car crash at any moment, but after observing carefully for a few seconds, she realized she was overthinking it.

The powerful reflexes brought by her warrior bloodline make Wu Xiqun's driving skills very high, even comparable to top professional drivers. Stationary drifting and cornering without slowing down are basic operations for her.

After speeding through the streets, Wu Xiqun left behind several black sedans that had been following her with her superb driving skills.

"Great! We've shaken off the guards!"

After seeing the black cars disappear in the rearview mirror, Wu Xiqun happily clenched one hand into a small fist and waved it twice:

"Now, let's move on to the second phase of the plan... Target: the haunted old house, let's go!"

. . . . .

While Wu Xiqun was gloating over shaking off the Imperial Guards, the three squad leaders of the Imperial Guards were holding a meeting and reporting to their superiors:

"Yes! We have successfully shaken off His Highness... Of course, our people are still secretly protecting His Highness, so there is absolutely no chance of anything going wrong."

"...Did His Highness leave you behind again and run off to play by himself?"

The commander of the inner guards was clearly not new to this situation; with a helpless sigh, he asked with practiced ease:

"Are you aware of His Highness's plan this time?"

"know."

The guards immediately reported the haunted house incident in the old street to the commander.

"...That incident? I remember it."

The commander frowned and thought for a moment:

"That post wasn't made up. There really was a ghost living in that old house, but it wasn't harmful, so it hadn't been discovered until now... However, after the post went viral last night, the investigation bureau immediately went to resolve the matter and they've already exorcised the ghost."

"So, Your Highness will not encounter any danger on this trip?"

One of the guard squad leaders asked.

"There wouldn't have been any danger to begin with... She's a princess, after all. Any demons or monsters that get close to her will be reduced to ashes. And anything that could pose a threat to her would be discovered immediately upon entering the capital."

The commander smiled and waved his hand, then pondered for a moment:

"However, it's rare for Her Highness to be in such a good mood to relax, so it wouldn't be good to let her leave disappointed... How about this, you all hurry up and find a way to catch a ghost and throw it in before Her Highness and the others reach that old street, to give Her Highness some fun."

"Huh?" x3

The three guard squad leaders looked at each other, all in a dilemma.

Catching ghosts is a simple matter for them, but the problem is, where are they going to catch ghosts in such a short time? This is the capital city!

"What an idiot!"

Seeing his subordinate's state, the commander shook his head in exasperation:

"If you can't find a ghost, can't you just impersonate one yourselves? I remember you have members in your team who have practiced psychic abilities, right? Do I need to teach you the rest?"

"Understood, Commander!"

The three squad leaders then realized what was happening, immediately accepted the order, and led their men to carry it out.

. . . . .

On the other hand, Wu Xiqun did not drive directly to the haunted old house. Instead, she first drove around the outer ring road of the capital, enjoying the thrill of high-speed driving, before heading to her destination.

Upon arriving at the place, Qin Huanyu discovered that it was indeed a bit strange.

Just a few hundred meters away are brightly lit high-rise buildings, but this area, which should be less than 1000 meters in radius, is full of old roads and old houses, most of which are dark and uninhabited.

This is a prime location in the heart of the capital city, where every inch of land is incredibly valuable, yet no one has demolished or developed it.

"It's not those cultural relics protection departments."

Yi Youyou noticed Qin Huanyu's confusion and explained with a soft hum:

"Like my old house, these old houses have also been identified as antiques and cultural relics, and are prohibited from being demolished or renovated at will. And these old houses are really too old, making them very inconvenient to live in, so in the end they became what you see now."

Chapter 152 The Punishment Game After Jealousy

"This kind of thing isn't just happening in Luoyang; many ancient cities have this phenomenon."

Nangong Yue chimed in with a smile:

“Old buildings are designated as cultural relics by the cultural relics protection department and are not allowed to be demolished. However, not all old buildings can be developed into tourist attractions like the Yi Family Courtyard. The end result is that these old buildings in big cities are like ghost towns... People nowadays simply cannot live in those old houses without internet, electricity, or running water.”

"That's true... but isn't there a better way? It's not good to just let such prime land resources go to waste like this, is it?"

Qin Huanyu sighed and then turned her gaze to Wu Xiqun, hoping that this princess could resolve the problem.

"Don't look at me, it won't do you any good."

Unexpectedly, Wu Xiqun simply shrugged:

"Our royal family hasn't interfered in such trivial matters for many years... It was agreed back then that our royal family would no longer participate in the management of the country, and that's for sure. In fact, we haven't directly interfered in any political affairs over the years. Apart from controlling supernatural powers, what we do is eliminate all those incompetent individuals. So if I were to handle this matter, I would probably have to send the Imperial Guard to kill the relevant person in charge of the cultural relics protection department, and then his successor would understand how to do things correctly."

"Ah this..."

Qin Huanyu didn't know what to say.

But upon closer examination, the royal family's approach, though seemingly crude, is actually quite clever.

Every constitution has its own drawbacks, and this is something that neither feudal empires nor federal republics can avoid.

An imperial dictator may be a tyrant.

In a federal republic, most resources and power would be concentrated in the hands of a few. In this case, the federal republic would be no different from a feudal dynasty, except that the dictator would be a small group instead of a tyrannical ruler, and the common people would still suffer greatly.

The new system in the Holy Zhou Kingdom is quite good now. The Phoenix Pavilion, which is similar to a federal parliament, holds great power over the secular order and is responsible for managing and operating the country. The nature of the group work can also minimize the occurrence of tyrannical rulers.

The royal family and secular power are completely separated. They say they will not participate in management and they absolutely will not. They only firmly grasp the extraordinary power that can disregard secular order and perform the duty of supervision. Whenever those who hold power go too far in abusing their power for personal gain, a judgment that ignores all secular order will be brought down, and these inhumane individuals will be killed on the spot.

With that sword constantly hanging over their heads, those in power dare not go too far. Using power to gain some benefits for themselves and their relatives and friends is fine; it's human nature, and the royal family usually turns a blind eye. But there are some bottom lines that absolutely cannot be crossed. Once crossed, no matter how much power or wealth one has, it's useless; the only outcome is the extermination of the entire family... For example, the family of the Minister of Works and the Ma Siyan family of the Benteng Group were like that.

Of course, this system is still far from perfect, but it is a pretty good solution. At least with Qin Huanyu's political talent, she couldn't think of a better way. All she could do was support and protect.