The concerns shared by Azhu and Duan Bowen were by no means unfounded. After Cheng Zanxin arrived, he had two portraits sketched out based on Song Miaochun’s description. Lingxiao had covered her face, which was fortunate, but Lin Xianjing had not. However, because it was so dark, Song Miaochun had not clearly seen Lin Xianjing’s face; she had only remembered her weapon.
If someone were unfamiliar with Lin Xianjing, it would be fine—it would be impossible to identify her by her weapon alone. But... Lin Xianjing was one of the Evil Ghosts of Yanyu Pavilion and had long held a certain reputation in the underworld; this wanted notice would clearly pose a threat. Therefore, Lingxiao and Lin Xianjing went directly to Yanyu Pavilion before dawn broke. Before leaving, Lingxiao had used her connection through Tunyuan Restaurant to send a message to Xiao Wuji, telling him she was safe and he need not worry. She chose to go to Yanyu Pavilion precisely because she had figured out the true identity of the Yanyu Pavilion Master.
Song Miaochun did not disappoint her; the funeral was still being held. The Capital was in an uproar, and the Duke’s Estate, having just experienced an assassination, likely hadn't even scrubbed away the scent of blood before throwing open its gates to welcome guests from all directions. This meant that what Song Miaochun was plotting was not merely the prestige a funeral could bring her. This funeral contained something else that Song Miaochun wanted! Perhaps w…
Chapter 61