Rebirth: My Healer Wife Owns Superpowers-Chapter 477 - 478 I Remember What You Did More Clearly

Chapter 477: Chapter 478: I Remember What You Did More Clearly…

Chapter 477: Chapter 478: I Remember What You Did More Clearly…

From Cui Zhi’s words, an obvious piece of information could be discerned.

The Nanyue Imperial Court was far from peaceful, with factions competing and the discord between monarch and officials reaching an extremely severe level.

So much so that a significant figure had even taken control of the national treasury and had all the silver transported to Gemidu City.

As for which prominent figure it was, he didn’t know.

He only knew that every year during the thunderstorm season, this person would come to Gemidu City and wouldn’t leave until the season had ended.

Moreover, Cui Zhi was utterly unaware of the matter that Qi Yue and Zhao Xiyan had overheard by accident that night.

This was understandable, as since that important person had been preparing the matter for a long time, he wouldn’t easily reveal it.

After warning Cui Zhi, the two returned to the inn once again.

Qingzhu and the others had been waiting for their return and, upon hearing the outcome, suggested looking into the past thunderstorm seasons.

“Master, Marquis, if something has been done, it will definitely show traces. Since this year’s business hasn’t started yet, why don’t we check the past few years? There might be some findings!”

Qi Yue strongly agreed with this proposal and immediately instructed her subordinates.

“Divide some manpower to investigate any unusual events in Gemidu City during past thunderstorm seasons. Additionally, closely monitor all routes from Fengdu to Gemidu City. The moment Shen Gong arrives, I want to know.”

“Yes, master.”

Qingzhu and the others left to carry out their orders.

Qi Yue looked at Zhao Xiyan with a smile, “Husband, I think this important person is Shen Gong. What do you think?”

“It’s very likely him; it matches his character,” Zhao Xiyan mused for a moment.

“Didn’t you say before that such a top-notch expert, having served as a dog for so many years, might have already snapped? It’s very possible he’d want to do something bizarre!”

Qi Yue, whose opinion had been affirmed, was overjoyed.

“When have I said something that you even remember? I’ve long forgotten!”

Zhao Xiyan casually glanced at her.

“Not only do I remember what you’ve said, but I remember even more clearly what you’ve done…”

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His dangerous gaze made Qi Yue instantly recall the incident at Cui Residence that evening, and she hurriedly forced a laugh.

“Er, about that, there’s no need to take it so seriously… Ah, I’m so sleepy, let’s go back to sleep…”

Watching her stretche and stagger away, Zhao Xiyan quickly stepped forward to hold her in his arms.

“Stop pretending; you haven’t even washed your face yet!”

Qi Yue giggled silently, making no reply.

The two returned to the main room, and immediately upon her intent, she took Zhao Xiyan to a separate space to clean up and wash.

Late that night, the winds over the sea grew stronger, and lying in the bed at the inn, one could even smell the briny tide.

It was worth noting that the inn where they were staying was still quite a distance from the seaside!

The next morning, Qi Yue was busy disguising Hei Lie and the others.

These people were her and Zhao Xiyan’s close associates; it was essential to get their makeover right.

Although this place was far from the Longnan County Government, who could guarantee that no one would recognize them?

While she was busy with this, news from Zhao Chong arrived.

“Shen Gong has left Fengdu? Are you sure he’s come to Gemidu City?!”

Qi Yue’s eyes widened with excitement.

If it was true, then her guess was halfway confirmed; what came next would be easy!

“Confirmed,” Qingzhu said, very humbly, “Zhao Chong knows the master is anxious, he has gone to watch personally, and confirmed that Lord Shen is indeed headed toward Fengxing Valley!”

Fengxing Valley is a thousand-mile-long gorge with no divergence in its path.

In that direction lies only Gemidu City!

“That’s great,” Qi Yue said excitedly, rubbing her hands together, “The important figure mentioned by Cui Zhi is very likely Lord Shen!”

“Master, Zhao Chong has also uncovered some news, all of which is here.” Qingzhu spoke as he presented a document.

Qi Yue took it and burst into laughter upon seeing its contents.

“Husband, now we’re a hundred percent certain! Zhao Chong found out that every year at this time, Lord Shen leaves Fengdu and won’t return for a month or two!” she exclaimed.

Zhao Xiyan grunted in response.

“Now it seems, Lord Shen is indeed plotting something… but we should be even more vigilant,” Zhao Xiyan contemplated, his jade-like fingertips lightly brushing back and forth, “after years of preparation, his plans must be extraordinary.”

Hearing this, Qi Yue’s lips tightened.

“Indeed, but now we can be sure that whatever Lord Shen is doing must be related to the Longnan County Government… but what could it be? He needs stormy weather, harnessing the power of nature…”

Suddenly, a thought flashed in her mind.

“…Husband, didn’t they mention lightning that night, saying those people died under it…?”

“Yes, that was mentioned,” said Zhao Xiyan, narrowing his eyes in thought, his elegant fingertips grazed back and forth.

“… Might they be trying to use something that isn’t present in normal weather, or to collect something that only exists in a thunderstorm…?”

“Wouldn’t that be lightning?” Qingzhu, who had been quiet, suddenly interjected.

Immediately, he saw Qi Yue looking at him with a shocked and somewhat fervent gaze.

Qingzhu instantly felt somewhat embarrassed.

“Master, that was just a loose remark…”

“No, you’re right,” Qi Yue encouraged him, “There’s more to stormy weather than just lightning that you wouldn’t find in fair weather. If someone wanted to cover their tracks, to commit murder and arson, thunderstorms provide the perfect disguise! Keep talking, why do you think it’s lightning?”

Taking her serious demeanor as a cue, Qingzhu elaborated carefully.

“What Master and Marquis might not know is that Gemidu City is unlike any other place. During the thunderstorm season, the lightning over the sea can light up half the sky. Not only is it on a grand scale, but it also lasts for a long time, for about a month. During this time, even the seawater becomes deadly; any fishermen who approach it and are touched will die. Initially, people claimed it was the wrath of the heavens, but later someone circulated the information that it was due to lightning. Thus, the locals refer to lightning as the ‘Whip of Death’. In comparison, other places don’t have such lightning during their thunderstorm seasons…”

“No, no, no, it can’t just be because of the lightning…”

Qi Yue suddenly rose from her chair and paced the floor, muttering to herself, “No, it shouldn’t be just lightning… but it must involve lightning…”

Qingzhu didn’t understand why Qi Yue suddenly had such an intense reaction, worried he had said something wrong, he looked towards Zhao Xiyan for guidance.

“Marquis, this…”

Zhao Xiyan, watching Qi Yue, gestured with his hand for him to leave.

“Yes.” Qingzhu obeyed and exited.

Time ticked by, second by second, and Qi Yue paced back and forth on the floor.

Finally, she remembered a book she had once seen, and enlightenment struck her.

But after thinking about it, it still seemed unlikely, so she shook her head and sat down quietly at one side.

“Yueyue, what did you think of?” Zhao Xiyan prompted, noticing her silence.

Qi Yue pressed her lips together, her expression troubled.

“I thought of something, but upon closer contemplation, it seems impossible—a task that cannot be achieved. Even if it were possible, it would be meaningless…”