Chapter 1504: Punished by the Heavenly Rules

Bai Xilie was furious, and all the palace attendants present hurriedly knelt down, trembling.

Eunuch Quan Xi said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. The Commander of the Imperial Guard is interrogating them one by one."

The phoenix robe was specially prepared by Bai Xilie for Jing Jia’s return, yet such an ominous event occurred.

The damage to the clothing was one thing, but it also involved a murder case. Was this not a flagrant provocation?

Bai Xilie angrily waved his hand, "Summon Marquis Wan here and let him thoroughly investigate this matter! I want to capture this vile person and impose the ultimate punishment!"

Those around who heard Feng Fuce’s name became fearful.

To dispatch Marquis Wan, it was clear the Emperor was truly enraged.

After all, everyone knew that the matters handled by Marquis Wan were extremely bloody and dangerous.

On the other hand, Bai Zhi’er silently sighed to herself.

It seemed Brother Fu Ce was really like a brick for her father, moved wherever needed.

Just as she was about to speak, she caught sight of her mother looking at the already deceased Lan Xiu, slightly lost in thought.

Soon, the forensic doctors from the palace arrived.

They conducted an examination on Lan Xiu.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the deceased Lan Xiu was likely first knocked unconscious, then pierced through the neck with a hairpin, which led to death, after which, she was dressed and hung on the rack."

The forensic doctor’s explanation indicated that when Lan Xiu first died, her body was still warm and soft, hence the clothes could be put on.

Bai Xilie frowned, "Why on earth was she killed? Quickly find out who she had any grievances or arguments with!"

Eunuch Quan Xi rushed in hurriedly, "Your Majesty, Marquis Wan is not with the Xiuluo Guard. It’s said he went... to queue up to buy pastries for the Princess. I have already entrusted Vice Captain Lei Hu to ride back and call the Marquis back!"

Bai Xilie paused, "Then don’t call him back yet, wait until he’s done buying."

The case had already happened, being anxious was of no use, his precious daughter was still more important.

Thus, the interrogation of the palace attendants fell onto the shoulders of the Imperial Guard.

Bai Xilie personally supervised, determined to get to the bottom of it.

In the side hall, Bai Zhi’er and Jing Jia accompanied Bai Xilie, sitting on the chairs.

Bai Zhi’er saw Jing Jia dip her finger in tea, drawing symbols on the table.

She leaned over to take a closer look, "Mother, this is a transcendence talisman, are you guiding Lan Xiu’s spirit?"

Jing Jia gently nodded, sighed, "In the end, she died because of me. I had divined there would be an accident, yet I never expected it would cost a life. If I had intervened earlier, Lan Xiu might not have died."

Bai Zhi’er propped her chin up, sitting beside her, "But... how could you, Mother, not foresee it?"

Currently, in the Heavenly Realm, above Bai Zhi’er’s mana, only Jing Jia should prevail!

Jing Jia smiled helplessly, glancing at Bai Xilie who was standing at the door, inquiring Eunuch Quan Xi about the situation.

"Because the Heavenly Rules dictate that immortals cannot fall in love with mortals or demons, otherwise they will suffer retribution. Being the Heavenly Dao, your mother can naturally withstand the backlash, albeit with some degree of influence. Besides, having been gravely injured by the Demon Lord before, my primordial spirit has not fully recovered, and reuniting with your father only further dissipates my mana."

At this point, Jing Jia affectionately gazed at Bai Zhi’er.

"Zhi’er, this is also what worries your mother most about you. Your Divine Enthronement should be a joyous event, but having fallen for the Demon Lord, should you become the Heavenly Dao, surely you’ll face punishment by the Heavenly Rules, with your mana weakening day by day."

Bai Zhi’er was startled, then immediately asked, "Then... is there a solution?"

"There is, either you become like me, nurturing the next Heavenly Dao, or..." Jing Jia trailed off, then fell silent.