HMIME Chapter 38: Is it wrong to be single? !

“Have they figured out the cause of Mei Fei’s death?”

As Chu Ya helped Bai Lu wash his hair, he shook his head, “Not yet, the body was in a terrible state. Shen Chu Yun is examining the fatal wounds on the corpse.”

Bai Lu looked puzzled, “Shen Chu Yun?”

“Oh, he’s the one who recognized you in the palace courtyard last time, the one in white clothes. He’s quite skilled as a coroner.”

Bringing up this topic, Chu Ya couldn’t help but scold, “I’m still angry. If it weren’t for Shen Chu Yun recognizing you last time, you might have lost more than just your fingers now! Why are you always so reckless? Can’t you be more cautious! And that nonsense farewell letter you wrote to me initially, it was ridiculous.”

Bai Lu covered his face, “Let’s not talk about past mistakes.”

Chu Ya couldn’t help but suppress a laugh, feeling that Bai Lu was just too adorable. He leaned down and kissed his lips gently, then teasingly nibbled on his lip, hinting, “Are you really okay now? Do you want me to help you relieve some stress?”

Engaging in a passionate encounter would certainly relax their tense minds, benefiting both parties.

The hot breath mixed with the mist from the pool, along with Chu Ya’s handsome face and tender kisses, made Bai Lu feel like his brain was being steamed, dizzy and unable to focus, the air becoming thin and hard to breathe.

In fact, Chu Ya was intentionally seducing him.

Whether in the past or present, with his nearly perfect appearance, Bai Lu, as a young and passionate man, couldn’t resist such temptation. After all, Chu Ya, despite being in his first relationship, was a formidable man who was well-versed in the psychology of love and had read terrifying books like “Love Psychology” and “Three Hundred Practical Love Techniques.”

Chu Ya’s hand ran through Bai Lu’s wet hair, gently caressing his smooth back, kissing his earlobes, and his fingers descended dangerously downward.

Bai Lu was overwhelmed by the sensation, almost wanting to respond with a kiss.

But then, he suddenly realized that the person in front of him wasn’t a seductive beauty but a strong, threatening man.

A sense of vigilance and fear overcame his momentary courage, realizing that he, Bai Lu, would be the one getting hurt, his backside would ache!

Bai Lu immediately struggled, reaching out to push Chu Ya’s shoulder, “Back off, what are you doing in broad daylight?”

More importantly, he still had to inquire about the results of the autopsy, not wanting to be overwhelmed in the bath, powerless to resist, then carried to bed by Chu Ya to continue being teased and ravished.

Chu Ya seemed to understand what he was thinking, whispered, “Don’t worry, I won’t go in…”

His hand submerged in the water, gently gripping a certain sensitive area of Bai Lu, smiling, “Just helping you relax, ten minutes will be enough.”

Bai Lu’s face flushed red, but with his manhood firmly held, he dared not move recklessly, gritting his teeth, “You only need ten minutes…ugh!”

Then, amidst the warm atmosphere and Bai Lu’s restrained moans, in less than ten minutes, Bai Lu surrendered weakly.

Suppressing his laughter, Chu Ya quickly washed him, then lifted him out of the still-warm water, drying his body with a soft wool blanket.

Feeling like he had lost some of his dignity as a man, Bai Lu remained silent, unwilling to speak to Chu Ya. Standing barefoot on the damp wooden floor, he changed into clean clothes, emitting a faint scent of wood.

Chu Ya also changed his clothes, then walked over to hug him from behind, planting a kiss on his ear, gently coaxing, “Don’t be angry, ten minutes was already good enough, really.”

Bai Lu elbowed him sharply, scolding harshly, “If you can’t console someone, then shut up and leave!”

However, after that episode, Bai Lu felt much better in his heart, the shadows brought by the body and death almost completely dispelled. After tidying himself up, he went to the guard’s office to find Geng Qing.

Compared to Bai Lu’s refreshed appearance, Geng Qing still looked like he was half-dead, his expression despondent, eyes lifeless, staggering and swaying, as if he would fade away at any moment, flying away like a crane.

When Bai Lu approached him, Geng Qing was leaning against a tree, doubled over as if about to vomit, resembling a pregnant woman in her third trimester.

Seeing Bai Lu approaching, he wiped his mouth and numbly said, “I feel like I haven’t been able to eat for the past three days.”

Bai Lu patted his shoulder reassuringly, “It’s okay, three days without food won’t kill you.”

Geng Qing gave him a strange look, “Aren’t you feeling nauseous too?”

Bai Lu smiled mysteriously, “You’re obviously single. Find a partner, and you’ll understand.”

Geng Qing: “??? I thought His Majesty would have thrown you into the water for three days and three nights. I didn’t expect him to be so affectionate with you again so soon?! His Majesty is really not picky…”

Bai Lu didn’t say anything, as a rogue takes action instead of words. He simply lifted his foot and kicked Geng Qing over.

With a thud, Geng Qing fell like a proper defeated dog. He got up, holding his old waist, groaning in pain as he climbed up from the ground, mournfully accusing, “Why did you hit me? You look so refined, how could you be so rough?”

Bai Lu raised his hand to threaten him, “If you dare to talk nonsense again, I’ll hit you. Do you believe me?”

Geng Qing trembled, quickly admitting his mistake, moving closer to Bai Lu to massage his shoulders, trying to please him, “Then, Brother Lu, where are we going next?”

Bai Lu thought for a moment, “The palace court?”

“Huh? We haven’t done anything wrong, why go to that unlucky place?” Geng Qing protested.

Bai Lu explained, “Isn’t Shen Chu Yun examining the body there? I want to ask about the cause of death.”

“The body…ugh…the body, he wouldn’t keep the body in the palace court, it should be in the mortuary.”

Bai Lu nodded, “Take me there.”

Although reluctant, Geng Qing couldn’t refuse Bai Lu’s gentle request. With a handkerchief covering his nose and mouth, he reluctantly followed Bai Lu, feeling nauseous from the smell.

The mortuary was located somewhere near the dungeon, still underground. Bai Lu felt a chill as he descended the stairs, the air damp and cold. Perhaps the craftsmen were afraid that the body would quickly decompose in the summer heat, so they chose to build the mortuary underground.

Geng Qing, likely still traumatized by the ghastly scene, shrunk behind a pillar, unwilling to approach.

Bai Lu looked back at him, “What are you standing there for? Come here, Chief Guard.”

Geng Qing frowned, “Don’t mock me, you’re the Chief Guard, you’re formidable. As for me, just the smell makes me…ugh!”

Geng Qing rushed outside to vomit, leaving Bai Lu shaking his head and continuing down the stairs.

Inside the mortuary, there were several small rooms, with a central hall of over fifty square meters. Sunlight streamed in from a skylight above, ensuring some ventilation.

In the center of the hall lay a large iron bed, upon which rested the gruesome remains of Mei Fei.

Bai Lu couldn’t help but sigh. Although Mei Fei wasn’t a good person, her appearance was undeniably beautiful. To see her like this, exposed and studied after death, was quite desolate, considering how much emphasis she placed on her looks in life.

He couldn’t help but wonder, who had such a significant grudge against Mei Fei to take her life and leave her body exposed like this?

Mei Fei was known for her arrogance, leveraging her brother’s position as a general and her status as a noble concubine. She likely made many enemies in the palace. But after all these years, why would someone strike now?

These few days, these few days…

Wait a minute!

Bai Lu suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Wasn’t he the one who had the most conflict with Mei Fei in the past few days?

If Bai Lu were to investigate the case, he would surely be the prime suspect. From a motive perspective, he had a significant suspicion. Not to mention, just a couple of days ago, he had secretly visited Donghua Pavilion. Who knew if the peach maid had recognized him?

Just as he was pondering, a small door nearby creaked open, causing Bai Lu to startle, immediately on guard.

A tall figure in white emerged, seemingly unfazed by Bai Lu’s presence. He smiled gently, not surprised to see him, and asked kindly, “What brings you here?”

Bai Lu hadn’t forgotten the screams heard in the palace courtyard that night, nor had he forgotten Shen Chu Yun’s calm demeanor as he wiped blood from his hands.

His instincts told him this person wasn’t someone to mess with, much like Chu Ya, a dangerous individual. So, he remained cautious and replied, “I want to know how Mei Fei died.”

“Oh, I’m investigating that,” Shen Chu Yun replied casually, walking over to the bed where the body lay.

He seemed accustomed to such gruesome scenes and smells, not even furrowing his brow. He grabbed a box from the side, revealing an array of delicate knives and other instruments.

Bai Lu felt a shiver down his spine, as if these were cruel torture devices. He instinctively took a step back.

As if seeing through Bai Lu’s thoughts, Shen Chu Yun chuckled, “Don’t worry, this set is for the dead, not the living.”

Bai Lu breathed a sigh of relief, only to be startled by Shen Chu Yun’s next words, “There’s also a set for the living. Interested in trying?”

“Absolutely not!” Bai Lu responded firmly.

Shen Chu Yun smiled mischievously, “Let me tell you a secret. His Majesty specifically instructed me to tailor a set for you.”

Bai Lu froze, feeling a chill run down his spine, hastily asking, “What? Tailor a set for me? Was this His Majesty’s order?!”

But Shen Chu Yun didn’t answer. Instead, he seemed surprised and hummed in acknowledgment, as if he had made a discovery on Mei Fei’s body.

Bai Lu approached, witnessing Shen Chu Yun pluck a slender golden needle from the Baihui acupoint on Mei Fei’s head. Shen Chu Yun sighed, tossing the blood-stained needle onto a nearby porcelain plate, “It seems this is the lethal weapon.”