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As Yong Huai emerged from the Office of Censors, he happened to witness Qin Junxiang engaged in a fierce battle. With sheer determination, he managed to close the heavy doors of the Office of Censors before swiftly making his way towards Sang Qingxiao.
"You really didn't have to come out," Sang Qingxiao remarked.
"No, your abilities surpass mine, but in Jingjing City, the Demon Catchers still look to me as their leader. If I were to hide today and word got out, not only would my authority be diminished, but it would also bring trouble to the Yong Family. The reason I delayed my exit was to ensure that others from the Office of Censors could leave through the back door. I instructed them to take a detour and evacuate as many nearby residents as possible."
After speaking, Yong Huai looked up at the sky and spat softly, "How did this plague god manage to escape? The resentment within the Office of Censors is already heavy, and with this curse added on top, it’s practically doubled. The dark energy in the air is growing thicker."
Sang Qingxiao also glanced upwards. "As long as I can return quickly, it shouldn't be a problem. With more talismans for purification, we should be able to arrange for the surrounding residents to return home by night."
Yong Huai furrowed his brow. "Did I make too much noise? With such a commotion at the Office of Censors, the Court will soon catch wind of it. If His Majesty asks me about it, I truly wouldn't know how to respond."
"It’s not you who caused the real disturbance, so why worry?"
"I'm mainly concerned about dragging you into this, Miss Sang. Once His Majesty learns the truth, even if you don't want to intervene, you'll have no choice. If this curse were to fall upon you, my guilt would be immense."
Sang Qingxiao huffed in annoyance. "But you still went ahead and did it."
Yong Huai felt a wave of guilt wash over him. "I’m very sorry; I just made a choice. There are too many innocent people around us."
Sang Qingxiao let out a cold snort. Given that he hadn't fled and was standing shoulder to shoulder with her in battle, she accepted his apology. In truth, she wasn't really angry; she was merely putting on a stern face. The head of the Demon Catchers' apology was something she could hold against him later.
Qin Junxiang finally managed to calm down but noticed Sang Qingxiao and Yong Huai whispering together. The absence of anyone coming out from the Office of Censors and the unusually closed doors extinguished any lingering hope he had.
"Lord Yong!" Qin Junxiang called out with a heavy tone that conveyed his frustration. "Regarding my sister Qianqian, do you have any other information that you haven't shared with me?"
Yong Huai protested vehemently. "Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to share; it's just that I truly don't know how to explain it. I've never encountered a situation like this concerning the Consort of the Second Prince. Sending messages back to the Yong Family through Pigeon Post takes time—it's not something that happens quickly."
"I haven't just sent letters; I've also read quite a few books during these days. You can ask anyone at the Office of Censors; ever since I started treating the Consort of the Second Prince, I haven't returned home at all. I've been searching through various texts and have spent countless sleepless nights doing so."
"I barely have time for three meals a day and have dragged Miss Sang into discussions about it as well. But despite our discussions, we never reach any conclusions—there's simply too little information available."
"Every time I examined her, I asked questions of the Consort of the Second Prince; she either deflected my inquiries or remained silent altogether. For something as common as fever or cough, doctors need to ask detailed questions—let alone this bizarre ailment."
The Second Prince complained that I hadn't said anything, while I wanted to blame the two of you for being so secretive with me! Yong Huai spoke with reason, and at the end, he was quite blunt. Qin Junxiang suddenly remembered that Yong Huai was not someone he could casually reprimand.
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