Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

Chapter 117 Begin the layout

Chongde Pavilion in the east of the city is a property owned by Jing Zhichen.

On the surface, it is engaged in the business of writing, but its greatest function is to serve as a message transfer station for Jing Zhichen's faction. Secret agents all come here to deliver messages under the guise of purchasing writing.

When Jing Zhichen received Xu Xingyin's letter, he was discussing the matter of Queen Lu with the East Palace's assistants.

After Empress Xiao Lu was treated coldly by Emperor Yanning for many days, Prince An knelt outside Longxiang Palace for a whole day and begged for mercy, which finally softened Emperor Yanning's attitude a little.

The ministers in the Eastern Palace were all indignant. They felt that they had put in so much effort but failed to make Empress Lu suffer a serious setback. They were really angry.

Jing Zhichen was quite open-minded and just said calmly:

“It takes time for ice to freeze three feet thick, and it takes time for water to wear away a stone.”

Since His Royal Highness had said so, the others did not want to dwell on the matter any further. They all nodded in agreement, "Your Highness is absolutely right!"

Jing Zhichen was used to this group of people flattering him, and there was no unnecessary emotion on his face.

He took the envelope handed to him by Cui Detao, opened it and read the information inside. He couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips slightly.

Then, he calmly folded the letter and put it away, looking at the ministers in the East Palace and said calmly.

"Don't worry, everyone. Someone has given me a new idea, and I think it's a good one."

……

Although Xu Xingyin's method still has some flaws, generally speaking he has a sense of the overall situation.

After further improvement by the ministers of the Eastern Palace, it can be implemented directly.

After getting rid of this worry, Jing Zhichen felt much better. After the ministers of the East Palace left, he called Cui Detao into the house.

"Miss Xu Qi personally delivered it?"

"Your Highness, it was sent by Miss Xu Qi's maid. I have seen that girl before. She always follows Miss Xu Qi. I think she must be someone she trusts."

Cui Detao carefully pondered over this sentence, and after a moment's reflection, he hastily added: "By the way, Miss Xu Qi also brought a gift for His Highness!"

"Oh?"

Jing Zhichen's originally drooping mouth corners slightly raised, as if he was very interested in Cui Detao's second half of the sentence, "What is it?"

"It's Box White Peony, a famous white tea from Jiangnan."

"Well, she does have a heart."

Jing Zhichen nodded, picked up a book from the shelf, and then sat down on the bed slowly, "Try it."

Cui Detao stepped down and turned around to hand the task to his apprentice Xiao Anzi. Xiao Anzi scratched his head in confusion.

"Master, doesn't His Highness only drink green tea?"

"What do you know!" Cui Detao glared at Xiao Anzi, "Your Highness, you have other intentions!"

……

Old Madam Xu understood the principle of striking while the iron is hot better than anyone else, and the next day she busily arranged the marriages of the Xu family's girls.

With the issuance of the imperial edict, Duke Xu's Mansion became one of the most popular families in the capital.

Now that the Duke's Mansion had released this news, the people who came to visit almost broke the door of the Mansion.

While Old Madam Xu was busy finding men for the girls, Chen was also busy preparing for the New Year. Xu Xingyin, who had nothing to do, went to the garden alone to look at the flowers.

Although the garden of the Duke's Mansion was well maintained, it was not worth Xu Xingyin's going to see it in the snow.

No one knew what Xu Xingyin was planning, and they all tried to persuade her earnestly to take care of her health.

Xu Xingyin pretended not to hear, took a sip of tea, then opened the book and read a few pages. Only when he saw the woman passing by, wrapped up tightly, did he put the book down and smiled.

Look, aren’t the flowers she wants to appreciate here?

The person who came was concubine Zhang from the third room. Concubine Zhang had always been favored by the third master Xu Xiu De. The mistress of the third room, Mrs. Wang, was jealous and had always made things difficult for Concubine Zhang.

Three years ago, Aunt Zhang secretly avoided taking the contraceptive pills, and carefully concealed the good news. Later, Wang found out and used some tricks to get an abortion.

After that incident, Aunt Zhang became much more low-key and was soon completely forgotten by the Third Master Xu Xiu De.

Everyone said that Aunt Zhang had lost interest in competing for favor because of her miscarriage.

Only Xu Xingyin knew that Aunt Zhang was not the one who would suffer in silence.

From being domineering to being silent, she just became smarter and knew that if she alerted the enemy, she would be the only one who would suffer, and a fatal blow was the best way to retaliate.

She was waiting for an opportunity, the right moment.

Aunt Zhang was walking with her head down when she saw an unfamiliar little maidservant step forward and block her way.

She frowned slightly, and saw the little maid bowing politely, and then continued.

"Madam Zhang, our young lady may have caught a cold while appreciating the plum blossoms. She is feeling a little uncomfortable now. She has sent someone to call a doctor. I wonder if you can help me and the maid to take the young lady back to her room?"

Aunt Zhang was stunned, then she looked up at the person in the pavilion. When she saw it was Xu Xingyin, she was very confused, but still nodded obediently.

After all, the person in front of her is the future Crown Princess. How could she afford to offend her?

After Aunt Zhang sent Xu Xingyin back to the yard in confusion, Dangui kindly invited Aunt Zhang to have some hot tea.

Aunt Zhang had just taken a sip of tea when she was so frightened by what Xu Xingyin said that her tongue was burned. It took her a long time to barely catch up with Xu Xingyin's thoughts.

"I heard that Aunt Zhang was also a daughter of a wealthy family, but her luck turned bad and her family fell into poverty. In order to support her brothers' studies, she sold herself to the mansion as a concubine. In terms of family background, Aunt Zhang is no worse than Third Aunt. Even if we ignore family background, Third Uncle has never been seen to have a long-lasting affection for any of the beauties in his room. But Aunt Zhang is different. Just this point alone makes Aunt Zhang far better than Third Aunt, isn't it?"

"It's just a past event. What's the point of Miss Seven saying this?"

"Mrs. Zhang is quite low-key."

Xu Xingyin held a cup of tea and sat cross-legged on the Arhat bed, looking lazy.

"I heard that among the candidates who passed the imperial examination this year, there is Aunt Zhang's brother, right? I heard from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that he is a man of extraordinary talent and learning, and I think he will have a good future."

"My younger brother is successful, and I am happy as his elder sister."

"Mrs. Zhang is a smart woman, and I admire her very much. I have always hated to see a pearl covered in dust, and I couldn't help wanting to wipe off the dust after seeing it, but I don't know if Mrs. Zhang has this in mind?"

Aunt Zhang turned Xu Xingyin's words over in her mind for a few times, and she was still not quite sure what Xu Xingyin meant. But from what he said now, it seemed that Xu Xingyin wanted to help her.

So, after thinking for a moment, Aunt Zhang nodded.

"If you are a bright pearl, how can you let it be covered in dust?"

"I can help you, and there is a good opportunity right now. It depends on whether you dare to do it."