After being a widow for half my life, I found out that my husband was not dead.

The emperor lowered his eyes, obviously thinking about the eldest princess's words.

"The four ministers just asked for a strict investigation of the Seventh. The first one is to seize all the property of Zhenbei Palace, including your shops. Although I did not agree, I feel that we should investigate." As he said that, the emperor glanced at Liu Yunxiang. .

After hearing this, Liu Yunxiang couldn't help but feel nervous. She searched all the property in the Zhenbei Prince's Mansion. This would also cut off her path.

"Search Zhenbei's palace to fill the national treasury, and then various places will ask for military pay. The emperor has to distribute it to them. When they have strong soldiers and horses, Shengjing will not be surrounded by wolves." Liu Yunxiang said.

What she didn't say was that once Yan Mu fell, the emperor would have no choice but to make the good-for-nothing Lao Si his crown prince. Under the attack of Qin Feishi and Lu Changan, it would be difficult for him to protect himself, let alone the throne.

The emperor pondered for a moment, then looked up at Liu Yunxiang, "What case did you just say you wanted to re-investigate?"

Liu Yunxiang's mind changed and he said: "In the case of the murder of the fifth girl of the Marquis of Jing'an by the third lady of Yangguo Palace, the third lady changed her confession and said that the real murderer of the fifth girl was Xue Hefeng. She was forced by Xue Hefeng Plea guilty.”

"Has this case been tried by the three judicial divisions?"

Liu Yunxiang pursed his lips and said, "Tried."

"Is the case closed?"

"over."

The emperor frowned, "In this case, there is no way to overturn the verdict. If you come to ask me, why don't I ignore the law?"

Liu Yunxiang hurriedly lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty is wise and will not let the dead die with their eyes open, innocent people take the blame, and the murderers go unpunished."

The emperor snorted coldly, pondered for a while, and said: "When the late emperor was on the throne, there was a precedent like this. When it was time to carry out the execution, new doubts arose in the case. The reason why the trial was extra special at that time was because it was the relatives of the deceased who knocked He went up to hear the drum and went up to the Holy Spirit to listen. According to the law, the late emperor must listen to his grievances and order another trial."

"But Marquis Jing'an was stationed outside. When the news reached him, he rushed back and found that Feng had already been executed."

The emperor snorted, "I have given you an idea, you can figure it out yourself."

The emperor said he was tired and no longer kept the eldest princess and Liu Yunxiang, so they came out of the study room first. On the way out of the palace, Liu Yunxiang thanked the eldest princess.

"You don't need to thank me. I just entered the palace after weighing the pros and cons. In the past, I didn't want to participate in the party struggle because Murong Tuo was behind me. He had military power. Whoever ascended the throne as the new emperor would be afraid of our eldest princess. It’s just that now, Murong Tuo and I have reconciled. Without this support, I have to make long-term plans. No matter it is Lao Si, Qin Feishi or Lu Changan, none of them can protect the honor of this palace if they ascend the throne. , it is better to place hope in Lao Qi, at least he has a good heart."

The eldest princess analyzed it very well and indeed made the best choice.

"I still want to thank you for choosing to stand with Yan Mu at this juncture."

The eldest princess was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Liu Yunxiang, "One more thing, I also want to thank you."

"Thank me?"

"Yes, thank you for taking care of Mo Ran for so long."

Back at the palace, Liu Yunxiang also felt worried.

The Marquis of Jingan must be hopeless, and the remaining members of the Marquis Mansion include Xie Lincheng and Xie Linyu. They seem to have followed the Marquis of Jingan to garrison in other places.

"Except for these three people, there is no one else in the Jing'an Marquis Mansion." Liu Yunxiang said helplessly.

Jinyan came in with tea, and when he heard this, he asked, "What is the girl worried about?"

Liu Yunxiang sighed and told Jin Yan about Xiao Wu.

Jin Yan thought for a while and said: "There are still people in the Jing'an Hou Mansion in the capital!"

Liu Yunxiang hurriedly sat up straight, "Who?"

"Big girl!"

"Big girl?" Liu Yunxiang was silent. There was indeed a big girl in the first house, but she had never seen this girl in her previous life or this one. When she first got married, she would have been curious, but when she mentioned this, the eldest lady's expression became extremely bad, as if she wished she had never given birth to this daughter.

"The slave asked the aunts in the house. They secretly told the slave that the eldest girl was married to a wealthy family, but within two years of her marriage, the eldest son-in-law committed a crime. Not only was he fired from his official position, but his home was also ransacked. The eldest girl's husband's family was in decline, and food and housing became a problem. The eldest girl went home to ask for help. At first, the eldest lady helped, but then as the number of times increased, she began to look down on the eldest girl, scolded her, beat her, and even refused to let her in. Family. Gradually, the eldest girl broke off the relationship with the family. But the nanny said that the eldest girl’s family bought a house in the west of the city and settled there. "

Liu Yunxiang frowned after hearing this. The old lady and the eldest lady in the previous life passed away one after another, and the eldest girl did not show up. In the following decades, whether the Hou Mansion was declining or prospering, she did not visit again. The relationship was simply broken off. crisp.

Is it possible to ask her to help Xiao Wu play the Dengwen drum?

Besides, the Dengwen drum is not beaten in vain. No matter who knocks or what they accuse, they will be punished thirty times.

Liu Yunxiang sighed. In the current situation, no matter what, she had to give this big girl a try.

Early the next morning, Liu Yunxiang took Zijin to Xicheng. I asked around all the way and went around several alleys before I found the door of Xie Wenying's house.

The yard is an ordinary farmyard, with one door open. Looking in from the outside, you can see three main rooms with wing rooms on both sides. The yard is not big, but it is very neat and tidy.

Liu Yunxiang was about to ask Zijin to knock on the door, when he saw a woman in a brown cotton skirt coming out of the main room carrying a load. She was not tall, thin and black. She held the load with both hands and walked out neatly. .

"Ying Niang, slow down a step."

At this time, a tall and thin man chased him out. This man was wearing a plain gown with patched cuffs. He looked gentle, but his face was a little pale. He was lame in one leg and walked slowly and slowly. He chased after him and stuffed a few scrolls into the basket.

"Sell these calligraphy and paintings on the market, and use the money to buy yourself two spring shirts." The man looked at the woman and said warmly.

"I understand. You don't have to worry about it. Go back and lie down. I'll do the work at home when I get back."

"You come back early, we can eat what we can't sell ourselves."

"Okay, got it."

Seeing the woman walking out, Liu Yunxiang pulled Zijin and took a few steps back.

The woman came out carrying the load, sighed for some reason, and then walked towards the entrance of the alley.

Liu Yunxiang looked into the courtyard and saw the man coming out quickly after entering the house, hobbling with a broom to sweep the floor.

"Dad, Mom wants you to go back to the house and lie down."

At this time, a boy ran out. He was tall and probably around ten years old. He grabbed the broom from the man's hand and said, "I'll sweep it. You go back and lie down quickly, otherwise your legs will hurt again at night."

The man smiled and said, "Then you scan it quickly. When it's done, daddy will teach you how to read."

"What's the use of reading so many books."

"Of course it's useful. You can take the imperial examination."

"To take the imperial examination, you need a letter of recommendation from the academy. Our family can't even afford it."

"Don't say that. Mom and dad will raise the money. Just study hard."

The boy nodded helplessly, "Okay, you go back to the house and rest first. I'll study with you after I finish cleaning."

Liu Yunxiang took Zijin to the market and saw Xie Wenying setting up a stall selling steamed buns. There were several calligraphy and paintings hanging next to her, but no one cared about them.

The sky was darkening and it seemed like it was going to rain. Pedestrians hurried home, and fewer and fewer people bought steamed buns. Xie Wenying had a worried look on her face. Liu Yunxiang went to a nearby restaurant and asked Zijin to go find Xie Wenying and ask her to come over to see her.