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

An hour later, Xu Xingyin stood outside the room where Jing Zhichen was meeting, holding a food box, and stopped Ao Ying who was about to go in to report. By the time Jing Zhichen finished his meeting, it was already night outside.

Xu Xingyin thought he wouldn't have to wait long, so he sat in the pavilion outside the house and read a book.

However, she ended up finishing the book while waiting and fell asleep due to exhaustion.

As soon as Jing Zhichen went out, he saw her. She was sleeping crookedly with her head supported by one hand, and she didn't even notice that her book had fallen to the ground.

Ao Ying hurriedly reported: "The Crown Princess is here to bring you food. She has been waiting for a whole afternoon."

"Why don't you come and report?"

"The Crown Princess wouldn't allow it, saying that we can't let His Highness miss out on important matters."

"Ah."

Jing Zhichen responded softly and whispered to Aoying: "Go get a cloak."

Ao Ying stepped back in response, and Jing Zhichen stepped forward and bent down to pick up the book that had fallen on the ground. It was "The Rebellion of Bo Wu", which described the battle that led to the destruction of the country by Emperor Bo Wu of the previous dynasty.

Ao Ying, holding the cloak, came back, and Jing Zhichen subconsciously hid the book in his wide sleeves.

He took the cloak and put it on Xu Xingyin. The sleeping man seemed to sense the movement and rubbed his eyes and called softly, "Your Highness".

The sleepy murmur had a soft ending, like a feather that tickled people's hearts, and the person who heard it softened his voice for no reason.

"Wake you up?"

Xu Xingyin shook his head and asked again, "Your Highness, are you done with your work?"

"Ah."

Jing Zhichen took a seat in response, and with a wave of his hand, the servants in the courtyard retreated tactfully.

When there were only two people left in the courtyard, he handed over the book he had just picked up, "Why are you reading this book?"

Although "The Rebellion of Bo Wu" is a documentary book, it is still related to the previous dynasty. In addition, women tend to read more poems and songs. There are not many such books. Xu Xingyin's identity is special, so it is easy for people to use them as a target if they see them.

Xu Xingyin realized this belatedly and could only explain it weakly to Jing Zhichen.

"I just happened to see it and read it. My grandfather said that learning from history can help us understand the rise and fall of nations, so I always read these in the past."

"General Chen is a good official." Jing Zhichen commented lightly, but still reminded him: "But you should read less of these in the future."

"I see. Oh, by the way, I prepared sweet soup for you."

Xu Xingyin opened the food box next to him and wanted to give it to Jing Zhichen, but he realized that the soup inside had gone cold.

Just as he was about to take it back, another pair of hands grabbed the other side of the food box.

When I looked up, who else could it be but Jing Zhichen?

"The soup is cold. I'm afraid it's not safe to eat it. I'll ask the kitchen to prepare something hot."

"It doesn't matter."

Jing Zhichen held the lunch box with great persistence, showing no intention of letting go. "The weather is still a little hot right now, so this will help cool you down."

"Ok."

Jing Zhichen insisted, and Xu Xingyin was afraid of pulling Jing Zhichen's wound, so he no longer refused and personally brought the sweet soup in front of Jing Zhichen.

Jing Zhichen took a bite and asked suddenly.

“You stewed it?”

"Ah."

Xu Xingyin nodded, "Chun Xiang taught me how to cook this. Naturally, the ingredients here are not as abundant as in the palace, and the taste is not as good as that made by the imperial chef. If it doesn't taste good, Your Highness doesn't have to force it."

"tasty."

Upon hearing this, Jing Zhichen put another spoonful of sweet soup into his mouth. He really didn't look unhappy. Maybe it was because of the sweet soup, but Jing Zhichen seemed to be in a very good mood. He even took the initiative to tell Xu Xingyin about the countermeasures they had discussed in the past few days.

Jing Zhichen's plan is to use the salt transportation monopoly as a clue, make breakthroughs one by one, and dig deeper and deeper.

Although there is no definite evidence at the moment, according to Jing Zhichen's judgment, this matter is most likely related to Zhang Zishi.

After hearing this, Xu Xingyin shook his head and said, "Your Highness, this plan is too conservative."

Jing Zhichen naturally knew that this move was conservative, but it was also the safest way.

As soon as Xu Xingyin opened his mouth this way, he could almost guess what Xu Xingyin was planning, but he saw through it without saying it out loud, and looked like he wanted to hear the details.

"Zhang Zishi has a very good reputation and is regarded by the people as an honest official. If he had extraordinary abilities, he probably wouldn't be so popular with the people. The salt transport case is indeed serious, but for Zhang Zishi, as long as he manages it properly, it will only be a crime of negligence in the end. Besides, if Your Highness investigates this matter, it will definitely alert the enemy. As long as he reacts and clears up the original evidence, we will be at a disadvantage."

"So what do you think?"

"If there is no solid evidence, but Your Highness insists on investigating this matter, His Majesty will definitely hear some unfavorable comments about Your Highness. Therefore, it would be better to find evidence and then hand it over to Your Highness for investigation, which will also give him a reason."

When Xu Xingyin said this, he straightened his clothes and sat upright, looking ready for battle. "Therefore, Your Highness, why don't you let me handle this matter."

Hearing Xu Xingyin's words, Jing Zhichen didn't seem surprised, but reminded her calmly.

"As you just said, the punishment for the salt transport incident is only a crime of negligence, at most a salary reduction and demotion. The Zhennan General's Mansion is a pillar of the country, and slander is a serious crime. Once it is confirmed, it may bring disaster to the entire family. If the Zhang family finds out about this, they will stop you from investigating it at all costs, which will be very dangerous. Even the identity of the Crown Princess may not be able to protect you. Do you understand this?"

"I see."

Xu Xingyin still maintained the same posture as before and responded with a sonorous and powerful sentence.

"I am the granddaughter of the Zhennan General's Mansion. No one is more suitable than me to investigate this case."

Xu Xingyin's tenacious appearance was indeed somewhat similar to the old General Chen in Jing Zhichen's memory. He was like the shining sun, dispelling the clouds and fog, leaving no place for the dark clouds to hide.

Without waiting for Jing Zhichen to refute, the little girl continued talking seriously and analyzed the matter seriously with Jing Zhichen.

"Zhang Zishi's first wife, Tong, was married to him before he became successful. Although she had not received much education, she was well-known in Jiangning for her ability to manage the household. Zhang Zishi, who only sought fame and reputation, did not want to be branded as someone who had abandoned his wife, so he was polite to Tong. However, their relationship was only superficial, and they were not very close in private. In order to secure her position as Mrs. Zhang, Tong paid close attention to Zhang Zishi's affairs and knew everything about him."

"You want to use Tong's as a breakthrough point?"

"Exactly."

Xu Xingyin nodded, "If we were to say who knows Zhang Zishi best in this world, it would probably be this Tong."

Jing Zhichen nodded in agreement upon hearing this, "In the marriage between Zhang and Tong, the relationship is more about interests. Once the balance of interests is broken, it will be a disaster and each of them will flee. The way to break the deadlock is also very simple..."