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

All the ladies were very good at observing people's words and expressions. As soon as Xu Xingyin finished speaking, they knew that the young Crown Princess was lacking in calmness. She was complaining about the restrictive and boring life!

They all agreed immediately, and Zhang Tongshi was even more inspired and proposed with a smile.

"Does your Highness want to see a play? Recently, a troupe of actors came to Jiangning. No one who has seen it has a bad opinion of it. Would you like me to invite the troupe to liven up the show for you?"

Zhang Tong's renewed show of goodwill made Xu Xingyin unable to help but look up to the woman in front of him.

With such flexibility, it's no wonder that he can restrain a cunning man like Zhang Zishi.

"Very good."

A joyful response finally made Zhang Tong feel relieved.

The other ladies only hated themselves for not having as quick brains as Zhang Tong and not being able to show their faces in front of the Crown Princess.

Before he had even gotten over his annoyance, Xu Xingyin's next words made him look at Zhang Tongshi with gloating again.

"I haven't seen you ladies for a long time. It would be nice for us to have a get-together this time since Madam Zhang is hosting."

Zhang Tong invited a troupe of actors, but the Crown Princess invited all the ladies to gather together. Zhang Tong is actually making wedding dresses for others!

The ladies smiled and thanked Zhang Tongshi one after another. Zhang Tongshi, who had been tricked, could only smile and respond, feeling bitter.

After settling this matter, everyone chatted with Xu Xingyin for a while, then asked them to send the guest away and closed the door.

Zhang Tong left the inn with a smile on her face, said goodbye to the ladies, and her face turned dark as she returned to the carriage. The maid beside her was even more indignant.

Maid A: "What's wrong with this girl from the Xu family? She used to call our Madam aunt affectionately when she saw her, but now that she has become a phoenix, she is so indifferent to our Madam!"

"Of course not!" Maid B replied, "Everyone knows that the Crown Princess and Madam Lu didn't get along in the past! Now the two of them are as close as if they were wearing the same trousers. Isn't this clearly targeting our Madam?"

Maid A tilted her head in confusion, "How could this be? Madam, you have no grudges against her in the past or today, why is she targeting you like this!"

The words "no grudges in the past and no hatred in the present" seemed to remind Zhang Tongshi of something. Her face turned pale in an instant. She sternly stopped the conversation of the maids and turned to give instructions to an old and gloomy nanny.

"Tell the young master about this and ask him to secretly investigate whether the Crown Princess has heard any gossip."

"Yes."

As for Jing Zhichen, he also worked hard for the "divide and rule" strategy for the two of them.

He moved into the government office to work with an look of "who else but me", leaving the newly married princess alone in the empty room, just like Dayu who "passed by his home three times without entering".

The officials saw that the prince was so dedicated to his duties, so how could they dare to be lazy?

They followed suit and went to the government office to work, and would not return home until the case was resolved.

On the one hand, it can demonstrate the image of being loyal to one's duties, and on the other hand, it can also be used to prove one's innocence.

Every day the yamen was crowded with officials, and the scene was even more lively than the joint trial of the three courts.

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Zhang Zishi and Zhang Tongshi had only one son, Zhang Songping.

Zhang Songping was spoiled by Zhang Tongshi, a real dandy. Now that he is older, he looks more reliable than before.

Xu Xingyin knew that Zhang Tong would ask someone to find out, and had already made all the arrangements. So although the process was "twists and turns", Zhang Songping still lived up to expectations and found out the information that Zhang Tong wanted.

"Mother, I'm afraid the Crown Princess knows about the incident at the Zhennan General's Mansion."

"How did you know that?"

"Did you go and see the maidservants around her this time? Were there twins? My son used some connections to go to the prison to see Liu Yongfeng. Liu Yongfeng said that the twins were imprisoned in Ge Township, and an old servant from the general's mansion was also imprisoned with them. Think about it, the twins were rescued, and the old servant was also rescued. Who knows what the old servant might know!"

"This can only mean that the Crown Princess has met the old servant of the General's Mansion. As for whether the old servant knows about what happened back then and whether he told her, it's all just our guess! Don't scare yourself without evidence."

Zhang Songping was very unhappy after being scolded by his mother, and he pouted and retorted.

"When Xu Qi was in Jiangning, his relationship with mother was not very good, but on the surface, it was always acceptable. Now his attitude has changed so much, doesn't mother think it's strange? If he didn't suspect this matter, how could he be so disrespectful to you?"

"Okay, let's put this matter aside for now, and don't bother with it anymore. The Crown Princess just returned to Jiangning, and she intends to establish her authority. Your father is the head of the Jiangnan officials, so it's not surprising that she uses me to establish her authority."

Zhang Tong was also very puzzled by Xu Xingyin's sudden change in attitude, but she was afraid that her disappointing son would turn around and cause trouble again, so she had to patiently comfort him with a few words, even though the reason could not even convince herself.

Zhang Songping agreed hesitantly, only to hear Zhang Tong sigh again.

"Let's visit the post station again tomorrow and find out more about the Crown Princess."

On the second day, Zhang Tong went to the post station early in the morning to arrange for the troupe to enter the garden. She was busy until the afternoon, when Xu Xingyin entered the garden chatting and laughing with a group of officials' wives.

Xu Xingyin didn't come to see any play, so when it came time to choose the play, he gave the choice to the wives of the officials.

Perhaps seeing that Xu Xingyin clearly disliked Zhang Tongshi's attitude, there were some wives of officials who took advantage of his misfortune to curry favor with him. When choosing a play, she chose "A Good Wife is a Peaceful Wife" with a sweet smile, and then talked to Zhang Tongshi with a smile.

"Mrs. Zhang is well-known for her virtue and should be regarded as a role model for mistresses."

Zhang Tong's face turned a little ugly when she heard that, but she quickly concealed her displeasure and responded with a smile.

"All women in the world look up to the mother of a country as their role model. How can a minister like you, the Crown Princess, be worthy of the title of role model?"

This sentence was neither light nor heavy, but it severely criticized the official's wife who had just spoken. She was so angry that her teeth were about to break, and she quickly knelt in front of Xu Xingyin.

"I am a humble woman, and I have absolutely no intention of offending the Crown Princess."

"I know, it was just a joke, Madam Qin, please stand up."

Xu Xingyin gently lifted the lid and smiled as he praised Zhang Tongshi, "Everyone knows that Madam Zhang is a good housekeeper. She has been busy for us for most of the day. How can she not be worthy of being called a role model?"

Xu Xingyin's attitude clearly showed that he was protecting Madam Qin, and Zhang Tong could only smile.

"Thank you for the compliment, Princess Consort."

"Everyone, take your seats. The show is about to begin."

Xu Xingyin agreed and warmly pulled Lu Liu and Madam Qin to sit on his left and right. On the contrary, Zhang Tong, who had been busy for most of the day, could only sit below Madam Qin.

"This play, 'A Good Wife is a Peaceful One', is a new play that has been released recently. It is very exciting. Madam Zhang should take a good look at it."

Madam Qin was very proud after sitting down. She turned around and said this to Zhang Tong, then called the maid to serve tea.

"Go, make Madam Zhang a cup of mint tea to help reduce her fever."