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

In addition, Qiongguang also found out a very important point.

The boss behind Xiangyu Pavilion is a woman who goes to check the account books of Xiangyu Pavilion once a month.

This woman is very cautious. She is a core figure in Xiangyu Pavilion and not many people have seen her.

Jing Zhichen pondered for a moment, then told Qiongguang to continue staring at Xiangyu Pavilion. After a pause, he spoke again.

"Spread the news and say that I intend to reshuffle the Jiangnan officialdom."

On the other hand, another day passed, and Xu Xingyin did not wait for Zhang Tong's confession, but received a note from Lu Liu.

The relationship between Lu Liushi and Xu Xingyin was not close. Even though Xu Xingyin acted closer to Lu Liushi this time for the sake of Tongshi's face in the next chapter, they were not close enough to pass a letter.

However, since the Lu family dared to post this message, Xu Xingyin naturally had to go and find out what was going on.

After all, the Chen and Lu families were old friends back then, so it wasn't strange for them to visit each other.

The purpose of the banquet was to appreciate chrysanthemums. Dozens of pots of chrysanthemums of various varieties were placed in the garden for Xu Xingyin and Lu Liushi to appreciate slowly. Maids and old women followed in a long line, carrying tea and snacks.

At this time of year, the sun in the south of the Yangtze River is no longer very strong.

The slowly falling light is particularly comfortable, making people feel much lazier.

Xu Xingyin was not very willing to go to the pavilion, so he sat on the railing of the curved bridge, grabbed some fish food and scattered it, watching a group of red koi scrambling for the food.

After Lu Liu picked out a few trivial topics, she suddenly asked Xu Xingyin.

"In two days it will be the tenth day of the lunar month. If you are free, would you like to go to Qingcheng Mountain with me to burn incense? The temple has a new chef who is very good at making vegetarian meals. Although they are vegetarian dishes, they are more delicious than those in Baocui Tower."

"Really? That's worth a try."

"That's right. There are a lot of people on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month. It's better to go on the tenth day when there are fewer people and it's quieter."

Hearing Xu Xingyin's words, Lu Liu couldn't help curling her lips and said, "Maybe I can meet Madam Zhang."

Xu Xingyin covered her lips in surprise, "Mrs. Zhang?"

"Yes, Madam Zhang goes to Qingcheng Temple to burn incense on the tenth day of every month. However, Madam Zhang goes there to worship Buddha, which is different from me who is greedy. She goes there every month regardless of rain or shine, and she is very pious!"

"In that case, why don't Madam Lu just invite Madam Zhang to come along? They can chat a little along the way, and it would be nice to have some company, right?"

"You don't know, Crown Princess, but Madam Zhang always goes alone to worship Buddha, without even a servant, because she says she's afraid that Buddha will blame her for not being sincere!"

Xu Xingyin nodded thoughtfully, "I see."

……

Xu Xingyin knew clearly that what Lu Liushi said was certainly not just casual talk, but she couldn't figure out the deeper meaning of what Lu Liushi said no matter how hard she thought.

The more I couldn't figure it out, the more upset I became. I tossed and turned in bed for several times, but suddenly an idea came to me.

The reason why he couldn't figure it out was that the person Lu Liu wanted to convey the message to was not him, but Jing Zhichen!

After realizing this, Xu Xingyin couldn't sleep any more. She got up, changed into a dark-colored casual suit, tied her hair into a bun, put on a simple jade hairpin, and went out.

There were people on duty inside and outside the post house. Most of those on the periphery were yamen runners sent by the Jiangning government, while those on duty in the inner courtyard were the Black Tiger Riders and others accompanying the Eastern Palace.

At night, it is normal for the secret guards to be on duty.

After going out, Xu Xingyin called Ao Ying in a low voice and told him that he was going to look for Jing Zhichen. Ao Ying was so scared that he almost fell off the wall, shaking his head like a rattle.

Of course, in the end, under the pressure of Xu Xingyin's "borrowing the power of the tiger", Ao Ying still appeared in the Jiangning government office with Xu Xingyin.

Although there were people guarding outside Jing Zhichen's house, everyone recognized Xu Xingyin and naturally would not stop him, so Xu Xingyin entered Jing Zhichen's house unhindered.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Xu Xingyin opened the door, Jing Zhichen, dressed in a black robe with gold edges, held a sharp knife to her neck.

She was so frightened that she took a step back and her hairpin was hooked off by the door frame, and her hair fell down like a waterfall.

"why you?"

Seeing that it was Xu Xingyin, Jing Zhichen put away his sword swiftly and subconsciously reached out to help her.

Xu Xingyin patted his chest in shock and steadied himself against the door frame.

"I originally came to discuss the affairs of the Zhang Mansion with His Highness, but I didn't expect His Highness to have such a unique way of entertaining guests."

"If someone comes uninvited, how can we not be on guard?"

"..."

Seeing Xu Xingyin steady himself, Jing Zhichen sheathed his sword. With just one sentence, Xu Xingyin had no way to refute. He could only pick up the broken hairpin on the ground and sigh.

"It's a pity to waste this hairpin."

Jing Zhichen glanced at the broken hairpin in her hand, and his disdain became more and more obvious.

"It seems as if the East Palace has treated you unfairly."

Xu Xingyin curled his lips and didn't bother to pay attention to him. He walked straight into the house and talked about business with Jing Zhichen.

After hearing Xu Xingyin's doubts, Jing Zhichen thought for a moment before speaking.

"The plan went very smoothly, but Zhang Tongshi refused to take the bait. There are only two possibilities.

Firstly, the relationship between Zhang Tongshi and Zhang Zishi is not as bad as we think, so before things become irreversible, Zhang Tongshi hopes to wait and see.

Second, Zhang Zishi has a crucial handle in Zhang Tong's hand, so before this handle is exposed, the cooperation between the two will not fall apart. "

Xu Xingyin nodded in agreement. He had no other idea for the moment and simply started talking about Lu Liu's matter.

"Lu Liu invited me to enjoy the flowers today and revealed some news to me, but I couldn't understand it. I thought maybe she wanted me to pass on the message to His Highness."

"Oh?" Jing Zhichen poured a cup of tea slowly, not seeming surprised, "The Lu family is indeed a well-hidden treasure."

Xu Xingyin looked over in confusion. Jing Zhichen then explained that he had just announced yesterday that he wanted to reshuffle the Jiangnan officialdom, and the Lu family was in a hurry to pass on the news today. The implication of trying to please them was too obvious.

Lu Jiamu has always been so smooth in his behavior, so Xu Xingyin was not surprised and turned to ask Jing Zhichen.

"Then what use is this news about Lu Liu to Your Highness?"

Jing Zhichen nodded and thought for a while, then suddenly chuckled at Xu Xingyin, "I may know the answer."

"what?"

Jing Zhichen called the secret guard at the door to invite Qiongguang over, and then explained to Xu Xingyin.

"A few days ago, Qiongguang found out that the boss behind Xiangyu Pavilion is not Liu Yongfeng, but a woman. The woman does not participate in the business of Xiangyu Pavilion, but only checks the accounts once a month. She is a real boss who sits back and does not do business."

"You mean that Zhang Tongshi might have used the excuse of burning incense to secretly check the accounts at Xiangyu Pavilion?"