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

The Zhennan General's Mansion was heavily guarded by officials, and the scene was not much different from that of an inn.

However, Xu Xingyin grew up in the general's mansion, so he naturally knew how to avoid the officials.

Climb the dog hole.

Well, although it is not that elegant, it is the most effective trick.

When Xu Xingyin was detained by the old general and old lady Chen in the mansion to study, she wanted to go out and fool around...

Oh no, I use this trick a lot when playing.

After pushing aside the weeds covering the cave outside, Xu Xingyin found that the entrance was still there. He looked around and crawled in using his hands and feet.

I don’t know if it’s because the palace maid’s attire is more complicated than ordinary dresses, but Xu Xingyin didn’t have a smooth time climbing through the dog hole this time. She was either caught here or pulled there.

After this happened again and again, Xu Xingyin couldn't help but complain softly.

"I've been away for so long that even the dog holes don't recognize me anymore and won't let me go home."

"From my point of view, it seems that the Crown Princess has gained weight. Why are you blaming it on the dog hole?"

This straightforward teasing scared Xu Xingyin so much that she almost lost her soul. She looked up excitedly, but her head was hit by the entrance of the cave, and she grimaced in pain.

So, who can tell her why Jing Zhichen is here?

Seeing that she hit her head, she heard the person above her head chuckle softly, then squatted down with an expression of gloating on his handsome face.

Thinking that he had sneaked out after all, Xu Xing suppressed his anger and called out dejectedly.

“…Your Highness.”

Jing Zhichen raised his eyebrows, agreeing with Xu Xingyin.

Looking at the little girl with weeds in her hair in front of him, Jing Zhichen inexplicably recalled the first time they met in the villa.

If Jing Zhichen had not seen the red coral bracelet on Xu Xingyin's hand that day, he might not have spared her life.

Thinking of this, Jing Zhichen condescended to extend a hand to her and said, "Come in first."

Xu Xingyin had never expected Jing Zhichen to be like this, and could not help but stare at the hand in front of him in a daze.

It was the hand that Jing Zhichen had injured when he saved her last time. The wound had healed now, but the scar had not yet disappeared, lying directly across the white jade-like palm, causing people to feel a sudden pain in their heart.

By the time Xu Xingyin reacted, his fingertips had already covered the scar on Jing Zhichen's palm.

The man seemed unaware and wrapped his big hand around hers.

Xu Xingyin subconsciously tried to pull back, but the man had no intention of letting go. He just raised his eyebrows as he watched Xu Xingyin struggling back, as if he was mocking her for overestimating her own abilities.

"Your Highness, my hands are very dirty and your wounds haven't fully healed yet!"

The little girl's urgent words made Jing Zhichen's heart soften suddenly. A smile appeared on his lips unconsciously, and he said:

"It's okay, you get up first."

Unable to twist Jing Zhichen's arm, Xu Xingyin struggled out of the dog hole using his hand. Before he could even say "Thank you, Your Highness", he was glared at by his uncle, who made him so embarrassed that he couldn't speak a word.

Xu Xingyin’s uncle, Chen Yunbo, is Chen Zisong’s eldest son.

Chen Yunbo inherited Chen Yunbo's legacy and was stationed outside for a long time. He had the strong aura of a military general and did not know how to speak gently.

Therefore, Xu Xingyin has been afraid of his uncle since he was young, and when he was a child he would cry whenever he saw Chen Yunbo.

Jing Zhichen followed her gaze, calmly handed a handkerchief to Xu Xingyin, and then chatted and laughed with Chen Yunbo, the eldest uncle of the Chen family.

"General, what you said just now is absolutely right. I will consider this matter carefully."

"Your Highness, you don't have to be polite. I am a guilty subject and cannot bear the title of general."

After Chen Yunbo finished speaking, he turned his head and glared at Xu Xingyin, then cupped his fist towards Jing Zhichen and said, "Jiaojiao is so rude, please bear with me, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Jiaojiao has always been straightforward." Jing Zhichen just smiled when he heard it, and followed Chen Yunbo's words and replied: "Husband and wife are one, so I will follow Jiaojiao and call you uncle."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yunbo seemed genuinely happy for his naughty niece. A slight smile appeared on his dark face, and his expression finally softened a little.

Xu Xingyin was about to interrupt and ask a question when he saw the servant leading Lu Xu into the house.

When he saw Jing Zhichen and Xu Xingyin, Lu Xu seemed a little surprised, but he also understood that he should not look at them for too long at this time, so he quickly retracted his gaze and saluted Jing Zhichen and Xu Xingyin.

"No gift."

Jing Zhichen responded calmly and stretched out his hand. Xiao Anzi understood and handed him a dark cloak.

He took the cloak and put it on Xu Xingyin, covering the embarrassing stains on her dress.

Jing Zhichen's sudden approach frightened Xu Xingyin so much that she almost jumped up, but Chen Yunbo was watching her intently from the side. Xu Xingyin did not dare to act rashly. She tried her best to suppress the urge to escape, and with a red face, she blocked Jing Zhichen's move to tie the belt of her cloak.

"How can I trouble you, Your Highness? I will do it myself."

"Ah."

Jing Zhichen didn't try to get too close. He responded calmly and turned his head to look at Lu Xu leisurely.

Looking at the intimacy between the two, Lu Xu felt that all the memories of the past had turned into thorns, piercing him deeply. He frowned subconsciously and saw Jing Zhichen looking at him, showing off like a winner.

Lu Xu had no choice but to suppress the discomfort in his heart and bowed to ask.

"Your Highness summoned me here, is there anything you want me to do?"

"Well, the Crown Princess is worried about her maternal family and can't eat or sleep well. This palace feels very distressed. I heard that it was Lord Lu who led the team here, so this palace wanted to ask Lord Lu to be flexible and take good care of everyone in the General's Mansion."

Jing Zhichen stood on Xu Xingyin's side and said all the nice things, which made Lu Xu even more annoyed.

Even if Jing Zhichen didn't give the order, Lu Xu would still take better care of everyone in the general's mansion. But after Jing Zhichen said this, he became an outsider who followed orders.

Lu Xu wanted to refute, but he had no way to refute.

No matter what he said, to Xu Xingyin he was just a friend, and Jing Zhichen was the one she wanted to hold hands with for the rest of her life.

In the end, Lu Xu had no choice but to accept.

"Yes."

Xu Xingyin didn't pay much attention to this war between the two men without the smoke of gunpowder. He just wanted to escape.

Only after Jing Zhichen sent Lu Xu away and started talking about business with Chen Yunbo did Xu Xingyin seize the opportunity to slip into the backyard and head straight for Old Madam Chen's yard.

When Xu Xingyin entered the yard, Old Madam Chen was sitting in front of a bronze mirror, dressing herself. She leaned back in a chair with her eyes slightly closed, letting the maid pin her hair.

Seeing Xu Xingyin enter the room, the maid was about to perform her greetings, but was stopped by Xu Xingyin. She then took the wooden comb from the maid's hand, gently combed her hair with it, and then opened her makeup box to choose a hairpin.

Noticing the pause in the movement, Old Madam Chen opened her eyes in confusion and saw Xu Xingyin with a dazed expression.

The cloak was soaked with cold air and was placed outside by her, revealing her muddy maid's palace dress.