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

Xu Xingyin lay in bed for two whole days before Du Huaigu allowed her to get out of bed.

Xu Xingyin, who had finally gotten the opportunity, first went to see the Chen family members, and then went to the small kitchen, thinking of making a dessert to send to Jing Zhichen as a way to express his gratitude for this matter.

Although Xu Xingyin is more than proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, he is also quite capable.

But when it comes to cooking, Xu Xingyin really has no confidence.

After much thought, just to be on the safe side, Xu Xingyin made the sweet soup that Chunxiang taught her last time. She simmered it on low heat for an hour. When the soup was ready, someone came to report that Mei Hanrui wanted to see her.

Xu Xingyin was slightly stunned, and waved his hand to have Mei Hanrui brought up.

As soon as Mei Hanrui entered the room, she knelt down in front of Xu Xingyin.

She said that when she returned this time she learned that her parents had passed away and Mei Hanrui had no one to rely on, so she hoped to stay and serve Xu Xingyin.

Xu Xingyin has always thought of herself as a person who repays evil with kindness. She has not forgotten that Mei Hanrui once betrayed her, but her sister Mei Hanxuan died because of her.

Amid the two contradictions, guilt prevailed in the end. Xu Xingyin sighed and spoke slowly.

"There are many rules in the palace. All personal servants are assigned by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and even the Crown Princess is no exception. I cannot bring you into the palace, but I can promise you a place to stay and protect you. Are you willing?"

What Xu Xingyin said was true. It was indeed the rule in the palace. But if one wanted to bring a maid in, it would not be a difficult thing. It was just that Xu Xingyin did not want to bring Mei Hanrui with him, so he brought up the rule.

Mei Hanrui agreed hurriedly, and at the end she suppressed the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Before she died, my sister left a letter to the Crown Princess."

After saying that, Mei Hanrui presented a rough linen handkerchief with both hands, on which was a "letter" written in blood by Mei Hanxuan.

In the letter, Mei Hanxuan said that her family was poor and she had served many masters since she was a child, but no master was like Xu Xingyin, whom she was willing to follow.

When she was stuck in the mud, it was Xu Xingyin who brought her out of the swamp.

Not only her, but also those who had the same miserable life as her were redeemed because of Xu Xingyin.

When she was panicked and frightened, it was Xu Xingyin who gently spread sunshine into her heart and told her that she still had a future.

Xu Xingyin is like the warm sunshine in spring, warming people's hearts.

It's a pity that she knows that she will not live long and will not have the blessing to repay her gratitude. She only hopes that Xu Xingyin can be safe and sound, and if he has the energy to spare, please help her take care of her younger sister.

It's crooked, but it's indeed Mei Hanxuan's handwriting.

After reading the letter, Xu Xingyin completely let down his guard despite his sadness, and he helped Mei Hanrui up with his own hands.

Mei Hanrui blinked as if a little surprised, and quickly thanked him, looking very grateful.

"You can stay in Danfeng's room first. I will make arrangements later."

"Yes, thank you, Princess Consort."

Mei Hanrui responded hurriedly, then looked at Xu Xingyin and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Xu Xingyin stopped his hand that was about to lift the soup bowl, paused, turned his head and asked Mei Hanrui:

"What else?"

Mei Hanrui was still hesitant, as if she had been struggling mentally for a while, and then she knelt down in front of Xu Xingyin with a thud.

"I just heard some gossip, and I dare not hide it from the Crown Princess. Although I don't know whether it is true or not, I am very concerned. If this is true, please ask the Crown Princess to make the decision for my sister!"

"What's the matter?"

"I just heard someone talking about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince going their separate ways. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince once said that he had important things to do in Yuzhou, but in fact the team never stayed in Yuzhou, but went all the way north and stayed in Xiangcheng for two days before arriving in Yuzhou. Those people also said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's plan to go their separate ways was just a trick, and these people were going after Zhang Zishi and the others. If this is true, then..."

Having said this, Mei Hanrui's voice trembled slightly. If she continued, she would be charged with offending the royal family.

But having said that, even if Mei Hanrui didn't continue, Xu Xingyin could understand what she meant.

If Jing Zhichen had set up a decoy from the beginning, then Xu Xingyin's team would be a target in plain sight.

The purpose may be to protect Zhang Zishi, or it may be to lure the snake out of its hole.

In any case, the role of Xu Xingyin and his team is crucial, they are both the introduction and the discarded pawns.

If one thinks more deeply, the identity of the Zhennan General's Mansion family becomes even more subtle.

Would Jing Zhichen, such a cautious and careful person, really allow the emperor's trust to be lost because of the General Zhennan's Mansion?

Rather than letting Emperor Yan Ning suspect that Jing Zhichen intended to borrow the power of the General Zhennan Mansion, if the family of the General Zhennan Mansion could die on the way to Beijing, it would not only prevent the Eastern Palace from being influenced by the Crown Princess's maternal family, but also allow Emperor Yan Ning to completely dispel his concerns about Jing Zhichen. It is indeed a good strategy that kills two birds with one stone.

If Jing Zhichen really needed them as bait, he could have just said it clearly. Why did he have to hide it so well and send so many people to their deaths?

It’s a clever strategy, and it does seem like Jing Zhichen’s approach.

But when she thought of what that person said to her, "Don't be afraid," Xu Xingyin couldn't help but use thousands of reasons to refute this speculation.

With a "clang" sound, Xu Xingyin looked in the direction of the sound of the porcelain bowl being smashed, and saw Chen Yuanshi with a pale face.

"You can go down and rest first. I will give you an explanation after I have investigated the matter thoroughly."

Xu Xingyin hurriedly took two steps forward and supported Chen Yuanshi's shaky body. He already had a guess in his mind. He frowned and comforted Mei Hanrui a few words, then helped Chen Yuanshi back to the house.

Chen Yuanshi was weak and caught a cold in the woods last time. In addition, the death of her husband was a great blow to her. She fell seriously ill after coming out of the woods, and she looked much thinner in just a few days.

The house where Chen Yuanshi lived was not as exquisite as Xu Xingyin's, but it was still elegant.

After entering the house, Xu Xingyin dismissed his attendants and personally served a cup of tea to Chen Yuanshi.

Chen Yuan took the tea from Xu Xingyin but did not drink it. Instead, she looked down at the tea for a long time and said with a sigh and a sarcasm:

"The Zhennan General's Mansion is a loyal and brave family. They shouldn't have ended up like this."

"Auntie."

Xu Xingyin's current identity was really in a dilemma. She clenched her fists and tried to look at the matter more neutrally.

"After all, it was Mei Hanrui's words, and she might have misheard. Even if it really happened, it was just the words of a few servants. Your Highness is so wise, how could they see through his intentions? We have to wait until we investigate this matter before we can discuss it."

"What is there to discuss? Jiaojiao, I watched you grow up, how could I not know what you are thinking?"

Chen Yuan lowered her eyebrows, her expression so indifferent that it could not stir up a ripple. "You are suspicious, you are shaken, you want to check it out, right?"