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

"Xu Xingyin, do you think he is a good father?"

Xu Xingyin was stunned and nodded subconsciously.

But Jing Zhichen chuckled sarcastically, and then he said.

"He is not. Everything he is doing now is just compensation. But some things cannot be reconciled by compensation."

Jing Zhichen's voice was very low, like a gust of wind, sounding light, yet extremely heavy.

It was like a huge rock pressing on Xu Xingyin's heart, making it difficult for her to breathe.

Xu Xingyin hesitated for a moment, put his arms around Jing Zhichen's neck, and patted him on the back.

In this clumsy way, he carefully expressed his concern.

Jing Zhichen's body stiffened for a moment, and then a smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

In fact, if you get married...

Not bad either.

Of course, he only felt this way occasionally.

Most of the time, this woman Xu Xingyin is still troublesome!

In this way, the two of them returned to the East Palace, each with their own thoughts.

Jing Zhichen sent Xu Xingyin back to his room, and then someone came to report that the Grand Tutor had arrived. Jing Zhichen did not delay and went to the study immediately.

Xu Xingyin was indeed very sleepy. After waking up from a nap, he remembered to ask about the results of the investigation into the cliff fall.

Although Jing Zhichen was busy, he knew that Xu Xingyin would definitely be concerned about this matter, so he sent Aoying to wait early.

After all, Aoying was in charge of the entire investigation, and no one knew the information better than him.

Xu Xingyin rubbed his still sleepy eyes, called a servant to bring him a cup of tea to refresh himself, then he sat up straight and talked to Aoying about falling off the cliff.

Aoying bowed his head and said respectfully.

"Your Highness, I have investigated the incident at the Cliff of Unfeeling and found that most of the people present that day can testify against each other and that they had no chance of committing a crime. However, there are two people who have no one to testify."

"Oh? Who?"

"Abbot Qingyuan, and Miss Mei Hanrui."

"Did they say anything?"

"No." Aoying shook his head, and then he remembered something difficult. "Qingyuan is the abbot of Funing Temple after all, and it's not a good idea to keep him like this."

Xu Xingyin said calmly, "Let Qingyuan go. Interrogate Mei Hanrui carefully, and you will find something."

Aoying was stunned. "The Crown Princess means Mei Hanrui?"

Xu Xingyin nodded, "Then the Japanese palace suspected her. Now that you have traced her back, it means my suspicion is correct."

"Does the Crown Princess have any direct evidence?"

"No." Xu Xingyin shook his head, and after thinking about it, he explained. "When the Japanese palace fell off the cliff, someone pushed it. Although I didn't notice this person, judging from the direction alone, it is very likely to be Mei Hanrui."

Aoying nodded without any doubt.

"Since the Crown Princess suspects her, I will investigate this person thoroughly."

"Thank you."

There are no weak soldiers under a strong general, and Aoying is also swift and resolute when it comes to judging people.

It took less than three days in total for Mei Hanrui to finally feel relieved.

Before Mei Hanrui pleaded guilty, she asked to meet Xu Xingyin before she would explain the whole story.

Ao Ying conveyed Mei Hanrui's meaning truthfully and reminded Xu Xingyin at the same time.

"Crown Princess, Mei Hanrui is treacherous. Please put your own safety first."

Xu Xingyin understood Ao Ying's concerns, but she had to go to Mei Hanrui's appointment.

……

The dungeon was cold and damp, and the air was filled with the smell of rust and wet soil.

The jailer led the way in front, nodding and bowing to remind Xu Xingyin to step down.

At the end of the corridor is the cell where Mei Hanrui is.

The torch in the jailer's hand illuminated Mei Hanrui's face. The scarlet blood added a bit of weirdness to her appearance.

Mei Hanrui also saw Xu Xingyin, with her cloud-like hair and golden hairpin, looking elegant and graceful, which formed a sharp contrast with her own miserable state at the moment.

"You finally came."

Mei Hanrui's voice was a little hoarse, but still filled with inexplicable hostility.

Seeing Mei Hanrui's miserable condition, Xu Xingyin did not feel much pleasure, but more of curiosity.

"Mei Hanrui, if I remember correctly, this is the second time you attacked me. Last time, I was willing to spare your life for the sake of your sister. Why did you attack me this time?"

Mei Hanrui's pale face revealed a sneer, "Why, you saved my life, so I should be grateful? If it weren't for you, my sister wouldn't have died."

Xu Xingyin frowned, "The reason you attacked me was definitely not because of Mei Hanxuan."

"You're right. She's stupid, so why should I avenge her?"

"Then why are you here this time?"

Mei Hanrui laughed twice and pushed aside her messy long hair, revealing her sunken eyes.

"Do you want to know the reason why I took action? Come closer, and I will only tell you."

Upon hearing this, Ao Ying, who accompanied him, subconsciously stood in front of Xu Xingyin with a frown.

"Crown Princess, this person has many tricks, please don't be fooled!"

Xu Xingyin waved his hand, indicating that Aoying didn't need to be nervous.

She slowly walked to Mei Hanrui's cell, bent down, and tried to find the answer from that haggard and hateful face.

"You say it."

"because……"

Mei Hanrui kept that weird smile on her face, her eyes fixed on Xu Xingyin.

In the darkness, a silver light suddenly lit up. Xu Xingyin was startled and dodged to the side.

At the same time, a silver light flew past where she was originally standing, and with a "ding" sound, pierced into a wooden stake not far away.

Xu Xingyin was annoyed by Mei Hanrui's ignorance. He grabbed Mei Hanrui's wrists and twisted them behind her back, sneering.

"This is the third time, Mei Hanrui!"

Mei Hanrui, however, drooped her eyelids and said indifferently.

"The Crown Princess is angry? Then just kill me. I don't want to live anymore."

"Want to die? It's not that easy!"

The cell looked particularly eerie under the moonlight, and Xu Xingyin's anger seemed even more fierce in the darkness.

As soon as her hand loosened, Mei Hanrui fell in front of Ao Ying in a mess.

Ao Ying reacted very quickly. He immediately drew the sword from his waist, pointed it at Mei Hanrui, and then turned his head to seek Xu Xingyin's opinion.

"Princess?"

Xu Xingyin said coldly, "She is not afraid of death, but she seeks torture instruments that cannot kill her. I guess there are many in the East Palace, right?"

"My subordinate understands."

Ao Ying nodded in agreement, and with a flick of the blade, Mei Hanrui's finger was cut off.

"what!"

Mei Hanrui screamed in pain, her eyes full of fear.

It's true that she wants to die, but she doesn't want to live in such torture!

Mei Hanrui pursed her lips tightly and glared at Xu Xingyin fiercely, "The Crown Princess's methods are truly despicable."

Xu Xingyin, however, remained calm and composed, his smile unchanged.

"Why, do you think your methods are clean?"

Mei Hanrui's body trembled slightly, and she gritted her teeth in annoyance.

"Xu Xingyin, I won't let you succeed."

"Then let's wait and see."

Xu Xingyin didn't waste any words. After saying this, he turned around and walked out.

When turning the corner, he suddenly looked back and asked suddenly.