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

She leaned slightly closer to Jing Zhichen and asked softly.

"Does Your Highness like chestnut crisps?"

Xu Xingyin's sudden approach made Jing Zhichen feel a little at a loss. His cheeks turned red uncontrollably, but he still tried to remain calm.

"It's okay."

"Last time I strolled over there, I saw a pastry shop outside the house where my grandmother and her family were staying temporarily. The chestnut pastries were delicious! I'll bring some back for Your Highness later!"

The little girl's way of trying to please people is really childish. She is not a child anymore. Who would be happy over a piece of dessert?

What's more, Jing Zhichen is the Crown Prince. What kind of delicacies has he not tasted, and what kind of flattery has he not seen?

That being said, Jing Zhichen could not deny that the anticipation and enthusiasm flashing in Xu Xingyin's eyes did make him feel a little happy.

There's nothing special about chestnut crisps, but the feeling of being missed...

not bad.

It made his heart beat for a moment.

Jing Zhichen did not answer Xu Xingyin's question immediately, but asked.

"Do you like chestnut crisps?"

Xu Xingyin nodded, and as if to prove something, he quickly praised, "It's delicious!"

Jing Zhichen's lips curled up slightly when he heard that, and a bright smile flowed in his eyes without any concealment.

"Well, I will wait for the Crown Princess' chestnut crisps."

"it is good!"

Xu Xingyin responded happily, and Jing Zhichen turned and left.

Xu Xingyin did not waste any time. He packed up and went straight to the temporary residence of General Zhennan.

The family, who had not seen each other for several months, met again under such circumstances. For a moment, they didn't know whether they should be thankful or cry bitterly.

Xu Xingyin did not hide anything and relayed everything he knew to everyone in the General's Mansion without missing a word.

After bearing the stigma for several years, the truth of the unjust case was finally revealed.

Everyone in the General's Mansion was shocked, angry, and sad, but more...

It's a relief.

Those days of misunderstanding and accusations have finally been clarified.

They can finally stand upright in the sun, breathe the air of freedom, and speak with their backs straight.

"We, the Zhennan General's Mansion, have not collaborated with the enemy or betrayed our country."

This sentence is not only for themselves, but also for those innocent relatives who passed away and for the honor of the General's Mansion!

In the silence, it was Old Madam Chen who spoke first.

She said, "Our Jiaojiao has grown up now. If your grandfather saw you like this, he would be very happy."

Xu Xingyin pursed her lips, looking a little melancholy, and forced a smile.

"If that's the case, Jiaojiao will be very happy. When we return to Jiangnan in the future, we will build a general's tomb for our grandfather, and also..."

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Chen frowned and interrupted Xu Xingyin, "I just praised you a few words, and look, you are being childish again, aren't you?"

Xu Xingyin was a little confused, "Grandmother?"

"You are now the Crown Princess, why would you go back to Jiangnan? The same goes for us. Even if the Zhennan General's Mansion is cleared of all charges, we can't go back to Jiangnan."

Xu Xingyin asked anxiously: "Why?"

Old Madam Chen reached out and touched Xu Xingyin's head to comfort him, then sighed and analyzed.

"Because General Zhennan is dead and will never come back. Regardless of whether it was instigated by treacherous ministers, framed by colleagues, or for some other reason, the emperor's edict really existed."

Xu Xingyin frowned and made an excuse hesitantly.

"But...but I think that as an emperor, the imperial edict ordering a thorough investigation was necessary. If Tian Zitao had not been so bold as to change the contents of the imperial edict, he would not have..."

"I know. I have no intention of blaming or complaining to Your Majesty."

After saying this with a smile, Old Madam Chen suddenly turned around and asked Xu Xingyin a question.

"But Jiaojiao, would His Majesty think so?"

With just one sentence, Xu Xingyin had no way to refute.

Yes, since ancient times, how could emperors not be suspicious?

Even though too many coincidences led to the Zhennan General's Mansion tragedy, the imperial edict was indeed a particularly critical link in the process.

What if the people in the General's Mansion don't pursue the matter?

Does Emperor Yan Ning really not doubt them at all?

Now that the case has reached this critical juncture, all the evidence is in favor of the Zhennan General's Mansion.

In order to appease public opinion, Emperor Yan Ning will also rehabilitate the Zhennan General's Mansion and provide compensation.

Promotion, gold, silver, and jewelry, everything is not a problem, but...

Emperor Yan Ning would not allow the Zhennan General's Mansion to take back the military power again, and he was even more unwilling to see them return to Jiangnan.

Because of suspicion, I don't believe it.

He was afraid that the people in the General's Mansion would hold a large number of troops and rebel for past grievances. He was even more afraid that the people in the General's Mansion would return to Jiangnan and be out of control.

Therefore, even if they are rehabilitated, they can never go back to the past.

Thinking of this, Xu Xingyin couldn't help but feel a little worried and frowned in annoyance.

"This isn't fair! Obviously... we are the victims!"

Old Madam Chen was very calm, she shook her head and smiled.

"In front of the country, what does the grievance of one person matter? They sacrifice their own family to protect the whole country. This is what the kings of all dynasties have done."

"Can……"

Xu Xingyin wanted to argue again, but Old Madam Chen glared at him with a reproachful look, "No buts, Jiaojiao, remember your identity. Now, you are the Crown Princess."

"..."

Xu Xingyin was so upset by what Old Madam Chen said that he pouted and lowered his head in frustration.

Madam Chen continued calmly, "Instead of making His Majesty worry, we might as well take the initiative to hand over the steps. This way, His Majesty will believe that we have no ulterior motives."

Xu Xingyin frowned and continued, "Grandmother, do you mean to take the initiative to propose that the Zhennan General's Mansion stay in Beijing?"

"Not only that." Old Madam Chen said, "There is another person who is very important."

"Who?"

"Ayan."

Xu Xingyin was stunned, "Lu... Lu Xu?"

Madam Chen nodded, "That's right. I will write a letter to His Majesty later, asking him to forgive Ah Yang for not knowing what his father did, and to punish him leniently. You hand this letter to His Majesty in person. This is our attitude."

After Mrs. Chen said this, Xu Xingyin probably understood.

Old Madam Xu hoped to use this incident to inform Emperor Yan Ning of the Zhennan General's Mansion's attitude towards the word "revenge".

Since Lu Xu was unaware of the matter, the General Zhennan Mansion did not care about his father's joint liability; since Emperor Yan Ning was unaware of the matter, the General Zhennan Mansion naturally would not bear any unfounded grudges.

After figuring this out, Xu Xingyin couldn't help but give Old Madam Chen a thumbs up.

"Grandma is very thoughtful!"

Old Madam Chen was delighted by Xu Xingyin's praise. She patted her head with a smile and gave instructions.

"Okay, Jiaojiao will accompany me to the study to write a letter. Everyone else, please go away. I still have something to say to the Crown Princess."