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

Xu Xingyin sighed and said with some regret.

"Before the fire in the palace, I had already convinced Xu Wanyan that I could redeem myself as long as she informed Lu Jiamu's spies everywhere. But at this moment, the fire suddenly broke out and the doors and windows were nailed shut. Obviously, the arsonist had no intention of letting us leave Chunyan Pavilion alive."

Jing Zhichen's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, "In that case, the murderer's purpose is easy to determine. Either he doesn't want you to get the information out of Xu Wanyan, or he simply doesn't want you to live."

Xu Xingyin also nodded, "If it is the former, they should be Lu Jiamu's people; but if it is the latter, the only person in the harem who would do this is Empress Lu."

"So, which one do you prefer?"

"Only you and I know that I went to Chunyan Pavilion. Besides, it was so early in the morning. If no one was watching, no one would know."

Jing Zhichen took the opportunity to add, "Recently, a lot of troops have been added around the East Palace. They are all my trusted men. If anyone dared to follow us, we would have known about it long ago."

Xu Xingyin was somewhat puzzled. "But if it is the former, Lu Jiamu is already dead, why would the secret agents he arranged outside still work so hard for the Lu family?"

"Jiaojiao forgot that the Lu family was not entirely executed."

Xu Xingyin was stunned, and also heard the implication of Jing Zhichen's words, but pursed her lips and denied it.

"Lu Xu is still serving his sentence and is under heavy guard. How can he interfere in the affairs of the capital?"

Hearing the name, Jing Zhichen's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch, and he responded sourly.

"The Crown Princess is used to making excuses for Lu Xu."

If Xu Xingyin couldn't hear the jealousy in such sarcastic words, he would be a fool.

So, he couldn't help but smile, squeezed towards Jing Zhichen, shook Jing Zhichen's hand, and joked.

"Your Highness is so handsome, how can I have room in my heart for someone else?"

After hearing this, Jing Zhichen's tense face finally showed a smile, and he reminded him slowly.

"What if it wasn't Lu Jiamu?"

Xu Xingyin was shocked when he heard this, and asked in astonishment, "Your Highness, do you mean that Lu Jiamu has accomplices?"

Jing Zhichen's eyes flashed with admiration. "Lu Jiamu is a Jiangnan official. Even if he has some money, it is difficult for him to be so powerful in the capital. But according to Xu Wanyan's feedback, the matter of the nunnery was indeed led by Lu Jiamu, but this does not mean that Lu Jiamu has no other helpers. It can only mean..."

"This person is very well hidden!"

Jing Zhichen nodded and smiled meaningfully. "It seems that the identities of the other secret agents they have deployed are probably not simple."

Xu Xingyin also agreed with this point, "Yes, otherwise they wouldn't have made such a big move this time. After all, a crown princess or a palace concubine, any one of them is enough for the Jinyiwei to investigate thoroughly."

"So, did Jiaojiao gain anything?"

Xu Xingyin looked around vigilantly, but still grabbed Jing Zhichen's hand with some concern, rubbed his palm with his fingertips, and wrote a name.

Zhou Lizhen.

Jing Zhichen raised his eyebrows, "Did Xu Wanyan tell you?"

Xu Xingyin nodded, "Yes, but she dictated it orally. The pronunciation is this, but the characters are not certain."

"I see."

Jing Zhichen gently stroked the edge of the teacup and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"I will have someone investigate this person. You should take good care of yourself these days. What happened today must not happen again."

"How dare I disobey your Highness' orders?"

Xu Xingyin responded jokingly, with a slightly coquettish tone. Jing Zhichen's heart softened when he heard it. He reached out and stroked her hair, and also responded jokingly.

"What the Crown Princess said is really against one's conscience. From top to bottom, everyone in the Eastern Palace regards the Crown Princess' words as the golden rule. How can I have any say?"

Xu Xingyin smiled and teased, "From top to bottom? Including His Highness?"

"nature."

Xu Xingyin blinked and spoke in a serious tone.

"That won't do. If this gets out, people will think that the Crown Prince is henpecked."

"Isn't it?" Jing Zhichen smiled, "I told everyone that the Crown Princess doesn't allow it, so it's good to be able to avoid some social events."

"You're ruining my reputation!"

As Xu Xingyin said this, he pounced over and started tickling the itchy spot on Jing Zhichen's waist.

Jing Zhichen was ticklish and couldn't stop laughing for a while, so he could only beg for mercy.

The couple was playing and laughing when suddenly there was a hurried knock on the door.

The young couple who had been playing and joking just now sat up straight. Jing Zhichen coughed lightly and returned to his usual calm demeanor as the prince.

"What's the matter?"

The person who answered from outside was Aoying, "Your Highness, the Emperor has urgently summoned you to see the Emperor together with the Crown Princess."

"I understand. Prepare the car. The Crown Princess was frightened today. The doctor said she needs to rest. So she won't go today. You can go first..."

Before Jing Zhichen could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xu Xingyin.

"No, Your Highness, I want to go too!"

Jing Zhichen frowned and scolded Xu Xingyin, "Stop messing around, just stay in the East Palace."

Xu Xingyin knew very well that Emperor Yanning summoned them at this critical juncture because of the matter of Chunyan Pavilion.

Concubine Yan died in that fire, so if they go there this time, they will definitely be blamed.

Jing Zhichen didn't want her to go because he wanted to take charge of everything by himself.

But she never wanted to be a little bird in a golden cage.

Since she loves Jing Zhichen, she wants to stand shoulder to shoulder with him and share the joys and sorrows with him.

She was fearless whether it was the wrath of Emperor Yanning or the questioning of the civil and military officials in the court.

"I know that Your Highness wants to protect me, and I am very grateful. But we are husband and wife, and we share the same fate. How can Your Highness leave me aside?"

After hearing what Xu Xingyin said, Jing Zhichen knew that he had to get rid of Xu Xingyin today.

Jing Zhichen shook his head helplessly, and then agreed.

"Okay, let's go together."

……

When the young couple from the East Palace arrived, it was already darkening, the palace lanterns were hanging high, and Emperor Yanning was standing on the steps in front of the palace with his hands behind his back, his back to them, and his figure looked particularly lonely.

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May you be blessed with good health and happiness."

The young couple greeted Emperor Yanning in unison. Upon hearing the greetings, Emperor Yanning turned around, his face having already regained its usual majesty.

"Get up."

After expressing their gratitude, the two men slowly stood up and stood at the bottom of the stairs.

Emperor Yan Ning looked down at them with a complicated expression. He glanced at Xu Xingyin indifferently and asked casually.

"Has the Crown Princess been frightened today?"

Xu Xingyin replied obediently, "Thank you for your concern, father. I am fine."

Emperor Yan Ning nodded and turned his gaze to Jing Zhichen standing beside him.

"I heard that the prince almost rushed into the fire again today?"