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

Before leaving, Xu Xingyin asked Tian Tian one last question.

"Yongyi, the eldest princess looks so bad, she must have been ill for a long time, right?"

Tian Tian nodded, looking quite troubled.

"After my father passed away, my mother became ill. She saw many doctors but her condition did not improve."

Hearing this, Xu Xingyin patted Tian Tian's hand in a soothing manner and said, "The person who tied the bell must be the one to untie it. I believe the eldest princess will soon recover from her illness."

"Lend your auspicious words."

After Lu Xu and Xu Xingyin left the Grand Princess's Mansion, Lu Xu flipped through the small notebook in his hand and told Xu Xingyin about what he had gained today.

"Comparing the two, the eldest princess is still the most suspicious."

Xu Xingyin nodded without commenting.

Seeing this, Lu Xu continued speaking.

"Her personal maid would naturally speak for her. Such testimony is not valid. As for the handkerchief, it could have been embroidered by someone else. It does not prove that she did not have time to commit the crime."

The two points Lu Xu made were understandable, but Xu Xingyin had different ideas.

"I have carefully read the calligraphy of the Grand Princess. Judging from the words in it, she was probably very much in love with the immoral Prince Consort. Even if the affair was exposed, she would only lament that she had put her trust in the wrong person. If you love someone so much, would you be willing to kill her?"

"But the eldest princess is known for her hot temper. When she is furious, can you still expect her to be rational?"

"Although the Grand Princess is known for her hot temper, has she ever caused any trouble with Tian Zitao? This shows that the Grand Princess values ​​Tian Zitao very much."

Lu Xu was speechless and sighed before speaking again.

"Now each of us has our own reasons. We must have overlooked some key clue."

Xu Xingyin nodded. "Do you think there might be a third person who committed the crime?"

"I don't know." Lu Xu sighed in frustration, "I'll go back to the government office later and take a look. Maybe I can find the flaw."

"Ah."

"I'll take you back to the Duke's Mansion first, and then I'll leave."

"No need."

Xu Xingyin raised her head, adjusted the hairpin on her temples, and said with a smile.

"I have something important to do today. Just take me to the pharmacy ahead."

Lu Xu reached out and rubbed the tip of his nose. He felt that Xu Xingyin's expression looked like he was about to cause trouble, so he couldn't help but ask.

"Where are you going?"

"The prince's residence."

After all, they were close friends who had known each other for many years, so Lu Xu did have the ability to see through Xu Xingyin's thoughts.

Seeing the girl happily jumping off the carriage, Lu Xu couldn't help but shed tears of sympathy for Xu Xingyin, the unlucky fiancé.

……

Half an hour later, Xu Xingyin stood outside the East Palace carrying large and small bags of medicinal herbs.

He silently pondered how to open his mouth so that Jing Zhichen would be willing to give him this favor.

Last time, I was lucky enough to help Jing Zhichen by accident, so Jing Zhichen was willing to lend Mr. Huaigu to me. What about this time?

Thinking of this, Xu Xingyin couldn't help but feel discouraged.

Forget it. I brought so many medicinal herbs to see him, isn't it just because I care about him?

As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Isn't it just borrowing a doctor?

What a big deal!

After preparing himself mentally, Xu Xingyin walked up the stairs with bags of medicinal herbs in his hands and with high spirits.

Just as he was about to explain his purpose to the guards, he saw the door suddenly open.

Jing Zhichen, dressed in a dark brocade robe with gold edges, was dragged out of the door by the arm by an old lady in gorgeous clothes.

Jing Zhichen was so embarrassed that his facial features were wrinkled, the jade pendant tassel on his waist was hanging on the belt and dangling, and his wide sleeves were torn into several wrinkles.

This old lady is truly a role model for Xu Xingyin as she can force Jing Zhichen into this state!

"Chen'er, grandma is not lying to you. That girl is very pretty. Come with me and take a look and you will know."

"Grandma, I won't go! Now is the age when a man should make achievements and establish a career, how can I waste my time on love affairs!"

"It's not up to you!"

The old lady pulled Jing Zhichen out of the door and bumped into Xu Xingyin who was stunned at the door.

Seeing this familiar face, Jing Zhichen reacted immediately.

"Who are you?" asked the old lady.

Xu Xingyin, who was caught red-handed, thought quickly, and in just a moment he went over all the causes and consequences.

This is clearly a gesture of forced marriage!

As a fiancée in name only, Xu Xingyin might be used as a shield by this unscrupulous prince.

Being a shield is a small matter, but reputation is a big matter!

Jing Zhichen already has someone in his heart, and she is not interested in this, so this marriage agreement is not valid.

In this case, if she had more contact with this family and was gossiped about by others, she would have no place to cry!

If you don't run now, when will you wait?

Jing Zhichen winked at Xu Xingyin suggestively, but Xu Xingyin pretended not to see it.

He laughed twice, lifted a pile of medicinal herbs up and asked with a smile.

"Madam, young master, would you like to buy some medicinal herbs?"

The old lady shook her head in confusion, "No."

"okay!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xingyin ran towards the street, talking as he ran.

"In that case, I'll go ask the next family."

Xu Xingyin had only run two steps when Jing Zhichen grabbed her collar and grabbed her back. Just as she was about to speak, she heard the guy whisper something to her.

"Don't think about leaving without help."

"..."

Xu Xingyin silently greeted Jing Zhichen a few times in her heart, and finally replied with gritted teeth.

"Don't you know how important a girl's reputation is, Your Highness?"

"Since my mother passed away, my grandmother has been crazy. She usually doesn't go anywhere else except the East Mansion and the Lu Mansion. You can rest assured."

Having lost her beloved relative, and thus her sanity as well, how painful must this dignified lady be feeling?

Looking at Old Madam Lu who was quietly looking at him in front of him, Xu Xingyin couldn't help but think of his grandmother who was still imprisoned in Jiangning, and his chest felt soft for a moment.

So he unconsciously relaxed, and then did not forget to say:

"Well, then. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince owes me a favor."

"Humph."

The man threw away her collar and snorted, then turned his head and said to Madam Lu.

"Grandmother, this is the Seventh Miss of the Xu family. Mother once arranged a marriage for us. Do you remember?"

Old Madam Lu thought about it and finally remembered who the Seventh Miss of the Xu family was. She smiled and pulled Xu Xingyin's hand.

"Is it the Seventh Girl of the Xu Family? I held you in my arms when you were little, but I didn't expect that in the blink of an eye, the little girl has grown up so much."

Xu Xingyin smiled, not knowing how to respond for a moment, so he could only speak politely.

"Greetings to Madam Lu."