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

When Xu Xingyin came closer, she realized that it was Chen who had received the news and came to see her.

Now things are bad. Ever since Xu Wanfeng suffered a loss at Fugui'er's hands that day, no one in the mansion dared to enter her Chenguang Courtyard, and she ended up in a state of idleness by accident.

"Mom!" Xu Xingyin ran over in small steps, and just as he finished speaking, he heard a very familiar voice coming from the side.

"It's so sad that Jiaojiao didn't even see me at all."

Xu Xingyin turned his head and saw a man in a bamboo green brocade robe hidden among the crowd. He was about twenty-six years old. He did not have the elegance of a scholar, but instead had the heroic spirit of a gangster.

Yes, the person in front of him is Xu Xingyin’s cousin Cao Tianhe.

Cao Tianhe's mother, Cao Chen, was a distant sister of Chen. She married Cao Baocao, the magistrate of Jiangning.

Cao Bao's official career was largely supported by General Zhennan, so the two families have always been close.

When Xu Xingyin was a child, Cao Tianhe taught him how to write and compose poetry, so the two of them had a very good relationship.

Three years ago, Cao Bao was transferred to the capital, and the Cao family moved out of Jiangning Prefecture.

After three years, this was the first time Xu Xingyin saw Cao Tianhe.

Chen knew that the two had a good relationship, so she joked with a smile.

"It's Jiaojiao's fault. Ah He, quickly hide the candy box."

Xu Xingyin refused and let go of Chen's hand. He jumped forward and hugged the food box in Cao Tianhe's hand.

"That won't do. How can I neglect my cousin's kindness? I will definitely enjoy it!"

"You!"

Cao Tianhe rubbed the top of Xu Xingyin's head with a smile, "I heard that Jiaojiao had come to the capital, so my mother sent me to see you. Your sister-in-law has been taking care of mother in the mansion these days. When mother is better, please invite aunt and Jiaojiao to visit Cao's mansion for a while."

"Okay."

Xu Xingyin smiled and carried the food box into the yard. He locked Fuguier in the back room and then invited Chen and Cao Tianhe into the yard.

Chen asked a matchmaker to come today, and she has been waiting for half a day.

Although the Duke's Mansion is powerful, Chen is not the kind of person who would bully others by taking advantage of his power.

Thinking that the other party still had to do other people's business and could not waste time, Chen asked the matchmaker to bring the person over to show Xu Xingyin first, and asked Cao Tianhe to take a look.

According to the regulations for Xu Xingyin's legitimate children, there were four senior maids, four second-class maids, eight third-class maids and several rough servants.

But Xu Xingyin now wants to run outside at every turn, so the fewer people in the yard, the better.

But Xu Xingyin wanted to downsize, but Chen was afraid of letting her down.

After repeated bargaining, they finally kept two senior maids and four second-class maids. As for the third-class maids and the servants, Chen would select them at the mansion and send them over.

The two senior maids were of the same rank as Dangui and were named Danfeng and Danying.

Danfeng is honest, strong and plain-looking. Although maids who follow someone around are usually expected to be beautiful, Xu Xingyin feels that it is for others to see, and she thinks Danfeng's appearance is more appropriate.

At worst, she can still help Xu Xingyin if he wants to climb over the wall in the future, right?

Danying is a pretty girl, with a cleverness in her words. She is good at dressing up and has no problem matching her hair with clothes.

Chen was not really satisfied with Dan Feng. She felt that Dan Feng was too strong and standing beside the young lady to serve her was a bit...

Unsightly.

But Xu Xingyin liked it, and the two of them disagreed, so they asked Cao Tianhe for his opinion.

Cao Tianhe didn't know what he was thinking. It took Xu Xingyin calling him several times before he came back to his senses. He smiled apologetically and then answered.

"I think Dan Feng is not bad. Most honest maids are loyal to their masters. Having someone who cares about you is better than anything else."

Chen didn't know what to say after hearing what Cao Tianhe said. After thinking about it, she thought it made some sense, so she let Xu Xingyin leave.

Xu Xingyin had always been on good terms with Cao Tianhe, so how could he not see that he was worried? He asked worriedly.

"Cousin, is there any trouble?"

"Hey."

Cao Tianhe didn't want to deceive Xu Xingyin, so he sighed and told him about his troubles.

It turned out that Cao Tianhe was now serving as a ninth-rank prison warden in Shuntian Prefecture.

Although the size of the official position has nothing to do with it, places like prisons that never see the light of day are not places to stay for long.

A few days ago, Cao Tianhe smoothed over a lot of connections before being allowed to take care of a case.

The case was originally in the hands of Song Tuiguan of Shuntian Prefecture. If Cao Tianhe handled the case well, he could use it as a stepping stone to be transferred to work for Song Tuiguan.

The Shuntian Prefecture Procurator was of the sixth rank, and Song Procurator Song Qingyun was also a well-known and well-respected official with extensive experience.

If he could work under him, there was a chance that Cao Tianhe would be able to move up with the help of Tui Guan Song.

But things did not go as planned. Not long after the person to investigate the case was decided, Emperor Yan Ning decided to assign the case to the Embroidered Uniform Guard to investigate.

Cao Tianhe's efforts were in vain this time, and he didn't know when the next opportunity would come.

Unfortunately, he had already told his family about this a long time ago, and even after such a long time, he still didn't know how to tell them about it.

Now I am really embarrassed and I get a headache whenever I think about this matter.

Chen knew that her elder sister was a person who cared a lot about her reputation.

At the moment, he could only comfort Cao Tianhe and say a few words of encouragement, hoping that Cao Tianhe would be happier.

Instead, Xu Xingyin agreed with a few words with a smile, not taking it seriously at all.

The three of them chatted for a while, and as the sun was getting darker, Cao Tianhe prepared to go home.

Chen repeatedly asked Cao Tianhe to stay for dinner, but Cao Tianhe declined.

Later, Chen no longer insisted and sent Cao Tianhe out of the house together with Xu Xingyin.

While Chen was not paying attention, Xu Xingyin whispered a few words to Cao Tianhe.

Upon hearing this, Cao Tianhe turned his head and stared at Xu Xingyin in confusion, but Xu Xingyin just smiled.

"Don't worry, cousin."

Cao Tianhe nodded half-doubtfully, met Chen's inquiring gaze, smiled again, and politely said goodbye.

Sure enough, two more days passed with peace and tranquility.

On the third day, Xu Xingyin had just paid his respects to Old Madam Xu and before leaving the Funing Courtyard, he heard a message from the maid at the second gate.

"The Princess Yongyi of the Grand Princess's Mansion sent a letter, saying that she wants to take Miss Seven to the Grand Princess's Mansion for a short visit today."

The eldest princess is the only elder sister of Emperor Yan Ning, and Princess Yongyi is the only one with a title among the eldest princesses.

Although Duke Xu's mansion is an important official, it still has to bow down in front of the royal family members.

It was morning retreat at that time, and everyone in the room who had been chatting and laughing happily just now cast puzzled looks at him. Xu Xingyin just smiled faintly.

Xu Xingyin bowed to Old Madam Xu and spoke half-jokingly.

"Grandmother, you don't know, but my granddaughter and Yongyi hit it off right away. The prince consort passed away recently, and the eldest princess has an upset appetite. She heard that my granddaughter can cook a snack from Jiangnan, so..."

Before Xu Xingyin finished speaking, he heard two sneers from the side. He glanced and heard Xu Wanfeng say something in a sarcastic tone.

"It turns out that the seventh sister has become a cook."