After I traveled through the book, I was spoiled by five little villains

Qin Yaoguang slightly turned sideways, glanced at Chun Ning with a half-smile, and then said to Su Ziyu: "Yes, a real man should be like this."

If life only consisted of love, when the hormones faded away, one would inevitably feel regretful when recalling the past.

Who knows if this regret will turn into resentment?

When she was young, she was hot-headed and easily blinded by love, but she just wanted to nip this possibility in the bud and keep a well-considered love for Chun Ning.

Things that are too easy to get are often hard to cherish.

The process of pursuing a rare love, in addition to being a test, will also be an indelible memory.

For everyone, falling in love with someone may not be difficult, but wanting to spend the rest of your life together is not an easy thing.

Su Ziyu is willing to give, and every bit he gives at this moment will deepen his love for Chun Ning.

Qin Yaoguang is now certain that the two are indeed in love with each other.

All she needs to do is to ensure her sister's maximum happiness for the rest of her life.

Chun Ning and Su Ziyu both felt relieved when they heard her affirmation.

After respectfully seeing her off in the carriage, Su Ziyu said to Chun Ning, "Go quickly. I'll be waiting for you at the door."

Chun Ning hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know how long it will take me to come out after I go into the palace. Why don't you go back first? I can't do anything waiting here."

Su Ziyu smiled and took out a book from his sleeve pocket: "I'll wait for you."

As long as there is a place, scholars can read.

It turned out that he was well prepared.

Chun Ning was deeply moved, and some reluctance appeared in his eyes.

"You should go quickly, and don't leave the Empress Dowager alone." Su Ziyu held the book and smiled in a reassuring way.

"I'm leaving."

When lovers are together, every minute and second of separation seems long.

The two said goodbye reluctantly at the palace gate, and Qin Yaoguang had already arrived at the Ningguo Mansion.

As soon as he got off the carriage, the prefect of Jingzhao came to greet him personally and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "It was my negligence. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

Qin Yaoguang raised her right hand slightly, lowered her eyes and said, "Before I came here, the Queen Mother specifically instructed to pardon your crime."

"Yes Yes."

The prefect bowed repeatedly, shedding tears of gratitude.

Logically speaking, he really has no control over the affairs of the Ningguo Mansion.

But in terms of scope, it is after all the area under his jurisdiction. If he is held accountable for the crime of negligence, he will certainly lose his official hat.

I couldn't help but remember this favor to Qin Yaoguang.

Unlike the high-ranking ministers, he dealt more with the common people.

And no matter what her reputation was in the court or the country, in the hearts of the people in the capital, she was a first-class savior of suffering.

Moreover, the princess condescended to teach the painters in the yamen how to draw realistic documents of maritime arrest.

Outside the gate of the Duke's Mansion, there were yamen runners sent by Jingzhao Prefecture guarding it, and people were allowed to enter but not leave.

Walking inside with Qin Yaoguang, the prefect introduced the current situation: "All the servants and servants in the mansion have been detained in the front yard. It is not easy to enter the back yard. Your Highness, please see..."

The implication is that Duke Ningguo's body has not yet been buried.

Although he was the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, he did not dare to rashly enter the depths of the backyard of the Duke's Mansion without the owner's permission.

"It's alright, I'll make my own arrangements. Thank you for your hard work, sir."

"It's not hard, it's not hard," the prefect said, not daring to accept the princess's favor. "I have asked the paper horse craftsman to wait. If the princess needs it, let him follow you in."

Paper horse craftsmen are craftsmen who do paper work such as making paper people and paper horses, making ghost banners, and preparing paper money during funerals.

Of course, there is more to funeral ceremonies than just this one.

They also need coffin shops, pallbearers, musicians, etc. More importantly, they need a Feng Shui master who can choose an auspicious day for repairing the grave.

Ordinary people have to take care of their affairs after death, let alone the Ningguo Mansion?

Generally speaking, families like the Duke's Mansion are very particular about everything. The old Duke's coffin was prepared early in the morning according to his title, and everything was handled by the mistress of the house.

But right now, there is no one in the mansion who can make the decision, which is why thieves are attracted.

The prefect had no idea about the eldest princess's attitude, so he first found a craftsman who was good at the job to wait. He couldn't let the eldest princess go to find it herself, right?

Her surname is Qin, not Cui.

Being willing to lend a hand is a favor.

She was unwilling, and even those gossipers could not find any fault with her.

"My Lord, you have considered it carefully. Please come in together."

Qin Yaoguang walked in front, followed by a large group of people, including maids and guards who served and protected her, the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture, the coroner, the paper horse maker, and others.

The further we go into the backyard, the worse it gets.

Even the precious flowers and trees in the mansion were destroyed, and their roots were dug up and sold.

It rained a few days ago, and the garden was in a mess. Looking around, there were mud puddles everywhere, and mud and stains everywhere.

It stands out so much among the carved beams and painted pillars.

It looks devastated.

The prefect's face was covered with sweat again. "Your Highness, I will do my best to track down the lost property in the Duke's Mansion."

He didn't dare to say anything complete.

It is currently unclear when these things were stolen and by whom.

It could be that the servants were so bold, or there was collusion between insiders and outsiders, or it could be that thieves from outside took advantage of the situation and broke into the mansion, or it could be all three.

If the old duke's dead body had not been found, there's no telling how long this carnival of thieves would have lasted.

Soon after entering the main courtyard, there was an obvious unpleasant odor.

Fortunately it is February, if the weather was hotter it would have been even more smelly.

"Your Highness, please stop." The prefect made a gesture.

He meant well.

Before the princess came, he had interrogated the group of thugs who found the Duke's body.

The condition of the Duke's body is very bad.

"It doesn't matter."

Qin Yaoguang did not stop. Hanlu handed her a piece of silk and tied it at the back of her head to cover her mouth and nose.

better than nothing.

The light in the main room was dim, just like the day she came to visit.

However, all the precious furnishings in the room were in a mess because they had not been taken care of for a long time and had been visited by thieves.

I don't know what the porcelain was, but it broke into pieces on the ground.

The original paintings of famous artists hanging on the wall have disappeared without a trace.

The smell inside the room became stronger, a sour odor mixed with corruption.

The body of Old Duke Cui fell on the Arhat couch.

The prefect stepped forward to ask for instructions, Qin Yaoguang nodded, and the coroner stepped forward to perform an autopsy.

She stood at the door, looking at the old man's swollen, deformed, blue-black, deathly face from afar, feeling mixed emotions.

I now understand why the Queen Mother didn't even want to see him for the last time.

After all, he was her biological father.

And his ending was directly related to her indifference and even secret approval of Qin Yaoguang's revenge.

There was a sound of powerful footsteps behind them, and everyone greeted him one after another: "Greetings, Lord Prince."

In the capital, the only one who can be called a prince is Yan Changqing.

"I have met His Highness."

Yan Changqing bowed, keeping a distant and polite expression.

Qin Yaoguang could see his genuine concern in his eyes.