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"My lord..."

Zhao Jingyi stood with his hands behind his back, with a stern expression on his face.

Mr. Yin Tian of Jingzhao Mansion had a troubled expression on his face, and was about to speak, but saw Zhao Jingyi stretch out his hand to press it, so he closed his mouth embarrassingly.

At this moment, Zhang Yi came in and reported: "My lord, people from the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple and the Metropolitan Procuratorate are here."

It seems that this result was expected, and no surprises were seen.

It didn't take long for the person to arrive at the door, and he was a little surprised to see Zhao Jingyi.This prince has always lived in seclusion and never participated in major court affairs, but he did not expect to see people in such a sensitive and complicated case of Chunwei's fraud.

Zhao Jingyi nodded as he saw it.

The third division came here just for one thing, and the minister of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs asked Jingzhao's prefect: "Master Tian, ​​can the cause of the death of Master Cai be found out?"

The Governor of Jingzhao looked at Zhao Jingyi, saw that the latter had no expression on his face, and couldn't see any hints, so he just cupped his hands and said: "If there is no mistake, he will hang himself to death."

As soon as this remark came out, the faces of several adults present were different. The Minister of the Ministry of Justice's eyes lit up slightly, and he asked with a little joy: "Could it be that he is afraid of crime and self-restraint? Mr. Tian, ​​can you find a few words like the suicide note?"

"Master Zheng..." Zuodu Censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate reminded with a low cough.

The Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment suddenly corrected his posture. Fortunately, the body of Cai University has been sent to the mourning hall, and there is no one from Cai's family in the study, otherwise it is easy to offend people by spreading disrespectful words about the deceased.

You must know that Cai University scholar is not as popular as Baige Lao, but he is also a great Confucian who is full of peaches and plums. Although the fraud case has damaged his reputation, he has accumulated over the years and has a reputation. It is believed that the old man is wronged.

Zheng Yuan didn't want to offend the scholars yet.

Mr. Tian wiped the sweat from his brow, and replied: "I didn't find it."

Dali Temple Minister said: "Since that's the case, I'm afraid I have to ask the Cai family. Although I believe that Cai is a scholar, after all, he is related to this fraud case. There will always be some clues on weekdays. It's just that now the Cai family is mourning. If you don't cooperate and make trouble, it will be a troublesome matter, but this matter is full of uproar, and the case will always be closed earlier and there will be an explanation..."

"The emperor's order is here, so I can only invite Mrs. Cai, Mrs. Cai, the Cai family has a lot of embarrassments." The Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment squeezed his beard and said, looking at Zhao Jingyi, quite embarrassed, "I just don't know my lord..."

"Since he hanged himself, this king will take his leave first." Zhao Jingyi looked indifferent, and had no interest in what the third division would do next. He just told Zhang Yi, "The patrol battalion is only responsible for the security of the capital, and it is inconvenient to participate in other matters."

"Yes, my lord." Zhang Yi clasped his fists in response, and then respectfully sent Zhao Jingyi away.

Only then did the adults suddenly realize that Prince Rui is in control of the patrol battalion now, so it is only natural to come and have a look. They also clearly stated that this prince will not participate in anything they want to do, but they also warned not to lose their sense of proportion. If it is bullying women and children, otherwise the patrol battalion has legitimate reasons to intervene.

Zhao Jingyi left Cai University scholar's study, the servants along the way had already changed into sackcloth, their faces were sad, their eyes were red, they were walking quickly, and there was an uncontrollable cry coming from the front, it was the mourning hall.

He was inexplicably unhappy, and his expression became even colder, but when he passed the mourning hall, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

I saw a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy wearing a filial hat and white linen clothes, kneeling and sitting beside the coffin, with a calm expression but tears in his eyes. When he saw Zhao Jingyi, he kowtowed.

Quiet, sad, tough, out of tune with the cries around me.

Cai Xueshi left, and the next head of the Cai family was doing nothing. He was only a clerk, and he was about to decline.But Zhao Jingyi looked at this young man and suddenly felt that the Cai family still had hope.

"This is Xueshi Cai's eldest grandson. His name is Xiangming. He is fifteen this year. I heard that he is very good at reading. He has passed the examination of scholar. He is also smart and sensible. He is very fond of Xueshi Cai. He always compliments everyone." Zhang Zhang Yi said behind him.

This young man... looks a lot like him, Zhao Jingyi suddenly felt inspired, he thought of Lin Xi.

Look carefully, no, in fact, it doesn't look like it at all.

Cai Xiangming lost his grandfather, as well as his father and mother. It's just that without the prestige of Cai University scholar to rely on, things will not be as satisfactory as they are now.However, he can still study quietly, do scientific research, and walk on a stable road.

But his Lin Xi...

When Zhao Jingyi walked into the mourning hall, the uncle of the Cai family immediately twirled three sticks of incense and handed them to him respectfully. He took it and bowed three times to the well-dressed old man in the coffin with a peaceful expression.

As soon as he bowed, he felt sorry for Lin Xi who was struggling to survive under the torment of illness, and suddenly lost all support.

In the second bow, he praised Lin Xi who was surrounded by force, and Lin Xi, who was betrayed by his senior brother, was still able to deal with it calmly and escaped smoothly.

Three thanks, he regretted that he could not appear by Lin Xi's side and protect him when Lin Xi was most vulnerable and helpless.

In the end, he put the incense into the incense burner. At this time, Zhao Jingyi had made up his mind that no matter whether Lin Xi responded to him or not, he would be Lin Xi's biggest reliance from now on.

If God favors and Lin Xi opens his mind, then he will no longer be burdened by each other in this life.

Thinking of this, Zhao Jingyi suddenly had an impulse to see Lin Xi urgently. This impulse had never been so strong, as if it could burn his reason.

But before he left, Cai Xiangming had already blocked his way.

"My lord."

Zhao Jingyi frowned, "What's the matter?"

Seemingly taken aback by his cold tone, Cai Xiangming subconsciously took a step back, with a flustered look on his face.

After waiting for a few breaths, seeing that the young man still did not say anything, Zhao Jingyi stopped waiting, but before taking a few steps, he found that his sleeve was being pulled.

"My lord, I have something to tell you, can I... delay for a while?"

The young man's expression was full of pleading, he seemed quite helpless, Zhao Jingyi hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

When Zhao Jingyi left the Cai Mansion, his expression was vague.

"My lord, on the day when the apricot list was announced, my grandfather declared that his life would not last long. He handed over the suicide note to me the next day, and asked me to wait for him to leave one day and hand it over to someone he can trust. After thinking about it, Xiang Ming didn't know who it was. You can trust it, until you see the prince, Xiangming is ashamed, please ask the prince to present it to the emperor!"

The suicide note was hot in his sleeve, and he hadn't read it, and he didn't plan to read it.

Zhao Jingyi got on his horse and headed towards the Yongning Hou Mansion.

Lin Xi had been away from the Hou Mansion for nearly a month, and she didn't realize it before, but now she misses it.

In fact, as soon as he left the palace, the Hou's palace already knew about it. Counting the time, there were already people waiting at the door, looking at the large carts and the majestic guards of the palace, their eyes were full of smiles.

He was even more attentive to this young master.

Lin Xi brought a few cartloads of presents to visit Mrs. Tai first, and after exchanging pleasantries for a while, she let the old lady look at her again and again before she was finally let go.

"Really, mother, Xi'er has just come back and is full of travel and dust. She must be tired. I have to let the child go back to have a good rest. It's not too late to come back after the banquet at night." Sitting next to her, Shan joked with a smile.

Lin Xi held Mrs. Tai's hand instead and said, "It's not that I'm tired, but I haven't changed my clothes yet, but seeing my grandmother's eagerness, I had no choice but to invite my grandmother. The two aunts have to endure some dust."

Lin Xi pretended to be coquettish, which made Mrs. Tai smile all over her face, pointed to her forehead, and scolded: "I haven't seen you for a month, and nothing else. This skill of pretending to be stupid is really good. It can be seen that the people who live in the palace are also good at it." OK."

Mrs. Liu immediately interjected: "Xi'er is the prince's wife and uncle, there is no reason to treat her badly, and it is for the sake of the son, the prince must take good care of her."

Because Xiao Jinxin did not fall into Zhao Jingyi's eyes, the Liu family probably gave up, so they could only put their hopes on Lin Xi. If Zhao Jingyi took good care of Lin Xi, and the son, the relationship with the Yongning Hou Mansion would not be weakened in the future.

To a certain extent, this is really true.

Thinking of Zhao Jingyi, Lin Xi sighed inwardly, what a matter.

Although it doesn't sound very pleasant to the ear, it does mean that.Mrs. Tai nodded and didn't say any more. She looked at Lin Xi for a while before she felt relieved.

At this time, the second lady and the third lady came one after another. The cousins ​​greeted each other, and Lin Xi gave a gift before it was over.

The third lady asked: "Is Shizi still okay?"

Lin Xi smiled and nodded.

The second lady said: "I was going to visit, but think about it, my sister is a prostitute, so I can't help much. I can only pray for the safety of the son every day. Now I feel relieved. My cousin is rejuvenated, so there is nothing wrong."

"My cousin has a heart."

The answer was standard and standard, so I had no choice but to give up.

Although Eunuch Cao was not the one who came to Prince Rui's Mansion this time, it was considered honorable for the Chief Steward to come in person, seeing the heavy ceremony, the people in the room were all smiling.

"The lord was already on the way, but he was called away by something important, so he ordered me to come here. Firstly, to send Mr. Lin back to the mansion, and secondly, to congratulate the old lady on her birthday in advance. I am afraid that the lord has already left on the day. Jing, probably can't come, please forgive me, old lady."

Lin Xi sat next to Mrs. Tai, and she spoke so clearly in her heart, it seems that Zhao Jingyi's going to the northern border has not been confirmed for a few days.

"Ah, this is going to war again." Xiao Jinlan exclaimed in a low voice, with worry in her eyes, but she felt at ease when she thought it was Prince Rui, "With the prince here, Hu Man is not afraid."

Everyone nodded.

After talking for a long time, Lin Xi had a chance to get away and left Chongjin Hall, but saw Zhou's mother waiting outside with a serious expression on her face.

Lin Xi's mood sank immediately, and when she saw the maids on both sides, she immediately said, "Let's talk on the road."

After walking for a while, there were few people on both sides, so Mother Zhou said in a low voice, "Lanyuexuan has been robbed."

what?

Lin Xi stopped and looked at Zhou's mother in surprise.

However, Mother Zhou was not joking, she nodded seriously.

Zhou's mother is not a random person, so it can be seen that the matter is quite serious, so Lin Xi stopped talking and quickened her pace to return to Yuexuan.

However, as soon as he sat down and took a sip of tea, Tuantuan knelt down in front of him, and Lin Xi raised his eyebrows, waiting for her to speak.

"Young master, you handed over the courtyard to the servants to take care of. The servants are ashamed, but they don't have the ability to look after them. I beg you to punish them."

The two girls, Tuanyuanyuan, Yuanyuan, lively and clever, often go out with him, Tuantuan is calm and cautious, and often stays behind to watch the house. They each have their own strengths, and they have always done a good job. Lin Xi is very relieved to hand over everything in the house to Group care.

Yuanyuan was a little anxious, "Master, Tuantuan has been cautious, you know, there must be something in it..."

Lin Xi waved his hand, Tuantuan shook his head towards Yuanyuan, but Lin Xi frowned and said, "I'm not in a hurry to punish you, let me tell you what's going on first?"

"Yes." Tuantuan didn't even get up, but knelt down and said, "After you leave, the slave will order Lan Yuexuan to move around less, if there is something important to do, you must first report to the slave and Mother Zhou, and you can only go after you get what you want." , and it has been safe and sound since then. But just a few days ago, when the little girl woke up one day, she found something was wrong with the study room. The servant girl went in and found that your study room had been flipped, and books, paper pens, and ornaments were placed The location was not right. So I checked other places carefully and found that not only the study but also the storeroom had signs of people coming in. Even the innermost cages had been opened, and although they were all put back, the things inside were all mine. I have seen them one by one, and they have been touched. The Fenglin Pavilion next to Lanyuexuan, as the new house of the second cousin, has begun to be repainted. Although it is separated by a courtyard wall, people are coming and going in a mess. Do you know if that's why..."

There was nothing confidential in his study, so no one paid special attention to it.But no matter what, this is the Hou Mansion!Could it be that his cousin's decoration of a new house can also make his yard burglarized?

Don't laugh your ass off when you say it, a century-old family didn't get rich overnight.

Thinking of this, Lin Xi felt a little strange.

"What's missing?"

Tuantuan shook his head, "I don't know."

Lin Xi frowned.

Zhou's mother said: "Later, the old slave took a group of people inside and out to check carefully, and checked the list one by one. It is true that nothing was lost, but..."

Mother Zhou hesitated for a moment.

"Mom, but it's okay."

"Later the young master Biao came to borrow books, and the old slave took the young master Biao to the study, but the young Biao searched around but couldn't find the book he wanted, and said, 'Where did Xi'er buy those travel notes? I went, and didn’t leave a single copy, so could it be that your young master took all of them to the palace?’”

Lin Xi's heart beat a few steps faster.