Difficult for a son-in-law

When Wei Ning and Ming Zhan arrived at Princess Jingmin's mansion, white paper lanterns were raised above the door.The concierge was no longer lively and bustling as before, and his voice was lowered by three points. He didn't know how to feel in his heart, and his face was full of mourning.

Wei Ning and the others came here under the orders of the emperor. The concierge of the Princess's Mansion naturally stepped forward to say hello. When he learned that Wei Ning was standing next to Wei Ning, the fourth son of the Zhennan Prince's Mansion who was married by his family's Xiaojunjun, a young man howled immediately. With a voice, "Grandpa..."

In the future, before he could howl again, he was kicked away by the steward who hastily kicked him out, cursing in his heart: Uneasy slave, our little county lord is dead now, how dare you howl like a lord or not!

The steward bowed on one knee, and touched the corners of his eyes with his sleeve, "Fourth son, Mr. Wei, please, the little thing is ignorant, and the two masters made a joke." Although the emperor bestowed a marriage first, but before the ceremony, It's not appropriate to call my son-in-law any more, and the Lord of Xiaojun is unlucky.

Wei Ning made a gesture of invitation, Ming Zhan glanced at him, Wei Ning's eyes were soft and peaceful, Ming Zhan nodded slightly, and led the way into Princess Jingmin's mansion, Wei Ning followed behind.

Hearing that Ming Zhan was coming, Princess Jingmin still braced herself in the room to see her. The status of Xiaojun Jun could not be more honorable than that of Princess Jingmin. The room of Princess Zhang was luxurious and exquisite. The single curtain had been changed to royal blue and covered her body The brocade quilt and quilt were also replaced with azure plain color.All the hairpins and hairpin rings were removed from Princess Jingmin's head, and her black hair appeared a bit messy.

Wei Guogong also accompanied his wife on one side. Both of them had red and swollen eye circles, and they were haggard and distressed.Especially Princess Jingmin, she seemed to have aged ten years in an instant, and the crow's feet at the corners of her eyes spread out finely and densely, revealing her aging state.

Ming Zhan made a long bow, Princess Jingmin said in a hoarse voice, "There is no need to be too polite, Ming Zhan and Wei lords, please sit down."

Wei Ning comforted the couple first, and said in a warm voice, "The emperor just got the letter, and he was very sad. He ordered the fourth son to investigate the matter with me, and he must give Xiao Junjun justice."

Wei Guogong said sadly, "Long live Long En, I am very grateful. The matter of the little girl is entirely up to the fourth son and Lord Wei. All the maids and nurses who accompanied the princess on the trip that day have been detained. Lord Wei can go to interrogate at any time."

Although his beloved daughter died tragically, Duke Wei was still mentally stable, and when it came to his heartache, he couldn't help turning his face to wipe away his tears.

Ming Zhan took out a small notebook and wrote, "If it's convenient, I'd like to go to Xiaojun Junling to offer a stick of fragrance first."

Princess Jingmin looked at Ming Zhan, thinking of her daughter's unmarried death, she was even more sad, she couldn't help crying bitterly, the kind of sadness made Ming Zhan's eyes turn red, and she shed tears.

In the hearts of parents in the world, Wei Ning is also a person with children. At this moment, a sigh escaped from his throat.

Wei Guogong endured his grief and comforted his wife. When Princess Jingmin became more emotionally stable, he ordered his maid to guide Ming Zhan to offer incense before the coffin.

Officials from the Clan Mansion and the Ministry of Rituals have come to give instructions on the funeral ceremony. Princess Jingmin has a detached status, so these officials naturally dare not neglect, and the eldest brother Wei Qiao and Shu brother Wei Di of Xiaojun Lord are also there to help.

The faces of the two elder brothers were extremely sad, but Wei Qiao was obviously more sad. Wei Di behaved humbly and took the incense hand with Ming Zhan and Wei Ning himself.

The two burn incense and worship.

Wei Qiao said in a low voice, "The second younger brother will take care of it here first, and I will accompany the fourth son and Master Wei to the side courtyard."

Wei Di nodded, "Don't worry, elder brother, younger brother will save it." His eyes swept over Wei Ning, and he bowed slightly to watch his elder brother lead Ming Zhan and Wei Ning away, and then he went to sort out the enshrined items in front of the coffin The incense candles and the unburned paper money in the copper basin were blown by a breeze, and the dim candlelight reflected Wei Di's equally dim face, which was dim and semi-bright.

Wei Qiao didn't say much, or the sudden death of his younger sister made the brother, who was nearly [-] years old, so sad that he almost lost his mind, and he was not as sensitive as before.

Wei Ning said softly, "Although I'm being impolite, I have to say it straight. Long live the matter of Xiaojun Jun ordered me to investigate it carefully. I heard that the eldest princess' car broke down on Zhuque Street, and I have ordered someone to guard the car. If Mr. Wei Convenience, I would like to take advantage of these slaves traveling with the eldest princess to go to Suzaku Street to explain it in person, so that I can report back to Long Live."

Wei Qiao naturally agreed, and sighed, "If there is any news, please ask Lord Hou to send someone to tell me." He ordered his followers to knock on the courtyard door.

The small black lacquered moon door was closed tightly, and before the attendant touched the door with his hand, he heard a piercing scream from inside, "Mother Li! Mother Li! It's no good, Mother Li committed suicide!"

Then there were faint cries coming from the courtyard, the chaos can be imagined.

Ming Zhan, a man of two lifetimes in his life, was still shocked, his expression changed slightly, and he quietly looked at Wei Ning's expression.Not to mention Wei Qiao, who has already yelled for someone to call the door.Du Wei Ning is still as stable as Mount Tai, with no color on his face, a calm expression, a pair of slender eyebrows and phoenix eyes calm, staring straight ahead like a spot of paint.

This is a small courtyard with two entrances, in the northeast corner, with simple furnishings inside. The guards locked two rooms, and the women and girls locked in the other room.Wei Ning's eyes swept over the panicked maid woman with disheveled makeup, and then at the forty-year-old woman lying on the ground with a gold hairpin pierced through her neck. Blood from the carotid artery was still slowly flowing out, stained red. On the blue brick floor, this woman's complexion is fine and fair, there are still a couple of gold and jade jewelry on her head, and the golden hairpin she used to kill herself is shining brightly, which shows that she has a certain status in the mansion.

Although the woman died, her face was extremely peaceful, without any fear, as if she had expected such an ending.Ming Zhan's eyes flashed, and fell on the blue and blackened wound on the woman's neck. He grabbed Wei Ning's sleeve and pointed.

Wei Ning nodded, avoiding the blood on the ground, gathered his robe and squatted down, lifted the woman's slack neck, saw that the golden hairpin had pierced her neck, pressed her fingers lightly on the woman's neck, and knew this person There is no possibility of survival.

While the body was not stiff, Wei Ning pinched the woman's hand holding the golden hairpin tightly, and slowly pulled out the golden hairpin, there was still a small stream of blood overflowing, Wei Ning's face was calm, but the woman Holding the golden hairpin so tightly, Wei Ning directly pinched the woman's fingers before taking out the golden hairpin.

Ming Zhan couldn't stand the strong smell of blood in the room, so he raised his sleeves to cover his nostrils. Chang Feng brought a tray from nowhere. Hairpin said, "Put it away carefully."

So he ordered someone to move the chair, and sat in the room to interrogate the women and girls when the incident happened.

Wei Ning was upright, meticulous and thoughtful step by step, Ming Zhan couldn't intervene, but Wei Qiao explained the relationship between these maids and women from the sidelines. The steward came and explained to Wei Ning one by one.

Until the evening, Wei Ningfang said goodbye with a weary look, and did not take him to Dali Temple, nor even took him to Zhuque Street to practice the situation at that time as he said before. Ming Zhan was a little surprised by Wei Ning's behavior, but he didn't say much. ask.

Wei Ning is a very smart person, and he will definitely do it where he can be a favor, but after coming out of the eldest princess's mansion, although Wei Ning and Ming Zhan shared the same carriage, he didn't say a word, obviously he had something on his mind.

Feng Jingqian did not let the two wait for a long time, and summoned Wei Ning and Ming Zhan in Xuande Hall.

Wei Ning reported solemnly, "I was ordered to go to Princess Jingmin's mansion to inquire about the case. According to the servant who accompanied the princess that day, two startled horses suddenly ran out of Rouge Lane leading to Zhuque Street and rushed into the convoy of the princess. , startled the horses pulling the carriage, so the eldest princess' wheels slid to one side, half of the carriage landed on the ground, and the whole right wheel was cracked. At that time, the princess was driving with two mothers and two servant girls. When the accident happened, Mother Tao and her maid, Yuemei, protected the eldest princess. According to Li Taiyi from the imperial hospital, although the eldest princess was frightened, there was no external injury on her body. Jinju was used to serve by Mr. Xiaojun's side. Among them, Jinju hit the carriage, broke her right hand, and broke her head. Mother Li protected Mr. Xiaojun under her body. Unfortunately, the car overturned and Mr. Xiaojun hit the back of the head. In the compartment, the neck fracture was broken, and he lost his breath on the spot.”

"Due to the high status of Mr. Xiaojun, I have not been able to personally examine the injury on the back of Mr. Xiaojun's neck, but I have consulted the imperial physician. The imperial physician believes that there is an obvious bruise on the back of Mr. Xiaojun's head. However, whether this injury will cause the neck to be broken? I'm not [-]% sure." Wei Ning offered the golden hairpin from his sleeve, and said softly, "When I arrived at the eldest princess's mansion, that mother Li had already committed suicide. This is a suicide thing, please see it long live. Long live be careful, there is poison on the hairpin."

Feng Cheng held the golden hairpin, and he dared not directly present it to Feng Jingqian.

Feng Jingqian saw that the head of this golden hairpin was a golden peony in full bloom. A small peony had burned dozens of petals. It was indescribably exquisite and rich, so he frowned and asked, "Is it something made inside?"

Wei Ning nodded, "If I remember correctly, this hairpin was specially made by the former Emperor for Fang's 40th birthday when he was abolished. It is Fang's favorite."

"Yes. I remember." Feng Jingqian suddenly said, "It is said that it is a flower hairpin drawn by the late emperor himself and ordered to be fired by the House of Internal Affairs. Although this peony is small, it is lifelike." His eyes lingered on the head of the hairpin for a moment, Feng Jing Qian seemed to have a feeling, and sighed, "There should be an emerald butterfly on it, but it is gone now." Although this flower hairpin is good, it is not that there is no better than it, but it is made by the late emperor himself. different.When he was still the prince, Feng Jingqian went to Kunning Palace to pay his respects to Queen Fang, and it was common for Queen Fang to wear this hairpin.

Feng Jingqian calmed down for a long time, then Fang asked, "Have you found out the origin of the startled horse?"

"Today's time is limited, I only searched here, but I have ordered people to investigate, I'm afraid it won't be so fast." Wei Ning said with lowered eyes, how could this matter involve Prince Li's biological mother, the abolished Empress Fang?Because he didn't know what Feng Jing wanted to do, he didn't dare to speak out about it for a while.

"Sister Huang has always been familiar with the general situation, not to mention Yingxuan is my niece, I will never let her die in vain." Feng Jingqian's eyes flashed a sternness, and he ordered, "If Mrs. Li is wronged, why commit suicide, why commit suicide before Poison poisoning on the hairpin? It can be seen that there is already a desire to die. How can this lowly maidservant be so bold for no reason? Zimin, I will give you another oral order to properly examine the cause of the death of Xiaojunjun. As for the startled horse, let's investigate further, there is no reason for it, how can there be such a coincidence." There is no inner ghost that can't attract outside thieves, then Li Shi can accompany the eldest princess in the car, which shows that he is extremely trusted by the master on weekdays.

Wei Ning took the order.

Feng Jing glanced at Ming Zhan, "Ming Zhan is fourteen years old, I want him to work in the court. Zimin, Ming Zhan is not very familiar with the affairs of the court. You have taught him for the past few years, let him follow you for the time being." Look into this matter. I don't ask him to help you, I just let him gain some knowledge and experience a little bit."

Wei Ning naturally responded.

Feng Jingqian had nothing to ask, so he sent Wei Ning home to rest, leaving Ming Zhan alone to eat in Xuande Hall.

He is not afraid of people who are already dead, but if someone uses dead people to make a fuss, the plot may not be small!Feng Jingqian set his sights on Ming Zhan who is calm and composed, is it time?

Feng Jing asked himself.