adults don't take the bait

On the second day, another guest came to the palace, the third son-in-law Yu Wenxi who had just recovered from illness, and she had something to inform Xu Shiyan.

"Why is Xi'er here today?" Zhao Xin was just playing with Hui'er in the garden when she heard a servant come to report that the third son-in-law had arrived.Today, Xu Shiyan went out early in the morning because of official business, and the prince accompanied the concubine into the palace, so Zhao Xin was the only one in the palace.

"Sister Xin'er." Yu Wenxi was also very happy to see Zhao Xitong.

"I have something to tell you about Shiyan, isn't Shiyan here?" Yu Wenxi looked around but didn't find Xu Shiyan.

"Shiyan has business to go out early in the morning, is Xi'er in a hurry?" Zhao Xin asked.

"It's nothing urgent, I just want to tell you that I will go back to Lin'an with the princess the day after tomorrow, will you go back too?" Yu Wenxi thought that if they go together, they will have a companion.

"Is the princess going back to visit relatives with you? Xi'er hasn't been home for a long time." Zhao Xin smiled.

"Yes, originally the princess promised me to go back to Lin'an to visit my father and mother after marriage, but she was busy a while ago, so yesterday she went to the palace to ask the father about this matter, and the father also agreed, saying that it will be the day after tomorrow. You can set off and go back." Yu Wenxi was slightly moved in his heart.

"It seems that the princess still loves Xi'er very much?" Zhao Xin smiled.

The two sat down on the chairs, and the servants brought up the brewed tea.

"Hey" Yu Wenxi sighed.

"What's the matter, Xi'er, did I say something wrong?" Zhao Xin didn't understand why Yu Wenxi would sigh when she said that the princess was kind to her.

"Actually, Sister Xin'er is right. The princess really treats me very well. I have food and drink in the concubine's mansion, and I don't have to do anything. Maybe it's because I'm too dissatisfied. There are always shortcomings in time. I don't think I will ever be able to be the son-in-law in Xitong's mind." Yu Wenxi shook his head, seemingly helpless.

Zhao Xin also felt a little touched when she heard her say this. Yu Wenxi and Zhao Xitong were people who had never met before, and it can only be said that it was fate given by heaven to get together.

"Has Xi'er informed the princess of her thoughts?"

Yu Wenxi shook his head, "I know that the princess has her difficulties, and I don't want to trouble her. I tried to change it, but it didn't work." Yu Wenxi felt a little uncomfortable when she thought of running away from home impulsively a few days ago. Embarrassed blush.

Zhao Xin suddenly wondered if Yu Wenxi was being oppressed too much by the princess. The third princess rarely had a soft side, even between husband and wife she seldom bowed her head. No wonder Yu Wenxi felt so.

After all, Zhao Xin can't give too many opinions on other people's housework, and Yu Wenxi and Zhao Xitong will need to work together to solve the emotional matter in the future.

Fortunately, Yu Wenxi is on the soft side, if it were Xu Shiyan, it would definitely be a mess.Could it be that the princess just took a fancy to Xi'er's soft temper?

No, it can be seen that the princess has feelings for Xi'er. Maybe it's because she has a strong desire to protect. She is afraid that Yu Wenxi will be hurt, so she will try her best to protect this person, but she never thought that this kind of protection is the biggest harm to her. .

Yu Wenxi has to learn to grow up, learn to take responsibility, and learn how to protect her beloved woman instead of hiding forever under the umbrella opened for her by her woman.

"What is Xi'er's plan in the future? The grievances between you and the princess cannot be resolved by you giving in forever. If you want to be with the princess for a long time, you must let her know your true inner thoughts. There should be no such thing as a husband and wife. Any concealment, isn't it?" Zhao Xinyu said earnestly, she and Xu Shiyan are actually honest enough, what she fears the most is that Xu Shiyan has something to hide from her, which will make her feel that she and Xu Shiyan are not really close.

"I also understand this. When I go back to Lin'an and meet my parents, I will find an opportunity to have a good talk with Xitong." Yuwenxi already has her own plans. She wants to have her own career. She will let Zhao Xitong know that Yuwenxi is Someone who can take care of her for the rest of her life.

Xu Shiyan originally planned to go back home after finishing his official duties, but he did not expect to meet Han Shangzhi by such a coincidence. In fact, it was not a coincidence. Han Shangzhi had been waiting for Xu Shiyan here early in the morning.

"Is Master Han looking for me for something?"

"I have something important to tell Mr. Xu, can Mr. Xu..." Han Shangzhi looked around and said softly.

What is so mysterious?

"Since that's the case, Mr. Han just find a quiet place."

I don't know what medicine Han Shangzhi sold in the gourd, but Xu Shiyan got into Han Shangzhi's carriage, and the carriage finally stopped at a small courtyard in the suburbs.

"My lord Xu, please forgive me. The reason for doing this is to prevent others from following you. Your lord also knows that the capital seems to be calm recently, but it is actually turbulent." Han Shangzhi explained with a smile.

Xu Shiyan felt that there was nothing wrong with Han Shangzhi's actions, and there were quite a few people secretly watching.

"Can Mr. Han guarantee that you and I are safe now?" Xu Shiyan asked.

"Master Xu, don't worry." Han Shangzhi assured.

The two got out of the car and walked into the courtyard through the back door. There were people around the courtyard. Xu Shiyan only brought Xuanwu out today, but she was not afraid of what Han Shangzhi would do to her.

The small courtyard is not as dilapidated as it looks on the outside, there seems to be a hidden hole inside.

"The environment here is good, I like the cleanliness very much." Xu Shiyan said.

"As long as Mr. Xu likes it, in fact, I found this place by accident."

"It's not as simple as inviting me to drink tea today, Mr. Han. Just talk about it if you have something to do." Xu Shiyan is not a person who dawdles in the first place, and he has done so much foreplay.

Han Shangzhi smiled, turned away others, and Xu Shiyan asked Xuanwu to wait outside.

Now no one, you can say it.

"Master Xu must be aware of the series of actions that Prime Minister Fan has made recently. He has been investigating Xu Yan's affairs. There are Prime Minister Fan's eyeliners around Langhuan Yayuan. I'm afraid he will make a move from time to time." Han Shangzhi said.

Xu Shiyan naturally knew this, and she also sent someone to protect Sun Ran.

"I know."

"Then does Master Xu know why Fan Jian wanted to investigate Xu Yan and kill her?" Han Shangzhi asked again.

Xu Shiyan shook his head, "I don't know." "Does Master Han know?"

Han Shangzhi smiled, "Then some officials will come and tell Master Xu what Prime Minister Fan is afraid of."

Xu Shiyan narrowed his eyes, "All ears."

Han Shangzhi came slowly.

Seven years ago, there was a flood in Qingzhou, and tens of thousands of people were homeless due to the severity of the disaster. At that time, the emperor allocated 5000 million taels of silver for disaster relief.

When the relief funds were issued, it was thought that the disaster situation could be further controlled, but unexpectedly, local officials secretly embezzled public funds and bought the rice used for disaster relief at 10 times the market price.

The 5000 million taels of silver were squandered in an instant, but those victims could only drink porridge cooked with moldy and poisonous rice.

Later, an official in Qingzhou learned of this and wanted to expose it. He got an account book that recorded the names of all officials who had accepted bribes, and the most involved one was Fan Jian, the prime minister of the dynasty.

As the head of a hundred officials, Fan Jian did this kind of corruption. If the emperor knew about it, he would be severely punished.

This official wanted to expose Fan Jian's scandal, but how a small magistrate like him could compete with a high-ranking prime minister, the result can be imagined.

The official was already determined to die. He handed over the account books to his wife and children early in the morning, and arranged for them to leave Qingzhou to join his colleagues.

Later, the official died tragically at home, and his wife and children were hunted down by Fan Jian's men.

After finally coming to Zhaozhou, they told the matter to Xu Jinzhong, the prefect of Zhaozhou at that time.Xu Jinzhong was also angry when he heard that, and later learned that his friend had been killed, so he took in the mother and son.

The official's wife was seriously ill during the escape, and died within seven days after arriving in Zhaozhou.In order to protect his son's safety, Xu Jinzhong entrusted him to a friend.

However, Fan Jian soon found out the whereabouts of the account book, and it was in the hands of his former rival Xu Jinzhong.

Naturally, Xu Jinzhong would not be reckless, just as he expected, Fan Jian sent someone to take back the account books, and even used his only daughter as a threat.

It's too dark, so Fan Jian thought of a way, which is to frame Xu Jinzhong, Xu Jinzhong has always been selfless, which is why he offended many powerful people.

Fan Jian destroyed Xu's family almost without doing it himself, but he didn't tell the whereabouts of the account book until after Xu Jinzhong died.

Later, Fan Jian discovered that Xu Jinzhong still had a daughter, so he looked around for Xu Yan.Later, I heard that Xu Yan died of illness, but Fan Jian was worried for a day without seeing Xu Yan's body.

Until half a year ago, news came from Zhaozhou that Xu Yan was not actually dead, but was alive with a different identity.She still had the account book that threatened Fan Jian in her hand, so he became nervous again and insisted on finding Xu Yan to get the account book back.

Xu Shiyan squeezed the cup in his hand fiercely while listening to Han Shangzhi's narration. It turned out that his father was really killed by Fan Jian because of that account book.

She subconsciously touched the wound in her abdomen, and it turned out that her own wound also came from that.

But how did Han Shangzhi know about this?

"Master Xu, are you wondering why I knew about this matter?" Han Shangzhi knew that Xu Shiyan would not believe him so easily, after all, this matter was very involved.

"How did Master Han know?"

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Xu, the next official is Li Boyu, the son of the local official."

Li Boyu!Xu Shiyan seemed to have heard of this name many years ago.

Xu Shiyan suddenly remembered that it was him. She still remembered the scene when Li Boyu came to Zhaozhou to find his father.Han Shangzhi is Li Boyu, the child of an old friend that Xu Jinzhong entrusted to his friend.

"Master Xu, do you still remember?" Han Shangzhi asked.

So Han Shangzhi also knew his identity, he was Xu Jinzhong's daughter Xu Yan, and he also knew that Xu Yan of Langhuan Yayuan was a substitute.

"Master Han already knew?" Xu Shiyan asked.

Han Shangzhi smiled, "It really is you! In fact, when I first met Shi Yan, I felt a little familiar, although you and I had only been together for a few days at that time. Later, I met a woman who claimed to be Xu Yan. I once I wondered if I was overthinking it. But the Xu Yan I know is not as cruel as her, and feeds me poison. I have hinted many times, but she doesn't seem to know who I am." Han Shangzhi said of Sun However, he was a little helpless, and was tortured to death by this woman several times. If he hadn't relied on that brazen villain, he probably wouldn't be able to live today.

Xu Shiyan didn't panic when his identity was revealed, "Then how can you be sure it must be me?"

"Because you are very similar to Xu Zhifu, and you are the one who made Xu Zhifu wronged. It is reasonable for a daughter to defend her parents. The time of your appearance is also very similar to the time of Xu Yan's death, isn't it? "

"Since Master Han knows my identity, what about Fan Jian?" Xu Shiyan felt that his identity was a huge loophole.

"It's actually a coincidence that Shi Yan's identity can be discovered. Fan Jian may not be able to find out, because the real Xu Yan has already appeared, right? He only wants to focus on Xu Yan and not you, Master Xu."

Xu Shiyan put down the teacup in his hand, "Then what is the purpose of you telling me this matter today?"

"Of course it is to avenge you and my parents, so that Fan Jian will get the punishment he deserves." Han Shangzhi said.

"But the account book you mentioned is not in my possession at all. I don't even know about it." Xu Shiyan thought about it carefully. She only remembered how she was injured but not at all, and her father She was not told anything about the ledger at all.

"Xu Zhifu didn't hand over the account book to you?" Han Shangzhi was also surprised, so where did the account book go?

"You can think about it, perhaps Xu Zhifu gave you something special, or told you where the account books are stored." Han Shangzhi saw his mother hand over the account books to Xu Jinzhong, and Xu Jinzhong did not give it to him. To Xu Shiyan, could it be that he hid it?

Xu Shiyan thought for a long time and still shook his head, "Maybe we are going to Zhaozhou once." Xu Shiyan wanted to go back and see for himself.

"Will going back at this time attract Fan Jian's attention? If he suspects you, it will be a big deal. Besides, you are the county matriarch, and if you expose your identity as the princess, you will be implicated." Han Shangzhi Express your concerns.

"How do you know that the princess will know my identity?" Xu Shiyan asked.

"Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the love between the princess and the princess is so true for Shang Zhi." Han Shangzhi laughed.

"Don't you think it's strange that we are like this?" Xu Shiyan asked.

"What's so strange, to be honest, I'm very envious of the princess. There is such a beauty as the princess in my family, and there is also a beauty who is willing to do everything for the prince. Shang Zhi is not so lucky." After finishing speaking, he sighed secretly Anyway, I am also a handsome big man, no, why no one likes it.

Xu Shiyan smiled and said, "Brother Han, why should you belittle yourself, I think Sun Ran will know how good you are one day."

"I hope so. Now my most urgent hope is to bring Fan Jian to justice and pay homage to our parents in heaven."

"But even if we found the account books, would the emperor believe it just because of this? Fan Jian plays a very important role in the court, just like the promotion of officials, [-] out of [-] are Fan Jian's disciples." Xu Shiyan said.

"It's because of this that the emperor already has the intention to suppress Fan Jian's followers."

"Great achievements, the emperor has become wary, even so Fan Jian knew it in his heart, and he was also afraid that the emperor would make use of it. If what happened a few years ago was revealed, then his career as prime minister would be over." Xu Shiyan said.

"That's right, so Fan Jian will try his best to conceal this matter, and he will not hesitate to repeat what happened back then. It's just that he knows that this time it will be more difficult. He has tried to win me over many times but I have rejected him. I think he will soon They will attack me and Xu Yan."

"But he doesn't know that the person behind you is the emperor." Xu Shiyan also guessed that Han Shangzhi was so confident in confronting Fan Jian because of the emperor's support, otherwise he, a little Hanlin, would have been played to death by Fan Jian.

"Shiyan is really smart, and you can't hide anything from you. Speaking of which, the emperor valued Shiyan at first, but it was because the emperor wanted you to be his son-in-law so he entrusted this matter to me. Later, some things happened. You have become the county horse master, and you know everything after that."

"Actually, the emperor had already made up his mind to get rid of Fan Jian during the Qingyou Palace incident, but the border wars were tight, and Fan Yichen was defending the border as a general. If Fan Jian was punished, it would be inevitable that his son would do something big. Waiting for other opportunities." Han Shangzhi said again.

"So now that Fan Yichen has returned and the frontier has stabilized, the emperor wants to take advantage of this opportunity to make a move." Xu Shiyan asked.

"Yes."

"Brother Han, do you have a plan?"

"I do have a plan, but I just need Shi Yan's help."

"Fan Jian is our common enemy, of course I will help." Xu Shiyan said firmly.

"It's good to have the words of the world, what are you planning to do with the princess. Prince Rui actually knows about this, but the emperor has no plans to ask him to intervene."

"Perhaps the emperor has other plans for doing this, but I don't think my father will just sit idly by." Xu Shiyan said.