His loud cry of "family law" was quite impressive, but Jiang Xuanjins brow furrowed as he listened.

  "White gentleman," he said, "Your ladys move is intended to kill people."

  A matter of life and death, where is it within the power of family law to dispose of?

  Bai Des face turned red with rage as he shouted, "Beat her hard and make her know the severity of her mistake!"

  "Yes!" The house slaves responded in unison, took their clubs and stood behind Bai Mengshi.

  "Master, I havent confessed yet, how can you beat me directly!"

  Bai Dezhong looked at her with a serious expression, his eyebrows slightly furrowed, and shook his head gently.

  The couple, who had been married for decades, also had some spiritual connection. Bai Mengs wife understood him at a glance - he wanted to deal with himself first and prevent Ziyang Jun from sending her to the government office.

  Looking at the club as thick as an infants wrist, Bai Meng choked back a sob and shook her head. Even if Bai Dezhong wanted to save her, she didnt want to be beaten by her family!

  Jiang Xuanjin stood by, coldly watching the two of them. After a moments thought, he took a step back, seeming to truly not care about it anymore, and simply waited to see how severe the Bai familys household rules were.

  Bai Dezhong glared at him, slightly relaxed his expression, and then sternly said: "What are you still dazing about? The family law of twenty rods, no one is allowed to hold back!"

  Jia Nu immediately ordered two men to step forward and pin Bai Mengs wife to the ground. One of them grasped a stick, raised it high and brought it down heavily!

  With a "bang", Bai Mengs composure was gone, and she let out a miserable cry: "Ah----"

  Bai Dezhong listened coldly and asked her: "Do you know your mistake?"

  After being beaten with two sticks, Bai Mengs wife struggled to get up and cried out: "I, I was momentarily confused by a ghost... Ah!"

  "Are you possessed by a demon?" Bai De slammed his hand on the table and stood up in anger, "As the mistress of the house, you actually dared to harm peoples lives within the estate. Is this not being possessed by a demon?!"

  "Ah!" Bai Mengs wailing grew louder, her face turned pale, and her expression became frantic. "I was wrong! I was wrong! Stop...!"

  Not showing any mercy, Bái Dé rolled up his sleeves and ordered the house slave: "Hit him harder!"

  Jia Nu was shocked and immediately increased his severity, beating Bai Mengs wife until she cried out in pain: "Stop hitting me... stop hitting me..."

  Jiang Xuanjin watched quietly as the stick hit the flesh with a dull and loud sound, probably similar to the force that had landed on Bai Zhuijis body before.

  After twenty strokes of the rod, Bai Mengs voice was hoarse from shouting, his face deathly pale, and his forehead covered in cold sweat, looking utterly exhausted.

  Bai Des anger dissipated slightly as he thought that being beaten up like this was also a form of redemption, so he turned his head to say a few good words to Zi Yang Jun.

  Before she could finish speaking, Lingxiu rushed in from outside the door.

  "Master, sir!" As soon as she entered the door, she knelt down and cried out, "Young master, young master is not going to make it—"

  His heart skipped a beat, and Bai Dezhong couldnt believe it as he stood up and took two steps towards her: "What did you say?!"

  Lingxiu covered her mouth and sobbed: "You go take a look!"

  He suddenly lifted his head and looked towards the direction of the door, Bai De hastily lifted his foot and rushed towards the South Wing. He was so flustered that he stumbled and almost fell at the doorway.

  Looking at the excited expression of the white-robed official, he lightly cleared his throat and quietly reminded his master, who was unmoved: "You should at least show some sadness."

  Even if you know its fake, cant you just pretend a little?

  Jiang Xuanjin came back to his senses, lowered his head and thought seriously for a while, then made an effort to lower his eyebrows, dimmed his eyes, and revealed a sad expression.

  "Take advantage of the emptiness:"..."

  Its a pity that Bai Yu Shi doesnt have the heart to look back, this act is also too fake.

  Compared to him, the acting skills of Bai Si in Nan Yuan are simply incredible! Just look at that pale purple face, the trembling half-open eyes, and the dry, cracked lips. No matter what angle you look from, its a perfect portrayal of someone who is "about to die".

  Bai De stepped into the main room with a trembling gait and stood beside the bed, lowering his head to look at her.

  " Pearls..."

  "Dad, youre here?" She coughed twice and weakly smiled at him, "I can finally rest in peace now that youve arrived..."

  "Nonsense!" Bai De sternly scolded, shaking his head, "Nothing will happen to you!"

  "The doctor said I had a bit of blood in me, that thing is very toxic and cant be solved." She had tears in her eyes, the tears were filled with pain, she raised her hand to him, then weakly dropped it down.

  "Its all my fault. If I had known earlier, I would have admitted to the crime that Bai Mengshi accused me of, and she wouldnt have hated me so much that she wants to take my life..."

  As he spoke, he coughed twice and spat out a mouthful of blood.

  Bai Des eyes widened in shock as he looked at it again.

  Its completely different from hearing someone tell you that Zhuji has been poisoned and seeing her like this with your own eyes. Just now, when Prince Zi Yang was furious and wanted to arrest Bai Mengshi for questioning, his first reaction was: after decades of marriage, he couldnt just send Bai Mengshi to prison like this. Zhuji is not dead yet, maybe this matter can still be suppressed.

  However, when he really saw the dark blood on the ground and looked at Zhu Jis painful appearance, Bai Des eyes turned red again.

  Meng Shuqin is so ruthless as to poison her own daughter, how can he protect such a vicious woman? How can he protect her?!

  "Dont be sad..." The person on the bed still forced a smile to comfort him, "Anyway, Im just an ignorant fool who doesnt understand the rules. If I die, Ill just go underground and ask my mother if shes doing well."

  At this, Baoyus body began to shake violently.

  Zhu Dis mother was a very gentle woman, and she was the only one who had truly moved his heart when he was young. He had promised to take good care of her but failed to do so, just as he had also failed to take good care of Zhu Di as he had promised.

  For a moment, Bai Dezhong only felt guilty and anxious, his fists clenched tightly, his heart filled with desolation.

  Seeing that he was almost done, Li Huaiyu struggled to make a closing move - she moved her head, nodded heavily towards Bai De, and then suddenly closed her eyes and fainted.

  "Jade!" His eyes turned red, and Bái Dé took two deep breaths, grasping the bed frame as he choked out a sound.

  The appearance of Bai Sis younger sister was really pitiful, and the people in the house couldnt help but sigh. The softer-hearted maidservants even burst into tears immediately.

  The atmosphere in the room suddenly became heavy. Jiang Xuanjin looked around, thought for a moment, closed his eyes and bowed his head, trying to blend into this sad atmosphere.

  Li Huaiyu on the bed closed her eyes and listened to the crying sound, secretly gritting her teeth.

  Jiang Xuanjin is such a scoundrel, last time she was harmed by him and had to listen to the mourning of the Flying Cloud Palaces servants, this time shes actually lying here listening to the White family mourn again. If her luck gets ruined from all this crying, shell have to settle accounts with him once and for all!

  The crying continued for a while before Bai Des hoarse voice finally sounded at the bedside: "Come in."

  "Old Master?"

  "Bind Meng Shuqin," he said in a low voice. "You come with me to the Kyoto government office."

  The housekeeper jumped in fright and stared at him in surprise: "This..."

  "Go!" Bái Dé raised his head again, and his face suddenly looked much older. "Jun Shang is right, plotting to harm someones life is something that family law cannot handle, it can only be handed over to the law of the king."

  Looking at Bai Des suddenly firm appearance, Jiang Xuanjin finally relaxed his eyebrows, letting him leave with the housekeeper and servants, without following up.

  He had originally thought that if Bai Zhuji was unable to make Bai De realize his mistakes, he would personally take action and have Bai Mengshi bound and taken to the yamen. However, now Jiang Xuanye felt that this trip could be avoided, and waiting for news here would suffice.

  Chase all the idle people out of the door, Jiang Xuanjin sat on the edge of the bed: "Open your eyes."

  Hua Yu obediently opened her eyes, smiled and shifted her body, wanting to lean on his leg.

  He raised his hand to block it, his eyes cold: "Dont even think about it!"

  "Whats wrong?" Huai Yu looked up at him in confusion, "What did I do to offend you again? We were fine just a moment ago, and now youre suddenly so cold."

  She pushed her head back onto the pillow, Jiang Xuanjin recalled her action of leaving his arms in front of Lu Jinghang and said coldly: "Since you know how to avoid suspicion, then just avoid it both in public and private."

  What? Li Huaiyu was stunned for a moment, tilting her head in thought. When had she ever avoided suspicion in front of people? The two words "avoid suspicion" had never appeared in her life before!

  Jiang Xuanjin didnt explain much, and with a low and depressed tone said: "Ive already informed the yamen about it, you dont need to worry about anything else, just rest honestly."

  Having said that, he stood up and was about to leave.

  Feeling something was off, Huai Yu reached out and grabbed his hem: "Where are you going?"

  "Where else can I go?" he said coldly. "To attend to official business."

  Jiang Xuanjin was the person who assisted in governance according to the will of the late Emperor Fengxian, but he had not attended court for several days, and the documents were piled up as high as a man.

  "Come here and Ill give you a shoulder massage!"

  He cast her a sideways glance and said irritably, "Does your hand no longer hurt? Are you still rubbing your shoulder?"

  "It hurts, but its much better than yesterday, I can move." She pinched her hand and then opened it, smiling coquettishly at him, "Even if I couldnt massage your shoulders well, I could still peel an orange for you."

  Who cares? Jiang Xuanjin stretched out his hand and was about to pull away her hand that was grasping at his hem.

  However, as soon as their fingers touched, the man suddenly loosened his grip and quickly turned around to grab him. With palms facing each other, his fingers squeezed into the mans fingers one by one, tightly clasping them together.

  "Whats wrong with you, acting like a kid?" She shook his hand and teased, "Youre angry but wont say it clearly, so youve decided not to play with me? How old are you?"

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at her unhappily, his jaw clenched and his thin lips pursed.

  He was inexplicably angry, Li Huaiyu couldnt help but laugh and cry, and blinked at him with a softened tone: "Ill peel the orange for you, can you forgive me?"

  The voice was soft and gentle, with a hint of grievance and pampering, as if it were a young master from a certain family coaxing his little wife after doing something wrong.

  Jiang Xuancheng: "......"

  He doesnt buy it!

  However, after the incense was lit, Lingxiu brought in a large plate of oranges and carried a large pile of documents, all placed at the bedside of the main house.

  Li Huaiyu carefully washed her hands twice, took an orange and peeled it well, separating the segments one by one to hand them over to him. Jiang Xuanjin sat on her bed, his eyes fixed on the document in his hand: "Not peeled clean."

  Lingxiu was shocked and thought, "How come this orange hasnt been peeled clean yet? Not a single piece of skin is left."

  Li Huaiyu, however, understood and didnt say anything. She had a very good temper and peeled the orange peel along with the stem and fed it to him.

  Jiang Xuanjins expression slightly eased after biting his lip.

  Rolling her eyes so hard theyre about to get stuck that way.

  Is this still the master of his house who is high above and seems to be out of this world? Ah! This is clearly a little girl who needs to be pampered and coaxed! She was fine in front of others, but as soon as she met Bai Jias fourth sister, she became like this!

  Whats even more frightening is that the four little sisters dont think its strange at all, they have an attitude of listening to him as if theyre about to put him on a pedestal!

  I feel like banging my head against a wall to see if Im dreaming or not.

  When Hua Yu peeled the fourth orange, Yufeng came in to report: "Your Highness, the Kyoto government office has already held a trial. The judge Xu Yan recognized a drop of blood and interrogated Bai Mengshi. Due to the severity of the family law, Bai Mengshis body was weak and he fainted directly in court."

  Jiang Xuanjin raised his eyes and asked, "How did Lord Xu deal with it?"

  "Have Bai Meng detained at the yamen for now, and then send someone to investigate where the poison came from." Yu Feng said, "Why is the forbidden medicine appearing outside the palace? This seems to have piqued Xu Das interest."

  Jiang Xuanjin didnt have any special reaction, nodded and continued to unfold the document. Hua Yu beside him was squeezing an orange, but his mood was a bit complicated.

  This person is too clever, wanting to investigate Meng Hengyuan, he actually starts with Bai Mengshi. He dragged down Bai Dezhong, but he himself stood on the shore without getting his shoes wet.

  What happens next can be guessed - Xu will investigate, and someone will definitely send evidence of Meng Hengyuans doping to the top, then Meng Hengyuan will be convicted, and Bai Mengshi will also be found guilty of "murder".

  One arrow, two birds!

  Its no wonder that Zi Yang Jun has such a deep and intricate mind, its no surprise that he was able to deceive her to death in the trap back then, without her even noticing.

  Jiang Xuanjin looked puzzled and tilted his head: "What?"

  She suddenly came back to her senses and saw that she had almost squeezed the orange pulp onto her wrist.

  She hastily let go of his hand and smiled: "Its nothing." Then she rolled up her sleeves to wipe the orange juice off her wrist.

  However, when she pulled up her sleeve, she found something extra on her wrist.

  "Huh?" Seeing the familiar sandalwood Buddha beads, a flash of light suddenly passed through his eyes and heart.

  "Whats this?" She asked knowingly, her white teeth flashing with a smile.

  Jiang Xuanjin paused, his face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice: "What accidentally fell into your hands, return it to me."

  "Whats the point of giving something away if it has to come back?" Huai Yu pouted, taking off her Buddhist rosary to examine it carefully.

  The best agarwood, ten beads of black pearls with a glossy finish. Each bead seems to have been engraved with characters on its head.

  "Whats the meaning of give up, abstain, endure, and wish?" she muttered.

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at her with disdain: "The Buddhas Ten Paramitas, someone as ignorant as you wouldnt be able to understand it."

  Pouting, she slipped the Buddhist beads onto her hand: "Cant understand? So what! Anyway, its mine now, you cant take it back!"

  This guy is just like a tyrant in a vegetable market.

  Jiang Xuanjin shook his head and sighed, and indeed did not go to grab it again.

  He had treasured this rosary since he was young and wouldnt easily give it to anyone. But... now that he has given it all away, as long as the person treasures it well, he doesnt need to hurry back for it.

  Lets just consider it as doing good deeds then, he thought.

  Bai Meng was imprisoned, and Meng Hengyuan soon suffered the same fate. The father-daughter duo were detained together in the yamen awaiting trial. Bai Dechong did not plead with Xu Yan, but instead went to the palace to request medicine for Zhuji after completing his own tasks.

  Thus, Li Huaiyu, who had "fallen into poison", the quality of his medicine and food took another step up, every day eating well and sleeping well with Zi Yangjun accompanying him, his injuries healed quite quickly.

  Five days had passed and Li Huaiyu was finally able to rest lying down.

  Jiang Xuanjin went out, and in the south wing, only she and Lingxiu were left. Lingxiu was very talkative, sitting on the edge of the bed, applying medicine to her while chatting nonstop.

  "Its really great that Miss Xiao met you, sir. You dont know how lively it is outside, everyone is discussing your relationship with Miss Xiao."

  Holding a jade, eating an orange and laughing: "One is the revered Purple Sun Sir, admired by all citizens and loved by all officials. The other is the foolish Fourth Miss who has been despised for many years. These two people are going to get married, if I were an outsider, I would also gossip about it!"

  "Its not just this, theres also the Meng familys matter." Ling Xiu said, "Although everyone knows that it was Master who sent Bai Mengshi to the government office, they say that this is His Majesty helping you vent your anger!"

  This statement is a bit absurd, Huai Yu lightly laughed: "Is this saying too much about me or too little about Jun Shang? Our lord is an extraordinary person, notorious for being unfeeling and handling matters in a strictly official manner. He doesnt take a liking to the Meng family, which has nothing to do with me."

  "Isnt he being too cruel?" Ling Xiu was taken aback, recalling the scene of Jun Shang guarding by Xiao Jies bedside a few days ago, and shook his head, "Hes actually very emotional."

  "Silly girl, can you only look at the surface? She shook her head, "Do you know that this person who values emotions so much killed his own disciple with his own hands after teaching him for four years?"

  "Ah?" Ling Xiu was startled and stood up.

  "Dont you know? Thats the real him."

  Jiang Xuanjin had previously taught her etiquette, but Li Huaiyu had never taken it seriously. As a result, whenever he saw her, he would scowl at her, and if not for her status, she thought to herself that this man would definitely beat her up.

  Anyway, the two of them have a four-year master-apprentice relationship. When shes in a good mood, shell even give him some small gifts. When hes in a good mood, hell teach her to write calligraphy - although after four years, she still hasnt learned and her handwriting is getting uglier.

  What happened? With such a relationship between them, he still didnt hesitate to kill her?

  Go to hell with your heavy feelings!

  Seeing her own sisters face wasnt quite right, Ling Xiu hastily said: "This servant was just speaking casually."

  Realizing that her face had tensed up, Huaiyu hastily relaxed her expression and smiled: "Never mind about this, would you deliver a letter to the Lu residence for me?"

  "Good." Ling Xiu didnt ask for a reason, and obediently took the paper and pen, looking at her own little sisters scribbles. She couldnt read, but thought that her little sisters writing looked different from others, and couldnt help but praise her: "Little sister writes so well!"

  With a pause of his brush, Huai Yus eyes became complex as he touched her head: "If the person who taught me calligraphy heard you say that, it would be great."

  Jiang Xuanye never thought she wrote well, or rather, didnt think she was "writing" at all.

  A letter was finished, and Hua Yu carefully sealed it and let Ling Xiu take it out.

  Jiang Xuanjin used Bai Mengshi to drag down Meng Hengyuan, which was a two-for-one deal, but she thought that this matter could also be a three-for-one deal.

  She glanced at the Buddhist beads on her wrist, and with a subtle movement of her hand, she touched them lightly, her eyes gleaming with a faint, shifting light.

  ……

  Jiang Xuanyin left the mansion early this morning and didnt return until evening. As soon as he entered the door, his face looked terrible.

  "Whats wrong?" Li Huaiyu asked curiously, looking at him, "What happened?"

  "Meng Hengyuan has been secretly trading in banned drugs, and the places where he stored them have all been found. The evidence is solid, and today he should be convicted." Jiang Xuanjin lifted his robe and sat down on the edge of the bed, looking rather displeased. "But there are actually people in the imperial court who are shielding him."

  This kind of thing has been around since ancient times. Li Huaiyu didnt think it was strange, and only asked: "Whos being protected? Is the official more powerful than you?"

  He gave her a glance and said, "Chancellor Zhangs long history, strictly enforce."

  This man is not as big a shot as he, but the thorny issue is that he just happened to be investigating him recently. If this case also involves Li Fengxing, the situation will become much more complicated.

  "What a notorious history! Ive heard of it!" Hua Yu hastily raised her hand and said, "Hes not a good person, with many evil deeds!"

  Looking at her vicious appearance, Jiang Xuanjin was so angry that he laughed: "Where did you hear this rumor? Li Changshi has been an official for many years, although he hasnt achieved much, but hes still a loyal minister."

  "Loyal minister?" Li Huaiyu was skeptical. "Whose loyal minister would accept bribes and favor merchants who break the law?"

  Jiang Xuanjin was taken aback, furrowing his brow as he looked at her: "How did you know he accepted the bribe?"

  Nonsense, she had repeatedly stopped Lai Fengxing from promoting officials in the past, it was because this persons heart was too greedy, pretending to be a clean official in front of people, but behind them, they accepted large amounts of gold, silver and antiques, using power for personal gain, not a good thing at all.

  However, this cannot be said to Jiang Xuanjin. Huaiyu smiled and pulled someone out as a shield: "Master Lu said so."

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at her and said: "Do you believe everything Lu Jinghang says?"

  "He didnt have to deceive me, did he?" Huai Yu curled her lip. "Besides, people who do business know more about these behind-the-scenes deals than you, a monarch confined to the imperial court."

  As soon as he finished speaking, the aura around this person cooled down again.

  She didnt know why Jiang Xuanjin suddenly got angry, she didnt react in time. But this time, Li Huaiyu reacted extremely quickly, sensed that something was wrong, and immediately made amends:

  "But Lu Zhanggui can only know some of these messages, compared to your handling of the affairs of state with great care and concern for the world, its still far behind!"

  Jiang Xuanjins eyes were cold and piercing as he stared at her.

  Holding jade and smiling foolishly.

  "Even if you put the evidence of Lüs bribery in front of me, I still cant touch him now." He said, "This person has a more important use for me. So now that he is involved, I can neither report Meng Hengyuans case nor directly convict Meng Hengyuan of his crime."

  Neither up nor down, both sides are in a difficult situation, this is the most infuriating thing.

  "What use is he?" Hua Yu said, "With his ordinary talent, anyone can replace him."

  "Can you replace his official position and also replace his confession?" Jiang Xuanjin was somewhat annoyed, "You dont know anything at all, so dont make wild guesses."

  These words were a bit hurtful, and almost as soon as they left his mouth, Jiang Xuanjin regretted them. However, it was too late to take them back now, he pursed his lips and glanced at the person on the bed with a hint of guilt.

  Li Huaiyu suddenly became quiet, her eyes drooped down, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and the smile on her face was retracted cleanly.

  This demeanor actually resembles a proper young lady, but for some reason, he feels his heart tightening and still wants to hear her chattering away to feel normal.

  He coughed lightly and asked her with a wandering gaze: "Have you taken your medicine?"

  Hua Yu nodded silently.

  "What about dinner?"

  She nodded again, still saying nothing.

  Jiang Xuanjin fell silent, furrowed his brow and thought for a while, then picked up an orange from the side, peeled it segment by segment, removed the stem, and handed it to her lips.

  Li Huaiyu was taken aback and looked up at him, only to see him pursing his lips and lowering his eyes, muttering: "Its quite sweet."

  Its a wonder that the anger she had managed to muster up didnt get the better of her, and Huai Yu gritted her teeth in frustration. Cant this guy just keep his deadpan expression for once? Whats with the sudden change to being so obedient? Is he trying to provoke her?

  She snatched the orange slice from his hand with a scowl, biting into it angrily and mumbling indistinctly: "Anyway, I dont know anything, whats your hurry? Die of anxiety!"

  Jiang Xuanjin pursed his lips, sank into thought for a moment, and said: "Li Fengxing had written an affidavit, testifying that Prime Minister Sima was invited away by the Princess of Danyang at the time of death."

  Hua Yu was taken aback, almost biting her own lip: "What?"

  "Do you know Princess Chang of Danyang?" he asked.

  Dullly nodding her head, Huai Yu thought of smiling again, but couldnt quite manage it: "In the entire Northern Wei, who wouldnt know her?"

  Without noticing her expression, Jiang Xuanjin lowered his eyes and said: "This Princess Chang, because she was accused of murdering Chancellor Sima Xu, the evidence was conclusive, and she died from the imperial gift of poisonous wine. That poisonous wine was sent by me, at that time I thought... it was what she deserved."

  "But after her death, I found many things that didnt add up. After a slight investigation, it became even more suspicious. Sima Xus death seemed to have another hidden story behind it, and the crime of which Princess Chang was accused also seemed to have another hidden story."

  He spoke very seriously, as if telling an ignorant person about his troubles, with a slight frown and eyes full of doubts.

  "A few days ago, two senior officials came to report to the emperor, saying that Li Fubao had fabricated a confession. He was not present on that day and could not prove that Prime Minister Sima was invited away by Princess Long. So I have been collecting more evidence recently to see if Li Fubao is telling lies."

  “These are things you don’t know.”

  Li Huaiyus eyes were vacant as she stared at him, and when he finished speaking, her heart and mind were both stirred up like a stormy sea.

  What does it mean? Is Jiang Xuanjin investigating whether she was wronged or not? Why investigate? Isnt the one who harmed her him? Didnt he start arranging from the palace banquet, step by step, to frame Sima Huas death on her head? Why is he saying these words now?

  At first, Li Huaiyu thought he was lying. But these words didnt have to be said, now she is Bai Zhuxi in front of him, not the Princess of Danyang, so he had no reason to deceive her!

  So, what he said was true? He found it difficult to enforce the law because he was afraid of implicating him in Meng Hengyuans case and making other cases more complicated. Did he really sense that something was wrong and wanted to give her justice?

  Jiang Xuanying... isnt he the culprit who harmed her from behind?

  Her pupils constricted, and she opened her eyes wide, for a moment even forgetting to breathe.

  "Whats wrong?" Looking at her reaction, Jiang Xuanjin slightly frowned, "Dont you believe me?"

  "No... I believe you." After taking a deep breath, Li Huaiyu responded with a strained smile, "Youre so generous to tell me everything, without worrying that Ill leak your secret. How could I not believe you?"

  Jiang Xuanjin thought her reaction was a bit strange, but thinking about it, she should have been scared by his words, so he didnt think much of it. After all, she was a girl who grew up in the boudoir, where would she have heard of such court affairs?

  "After some thought, Jiang Xuanjin said: What I say to you, you mustnt reveal half a sentence to anyone else. Especially not Lu Jinghang."

  The last six words were a bit fierce, Huai Yu lowered her head and hugged his waist, with a smile in her voice: "Dont worry, you and I will be married next month, you are my insider, the rest are outsiders, of course I will listen to you."

  Her arms wrapped around his waist, the warm and soft fragrance of medicine enveloped him, Jiang Xuans body stiffened, staring at her: "The wedding is next month, it hasnt happened yet, what kind of behavior is this hugging and holding?"

  "What is Ti Tong?" she said, "Ive never heard of it."

  After finishing speaking, she held him even tighter.

  Jiang Xuanjins two hands were slightly open, and he let out a rather helpless sigh.

  "Do you want to know if Danyang is being wronged? Why not ask the people around her directly?" She leaned into his arms and said, "Isnt that faster than starting from Lifu Xing?"

  "Bring this up," said Jiang Xuanjin, "Do you think I havent thought of it? But the people around her are all tight-lipped, and cant be asked."

  Thats why he grabbed Qing Si and didnt send him to the government office, just wanting to ask about some things related to Dan Yang. But Qing Si had a stubborn temper, no matter how he asked, he refused to speak, what could be done?

  "Cant get it out? Then cheat!" Li Huaiyu propped herself up, smiling slyly at him, "Want me to teach you how to cheat?"

  Looking at the sly smile on her face, Jiang Xuanjin found it quite amusing and asked along, "What profound insight does Fourth Young Miss have?"

  Lying, cheating, and deceiving seem to be the things that this White Four xiǎojiě is most skilled at. As soon as she starts talking, her two eyes start shining brightly.

  "Isnt it easy to deceive people? Just lock up someone who knows the truth, and you dont even need to ask them anything. After a few days when theyre physically and mentally exhausted and their consciousness is blurry, then find someone to pretend to rescue her. When rescuing her, take the opportunity to deceive her into speaking, cant you get what you want out of her?"

  "She said as she gestured: Pretend to be a bit more like her, let her think shes really escaped from your territory. That way, shell speak freely."

  It was originally just a casual question, but I didnt expect her to actually have a method, and it sounds like it might not be bad? Jiang Xuanjin fell silent, his eyes flickering slightly.

  Lu Jingxing received a letter from the White Mansion, glanced at it for a few moments, and instructed his servants to take care of the matter.

  Hua Yu wanted to take advantage of Meng Hengyuans matter to tear off Li Fengxings skin, which was a good idea. It just so happened that Han Xiao and Yun Lancheng were both holding their breath on the other side, letting them make an effort in this matter, they would definitely be very happy.

  He doesnt need to play.

  Lu Zhuanggui yawned, lazily lying down on the rocking chair, the Nan Yang jade bone fan swaying gently back and forth as he drifted off to sleep.

  However, before long, another letter arrived.

  With a tired hand opening it, he glanced at it several times, and his spirits lifted. He sat up straight and read the letter all the way through, with an expression on his face that was either happy or unhappy.

  He grasped the letter and stood up, then went to the courtyard in the north.

  There are ten bays of wing-rooms in this courtyard, with a wide empty space in front of the house, standing wooden men, archery racks and targets. If it werent for his mansion, others would think its a martial arts hall.

  Went to the first room door, Lu Jinghang knocked on the door.

  "An adult?" The person who opened the door was slightly surprised to see him and immediately asked, "Is there another chance to save Qing Sis young lady?"

  Lu Jinghang smiled and said, "You are really clever."

  He stepped out of the door, his heroic eyebrows and eyes reflected in the moonlight, his eyes filled with solemnity: "Ill go wake up the others first."

  After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked towards the corridor, knocking on each door with one hand as he passed by, and all the doors of a row of houses opened one after another.

  In an instant, all ten men stood neatly in front of Lu Jing.

  Looking at these ten people, Lu Jinghang felt a sense of nostalgia. These people used to be the attendants in Fei Yun Palace, dressed in luxurious clothes and adorned with jade crowns and golden hairpins, looking elegant and refined. Who would have thought that now, wearing simple and neat clothes, they would appear so majestic and handsome, making it hard to associate them with their former appearance.

  "Please, sir." Yu stood at the front and bowed slightly to him.

  Lu Jinghang came back to his senses and smiled: "In a few days, Qing Si may leave the Jiang Manor, at that time I will still have to trouble you all to take action."

  "Good." Wu thought for a moment and nodded, "As for how to do it specifically, Ill have to ask you to instruct me, sir."

  The night was deep, Lu Jinghang lit a lamp and told them about Li Huaiyus plan, and carefully discussed the route of rescue and retreat.

  When he finished speaking, Lu Jinghang looked at these ten people and suddenly wanted to tell them that Danyang was still alive.

  Among these ten people, some owe their lives to Dan Yang, while others admire his way of doing things and voluntarily followed him. There are even those who ran away from home due to family conflicts and went to Fei Yun Palace to idle around.

  No matter how they arrived at Fei Yun Palace, they have been serving Dan Yang under the title of Faceless for many years. Dan Yang has treated them well, and their feelings towards her are naturally very deep. To a certain extent, they can all be considered as Dan Yangs relatives.

  If they knew she was still alive, they would be overjoyed and their hatred in their eyes would fade a lot.

  However... Lu Jinghang sighed. He couldnt say it, this matter was too big, the more people who knew, the more danger Dan Yang would be in, so hed better keep it a secret for now.

  Wu and others did not notice Lu Jinghangs complicated mood, knowing that they had another chance to save Qing silk girl, their mood was not bad, sending away Lu Jinghang, they again fought a few moves in the yard.

  "When the green silk girl comes out, lets go and kill her." Someone whispered while practicing.

  He glanced at him and shook his head: "Qingxuan, youre just too impatient. Jiang Xuanji isnt someone who can be killed that easily."

  Qing Xuan said discontentedly: "How can you know if you dont try?"

  "Lets rescue the green silk girl first." Yu shook his head, "Last time we had such a good opportunity but didnt succeed, so dont be too optimistic this time."

  Everyone fell silent at these words.

  Ive helped the Eldest Princess with tasks before, and Ive also been to the Grand Gate Mansion. Ive even entered the Heavenly Prison, but none of those places were as heavily guarded as the Jiang Manors Ink Residence. Sneaking in to rescue someone is already so difficult, let alone directly going to assassinate Prince Ziyang?

  Thinking about this plan, I feel that theres nothing wrong with it, but for some reason, Im on edge and have a feeling that something is going to go wrong.

  Five days later, his premonition became reality.

  The Jiang Mansion was raided by thieves, who took away a maidservant covered in blood - this news didnt need to be spread by them, as people walking near the Jiang Mansion could hear the common folk discussing it.

  "Just now, I happened to be passing by the south wall of the courtyard. Ah, I was so scared, thinking it might be a robbery or something."

  "Who can kidnap someone from Jiangs mansion? It seems like nothing is happening at the Jiangs, but if they really lost someone, shouldnt they be searching?"

  "Whats going on? That servant girl looks really scary, her clothes are all stained with blood."

  Beyond these comments, people just followed and chased forward.

  It is unknown how Lu gentleman did it, but with Mojus strict guard, he somehow managed to get Jiang Xuanye to bring out the Qingsi girl.

  Its much easier outside than in Mexico City, as long as we can intercept smoothly and rescue the person.

  From afar, seeing a line of peoples shadows, his eyes lit up and he immediately quickened his pace to rush forward. Ten people drew out their swords in unison, the sound of clashing steel ringing out, startling the people ahead who turned back to look.

  "What a person!"

  Who would answer such a stupid question? Just staring at the dying person in their hands, without saying a word, they rushed forward and took action. Ten people worked together seamlessly, quickly breaking through their obstruction, and immediately pulled the person over.

  "Miss Qing? Are you alright?" Just Ou asked anxiously while keeping an eye on the surrounding swords.

  The person in his arms paused, slowly lifted his head to wipe away the hair on his face, and smiled at him: "Qing Si is doing well in Moju." After a pause, he added a title: "Just Weng Da Ren."

  His pupils contracted and he quickly released him, then stabbed with a horizontal sword.

  He dodged the attack with ease and sneered, "I was just thinking of catching a small fish, but I didnt expect it to be you who took the bait. If my master sees you, he will definitely be very happy."

  As soon as this was said, the group of guards who had pretended to retreat surrounded them again, sealing off all ten escape routes.

  His face suddenly turned pale.

  White House.

  Hua Yu said with a smile to Jiang Xuanjin: "Ill say a sentence, and you repeat the first word of that sentence, okay?"

  Jiang Xuanjin said coldly: "Youre quite idle?"

  "Arent you bored stiff? Youve been lying in bed for so many days, and nothings happened." She pouted and said, "Come play with me! This is easy, it just depends on how fast you react."

  After flipping through a page of documents, Jiang Xuanjin said irritably, "Speak."

  She smiled and said: "I am the most beautiful girl in all of Northern Wei!"

  Jiang Xuanye: "......?"

  "Whats with that expression?" Huai Yu was so angry that her eyes were wide with rage. "I only asked you to repeat the first word, not acknowledge the whole sentence!"

  Whether or not he wants to admit it, being able to say such a thing is quite shameless, isnt it? With a complex expression, she glanced at him, and Jiang Xuanjin repeated: "Me."

  "Thats it, answer a bit faster." Huai Yu smiled and said quickly: "Spring sunshine?"

  "Spring."

  "Autumns fruit?"

  Autumn.

  "Who is the one you like?"

  "You."

  The words came out quickly, and only after finishing did he feel that something was off. Jiang Xuanjin raised his head to see the person on the bed hugging the quilt and laughing into a ball.

  "The one you like is me." She said with a smile, "Remember what you just said!"

  Reacting again and being deceived by her, Jiang Xuanjins blue veins on his forehead jumped, slightly annoyed: "Shameless!"

  Upon hearing these two words, Li Huaiyu didnt get angry at all; instead, she laughed even harder, rolling around and almost falling off the bed.

  When I came in, I saw Bai Sis sister hugging a quilt on the couch, while our master sat in a chair far away from the bed, his ears slightly red, and I didnt know if he was angry or what.

  "Master." No time to ask what had happened between the two, a soft voice reported, "Really caught someone, and not just one."

  "Huh?" Jiang Xuanjin raised his eyes.

  Cheng Xū whispered a few words into his ear, her voice extremely soft, and Huái Yù strained his ears but still couldnt hear. All he saw was that after listening, Jiāng Xuán Jǐn suddenly stood up with a "brush" sound.

  "Whats wrong? Whats wrong?" she asked hastily.

  After instructing the two sentences, Jiang Xuanjin walked to the bedside and said with a good mood: "You also helped me with something, is there anything you want?"

  Just now you were still gloomy, but suddenly became so happy, and even want to give her something? Huai Yu was very surprised, didnt answer his question, instead asked: "Is it because the plan I gave you before worked?"

  "It can be considered as half done." he said.

  "Huai Yu urged: Cant you speak more directly? What does got up halfway mean?"

  Seeing her curiosity, Jiang Xuanjin explained: "Didnt you teach me to trick people with words? I thought about it and the person I caught was not good at being tricked. Instead of tricking her, Id rather use her to trick others. So I used her as bait and hooked the fish that escaped last time."

  Li Huaiyu was shocked and her heart sank suddenly.

  "Just now, taking advantage of the emptiness, this fish is quite big." Jiang Xuanjin said, "Its also half your credit."

  Hua Yu: "......" She really didnt want this half of the credit.

  She wanted to create an opportunity for Lu Jinghang and the others to rescue Qing Si, but as a result of a series of unfortunate events, they ended up getting hurt instead? Li Huaiyus eyes narrowed slightly as she clenched her fist, this Zi Yang Jun was born to be her nemesis? Otherwise, why would the pit she dug end up being used by him to bury her instead?

  "The person who can make you so happy, Id like to meet them." Suppressing her anger, she put on a sour expression, "Didnt you ask me what I wanted? Well, I want to go with you to see the excitement!"

  Jiang Xuanjin paused for a moment, then furrowed his brow: "Whats so exciting about this?"

  "I dont care!" Hua Yu pouted, "Were a couple about to get married, I cant be completely in the dark! From today on, anything youre interested in, I want to know too!"

  This overbearing and unreasonable appearance is both hateful and somewhat lovable, Jiang Xuanjin felt a headache: "Youre just a girl, what are you doing getting involved in these things?"

  "Who said Im meddling?" Hua Yu stood with her hands on her hips, saying seriously, "I want to meddle in your business!"

  “……”

  Saying a couple of shameless words, did he think that would make him go soft? Jiang Xuanjin turned around coldly.

  Half an hour later, he carried Bai Zhiyi onto the carriage.

  Its not that hes gone soft, its just that this person is too good at causing trouble. He wants to walk alone, but she clings to his waist and wont let go, pouting and pretending to be pitiful, even complaining to the wind that hes abandoned her and left her to suffer...

  Lets not mention how he broke his promise, but to call himself a dog is really going too far. If he doesnt take her with him, he will become the number one heartless man in Northern Wei.

  Forget it, Jiang Xuanjin thought. After all, shes just a woman and not some official business, bringing her along wont hurt anything.

  Then Li Huaiyu, with a silly and confused expression, enjoyed the embrace of Prince Zi Yang all the way, and was placed behind the screen in the main hall, where he saw those who had been caught.

  As soon as she saw it, her heart shook, and when she saw the nine people standing neatly behind, Li Huaiyus eyes turned black, and she almost fainted.

  How were they caught? How could they be caught! Shouldnt they have all left Kyoto already?

  Jiang Xuanjin sat in the main seat, silent for a moment before speaking: "Is everyone all right?"

  You cant be bothered to exchange pleasantries with him, and directly said in a cold voice: "Whether to kill or to cut, its all up to you!"

  These people, more or less, had all had dealings with this Prince Zi Yang. Prince Zi Yang looked down on them and thought it was absurd for the Empress to keep them in the palace, while they also looked down on Prince Zi Yang, thinking he was being overly controlling.

  In the past, when Danyang was around, Ziyang Jun couldnt do anything to them. Now that Danyang is gone, they have fallen into this persons hands again, what good outcome can there be?

  The next ten people have all made preparations to accompany the Marquis of Longyang to the Yellow Springs.

  However, Jiang Xuanjin did not want to kill or skin them. He let them glare at him with anger, his face calm: "You only need to answer one question from me, and you can leave this place."

  Yu Wu couldnt help but be a little disbelieving, furrowing his brow and saying: "What kind of trick are you playing?"

  How can they let them go so easily?

  "Doubt before, its better to listen to Ben Juns question first and see if you can answer it." Jiang Xuanjin said.

  Yu wrinkled his brow: "Go on."

  Jiang Xuanshen stood up, his eyes scanning the ten people in the room, and asked in a low voice: "At the time of Sima Xues death, where was Danyang?"

  It was actually asking this? Everyone was a little surprised, looked at each other, and fell silent together.

  At first, Princess Chang was accused of a crime because she couldnt prove that she wasnt at the scene when it happened. She indeed wasnt there, but she couldnt say where she had gone. Moreover, even if she said something, no one would believe her.

  "What? Cant think of an answer?" After a while, there was still no sound, and Jiang Xuanjin frowned impatiently.

  In the midst of silence, Qingxuan spoke up and said, "Everyone is dead, whats the point of asking this?"

  Jiang Xuanjin didnt hide it either: "Of course I want to know whether Sima Xu was killed by the Princess or not."

  "Its not true!" Qingxuan refuted angrily, "Why would she kill Sima Chengxiang? Sima Chengxiang is a good person!"

  "Oh?" Jiang Xuanjin turned his head and looked at him, "Then where was she at that time?"

  Qing Xuan raised an eyebrow, subconsciously glancing at Yu just then. The latter sized up Jiang Xuan for a moment before saying in a cold voice, "Youve answered. Are you really going to let us go?"

  "Nature."

  "Alright, Ill tell you," said Wu Dao, "The Eldest Princess was neither at the banquet nor in Fulu Palace. She was..."

  Pfft——

  Suddenly a loud noise, frightened just about to say the words swallowed back. Everyone was shocked, and they all turned their heads to look around.

  The huge pear-wood double-sided screen suddenly fell down, shaking the whole house. Behind the screen was a little girl sitting in a chair. She seemed to be frightened too, and blinked her eyes blankly before smiling foolishly at them:

  "Hehe!"