Sweat-drenched and half-transparent, rain-soaked spring screens, gasping for breath, the moonlight shines through the carved flower window, a delicate peony casts its shadow right on her heart.

  Hua Yu lowered her head and saw it, panting lightly, asking him: "Does it look good?"

  Jiang Xuanjins eyes dimmed slightly, and he reached out to grab the earring that was still on her ear, his mouth muffled as he replied, "Good-looking."

  "Do you like it?"

  When asked about this, he refused to answer and instead removed his earring to bite her mouth, with a somewhat irritated and embarrassed tone.

  Holding a jade pendant and smiling lightly, she didnt really expect him to answer, simply taking advantage of the opportunity to speak.

  However, after a brief rest, she was drowsy and almost fell asleep, but then heard someone hoarsely whispering in her ear:

  "I like it."

  Hua Yu was taken aback and subconsciously wanted to turn her head, but the man stretched out his hand and wrapped it around her, burying his face in the back of her neck.

  "Sleep quickly." These two words are a bit harsh.

  Li Huaiyu raised an eyebrow and stared blankly at the incense burning in the house, after a while, the corners of her mouth slowly curled up, and the more she smiled, the bigger the arc.

  The next morning.

  When Qing Si pushed the door to enter the main house, she saw that her master had already gotten up, wearing a nightgown with long hair draped over his shoulders, sitting in front of the dresser with a silly smile on his face.

  "...She really laughed too silly, she didnt even know what to say."

  "Ah? Youre here?" Seeing her in the mirror, Huai Yu turned around and said with a curved brow and eyes, "Todays another sunny day!"

  Seeing her so happy, Qing Si also felt happy, but she wouldnt smile, only pursed her lips, then placed the bowl of medicine in front of her.

  A black and shiny bowl of something emitting a bitter smell, Li Huaiyu stared at it for a moment before asking her: "How much is left?"

  Qing Si replied: "One game."

  "Thats just right." She picked up the bowl and walked to the window, slowly pouring out all the medicine.

  "Afterwards, theres no need to prepare anymore."

  Her pupils constricted, Qing Si stared at her in shock: "Master?"

  Hua Yu turned her head, put the empty porcelain bowl on the table and smiled with sparkling eyes: "He dares to say he likes it, why cant I take a chance at a perfect match?"

  Everything is going smoothly, isnt it? As long as she doesnt reveal her true identity, Jiang Xuanjin will never know. Once the Sima Xu case is overturned and Danyangs injustice is cleared, she can just be Bai Zhuiji, a devoted wife and mother, living out the rest of her life without incident.

  "You...," Qing Si couldnt believe it, "How can you think this way?"

  "Isnt it a bit unexpected?" Hua Yu chuckled twice, pressed her heart, and said with downcast eyes, "Im also very surprised. When this idea popped up in my mind last night, I even suspected that Bai Si had come back to life."

  "But no, thats just what I think."

  "I want to give it a try."

  Her resolute tone was familiar to the princess. But how could such a decision be made by the princess? She and Prince Ziyang... not to mention past grievances, even now, their marriage was built on deception and exploitation. How could the cautious princess dare take such a great risk?

  Qing Si subconsciously shook her head, wanting to advise her a few words, but she was very clear that when the prince decided on something, he would also prepare countless words to persuade her, and in the end, she would not be able to refute him.

  No room for maneuver.

  Taking a deep breath, Qing Si tightly closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her gaze had become firm.

  "Good." she replied.

  Since its your highness decision, Ill listen to her.

  Hua Yu heard this and the smile on her face bloomed again, she skipped back to the dresser, picked up a hairpin flower and said to her: "Come help me fix my hair."

  The green silk responded to the sound, and just as she was about to reach out to take it, she suddenly heard something at the door make a noise.

  "Who?" She reacted extremely quickly and flashed out of the door.

  Lingxiu carried a basin of water and walked in, almost bumping into her. She barely steadied herself, looked up and said, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

  The green silk hesitated for a moment, then looked around left and right, as if there was no one else.

  "Have you just arrived?"

  "Yes." Lingxiu walked in and put down the basin, wringing out her towel to ask, "Whats wrong again, Qing Si?"

  "Its nothing." Huaiyu smiled and said, "People who practice martial arts tend to get tense at the slightest movement."

  "I see." Ling Xiu nodded and didnt ask any more questions, quickly tidying up the bed and adjusting the mosquito net before retreating.

  Looking at her back, Huai Yu asked Qing Si in a low voice: "Is there something wrong?"

  "Probably not."

  Lingxiu is a timid girl. Whoever speaks loudly to her will make her eyes turn red, if she really heard something, she wouldnt be so calm.

  Holding jade in her hand, she nodded and then picked up a hairpin from the dressing box.

  Lingxiu left the main building and walked a long way with her hands in her sleeves, looking quite normal.

  However, after turning a corner and finding herself alone again, she suddenly felt her legs give way beneath her and sat down on the ground, panting heavily.

  "Bai Sis fool is back to grab the body..."

  The words she had just heard echoed in her mind, her face turned deathly pale and her whole body began to tremble uncontrollably.

  After breakfast, Qing Si went out for a while and came back with some astonishing news.

  "Lu said, someone has made a move on the people going to Feiyun Temple."

  "Huai Yu furrowed his brow: Did you succeed?"

  "No, the assassin has fallen into your hands instead." Qing Si said, "The person is now locked in the great prison."

  With a sigh of relief, Huaiyu smiled and said: "Lost the chicken but got the rice, serves you right."

  "Moreover, Young Master Yun seems to have sensed something and kept asking Mr. Lu about you."

  "This... "Hua Yu rubbed her temples, "If theres a chance, Id rather confess myself. As for Lu Jinghangs side, let him take the lead first."

  Qing silk pursed her lips: "Lu Zhuang has a lot of resentment."

  That guy, when has he ever not been resentful? But every time its just complaints on the surface, yet whenever helping her, he doesnt hesitate at all.

  "Holding jade and stroking her chin, she said: After everything is over, I must thank him properly."

  What can I thank you with? Qing Si shook her head: "Lu Zhuang doesnt lack anything."

  "Thats not necessarily true." Huai Yu thought for a moment and chuckled.

  It was a sunny day, Lu Jinghang sat on the second floor of the Canghai Yizhu Pavilion, fanning himself with a Nanyang jade bone fan, his phoenix eyes gazing into the distance, slightly dazed.

  The person next to him was listening in on the message, looked up at him and slightly furrowed his brow: "Are you listening?"

  "Huh?" He lazily responded with a single syllable, turned around, and smiled, saying, "So what I heard is that Prince Zi Yang is really formidable and has clashed with Lord Liu Ting?

  Yu Yu sighed: "Look at your expression, I thought you didnt hear it."

  "Dont mind me, Im just like this." Lu Jinghang hooked his lips into a smile, "Nothing I do is ever serious."

  Yu Weng shook his head: "In the past, the princess often praised you, saying that if you hadnt mistakenly entered the business world, you would definitely become a pillar of the country."

  She would also praise him? Lu Jinghang was quite surprised, and then smiled: "Even if I were to become a pillar of the country, if I were to enter the court as an official, I would definitely have become a remnant of Danyang."

  This is true, even if he wasnt an official in the imperial court, Lu Zhuanggui was very dedicated to the affairs of Princess Chang, more so than his own business.

  In a flash of thought, Yu suddenly asked: "Your relationship with the princess, is it really just a friendship?"

  The fan in his hand suddenly stopped, and Lu Jingxing raised an eyebrow at him: "Why ask this?"

  "Even the closest of friends like Zi Yang Jun and Liu Ting Wei can turn against each other. But you and Princess Chang, having been close for nearly five years, have never even had a slight disagreement."

  He chuckled and shook his head, "Who said we didnt quarrel? When I was with her before, neither of us spared the other. Its just that Im a magnanimous person, if things got really heated, Id give in to her."

  It cant be helped, Li Huaiyu is a tyrannical person, saying that if you dont win, use force, and while using force, he also says: "Dare to fight back? This palace will immediately shout to catch the assassin, and wont let any of your shops on the street remain!"

  Lu Jinghang felt that the reason he was attracted to her and got along with her was because she was very special - her face was particularly thick, completely without the reserve and shyness that a girl should have.

  He never called Li Huaiyu his red mate, if he had to use a title, it would be something like good brother, so many years, he never thought he had any other thoughts about her.

  Until her death.

  With a "pa" sound, he closed the folding fan and said with his eyes downcast: "Lets not mention old matters, I have to go help Jiang Xuanjin now."

  Since were thinking of doing the same thing now, its not a bad idea to tell him some things.

  The Commandery of Tingwei.

  Jiang Xuanjin and Liu Yunlie sat facing each other, the atmosphere was tense.

  "The Empress Dowager and Sima Hui had never gotten along, if were talking about motives, shes still the most suspicious. Just a few days before Sima Huis death, they were arguing on the imperial court..."

  "Director Liu," Jiang Xuanjin interrupted, "do you think I insisted on re-examining this case for no reason?"

  Liu Yunlie was taken aback, looked at his calm expression, and turned away: "This official does not know."

  "Why dont you go ask Li Feng Xing?" Jiang Xuanjin said, "Let him help you recall how you fabricated the evidence back then!"

  As soon as he said this, Liu Yunlie looked at him in shock and then smiled: "You actually knew about this matter."

  Not ashamed, not panicked, and yet still smiling? Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow, looking at him with great incomprehension: "A dignified Imperial Censor, inciting people to commit perjury, dont you feel any shame?"

  "You dont know the whole story." Liu Yunlie cupped his hands and said, "Its true that Sima Xu was killed by Princess Chang, but Princess Chang is a cunning and treacherous person who destroyed all the evidence at the time. If we followed normal procedures, she would have gotten away scot-free. I had no choice but to resort to a secondary plan."

  Jiang Xuanjin thought he was being sophistical and his eyes turned cold.

  Liu Yunlie said, "In the past, when Pingling Jun died suddenly, everyone knew it was the doing of Princess Chang, but because there was no evidence at all, she was not punished. With this precedent in mind, I can only take a risk and make a bold move."

  "Grand Marshal Sima has been loyal to Northern Wei for fifty years, yet he cannot die as unjustly as the Duke of Hepingle."

  Pingling Jun, the younger brother of the former emperor and uncle of Danyang, was visited by the Empress Dowager in his residence during the fourth year of the Daxing era. She took one look at him and he soon died from poisoning, with a miserable expression on his face.

  Jiang Xuanjin also heard about that matter, stunned for a moment, he lowered his eyes: "As for the case of Pingling Jun and Princess Chang, no one knows what happened, but as for the case of Sima Xu now, you have no evidence, how can you be sure that it was definitely Princess Chang who killed him?"

  "Who else would be so ruthless? The Grand Marshal is a man of great reputation in the court, and has never had any conflicts with others. Only the Princess Chang." Liu Yunlie shook his head, "You should have also seen how the two of them argued over Your Majestys ascension to power on that day in the imperial court."

  Simaxu advocated for the return of power to the Emperor and the establishment of an inner cabinet to assist. The Empress Dowager thought this was absurd, and immediately began arguing with Simaxu in the hall, with swords and halberds at the ready.

  Its also possible for Princess Chang Le to retaliate after this incident given her personality.

  Jiang Xuanjin gathered his sleeves and thought for a moment.

  Liu Yunlie saw him loosen up and hastily added: "Your subordinate is not clear who misled Your Majesty, but Your Majesty must know that Princess Chang has been in power for eight years, with the status of a daughter holding tight to the great power of court politics. She is absolutely not an ordinary person. With her mind and city, even if she died, its possible that she still left behind a hidden hand. You absolutely cannot fall into her trap."

  The dead can be terrifying, but they cant possibly have more means than the living. Jiang Xuanjin sneered and came back to his senses: "Since you admit that you coached Li Fengxing to commit perjury, then his previous testimony is no longer valid. If you still insist on thinking it was Princess Changshas doing, then find other evidence to convince me."

  Having said that, he stood up and took a step towards going out.

  "Your Honor!" Liu Yunlie stood up and said with some indignation, "If we cant find any evidence, are you going to let this case be overturned?"

  This question was unnecessary, Jiang Xuanjin didnt even bother to respond, he just turned his head and looked at him for a moment before walking out the door.

  Leaving the Court of Judicial Review, his heart was far from as calm as it appeared on the surface.

  Danyang and Sima Xus feud is true, if he doesnt hurry to investigate Sun Qing and the mastermind behind those assassins, this point will make the original verdict prevail.

  However, if Liu Yunlies perjury was just to make Danyang plead guilty, then who is the real murderer?

  "Long life to you."

  Just as he was walking, a sudden reminder from the side called out to him.

  Jiang Xuanjin raised his head and saw the person standing beside the horse carriage in front of him.

  He slightly furrowed his brow, stopped in his tracks, and a layer of displeasure appeared in his eyes.

  "Hey, they say that a smile is the best etiquette when meeting someone for the first time. If you dont see me smiling, then so be it, but why are you staring at me?" Lu Jinghang fanned himself with a smile that was elegant and refined.

  "What brings you here?"

  A few cold words, not friendly at all.

  Lu Jinghang sighed: "I thought you needed evidence for Sima Xus case, but it seems like youre not interested."

  His eyes narrowed, Jiang Xuanjin walked up to him: "What evidence?"

  He fanned himself and pointed to the teahouse across the street, Lu Jingxing took a step forward first. Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, and still followed him.

  In the quiet room, tea fragrance filled the air. Lu Jinghang swirled his ceramic cup and asked in a gentle voice: "In your eyes, what is the relationship between Princess Chang and Sima Cheng?"

  "Needle against needle."

  "Was it just that one time in the imperial court where they were at odds with each other, and then nothing after that?" Lu Jinghang smiled and asked, "In the following days of court meetings, have you ever seen them argue again?"

  Lowering her eyelids in recollection for a moment, Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow: "How did you know all this?"

  He is just a merchant, how can he be so clear about such details of the imperial court?

  He chuckled and said, "Youd better remember that Im the partner in crime of Princess Chang of Danyang. I know everything that others dont."

  Lu Zhugui and Empress Chang had a close relationship, to the point where there were rumors that he would enter the imperial harem as an imperial son-in-law. He knew things that Qing Si did not.

  Realizing this, Jiang Xuanjin no longer doubted and said, "Just say it clearly once."

  Taking a sip of fragrant tea, Lu Jing said, "This person from Danyang appears to be arrogant and overbearing on the surface, but actually has a clear understanding of what is proper. After clashing with Sima Xu in court, she wrote a secret letter to the Sima residence, explaining the drawbacks of establishing an inner cabinet."

  "Prime Minister Sima was a wise man, he understood at once that the real intention of Dan Yangs argument with him was not that he was reluctant to give up power, but that he could not establish an inner cabinet. So he replied with a letter and the two made peace."

  "With such a premise, Princess Dayang would never have any intention of killing Chancellor Sima."

  Jiang Xuanjin was somewhat perplexed: "Write a secret letter? Dan Yang?"

  How could someone so arrogant and self-willed write a letter just because of one argument? Listening to Lu Jingxing say this, Danyang doesnt seem like a scourge that brings chaos to the world, but rather a wise ruler.

  "If you dont believe me, go to Feiyun Palace and the Sima Mansion to investigate," said Lu Jingxing. "Anything can deceive you, but handwriting wont."

  Jiang Xuanyins calligraphy skills are not low, and his ability to recognize handwriting is even more impressive. Even if someone specializes in imitating handwriting, they cant deceive his eyes.

  Seeing Lu Jinghangs words were so certain, he thought that going to take a look wouldnt be a loss anyway.

  When I returned to Mojus residence, the entire Jiangfu had already extinguished its lights.

  Jiang Xuanjin pushed open the door of the main house and, as expected, saw a round lantern lit on the table, with Bai Zhenyi lying asleep beside it.

  His footsteps softened as he walked in, and he reached out to carry her onto the bed.

  "Hmm." Even with the slightest movement, Huai Yu was still awakened. She looked at him drowsily and mumbled, "Youre back?"

  "Hmm." Pinching her sleeve to wipe the sparkling saliva at the corner of her mouth, Jiang Xuanjin said, "Next time dont wait for me, just go straight to bed and sleep."

  "That wont do." Huai Yu shook her head, "During the day, you cant be seen anyway. If you sleep early and I wake up after youve left, then well never see each other."

  Jiang Xuanjin sat down beside the bed and asked in a low voice, "Want to see me?"

  "Thats natural." She leaned over and wrapped her arms around his waist, Hua Yu closed her eyes and hummed, "I wish I could grow on your body, so that I can see you every moment."

  Jiang Xuanyin couldnt help but laugh out loud.

  Hua Yu was startled and quickly opened her eyes to look, but the person in front of her had already composed herself extremely fast, and the smile on her face disappeared in an instant. She calmly said, "Itll be fine after this busy period."

  Discontentedly pinching his face, Huai Yu said: "Smile again!"

  "Stop messing around." Grabbing her hand, Jiang Xuanjin said, "Arent you tired? Go back to sleep."

  "Im not tired at all, Im just bored." With a sullen face, Huaiyu said dejectedly, "I spent the whole day in the ink house, except for going to the backyard to water the trees, or strolling around the front courtyard. I even slept for two hours during my afternoon nap, and when I opened my eyes, I found that I was the only one left in the house, its unbearable."

  After some thought, she raised her head and winked at him: "Why dont I change into a maids clothes, and you can take me with you wherever you go?"

  "Its no use."

  "Whats wrong with that? You see last time I went out with you, didnt I help you out?" Huai Yu pouted, "Taking me along will only bring benefits, not losses. What a good thing, and youre still refusing?"

  Jiang Xuanjin slowly shook his head, but his eyes relaxed slightly.

  Holding the jade, he stood up and poured it into his arms, pitifully saying: "Others are really bored alone, do you know how many bricks there are in this main building? Five hundred and sixty-six! There are eighty-eight window flowers, and seventy-two ants!"

  "If you dont take me with you, I can count the leaves on the orange tree in the backyard!"

  He gave her a glance and asked, "Are you telling the truth or just making it up?"

  Even if its just nonsense, you cant admit it! Hua Yu rolled over and played: "I dont care, tomorrow Ill follow you wherever you go!"

  Jiang Xuanjin shook his head, looking like he didnt want to bother with her.

  However, on the second day, there were still two people sitting in the carriage heading to the Sima Mansion.

  "Whats going on?" Li Huaiyu, dressed as a maid, curiously lifted the curtain and looked outside.

  "Looking for something."

  The Sima Mansion was originally the residence of Sima Xu, not an official residence, so after his death, this place remained intact and nothing was moved. The family members did not receive guests, but when the old steward heard that it was Zi Yang Jun, he let them in and had them wait in the study room to search.

  Hua Yu flipped through the bookshelf while saying: "What is it after all? You might as well tell me roughly."

  He glanced at the entrance and said in a low voice: "A letter."

  "Should have a sealed wax stamp."

  With a pause of her fingers, Huaiyu raised an eyebrow: "A secret letter?"

  Jiang Xuanjin nodded and gently opened the cabinet under the bookshelf.

  She had a vague idea what he was looking for, so Li Huaiyu continued to search, but after almost turning the study upside down, she still couldnt find any secret letters.

  Jiang Xuanjin raised an eyebrow and turned to ask the steward: "After the prime minister left, has anyone else come here?"

  The housekeeper nodded: "The master had many acquaintances when he was alive, and after his death, they will all come to pay their respects."

  His face somewhat unsightly, Jiang Xuanye stood up with a flick of his sleeve and bowed to the housekeeper before leading her out.

  "What? The thing you wanted was taken away by someone?" Huai Yu asked in a low voice.

  Jiang Xuanjin said: "I dont know if Lu Jing is deceiving me or if someone really took the letter, lets go to Fei Yun Palace and look again."

  The Sima Mansion has it, and the Feiyun Palace also has it. What he wants to find is a secret letter. Li Huaiyu already understood very clearly, so she quickened her pace to follow him.

  Fei Yun Palace was once the most luxurious residence in the palace, and Father Emperor doted on her so much that he almost stuffed all the treasures into her palace. The palace people said that even if the lights were turned off at night, the precious stones and pearls in Fei Yun Palace would still reflect the moonlight.

  However, the palace in front of me has lost its former prosperity and bustle. From the moment I entered the gate, it was cold and deserted, with no one else in sight except for the eunuchs who led the way.

  In front of the painted wall and courtyard, carved beams and decorated platforms, she can tell where everything is even with her eyes closed.

  The throat couldnt help but start to get tight.

  When he arrived here, Jiang Xuanjins face didnt look too good either. It wasnt because of anything else, but this place was several times larger than the Sima Mansion. Looking for a small letter was like finding a needle in a haystack.

  As he entered the main hall, he turned his head to whisper a couple of words to the person beside him. Instead, he raised his eyes and saw her staring at a certain place in the inner chamber, with a hint of sadness in her eyes.

  "What?" He followed her gaze and saw the daybed placed in the inner room.

  There were countless scenes flashing in his mind instantly.

  In the warm light of March, he stood calmly in front of him and presented a cup of Rhododendron.

  "I bid you farewell, Your Highness." he said at the time.

  Danyang wore a Yáo Chí Mǔdān Gōng Zhuāng, sat upright on the couch, and calmly accepted the poisoned wine he handed her, drinking it all in one gulp.

  "I hope you live a long life of one hundred years." She said with a venomous smile.

  Jiang Xuanjin shook his head, eyes narrowing as he looked to the side again. Bai Zhiyi was still staring at the soft couch, but her eyes were clearly filled with astonishment.

  "This couch is really beautiful!" She clasped her hands together over her heart, as if the sorrow he had seen just now was all an illusion.

  Jiang Xuanjin was taken aback, then lowered his eyes and rubbed his brow: "Stop watching, go find something instead."

  "Good!" Huai Yu nodded cleverly and followed him into the inner room.

  With Dan Yangs personality, something like a secret letter might be hidden in the mechanism? Jiang Xuanjin didnt go to search the cabinet, but instead seriously knocked on the wall, from the east wall to the west wall.

  Li Huaiyu felt a bit anxious and didnt know how to remind him, so she could only pretend to carefully browse the bookshelf.

  Having searched around in vain, Jiang Xuanjin couldnt help but say: "Could it be that Lu Jinghang really did deceive me?"

  Who deceived him! Huai Yu couldnt help it, and walked to the side of the bed as if unintentionally, lifted the soft quilt, and exclaimed: "Ah!"

  Jiang Xuanjin looked over and saw that under the soft cushion she had lifted, there was a square piece of wood with a color different from the surrounding area.

  He walked over, reached out and lifted up the small wooden board, and saw a stack of envelopes hidden in the box underneath.

  "Wow, so many!" Huai Yu feigned surprise, helping him take out the letters and flipping through them casually. She pulled out one with the most elegant handwriting and discreetly flashed it under Jiang Xuanjins eyelids.

  "Its this." Grabbing her wrist, Jiang Xuanjin opened the envelope and quickly scanned it.

  It is Sima Xus own handwriting, and the content is also the same as what Lu Jinghang said, he did not lie.

  "Lets go." With those words, Jiang Xuanjin took all the letters and stood up with her, leaving together.

  Hua Yu smiled and followed him out of the house, still turning her head back to take a look before leaving.

  The Feiyun Palace is quiet and still, with a thin layer of dust covering every place. No one will ever again hold Huai Lin in their arms on the couch and ask "Is it I or my sister who is better?" Nor will anyone drink and make merry in this palace, getting drunk and asking Qing Si if she is the most beautiful girl under heaven.

  This place ultimately doesnt belong to her anymore.

  Clutching his fist tightly, Li Huaiyu averted his eyes and no longer looked at him. He lowered his head and followed Jiang Xuanjin in front of him, with a silly expression on his face, sighing: "This place is really big."

  Jiang Xuanjin was thinking about the large stack of letters in his hand, and responded to her with a "hmm", subconsciously freeing up one hand to pull her along as they walked.

  Her palm warmed up, and she smiled slightly with a hint of shyness, pulling her sleeve over to cover both their hands, holding onto him tightly.

  The secret letter written by Sima Xu to Princess Chang was found, and as long as the first letter written by Princess Chang is found, it will be enough to prove that the two had a private reconciliation, and Princess Chang had no motive to kill Sima Xu.

  But the letter written by Princess Chang was taken away by someone, and it was useless to go back to the Sima Mansion to find it. Jiang Xuanjin returned to Moju, looking at the large stack of letters, feeling a bit worried.

  These letters, except for those written by Sima Xu, were mostly from Han Xiao and Xu Xian. He read two of them and didnt want to read any more, as they were just reporting certain things to Dan Yang.

  The most urgent thing now is to find the letter written by Princess Chang.

  "Can you still go out with me today?" Another sunny day, Jiang Xuanjin got up and changed his clothes, looking at the person on the bed who couldnt even open his eyes, he asked softly.

  Hua Yu stretched out her hand and waved it, saying: "You were so troublesome yesterday, how could I still have the energy? Go by yourself, Ill accompany you again tomorrow."

  The person by the bed shook his head and didnt bother her, then left the door with a hint of anger.

  As soon as the main house door closed, Huai Yu opened her eyes and dragged herself out of bed, calling out in a low voice: "Qing Si."

  The blue silk responded to the sound and came, just listening to her order: "Bring pen, ink, paper and inkstone, dont let anyone see."

  "Yes."

  Isnt it easy to get Princess Changpings secret letter? She is right here, cant you just rewrite one?

  She smiled slightly, took the brush from Qing Si, and unconsciously licked the tip of the pen with her tongue before dipping it in ink to start writing. After finishing and drying, she deliberately folded and crumpled it several times to make it look older, before letting Qing Si take it out.

  Jiang Xuanjin came out of the palace after finishing his morning court duties and saw Lu Jinghang again outside the palace.

  "Have you found the letter?" he asked with a smile.

  He walked over and said, "The Dan Yang script is gone."

  "I know." Lu Jinghang held a fan to cover half of his face, "Because its with me."

  Slightly startled, Jiang Xuanjin furrowed his brow: "What are you doing with that thing?"

  "What else can I do? At that time, the wall fell and everyone pushed it. No one believed what I said. Cant I just take this letter first?" He stretched out his hand from his sleeve pocket and took something out, Lu Jinghang handed it to him, "Take a look."

  The handwriting on the envelope was very familiar, and the simple four words " 丞相亲启" were written in a slanted manner, which could only be Dan Yangs handwriting.

  He took over the letter and opened it to take a look. It was indeed Dan Yangs handwriting, and the content was also the same as what Lu Jinghang had said.

  "Thank you," he said.

  Lu Jingxing raised an eyebrow and laughed as he fanned himself: "She is the closest to me, youre helping her reverse the case, why are you thanking me instead?"

  Jiang Xuanjin did not answer, took the letter and headed towards the Court of Judicial Review.

  Lu Jingxing stood still for a moment, turned around and wanted to leave, but swept his eyes to the side and saw that many people from the palace were staring at him.

  Lu Jingxing smiled somewhat unscrupulously, turned around and got on the carriage, then instructed Zhaocai to return to Yizhu Pavilion.

  The Commandery of Tingwei.

  Liu Yunlie repeatedly read the letter he had brought back several times, and exclaimed in shock: "How can this be?"

  "Are you still certain it was Dan Yang who killed him?" Jiang Xuanjin asked in a cold voice.

  Liu Yunlie was perplexed and looked up at him for a while before saying in a low voice: "This official is unaware of this matter."

  He didnt know either. Apart from Lu Jinghang, who else could have known about these things? If someone had believed in Danyang earlier, Lu Jinghang would have taken out these two letters and the situation might not have been irretrievable.

  "At that time... I learned that Sima Chengxiang had an accident, and Qi Daren came to find me." Liu Yunlie murmured, "He said the murderer must be Princess Chang, and he advised me with the overall situation of the court, discussing with me how to sentence Princess Chang."

  Jiang Xuans eyebrows furrowed: "Why didnt you say so earlier?"

  "This kind of thing is said out loud, isnt it a betrayal of humanity?" Liu Yunlies face looked very unsightly, "But when you bring this thing up, I suddenly feel that something is not quite right."

  Its not just that something is off, he was clearly being used as a pawn! Jiang Xuanjin shook his head repeatedly: "Mo, youve solved countless cases, how could you make such a mistake!"

  "I...". Liu Yunlies voice was a little weaker, "Who would have thought it would turn out like this..."

  Jiang Xuanjin asked: "What about Sun Qing? Has he spoken up?"

  Liu Yunlie shook his head: "All punishments have been used, he refuses to speak."

  Jiang Xuanyin stood up and walked towards the large prison.

  Sun Jing was a military general, and the group of people he led were also soldiers under Pingling Juns command in the past. The purpose is clear, which is to avenge Pingling Jun.

  But relying solely on him, a mere Taifu Wei, it was impossible to complete those meticulously arranged and precisely timed actions. There was someone behind him. That person had considerable power and could save him, so Sun Jing refused to speak up.

  Jiang Xuanjin went in and saw him, only knocking on the railing and saying one sentence: "Your crime has been decided, Qi Chengxiang personally passed the seal, beheading after autumn."

  The person sitting in the corner was startled, and the sound of chains echoed loudly.

  "What did you say?"

  "You dare to commit treason and plot against peoples lives, shouldnt you be beheaded?" Seeing his reaction, Jiang Xuanjin had a plan in mind, but continued to dig a hole for him. "I would have liked to let you off easy, but Prime Minister Qi said that if we dont make an example of you, it will disrupt the social order."

  After finishing speaking, he turned around and was about to leave, as if he had just come to inform him.

  "Stop right there!" Sun Qing panicked and grabbed onto the railing, saying "I was just following orders, I dont deserve to die!"

  He had thought that even if he was exiled, he could arrange for someone to take care of him halfway and spend the rest of his life as a fugitive, but how could Qi Han be killed like a rabbit or a dog, or have his millstone removed and his donkey slaughtered?

  It was just a cooperative relationship, he had never been loyal to Zhihan, now that Zhihan didnt protect him, it couldnt be blamed on him for not keeping his promise.

  Jiang Xuanyin turned around and asked: "On whose orders?"

  "Zi Han is the prime minister." He replied without hesitation, "Yi Yong is his nephews husband, and on the day of the robbery, it was he who made arrangements in advance and told me how to act. The assassination attempt on you was also his idea!"

  Is it really Zihan? Jiang Xuanyins face sank, and he reached out to adjust his sleeve.

  "Your Honor, if you spare my life, I have more to offer," Sun Jing said. "Those things are enough to turn the case around and make your wish come true, and all I want is to live!"

  Returning to the front of the cage, Jiang Xuanjin said: "If you are willing to testify against Qi Han, I can guarantee your life. But if you want to get out of this big prison, it depends on how much value the things you provide have."

  Sun Gong asked: "What is the weight of the letter written by Princess Chang to Sima Xu?"

  His heart skipped a beat, Jiang Xuanjin thought he had misheard: "What?"

  "You dont know, do you?" Sun Jing said with a confident smile. "The Princess Chang had written a letter to Sima Xu asking for peace just before his death. If that letter were to come out, the suspicion of murder would be greatly reduced."

  The dim light in the cell, Jiang Xuanjin stood silently, his entire face buried in the shadows: "Why was that letter in your hands?"

  "It was also Qi Han who made me steal, he took me to mourn together and asked me to find the letter and destroy it. I left a mind and kept the letter." Sun Qing said, "If you save my life, I will give you the letter and help you testify against him."

  "You tell me where the letter is first," said Jiang Xuanjin. "After I verify its authenticity, I will ensure your safety."

  "What else can be fake?" Sun Jing muttered, looking at him and knowing that Purple Yang had always been true to his word, so he still said: "The thing is on my wifes body, you go find her."

  ……

  Two identical letters, if they werent placed together, its really hard to tell them apart.

  Jiang Xuanjins eyes were icy cold as he picked up the letter on the table that Lu Jinghang had given him.

  It doesnt seem like a problem when viewed separately, but compared to Sun Kes letter, the envelope looks much newer and the ink is much clearer, obviously written later.

  She gently pinched the paper, which was a kind of handmade paper used by ordinary people, slightly different from the paper used in the palace.

  The content of the letter is similar, with only a few words different. He can think that Lu Jinghang has no malice and just wants to help Danyang reverse the case.

  But where did this letter come from? He was best at recognizing handwriting, and it was impossible for someone to imitate Danyangs handwriting; it could only be written by her herself.

  But why did she have to write an extra one? Theres absolutely no reason for it.

  In a daze, she heard Liu Yunlies words echoing in her ears - with her cunning and city ways, even if she was dead, she might still have left a hidden hand.

  Isnt this the trump card left by Dan Yang?

  Just as I was thinking about it, the main buildings door creaked open with a "creak".

  It was almost subconscious that he immediately stuffed the letter back into his sleeve pocket, and only when he turned around did he realize that Bai Zhuji had entered with a midnight snack.

  "You didnt even knock?" He said with slight annoyance.

  Holding a bowl of sweet fermented glutinous rice balls with one hand, she placed another in front of him, then hugged her own bowl with both hands and ate while saying, "You see my hands are full? I can only use my foot to push the door."

  A sweet aroma filled the air between them, and Jiang Xuanjin also didnt bother to argue with her anymore, elegantly enjoying his soup.

  The person in front of him never put the family rule "dont talk while eating" to heart, and kept chattering away: "Today the tangerine tree sprouted new branches, maybe next year itll bear fruit. Your second brother seems to have had a fight with his wife, and its quite a big deal! His wife has gone back to her parents home, but your second brother doesnt seem to care. This fermented rice is delicious, right? I specially asked Qing Si to buy it from an old brand."

  If it were in the past, he would definitely be unhappy, who eats and talks so much?

  The warm light from the lamp on the table shone brightly, and the person in front of her was speaking with flying eyebrows and colorful language. The soup splashed onto her face, but she didnt care, determined to tell him about her experiences throughout the day.

  Jiang Xuanjin felt a sense of solidity in his heart, a feeling he had never experienced in over twenty years.

  She couldnt help but stretch out her hand and pinch her own sleeve to wipe off the soup from her face.

  Hua Yu was taken aback by his sudden action and then said with a face full of stars: "You dont think Im dirty, do you?"

  It used to be her who wiped it with her sleeve!

  Jiang Xuanjin put down his spoon and said in a low voice, "Youll have to change your clothes after all."

  This is unnecessary, so Hua Yu pretended she hadnt heard and cheerfully hugged the bowl to take a few sips, then stared at him intently as he ate.

  Compared to her wolfing down food, Jiang Xuanjin was as elegant and refined as a painting come to life. He ate six small tangyuan with one spoonful, neither too much nor too little, without spilling a single drop of soup into his mouth.

  Holding jade, she swallowed her saliva repeatedly.

  Noticing her gaze, Jiang Xuanjin thought she hadnt eaten enough and scooped a spoonful to hand it in front of her.

  "Id rather eat you." Zhang opened his mouth and bit down on his spoon, Huai Yu smiled stiffly.

  Jiang Xuanjin glared at her, seemingly wanting to scold her, but he didnt put down the spoon. He couldnt speak and could only try to use his eyes to make her behave herself.

  Li Huaiyu is not someone who can be subdued just by looking at her eyes. Thinking of the Jiang family rules, she laughed and swallowed the tangyuan, biting the spoon without letting go, and playfully teased him: "I said youre a feast for the eyes, where did you think I was going?"

  "My ears have turned red, Zi Yang Jun is really too flirtatious!"

  He was furious, loosening his hand to let go of the spoon, but Huai Yus eyes were quick and she hastily grabbed his hand along with the spoon, her mouth opening in a smile as she said: "Want to run? Ill make you speak while holding onto it!"

  Is there anything more interesting than seeing Jiang Xuanjin defy family rules? Li Huaiyu is absolutely delighted by this, and cant help but look at him with a mixture of annoyance and helplessness.

  Jiang Xuanjin stared at her for a long time, finding that it had little effect, and his hand couldnt be freed, so he simply stood up.

  Hua Yu also stood up with him and saw him walking towards the bookcase in the ear room, unable to help but ask: "What do you want to do?"

  What else can be done? Cant speak and cant write anymore? Jiang Xuanjin was suffocated, his left hand picked up the brush on the table, and wrote two words neatly - Shameless!

  "Wow, you can write with your left hand?" Yu exclaimed in admiration, "And its written quite well!"

  Jiang Xuanjin gritted his teeth and continued writing: Let go!

  "You call me darling wife and Ill let you off." Huai Yu grinned, laughing shamelessly.

  His temples throbbed and he shook his head firmly.

  "Dont say anything? Then writing is fine." Huai Yu said calmly and handed him a new sheet of Xuan paper.

  The pen tip paused slightly, Jiang Xuanjin dropped a point and stopped again. His eyes moved, and his face was dyed with the colors of the evening sunset.

  "Hurry up and write!" Cuiyu urged him with a pout, "My hands are all cramped up!"

  Is there such a person? Its clear she came to make things difficult for him, yet she still complains about her hands being sore.

  Jiang Xuanjin hummed softly, closed her eyes and wrote, as soon as she finished writing, she stuffed the paper into her bosom and pried open her hands.

  "Hahaha——"

  Looking at the four characters "Qin Qin Niang Zi" on the rice paper, Li Huaiyu laughed so hard that she was bent forward and backward, holding the paper and running out, shouting: "Qing Si, hurry! Find someone to mount it for me!"

  "Bai Zhu Ti!" Finally relaxing his grip on the spoon, Jiang Xuanjin let out a low growl.

  However, the man ran extremely fast and was gone in the blink of an eye.

  Jiang Xuanjin stood stiffly in place for a moment, then shook his head helplessly.

  The desk was cluttered with scattered brushes and ink, looking somewhat disorganized. He subconsciously reached out to tidy up, pinched the rice paper again, and suddenly froze.

  A little familiar.

  He subconsciously took out the letter from his sleeve, unfolded the paper and compared it with the one on the table.

  The color, softness and texture are all exactly the same.

  His complexion changed slightly, Jiang Xuanjin stared at the letter that Lu Jinghang had given him for a while, walked to the window, and placed it on his nose tip to sniff.