"Old minister, please see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Xie Minzong took the lead in saluting, with a fleeting look of doubt and solemnity under his lowered eyes.
"Your Excellency, please rise."
Xia Houzhi raised her sleeves in vain, ignored the timid or flattering looks from other people, walked straight to Duan Chuiwen, smiled and said: "Next time, if Brother Duan wants to invite me to Dali Temple as a guest, send someone to send a message."
But, there’s no need for such a big battle.”
Duan...brother?!
Everyone gasped in unison.
Duan Chuiwen covered up the surprise in his eyes and said in a deep voice: "I have a few words to ask you, please come here."
The main hall behind the main pavilion is very empty.
Although there are no torture tools, it is simple and eerie, with a cold and cold light shining on the surrounding gray walls.
Obviously, this is an interrogation room.
Seeing this, Leopard Tail and Fish Gill couldn't help but feel angry for their master, but because of what happened last time, they didn't dare to make any independent decisions, so they could only follow behind silently with aggrieved expressions.
Xia Houzhi himself didn't care much. After sitting down gracefully on the lonely armchair in the middle, he said in a good-tempered manner: "What does Brother Duan want to know? Just ask."
It's this kind of address and attitude that deliberately closes the distance.
Repeatedly, especially in front of his colleagues just now, even though he was as calm as Mr. Duan, he could not help but feel a little irritated.
However, this is not the time to care about this.
"Do you know the person in the painting?" He unfolded a piece of rice paper.
"do not know."
"Your Highness, please think carefully before answering." He emphasized his tone.
Leopard Tail couldn't bear it anymore and took a step forward: "Pay attention to your identity!"
"In Dali Temple, there are only officials and suspects, no other identities." Duan Chuiwen said solemnly.
Although Li Si's legs were shaking even more violently, in order to support his master, he still held up his chest resolutely, led his brothers to take a big step forward, raised his hand with a snap, and pressed hard on his sword.
, to demonstrate strictness.
In an instant, the surrounding air condensed, as if swords were about to confront each other in the next moment.
At this time, a chuckle came.
“Suspect?”
Li Si breathed a sigh of relief, his hand holding the sword hilt full of cold sweat.
"Where have you seen it?"
"Zhenfeng Pavilion."
"Why go?"
"shopping."
"What?"
"It was a gift, but unfortunately I didn't buy it in the end."
Duan Chuiwen pressed forward step by step, his stern eyes never blinking.
Xia Houzhi's attitude was still easy-going, but she answered more questions, and there was a hint of impatience between her brows.
The atmosphere, which had finally eased, became tense again during this question and answer session.
"There are countless treasures in the East Palace, but the prince condescends to choose among the people. Who is it that makes you worry so much?"
As soon as these words came out, Xia Houzhi was very happy. She tilted her head and propped her forehead, raised her phoenix eyes towards the other party, and said playfully: "Brother Duan really wants to know?"
If it were anyone else, this attitude might seem vulgar.
But when it was made by a noble young man, it looked elegant and graceful.
The tips of the catchers' ears turned red and they all lowered their heads.
Li Si secretly cursed, "Why do you look like a girl? This prince is obviously better at flirting than ordinary men. He is simply a monster that caters to both men and women."
He glanced around with his peripheral vision and found that only his own face remained unchanged.
The admiration couldn't help but reach a higher level.
"It may be related to the case, please explain."
Duan Chuiwen stared at every slight change on that hibiscus face, trying to find anything suspicious in it.
"You..." Xia Houzhi was about to say something, but suddenly thought of something, stopped talking, hesitated for a moment, waved his hand, "That's it, let everyone else go out, I will tell you alone."