"Originally, the authorities of Jingzhao Mansion and Dali Temple had confirmed that Jiang Fengnian died of carbon poisoning. Unexpectedly, Luo Jiuli's second autopsy found the cause of death."
"Luo Jiuli."
Hu Jue rubbed the gold and jade crutch with his fingers.
"She is really a stumbling block to our Sima Mansion."
"I tried several times but couldn't kill her, which makes me envious of her fate."
The face of the man kneeling on the ground was as sinister as his master.
"Sir, why don't I go there myself--"
The man made a gesture of wiping his neck.
Hu Jue shook his head lightly.
"No, when Luo Daohan was not in the capital, he couldn't kill her. Now that Luo Daohan and Luo Yuanliang have returned to the capital, and the Ninth Prince is on guard day and night, it's hard to act rashly."
Hu Jue paused for a moment and lowered his eyes, seemingly carelessly, but in fact, the ruthless aura overflowed from his body.
"But I heard that the Ninth Prince asked the supervisor of Si Tiantai to calculate an auspicious day in order to propose marriage to the Duke's palace."
"Counting the days, it's almost here."
"On such a happy day, why not make it even happier?"
When the person kneeling on the ground heard this, a dark light flashed in his eyes, and his head bowed solemnly.
"My subordinate understands."
"Well, go ahead."
Hu Jue slowly closed his eyes and leaned back on the chair.
The man who was kneeling stood up respectfully and left.
——
Everything was as Luo Jiuli expected. After Xiao Mingxuan entered the palace from the Duke's Mansion, he was entangled in affairs and did not appear for a day.
The Duke's Mansion also became busy, not just for anything else, but for Prince Ninth Prince's visit to propose marriage in two days.
Therefore, the only person free in the entire mansion was Luo Jiuli.
"Where is the prince?"
At that time, Luo Jiuli was sitting leisurely on the Taishi chair that was rocking back and forth, looking at Mo Han standing in front of him and the half-large wooden box Mo Han was holding in his arms.
"Back to the Second Miss, after the emperor learned that Jiang Fengnian was poisoned to death, Long Yan was furious and ordered the prince to supervise the investigation. Dali Temple and Jingzhao Mansion supervised the matter, and they must investigate the matter thoroughly, so-"
Mo Han paused.
Luo Jiuli nodded clearly.
"I understand. When you go back, you must tell the prince that his health is the first priority in everything. Don't stay up late or be too tired."
"Yes, I will definitely bring the message to you."
Mo Han stepped forward and handed over the half-large wooden box in his arms.
"Second Miss, the prince asked his subordinates to send this to the Second Miss to relieve her boredom."
Luo Jiuli was stunned.
"What's this?"
Mo Han said nothing and kept his arms stretched out.
Luo Jiuli took the wooden box doubtfully and opened it. His eyes lit up and his face was visibly filled with joy.
Inside the wooden box, there was actually a small furry baby with light brown fine hair all over its body and a pink nose. It looked cute and looked a bit like a puppy.
"Is this really what the prince asked you to send here?"
Mo Han nodded.
"Yes, the prince was afraid that the second young lady would be bored in this winter, so he asked his subordinates to send this to accompany the second young lady."
Luo Jiuli lowered his head and looked at the little furry thing in his arms.
"Although I am not a veterinarian, this little thing is probably not a puppy."
Mo Han grinned.
"Second Miss has good eyesight. This, this is indeed not a puppy."
"So? What species is it?"
The little thing in her arms seemed dissatisfied with being called a species by its new owner, and snuck into her arms.
Mo Han said:
"This is a little fox cub. It is less than two months old. It is the time to be close to people and to raise it to maturity."
He also didn't understand why the master would give the second lady a little fox cub. Not only was it difficult to feed, it was also the most difficult to recognize as its owner.
"Fox cub."
Luo Jiuli looked at the little fox cub in her arms and suddenly remembered the scene where she always laughed and called Xiao Mingxuan an old fox.
"The old fox gave me a little fox. This is a unique engagement gift."
Mo Han apologized and pretended not to hear.
People all over the capital asked around, who dared to call Wang Ye "Old Fox", Miss Luo Er was the only one.
On the side, Nan Zhu’s eyes were shining brightly, looking at the soft and cute little fox cub, it was rare that he didn’t reveal his true nature as a female Rakshasa.
"Master, this little fox cub is really well-behaved. Why don't you let your subordinates give you a hug?"
She rubbed her hands, her eyes really loving.
"Don't just hold it, feed it some water."
Luo Jiuli handed the little fox cub in his arms to Nan Zhu.
Nan Zhu took it and held it in her arms cautiously. She also raised her head and looked at Nan Xing who was aside.
"Nan Xing, look at it, how cute it is."
Nan Xing looked as usual, not too excited, but gave his old master some face and nodded indifferently.
"Um."
Nan Zhu: "I play the piano to the cow every day, which is also embarrassing for myself."
Nan Xing turned his head, glanced at her, and then looked down at the little fox cub in her arms.
"The prince gave his master a white fox fur a few months ago, and now he has given a fox cub as a gift. When he grows up, he will have another fine fox fur."
Nan Zhu's hair almost stood up at what she said. She hugged the little fox cub in her arms tightly and took two steps back.
"Master, it's time for you to take care of her."
Luo Jiuli smiled, knowing that this was Nan Xing's temperament.
Unlike Nan Zhu, she looks carefree on the outside, but is actually very passionate inside. However, she has a calm and calm temperament and is indifferent to everyone. Because her temperament is too cold, it is difficult for her to become enthusiastic with people and things she is not familiar with.
"It's time to take care of her, Nan Xing. From now on, you and Nan Zhu are responsible for the little fox cub's food and daily life."
Nan Xing was stunned.
"Master, my subordinates must protect my master's safety."
"It's not a conflict."
Luo Jiuli waved his hand and ignored Nan Xing's protest.
Mo Han on the side was very envious of the chatting and laughing relationship between their master and servant. Among the female secret guards from the entire secret guard camp, Nan Xing and Nan Zhu were considered the luckiest.
The second young lady doesn't have the bad temper of those noble ladies in the capital, and she won't beat or scold them easily.
"If nothing happens to the second lady, I will take my leave."
Luo Jiuli nodded and looked at the sky outside. It was too late to do it himself today.
"Well, you go back first."
Mo Han didn't know what Luo Jiuli was thinking, so he turned around and left the Duke's Mansion.
Shortly after Mo Han left, Luo Jiuli made a list on paper.
"Nan Xing, give the list to the butler and ask him to send someone to prepare all the ingredients according to the list and send them to the small kitchen."
"yes."
Nan Xing took the order and glanced at it with confusion. Bamboo tubes, pork belly with skin, stuffed rice, peppers, glutinous rice, etc. were all ingredients for cooking.
She didn't understand how her master could write these things, but she still turned around and arranged the things he ordered.
Nan Xing was confused, and the butler was also confused after reading the order.