"Master, my subordinates have investigated Qian Anlu's matter."
Luo Jiuli was startled and looked at Xiao Mingxuan.
"Qian An Road?"
Xiao Mingxuan signaled her to be calm and looked up at Qin Yin.
"explain."
Qin Yin said:
"Back then, Qian Anlu almost broke up with the two elders of the Qian family because of a woman. Later, the family separated. Qian Anlu set up his own business and got married to the woman."
"However, because Qian's family disliked the woman as an orphan, the marriage was arranged in an extremely simple and careless manner."
"The first half of this is almost exactly the same as what Qian Anlu said when we were in the academy. However, my subordinate also found out one thing."
Qin Yin said and looked at the two masters.
"The first year after the two got married, the woman became pregnant."
"What? Qian Anlu has a child?"
Luo Jiuli looked at Qin Yin in surprise, and then at Xiao Mingxuan.
"Why did Qian Anlu hide the fact that he had a child when he was in the academy? Is the child in the Qian Mansion now?"
"Go back to Miss Second."
Qin Yin said:
"There is another hidden story behind this matter."
"What's the secret?"
Qin Yin said again:
"I heard that the child was born without two fingers on his left hand, which was not liked by the old lady of the Qian family. Later, when Qian Anlu's wife threw herself into the river, she took the child away with her."
Qin Yin spoke cryptically, but Luo Jiuli and Xiao Mingxuan looked at each other in unison.
No wonder Qian Anlu said that Hu Hongzhi was his sworn enemy. His wife and children both died overnight. Even a man would never forget this deep hatred.
Luo Jiuli sighed, feeling uncomfortable in his heart.
"Her husband's family looked down upon her origins. She gave birth to a child with a disability, and she was tainted by others. She could not get justice and her life was hopeless. She didn't want her child with a disability to suffer in this world."
Women in this era live with their parents before they get married, with their husbands after they get married, and with children after they give birth to children, but...
"It's true that the hemp rope only picks and cuts at the thinnest point, and the fate only deals with the misfortune of the poor, even God is not open to it."
Xiao Mingxuan knew that she was kind-hearted, but there were more suffering people in the world than this woman. He just felt sorry for the child.
"Has anyone found the person behind Qian Anlu?"
Qin Yin shook his head.
"He lives in seclusion, has few friends around him, and is not too close to any powerful family in the capital."
"What's more, after the death of his wife and children, he left the capital for nearly three years, and no one knows where he went?"
"It's like this person disappeared out of thin air."
"It wasn't until three years later that he returned to the capital and became a master of copying that caused a sensation in the capital with his ability to fake inscriptions."
This is also what makes Qin Yin puzzled.
Could it be that Hu Hongzhi really asked Qian Anlu to assassinate him?
"Your Majesty."
Luo Jiuli looked at Xiao Mingxuan.
"Now that Hu Hongzhi is dead, I don't think there is any need to trace who killed him. A beast like him, no matter who killed him, can be regarded as eliminating harm for the people."
"As for the people behind the scenes, the fire cannot be contained in the paper. Sooner or later, the truth will be revealed."
Xiao Mingxuan remained silent. There must be other conspiracies and plans behind Hu Hongzhi's death, but who is the person behind the scenes? How could he hide it so deeply?
Now, the only clue, Qian Anlu, is dead. I'm afraid that if we continue to investigate, we won't be able to get to the root cause.
"This king knows about this, please step back.
"yes."
Qin Yin bowed and retreated.
Outside the hospital, Mo Han walked in.
"master."
"There is news from Jingzhao Mansion that the case of leakage of water from a nunnery in the suburbs of Beijing has been investigated."
"So fast?"
Luo Jiuli was a little surprised.
Xiao Mingxuan raised his hand to pick up the tea cup and blew a sip of tea leaves floating in the cup with an indifferent expression.
"How to say."
Mo Han said:
"It is said that based on the autopsy and the items worn on the body, it was determined that it was Hu Bingyu."
"The cause of water leakage is said to be caused by burning charcoal fire."
"Hmph! The reason is quite simple."
Xiao Mingxuan put down the tea cup and looked at Luo Jiuli.
"Do you believe Hu Bingyu is dead?"
Luo Jiuli shook his head and sneered.
"Sometimes, what the eyes see may not be true?"
"If she really wanted to die, she could drink medicine, hang herself, or throw herself into a river to achieve her dignity without burning herself beyond recognition."
In a word, looking at the essence through the phenomenon, this clumsy method aroused her curiosity.
"My lord, tell me, if Hu Bingyu had not died, where would she be now? Who would be the person who helped her? The person she hates the most is me, and what means will she use to deal with me?"
Xiao Mingxuan looked at Luo Jiuli's eagerness to try, and smiled helplessly.
"You are open-minded and don't say you are worried about your own safety."
Luo Jiuli smiled.
"I have the prince protecting me, and even the Queen Mother and Concubine Hu can't do anything to me."
"Why be afraid of a mouse hiding in the dark?"
"You!"
Xiao Mingxuan took her hand.
"The more mice are in such a dark place, the more they cannot take it lightly. They are dormant and waiting for opportunities. Once the opportunity comes, they will not give up."
"I know."
Luo Jiuli patted his hand comfortingly.
"But I can't stay in the house my whole life and not go out just to avoid her. This is not my style."
"In order to avoid future troubles, Your Majesty, what do you think we do to lure the snake out of its hole?"
Xiao Mingxuan's black eyes were locked on her.
"You want to be bait?"
Luo Jiuli smiled.
"Your Majesty really understands me."
"Hmph! Don't think about it."
Xiao Mingxuan let go of her hand and his face darkened.
How could he be willing to catch a stinky rat and put her in danger?
Luo Jiuli pursed her lips, looking like she was a victim of a young daughter-in-law.
"Your Majesty, do you doubt my ability?"
"Second Miss, you have wronged my master."
On the side, Mo Han hurriedly explained to his master.
"The master is afraid that the second lady is in danger, so--"
Luo Jiuli glared at Mo Han.
"Talk too much."
Is she a fool? Could she not know? She was just deliberately showing weakness in front of him to get him to agree.
Xiao Mingxuan glanced sideways at her, knowing in his heart that she did it on purpose, but he just didn't let go.
He flicked his sleeves and stood up.
"Don't even think about it. As for Hu Bingyu's whereabouts and consequences, just wait."
Luo Jiuli was startled, his mind flashing with lightning, he stood up and grabbed his hand.
"Does the prince know something?"
There was a smile in Xiao Mingxuan's eyes, he raised his hand to touch her cheek, then stretched out his hand to put the white fox fur on her body, tied her belt skillfully, put her in his arms and left the Nuan Pavilion.
A set of movements was completed in one go, without any pause.
Luo Jiuli was confused. He didn't nod or speak. Was this acquiescence or denial?
"Your Majesty, I just--"
"Aren't you going to see Qiao Yue? I'll go with you."
The last time she was framed by Hu Bingyu left him with lingering fears.
This time, he not only wanted Hu Bingyu to die without a burial place, but also used Hu Bingyu's hands to eradicate another disaster.