The imperial court in the capital after the ceremony of the establishment of the crown prince was somewhat calm due to the recuperation of the old emperor and the stability of the new prince. In the absence of any bigger incident, the sudden death of the imperial censor Fan Chengxiang aroused everyone's attention.
However, at the beginning, the matter was not very sensational, because when Jingzhao Yamen first reported to go for exploration, it concluded that "accidentally slipped and drowned". Although a second-rank minister drowned in the back garden of his own home is a bit of a talk, but it's not a big surprise. But then, the development of the matter gradually turned bizarre. Fan Chengxiang's wife insisted that she had doubts about the cause of her husband's death. In desperation, Jingzhao Yamen requested the Ministry of Punishment to intervene. Cai Quan assigned a newly-promoted servant under his command to conduct a thorough investigation. After doing some investigations in the inner courtyard and back garden of Fan's mansion, he moved the mansion up to his wife and down to the maid's house. As long as he was with Fan Chengxiang every day People who had contacts called in and asked them over and over again. On the same day, the case was declared a "homicide". There was an uproar in the city.
At the end of July, the wedding ceremony of the crown princess was held as scheduled. Although several procedures such as group banquets, singing and dancing were deducted, Xiao Jingyan insisted on canceling the fireworks event. During the whole welcoming process, only drums were played, no silk and bamboo, so as not to be extravagant and noisy. . But for the common people, as long as there is a mighty phoenix parade, it is enough to attract the whole city to watch, and the lack of joy is made up for by the lively voices.
As Xia Jiang said, Su's house was not on the route of the family parade. Amidst the noise in the distance, it seemed quiet here. Since two days ago, Lin Chen and Dr. Yan have been arguing fiercely until this time. Doctor Yan finally agreed, so Lin Chen didn't know what to cook for Mei Changsu to drink, so that he fell asleep from early in the morning until late at night. And there was no sign of waking up, so the people in the yard didn't dare to sleep. Although not all of them stayed in front of the bed, they were all worried in their respective positions.
Lin Chen didn't sleep either, because he was eagerly asking Fei Liu to dance for him, and made a peacock tail made of poplar leaves, which he wanted to tie around Fei Liu's waist. Because Brother Su is sleeping. Feiliu had nowhere to ask for help, and fled all over the yard, causing a lot of trouble for a while.
However, this was already the biggest movement of the night. Until dawn, Su's house was not invaded by any outsiders. The cruel words that Xia Jiang put in front of Fan Chengxiang that night obviously could not be put into practice.
Mei Changsu has been sleeping, past noon and past dusk. After sleeping until another day when Xiaoguang first met, Li Gang and Zhen Ping finally couldn't bear it anymore, and rushed to Lin Chen's room to grab him, who was also soundly asleep, and questioned him.
"I'm about to wake up, I'm about to wake up. It's probably noon today." Lin Chen comforted the two with a smile.
But at noon, Mei Changsu didn't even turn over. So Lin Chen changed the deadline to the afternoon. After that, it was postponed in order until the evening, the early morning... until everyone was about to go crazy and want to beat people. Fei Liu suddenly floated over and said, "Wake up!"
After waking up this time, Mei Changsu's breath condition was much better. He was no longer panting after walking around. When Lin Chen bullied Fei Liu again, he could protect the boy while hitting people with a fan.
"He has no conscience, both of them have no conscience," Lin Chen complained and sat down, glaring at Mei Changsu and Fei Liu who was hiding behind him, "If I had known, I would have cured you, none of you! "
Mei Changsuli ignored him, turned to Li Gang and said, "Keep talking about yours, leave him alone."
"The results we found are like this," Li Gang held back a smile and looked away from Lin Chen, straightening his face, "This person is Yuan Sen, and he has been by Commander Meng's side for seven or eight years. He has always been a pro-general and has always been trusted. He was the one who drove Mrs. Nie's carriage when she came out. He was one of the few people who knew about this matter. Young Master Lin said, if our opponent just found out that Nie was not in prison Madam herself, that only shows that they have eyeliner in the prison, but now the opponent clearly points out that the replacement is the commander of Meng, so the news must be spread from the inside, and anyone who knows it will be suspect... "
"You just say that the result is good," Mei Changsu raised his eyebrows, "Let's omit the reasoning process, I know."
"Yes. In the end, Yuan Sen himself admitted that he once told his wife about the secret change of prisoners by the commander. We immediately checked his wife and found nothing unusual at first. She's a skater..."
"Hua clan?" Mei Changsu's eyes moved slightly, "It's the Hua clan again..."
"Yes, that Fan Yushi who drowned before the prince's wedding, his favorite concubine was also a woman of the Hua clan. Although she hid her identity deeply, she was eventually revealed by the Ministry of Punishment."
Mei Changsu's face slowly became frosty, and he sighed: "Princess Xuanji has been dead for all these years, but her influence cannot be ignored until now. After all, there is more than one Qin Banruo in the Hua family... "
"Speaking of which, the Hua people are recognized as a soft and cowardly nation, but they are only soft on men. The women in their clan are much tougher. It's really strange." Lin Chen interjected. "Heaven and earth are born, Zhong Lingyuxiu is not only a man, why is it strange?" Mei Changsu twisted the corners of his clothes and said slowly, "These two things don't seem to be related, but they both involve the Hua clan. Women, you might as well think about it for a while. Xia Jiang abandoned his wife and children for Princess Xuanji, and his relationship with the Hua clan is not shallow. I always have a feeling that he seems to be still in the capital... "
Lin Chen agreed: "I also think so, the search outside is so strict, but he has never been caught, then it is very likely that he has never left the capital at all, but is hiding somewhere that will not be searched, such as Censor House or something like that…”
Mei Changsu glanced at him, "Who told me that Xia Jiang's clues have been found outside and are sending someone to investigate?"
"I checked... It's the smoke screen that the old thing put on..." Lin Chen said sullenly, "If I hadn't rushed to see you at the time, I wouldn't have been so stupid at the meeting, what a shame..."
Mei Changsu couldn't help but smile. He comforted: "Okay, it's not a shame, at most it's a loss of face."
Lin Chen rolled his eyes and wondered for a while. Fang asked, "Aren't losing face and losing face the same thing?"
"Really?" Mei Changsu thought for a while. Nodding, "It seems to be the same thing."
Fei Liu sat on his lap and couldn't help grinning. Lin Chen stretched out his hand and twisted it, saying, "You little guy. You're happy to see your brother Su being angry with me, aren't you?"
"Yes!" Fei Liu's cheeks were twisted out of shape, but he still answered loudly, and the people next to him were instantly drawn into laughter.
"Okay, I don't have the same knowledge as you guys. In short, I will take back how much face I lose," Lin Chen raised his chin and said, "Changsu, listen, Xia Jiang is now mine to take care of. He is hiding in the mouse hole. If you can dig him out, you won't be allowed to interfere, do you hear?"
Mei Changsu knew his good intentions. With a slight smile, he turned his head and continued to ask Li Gang, "Sister Dong's remarks after she returned to the prison. Cai Quan should still check it out. Is there any news?"
"Yes, this Mr. Cai is very strict. Not only did he check inside the prison, but even the Prince's Highness, he also checked it out. Fortunately, we made up some arrangements in time, and he himself couldn't find the big one. The loopholes, coupled with limited energy, so now, this matter has finally been completely covered up, please don't have to hang Mei Changsu and nodded with satisfaction, at this time Zhen Ping strode forward, holding a plate in his hand, He asked, "Sect Master, do you think this will work? "
"What is it?" Lin Chen leaned over and looked at it. It was a pair of pure white fat jade carving vases. Although they were exquisite, they were not so precious.
"Gift." Mei Changsu replied with a smile, then turned his head and instructed Zhen Ping, "This is fine, wrap it up."
Lin Chen is a person with a very fast and sensitive mind. He immediately understood, and laughed loudly: "You will give this to the Prince of the East Palace's wedding? It's not precious, so obviously you don't have to worry about it."
"Jingyan is now the crown prince. First, he doesn't need anything outside his body. Second, he doesn't care. It's a waste of money to give away.
"No wonder you changed Fei Liu's clothes again today, are you going to take him to the East Palace for congratulations?" Lin Chen rubbed Fei Liu's forehead and smiled, "That's right, almost everyone who is qualified to go to Chao He now goes there. Now, you are also hunting rebels with Jingchun along with him. It seems deliberate not to show your face. Besides, thanks to me, you are no longer like a ghost, and you can go out and meet people. "
"Yes, it's all thanks to you." Mei Changsu bowed his hands half-jokingly and half-seriously, and Lin Chen returned the salute half-jokingly and half-seriously, Fei Liu didn't seem to care, but Li Gang and Zhen Ping couldn't help but feel a little bit. Distracted and sad, but didn't dare to show his face, they bowed their heads and quietly retreated, arranging for Mei Changsu to take care of various matters when he went out later.
"By the way, since the leak of the secrets from the Tianjing prison has been investigated, Gong Yu can also be a little relieved. Because she came up with the idea of changing prisoners. Later, when there were all these troubles, she felt that she caused you trouble. Feeling guilty, she still comes to guard you every day when you are sick, but when you wake up, she doesn't dare to come out to see you."
Mei Changsu frowned slightly, "Although the idea is hers, the one who makes the final decision is still me. When she came back, Nie Feng even went to thank her. This girl is too sharp, why don't you persuade her?"
"I have persuaded, since she came back, everyone in the Su residence has tried to persuade them except Fei Liu, but to Gong Yu, these thousand words are not as good as a single word from someone, and you will be affected. Wouldn't it be alright to call her over to comfort her with a smile?"
Mei Changsu lowered his eyelids, his expression still indifferent. After being silent for a long time, Fang asked softly, "Lin Chen, what will happen to her if I don't comfort her?"
Lin Chen didn't expect him to ask this question, so he was stunned and said, "It won't matter, it's just sad in my heart."
"Since she won't do well, then why bother." Mei Changsu's face was expressionless and his words were cold, "I don't have any extra strength now to take care of everyone's sadness, so I can only feel sorry for her. ."
Lin Chen didn't say more, but kept tilting his head and staring at Mei Changsu's face. After staring at the ground for a long time, Ling Fei Liu unconsciously followed him and tilted his head, blinking his eyes. With brother Su.
Li Gang appeared outside the courtyard gate and said, "Sect Master, the carriage and horse are ready."
Mei Changsu snorted, got up and walked out, Lin Chen sighed in a rare and serious way behind: "To be honest, as far as a man is concerned, your heart is really ruthless."
Although these words were clearly heard in Mei Changsu's ears, he didn't seem to hear them, his footsteps didn't stop at all, and he left without looking back. Only Lin Chen was left in the empty yard. He raised his head, covered his eyes with his palms, and watched the sun's rays through his fingers. After watching it for a long time, he probably felt that his actions were boring, so he shook his hands and muttered to himself. After saying a sentence: "It's really a sin, a sin..."