Chapter 171: A thorough investigation
Lanxiang paused and nodded.
"I understand. Si Lili has already become alert and sent all her subordinates out of the city. She stayed in the city. I guess she wants to wait and see."
The eldest princess reached out and picked up the wooden tweezers, picking up a few bright red rose petals and putting them into the jar.
"Well, she... the little emperor of Northern Qi specifically asked me to protect her."
Lanxiang thought for a moment and said.
"Then should I send someone to give her a message?"
The eldest princess did not respond, but instead talked about something off topic.
"I heard that Si Lili is very beautiful?"
Lanxiang was stunned for a moment.
"To be able to become the most beautiful courtesan in Zuixianju, she must be very pretty. It is said that she is elegant and refined, with a beauty that can shame the moon and flowers."
The princess suddenly realized.
"Ah, no wonder the little emperor wanted to protect her. Young Mu Ai is really enviable."
Lanxiang blinked and didn't understand.
The princess thought for a moment and said.
"Tomorrow morning, let her know before the interrogation results come out. Whether she can escape or not has nothing to do with me. Anyway, I have informed him, so I have given him an explanation."
"..."
"Yes!"
……
The Second Prince's Mansion.
Li Hongcheng stood with his hands behind his back as he watched the Second Prince using wooden hoops to trap various valuable objects on the ground, and smiled.
"Your Highness seems to be in a leisurely mood this early in the morning."
The second prince was wearing a white robe with wide sleeves. He rolled up his sleeves and closed his eyes to take aim. When he had aimed almost right, he threw the hoop out with a little force.
The wooden hoop successfully caught the second prince's target, a black dog figurine, but unfortunately, due to its elasticity, the wooden hoop bounced out again after it fell to the ground.
The second prince slapped his thigh and let out a cry, feeling quite regretful.
After a sigh, the second prince looked at Li Hongcheng and said.
"I'm just having fun, why don't you give it a try? It's quite fun."
Li Hongcheng declined with a smile.
"Forget it. My hands are only good at writing, and they are useless at anything else. I won't show off my skills."
The second prince shrugged upon hearing this.
"Well, then I'll enjoy it alone."
He turned around and waved to Xie Bian, who handed over two wooden rings. The Second Prince took them and got into position, his eyes constantly scanning the ornaments on the ground, looking for his target as he spoke.
"How are you doing over there?"
Li Hongcheng said "oh".
"I went to Fan's house this morning, but he wasn't there, so I missed the appointment."
The second prince threw the wooden ring out, but the result was obvious: he missed the target.
"Not here? He's not at home so early in the morning. What is he doing?"
Li Hongchengdao.
"I asked, but the concierge didn't know either."
The Second Prince had not hit the last circle yet, so he waved his hand to signal that he would stop and turned to walk towards the cushioned tea table beside him.
"He's really carefree. Most people wouldn't dare to go out, but he walks around all day like nothing happened."
Li Hongcheng followed calmly and smiled when he heard it.
"Maybe he thinks that since he has been arrested, no one will attack him for the time being, so he is so fearless."
The second prince took off his shoes and sat cross-legged on the tea seat. He looked among the fruit plates on the tea table, picked up a grape and put it in his mouth.
"Don't tell me, it's really possible."
Li Hongcheng stood one step away from him with his hands behind his back.
"From the Overwatch Council, I heard that the two female swordsmen have not given in yet."
The second prince laughed when he heard this.
"It's only one night. We're just getting started. We'll have to hold on until tomorrow at least before we speak."
Li Hongcheng looked surprised.
"Why do you make such a conclusion, Your Highness?"
The second prince smiled casually.
"That's easy. If I get caught, I'll have to hold on for a while and see if anyone will come to rescue me. One night is a little short, so adding another day will be enough."
Li Hongcheng thought for a while and said.
"Then why not wait a few more days? What if the rescuers receive the news too late?"
The second prince was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then burst out laughing.
"I can wait for a year with good food and drink, but the problem is that I don't get that kind of treatment, and I'm still being tortured. I'm willing to wait, but my body can't take it."
Li Hongcheng cried out in pain.
"I forgot about this."
The second prince poured himself a cup of tea, picked it up and drank it all in one gulp, his movements unrestrained.
"Fan Xian's side..."
Li Hongcheng nodded.
"I'll go in the afternoon... No, I'd better go in the evening. He can't not go home to rest."
The second prince was delighted when he heard this and gave Li Hongcheng a thumbs up.
"high!"
……
Royal Villa.
Lin Wan'er glanced at Fan Xian who was sitting opposite her.
"I heard about what happened on Niu Lan Street. Didn't it scare you?"
Fan Xian was stunned for a moment.
"Who did you hear about this?"
Lin Wan'er said.
"My cousin told me."
Fan Xian suddenly realized that it would not be surprising if it was Princess Roujia, and said with a casual smile.
"Oh, I'm fine, don't worry."
How could Lin Wan'er not be worried?
"I heard that besides the giant tree, weapons were also found at the scene. Fortunately, they were destroyed. Otherwise... I'm scared just thinking about it."
Fan Xian chuckled softly.
"I'm fine. Such a terrible killing situation was unexpectedly discovered. What does this prove?"
Lin Wan'er shook her head.
"Prove what."
Fan Xian said.
"It proves that I am blessed by God. Also, guess who accidentally discovered this?"
Lin Wan'er wrinkled her nose.
"How could I have guessed that?"
Fan Xian laughed.
"Do you remember my bodyguard Teng Zijing that I told you about?"
Lin Wan'er nodded.
"remember."
Fan Xian laughed.
"That child is Teng Zijing's son. Haha, you didn't expect that, did you?" Lin Wan'er exclaimed and covered her mouth.
"What a coincidence!"
Fan Xian spread his hands.
"Who said it wasn't? When I first found out about it, I thought it was such a coincidence. It was so coincidental that it was like... how can I describe it? It felt very mysterious."
Lin Wan'er thought for a moment and said.
"Then you are blessed by God."
Fan Xian was stunned for a moment.
"how to say?"
Lin Wan'er said.
“Look, Teng Zijing was ordered to kill you, but not only did you forgive him, you also helped him fake his own death and escape from the Overwatch Council.
When you arrived in Kyoto, you helped him find his wife and children and restored his identity. As a result, he became your bodyguard and protected you.
At the same time, his son accidentally solved the case and saved your life.
There is a cause for every effect. What saved you was your kindness. This is called good deeds will be rewarded with good!"
Fan Xian hissed.
"I've never thought about it from your perspective. Now that you mention it, it seems to be true. But would it be considered as boasting if I think so?"
Lin Wan'er smiled.
"I'm not exaggerating, it's the truth."
Fan Xian nodded.
"Okay, oh, by the way, I almost forgot something important."
As he spoke, he took out a small white porcelain jar from his arms and shook it.
"Dangdangdang, guess what I brought you?"
Lin Wan'er took a look and asked curiously.
"what?"
Fan Xian unscrewed the lid and handed it to Lin Wan'er.
"This is the medicine I made for you last night. It clears the lungs and relieves coughs. The most important thing is that this medicine is not bitter at all. It tastes sweet. Come and try it."
Lin Wan'er picked up the small white jar and took a look. The liquid inside was dark gold with a slightly reddish hue, a bit like the color of honey.
I put it close to my nose and smelled it. There was indeed no smell of medicine, but instead a fresh fragrance.
Lin Wan'er nodded.
"It looks and smells good, but... aren't you studying poison? Is your medicine... reliable?"
Fan Xian was stunned for a moment and then uttered a "hmm".
"You look down on me, a poison student? Haven't you heard that poison users are also doctors?"
Lin Wan'er shook her head.
"Have not heard."
"..."
Fan Xian grabbed the small white can without saying a word and was about to pour it into his mouth.
Lin Wan'er quickly leaned over the table and held him back.
"Hey, isn't this the medicine you made for me? What do you want to drink?"
Fan Xian glanced at Lin Wan'er and said aggrievedly.
"You're worried that I might poison you, so I'll take a sip to test the poison for you."
Lin Wan'er burst out laughing when she heard that.
"I'm kidding! How could I not believe you?"
Fan Xian asked with his eyes squinting.
"Really?"
Lin Wan'er smiled and nodded.
"real!"
Only then did Fan Xian put down the small white jar and said angrily.
"You're such a good actor, I thought you really doubted me."
Lin Wan'er sat back and smiled.
"I thought my acting was bad. Who would have thought you were so dumb that you couldn't even see that."
After a pause, he stretched out his hand.
"Can you give me the medicine back now?"
Fan Xian chuckled and quickly put the small white tube into Lin Wan'er's hand.
Lin Wan'er said.
"Give me the lid, too."
Fan Xian handed it over and Lin Wan'er screwed the lid on directly.
Fan Xian was surprised.
"You don't want to drink?"
Lin Wan'er shook her head.
"I just took medicine this morning. I'm saving it for the evening. By the way, can you put this medicine in?"
Fan Xian nodded.
"It's fine to leave it until the evening. By the way, remember to leave the window open for me."
Lin Wan'er was shocked when she heard this.
"Leave the window open? What do you want to do?"
Fan Xian said.
"I'll come over tonight to observe the efficacy of the medicine. After all, this is my first time, and observing the efficacy will also facilitate subsequent adjustments."
"..."
Lin Wan'er looked down at the small white can in her hand, decisively unscrewed it again, and drank it all in one gulp.
Her movements were so decisive, as if she had made some kind of resolution.
Fan Xian: "..."
What do you mean, I'm not a pervert!!!
Lin Wan'er finished drinking and smacked her lips.
"Yeah, sweet!"
After saying that, he fell on the table with a plop.
Fan Xian: "..."
What do you mean, I didn't poison you!!!
"Wan'er, stop making trouble!"
"..."
"That's about it, this joke isn't funny at all."
"..."
"Hmm? Could he really be dizzy?"
"..."
"Oh my god! I'm really dizzy, Wan'er! Wan'er! Wake up..."
……
The small courtyard of Mei Mansion.
Mei Chengan finished his morning shift and returned home on time. He had just finished lunch and was sitting in the corridor eating jelly as a dessert.
Yes, you heard it right, jelly. There was jelly in ancient times, but because the production process was complicated and required a lot of time and manual labor, it was only limited to the powerful and wealthy.
What Mei Chengan is eating is strawberry jelly. Of course, it is definitely not as crystal clear as modern jelly, but the taste is almost the same.
……
(End of this chapter)
