When Zheng Ying arrived at the Anguo Mansion, the Duchess of Anguo, who had been up for a day, had hastily eaten a few mouthfuls of dinner and rested. Old Lady Mu and Second Lady Mu had also washed and lay down, while the Third Lady and Fourth Lady were still awake, but they were not in good spirits and obviously had no way to meet guests. Gu Yilan was still busy, and she was personally decocting medicine for the third lady in the kitchen.

Of course, the steward of the Anguo Mansion knew that the emperor had sent King Xin to investigate the case, and when he saw that King Xin had come at this hour, he naturally knew that it was for the fifth and sixth princes. Therefore, he saluted Zheng Ying and respectfully asked, "Lord Wang, you must have come at this hour for the sake of our sons-in-law." As soon as the lady rested, the villain sent someone to pass the word, and the eldest lady and the gentlemen were discussing in the study in the front yard. Lord Wang, you see that you are going to the flower hall to sit first, and you are still ......"

Before the steward finished speaking, Zheng Ying shook her head at him: "Don't alarm the Duchess of Anguo. The first person to receive the news last night was the eldest lady of your mansion, and this king had something to ask her face-to-face. ”

"Yes, yes, yes." The steward hurriedly nodded: "The eldest lady is in the study in the front yard, and the villain will send someone to pass the word and ask the eldest lady to come over and greet the prince." ”

"You said before that your eldest lady and gentlemen are in the outer courtyard study?" Zheng Ying asked: "Then you don't have to work on them, this king will go to the study." ”

Zheng Ying's words made the steward stunned. But he didn't ask much, just nodded quickly, and then turned around to show Zheng Ying the way.

When Zheng Ying arrived at the study, Mu Hongshang greeted the gentlemen of the Anguo Mansion. As soon as she saw Zheng Ying, Mu Hongshang didn't say a word, and first respectfully bowed to Zheng Ying. From the age of twelve to today, Mu Hongsheng and Zheng Ying have known each other for so many years, unless they meet on a formal occasion, she has never saluted Zheng Ying so solemnly.

The two have always been casual in private, just like close friends, and there is no emphasis on identity and humility, chatting easily, drinking a cup of tea together, eating a snack, talking and laughing.

Today, when she suddenly saw Mu Hongshang saluting herself so solemnly, Zheng Ying didn't need her to open her mouth, she already understood what Hongshang wanted to say. This gift is actually Mu Hongsheng's request. She was begging him to do his best for her brother and brother.

Zheng Ying didn't speak, nor did he move, he stood in place and calmly accepted Mu Hongsheng's salute, and then bowed slightly towards Mu Hongsheng. This is a vague promise, and Mu Hongshang understands it.

It's been a whole day, everything around her weighs down on her, she seems to be wrapped in an invisible mist, heavy but difficult to break free.

However, at this time, just after Zheng Ying calmly accepted her salute, Mu Hongshang suddenly felt that the transparent "wall" around her seemed to have a crack in it, and it seemed that someone else would help her slowly share the burden on her body, but this also made her heart feel a more indescribable sour pain and pain.

Mu Hongshang has been forcing herself to face all this, she told herself that she had to hold on, she hated everything that made her breathless, but she also relied on such heavy pressure to convince herself to continue to persevere.

She told herself that she couldn't let her grandmother, mother, uncles and sister-in-law bear more, she had to resist, she could resist.

However, now, someone suddenly came over and took the initiative to stretch out her hand to help her share everything on her shoulders, and in an instant, Mu Hongshang suddenly had mixed feelings, which made her unconsciously want to relax and vent her sadness and powerlessness.

But no. Mu Hongshang knew, no. She can't continue to be like a piece of waste, always hoping for help from others. 22 Literary Network

Looking at Zheng Ying's eyes, she suddenly began to have a sour nose, this is a feeling that she hasn't felt for a long time, since the death of her second uncle, her tears have gone nowhere. This long-lost sour feeling made Mu Hongsheng feel a little emotional, but she still didn't shed a single tear.

It's not that she doesn't want to cry, it's that she still can't cry. She seems to be ...... I don't know how to express my grief.

Mu Hongshang didn't speak, Zheng Ying didn't take the initiative to speak, the two looked at each other under the lights in the courtyard, one was expressionless, his eyes were as deep as a cold pool, and the other looked solemn, his bright eyes flickering like stars under the light and shadow.

Zheng Ying's eyes hid his abundant feelings, and Mu Hongsheng's face also hid her fragility and sadness. There was no trace of anything, and of course, the other people present did not have the heart to pay attention to the brief glance between King Xin and Miss An Guogong.

Mr. Sun quickly stepped forward, saluted Zheng Ying, and then stretched out his hand to invite him into the study.

Next, Zheng Ying's attitude was particularly businesslike. He briefly asked Mu Hongsheng a few words about Mu Jinyi's blood book, but it was only a few words. Zheng Ying knew in his heart that in order to get to the bottom of the case, he should have asked Mu Hongsheng everything he knew in detail, but he couldn't bear it in the end.

I can't bear to let Mu Hongsheng recall everything that makes her miserable over and over again.

But Mu Hongshang was very positive, she carefully recalled all the details, hoping to provide more useful clues. There are many things, and she doesn't even need Zheng Ying to ask, she has already taken the initiative to explain it clearly.

"Okay, that's enough." Zheng Ying finally couldn't help but interrupt Mu Hongshang's chattering narration: "It's okay, Miss Mu has explained clearly enough." You can go and rest for a while, and the king still has something to ask the gentlemen of your house. ”

"Nope." Mu Hongsheng shook his head: "I don't have to rest, I'm here." If the prince has something, just give it a direct order. ”

Zheng Ying nodded, didn't say anything more, he understood Mu Hongsheng and knew why she insisted on staying here.

Zheng Ying really did his best to deal with the affairs of the Anguo Mansion, and he took the map very seriously to discuss with the gentlemen of the Mu family, where Mu Jinyi might have had an accident, and discussed with the gentlemen Jiang Wenbin's views today and what Zhao Zhiliang said in the household department.

"The king thinks that no possibility can be ruled out." Zheng Ying said this to Mr. Sun and Mr. Chen, but his eyes, as if inadvertently, glanced at Mu Hongsheng: "Although He Wenmao and Zhao Zhiliang are extremely suspicious, it is indeed not completely ruled out that Rong Di is a spy at the moment. Although the sixth son ...... Leaving a book can be regarded as ironclad evidence for all of you and even for this king, but more evidence is needed to convince my father to pay full attention to the household department. ”

"So the focus is on the whereabouts of that batch of supplies." Mr. Sun quickly grasped the point: "If the Rongdi people loot and want to transport those materials out of the northern border, it is impossible to leave no trace. ”

"Exactly." Zheng Ying nodded: "Therefore, we still need the cooperation of An Guogong in the north." ”