Chapter 241. Believe in the reins
"Who wouldn't say such a beautiful scene? Could it be that Gongzi Chu used such officialdom clichΓ©s to send us away? Hmph, I don't know who is blind and actually lifted you to the sky, it turns out that you are just a wine bag and a rice bag! If this news spreads, everyone will definitely laugh off their big teeth. If you still have self-esteem, you shouldn't let that happen. Luo Wensong accused Chu Yunfei domineeringly, and he didn't mean to regress at all.
These words undoubtedly angered those present. It's just that all the people are hindered by Mrs. Xiang's bad face. Chu Yunfei pinched the cup in his hand and put it down suddenly, he snorted coldly. But before the words could be spoken, Mrs. Xiang glared at Luo Wensong fiercely, and let Luo Wensong be blasted out.
"A good wine banquet was ruined by this ignorant child." Mrs. Xiang stood up apologetically, and bowed deeply to Chu Yunfei: "It's because the concubine has no way to discipline herself that makes such a big joke, I hope that Master Chu has a lot, don't be like him." The concubine is here to accompany him. β
Ignorant children? I am afraid it was intentional, right? Chu Yunfei frowned, although he was trying to control his emotions, the wine in the cup spilled. He reluctantly smiled and said, "It's not Madame's fault, it's true that I failed to find out the case as soon as possible to cause such a big storm." But Madame seems to know something, so she might as well ......"
"Why don't you two have a good talk?" Sunan got up, he frowned and said, "Anyway, Gongzi Chu is also worried about the case, and Miss Hu is missing again." No matter how delicious the meal is, I'm afraid that the son will taste the same as chewing wax, so it is better to take this opportunity to carefully study the case, and if the lady has anything to say, you might as well say it bluntly. β
Everything was carried out under Sunan's arrangement, and Chu Yunfei was invited to the Little Flower Hall alone. When Mrs. Xiang, who had changed back into her daily clothes, appeared in front of Chu Yunfei again, the room was quickly filled with the smell of sandalwood. Mrs. Xiang was still full of apologies, and under Chu Yunfei's repeated comfort, she slowly spoke: "Actually, there are some things that I don't want to mention again. I didn't expect Song'er to embarrass Childe in front of everyone......"
Chu Yunfei didn't answer, he seemed to be thinking, and he seemed to be asking. It wasn't until Mrs. Xiang's gaze stayed on his face for a long time that he slowly spoke, "Young and vigorous, isn't this very common?" You're really calm in comparison. Madame has something to say. You see the situation now......"
Before Mrs. Xiang could speak, tears fell like beads with broken threads, she wiped her face with a handkerchief, and said with red eyes: "Childe's words really touched the concubine's mind. Last time, I didn't dare to speak clearly in front of my son, because I always had scruples in my heart. What I didn't expect was that this matter would involve Miss Hu. At present, Miss Hu's whereabouts are unknown, and the concubine is also anxious, so she doesn't care about the etiquette and tells the truth. β
Chu Yunfei sat there quietly, listening to the woman in front of him tell in detail. Mrs. Xiang's words were very tactful, but the spearhead directly pointed at the Chai family, she implicitly believed that the Chai family had secretly planned to regain the throne in order to revive the prestige of the Chai family, so she started the idea of relics. In fact, Luoyang Ling at that time was indeed an old minister of the Later Zhou Dynasty, loyal to the Chai family. A huge conspiracy unfolded in the shadows. Unfortunately, the project was stopped for unknown reasons.
"So, Madame thinks this matter has something to do with the county lord?" Chu Yunfei asked directly.
These words made Mrs. Xiang stunned, she opened her mouth, and sighed: "The concubine heard that the concubine has always paid the most attention to evidence in handling cases, so the concubine can only express her suspicions. In fact, it is like this in both emotion and reason, think about it, if it weren't for the Chai family, who would have such a great ability to cover the sky with one hand? What's more, the relationship between the Chai family and the emperor is extraordinary. Let's take the county lord who lives in Luoyang now, she is very loved by the current emperor, and the prince who died is even more obedient to her. The concubine thought that it was not so easy to start with her...... The concubine can only say this, as for the relationship between this, it is better to hand it over to Gongzi Chu to investigate, right? It's just that when the time comes, Prince Chu will be the master of the concubine no matter what. β
Chu Yunfei lowered his head, as if he was thinking about something, and did not move for a long time. Mrs. Xiang shook her head slightly and continued: "I can understand the mood of Young Master Chu. In fact, the concubine body is not willing to believe that this is true. After all, the Lord of Lingshuang didn't look like an evil person no matter how he looked at it. But this is not necessarily the case for others. The concubine sent someone to check, and there was a servant who had served her since she was a child, surnamed Pan, who heard that she was the dowry of the county lord's mother, and later became the concubine of the prince of Chai, because she did not give birth, she took the initiative to ask to serve the lord of Lingshuang. According to her age, if there is any secret in this, she should be the one who knows. Chu Gongzi might as well talk to her in detail. β
Speaking of this, Mrs. Xiang picked up the cup in front of her, and her appearance was obviously trying her best to suppress something. Without waiting for Chu Yunfei to speak, she hurriedly paused and said, "Maybe I'm overthinking, but Gongzi should be able to feel the uneasiness in the concubine's heart." After all, those who died in the fire were my dearest relatives. The concubine has reached the age of not being confused, who knows if she can see the sun tomorrow? Of course, I hope that in my lifetime, I can see the murderer ambushed, so that I can be worthy of my parents' spirits in heaven. β
Of course, Chu Yunfei could understand Madam Xiang's mood, and she pointed the finger at the Lingshuang County Lord. Returning to the Bamboo Fragrance Pavilion again, Chu Yunfei seriously considered all kinds of possibilities, and at the same time gathered all the clues in his hand together.
"You don't really plan to visit the county lord again, do you? She is ......" Mei Yingxue's eyebrows were almost twisted together. "I really didn't expect the case to really ......"
"Although you and I didn't expect it, the emperor had a premonition, so he asked He Yun to say that to you, didn't he?" Chu Yunfei raised his head and smiled. Until the case is completely clear, all people are suspicious. However, some words are better to keep in mind for the time being.
Before he could finish his words, he only smelled the aroma of a mixture of wine and food wafting in. Before he could get up, the purple-clothed maid who had appeared here before appeared behind Su Tian'er, followed by more than a dozen people holding trays. The purple-clothed maid explained her identity, emphasizing that after the Lord of Lingshuang received the greeting from Mei Gongzi, he decided to come to the door in person. Without waiting for them to speak, the little maid in purple ordered someone to arrange the wine and food. Su Tian'er had a playful expression on her face, and looked at Chu Yunfei with her eyes from time to time.