"Xiao Cheng, you have been with the princess all this time on this trip to the princess...... Did you really not even notice the slightest suspicion? How did the Assassins enter the inn and take the princess away? ”

"Please forgive your sins! Incompetent! It's just that the murderer came and went without a trace, and the lowly official did not notice the slightest ...... beforehand."

Liu Xiaocheng lowered his head in embarrassment. He never expected that Enron would have such an accident on the way to his relatives. God knows, in the few days that An Ran disappeared, he didn't think about tea and dinner, and couldn't sleep at night. While he hoped that he could find An Ran as soon as possible and ensure that she was safe and sound, he secretly rejoiced that An Ran's marriage would definitely be postponed because of this incident. Liu Xiaocheng felt like a bastard who didn't know the height of the sky, and his thoughts were so shameful and unbearable.

"Forget it." He Kun stroked his mottled half-white beard, sighed, and said, "The old man just thinks ...... It's not as simple as it seems. In this way, in the next few days, you will follow King Jia first. He is the one who is affected by this matter, and he must be in a hurry to get rid of the crime, and he will do everything possible to investigate. ”

"Yes."

Regent's Palace.

"Your Highness, there is really a problem with the entourage of the relatives this time! Princess Lingyue has a maid by her side, named Feng Xiaocheng. Since the princess disappeared, this person has disappeared from the world, and there is no news. It wasn't until yesterday that we found her body in the western suburbs. ”

Xu Ziyi listened to Mo Wen's report, and his mind was racing. He asked, "Are there any suspicious clues left on the corpse?" ”

"This maid died a strange death, she was blocked by a needle, and her death was extremely miserable......"

A cold light flashed in Xu Ziyi's eyes, and he sneered: "A needle to seal the throat? Could it be ...... The murderer is Chen Guoren? ”

The state of Chen is still martial and is the western neighbor of Qingxu. From the lord of the country to the commoners, Chen Guo is all martial arts. And the most distinctive thing about Chen Guoren is that they like to use long needles to kill people. With a needle sealing the throat, the deceased's artery was ruptured and he died of blood.

"Chen Guo started so quickly?!"

"The tree is a big wind. Qingxu has developed so fast over the years, and it is already a piece of fatty fresh meat, who wouldn't be impressed? Once Jin Qing is in the alliance, Chen Guo is weak, and it will be difficult to protect himself. ”

Mo Wen thought for a while, and then said, "Your Highness, there is another thing that is very strange. The body of this Feng Xiaoju had already decomposed and festered, and according to his judgment, he had been dead for at least a month. ”

"So long?"

"Yes. If she is the murderer of the princess, time is not right. ”

"Then there's another possibility."

"Huh?"

"Beside An Ran, there are two 'Feng Xiaotang'."

Xu Ziyi reined in the cold air around him and ordered, "You continue to follow the clues of the wound." Also, to inquire about the news in Chen Guo, you must be cautious, don't involve Qingxu, and don't leave Chen Guo with any excuse to grasp. ”

"Don't ask."

"Well, let's go down. By the way, invite the princess outside the window to this king. ”

Ran Yiyi didn't expect that he could be discovered by Xu Ziyi when he was lying on the window and eavesdropping, and he was a little embarrassed. She then put on an impeccable smile, slowly moved out of the corner, patted the dust on her skirt casually, and said, "Hehe...... I came from the backyard and happened to pass by, and I accidentally heard His Highness's exquisite analysis! Tut-tut! My Royal Highness is truly brilliant! Hahaha...... But what does His Highness mean when he says 'there are two Feng Xiaotang'? Could it be that someone pretended to be Feng Xiaocheng and blended into Enron's friendly team? ”

"In the princess's heart, doesn't she already have an answer?"

"Oh my God, it can't really be disguised, right?!"

Xu Ziyi smiled and said, "Hmm." ”

"Ah...... It's been a long time! Ran Yiyi slapped the table with excitement and shouted excitedly, "Exciting and exciting!" We're going to catch the killer soon, right? ”

"Hmmm......"

For some reason, Xu Ziyi's eyes suddenly flickered unusually rarely. He pursed his lips, and finally said, "Yiyi, you have to be mentally prepared...... Although this matter was done by Chen Guo, we also have the ability to find out the truth, but ...... We may not get to the bottom of it. ”

"Why?!"

Sure enough, Ran Yiyi immediately blew up.

Alas! Xu Ziyi sighed softly. He had already guessed that Ran Yiyi would be this reaction, but now he could only say softly and relievedly: "Yiyi, this matter involves the interests of Qingxu and Chen Guo, and if the result is handled carelessly, it will bring a great threat to the peace of the two countries and the stability of the people." ”

"What about Enron's safety? You don't care, do you?! If this matter is not pursued, what will happen to the peace of the family? What should I do if such an accident happens again? Have you ever considered Enron's feelings?! ”

"Yiyi, don't be so excited, calm down and listen to me......"

Ran Yi brushed away Xu Ziyi's hand as if angry, and his tone was slightly cold: "Listen to you? Say what? It's nothing more than a useless rhetoric like 'sacrificing small profits for the sake of a big country'! Xu Ziyi, let me tell you, I'm tired of hearing it for a long time! ”

"One by one, as long as we strengthen our precautions, such things will not happen again." Xu Ziyi's eyes were firm and unquestionable.

"Xu Ziyi, I thought you were different from those sanctimonious hypocrites...... You said you would help me find the murderer, you promised me ......"

Ran Yiyi's eyes were red, and Xu Ziyi's eyes suddenly stung. But Xu Ziyi couldn't let go, how could he give Ran Yi empty promises? Don't say it's him, I'm afraid that even the emperor doesn't want to study it in detail. Even if it was his own sister who was hurt, it was his mother's own sister.

"One by one, what I can do is to explain the cause to the emperor in person after the matter is clarified. As for the emperor's final decision, it is definitely not up to me to influence. ”

"Good...... I know. ”

The truth is about to surface, and it stands to reason that Ran Yiyi should be happy. But for some reason, she suddenly felt very sad and sad. At the end of the day, the world is not black and white. Not all things in this world have the best of both worlds.

Ran Yi left the palace one by one and went straight to the Drunken Immortal Residence. It's a pity that a large table of delicacies still can't alleviate the bitterness in Ran Yiyi's heart. She filled herself with wine and shouted at the "empty" private room: "Okay, don't answer!" Don't hide, come out! I know, you've always been there. ”

Mo Da has always been loyal to Xu Ziyi. Xu Ziyi asked him to look at the princess, and he really followed behind the princess who was often mischievous every step like a shadow, helping her to sort out the trouble and eliminate the danger. Moreover, except for critical moments, Mo Da never dared to disturb without authorization. But even so, the princess doesn't necessarily treat him well. Mo replied that the princess might really not like to be restrained.

"Princess."

"Mo A, do you drink?" Ran looked at Mo one by one and asked casually.

"Don't dare."

"I'm asking if you will, and I'm not asking if you dare! Hugh has to answer the question, take care of him! ”

"Princess......

"Alas! You elm head! Be virtuous with your royal highness! Forget it, forget it! Come here, sit down and have a few drinks with me! Today, I'm really ...... It's stuffy. ”

Mo A's face was embarrassed: "Princess, I'm afraid this is not in accordance with the rules." ”

"Huh~ rules? The rule is that I am the Lord, and you have to listen to me! ”

Mo A looked helpless, and while sitting down hard, he didn't forget to advise: "Princess, how can you be angry with Your Highness?" His Royal Highness must know the truth with the wisdom of the princess! ”

"What if you know?" Ran Yi drank the first glass of wine one by one and said, "Do you have to support it if you know?" What kind of absurdity is this?! Just because I know doesn't mean I agree with him, you know? ”

"But...... The princess, since ancient times, has taken the country as the greatest, and then has a home. If you don't protect the country, how can your family survive in peace! ”

"Hahaha...... Don't answer, I'm about to die of laughter from you! Ran Yiyi finally stopped laughing and said, "Let me ask you, where are you from?" ”

"Self-...... Born to his mother. ”

"That's right! First there are people, then there is a home, and only when there is a family can a country be formed! ”

"But if the family loses the support of the country, how can it survive?"

Ran Yiyi smiled bitterly: "Indeed, when the country develops to a certain extent, the friction between countries is likely to cause conflicts among thousands of small families. At this time, what we should take into account is the interests of the whole country. Therefore, His Highness's choice is right...... But I just can't get angry! I can't be angry, but I ...... She's just getting ready! She's only fifteen! How do they ...... How willing to hurt her! ruined the second half of An Ran's life, just to prevent Qingxu's further growth? It's ridiculous! ”

Mo A's heart trembled. The princess actually understands everything, she is just unwilling, unwilling to let the princess be hurt. He suddenly poured down a glass of wine and said, "If the princess wants to drink, ...... today Don't answer to drink with you! ”

"Then you have to sacrifice your life to accompany the gentleman!"

"Yes."