Chapter 90: Hostility (1st Update)
After passing the weeping flower gate, there is the council hall not far in front.
In front of the hall stood two rows of heavily armed guards of the Prince's Mansion, holding sabers at their waists, majestic and majestic.
Old Madam Han looked at Han Qingwan, who had gloomy eyes, and reminded, "You don't have to be sad. Although the rose garden was burned, the county lord was fine. Don't be rude in front of the two highnesses."
Han Qingwan rubbed her cheeks and smiled, "Wan'er knows."
Old Madam Han stretched the gown on her body, looked solemn, and walked slowly towards the hall.
What she wears today is the silk gown that has been worn for many years. Today is not a formal occasion, and she can't wear a command uniform, so she wore this gift from Han Jun's military exploits, so as to remind everyone that she is a dignified and respected mother-in-law.
Han Youning paused as he walked to the door of the hall.
The sound of greeting was already sounding in the hall, and Zhao Chen's warm voice came out, but it made Han Youning under the hot sun feel cold inexplicably.
She walked in slowly, and was greeted by Zhao Chen's warm and comfortable smile.
He raised his hand to prevent Han Youning from kneeling down to ask for peace, and looked her up and down, "I heard that your yard was on fire last night, but what was the injury?"
Han Youning lowered his eyes and stood aside, "His Royal Highness Prince Xie cares, and the little girl is fine."
Zhao Chen said gently, "That's good."
He looked at Han Youning for a moment, and Fang withdrew his gaze.
Zhao Yin had a sad look in his eyes.
Although he doesn't know much about the filth of the inner house, he has been fighting on the battlefield for many years and has seen a lot of intrigues, and he can't see this kind of little trick, and this fire is obviously problematic.
In this case, those heads will not be able to withstand scrutiny.
Han Qingwan walked up with a food box in her hand, and brought out two plates of dim sum from it and placed them in Zhao Chen and Zhao Yin's hands.
She said softly, "The county lord was frightened last night, so the little girl made some lotus seed cakes for her. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Third Prince do not dislike it, then try it."
Her every move is gentle and decent, and the dress on her body is also dignified and elegant, fragrant and pleasant.
Zhao Yin's face was a little more gentle than he had ever noticed, and he picked up a piece of lotus seed cake first, "This is quite a lot of effort to make, haven't you slept all night?"
Han Qingwan shook her head lightly, "The county lord was frightened and fell asleep all night, which made people worry, and the little girl couldn't sleep."
Zhao Yin was just about to put the lotus seed cake in his mouth, his hand paused slightly, and said to Zhao Chen beside him, "Brother Huang, try it."
Zhao Chen glanced at him lightly, and pushed the plate in his hand over, "Since the third brother likes it, he will eat more."
Zhao Yin looked at the lotus seed cake in his hand and put it in his mouth whole.
Han Qingwan was disappointed in her heart, smiled and blessed her body, and retreated to stand beside Han Youning.
She repeatedly felt the prince's coldness towards her, but she didn't understand what she didn't do well. Compared to Han Youning, where did she lose?
She dressed according to the prince's preference, and used the incense he liked to make the lotus seed cake he liked. But none of this impressed him in the slightest.
He only looked at Chen Youning with a smile in his eyes and tenderness in his tone.
Zhao Chen said lightly, "The old Duchess of Dingguo doesn't plan to talk about it, how did the county lord's yard catch fire in such a good way?"
Old Madam Han got up unhurriedly and said calmly, "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, it should be that the county lord of Qingchunlou showed his wealth yesterday and was remembered. However, the county lord's things were well hidden, and in anger, they set fire to the courtyard."
Zhao Chen sneered, the warmth on his face disappeared, "If you talk about Lufu, wouldn't the head on Miss Han's hand be more conspicuous."
Only then did Mrs. Han realize what Han Qingwan said, the prince really favored Chen Youning.
"Your Highness doesn't know that the Rose Garden is close to the courtyard wall behind our mansion, and there are no other courtyards around, so it is easier to be found. Wan'er's yard is small, close to the center of the inner courtyard......
"You don't have to explain that much."
Zhao Chen interrupted her and pointed to an official in a scarlet official uniform standing on the side
, "The old lady of Shaoqing Wang of Dali Temple should know it, he is in the line of judging the case, and he can be judged without anyone opening his mouth."
When Mrs. Han saw Wang Shaoqing there, she was beating a drum in her heart, and the prince actually asked Dali Temple to investigate the case!
They are investigating all big and important cases, and there are many means!
She excused herself, "This is just a thief stealing, I'm afraid it's a little inappropriate to alarm Dali Temple, and when he comes back, he can't blame the fuss."
"If Dingguo Gong is to blame, let him come to find the orphan." Zhao Chen glanced at Wang Shaoqing, "Lord Wang, you can go."
Wang Shaoqing bowed down and said to Han Rui, "Second Master Han, please lead the way."
Han Rui hung his head and led Wang Shaoqing out.
In this mansion, he is not even as good as a woman, they are all doing big things!
Zhao Chen cut straight to the point, "The third brother is here to testify to Miss Han and prove her innocence. Lady Dingguo's dowry first, let's count it now."
It's finally here.
Old Madam Han cheered up and got up to reply, "Back to His Royal Highness the Prince, the eldest daughter-in-law of the concubine, Chen, lived in Zhuangzi to recuperate, but there was a fire in Zhuangzi, and she brought the dowry list with her, so it was also burned."
Zhao Chen said lightly, "There are a lot of fires in your mansion, and they have all burned down to the big house."
Old Madam Han was so choked that she couldn't speak, and the prince didn't give her face!
She was a little afraid to say the latter words.
Zhao Chen drank the tea unhurriedly and glanced at Old Madam Han, "Since you mentioned the list of the Duchess of Xianguo first, in this case, the share in your hand is gone."
Old Madam Han could only push Xiao Wen out, "Back to Your Highness, since Xiao Wen received the middle feed ten years ago, this dowry list was handed over to her. However, she was young and sloppy at that time, and she lost the list......
Xiao Wen fell to his knees and pleaded guilty, weeping bitterly.
Zhao Chen couldn't help laughing and looked at Zhao Yin, "With so many coincidences, the third brother is credible?"
Zhao Yin's face was very bad.
Naturally, he was unbelieving.
The only thing he can believe now is Han Qingwan's innocence, and it is the elders in the family who are wrong.
He said, "Since it's gone, it's not a trouble to go to the government office."
Zhao Chen instructed Wei Xiao beside him, "You go to the government and ask Governor Liu to send the dowry list over."
Wei Xiao took the order and retreated.
Zhao Chen looked at Zhao Yin with a smile, "Third brother thinks that Governor Liu might find it?"
Zhao Yin said lightly, "Wait and see."
Zhao Chen smiled, "Then wait."
Zhao Yin drank tea in silence.
He was clearly aware that the crown prince had been quite hostile to him for more than a month, and tested him from time to time. Even relying on the acumen of a martial artist, he could detect the prince's strong killing intent towards him.
Although the royal family has no family affection, the prince was lenient and would not put his hostility on the surface.
He thought about it carefully, maybe it was the last school competition, his sword momentum was not contained, and he stabbed the prince.
The prince also had a high fever as a result.
Maybe in the prince's heart, his sword was deliberate, wanting to seize the position of the prince.
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