Chai Jun had a son named Chai Zixiao, who disappeared in February of this year and whose body was found in a suburban river a few days later. It's said that this incident caused such a stir that it alarmed the Emperor and the Empress Dowager, and even the Imperial Guards were dispatched to search for him. Because of this, Princess Nanyang has been ill for a long time, and Chai Jun's wife is nearly insane. When Housekeeper Hao returned to the capital with the Fujian residents, she reportedly still hasn't fully recovered.

There's no doubt that Xiao Xingxing is Chai Jun's son, but I don't know how they mistook the child's body in the river for their own. The fact that someone could mislead them like this only goes to show that their persecution of Xiao Xingxing was premeditated and that they had some influence.

Xiao Xingxing was not only Chai Jun's legitimate son, but also his only son, the only great-grandson of Princess Nanyang. Xu Lanyin could only imagine how heartbroken his family must be. If either Princess Nanyang or his mother died, it would be Xiao Xingxing's loss. However, if the perpetrators of his crime were not found, Xiao Xingxing would be in danger of returning...

I'll discuss this with Minhu when he returns. I'll just say I hypnotized Xiao Xingxing and got her to recall some of the details, and ask Minhu to help me find some Chai families in the capital who have lost a child named Chai Zixiao. Minhu is a smart man, and he knows how to get the child back while reminding his family to protect him. It would be best if we could wait until Zhao Wu returns before returning the child to his family, as he's officially the child's adoptive father...

Xu Lanyin was very sorry that Wang Yi was still alive. If he were dead, many problems would be much easier to solve. If Princess Beiyang were dead, things would be even easier.

Chai Zhengguan was too insignificant, so Xu Lanyin couldn't find an excuse to implicate him, and she didn't get any news from him. However, Xu Lanyin didn't really want Chai Zhengguan and Shen to die, and felt that they should be punished while they were still alive...

Today is the 19th. Xu Lanyin, whose brain has been working at high speed for the past few days, wants to relax. In the evening, she gets rid of those annoying little things and goes to the night market by herself.

After having breakfast and dinner at Min's house, I took the two children and left by car.

It is just the hour of You now, and the colorful lights outside the shops are all lit up. Many temporary vendors have gathered on the open space. The wealthy merchants have even set up tents, and the sounds of hawking are endless.

Hearing the noise outside, Xu Lanting and Zhao Xingchen in the carriage opened the curtains to watch the excitement.

Xu Lanting said, "Sister, let's get off the car and take a walk."

Zhao Xingchen also said, "Well, let's go downstairs and buy some sugar-fried fruit. They smell delicious."

Xu Lanyin said, "If you're not afraid of being robbed, go down and have a look. I'm not going down anyway."

Both children had been traumatized, and they immediately behaved themselves after hearing Xu Lanyin's words.

When we returned to Xu's house, Li was also there and had dinner with Qin.

After Xu Lanyin chatted with her for a few words, she and the chess master dressed up beautifully and said that there was an urgent matter in the shop and she had to go out again.

Qin knew that she was going to the night market today, so she just whispered to her to be careful.

Xu Lanting was so smart. How could her sister be dressed so beautifully and go to the shop? She must be going to the night market. She even shook them off and ran out to play. She was chased around until she cried. Zhao Xingchen didn't cry. She held Xu Lanting's hand and looked at Xu Lanyin hesitantly.

Xu Lanyin still didn't bring them along. If she did, she wouldn't have the energy to play.

She felt that this was the first time she had been so willful after traveling through time. In her past life, she was already in her thirties and still acted like a spoiled brat with her parents, doing whatever she wanted. But here, she couldn't even be willful.

The mule cart arrived at the intersection of Hongqu Street. Ding Gu guarded the cart while Yang Zhong accompanied Xu Lanyin and Zhangqi to go shopping.

Hongqu Street is the largest night market in Ningzhou Prefecture, not far from Qingqu Street, and it skirts around Honghu Lake. When they reached the street corner, several people got off the bus and walked.

Whether in ancient times or modern times, the night view by the water is always the most charming.

The night sky is vast, ablaze with stars. The embankment is ablaze with lights and bustling with people. Fishing lights dot the water, interspersed with fancy pleasure boats.

The night sky, the embankment, and the water are dotted with stars.

They hadn't walked far when they saw Qin Ru and Zhu Zhuang at a stall buying steamed chestnuts with powdered sugar. Next to them stood a girl of fourteen or fifteen, petite and slender, with picturesque features. She wore a lilac jacquard satin cape and a bun, looking extremely pretty.

If I'm not mistaken, this girl should be Qin Che's daughter and Qin Ru's sister Qin Hongyu.

Zhu Zhuang also saw Xu Lanyin and shouted loudly, "Miss Xu, we are so destined to meet." He ran towards her, and the flesh on his face trembled as he ran.

His voice made Qin Ru look over and he smiled, "What a coincidence." He also walked towards Xu Lanyin.

Although Xu Lanyin could not recognize the Qin family, the good impression she had before and the family affection she had developed later made her feel close to the Qin brothers and sisters. She smiled and walked forward, saying, "What a coincidence."

Qin Hongyu also followed and said with a smile, "This must be Sister Xu, right? Daddy and Big Brother have both talked about you."

The voice is soft and gentle, with a Jiangnan accent.

After a few laughs and conversations, they walked forward together naturally. Qin Hongyu even handed Xu Lanyin a small bag of steamed chestnuts wrapped in oil paper.

Two maids led the way in front. Xu Lanyin and Qin Hongyu looked around while chatting and laughing. There were two maids on either side of them, followed by Qin Ru and Zhu Zhuang, and behind them were a few servants.

Zhu Zhuang would occasionally go over to Xu Lanyin and talk, "Hey, Qilin Pavilion is owned by my family."

Xu Lanyin said "Oh". She knew that Qilin Pavilion was the largest silver shop in Ningzhou Prefecture.

Zhu Zhuang added, "My family also owns three silver shops and fifteen pawnshops in other prefectures."

Xu Lanyin said "Oh" again. He really is a wealthy man with a fortune.

Seeing Xu Lanyin's support, Zhu Zhuang was even happier and said, "Cousin Qin's mother is my mother's cousin, and Lord Qin is my uncle. My family has a government background..."

That's too blunt.

Qin Ru was embarrassed to have such a cousin. He dragged Zhu Zhuang to stand in a row with him and scolded him in a low voice, "Don't disturb the young ladies shopping."

Zhu Zhuang was unhappy and said angrily, "Even though your father is the Tongzhi, you have no right to stop me from pursuing happiness."

Qin Ru whispered, "You two are not suitable."

He truly felt they were incompatible. Besides being rich, Zhu Zhuang was also incredibly bold and eager to pursue a beautiful woman, and he had two concubines. And Miss Xu, clearly a good girl from a good family, was also intelligent and independent. She definitely wouldn't fall for her cousin just for money.

Zhu Zhuang's face twisted in anger. He said unconvincedly, "How are we not suitable? We are a wealthy man and a beautiful woman."

Qin Ru said domineeringly, "If you continue to show your affection, I won't take you out to play next time."

Zhu Zhuang finally calmed down temporarily.

Without Zhu Zhuang making noises around, Xu Lanyin and Qin Hongyu were chatting and laughing happily. They got along very well and they even ended up holding hands while talking.