Chapter 5959 (Revised) Capital

The Shi Mansion was more luxurious than Su Yan had imagined.

High walls surround the well-arranged courtyards. In the northwest is a large garden. Willows sway beside the pond and paths paved with bluestone slabs lead to all directions. The buildings in the courtyard have carved beams and painted rafters, and the glazed tiles on the roof are solemn and dignified, shining brightly in the sun.

Shi Yangui had made many military achievements, and the Shi Mansion was renovated many times. Except for Zhao Mingde, no other family in the capital could match it.

There are many rules in the mansion, and Su Yan has not learned much etiquette. She lowered her head and followed Liang Yi forward, occasionally glancing around with her peripheral vision.

Now she has only one question in her mind: Is the Shi family related to the death of her parents?

Shi Pei was not at home, so Liang Yi found an excuse to meet Shi Pei's youngest son Shi Yanli.

Shi Yanli was of average talent and learning, and had no official position in the court, so he was always depressed.

Liang Yi had a close relationship with Shi Yangui, so he naturally recognized Shi Yanli.

Shi Yanli rushed to greet him after hearing the servant's report. After paying his respects, Shi Yanli asked, "Your Highness, are you here for my third brother?"

Among the younger generation, Shi Yangui is the third oldest.

Liang Yi glanced at Su Yan guiltily.

What was he doing in Shi Mansion? You have to ask Su Yan.

However, Su Yan couldn't explain it clearly.

She just wanted to find an opportunity to take a look. She didn't know what to see. She just thought that the closer she was to Shi Mansion, the closer she would be to the person who harmed her parents.

Su Yan decided not to respond and put all the blame on Liang Yi.

Liang Yi: “…”

I always feel that Su Yan is very black-hearted recently. Is it an illusion?

How could the friend he favors be a black-hearted person? !

Liang Yi laughed dryly and said, "Brother Yan Gui won the battle, I can't wait to tell you..."

This matter has spread throughout the capital, and everyone in the government knows about it.

Although Shi Yanli found Liang Yi's words strange, he couldn't say much in front of the prince and could only agree with Liang Yi.

Su Yan secretly looked at Shi Yanli.

He looked somewhat similar to Shi Yangui, but with a more frail and scholarly air, and his eyes were non-aggressive.

When seeing Shi Yanli, Su Yan inexplicably thought of Yun Xing.

Yunxing returns to Chuyun Tower and faces Zhao Mingde again. It is unknown whether he can handle it. Zhao Mingde is ruthless and Yunxing will lose his life if he is not careful. This time he does not act completely according to the plan...

Su Yan lowered his eyes and said nothing.

Liang Yi gritted his teeth and talked to Shi Yanli for a few words, then looked at Su Yan again.

But this girl lowered her precious head.

Liang Yi: “!!”

Who can teach him how to deal with Shi Yanli? !

Liang Yi tried hard to recall how his elder sister chatted.

He had attended several banquets with his eldest sister, where the older women talked the most. They often talked about...

Liang Yi asked enthusiastically, "When will Yan Li get married?"

This time it was Shi Yanli's turn to be silent.

Shi Yanli is already twenty years old this year and has not yet married.

He advocates unforgettable love and does not want to obey his parents in marrying a family of equal status, which causes him a lot of trouble.

Liang Yi said: "Actually, I know a lot of girls. If you like any of them, you must tell me and I will help you talk to them. I guarantee that the marriage will be successful!"

After Liang Yi finished speaking, he felt something was not right.

It seems like you have learned the words of a matchmaker?

Shi Yanli: "..."

Liang Yi lied calmly, "If your parents don't agree with you marrying the woman you love, you must tell me that the person you want to spend your life with must be the one you truly love."

Shi Yanli: "..."

He reluctantly praised: "Your Highness is very enthusiastic today."

"You're welcome," Liang Yi said, "I will be this enthusiastic every day from now on."

Shi Yanli: "..."

He could hardly bear it any longer and could only hope in his heart that someone would take this ancestor away.

The servants of Shi Mansion rescued him from the water and fire.

The servant came to report that a woman wanted to see Shi Yanli.

The Shi Mansion is now extremely powerful, and the masters of the Shi Mansion cannot be seen whenever one wants.

The servant hesitated and seemed to be hiding something.

Shi Yanli said: "Just tell the truth."

The servant then said, "This woman claimed to be a maid in the Cheng Mansion and said she had something urgent to see you about. When I refused, she knelt in front of the mansion and slapped herself. I should have sent her away directly, but I felt sorry for her..."

Shi Yanli's expression changed drastically, and without waiting for the servant to finish speaking, he hurried towards the main gate.

Liang Yi dragged Su Yan to watch the fun.

The woman was still kneeling in front of the Shi Mansion.

She was a pretty young woman, about seventeen or eighteen years old, and a little immature.

There was already a slap mark on her cheek. When she heard footsteps, she looked up and the moment she saw Shi Yanli, aggrievedness welled up in her eyes.

Shi Yanli hurriedly stepped forward and helped the woman up himself. "If you have anything to say, please speak slowly. What are you doing?"

The woman sobbed softly, "Please save me, I really have no other choice. If you don't come, Jingrong will be killed by them."

Su Yan looked at the two of them with interest.

Shi Yanli seemed to hear some discordant voices. He let go of the woman, took a step back, said a few words in a pretentious manner, and then brought the woman into the Shi Mansion.

In the hall, Shi Yanli asked the maid to bring tea, and then said: "Yuxian, if you have any questions, just tell me. With the young prince here, I will definitely make the decision for you."

Liang Yi vowed: "If you have any grievances, just tell me!"

Su Yan was very helpless and thought: Liang Yi is such a fool, he will be sold in the future and will even help count the money.

Shi Yanli didn't look very smart. Liang Yi took the blame when Shi Yanli threw it out without even thinking about it.

Watching the conversation between the two of them, it's simply a game between fools.

Liang Yi looked at Su Yan and said sincerely: "I am a prince, no one will sell me out, don't worry."

Su Yan: “…”

Yu Xian obviously couldn't understand the importance of "young prince". Her eyes stayed on Shi Yanli. "Master Shi, I really don't know what to do. Two days ago, the young master left the house and never came back. The master sent someone out to look for him. They said they found the young master's bloody money bag. The master reported it to the authorities. After the officials came to the house to investigate, they said that Jingrong was dissatisfied and harmed the young master. They just took Jingrong away."

The Cheng family is not considered a wealthy family in the capital, and the master of the Cheng family is only a fifth-rank official.

Yuxian and Jingrong are both maids in the mansion. Yuxian serves the eldest daughter, and Jingrong serves the young master Cheng Jian.

Mr. Cheng has four daughters and only one son, whom he has always treated like a treasure.

Shi Yanli said, "Cheng Jian was murdered? I have never heard of this."

"We just found the purse. As for the young master's whereabouts, we still don't know. The old master is very sad. He heard that Jingrong might have harmed the young master. He was furious. I'm afraid Jingrong can't escape..."

Liang Yi looked at Su Yan, "What do you think?"

Shi Yanli was a little surprised.

Just now he noticed Su Yan beside Liang Yi. Although Su Yan was served by a maid, her temperament was extremely outstanding.

…but she didn’t have the temperament of being proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, but she exuded an “unruly” temperament all over her body.

Shi Yanli was not very talented or well-educated, but he could see clearly that Su Yan was definitely not a real maid.

But it is really unbelievable that Liang Yi actually asked Su Yan for advice.