The next day.

Just as Xie Lingqin was about to go out to investigate the case, Xu Yiran came to visit.

Who is Xu Yiran?

Before I learned yesterday that he was the master of the Heavenly Mystery Hall, he was a teacher at Huangshan Academy who specialized in teaching zither music, and he was also the object of desire for many women in the capital.

This time, he actually went to visit the eldest daughter of the general's mansion in person.

And so...

There were many different opinions, and it was quite a lively scene.

Therefore, rumors can kill a person.

Within an hour, that is to say, even though Xu Yiran was still chatting and laughing with General Xie in the front hall, and Xie Lingqin had not even seen her, rumors were already flying everywhere.

Public opinion has been abuzz with all sorts of bizarre rumors about Xie Lingqin and Xu Yiran.

Xie Lingqin rubbed her forehead, then led Zihe directly around the front hall, intending to leave without a sound.

but……

"Coincidentally, I'm also going to the Prefect's residence in the capital. Let's go together."

Xu Yiran walked over from the front, her smile radiant.

Xie Lingqin looked at Xu Yiran and maintained her smile, "Young Master Xu, what a coincidence."

"I came all the way here to see you, how is that a coincidence?"

Xie Lingqin was in a bad mood and left immediately.

Xu Yiran's carriage was parked outside the General's Mansion.

And in front of the carriage, the one driving the horses was Suanpizi.

At this moment, he dared not look Xie Lingqin in the eye.

"You spy."

Zihe let out a furious cry.

The sour-skinned man's head drooped even lower, and he dared not utter a word in reply.

"Hmph, quite the actor."

"Miss, I..."

"Yes, a spy."

Xu Yiran actually smiled and agreed.

"Shut up."

Xie Lingqin said coldly, "Of course I won't ride in Xu Yiran's carriage. I'll just walk."

However, Xu Yiran actually had the carriage follow at a leisurely pace.

Walking down the street, this would attract so much attention.

"Oh, have you heard? Young Master Xu has taken a fancy to the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion."

"Yes, I've heard about it too. It's said that on that day, the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion went to Huangshan Academy to visit Young Master Xie, and then she met Teacher Xu. After that, Teacher Xu couldn't eat or drink and developed feelings for Miss Xie."

"...Alas, although I have always believed that only I am worthy of Young Master Xu, but...never mind, Miss Xie...I am no match for her either."

"That's right, Miss Xie is exceptionally intelligent and kind-hearted, and she's also quite adept at solving cases..."

"That's right, that's right. We all misunderstood Miss Xie before, saying she couldn't do anything..."

"..."

The constant chatter reached my ears.

Xie Lingqin's lips twitched, and her brows furrowed.

She was puzzled!

It hasn't been long, yet people in the capital speak so highly of her.

"Miss, something terrible has happened."

Suddenly, a voice came from the darkness.

"What's wrong?"

"The Fifth Princess went to Elder Dong's residence, specifically asking to see Young Master Yan She. Elder Dong said you were out, but knowing the Fifth Princess's temper, she definitely won't give up until she sees you."

Xie Lingqin's eyes narrowed slightly.

In just a few days, the Fifth Princess's injuries have completely healed.

"Okay," Xie Lingqin replied softly, indicating that she understood.

He then led Zihe into a nearby alley, and not long after, "Xie Lingqin" came out.

However, this Xie Lingqin is not the real Xie Lingqin; it is Zihe in disguise.

This was a plan Xie Lingqin had made long ago.

Since she wanted to make good use of her identity as Yan She and gain the emperor's favor, she had to make sure that no one suspected her. Therefore, she had asked Yuwen Yao for a human skin mask well in advance.

Yu Wenyao!

That bastard, I don't want to think about him anymore.

Yesterday, I was really mean to her.

They showed her absolutely no respect.

Xu Yiran only hugged her briefly, and she told him to stop. It was all for his own good, what's the big deal? Why did he get so angry?

Furthermore, if other people like her and want to confess their feelings to her, she can handle it all.

Isn't it enough that she has him in her heart?

Then, he still has Li Qingyu.

Ugh, pshaw!

What do you have?

It was Li Qingyu who was deluding herself.

...

As Xie Lingqin was thinking, she had already arrived at the main gate of Elder Dong's residence.

The servants outside the door breathed a sigh of relief when they saw her.

"Lord Yan, you'd better be careful, the Fifth Princess has quite a temper."

"I understand, thanks for reminding me." Xie Lingqin walked in, mimicking a male voice.

"Old Dong, why hasn't Yan She returned yet?"

"Fifth Princess, don't step on my medicine. If you keep moving around, I'll have to kick you out."

"Good Mr. Dong, you loved me the most when I was a child, you couldn't bear to hurt me, right?"

Old Master Dong was clearly displeased. "Hmph, if you want to wait for Yan She, go to the front hall. Don't wait here."

"Hey, Mr. Dong, why do I feel like you're quite angry? Could it be that Yan She offended you?"

"This kid just eats and doesn't do any work here. I get annoyed just looking at her," Old Dong muttered to himself as he shook out the herbs.

Hearing the conversation in the courtyard, Xie Lingqin straightened his face and strode in with a masculine air. "I said, Elder Dong, you're talking badly about me again."

Since the day she went to the palace to give the emperor acupuncture, she hasn't come to Old Master Dong's place again, and hasn't provoked him.

"Hmph, so you know how to come back after all." Old Master Dong glared at Xie Lingqin resentfully, then looked at the Fifth Princess. "Look, the Fifth Princess is looking for you."

"May I ask what business the Fifth Princess has with me?"

Xie Lingqin stepped forward and bowed.

The Fifth Princess wore a pink dress, her hair styled in a flying crescent bun, with red lips and bright teeth, looking delicate and charming. She did not bring any attendants or palace maids with her.

"No need for formalities. I saw you were quite capable last time. Come on, how about we go and investigate a case together?"

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