At this point, Xiahou Zheng's attempt to frame someone completely failed.

He had misjudged the second brother before. This second brother was actually a wolf in sheep's clothing. He usually pretended to be peaceful and more obedient than anyone else, but he was actually insidious and cunning in his heart.

During the entire process, he did not say a word to excuse himself, nor did he even take any credit for himself, but pushed it all onto the two elders.

But the result was that his adoptive father completely forgot to bring him to justice, and instead became more confident in his loyalty and ability.

Once confirmed, the doubt will be dispelled.

I got myself into trouble, how could I feel so aggrieved? After being severely reprimanded, Xiahou Zheng came out in a mess.

Xie Jinnian didn't leave, looking like he was waiting for him.

"Are you waiting to see me make a fool of myself?"

Xiahou Zheng said unhappily.

In the past, he might have pretended to be magnanimous as the eldest brother, but tonight the two of them had a falling out, so there was no need for him to sugarcoat the situation.

Xie Jinnian smiled and said, "Do I have to wait to see my elder brother's jokes? I've seen enough just now."

This was the first time that the second brother spoke to him in such sharp words, making no secret of his disrespect for his eldest brother.

Xiahou Zheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Do you think that you have the right to challenge me just because you have joined the Baihua Palace? Don't let others use you as a pawn without realizing it."

Xie Jinnian said calmly, "Brother, was it really me who started what happened tonight?"

Xiahou Zheng choked.

But how could he admit his mistakes? There is a kind of person who only allows himself to bully others, and once others resist, it is unacceptable.

So domineering that there is no words to describe it.

Xie Jinnian is not a person who would waste his energy, nor would he argue with a stubborn person. For example, he would not convince the other party that it was clearly your fault, but you blamed it on me? Whatever Xiahou Zheng thought, he didn't care at all.

Every word he said had a purpose.

Xiahou Zheng snorted coldly: "It's not that clever, you're just relying on your foster father's trust in you."

All the words Xie Jinnian said tonight would not have achieved the same effect if any other adopted son had spoken to him.

Because they don't have the kind of person who has lived in peace with the world that Xie Jinnian has had for so many years.

Xie Jinnian smiled and said, "Brother is right, but my godfather trusts me the most. What should I do?"

Xiahou Zheng clenched his fists tightly.

After getting rid of Xiahou Yan, he thought he only had to guard against Yun Lin, and he didn't even take Madam Ru's son seriously.

After all, it's so small, it's not certain whether it will grow bigger.

After tonight he realized that the second brother was no pushover either.

Xie Jinnian didn't even say goodbye to his elder brother, and turned and left.

After Xiahou Zheng returned to the courtyard, he called his trusted secret guards and said, "Keep an eye on Xiahou Jin. If he makes any movement, report to me immediately!"

"yes!"

In the afternoon, Xie Jinnian took a nap in his room.

At nightfall, he went out, saying he was going to buy bird food.

Everyone in the mansion knew that Xie Jinnian loved raising birds.

But it was already dark, what bird food to buy? Xiahou Zheng always felt something was wrong, so he asked the secret guard to continue tracking.

Half an hour later, the secret guard came back and reported: "Master, the second master didn't go to buy bird food, he went to a brothel!"

Xiahou Zheng asked, "Is it the Zui Sheng Meng Si Pavilion?"

That's my great uncle's territory.

The secret guard said, "No, it's another small brothel, of very low quality, and only common people go there. Moreover, I noticed that he changed his clothes and looked no different from an ordinary islander."

"Oh?" Xiahou Zheng narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "The second brother is a very particular person. He never goes to places with red lights. He thinks they are dirty, not to mention those low-class places... He didn't notice you, did he?"

"No!"

The secret guard said confidently, "However, the Second Young Master is very cautious. He has two extremely powerful masters by his side. Several times... I almost lost him."

Xiahou Zheng said coldly: "Sneaky, it's obvious that he's up to no good."

At this time, another secret guard came over and said, "Master, something bad has happened to the Second Master!"

Someone had set the fire, and there was kerosene poured on the windowsill.

The other party poured the fuel in a very dry place with lots of grass. Just a little bit of kerosene was enough to burn down two houses at the same time.

But what is strange is that so many experts did not notice how the arsonist sneaked into the yard and left without a trace.

To make matters worse, Xiahou Yi's treasure map was missing.

Because the fire was too big, in order to prevent the treasure map from being burned, Xiahou Yi had to order people to move it.

I clearly put it in another safe place, but in the blink of an eye, it was gone!

However, Xiahou Yi never mentioned the treasure map to Xiahou Zheng.

Xiahou Zheng had no idea that the treasure map in his adoptive father's hand was fake. Half of the real treasure map was in his great uncle's hands and was stolen tonight.

He thought the other party simply wanted to burn his uncle to death.

Xiahou Zheng’s first reaction was that the crime was committed by an acquaintance.

Because only those who are familiar enough with my uncle's yard know the best place to burn it.

When a person hates someone the most, he tends to be suspicious of that person and wants to blame all the bad things on that person.

As for the motive, it was not within his consideration.

The hatred level towards the second brother in Xiahou Zheng's heart clearly exceeded that of Yun Lin.

If for no other reason, Yun Lin is Xiahou Zheng’s biological son, and Xiahou Zheng never won from the beginning.

The second child had been under his feet all the time, and suddenly turned over, which made it even more difficult for him to accept.

In other words, he can regard Yun Lin as his opponent, but the second one is only fit to be a straw dog.

Xiahou Zheng said coldly: "Lead the way, I want to see if he is behind this!" -In an inconspicuous brothel, Xie Jinnian asked for the best room on the second floor.

But it is still very simple and full of the smell of cheap cosmetics.

The madam sent the courtesan over, but Xie Jinnian didn't like her, so he asked the madam to take her away and dress her up properly before coming back.

He is generous.

The madam hurried to prepare.

It took more than an hour to get dressed.

Ye Xun brought his own mat and tablecloth and laid the table cleanly for his young master.

Xie Jinnian sat by the window, listening to the little tunes in the lobby from time to time, and seemed to be enjoying it.

Ye Lang curled his lips: "She is much worse than the girl in Zui Sheng Meng Si Pavilion, not pretty, not pretty!"

Ye Xun: "Just shut up!"

Xie Jinnian smiled and said, "Do you like girls from Zui Sheng Meng Si Pavilion?"

Ye Lang said honestly: "Miss Liuying is good, but her price is too high."

Xie Jinnian smiled and said, "Then make good money. When you have earned enough, go find Miss Liuying."

Ye Lang nodded: "Hey!"

Ye Xun elbowed his brother: "Don't you know that's the kind of place that the young master hates the most? If you dare to go there, don't work around the young master!"

Ye Lang felt wronged: "Didn't the young master... ask me to go?"

Xie Jinnian just smiled and said nothing.

Suddenly, a little parrot disguised as a crow rode its golden eagle mount, circled down majestically, and landed steadily on the windowsill.

The little crow jumped down proudly and flapped its little wings proudly.

The golden eagle placed the parchment scroll in its beak on the table.

Xie Jinnian picked it up and took a look: "Is this my great uncle's treasure map? I actually got it."

The little crow said proudly: "Chia!"

Five Tigers: Double the tickets, double the money! 　　 　 (End of this chapter)