Chapter 79 On a whim
Xie Chengyan just nodded lightly. Seeing that it was getting late, he was still planning to go look for someone.
He stood up and was about to say goodbye to Xie Zhaohe when she suddenly remembered something: "The woman who danced at Xun'er's birthday party was said to be the legitimate daughter of the Imperial Hospital Director. I heard from people in the palace that...she was attracted to you?"
It seemed like she heard Ye Lanzhou say this, and she also said that if he also liked Ye Qingshang, she would be angry.
Xie Chengyan nodded: "It seems to be true, but people like that cannot enter my palace. I am not good at watching people dance--"
Before he could finish, Xie Zhaohe interrupted, "You mean she couldn't get in? She's disabled, and that's unacceptable. The royal family has never selected a concubine with a disability. Not only did her injury prevent her from entering the palace, it also caused quite a stir in the palace."
"Imperial sister, are you talking about the murderer?"
Xie Zhaohe nodded. "The palace banquet was considered an inner palace matter, and should have been handed over to the Eastern Depot for investigation. But Empress Dowager Xu said it involved people outside the palace, so she handed the matter over to the Imperial Guard." She paused, a trace of worry crossing her face. "The Imperial Guard... isn't what it used to be."
He knew about the Jinyiwei. In the past, the Jinyiwei and the Dongchang were at the same level and were considered secret agencies that obeyed the emperor's orders. But later on, the Jinyiwei's powers gradually increased, and all areas outside the inner palace were within its sphere of authority. Therefore, it is no longer comparable to the Dongchang.
Xie Zhaohe continued, "Chen Chang'an took the matter under his wing, but refused to spread the news. I sent someone to inquire about it, but he said that only His Majesty and the Empress Dowager had the right to inquire about it. With him blocking the way, the Ministry of Internal Affairs wants to send more personnel, but they don't know where to start, and the Imperial City guards don't know where to deploy their defenses..."
Xie Chengyan understood: "I see. I have something to do outside the palace today, and it just so happens that I will pass by Master Chen's residence."
After sitting in the palace for some time, it was already evening. It was just the time for the Jinyiwei in the palace to change shifts. From the Forbidden City to the Chen Mansion, one must pass through a busy market. Although it is not as prosperous as Zhuque Street, there are many small vendors on both sides, so it is quite lively.
Seeing that it was almost time, Xie Chengyan found a corner of the dessert shop and sat down. He didn't like sweets, so he just ordered a bowl of mung bean soup. Since it was already winter, few people drank mung bean soup. The owner hadn't made much today, so he had just a little left. So he took a large bowl and gave it to Xie Chengyan.
After about a quarter of an hour, Chen Chang'an finally arrived.
He was still wearing the Jinyiwei's flying fish uniform, with an embroidered spring sword at his waist. He took off his tall hat and placed it on the table. He seemed to be very familiar with the boss and only said loudly: "Boss, same as usual!"
The boss responded and brought up a bowl of tea and a plate of sesame candy sprinkled with sesame seeds.
However, before the food was served, Chen Chang'an felt that someone was looking at him, so he glanced at the corner. When he glanced, he saw Xie Chengyan and exclaimed "Wow".
"Boss, put it here." He pointed at Xie Chengyan's table. The boss came over with the things in his hand, put them away and left. Only then did Chen Chang'an speak: "Isn't this His Royal Highness Prince Rui? He also likes sweet soup?"
Xie Chengyan shook his head: "While waiting for Master Chen, I suddenly felt like seeing what kind of power this thing could have that could have enchanted Master Chen like this."
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