As for the case of a noble lady in the capital being kidnapped by bandits, it was handed over to the victim's grandfather for investigation. This was the result. It wasn't a big case anyway and the victim's family had already revealed it. As a prince regent with a lot of work to do, what reason did he have to reject the case and hand it over to others for reinvestigation?

Although any discerning person could see that there was something fishy about this matter, it was at most just a struggle for interests between aristocratic families. If Xiao Junzhan had to worry about this, he would be toiling every day.

Wei Hanzhang understood that if it weren't for her, he and Wei Hanyue would not have any contact, and naturally he would not be angry because of Wei Hanyue's accident and insist on finding out the reason.

This cannot be blamed on him. The only thing to blame is Wei Ping's inferior tactics and inability to find the opponent's flaws.

Being held in his arms, Wei Hanzhang looked at his slightly cold profile and asked, "Do you think my elder sister's humiliation was really just an accident? Would a few bandits have the guts to kidnap the noble lady of the Marquis' Mansion?"

The two of them had just had such a scene on the couch that her buns were a little messy. Xiao Junzhan raised his hand to smooth her hair behind her ears, looked at the girl in his arms, and said softly, "Your elder sister's case has already been decided by your grandfather. Ranran wants to overturn her verdict?"

"No, I won't overturn the verdict." The storm had finally passed. If she brought it up again and continued the laborious investigation, it would only bring more unnecessary discussion to Wei Hanyue.

Wei Hanzhang said, "After I returned home, I met my elder sister once. She told me that the disaster she encountered might be related to the Anguo Mansion."

Hearing this, Xiao Junzhan was not surprised. He understood her concerns, patted her shoulder comfortingly, and said, "I will send someone to investigate carefully in private. However, more than half a year has passed and the case has been closed... If there is really a mastermind behind this, this period of time is enough for him to erase the evidence."

How could Wei Hanzhang not have thought of this?

If it was really the Anguo Mansion that did it, it would be strange if there was still evidence after more than half a year when all the bandits had been killed.

But does Wei Hanyue have to admit defeat? Thinking of Liu Wanning today... Wei Hanzhang couldn't help but glance at him and said, "You are such a popular girl. Something bad will happen to my sister..."

Xiao Junzhan's expression changed slightly when he heard this, and he looked at her quietly: "Ran Ran, are you going to blame me for your sister's accident?"

"...It has something to do with you." Her voice became smaller as his expression faded, and she stammered, "If it wasn't an accident, and it was really the bandits who planned by the Duke of Anguo's Mansion to kidnap my sister, then it must be a fight for the position of Crown Princess."

"What does that have to do with me?" Xiao Junzhan's expression completely faded, and he said, "Ranran, don't be unreasonable."

He held the girl tightly in his arms and looked at her carefully, "My whole heart is on you. What others think is none of my business."

Perhaps he was really angry, so he lowered his head and kissed her on the lips angrily, almost gritting his teeth and said, "Don't be unreasonable and deliberately make things difficult for me."

Wei Hanzhang covered his mouth, groaned, and said angrily: "You hit my teeth!"

"Let me see." Xiao Junzhan pulled her hand away and stared at her lips for a long while. After making sure that everything was fine, he lowered his head and kissed her gently again. He then raised his eyes and looked at her, emphasizing, "Your sister's affairs have nothing to do with me. Don't blame me for everything."

Wei Hanzhang looked at him steadily, just letting him act like a hooligan. She couldn't tell whether she was happy or angry. After staring at each other for a long time, she suddenly hugged his neck, tilted her head and bit him hard to vent her anger.

Xiao Junzhan groaned, and almost subconsciously reached out to grab her slender neck and pressed it against his neck, saying with some forbearance: "Don't move."

"What are you doing!" Wei Hanzhang was caught off guard and started struggling. Suddenly, his whole body froze and he dared not move anymore.

The inner room fell into extreme silence. Wei Hanzhang's face turned red, and her cheeks buried in his neck were burning hot. His breath sprayed on his ears, making Xiao Junzhan's breathing more disordered.

He held the girl tightly in his arms and said calmly, "Are you still biting?"

“No.” Wei Hanzhang raised his head slightly and pulled a tiny gap away from his neck, but his voice was still muffled. “I won’t bite you again.”

Who knows why he became... like this.

"..." The embarrassed girl couldn't help but pinch his arm, "Shut up!"

In fact, Xiao Junzhan was also a little embarrassed, but seeing the girl in his arms so shy, his heart was filled with burning love.

He raised his hand and touched the two small tufts of hair on her head. He smiled and said, "Forget it this time. I'll let you go this time."

Who made him fall in love with a little girl who was not even an adult yet?

But I can't help wanting to get close to her...

………………

The study in the Mansion of the Loyal and Brave Marquis.

Today, the eldest daughter of the family is getting married, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is here in person to congratulate her. Everyone in the Wei Mansion is filled with joy, and their faces are brighter as they greet the guests.

The Wei family had gained such a great honor that the nobles who came to congratulate them had already heard the news and prepared gifts that were more than three times more generous.

The atmosphere at the banquet was lively, with guests and hosts enjoying themselves. When the last wave of guests left, it was already late at night. Even so, Wei Ping, who was slightly drunk, called Wei Heng, the second son who was personally appointed by the prince to accompany him to visit the garden, to ask questions.

This is not surprising. The prince's visit is such a serious matter. If he doesn't analyze every word and action clearly, how can this old minister who has been in the officialdom for many years feel at ease?

In the study, several masters who have the final say in the Wei Mansion are all present.

Wei Ping and the Marquis's wife Liu sat at the top, while Crown Prince Wei Huan knelt beside his parents and made tea.

Wei Heng sat on one side and recounted what he had seen and heard today. The other three listened quietly. After he finished speaking, Wei Ping pondered for a few breaths and said, "In your opinion, His Highness's treatment of Ran Ran today..."

His tone rose slightly, with some trepidation: "Are you treated differently?"

"...I dare not make any rash judgments, but..." Wei Heng paused, and under the expectant gazes of his father and brother, he said slowly: "Ran Ran has not yet reached the age of marriage, and Your Highness may think that she is still a child, so he helped her up casually, and he should not have any other thoughts."

Wei Ping and his eldest son Wei Huan looked at each other and saw disappointment in each other's eyes.

That's right. Their Highness is twenty-five years old this year. He has seen countless beauties, but no one has ever won his favor. Even the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo, who was trying hard to win his favor, could not get what she wanted even with the help of Princess Changle.

His ninth daughter was indeed beautiful, but she was too young and had just returned to the capital. When they met today, she still had her hair styled in double buns like a little girl. No matter how you thought about it, she was not young enough to attract the heart of the twenty-five-year-old and thoughtful Crown Prince at first sight.

Still somewhat unwilling to give up, Wei Huan said, "Why not call Ran Ran over to ask her? She has been back in Beijing for quite some time now. Maybe she has seen His Highness somewhere before and won his favor."

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