“He spoke disrespectfully and kept taking credit, but I could only smile and agree with him, and I couldn’t even refuse to drink the wine.” Fourth Master’s voice was filled with anger and resentment, as well as a sense of helplessness: “But now is a critical time, with all sides eyeing us covetously. I cannot lose the power of the Nian family and can only rely on Nian Gengyao.”
Lanqin turned around, cupped the Fourth Prince's face in her hands, and said gently, "I understand, Lanqin understands everything. Fourth Prince's great cause is not yet accomplished, and the Nian family is the best choice for you. Even if you can't tolerate General Nian anymore, you have to be patient. Besides, for the sake of the Second Princess, she is the daughter-in-law of the Nian family. No matter what, Nian Gengyao is always on the same side as you... Lanqin understands your grievances and suffering."
"You should rest now, why are you still personally guarding this place?" Fourth Master pulled Lanqin toward the bed.
Lanqin quickly said shyly, "I'll take off my outer clothes first!"
After Lanqin took off her outer clothes, she got into bed. Fourth Master immediately pulled Lanqin into his arms.
"Master!" Lanqin murmured shyly.
The two were no longer as close as before, because they were both busy with many things to do each day, and each had their own things to hold onto. They huddled together, silent for a long time.
"Qin'er, Hongsheng's death was indeed suspicious. I must find out who did it. This time, I will not tolerate it," said the Fourth Prince.
"I think this person is highly skilled and meticulous. To be able to poison both the Third Prince and Consort Nian right under Consort Nian's nose shows that she is extremely familiar with the Third Prince's eating habits," Lanqin said, focusing on the facts.
"You mean the people around Shilan?" Fourth Master asked.
“At least they are very familiar with the Third Prince’s eating habits. But the Third Prince was raised in the East Courtyard since he was a child, so not many people are familiar with his diet. His wet nurse and the maids who serve him closely are the only ones.” Lanqin said.
“But those people have already been skinned alive, and we still can’t get anything out of them,” Fourth Master said.
"This is really strange! Who could it be?" Lanqin said.
The two couldn't figure out who had poisoned Hong Sheng. If it wasn't someone close to him, who else would be so familiar with Hong Sheng's preferences?
To the surprise of Fourth Prince and Lanqin, there was another person who knew Hongsheng's preferences. She was none other than Lady Fucha, who was reborn and naturally knew that Hongsheng in his previous life loved to eat fish.
At this moment, Lady Fucha was sitting on her bed, constantly stroking the fur of a cat.
"Why isn't Lady Nian urging the Prince to continue the investigation? The Third Prince is, after all, her own flesh and blood!" Lady Fucha blurted out.
“That’s right. The investigation in the South Courtyard reached the kitchen, but they couldn’t get any further. They could never have imagined the master’s methods,” Xiufang said obsequiously.
"Hmph, of course. The fish were specially raised by my father's people. I don't even know who the purchasing people are now," Fucha said disdainfully.
"My lady, why do you hate Consort Nian so much?" Xiufang had been serving Lady Fucha ever since Hongqiao died. She could tell that Lady Fucha seemed to have a deep hatred for Consort Nian.
"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Knowing too much is not a good thing," Fucha said, glancing sideways at Xiufang.
"This servant knows she was wrong." Xiufang felt a chill run down her spine and quickly lowered her head.
Meow~
"Damn it! You ungrateful beast!" Fucha suddenly threw the cat in her hand to the ground. The cat yelped and then tucked its tail between its legs and crawled under the bed.
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