Chapter 770 Marry You (1)
The days always seem to be exceptionally peaceful, but no one really knows whether there is something lurking beneath the calm.
Everyone in Prince Ding's mansion had been feeling uneasy these days, especially Fu Xiuyi's trusted staff, who were acting with extreme caution. This was because Pei Lang, Fu Xiuyi's most trusted advisor, had been arrested and imprisoned in a private cell. The details of the arrest were unclear, but a servant with inside information hinted that Pei Lang was a spy sent by Fu Xiuyi's rivals.
Before this, no one could deny Pei Lang's talent. Although his retainers were jealous of Fu Xiuyi's esteem for him, Pei Lang had indeed solved many problems for Fu Xiuyi over the past two years. Fu Xiuyi had arrested him on his word, and regardless of whether this was true or not, the night before his arrest, Pei Lang had been playing chess and drinking tea with Fu Xiuyi, a scene of harmonious relationship between ruler and subject.
If Fu Xiuyi had come across a clue unexpectedly, he would have investigated its authenticity first, lest he wrongly accuse a good person and harm a trusted confidant for no reason. However, Fu Xiuyi's impulsive decision only showed that he had long suspected Pei Lang. Even with such suspicions, he could still be so close to him. This Prince Ding was no simple man. Whether or not it was a warning to others, the staff were much more respectful when they met Fu Xiuyi again.
However, Fu Xiuyi's life these past few days was not as comfortable as others thought, and he also had some doubts.
After dispatching troops to monitor Princess Rongxin's residence, they learned that she had disguised herself and gone to the Pingnan Marquis' residence to visit Su Mingfeng. While he didn't know what they had said, or what Princess Rongxin had done, Fu Xiuyi felt something fishy was amiss. Princess Rongxin lived a secluded life, and even her relationship with Emperor Wenhui was not particularly close. If there was a close relationship, it was between Princess Yuqing and Princess Rongxin in their early years. However, Princess Yuqing had been dead for many years. While Princess Yuqing's son, Xie Jingxing, had been close to Princess Rongxin, Xie Jingxing had died on the battlefield in Northern Frontier two years prior. The Pingnan Marquis' residence and Princess Rongxin had no close relationship.
Fu Xiuyi racked his brains to find any connection between Princess Rongxin and the Pingnan Marquis's Mansion, but unfortunately, no matter how hard he searched, he could find no valuable clues. Furthermore, Fu Xiuyi was puzzled as to why Princess Rongxin had not approached Pingnan Marquis Su Yu, but had instead singled out Su Mingfeng for help. Su Mingfeng had long since retired from officialdom. Officially, he couldn't offer any assistance. And personally, did Su Mingfeng know Princess Rongxin personally? Su Mingfeng, Su Mingfeng... Fu Xiuyi was pondering the name when he suddenly froze.
Su Mingfeng's name was well-known throughout Dingjing City, not only for his exceptional talent and brilliance, nor because he had to regrettably retire from officialdom due to a serious illness at the height of his career, but also because he was Xie Jingxing's childhood friend. Some once puzzled over how such an upright and awe-inspiring young man could hang out with a cynical and mischievous kid like Xie Jingxing. However, the Marquis of Lin'an and the Earl of Pingnan were long-standing acquaintances, so it was understandable that they were close friends.
As if he had discovered a clue, Fu Xiuyi's thoughts were suddenly cleared. Su Mingfeng was Xie Jingxing's childhood friend, and Princess Ming'an was Xie Jingxing's aunt. If Princess Ming'an went to Su Mingfeng privately, they would most likely be talking about Xie Jingxing.
But wasn't Xie Jingxing dead? Why would Princess Ming'an suddenly ask about someone who had died? In the past, no one dared to mention Xie Jingxing in front of Princess Ming'an, for fear of piercing her heartbreak. If Princess Ming'an had taken the initiative to ask... could it be that Xie Jingxing wasn't dead yet? Fu Xiuyi was startled by his own sudden suspicion, but quickly denied it. He had personally read the secret report about Xie Jingxing's death that day, so he couldn't have been wrong. Moreover, in front of so many people, how could he have spoofed something? It seemed impossible.
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