"Lord Zhen, your visit has brought honor to my humble home." Marquis Changxing's attitude was very warm, but he felt uneasy in his heart.

Zhen Shicheng was the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture and an important official in the imperial court, so he naturally had to give him enough face. However, the two of them had never had any contact with each other, so why would an investigator come to his house?

Those people love to make groundless accusations. Zhen Shicheng has come here like this, and it is possible that some unfounded rumors will spread around.

Zhen Shicheng smiled and said, "You are too polite, Lord. I just arrived in Beijing and caught up with the case of Concubine Yang's brother's sudden death. I wanted to know more about the situation, so I took the liberty to come and visit you, Lord."

Marquis Changxing became even more annoyed when he heard this.

What does the sudden death of "Uncle Yang" have to do with their Changxing Marquisate? What bad luck!

"I wonder what Lord Zhen wants to know?" The smile on Marquis Changxing's face unconsciously disappeared.

Zhen Shicheng put the teacup on the table and stood up. "It's hot and stuffy in the room. How about this, Lord Hou? Let's just walk outside and talk while we walk."

The Duke of Changxing had already been intrigued by Zhen Shicheng, so he stood up and said, "Master Zhen, please."

The two walked out of the door. The dazzling sunlight made Zhen Shicheng raise his hand to cover his eyes. He smiled and said, "It's really a good day today. I heard that the peonies in your mansion are the most famous. They are still in full bloom at this time. I wonder if I can go and see them?"

Marquis Changxing was in a state of confusion.

The dignified prefect of Shuntian came to his house just to admire the flowers?

Seeing that the Marquis of Changxing remained silent, Zhen Shicheng lowered his voice and said, "Your Highness knows that the case of Concubine Yang's brother's sudden death has caused a lot of uproar in the capital these days. The officials of the three judicial departments and Shuntian Prefecture have not even slept well. The reason I came to your house is because I got a piece of intelligence."

"What information?" Marquis Changxing's thoughts unconsciously followed Zhen Shicheng's.

Zhen Shicheng lowered his voice: "Some people say that the day before Concubine Yang's brother died suddenly, he had contact with the son of the Marquis of Changxing."

"What!" Changxing Hou's expression changed drastically.

Zhen Shicheng stopped talking and stroked his beard in a pretentious manner.

As he was working on the two cases at the same time, he really didn't sleep well, just as he said. He even had to rush to eat. As he was feeling around, he plucked a grain of rice from his beard.

Zhen Shicheng quietly flicked away the rice grains without changing his expression, still with a mysterious look on his face.

"Master Zhen, my son has a gentle character and will not have anything to do with the case of Concubine Yang's brother!"

Zhen Shicheng smiled and said, "Don't panic, Marquis. I heard that your son is a handsome man and certainly not a poor and vicious person. But since I have such clues, I don't want to make a big fuss and send your son to the government office for questioning, so I came to your mansion to find you and your son to understand the situation."

"Yes, yes, thank you very much, Lord Zhen." Marquis Changxing looked relieved.

Zhen Shicheng frowned secretly.

Looking at the expression of Marquis Changxing, could it be that he does not know about his son's affairs? Or does it mean that the eldest son of Marquis Changxing did not abduct and kill women, but someone is targeting the Marquis Changxing Mansion?

Zhen Shicheng is not optimistic about the second possibility.

He had already sent people to investigate, and it was found that Lady Xiu's daughter had indeed been missing for some time, and Mr. Chi had also received a pigeon message from his subordinates in Yanzi Town.

The Prince of Changxing is closely related to the disappearance of the two little girls.

"My Lord, let's talk while we walk."

Seeing Zhen Shicheng walking towards the garden, Marquis Changxing stopped him and said, "Master Zhen, it's really unfortunate today. Our family has held a flower-viewing banquet and invited many young girls to enjoy the flowers in the garden..."

Zhen Shicheng was stunned for a moment, then showed regret on his face: "Well, that's really unfortunate. It doesn't matter, we'll just hang out here, and trouble the Marquis to invite Master Ling to come."

"Master Zhen, please wait a moment. I will send someone to call my son over. But my son is very timid, so I hope Master Zhen will understand."

"Of course, Lord Marquis, don't worry." Zhen Shicheng laughed loudly, but he felt quite depressed in his heart.

Fortunately, he had been investigating cases for many years and had encountered countless setbacks. He had already developed the ability to cultivate his energy, so this little twist was really nothing.

Today I get to meet the eldest son of Marquis Changxing first, so it seems my trip was not in vain.

In the garden, Jiang Si was entangled by Jiang Qian.

"Third sister and fourth sister only came for one day last time and left. I have been thinking about you all the time. You can stay for a few days after the flower viewing party is over."

"Second sister is concerned about us so much?" Jiang Qiao unconsciously held Jiang Si's hand and sneered in her heart.

To outsiders, it looks like these sisters are in love with each other, but who knows that this couple are actually vicious dogs obsessed with meat buns!

Jiang Qian looked at the two sisters' clasped hands and answered irrelevantly, "I still remember that when we were little, the third and fourth sisters always loved to quarrel. Now that they have grown up, they are so close."

"People will grow up eventually." Jiang Qiao hugged Jiang Si's arm with a smile, looking innocent, "Second sister knows that I tend to get rashes when I move to a new place, so I can't stay overnight."

"That's fine, Fourth Sister can--"

Jiang Qiao decisively interrupted Jiang Qian's words: "I am alone in the Bo's Mansion, and the fourth sister has to go back to accompany me. Hehe, second sister has also seen that the fourth sister and I are the best, so please be considerate of my sister and don't separate us. If the second sister wants to keep someone to accompany you, then let the fifth and sixth sisters stay to accompany you."

Ahem, it wasn't that she was cruel enough to push the fifth and sixth sisters into the wolf's den. Since they were able to escape unscathed last time, it was obvious that the Prince of Changxing Marquis looked down on them.

Jiang Qiao couldn't help but glance at Jiang Si, and sighed in her heart: It seems that it is safer to be ugly.

Jiang Qian's expression was slightly stiff. If she hadn't wanted to pretend to be a harmonious sister, she would have wanted to tear Jiang Qiao's mouth to pieces.

This one is specifically for causing trouble!

Slowly exhaling, Jiang Qian smiled and said, "Third sister, you should also be considerate of your elder sister. Fourth sister used to love playing with me the most, but since I got married, we haven't been close for a long time. This time, second sister really wants to let fourth sister stay for a few more days."

Shame on you!

Jiang Qiao cursed in her heart, but when she realized Jiang Si said nothing, she anxiously tugged at her sleeve.

If you don't say anything, the little white rabbit will fall into the wolf's den. Just make a sound!

Jiang Si had no time to pay attention to these confrontations at this moment. His entire attention was focused on how to let nature take its course and lead Lord Zhen to discover the female corpse in the garden.

There is no better opportunity than now. With so many noble ladies here, if the female corpse is discovered, it will be impossible for the Changxing Marquisate to cover it up.

Jiang Si clenched his hands, and his palms were a little wet.

Her illusion was not enough to make so many people hallucinate at the same time in broad daylight. Could it be that she had to use another method——

Jiang Si suddenly felt that Jiang Qiao was pulling her sleeve too hard, and she couldn't help but frowned: "Third sister——"

But Jiang Qiao opened her mouth slightly, with a look of great surprise, followed by the noble ladies' screams one after another.

Jiang Si turned his head and saw a dog half a man's height wagging its tail happily.

Why is Erniu here?

"Someone come quickly, beat this mad dog to death and drag him out!" The sudden change made Jiang Qian's voice change tone.

Erniu was dissatisfied and dug the soil with his front paws.

Who should be beaten to death and dragged out?

This crazy woman, take a mouthful of it!

The big dog soared into the air and rushed towards Jiang Qian.