The carriage traveled all the way to the Prince Ping's residence, and the two of them remained silent the entire way.
Fu Hanlai's facial expressions were incredibly varied, shifting between frustration, shyness, and anger. Jiang Xuelin, who had initially felt somewhat embarrassed by her impulsive actions, was quickly drawn to the ever-changing expressions on Fu Hanlai's face.
Hey.
That's really interesting.
Of course, she wouldn't say that she was actually very happy when Fu Hanlai said those words to that woman.
Even though she knew what Fu Hanlai was thinking, she was still happy when he told her.
I didn't mistake you for someone else.
Upon arriving at Qiutang Courtyard, the two immediately disembarked from the carriage. They first changed their clothes before heading to the main courtyard—they needed to inform Prince Ping and his wife about their encounter with Emperor Xuande that day, as well as about the schemes being plotted against them.
After listening to Fu Hanlai's explanation, the Prince and his wife did not find anything wrong with it; on the contrary, they quite appreciated it.
Especially Prince Ping, whose gaze toward Fu Hanlai carried a different meaning.
Fu Hanlai didn't understand that look, but Princess Ping did.
They had their meal in the main courtyard, and it was only a little past noon. Not long after they returned to the courtyard, the guards that Jiang Xuelin had sent to follow the woman in white and the veiled woman returned.
"How was it? Did you find anything?"
"Your Highness, I secretly followed those women and eventually discovered that after they got into the carriage, they went to a small courtyard in Tongluo Lane. Then, a servant-like person quietly left through the back gate of that courtyard. I followed the servant, and he eventually entered the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and never came out again."
The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was heavily guarded, so the guards did not approach any further.
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, the Yao family.
Fu Hanlai frowned and turned to look at Jiang Xuelin. Just then, Jiang Xuelin also looked over, and the two exchanged a glance, each having their own guesses.
Given Yao Yufang's personality, he wouldn't easily let go of the grudge between them and Yao Yufang. While Yao Yufang might not have the guts to lay a hand on Fu Han, he was certainly capable of scheming against Jiang Xuelin and making her life miserable.
According to the information brought back by the guard, it should logically be Yao Yufang. First, he was dissatisfied with the scandal caused by the Jiang family's annulment of the engagement, which led to Yao Yufang going to Jiangnan for many years. Second, there were new conflicts between the two sides after his return. Third, Yao Yufang brought back a lot of young women from Jiangnan, hoping to make connections with powerful people.
Including that wealthy businessman from before.
So no matter what, it's more likely that Yao Yufang is behind this. Jiang Xuelin and Fu Hanlai initially suspected Yao Yufang, but now they have dispelled many of their doubts.
“It shouldn’t be him. If it were, Yao Yufang wouldn’t have let us find out so easily. The clues were almost obvious.” Fu Hanlai snorted coldly, somewhat dissatisfied.
Jiang Xuelin also found it somewhat amusing, "The person behind it probably thinks we're both too stupid and easily fooled, otherwise they wouldn't have used such a low-level tactic to frame Yao Yufang."
Fu Hanlai knew that Jiang Xuelin was right, and it was precisely because he knew that he was dissatisfied.
Do they all think he's a fool?
Okay, he admitted that he had used this impression to cause trouble more than once before, anyway, he knew it in his heart.
...Even so, he does sometimes not like to use his brain.
But you can't do it like that, can you? It's so obvious.
"Keep investigating. Actually, I have another candidate in mind." Jiang Xuelin pretended not to notice Fu Hanlai's dissatisfaction and tapped her fingers lightly on the table.
Fu Hanlai had a long face, but he wasn't surprised to hear this.
"Oh, I also happen to have someone else in mind."
Jiang Xuelin and Fu Han came together, and the two of them simultaneously raised two fingers.
two.
Prince Dun was severely reprimanded by Emperor Xuande this time because when he was angry about the woman with golden lotuses, the third prince, Prince Cheng, impeached the second prince, Prince Dun, for keeping a woman with golden lotuses.
Moreover, Prince Dun's previous style was not very magnanimous. In some ways, he was not much different from Prince Cheng. Jiang Xuelin had not forgotten that she saved Fu Hanlai that day. The news spread throughout the capital overnight. Fei Qing was just the first link in the chain. The real person behind it was Prince Dun.
Instead of Fei Qing.
Fei Qing had always thought that he was the one who did it, but it was just a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. If Jiang Xuelin hadn't reminded him, Fei Qing probably wouldn't know this now.
Fu Hanlai also embarrassed Prince Dun during the Mid-Autumn Festival family banquet, causing him to lose face.
If Prince Dun was behind all of this, it would actually make sense.
"It seems we've reached the same conclusion. We'll continue to send people to investigate." Fu Han slumped into his chair, looking utterly exhausted.
His uncle, the Emperor, was wise and sagacious throughout his life. How could he have two sons, the second and the third? Their behavior and temperament were truly unlike those of the Emperor. Yet these two, completely lacking any self-awareness, dared to compete with the Crown Prince for the throne.
Who gave them that confidence?
Jiang Xuelin saw that it was still early and there was nothing else to do. People would naturally start talking about what was happening outside, and Fu Hanlai's words today would definitely spread, so for the time being, there was really nothing for them to do.
Thinking of Li Wenruo from Hongyuan, Jiang Xuelin got up and went there with her maid.
Let's go find Li Wenruo to play!
I've been quite busy these past few days, and I don't know if the servants in the manor have neglected Li Wenruo. After all, there's been quite a stir outside, and I guess the servants in the manor already know what happened to Li Wenruo.
Moreover, Li Wenfeng will be released tomorrow, and Jiang Xuelin will also ask Li Wenruo if she wants to see Li Wenfeng and go live with him.
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