"Where is the owner of Tianxia Yiwei? Come out, we need to talk."
That sound...
Xie Lingqin frowned and immediately looked at the Crown Prince, "You..."
Before she could finish speaking, the Crown Prince, with a composed expression, raised his hand and touched her lips.
The icy touch, coupled with the Crown Prince's cold gaze, startled Xie Lingqin.
“It wasn’t me,” Yuwen Yao said softly.
Xie Lingqin felt a tingling sensation on her lips, and raised her hand to brush away the prince's fingers. "Just talk, don't get physical. It makes you seem frivolous, okay?"
Crown Prince...
"I am never frivolous."
"Please don't say things that don't match the facts, it's embarrassing."
Yuwen Yao......
I really want to... crucify that eloquent little mouth.
At this moment, Bai Yu had already come out from the innermost part and opened the door.
The hall fell silent for a moment, everyone looking outside.
A short while later, Bai Yu entered with the Prefect of the Capital.
The Prefect of the Capital was accompanied by a group of people.
The Prefect of the Capital, who had been so imposing, suddenly paled when he walked in, saw the Crown Prince with his hands behind his back at the very back, and the crowd parted to reveal him at the far end.
The crown prince had a cold and stern expression, indifferent eyes, and an imposing presence.
"This humble official greets the Crown Prince."
Those who had been watching the spectacle suddenly realized that the Crown Prince had been standing not far behind them. Immediately, they all knelt down with the Prefect of the Capital.
The giant clam, which was panting and trying to eat, also stopped.
In an instant, the hall, which was originally filled with the fresh and spicy aroma of food, was enveloped in a somber atmosphere.
"What is it?" The Crown Prince did not tell everyone to stand up, but instead looked directly at the Prefect of the Capital with a deep gaze.
"This..." The Prefect of the Capital tightened his grip nervously, then glanced at Xie Lingqin, who stood a few steps away from the Crown Prince. "Your Highness, it's like this. Today, I discovered the body of a woman in the back alleys and lanes. Upon investigation, it turns out to be Xiao, the concubine who was previously expelled from the General's Mansion..."
Xie Lingqin's expression darkened upon hearing this.
Second concubine is dead?
She was unaware of this. After being kicked out of the General's Mansion, she had asked Zihe to go and see her. Zihe said that he saw her in a courtyard, looking forlorn and shedding tears, but she was alive and well.
"And then?" The crown prince's eyes sharpened slightly.
The Prefect of the Capital glanced around and immediately shuddered. "The coroner's initial investigation suggested suicide, but upon returning to the morgue of the Capital Prefecture, a further investigation revealed it to be murder..."
"Continue." Yuwen Yao's voice was even deeper.
The Prefect of the Capital felt a cold sweat run down his back after barely uttering a few words in front of the Crown Prince. He swallowed hard and forced a smile. "Someone secretly reported that they saw a woman visiting the Xiao family, and that the woman said her figure was very similar to Miss Xie's. So, in order to find out the truth, I thought of..."
"So you were thinking of inviting Miss Xie to your residence in the capital?" The Crown Prince's eyes narrowed as he continued the conversation with the Prefect of the Capital.
Upon hearing this, the Prefect of the Capital immediately explained, "No, I just wanted to ask."
"You only opened Tianxia Yiwei today after asking around?" The Crown Prince suddenly chuckled, his eyes sharp. "Huo Xiaodong."
The sound was neither harsh nor heavy, and the Prefect of the Capital immediately knelt down.
"Are you out of your mind, or have you lost your ability to do things? Are you acting on integrity? Or do you want the people to think we're abusing our power?"
"This... Your Highness, please forgive me. I was just in a hurry and made a mistake. Thank you for your forgiveness. I will leave now."
As the Prefect of the Capital spoke, he waved his hand behind him, and the guards immediately followed him out.
No one wanted to provoke the Crown Prince's cold and unpredictable rage again.
Bai Yu, quick-witted as ever, recovered faster than anyone else, a smile instantly spreading across his face. "Alright, it's alright, it's alright, everyone, let's continue, let's continue." With that, he immediately followed them out, calling out, "Lord Huo—"
Lord Huo was covered in a cold sweat. Only after he finished eating Tianxia Yiwei did he raise his hand to wipe it, his face extremely pale.
Someone did indeed leave a letter at the gate of the Jingzhao Prefecture, saying that this matter was related to Miss Xie. The letter was well-reasoned and supported by evidence. He had been having a run of bad luck lately and was eager to solve the case, so he came directly to the scene. Regardless of who was backing Tianxia Yiwei, Xie Lingqin was the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, and now she also had Prince Yi backing her up...
Fortunately, the crown prince enlightened him.
However, the Crown Prince is here. Is he helping Tianxia Yiwei or Miss Xie?
If that's the case, then Prince Yi helped Miss Xie, and now, the Crown Prince is also helping Miss Xie...
The Prefect of the Capital suddenly felt that this matter seemed to have become more complicated, so he smiled and cupped his hands in apology to Bai Yu who came out, saying, "I'm sorry, Manager Bai, I'm so sorry."
"It's alright, it's alright. It's a good omen that an official comes to visit on the first day of business. Next time you come, I'll give you a discount."
"Yes, yes, yes..."
The Prefect of Jingzhao would never dare to come again.
...
In the shadows, someone was observing all the movements of Tianxia Yiwei. Then, they reported to their backs, "Your Highness, it seems that nothing has happened to Tianxia Yiwei. However, judging from the expression of the Prefect of the Capital, it seems that he has offended the Crown Prince."
Meanwhile, Qingyi also appeared, saying, "Your Highness, according to the guests who just came out, the Crown Prince did indeed help Miss Xie."
"Is that so..." Yuwen Xian should be happy, but he also felt a little uncomfortable. After a moment, he waved his hand and said, "Very good, release this news immediately."
"yes."
"Yuwen Yao, for so many years you have been clean and your actions have been impeccable. This time, let's see how you explain yourself to the Emperor."
Yuwen Xian chuckled lightly and waved his hand, "Let's go."
...
The best flavors in the world are found in the main hall.
Only after the Crown Prince and Xie Lingqin stepped aside did the guests stand up. After a moment of stunned silence, they resumed their lively and festive atmosphere under Bai Yu's guidance.
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