webnovelfull Chapter 232: My humble home
Chapter 232: My humble home
"So it is..." Wen Jiu couldn't bear to continue asking
"It's the Master."
Xuan Ying's three words made Wen Jiu feel like she was falling into an ice cellar. She looked at Xuan Ying in disbelief with an extremely cold look in her eyes.
There was no emotion when she spoke, "Xuan Ying, I think I treat you well. Don't you think it's fun to see me investigating the old man's clues being interrupted again and again?" Xuan Ying knew that he had been hiding this from her, and she would know it sooner or later!
"Master, listen to me, there are too many things involved. Yesterday, I just received the news that the plum blossom pattern has appeared around here, so I dare not say anything before I confirm it."
"What do you mean? Plum blossom patterns have appeared around here? No, even if they did, what would it mean?" Wen Jiu covered his head to calm himself down.
"You told me at the time that the Imperial Palace, the Prime Minister's Mansion, and Prince Xiao's Mansion were all inextricably linked to the old man's death, right? Could it be?" Wen Jiu's eyes widened, revealing a hint of disbelief.
"Isn't she your savior?" Wen Jiu asked
"Yes, so before I find out the truth, I dare not tell you, Master. Before there is definite evidence, anyone with an interest can be a suspect. Isn't that what the Master said?"
Yes, she had given it to them before, but how could it be? Wasn't Xiao Jue's mother already dead? Was the jade pendant a decoration she bought herself, or was it a family... a family...
"Xuan Ying, where is Princess Xiao's mother's family from?" Wen Jiu seemed to have grasped at straws.
"It was not made public, and no one knew about it. We only know that Prince Xiao loved to play all day long. One day, he brought a woman back to the capital and asked the late emperor to grant him a marriage. The late emperor was very satisfied with Princess Xiao, and later loved Prince Xiao even more. At that time, Prince Xiao's mansion was extremely favored! Even Emperor Yuan, who was the crown prince, had to temporarily avoid the limelight." Xuan Ying recalled the files at that time. He didn't know much about many of them. They were all secret history.
"What did that old man do?" Wen Jiu wanted to rush back to the capital and ask Xiao Jue, but what should he ask? Asking him if his mother was really dead? This would be like rubbing salt into someone's wounds.
"Master, you must stay calm. The reason I didn't tell you is because whenever you encounter something concerning the Master, you become emotional and lose your usual calmness."
Xuan Ling helped the warm wine to sit down and handed him a glass of water.
"I was impulsive. You should get up. You have considered this matter well. I have wronged you. My mind is in a mess now. I can't figure out what the old man did to offend these families. One of them alone can easily kill people in Beijing. Princess Xiao..." Wen Jiu received too much information at once. He chewed it over and over again.
"Miss, you should let Xuanying check it out before telling you. Isn't our main purpose here to accompany our cousin to govern this place? You can't be distracted now. Have you forgotten your poison? Don't overwork yourself," Xuanling said.
"Poison? The master is poisoned?" Xuan Ying's face immediately became cautious.
"Didn't you receive the letter?" Xuan Ling asked. According to their walking speed, they should have arrived.
"I didn't. I've been here almost all these days. I guess the letter has been returned to the villa. What's wrong?" Xuan Ying asked
"The young lady has been put under some tracking spell. When she is not feeling well or is in an unstable mood, her body will emit a very strong body odor. It is very strong and only a few people can smell it. I can't smell it, but Angelica dahurica can. She said that the whole room was filled with a strong scent of cold plums that day. This kind of thing has no side effects. I see that the young lady has been in a low mood recently. I don't know if it has anything to do with this. She is also a little sleepy. It will take several months to completely eliminate it. Xuanying, do you have any solution? Or do you know where this evil spell comes from?" Xuanling was a little desperate and tried every possible means.
"The tracking technique, the scent of cold plum blossoms. Master, Princess Xiao seems to have the scent of cold plum blossoms on her body, but..." Xuan Ying didn't know how to continue. A dead person was really resurrected?
"But it wasn't her. I can't guarantee that it wasn't her people who did it. Is that what you want to say?" Wen Jiu smiled bitterly.
"Master, please check it out. The tracking technique comes from a very secretive family. The tracking technique passed down from generation to generation is made with the scents that each of them likes. As for which family it is, it should be from the Lingnan area."
"Lingnan?" Shuangshuang is from Lingnan, what can she say? Write to ask
"Wait for me," Wen Jiu buried his head in writing, "When you return, help me find a way to deliver this letter to Murong Shuangshuang at the Shao Shi Mansion."
"Yes"
"Yes, Miss, it seems that Miss Shuangshuang is from Lingnan. They are from a prominent family." Xuan Ling was a little surprised.
"The bigger the family, the more likely it is that you will see this. The heads of the noble families are all upright and will not necessarily use such means!" Xuan Ling asked himself and answered
"That's not necessarily true. As the saying goes, those who achieve great things don't care about small details. Many aristocratic families are often the most dishonest. The more they use their tricks, the more dirty they are! Wait for Shuangshuang's reply!" Wen Jiu folded the envelope, stuffed it into the envelope and handed it to Xuan Ying.
"Miss, it's time for dinner." Bai Zhi knocked on the door
"Sister Baizhi, what delicious food did you cook?" Xuan Ling asked with a grin.
Xuan Ying had been kneeling for a long time, so he staggered when he stood up. Wen Jiu helped him up. Qing Hu saw it through the crack in the door. Humph, I'm going to tell my master...
Xuan Ying touched his arm that had just been supported by Wen Jiu and chuckled!
"Master Su, Second Master Su" Xuan Ying clasped his fists
"Master Mo, have you finished discussing this? Are you thirsty?" Su Jinyu asked Ah San to pour him a glass of water.
"Big Brother" warms the wine and chuckles. This big brother really has a way to insult others.
Xuan Ying immediately apologized, "I'm sorry, I've bothered you for so long that I forgot the time."
"Hmph" Su Jinmu snorted coldly, and this time he only opened a hawthorn cake to whet his appetite for the warm wine.
"Good second brother, don't be angry, let's eat, the owner of the manor is here for something too." Wen Jiu coaxed Su Jinmu, who enjoyed it very much. Su Jinyu saw that the corners of his mouth gradually rose, helpless
"Master Mo, please take a seat. My humble abode is simple, with simple meals and tea. Please make yourself at ease." Su Jinyu wanted to laugh after saying this.
Xuan Ying has the final say on whether the house is a humble one or not. This is the best place in Ganzhou County that he has searched for, combining both scenery and feng shui.
"Lord Su, you are joking. Although I have not been around this house, the scenery I see is extremely elegant. What's more, I have never seen it. It must be no worse than my Biluo Villa!" Xuan Ying said politely. Of course, it is not as good as Biluo Villa. Biluo Villa is very big, with winding and rugged terrain inside, and the scenery in the back mountain is unique. The royal family has asked to borrow it several times, and Xuan Ying would occasionally agree, as a favor!
"Well, it's all thanks to Master Xiao for his hard work. He worked so hard for us and found this pretty good house." Su Jinyu was not a person who showed off. She said this to let Xuan Ying know that she, Wen Jiu, was a married woman, although he didn't like Xiao Jue very much either.