Qi Younian returned to Beijing and had almost no rest. He took Han Kerang and Qin Zhen to investigate the case together.

In front of Qin Zhen, not only Qi Younian, he also recruited some officials from Dali Temple, the Ministry of Justice and other departments to help investigate the case. These officials were not of high rank and were also light, so Qin Zhen even chose not to have so many ties.

In addition to these people, there were also people who heard the news and took the initiative to come to the door to help investigate the case. Without exception, these people were related to those who were involved in the fraud case of the scientific research exam.

Even though it was only one month, these people still saw hope.

At least, the court allowed a re-investigation of the case, and the leader was the emperor's younger brother, Prince Jing'an.

Master Ji Er served in the Ministry of Rites. Neither Qin Zhen nor Qi Younian asked him to participate in the investigation, but Master Ji Er insisted on participating. He understood that Qin Zhen and Qi Younian were out of protecting the Ji family and did not allow him to participate. But...

"There is no end to the eggs under the collapse of the nest..." The Ji family, at least the two branches of Master Ji Er and Master Ji San, have been marked by the Anwang party members.

"It was fine before, but now it's different. The third prince's side..." Qin Zhen smiled and looked in the direction of Prince Su's mansion.

Qin Lin expressed his affection for Ji Xiaotang. He also asked Empress Dowager Han for marriage. Even though Empress Dowager Han did not agree, Qin Lin made a gesture and said that he did not give up Ji Xiaotang.

If Ji Xiaotang marrys into the Su Palace, he will be able to completely cleanse the mark of the An Wang party members.

Master Ji Er has the opportunity to stay out of the matter.

However, Master Ji Er was very persistent. He had not forgotten Liang Xingxiao yet. He wanted to find out the truth of that year, and the innocent people were innocent.

This is Master Ji Er's scholarly spirit.

In the end, Qin Zhen and Qi Younian had no choice but to agree.

For this matter, Master Ji and Master Ji Er were a little unhappy. Master Ji Er even said that he wanted to move out of Xinhua Hall and draw a clear line with Master Ji, so as not to implicate Master Ji in the future.

Of course, Master Ji refused to agree, saying that as the eldest brother, he was helpless to Master Ji Er.

Master Ji did not participate in the investigation of the case, but he was very concerned about the progress of the investigation.

Ji Xiaotang was unable to formally come forward to investigate the case together, but she refused to sit behind and wait for news. In addition to helping analyze the case and making some suggestions, she was helping to sort out some old files.

Ji Xiaotang has the ability to remember everything he has seen. He is also keen to think. With her help, Qin Zhen and Qi Younian feel much more relieved.

Because of this, Ji Xiaotang pushed all social engagements. He only said that he was uncomfortable and admired him at home. Not only did he not go out, but he did not come to visit him.

This day was the third day after Qi Younian returned to the capital.

Ji Xiaotang was looking through a book of documents when he heard something suddenly became messy outside.

She frowned slightly. With Madam Cheng in charge, Yan Huatang has always been in order. No matter what happens, this kind of sound will not appear.

"What's wrong?" Ji Xiaotang asked without leaving the file.

"County Lord, Princess Changning is here." Jin'er ran in from outside and reported to Ji Xiaotang.

Princess Changning is here, why is she so panicked?

However, it would not be a common thing if Princess Changning did not report it at all and led her people into the gate directly.

Princess Changning did not go to the east back corner gate this time, but walked through the gate of Xinhua Hall, so Yanhua Hall did not get a notice as soon as possible. As for the panic outside, Madam Cheng learned the news, and asked Jin'er to report to Ji Xiaotang, while going to meet Changning.

In Yanhua Hall, the only one who could trip Changning for a moment was Madam Cheng.

"County lord..., the princess saw that the visitor was not good, so why would the county lord hide?" Jin'er hurriedly suggested that Ji Xiaotang was not talking.

"Hide, where can I hide?" Moreover, I can hide for a while, but I can't hide for a lifetime.

"Besides, what else can I hide from?" Ji Xiaotang smiled and ordered Jin'er, "Prepare to welcome the princess."

Jin'er looked at the files piled up on the desk.

"There is no need to hide this matter." Ji Xiaotang saw what Jin'er meant.

If she had something to hide from Changning, there was only one thing.

Ji Xiaotang looked at the wall opposite the study room.

The eagle spreads its wings and soars for thousands of miles.

When Ji Xiaotang came out of the upper room of Yanhua Hall, Princess Changning had already rushed to the bottom of the steps.

All the main houses in Xinhua Hall are three levels, which contain the beautiful wish of the original owner of Xinhua Hall, the great salt merchant, to be promoted to the third level. The great salt merchant's wealth and the endless money spent in his family have great expectations for his descendants to become officials.

After Master Ji bought Xinhuatang, there was no change in this regard.

If you are promoted to a third level and become an official in the court, you will like this good sign even more.

"I don't know if the princess is here, she is in a bad mood." Ji Xiaotang calmly, and seemed to have no fear on Princess Changning's face. How strange it was to break into the house like this. She didn't seem to notice that the dangers that her expression and actions indicate were still as usual as she often saw Changning. In addition to being neither humble nor arrogant when she first met, she also brought some kindness.

Princess Changning said that Ji Xiaotang is her friend, and she also went out of the palace to visit Ji Xiaotang in Yanhua Hall.

Changning stared at Ji Xiaotang sharply, as if he wanted to see something from Ji Xiaotang's face. His face, which was originally handsome, also elongated. It obviously highlighted the nasolabial folds on both sides of the corners of his mouth.

Although Changning is young, his nasolabial folds are deeper than those of ordinary girls. If you are not careful, you will show some meanness.

"Princess..." Ji Xiaotang walked down the steps and saluted Changning.

Changning sneered.

"Okay, Ji Xiaotang. When you come to the capital, I have been treating you very well. Do you think that I have treated you well, so you regard me as a bully person! If you dare to make trouble in front of me, you have two heads?!"

Princess Changning turned her back when she said she turned against her back, and once she turned against her back, she would not be missed with the old love. Ji Xiaotang had heard of it and witnessed it with her own eyes, and now she has experienced it with her own eyes.

But she was not panicked or angry. She saluted, stood up, and looked behind Changning.

Behind Changning, four imperial guards were all wearing armor and swords. Changning broke into Xinhua Hall so easily, not only her identity as a princess, but also had a lot to do with these four imperial guards.

Among the Imperial Guards, most of them were children of noble officials in the capital.

These four are all young and handsome. They all have a stern face at this moment.

Changning came to find her, even if he settled the score with her and made trouble for her, it would be enough for him to come by himself. He even brought the Imperial Guard!

What this can mean can only show that the trouble in front of you is indeed quite a bit! Changning now hates her very much.

Behind the Imperial Guard, there were also nanny and palace maids in the palace, and in addition, they were the people served by Yanhuatang.

Madam Cheng was among them, but was stopped and could not move forward.

Madam Cheng's temples were a little chaotic, and her face was red, and there seemed to be a hint of unwiped Yin red on the corners of her mouth.

Ji Xiaotang's eyes couldn't help but narrowed slightly. When he turned back his eyes, he saw Ji Xiaolian again from the corner of his eyes.

Ji Xiaolian actually came, hiding behind the crowd, but looked at Ji Xiaotang with bright eyes. Ji Xiaotang couldn't see a trace of frightened on Ji Xiaolian's body.

This is very strange.

Even though Changning was obviously coming for her, Changning was the best at venting his anger. Ji Xiaolian was not afraid, so she could only explain.

Ji Xiaotang withdrew his gaze and still looked at Changning openly.

"I can't understand the princess's words. If you have any advice, please come in and say it." Ji Xiaotang's tone was still as calm as usual.

Even though Changning's temper and furiousness were, she couldn't help but feel a little weak towards Ji Xiaotang like this.

"Okay, just go into the house and say it. Let's see what else you said to deceive me." Changning was still aggressive, but she herself did not realize that her tone was no longer as fierce as before.

Changning climbed the steps without waiting for Ji Xiaotang to lead the way.

Ji Xiaotang was about to follow up, and then remembered something else and stopped.

The several imperial guards behind him were about to follow him, but Ji Xiaotang was blocked. Although they followed Changning, they were still good at the rest of Xinhuatang, but after all, they were a little worried about Ji Xiaotang and dared not really collided.

"Several adults, should you take a break here or go to the study to wait for tea?" Ji Xiaotang's eyes swept across the faces of several imperial guards.

The Imperial Guards did not dare to look at her and looked away awkwardly.

"After all, this place is an inner house, and I am the county lord personally appointed by the imperial court. There has not been a court document yet, so I am not allowed to break through here." Ji Xiaotang's tone was plain, but there was a sharpness hidden in his words.

The imperial guards were very embarrassed. Although they were ordered by Princess Changning, if they really violated Princess Anle and Princess Anle did not do anything afterwards, Princess Changning would be fine. However, they would inevitably have to eat.

It is not the first time that Princess Changning is so arrogant. In the past, anyone who encountered such a Changning was scared and let Changning do what they did, and they also showed off their power. Later, those people did not dare to compete. They received Changning's reward and did not have to worry about any disaster.

But Ji Xiaotang is obviously different.

Although both of Xinhuatang are only fourth-rank masters, which is not a big deal than the mansion they have entered before, County Lord Anle is not the one they met before.

The Lord of Anle County was not only not afraid of Princess Changning, but also calmly responded and took out the laws of the court to suppress them.

Several imperial guards were very clever and eye-catching. County Lord Anle was not the kind of person who would suffer in silence.

The Imperial Guards did not step forward, but each took a step back.
Chapter completed!