A trace of embarrassment flashed in Xie Zhan's eyes, "The housekeeper... was bribed by the daughter of Taichang Temple Minister."

He didn't dare to look at Mingxiu's expression for a while, and took advantage of the break of drinking tea to look at it seemingly casually.

He was worried that Mingxiu would be angry because of this, but she had no reaction, and Xie Zhan felt uncomfortable.

Mingxiu thought for a while before remembering who he was talking about, "Qing Taichang Temple...is that Miss Shu? The one who has an old grudge with Mi Niang?"

There were many aristocratic ladies in the capital who disliked Zhen Mi Niang, but Mingxiu was only deeply impressed by Shu Wenqi.

Not only because she and Zhen Mi Niang had quarreled in front of Mingxiu, but also because Shu Wenqi made things difficult for her overtly and covertly when they were in the palace.

In fact, Mingxiu didn't quite see Shu Wenqi's embarrassment at the scene, and he only remembered it after returning home.

Sure enough, as long as she is not embarrassed, others will be embarrassed.

Xie Zhan nodded and looked at her expectantly.

Do you understand now?

Mingxiu's face was still full of doubts, "I remember... Qing Taichang Temple is your subordinate, right? His daughter plotted against you?"

What is this operation?

Could it be that the Minister of Taichang Temple is selling sheep's head to Xie Zhan's place as dog meat?

Really not enlightened?

Xie Zhan observed Mingxiu carefully for a while, and when he saw that she was seriously confused, he couldn't help but feel a little bit dumbfounded.

"Miss Shu covets me. Whether Lord Taichang Temple knows about this... I don't know yet."

Although he has spies in various houses, he still can't get any information about such secretive matters without going out of his way to inquire about it.

Taichang Temple Qing has a very strict mouth. This was something Xie Zhan admired about him in the past, but now...

Xie Zhan made it clear, and Ming Xiu only understood it a little bit.

She looked away with a bit of disgust, "So it's you who caused the trouble by attracting bees and butterflies."

After thinking about it, Mingxiu felt something was wrong.

There is no reason for Shu Wenqi to bribe the housekeeper to kill Dr. Li? What good will this do to her?

What's more, it doesn't make sense that it's the housekeeper who has a grudge against Dr. Li, not Shu Wenqi.

Unable to figure it out, Mingxiu told Xie Zhan her doubts.

"This is not why Shu Wenqi bribed the housekeeper." What a magical understanding this was. Xie Zhan shook his head, "Shu Wenqi was behind the murder of Dr. Li, but this was just a way for her to bribe the housekeeper."

This was used to threaten the housekeeper into using her.

As for what to do by buying the housekeeper...

With the housekeeper as an internal support, wouldn't it be much easier for Shu Wenqi to get close to Xie Zhan in the future?

After listening to his detailed explanation, Mingxiu finally understood.

She looked at Xie Zhan narrowly, "The palace of the regent can actually allow a daughter of Taichang Temple to intervene. Should I say that you are too confident, or have you secretly opened a back door for her?"

If Xie Zhan didn't notice it at all, Mingxiu wouldn't believe it.

There were so many guards around him, but they didn't pay special attention to the housekeeper. Shu Wenqi was close to the housekeeper, so it was more or less impossible that he didn't notice it at all.

But Xie Zhan had never mentioned it before.

Why?

Mingxiu suspected that this person turned a blind eye on purpose.

After all, Shu Wenqi was also a noble girl, and she was considered beautiful, at least much better than Mingxiu.

Even if he didn't like it, Xie Zhan felt somewhat proud of being admired by such a woman.

She looked at him with a half-smile, and her bright eyes seemed to want to see through the surface to see clearly what was in his heart.

Xie Zhanbai felt a little uncomfortable.

He coughed slightly and said: "Master Shu often comes to my house to discuss matters recently, and his daughter will come to pick her father up from time to time, so..."

Because there were too many times, the guards at the house were somewhat lax towards Shu Wenqi, which definitely had nothing to do with Xie Zhan's attitude.

"Master Shu comes here often?" Mingxiu raised her eyebrows, the narrow-mindedness in her eyes even more intense.

Xie Zhan rubbed his brows helplessly, thinking that it would be impossible not to make it clear to her this time.

She finally restored her relationship with Mingxiu. If she continues to feel uncomfortable because of this incident, it is really not worth it.

"There have been many cases of missing women and children in the capital recently. You have also heard that such cases are within the scope of the responsibilities of Minister Taichang Temple. Therefore, he often comes to my house to report the progress of the case."

"Is it within the scope of the Taichang Temple Minister's responsibilities?"

Mingxiu frowned and was very confused. In her impression, Taichang Temple Minister seemed to be a civil servant in charge of sacrifices, right? Does he have such real power?

She was confused, and Xie Zhan was even more confused, "Is there anything wrong with the Minister of Taichang Temple being in charge of the prison?" This has been the case in the desert throughout the ages.

Why does Mingxiu look so unbelievable?

After looking at Xie Zhan for a while, she realized that he was not joking. Mingxiu suddenly realized that the place she was in now was not a certain historical dynasty in her memory. It was natural that the responsibilities of officials were different.

She didn't know much about the appointment and dismissal of official positions in Da Mo. The Minister of Taichang Temple... in Da Mo should be the same as the Minister of Dali Temple in her impression, right?

Xie Zhan was still waiting for her answer, but Mingxiu suddenly reacted, "It's okay. Even so, Shu Wenqi had many interactions with the housekeeper at your house, and you really don't know anything about it?"

Xie Zhan was not in a hurry when he didn't get a positive answer from her.

Looking at her with a half-smile, one day, she will have no reservations about him.

"When Miss Shu comes, it's natural for the housekeeper to receive her. Who would think twice about it?"

Not everyone is qualified for Xie Zhan to receive them in person, and when he is unwilling to come forward, it is normal for the butler to act as his agent.

Shu Wenqi was not qualified enough to ask him to come forward in person, and no one would think twice about communicating with the housekeeper.

Even Xie Zhan is the same.

Who knew that normal interactions could allow Shu Wenqi to bribe the housekeeper.

I have to say that this woman really has some skills and is not just a show-off as Mingxiu thought.

Mingxiu raised her eyebrows noncommittally, not sure whether to believe it or not.

"Then what are you going to do now?"

"We must first determine whether Lord Taichang Temple is involved in this matter."

If Mr. Shu had intervened, Xie Zhan would definitely not tolerate him being reused under his subordinates anymore, but if it had nothing to do with him, although Xie Zhan was angry at Shu Wenqi's actions, he would not be angry with Mr. Shu because of it.

He has always dealt with things clearly, and there may have been incidents of sitting together, but Shu Wenqi would not make Xie Zhan lose his mind.

Mingxiu nodded. This was Xie Zhan's own matter. There was no need for her to interfere. "What about the housekeeper?"

She witnessed the murder of Dr. Li with her own eyes and always wanted to know the fate of the murderer.

Seeing Mingxiu's disgust for the housekeeper, Xie Zhan was silent for a while and whispered: "Maybe we will have to wait until the matter becomes clear before we touch him."

If you act rashly, you may alert the enemy.

Shu Wenqi doesn't have much ability. Even if she touches the housekeeper, she may not have the ability to clean up the situation.

The housekeeper knelt down quickly, but he did not speak for Shu Wenqi.

But if you look closely, you can see that there are thin beads of sweat on his forehead.

Mingxiu couldn't help but laugh in her heart. She did it so obviously, but Xie Zhan still found nothing. How much confidence did he have in the people around him?

But now is not the time to laugh at Xie Zhan, Shu Wenqi is still waiting outside.

"Your Majesty, Miss Shu is already here, and she is bringing official documents. If you want to blame Master Shu, that will happen later. You should go see Miss Shu first."

There's no telling how many things will happen if people are left hanging outside.

Even though those in the capital didn't dare to comment on Xie Zhan's actions openly, who knew how unpleasant they were secretly saying?

Xie Zhan's face became gloomy for a moment, but he didn't lose face to Mingxiu, "Let's go."

The housekeeper hurriedly got up from the ground and gave Mingxiu a grateful look.

Until now, he still didn't realize that Xie Zhan had begun to doubt him.
Chapter completed!