Mrs. Meng had been hiding in the inner room, eavesdropping on the conversation between Meng Ye and Zhu Ying.

Generally speaking, women are not allowed to eavesdrop on conversations between men, but this time it is different. Zhu Ying is obviously here for Meng Shen's case. This matter concerns the entire Meng family. Meng is also a grown man with a lot of thoughts.

It was not so detailed, and some verbal traps may not be heard, so she asked Meng Ye to lead Zhu Ying to the flower hall where it was convenient for eavesdropping in the inner room.

After listening for a long time, Zhu Ying's topic indeed revolved around Meng Shen's death, and he seemed to really want to solve the case.

This is a bit strange. When Zhu Ying first discovered Meng Shen's body, he did not want to pursue the case with great fanfare. He very much wanted to let the case go undisclosed. Why did his attitude completely change after just a few days?

?

Could it be that someone exerted pressure?

But this shouldn't be the case. Who cares about the life and death of a person like Meng Shen? If Meng Shen was silenced by the person behind the scenes, then this person had no time to cover up, so how could he come forward to put pressure?

Mrs. Meng felt that her brain was not enough.

These things happened one after another, which was very strange. It was completely different from what she had encountered before. In the past, no matter what she did, she could probably know the other party's purpose. Now, it was completely aimless, or she didn't know anything about the other party at all.

The purpose, or even who the enemy is, is unknown.

When he was wondering, Zhu Ying took a sip of tea outside and asked Meng Ye in a nonchalant manner: "I heard that Mr. Ling has been away from home for many years. I wonder if he has any quarrels with others there?"

"Probably not." Meng Ye pondered for a moment and explained, "The Yuntian Village where Quanzi is located is a small place with beautiful mountains and clear waters. The villagers are simple, almost aloof from the world, and there are few disputes. It is unlikely that they will form deep grudges with others.

"

Mrs. Meng in the inner room secretly admired Meng Ye's words. She was worthy of being a civil servant for a period of time and her verbal skills had improved a lot. What she said was that Yuntian Village was not so simple as it was a remote place. Even if

What grudges there are? It would be impossible for those villagers who would never leave the mountains to follow them to Yancheng, let alone ambush Meng Shen.

Zhu Ying nodded, and then asked: "It's impossible in another place, but what about before? Young Master Ling lived in Yancheng before, right? Do you have any old grudges?"

"Then it's even more impossible." Meng Ye replied without thinking, "Quanzi has been away from Yancheng for more than ten years. The only people he made friends with back then were some children of aristocratic families and literati. The young people just had fun with each other and had no grudges.

.”

Meng Ye's words are true. The only ridiculous things that happen to the children of aristocratic families are caused by jealousy. This kind of petty enmity that was formed when they were young cannot last for more than ten years. The romantic young man back then probably has all his sons married now, and they are still thinking about it.

It's impossible to kill someone who was involved in a fight more than ten years ago.

"Then please forgive me for being bold. I would like to ask Mr. Meng if he has any quarrel with others and implicates Mr. Ling?" Zhu Ying asked again.

Meng was stunned for a moment. Then he said: "No, I have always been kind to others and never made enemies. Even if there are occasional people with different political views, they are in the court and there is no personal grudge."

These words seemed too false. If nothing else, Meng also pulled many people away in the Hedao embezzlement case and had countless enemies. But now he refused to admit it and told lies. Zhu Ying had no way to refute and pondered.

After a while, he said: "Let the young master have someone to serve him closely. Can you allow me to inquire carefully and see if there are any clues?"

"This... okay." Meng also hesitated for a moment, but there was really no reason to refuse. This was also a routine procedure, so he could only agree. He paused and then said, "It's just that Quan Zi lives in another village, and the servants are also

I'm still waiting on you at the Zhuangzi. I can't find him at once. I have to ask Mr. Zhu to wait for you later...or if you're not in a hurry, I'll ask my servant to go to the Yamen tomorrow to give you a reply."

The impact of taking someone away directly is very different from having someone come to the Yamen on their own initiative later. In the former case, someone becomes a suspect, while in the latter case, someone is willing to cooperate with the investigation frankly.

"That's very good, then I won't disturb Mr. Meng." Zhu Ying hugged his fists and said goodbye.

Meng Ye pretended to stay for a few words and then sent him out.

Returning to the inner room, he quickly asked Mrs. Meng: "This person named Zhu obviously has bad intentions. How should we deal with it?"

"Master, you haven't done anything wrong, so what are you afraid of?" Mrs. Meng had already planned it from now on. The soldiers will stop it and the water will cover it up. The Meng family has nothing wrong with this matter. Zhu Ying can investigate as he pleases.

At most, it's just to find out those crazy bastard things that Meng Shen said during his lifetime, which is no big deal.

When Meng Ye heard this, his reaction was huge, and he said angrily: "This is not my business alone. Why do you say such things again?"

"What did I say?" Mrs. Meng looked at Meng Ye in confusion, "What did I say wrong? Meng Shen's death has nothing to do with the Meng family. Why are we afraid of being investigated? Could it be... could it be Master?

What did you do in private?"

"How is that possible?" Meng Ye almost jumped up again, "Could it be that you suspect that it was me who... did something to that traitor?"

"It's not that I doubt it, but your reaction makes me suspicious." Mrs. Meng looked innocent. "Master, I still say the same thing. It doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. The key is whether outsiders believe it. This is obvious now."

They are just suspicious of our family. If we really find out something, I'm afraid it will not end well."

"What can he find?" Meng Ye was obviously a little angry, "I have a clear conscience and I am not afraid of him checking."

"That's it, Master, since we are open and honest, why are we afraid of being investigated?" Mrs. Meng said righteously, "Instead of being secretive and making people suspicious, it is better to let him open up for investigation, isn't it to find Meng Shen who served before?

Are you one of his servants? Send two of them to the Yamen and let him ask questions casually, and the servants on the left and right won’t know anything.”

"I'm not worried that the death of this rebellious son will implicate me, I'm worried..." Meng Ye looked around and lowered his voice, "I'm worried about what nonsense Meng Shen said before his death, and if people know... it will cause trouble.

"

"What can Meng Shen say? After all, it's all about those things about sesame seeds and rotten millet. When he complained last time, Zhu Ying already knew about it, so there was no need to hide it." Mrs. Meng looked at Meng Ye in confusion, feeling that Meng Ye seemed to have something to do with it.

What is being hidden, and this secret seems to be of great importance.

"You...you don't understand anyway." Meng was also anxious, but he couldn't give a reason, so he just said this.

Mrs. Meng's face became solemn and she said: "Master, you also said that the whole Meng family is related to our husband and wife. I can't stay out of it, so you should tell me what else is going on?"

"I told you it's okay." Meng Ye's tone was a little weak. He didn't dare to look into Mrs. Meng's eyes. He just said, "Stop thinking nonsense. I'm just afraid that the treacherous son's bastard words will spread and affect my reputation. It's not what it used to be."

Now, my status is no different than before, so I need to be more cautious."

"Really?" Mrs. Meng intuitively felt that the matter was not that simple. But Meng didn't say anything, and she couldn't ask anything. Maybe she should interrogate Meng Ye before he sent those servants to the government.

What on earth is he hiding from her?

…

In the palace of Prince Ding.

The green vine reports to Su Yiqing.

"Princess, Yancheng Prefecture Yin Zhu Ying, Mr. Zhu has gone to Meng's house several times to investigate Meng Shen, the cause of Uncle Meng's death. He also inquired about several servants that Meng Shen served during his lifetime."

Su Yiqing quietly admired the scenery outside the window, and then said slowly for a long time: "Isn't this what the governor of Yancheng should do? Human life is at stake. Even if an ordinary person dies on the street, as a governor, he should investigate thoroughly, let alone Meng

Shen is considered to be a son of an official. His status is no better than that of ordinary people. Why is there any need for you to go out of your way to report back?"

Lu Teng lowered his eyebrows and said: "But according to my investigation, Zhu Ying originally wanted to handle the matter as an ordinary accident. He only started to investigate strictly after receiving the imperial edict. People like Meng Shen should not bother with the imperial edict."

.”

"So what?" Su Yiqing didn't care about Meng Shen's death. From a certain point of view, she was a little disgusted with Meng Shen. Let's not talk about the grievances between him and Meng Ye and his son. Let's just talk about a grown man.

After more than ten years outside, there are still a hundred acres

Farm, but he actually lost it all. He dragged his family to Yancheng to beg with his biological father. When he failed to beg, he used some old stories to blackmail him. It was extremely bad. Such people would die one by one and waste rice and grain while living.

, causing harm to his wife and children.

Lu Teng said softly: "My servant learned that it was actually Concubine Yang in the palace who spoke in front of the emperor, and that's why the emperor issued an order to order Zhu Fu Yin to investigate the case thoroughly. Concubine Yang's move... is somewhat inappropriate."

"Are you uneasy and kind-hearted?" Su Yiqing chuckled.

"I don't dare to speculate without permission." Lu Teng lowered his head even lower.

"But that's what you obviously mean." Su Yiqing stared at Luteng and said slowly, "Let's be honest, what exactly do you want to say? Whether Concubine Yang has good intentions or not, what does it have to do with me? I

You can’t interfere in the affairs of the harem.”

Lu Teng said: "This slave is thinking about saying hello to Concubine Yang's mother-in-law loudly... If there is any misunderstanding, it may be resolved."

"Is this your prince's intention, or your own?" Su Yiqing asked calmly.

"It's my own wish. The prince did not give such detailed instructions." Lu Teng said truthfully, "Before the prince left Yancheng, he told the servant and others to do things easily."

"Then let's leave it like this for now. It's better not to get too involved and wait and see." Su Yiqing didn't want to get too involved in socializing. She also understood what Lu Teng meant. She had no choice but to find an excuse to give something to the Yang family as a token of goodwill.

Nowadays, the Yang family has nothing except a beloved concubine in the palace. One son is still a fool, so he relies on his two nephews to help take care of everything in the family. Some time ago, the head of Xiuwen County married,

When I heard that there was a big fuss, the Yang family was thrown into disarray and was in a very embarrassed state.

If she is willing to show some kindness at this time, the Yang family will definitely feel grateful. This indirect kindness will reach Concubine Yang's ears, and she will take into account what Concubine Yang is doing.

Speaking of which, she and Concubine Yang had never even met, so there couldn't be any grudge. The only thing that offended her was that Concubine Yang gave two beautiful maids into the palace when she was about to give birth. She was obviously uneasy and well-intentioned.

, then the two palace maids were quickly married off.

She didn't know what the life of the concubines in the palace was like, but she knew that this move would greatly disgrace Concubine Yang and would probably make her lose face in front of all the concubines.

Women in the palace are bored all day long, so naturally they take the smallest things seriously.

At that time, Aunt Qing had persuaded her to support the two palace ladies. The prince would not get close to the two palace ladies anyway, so he could just maintain his dignity and leave Concubine Yang speechless.

But she didn't listen. On the one hand, it was also because one of the palace maids had a yearning for freedom and hoped to escape the fate of being a chess piece. On the other hand, she felt that instead of guarding her day and night, it would be better to send her out once and for all, so as not to worry about it in the future.

Trouble, in the backyard of the palace, whether it is big or small, a bunch of women are staring at a man, racking their brains to make calculations, there is no guarantee that something will happen that day.

If she really succeeds in crawling out of bed, let her be like other noble ladies, murdering women who may be pregnant with their husband's children. She really can't do this kind of thing. In this case, it is better to send them out and give away one less child.

Su Yiqing thought for a while and suddenly asked Lu Teng: "Instead of staring at Concubine Yang, why don't you stare at other people?"

"Others?" Lu Teng was a little confused and couldn't help asking: "This slave is ignorant, please express it clearly, Princess."

Su Yiqing looked out the window and said casually: "What happened to Meng Shen's death?"

Lu Teng said: "I don't know."
To be continued...