After exchanging lives, I can't get rid of the binding cp

Chapter 129 The Building Tilts (7)

Xuan Miao explained to Lou Xiyue the clues she had previously investigated: "When it was discovered that the stolen money from the prefect of Pingjiang had fallen into the hands of Yan Yun, the prince ordered us to secretly pay attention to the accounts between Yan's mansion and Princess Anning. Among these accounts, , we found a clue."

The Yan Mansion and the Princess Mansion have very close contacts, among which, most accounts are between Yan Yun and Old General Yan, and between the son-in-law and Lord Yan.But in these accounts, there are several fixed expenses that flow out from the Yan Mansion every month.

Xuan Miao: "It was recorded in Yan Yun's personal account book that every month he would transfer part of the money from the Yan Mansion's treasury to buy makeup for the wife and young lady of the mansion.

"And the money will not flow out of Yan's residence directly. Instead, it will pass through Yan Yun's hands, and then be transferred to the butler of Yan Yun's private house. In the end, the money will be sent to a casino."

Xuan Yi followed up and said: "We have calculated carefully, and the so-called powder money is paid out every month, which is a total of 500 taels, far exceeding the market price. Therefore, 'fat money' This name is just a cover-up, but it actually has another purpose."

Xuan Miao said again: "We also checked the history of that casino. Coincidentally, the owner of the casino is the godson of Eunuch Sun, the eunuch in charge of Princess Anning's house."

Xuan Yi clapped his hands, and said: "Eunuch Sun is just the nominal boss of the casino. The real boss is the son-in-law—I have seen the son-in-law walk into that casino more than once when no one is looking."

Xuan Miao: "So we investigated further and found out that the son-in-law used this casino to amass a lot of money. They cheated on the gambling table and made the gamblers lose their money."

Lou Xiyue asked: "Traveling? Has no one discovered such a thing?"

Xuan Yi: "Of course there are. Those who hang out in the casino don't have a pair of sharp eyes. Some people see the activities in the casino and want to ask the manager for an explanation. But anyone who dares to ask someone to explain, the next day All mysteriously disappeared.

"Gamblers who lose money are afraid of getting into trouble, so most of them dare not say a word. But they don't want to lose their money for nothing, so many people want to get their money back, and even those who lose their money are beaten to death. idea."

Lou Xiyue recalled that they had mentioned King Yin just now, and said, "So, King Yin sent someone to secretly contact those gamblers who hate the casino owner—that is, the son-in-law—to encourage them to take revenge on Princess Anning and his wife? "

Xuan Yi: "Eight or nine is not far from ten."

"But these are just our conjectures." Xuan Miao said: "No matter what, Prince Yin and Princess Anning are brothers and sisters. The royal family is connected by blood. Perhaps Prince Yin was not cruel enough to kill his own sister. Probably trying to teach them a lesson."

Lou Xiyue thought to herself, would King Yin really show mercy?

That's not necessarily true.

Back then, in order to stabilize the crown prince, Emperor Daxuan could destroy the reputation of his own sister, which shows that the kinship relationship between the royal family is fragile and vulnerable.

Not sure, today King Yin wanted to destroy Princess Anning for some unspeakable purpose.

Lou Xiyue turned her head, looked at Fu Guan who had been silent all this time, and asked, "According to these clues, it can be seen that the situation is clear. The riot at the birthday banquet was initiated by King Yin, and its goal was to dismount Princess Anning.

"But I don't quite understand what his purpose is. Do you have any clue?"

Fu Guan didn't answer her directly, but asked Xuan Miao and Xuan Yi to retreat first.

When there were only the two of them left in the study, Fu Guan said: "You are tired after talking for so long, let's take a break and have some tea."

As he said that, he also took the initiative to give Lou Xiyue a teacup overflowing with the fragrance of tea.

Lou Xiyue thanked her, took a sip and put it by her hand: "I've drunk the tea too, should you clear up my confusion?"

She could tell that Fu Guan was a person who used to hide.If you don't keep asking, he won't easily tell you everything he knows.

This person is not very cheerful.

Even if you ask, you won't finish the sentence in one breath, you have to ask and answer.

Lou Xiyue didn't have much patience in the first place, but now she met Fu Guan, she could only bear it again and again.she asked:
"Before we found out that Yan Yun, the prefect of Pingjiang, and Qiu Zhinai were from the Linlang Pavilion. Now that Yan Yun and Princess Anning have colluded, does that mean that other people from the Yan Mansion, as well as Princess Anning, are also involved in the Linlang Pavilion? Are you also an accomplice in a major corruption case?"

Fu Guan: "It's possible, but we can't conclude that Princess Anning must be involved. Maybe it's because the Yan family and the princess have reached a certain kind of cooperation and trade with each other. It's unknown."

Lou Xiyue: "According to what you say, do you think the clues are not enough?"

Fu Guan: "These alone can't explain anything. Only when the witnesses and material evidences are complete can one be convicted. But it's not difficult to get witnesses. King Yin has already captured the princess and concubine and put them in prison. As long as strict Interrogation will surely reveal a few truths."

"That means we have to wait." Lou Xiyue said.She thought for a while, and then asked: "Do you think Prince Yin is trustworthy?"

Hearing this, Fu Guan raised his eyes and glanced at her: "Why do you ask like that?"

Lou Xiyue: "I told you just now that at the birthday banquet, Mrs. Chu seemed to be trying to win me over. I don't have any background. The one she really wants to win over is not me, but you."

She continued: "But Mrs. Chu and King Yin have an unusual relationship. I think it's not that she wants to win you over, but King Yin wants to win you over. If this inference is correct, and King Yin really wants to form an alliance with you, what are you going to do?" choose?"

After listening, Fu Guan suddenly looked at her and laughed.He laughed inexplicably, making Lou Xiyue confused.

Immediately afterwards, Fu Guan said: "How do I choose? Do I need to ask? I have already cooperated with you, so naturally it is impossible to form an alliance with him."

Lou Xiyue said: "Cooperating with me or him is not an either-or relationship. Perhaps, you also want to make a three-way deal?"

Fu Guan smiled: "Prince Yin is the third son of Emperor Daxuan. Once I get involved with him, I will choose the camp in the court. If I choose the camp by chance, it will be with the other two. The prince is an enemy. Why would I do such a thing as making an enemy for myself. Besides—"

He suddenly sneered: "Those princes cannot do without the struggle for the throne. They fight with each other, and they fight to the death. I'm just watching from the sidelines, and I'm happy to see it succeed. If so, why bother wading into this muddy water."

Lou Xiyue raised her eyebrows and glanced at him: "So that's it...you, don't you ever think about reaping the benefits of being a fisherman?"

When they fight to the point that they both lose, it will be Fu Guan's chance to take advantage of the chaos.

He is also a member of the royal family, and he is also a member of the game in the battle for the throne.

Hearing Lou Xiyue's words, Fu Guan raised his head, there was a bit of danger hidden in the dark eyes.He stared at her for a few moments, then smiled slightly: "Maybe."

"What maybe?" Lou Xiyue thought to herself, playing charades again.

Fu Guan: "Maybe we should investigate in a different direction—do you think it would be easier to start with that casino?"

Lou Xiyue: "...Has anyone told you that your way of diverting the conversation is clumsy, that you are not straightforward enough to speak clearly, and that you are not frank enough?"

Fu Guan put down his pen and leaned forward slightly.He was closer to Lou Xiyue, and his voice was also closer.There was a slight smile in his eyes:

"Then has anyone told you that you are too suspicious and always lack trust when getting along with others?"

(End of this chapter)