The weak princess is super fierce

Chapter 901 A Trapped Beast

He knew perfectly well why Lu Sen had taken such good care of him later on; he knew it was because of his relationship with the second branch of the Meng family, and consequently, a slight connection with the eldest daughter of the Meng family.

That's all.

It wasn't that he had any great ability, enough to make the top official in the capital give him such face.

Just as Lu Sen has now handed over the case of interrogating the rioters who caused the disturbance to Wu Pinbai, firstly because Wu Pinbai has the duties of a judge, and secondly, as Lu Sen said, to give him an opportunity to make a contribution.

Moreover, this opportunity to make a contribution came from the Crown Prince's Palace.

If he can truly make a contribution to this case, it will undoubtedly allow him to climb higher from his current sixth-rank official position. How many ranks he can be promoted will depend on the magnitude of his contribution.

Lu Sen knew about this and intended to let Lu Luo enter the officialdom as well. Not long after returning home from his official post, he informed Lu Luo about the case.

Meanwhile, Wu Pinbai returned to the Wu residence and quickly sent Wu Shaohao to the Meng residence to deliver a message to Meng Meijing, so that Meng Meijing could pass the case to Meng Shisan's ears.

Wu Shaohao didn't dare go into the backyard. After relaying the general details of the case to Meng Meijing for his father, he left, turning back every three steps.

Jixiang noticed something amiss, but seeing that Meng Meijing didn't care at all, she chose to keep quiet as well.

Meng Meijing sat in Mingxiao Hall, and Meng Shisan asked her, "Why don't you invite Young Master Wu into the hall for a cup of tea?"

"I offered him some, but he refused." Meng Meijing ate the tea pastry that Jin Yin had just served. "This tea pastry is really delicious. Jin Yin's cooking skills are getting better and better!"

"These tea pastries are made with tea leaves from Yunwu Mountain. One bite and your mouth is filled with the aroma of tea. If you like them, I'll have Jin Yin make a couple more plates for you to take back to Wanfei Courtyard later." Meng Shisan noticed that Meng Meijing had come to her courtyard and, aside from talking, spent most of her time eating and drinking, making the already chubby Meng Meijing even chubbier. This reminded her of the chubby Meng Renkang. "Last time you said Fourth Brother got into a fight at the academy?"

"Hmm! Third Brother even helped, but he still lost." Meng Meijing thought Meng Ren'an and Meng Renkang were really two bookworms. No matter how well they studied, they couldn't even fight.

"Who did you fight with? You didn't know last time, have you heard anything back yet?" Meng Shisan had heard Meng Meijing mention it last time, and when he didn't know, he told Meng Meijing to write to Meng Ren'an to ask. Judging by the time, he should have received a reply by now.

Meng Meijing took another tea pastry: "Last time, my older sister asked me to write a letter to ask, and I did as she asked, but my third brother has not replied to me."

That is, we still don't know who beat up Meng Ren'an and Meng Renkang. Meng Shisan then said, "Tomorrow morning, don't wait for news. Have Jixiang go out of the city to Qingbei Academy and ask Third Brother in person what happened. If you can't see Third Brother, or if Third Brother is unwilling to talk, then find Fourth Brother. Fourth Brother is younger and it's easier to get information out of him."

Even the pre-argued questions came out. Meng Meijing asked in surprise, "Does my sister know something?"

"I don't know," Meng Shisan shook his head.

"What did Sister just say about telling Jixiang to trick Fourth Brother..."

“There must be something wrong with Third Brother’s failure to reply to you. You can’t get anything out of him by asking him normally, so you’ll have to try to get Fourth Brother to tell you.”

Meng Meijing uttered two "ohs" and turned to Jixiang, saying, "When you see Third Brother at Qingbei Academy tomorrow, you need to act naturally. If Third Brother doesn't say anything, you can try to get Fourth Brother to talk about it. Be clever when you're trying to get information out of him." "Yes, sir." Jixiang instantly felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.

At this moment, Tongyu entered and reported: "Miss, Young Master Lu has come to visit. Steward Chu sent someone to ask if you wish to see him. If not, Steward Chu will take care of Young Master Lu."

Lu Luo came to the Meng residence to see her, so he must have something to discuss. Meng Shisan naturally had to see him. However, when she heard Tongyu say that Steward Chu could deal with Lu Luo, the number one bully in the capital, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "How does Steward Chu intend to deal with Second Young Master Lu?"

As if she had been prepared, Tongyu immediately replied, "Steward Chu secretly told me that the First Madam had long ago allowed Steward Chu to use the First Madam's title as the mistress of the Meng family to get rid of everyone who came to see Miss but whom Miss did not want to see."

Meng Shisan understood and smiled, "My aunt really dotes on me. Go tell the person that Steward Chu sent that I will be there soon."

"Yes." Tongyu turned and left Mingxiao Hall.

Inside Qingming Hall, Lu Luo's face lit up with joy when he heard that Meng Shisan would be coming to see him soon.

Butler Chu treated her with great courtesy, and seeing that Lu Luo couldn't suppress the smile on her face, he secretly thought that before her coming-of-age ceremony, the young lady was ignored by everyone, but after her coming-of-age ceremony, she was truly the center of attention.

As soon as Meng Shisan entered Qingming Hall, Steward Chu left the hall without going far. He stayed in the courtyard outside the hall, ensuring that if Meng Shisan called for anything, he would run into the house to serve him.

Lu Luo had visited the Meng residence several times, and each time Steward Chu would wait near Meng Shisan. He was quite used to it. He hadn't said anything the previous times, but this time he couldn't help but whisper to Meng Shisan, "Are you always watched so closely?"

As he spoke, he glanced at the loyal and responsible figure outside the hall.

Meng Shisan looked over and saw the silhouette of Butler Chu in the courtyard: "No."

Lu Luo paused for a moment: "Then..."

"What brings you here?" Meng Shisan felt that if she delved any deeper, she would have to expose the Shang family, so it was better not to continue.

Lu Luo immediately stopped the conversation, shifting his attention away from Steward Chu: "Upon returning home today, I learned from my elder brother that Magistrate Shi of Fangshan died from a serious illness, and Magistrate Zhu of Lueyang has also been in turmoil since returning to the capital. Today, waves of refugees attempted to force their way into the Zhu residence and attack Magistrate Zhu and his family..."

"Fortunately, His Highness is wise and had already dispatched the Eastern Palace guards to protect Magistrate Zhu's residence. Today's events were a close call." Meng Shisan continued Lu Luo's words. Seeing Lu Luo's surprised expression, she explained, "After Young Master Ji brought the refugees into the capital's prison, the initial trial was conducted by Lord Lu himself. However, those people were stubborn, and Lord Lu did not get any useful confessions. Later, Lord Lu handed the case over to Magistrate Wu. After Magistrate Wu left the court, he sent his son, Young Master Wu, to the residence to tell Meijing the general details of the case. Meijing then told me everything without missing a word."

"Judge Wu...Young Master Wu..."

"Young Master Wu had just left before you arrived, so it must have been only a matter of moments."

Lu Luo understood: "What are your thoughts on the death of Magistrate Shi and the trouble that Magistrate Zhu was brought to our door?"

"It's just the dying struggle of a trapped beast." Meng Shisan's answer was simple and straightforward, so straightforward that even Lu Luo, who didn't know much about the political situation, understood it in an instant.

As the son of his eldest sister, he had to call him Second Uncle. Even though he knew that the "trapped beast" Meng Shisan was referring to was Li Heng, his prince nephew, he couldn't offer a single word of explanation for Li Heng.