Yusui Chang'an

Chapter 1284 Worrying
Feng Sinian left the palace with a heavy heart and got into his own carriage. The worry between his brows remained, but his panicked look disappeared:

In the past, he was wary of the Marquis's Mansion having any dealings with the military, but now he is allowed to serve in the military... He deliberately reveals his old attitude of working hard for the country to induce his loyalty and love. Is he really just training military generals for Tian Chu?
He didn't believe such sanctimonious words.

Feng Sinian thought about it for a long time, but still couldn't figure out what the emperor meant by this action. However, he knew that the woman who had long reminded him that the emperor would entrust him with an important task must understand it.
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Before Marquis Pingyang returned home, Lin Jinyan left the Marquis's residence and went to the General's Mansion.

Seeing that her aunt and sister-in-law were getting along well with each other, and her second cousin was practicing martial arts diligently and often went to her grandfather to humbly ask for advice on military tactics. The two of them simulated battles in the sand table and stayed in the study for the whole day. Lin Jinyan felt relieved.

Dingxiang and her son gradually got used to and felt comfortable living in the general's mansion. Lin Jinyan teased the baby boy in Dingxiang's arms, and the little guy laughed whenever he was teased, showing no trace of his biological father Qin Zongheng's violent and eccentric nature.

After coming out of the General's Mansion, Bai Zhi asked in confusion:
"Miss, if you want to investigate the past, why don't you ask the general, but ask the Marquis of Pingyang instead?"

Lin Jinyan: "My grandfather was stationed in Mobei all the time during those years, and he knew very little about the things in the capital. The old marquis has lived in the capital for a long time, knows everything and can be considered an ally, so it would be better to find him."

Another reason why she didn't ask her grandfather was that she felt that An Zhixian had been close friends with her grandfather for many years and would probably not want her grandfather to know such a secret family matter.

After all, people are most reluctant to let those close to them know their embarrassing private affairs.

Therefore, even though her grandfather didn't know who she was investigating, she subconsciously stopped asking his opinion.

Thinking of the palace servants who went to the Marquis of Pingyang Mansion to convey the imperial edict and summon Feng Sinian before leaving, Lin Jinyan ordered: "The prince should be leaving the palace by now. If Si Yao brings anything, send it to me immediately."

The carriage drove to Youran Residence. Ever since Dingxiang moved to the General's Mansion with her children, this place had been idle. Lin Jinyan got off the car and looked around. She saw that everything was tidy and the flowers, plants and trees were neatly trimmed. Her eyes showed satisfaction.

After praising the servants who were guarding the house, Lin Jinyan sent them away and led the people she brought into the side courtyard near Du Xing's house.

Hong Jiu and Bai Zhi accompanied Lin Jinyan into the study and closed the door. Hong Jiu walked forward and moved the bookshelf against the wall a little. He reached out to the back and fumbled for a while, and suddenly a crack appeared on the wall.

Hong Jiu's men pushed hard and a secret door appeared in front of them. They took the torch hanging inside the secret door and lit it. Hong Jiu stepped inside and took Lin Jinyan and Bai Zhi into the secret passage.

After walking two meters, there was a fork in the road. Lin Jinyan and others stayed there, looking at the secret passage on the right that still had fresh traces. Hong Jiu walked to the left, but after a moment, he returned with Du Xing.

After Du Xing greeted Lin Jinyan, he talked about the layout of the secret passage:

"The road on the right was newly dug by Young Master Cheng. The house at the exit of the secret passage is said to be inhabited by Young Master Cheng's mistress, but in fact it is Young Master Cheng's confidant who is gathering information. Her name is Xiao Shuang and I have met her before."

As he spoke, Du Xing led Lin Jinyan to the right and walked a long way deeper. He looked up at the big rock at the top of the secret passage.
"Young Master Cheng said that in order to prevent one side from making a mistake and causing trouble for both sides, he specially placed a dragon-breaking stone here. It can be put down in a critical moment to block the secret passage and delay some time."