Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Her expression was so frank and clear that Xu Fengchi didn't know how to continue the conversation.

After all, he is a grown man, and it is inconvenient for him to say these things to her.

But he would be even more worried about handing it over to someone else.

After thinking for a long time, Xu Fengchi finally spoke tactfully:

"Yes, you... Ye Heng had other intentions before, and he almost married you into the Han family. But it's been a long time since that happened. You have been in Beijing for a few months. Do you have a favorite family?"

Ye Jingyan put down the teacup.

Ye Yunfeng changed his sitting position.

Even Xiaowu, whose little hand was holding the pastry, stopped in mid-air, and looked at his elder sister with his big eyes blinking.

——Uncle Xu, are you asking about my sister's marriage?!

Although Xiaowu is young, he understands what Xu Fengchi means.

But...how will my sister respond?

Ye Chutang raised his eyebrows slightly.

Before coming, she did not expect Xu Fengchi to talk to her about these things, but as soon as Sun said that just now, she had already expected it in her heart, so she was not surprised to hear it now.

She smiled and said, "I think this is fine now."

Xu Fengchi was stunned.

"you……"

"The things I was busy with before have finally come to an end, and I can take a good rest for a while. Of course, I can't really stop for too long, after all, the business of the wine shop and the shops downstairs still needs to be done."

There was no mention of marriage in their conversation.

Xu Fengchi knew that she was a very thoughtful person and that she really did not think things through when she said that.

but……

Xu Fengchi sighed.

"Chu Tang, you are very smart. I know that you can live a good life without relying on anyone. But... you are only seventeen. You have a bright future ahead of you. If you can have someone who is compatible with you by your side, it will be a precious fate."

Ye Chutang knew that it was not easy for him to say such words.

She was not ungrateful.

She wouldn't take other people's advice to heart, but Xu Fengchi was different.

Xu Fengchi seemed to be lost in memories, his gaze looking a little distant.

"Your father once told me that marrying your mother was the happiest thing in his life."

After Ye Zheng passed the imperial examination and entered the officialdom, he rose rapidly in the career of an official. However, from beginning to end, Li Niang was the only one by his side.

The couple is deeply in love and has been married for several years without even having a quarrel, which has attracted the envy of countless people.

A few vague fragments flashed through Ye Chutang's mind.

That was the original owner's deeply hidden memory. Although many years had passed, it still warmed one's heart when one recalled it.

She nodded slightly: "My mother also said something like this."

So even if she died on the way north, she never regretted it at all because she was with Ye Zheng.

Xu Fengchi knew that she was very opinionated, and he didn't expect to persuade her with just one or two words, so he just said:

"You can do anything big, let alone these. I won't say too much. Just know that no matter what you choose in the future, this place is half your mother's home!"

Ye Chutang didn't expect him to say such words and was stunned.

Immediately, a smile slowly spread across the corners of her lips, and there seemed to be a slight ripple in her eyes.

"Chutang knows your intentions and is grateful."

……

After lunch, Ye Chutang chatted with Xu Fengchi for a while.

About the court meeting and the specific circumstances of these cases.

"Although today is a day off, the people in the Dali Temple and the Censorate are actually busy. The Prince of Qi, Xiao Chengxuan, is involved in a lot of cases and officials. It will take a long time to investigate just the ones that Xu Jie confessed."

His Majesty had given them ten days to investigate the case, and it was rare for Xu Fengchi to present that testimony.

The details still need to be carefully checked and confirmed. Xu Fengchi was so busy before that he didn't get a good night's sleep, so he just took this day off.

He has to go back and continue his work tomorrow.

Ye Chutang expressed his understanding: "The Qi King's power is complex and intertwined, and it is indeed impossible to investigate it all in a short time."

What's more, he has Concubine Ru and Jiang Zhaoyuan behind him, they will never sit and wait for death.

It is unknown how many twists and turns there will be in the process.

Xu Fengchi put his hands behind his back and sighed, "But no matter what, Xiao Chengxuan has been demoted to a commoner. If he wants to stir up trouble again, it won't be that easy."

Having said this, he glanced at Ye Chutang.

"I know you are not satisfied with this result, but there is no rush. As the case continues to be investigated, perhaps..."

Having said this, he also paused.

Ye Chutang smiled indifferently: "I understand."

In fact, no one can guarantee this "maybe".

If Emperor Mu Wu really wanted to save his son, he had plenty of ways to do it.

Ye Chutang had not expected to take the life of a beloved prince just like that.

She changed the subject: "You just said that in addition to the matter of the Changzhou granary, the construction of the Li River embankment has also begun to be reviewed?"

"good."

Xu Fengchi's expression became much more serious.
"This year, many places in Southern Sui have experienced continuous rains and floods. However, the Li River embankment was built at great expense and was specially reinforced and repaired before. It shouldn't have been washed away so easily. Xu Jie mentioned this in his testimony. I guess... a lot of people who embezzled money will be implicated."

"Do you still remember Sun Lian?"

Hearing the name, Ye Chutang's eyelashes fluttered slightly.

She nodded: "I remember."

A former doctor in the Ministry of Works, he was dismissed and exiled for embezzling 130,000 taels of silver.

On the day of leaving Beijing, Ye Chutang went to see him off.

"He is also involved in this case."

Xu Fengchi looked around and lowered his voice.

"I guess that the money that was allocated was distributed through his hands."

Ye Chutang understood instantly: "You mean, he knows where the money went?"

Xu Fengchi shook his head: "That's not the point. The point is that he seems to have been instructed to do this."

There are so many corrupt officials in the world, layer upon layer from top to bottom, it's nothing rare.

But if someone found a way to get this money out...it wouldn't be just embezzlement.

"We haven't found out who it is yet, but...it may be related to Xiao Chengxuan."

The more Xu Fengchi investigated, the more shocked he became.

This once glorious Prince Qi actually did so many shameful things behind the scenes!

Ye Chutang lowered his eyes.

"The truth will come out someday."

……

Time passed quickly and it was already Shenshi, and Ye Chutang and his group finally said goodbye and left.

Looking at the carriage disappearing around the corner, Sun felt melancholy. When she turned around, she couldn't help but pinch Xu Fengchi secretly.

Xu Fengchi throbbed with pain.

"Ayu, what are you doing?"

What kind of anger is this?

Sun said nothing, pulled him back to the room and closed the door.

Xu Fengchi was confused: "What's going on? Who provoked you again?"

Sun was angry: "Who else could it be! How did you talk to Chu Tang today!?" (End of this chapter)