The cannon fodder stepmother dressed as the villain Zai Zai

Soon, we arrived at the young master’s courtyard.

Sheng Lixuan is waiting for him here.

"Master Hou, if you have anything to do with me, please come to me."

Lu Jingming saluted respectfully with an indifferent expression.

Sheng Lixuan turned his head to look at him, and then expressed his thoughts:

"Jingming, it's a troubled time in the Hou Mansion now."

"You have also heard about the destruction of the Madam's portrait. Now Wu Daoren has made a new portrait and hung it in the young master's room. I'm afraid something will go wrong again."

"So during this period, I have to trouble you to spend more time on taking care of this portrait. Is it possible for you to do it?"

Lu Jingming frowned.

He thought Sheng Lixuan was looking for him, but it turned out that he wanted him to protect the portrait...

What is this?
How can I say that he is also a general, although his official rank is not high, but he is looking at portraits in this prince's mansion?

If these were told, they would inevitably arouse the ridicule of some colleagues in the army.

Lu Jingming was originally reluctant to work as a martial arts master for the young master. When he heard the news, he felt a little unhappy.

But the Marquis had already spoken, and it was difficult for him to find any reason to refute his refusal.

Lu Jingming thought about it again and suddenly became enlightened.

Although guarding the portrait is not a small job, if it is true as the Marquis said, then the murderer is determined to destroy the portrait of the late Madam.

Then you can get closer to the water and get the moon first.

At that time, maybe when the thief is committing murder, we can take the opportunity to catch him and get this credit.

Fortunately, it would be a good thing to show off in front of everyone in the Qingdu Marquis Mansion, show off well, and make the Marquis look at you a few times, which would be of great benefit to your future development and promotion.

As long as he analyzed these clearly, Lu Yangming readily accepted it, no longer hesitated, and readily agreed:
"Yes, Lord Marquis. Jingming will try his best to handle this matter and will never let Lord Marquis worry."

Seeing Lu Jingming so reasonable.

Sheng Lixuan originally thought he was unwilling.

But after thinking about it, Lu Jingming is now the one with the highest martial arts skills in the Hou family.

Protecting the late Madam's portrait may seem like a small matter to others, but in Sheng Lizuan's eyes it is a big deal.

Sheng Lixuan nodded happily, helped Lu Jingming up, and said to him:
"Okay, Jing Ming. Your words are enough."

"You have a good record in the army. When this period of time passes, I will definitely say a few good words for you in front of His Majesty."

Hearing what Sheng Lixuan said so furiously, Lu Jingming felt as if he had been given a shot of chicken blood, unable to contain his excitement.

"Don't worry, Lord Marquis. With Jing Ming here, there will be no damage to Madam's portrait. Otherwise, Jing Ming will come to see you!"

This is what Lu Jingming said.

Sheng Lixuan could hold back his worries.

Only then did he walk out of the courtyard.

Lu Jingming's next errand.

He also moved the training location on the martial arts training ground to the young master's courtyard.

On weekdays, the young master’s martial arts lessons are taught in this courtyard.

It would also be nice to take care of the late Madam's portrait.

Fortunately, these days, he and the young master are getting along quite happily.

They also got a lot closer to each other.

Otherwise, we have to be under the same roof as this young master.

Lu Jingming was deeply unwilling.

Watching Sheng Lixuan walk away, Lu Jingming walked into the house and admired the newly painted portrait of the late Madam in the study. He couldn't help but click his tongue and sighed secretly.

"Oh, this portrait is an excellent one. It is different from the previous one. I'm afraid only Wu Taoist in Yanducheng can have such a handwriting."

Combined with the fact that Wu Daoren entered Cuilanxuan not long ago, Lu Jingming's mind was sharp.Think clearly about the causes and consequences quickly.

He lowered his head and said thoughtfully: It seems that our Mrs. Xu is quite capable, and she can even invite five Taoists.

Speaking of Xu Yaqin.

Two adults from the Criminal Department of Dali Temple questioned her in Cuilan Pavilion.

The only questions asked were where Xu Yaqin went, who he met, and what he did on the day of the incident, and asked about the specific details in between.

Xu Yaqin had nothing to hide and answered truthfully.

Ye Jing's visit was originally to confuse the murderer.

Seeing that the interrogation was over, he did not deliberately make things difficult for Xu Yaqin, got up and left Cuilanxuan.

But when leaving, Ye Jing also specifically asked:

"Mrs. Xu, although there is nothing wrong with the interrogation process, your suspicion has not been cleared yet."

"Even if the Marquis thinks you are innocent, from our Dali Temple point of view, if there is no evidence, it will not count."

"So during this period, I hope you stay well in Cuilan Xuan. After we find out the real culprit, we will naturally clear my wife's name."

Xu Yaqin is a smart person. She quickly understood the meaning of Ye Jing's words, so she looked calm and said cooperatively:

"Then I will listen to you two adults."

"Just stay peacefully during this period and try not to cause trouble to the adults."

"Well, that's the best."

Send away the two adults from the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple.

The personal maid Xuanhe beside her became a little anxious and kept asking her:

"Madam, why did the Marquis get rid of his prejudice against us? Why did Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment say that we were suspicious?"

Seeing that this guy was still in the dark, Xu Yaqin explained to her:
"Haven't you heard yet? Mr. Ye made it clear that after the real culprit is found, we will be cleared."

Only then did Xuan He react belatedly.

"Oh, madam, what you mean is that Lord Ye knows that we are innocent?"

Xu Yaqin looked at her with a feeling of hatred and said:
"Of course, I guess he did it to confuse the real culprit."

At this time, Xuan He couldn't help but sigh:
"Sigh, I didn't expect that Song Wentong's influence in the Hou Mansion is really deep-rooted. We are obviously very careful."

"He actually knows that we have evidence of his crime. He really has great powers."

Xuan He just said something carelessly, but Xu Yaqin listened to it in her heart.

She frowned, realizing that things were not simple.

"Wait Xuanhe, what did you just say?"

Xuanhe looked at Madam's solemn expression, a little puzzled, and replied:
"I said he has great powers and even knows the evidence we have. Madam, is there anything wrong with what you said?"

Xu Yaqin looked excited, stood up suddenly, and said:
"No, there is nothing wrong with what you said, but this is exactly the problem!"

Xuanhe didn't know much about it and asked:

"Where do you start talking about this, ma'am?"

Xu Yaqin calmly analyzed: "You think, we were in the back garden with Miss Jiang that day, who else knows about this besides us?"

Xuanhe thought for a while and suddenly screamed.

"Madam, you mean the servant who kept watch that night?"

Xu Yaqin nodded, confirming her answer.

"Yes, it must have been a servant of Night Watch who leaked this matter to Song Wentong, otherwise he would not have known about it."

Xu Yaqin suddenly had an idea.

"Yes, servant, find that servant!"

(End of this chapter)