[Through the Book] The ancestor only wants to live a long life

This was the first time that Xia Hongyang had been insulted in front of others. But for some reason, he was not angry at all. Instead, he felt overwhelmed by the fierce stare and scolding of Anyang County Lady.

He knew from a young age that as a prince, he had no right to act on his own. Therefore, he was tactful and polite to everyone, weighing the pros and cons of everything he did.

Precisely because of his status, he always maintains the dignity of the royal family and will not allow himself to make any mistakes.

The people around him also live cautiously, bound by their status, rules and etiquette.

Even his father and mother had times when they had no choice but to compromise.

In his eighteen years of life, only the Princess Anyang in front of him was an exception!

She was casual, unbridled, strong-willed, and rude. But such a useless woman made him feel lively, smart, and touching.

After scolding someone, Lady Anyang was waiting for Xia Hongyang to fight back, but she was surprised by the other party's sudden burning gaze.

Just when he was about to ask if she was sick, Xu Changping said, "Please be patient, my lady."

Yun Shu also gave a helping hand to Princess Anyang at the right time.

Yun Shu was so frightened that her face turned pale. The people in front of her were the prince and princess! The county lady didn't even give them face! Should we say that the county lady was foolish and bold? Or was she really not afraid of death?

Princess Anyang finally stopped talking and waited to see what Xu Changping would say.

Xia Hongyang also withdrew his thoughts and looked at Xu Changping, "Fifth Young Master, do you have anything to say?"

"Exactly."

Xu Changping clasped his fists and bowed, saying respectfully, "Your Highness, I just tested the poison with the silver hairpin, and found no signs of poison. However, this does not mean that the princess's maid did not put anything in the tea."

"Perhaps, what was put into the tea was not poison? Or perhaps, the palace maid did not put anything into the tea at all, but just deliberately made it look like something was put into the tea to lure the county lady's maid into taking action?"

After these words were spoken, everyone showed a thoughtful expression.

Xia Hongyang's eyes flickered slightly, and he looked at Xu Changping with admiration. He was a talent, what a pity!

The fact that he could think of all these things was enough to show Xu Changping's wisdom. However, Xu Changping did not finish his words.

Then he continued, "The possibility of poisoning in public is too low. The most likely possibility is to use some innocuous powder, or simply not use anything. As long as the goal can be achieved, it would be the best.

“But what is the purpose of the princess’s trip and actions?

"I guess it's to teach the county lady a lesson because of the humiliation that Miss Liang suffered in Shun'an Marquis's Mansion.

"Let's get back to the drugging. Since the purpose is to teach the county lady a lesson, then, really don't put anything in the tea. If the county lady's maid has poor eyesight, or her attention is not on the county lady, and she didn't see the palace maid putting something in the tea, she naturally wouldn't rashly knock the teacup out of the county lady's hand.

"In this case, nothing will happen. How can we achieve our goal?

"So, in my opinion, it is more likely that something was put in the tea. Something that can cause diarrhea, itching, or acne on the face after consumption.

"In this way, even if the county lady's maidservant did not take action, the county lady herself would still be taught a lesson. The only difference is whether the county lady learns the lesson by suffering herself or by watching her personal maidservant suffer."

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

"No way? Did they really give me drugs?"

"I think Mr. Xu Wu's analysis makes a lot of sense!"

"Tsk tsk, I really didn't expect that..."

"It's such a pity for Master Xu Wu. How could he have injured his leg?"

"But it doesn't matter. With his status and talent, which lady wouldn't marry him?"

"This is good now. The family that initially disliked Master Xu Wu's disability and was unwilling to marry their daughter off is probably going to regret it now."

……

The topic in the crowd gradually deviated.

Xia Hongyang glanced at Lingchuan beside him and Liang Yulan who was standing with Wu Mingyu not far away. Seeing that they both had pale faces and panicked expressions, he realized that Xu Changping had guessed everything.

They did put drugs in the tea.

Xia Hongyang sighed secretly and looked at Anyang County Lord, "County Lord, there is no conclusion on this matter, why not just let it go, what do you think?"

Princess Anyang curled her lips and asked disdainfully, "Then I don't have to hand the maid over to the princess for disposal?"

"Need not."

"What if I don't agree?" Princess Anyang looked at Xia Hongyang with a smile.

Xia Hongyang smiled helplessly, but there was something else in his eyes. He said calmly, "If the county lady disagrees, I can only ask someone to find a doctor to check the tea."

That means, if the tea is fine, then Tingqin will be taken away, and she will even have to accept the corresponding punishment. It is no small matter to slander the princess.

On the other hand, if there was really something wrong with the tea, then she and Tingqin would be fine. She could even force the princess to apologize to her.

But is this useful?

He saved face, but he also completely offended Princess Lingchuan, the third prince, and Concubine Liang.

Now, the conflict between the Third Prince's family and her is still limited to the matter of Liang Yulan. If she really insists on not giving in today and keeps holding on to Princess Lingchuan, the conflict will escalate.

Princess Anyang rarely used her brain, but before she could make a decision, she saw Tingqin, who was kneeling on the ground, shaking her head at her.

Yun Shu beside her kept pulling her sleeves, her eyes twitching as if she was winking at her.

At this moment, Xia Hongyang spoke again, "County Lady, don't worry too much, just follow your heart."

Princess Anyang looked at Xia Hongyang in astonishment, feeling completely baffled.

She actually saw indulgence and pampering in Xia Hongyang's eyes!

Oh, she must have seen it wrong!

Princess Anyang touched her arm subconsciously. What should she do? She felt that the Third Prince might be seriously ill. He looked at her strangely from the beginning.

Recovering her scattered thoughts, Princess Anyang looked at Xu Changping beside her and said politely, "Thank you, Fifth Master, for helping Anyang out. In this matter, Anyang is willing to follow Fifth Master's advice."

Xu Changping smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said, "Then I will take over your duties and tell you my suggestions."

Princess Anyang: "Please speak."

Xu Changping didn't even look at the others, his eyes fell on Yun Shu who was beside Anyang County Lord. From the moment he started to help Anyang County Lord out of trouble, he found that Miss Yun Wu was finally willing to shift her gaze from Anyang County Lord to him.

When his words really turned the situation around for the county lady, he noticed that Miss Yun Wu's gaze on him gradually became more intense, with a bit of the same respect she gave to the county lady Anyang.

At this moment, Miss Yun Wu was also looking at him with burning eyes, her face full of anticipation.

Xu Changping couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth. Such a gaze really made people feel happy.