After being married off by my younger sister, I became the most beloved person in the palace

Gu Zhiyin raised her head slightly and saw that everyone was looking at her, so she said, "There are guards everywhere in the mansion. The Duke's Mansion is so large that it is not heavily guarded, but it is definitely not a place where you can just do anything without being noticed. But I was kidnapped all the way to the North Courtyard. I can explain that there are no servants because there are too many people at the banquet and they are too busy to take care of everything, but it doesn't make sense that there are no patrolling guards."

It was easy to bribe a maid to pour water on her and put aphrodisiac in the house, but it was not easy to transfer the patrolling guards away and be bold enough to kill someone in the mansion.

This matter requires a thorough investigation by the Duke and Duchess of the Protectorate.

"Even if the safety of the guests is the priority, this area shouldn't have been left unattended for so long. The Duke holds military power and is in a high position. Not to mention that he can get along well with all the civil and military officials in the court, but even if there is a grudge, it should be struck directly at the vital point instead of killing Commander Cheng's son in the mansion. This matter has an impact on the Duke's Mansion, but it can't shake the foundation, so I guess the other party is coming for Commander Cheng."

"Commander Cheng lost his beloved son, and what happened in the Duke's Mansion will also be blamed on the Duke's Mansion. The emperor values ​​Commander Cheng, but the Cheng family's foundation is not as good as the Duke's Mansion. The Duke's Mansion cannot remain indifferent. The result of the counterattack will either be a loss to both sides or Commander Cheng will lose power..."

The most likely possibility is that someone used the Duke of Huguo's Mansion to get rid of Commander Cheng.

Liu Dongmo listened quietly to Gu Zhiyin's analysis, and his heart was filled with shock. The Princess of Ming County was so perceptive about the situation in the court. She was really smart.

He had met Lord Gu. He seemed to be a very smart man. How could he raise such an outstanding daughter? But he was still just a little imperial scholar?

So this cleverness comes from the biological mother?

Gu Zhiyin didn't know what Lin Dongmo was thinking and how shocked he was. After a pause, he continued, "I was knocked unconscious and taken to the pond. The man left without doing anything to me, but that happened to be the place where Master Cheng had an accident. If I really fainted, Master Cheng would have been drowned by the old woman, and I would have been found nearby. Regardless of whether I did it or not, the crime of murder would fall on me. The Pingyang Palace would have offended the Cheng and Liu families, and a life would have been lost. Even with the old prince's military exploits, the emperor cannot be biased. Even if you, madam, believe in my innocence, the Cheng family will not let the Pingyang Palace go."

The wife of the Duke of Protectorate nodded, thinking that if the situation really turned out as Gu Zhiyin said, they would most likely not believe that Gu Zhiyin had killed the person. But regardless of whether it was her or not, Gu Zhiyin was the most suspicious, and the Cheng family would not let her go.

"Who wants to plot against you? Do you have a candidate in mind?" asked the wife of the Duke of Protectorate.

Gu Zhiyin pursed her lips and shook her head: "I don't know."

In fact, she had a guess in her mind. As for who hated her the most, or the Prince of Pingyang's Mansion, it was most likely the Third Prince. However, Gu Zhiyin had no evidence. Slandering the prince was a serious crime. She could not say anything before the Duke of Huguo's Mansion conducted a thorough investigation.

At this time, there was a knock on the door and the maid walked over and opened it.

A woman suddenly rushed in and ran towards Cheng Shuli. She hugged him tightly in her arms and said in a trembling voice with a hint of tears: "Shuli, my son, I'm scared to death!"

The person who came was Mrs. Cheng. Her hair was a little messy and her face was pale.

The Lady of the Protectorate looked at Mother An with an inquiring look.

Mother An was her most trusted mother, and it was Madam Cheng whom she went to find.

"When I found Madam Cheng, she had been knocked unconscious. She said she was out looking for Master Cheng, but was hit on the back of her head halfway through her journey, and she lost consciousness after that."

The Lady Protector of the Country was so angry that her liver hurt. It was rare for her to hold a banquet and so many things happened. This showed how much she was against the Liu family.

Mrs. Cheng held her son in her arms, and her heart finally settled down.

She was woken up by someone pinching her philtrum. Before she could react what had happened, she was told that her son was almost murdered. She was so scared that she almost fainted again. Fortunately, her mother told her that her son was fine and was saved by the Princess of Ming County.

Madam Cheng looked up at Gu Zhiyin, grabbed her hand and was so excited that she was a little incoherent: "County...County Princess, thank you for saving my son's life. I...I kowtow to you."

As she spoke, she knelt down in front of Gu Zhiyin.

Gu Zhiyin was startled and quickly pulled Madam Cheng to his side: "Madam Cheng, please get up quickly."

Mrs. Cheng didn't know how to express her gratitude to Gu Zhiyin. She not only saved her son, but also saved her life.

If Shuli is gone, there is no meaning in her living.

"Princess, you saved our family's lives. Even if I work like a slave, I can never repay your kindness." Mrs. Cheng's eyes turned red and she choked with sobs.

At this moment, she was still in shock and didn't dare to think that if it weren't for Princess Ming, her son would probably be a cold corpse.

"Madam Cheng, I'm sorry. It was my negligence in management that caused your young master to suffer this hardship. I feel really guilty." Madam Huguose bowed to Madam Cheng with an apologetic look on her face and said.

Madam Cheng raised her hand to wipe away her tears. Her son was safe and sound, and she calmed down a little. She said to the wife of the Duke of Huguo, "Madam, you are too kind. There are people who want to harm my son, and we cannot guard against them."

It would be a lie to say that she had no resentment in her heart, but Mrs. Cheng also knew that today's incident could not be blamed on the Duke of Huguo's Mansion. The people behind the scenes were clearly targeting her Cheng family. Those who were familiar with the Cheng family knew that her son was hard-won and was the lifeblood of her and her master.

If he attacked the Liu family without knowing right or wrong, he would undoubtedly fall into the trap of the person behind the scenes.

Madam Cheng took a deep breath and continued, "But the person behind this is really hateful. I hope you and Madam can find out the murderer."

"Yes, my Liu family will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give an explanation to the Cheng family." Lady Huguogong said in a deep voice.

Madam Cheng nodded slightly: "Shu Li was frightened, so we won't stay any longer and will leave first."

"Okay, I'll send someone to take you back." said the wife of the Duke of Protectorate.

Mrs. Cheng wanted to say no, but when she thought about the possibility that someone would dare to attack her son in the Duke of Huguo's Mansion, it would not be safe on the road. It would be safer with the escort of the Duke of Huguo's Mansion's guards, so she did not refuse.

"Princess, it's not convenient today. I will come to thank you another day." Madam Cheng turned and said to Gu Zhiyin.

Gu Zhiyin touched the top of Cheng Shuli's head and smiled faintly, "Mrs. Cheng, you are too polite."

Mrs. Cheng didn't say anything else. She remembered Gu Zhiyin's great kindness in her heart.

After seeing Madam Cheng off, Lady Huguo had no intention of returning to the banquet to entertain guests. After thinking for a while, she said to Liu Dongmo, "Go back to the banquet and tell your father that Zhenzhen is suddenly feeling unwell. I am worried about staying to take care of her."

Liu Dongmo agreed and turned away.