The dishes at Chun Man Lou are indeed as good as their reputation, and Xiao Yining ate them with relish.

Wan Niang glanced at her daughter's bulging belly and couldn't help but sigh, "Let's walk around the streets first to help these two kids digest their food, and then take the carriage back."

"I'll ask Ah Da to send the lunch box back first and then come to pick us up." Pei Yi poked Xiao Yining's stomach and found that it bounced back, which made him laugh. He turned around and looked at Wang Gungun, warning him, "If you provoke me again next time, you'll go hungry."

Little Yining eats so much just to compete with him.

"Hmph, kids are kids. What's wrong with me eating a few more bites..." Wang Gungun pouted and wanted to say something else, but was frightened by Pei Yi's stern eyes and stopped talking in grievance.

Humph, that’s nothing great.

He also has a psychopath.

Wang Gungun looked at the old Taoist priest, who was gnawing on a pig's trotter with great effort using his only front teeth.

Wang Gungun: ..., the friendship is over

At this moment, the streets have returned to normal, and the scattered dirt has disappeared. It is obvious that because it has happened too many times, the vendors on both sides have numbly accepted it all and decorated this virtual prosperity.

The group of people strolled leisurely on the street. This was Xiao Yining's second time strolling around the streets of Yanjing. He usually traveled in a horse-drawn carriage and could only take a quick look from the carriage. There was nothing new about it.

"Qingjie, look, there's a clay figurine vendor over there." Wan Niang pointed to a small stall not far away, where an old man was concentrating on making shapes with colored clay.

Such stalls are very common here, but it was the first time for little Yining to see one. She immediately let go of her mother's hand and ran to the stall, pointing at the little monkey and shouting that she wanted one.

"Okay, buy one for your cousin and Gungun as well." Wan Niang replied with a curved eye.

Pei Yi raised his eyebrows, but actually he didn't need this.

At this moment, he felt two soft touches on his palms, pulling him to the stall.

"Uncle, ask the old man to make a clay figure that looks like us." Little Yining said, pointing at the lifelike little clay figure.

"I want a little beauty. After all, I was a cute little girl in my previous life." Wang Gungun also made a request.

Several people were enjoying themselves in front of the stall, not noticing the sound of horse hooves coming from afar.

……

Today is a rare leisure time for Zhang Bufan. He sipped tea leisurely, hoping that there would be more days like this, with no trouble in the streets and no disputes among the people.

There is no way. Although Yanjing seems peaceful, there are undercurrents inside.

This morning, the emperor was in a bad mood and scolded all the ministers of the six ministries. He also dragged him out and asked him to supervise the public security of Yanjing. Fortunately, he did not do anything wrong and was conscientious in his position. The emperor saw it and did not scold him after all.

Zhang Bufan sat in his seat, thinking about beautiful things.

"Sir, come back to your senses!" At this time a shocking roar sounded in his ears.

His hands trembled, and all the tea spilled onto his official robes. "What, what's the matter?"

The chief detective wiped his sweat and said in panic, "The son of Marquis Qiyuan was beaten for riding his horse in the street and injuring someone. He was almost beaten to death."

Zhang Bufan jumped up immediately. "He rode his horse in the street again? Who beat him? What's his rank? What's his family background? Tell me quickly."

"You'd better go and take a look for yourself!" The chief constable was speechless. He still couldn't believe the news he had just received.

"Useless stuff."

Zhang Bufan and his men arrived at the scene and were almost frightened to death by the chaotic scene. The prince of Qiyuanhou was bruised and swollen by being stepped on by a woman in yellow. His cronies were not much better off and all fell to the ground screaming.

"Master Zhang." Wan Niang shouted loudly.

Zhang Bufan quickly straightened his sleeves, stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Madam, if you have any grievances, you can go to Jingzhao Yinfu to find me. Why, why do you have to commit a crime here?"

"Master Zhang, this man rode his horse to commit murder. He first knocked over a stall and then injured someone." Wan Niang pointed at the fallen Taoist priest and said angrily, "He also colluded with the beggars to kidnap children."

"You are slandering me, I didn't do anything." The man on the ground said with difficulty.

Wan Niang pressed the prince's head down a little more and said sternly, "If it weren't for the chaos you caused, how could my three children suddenly disappear? How dare you say you didn't collude?"

"If anything happens to my sister Qing, I will kill you."

"Sister Qing?" Zhang Bufan was stunned. This name sounded so familiar.

"You shrew, you blame me for not taking good care of the child. Do you know who I am? My father is Marquis Qiyuan. If you dare to hit me, my father will take your life. If you are disrespectful to the king, you can expect your entire clan to be killed!" The son of Marquis Qiyuan said, spitting out blood.

"Punish the entire clan?" Wan Niang sneered. "I want to see how your father, Marquis Qi Yuan, is going to execute them?"

……

Sheng Jingchen looked at Zhang Bufan, who was kneeling on the ground, with cold contempt. From time to time, he heard the miserable howls of Qi Yuanhou and his son being beaten with sticks. He said, "These twelve children disappeared at the same time. You are really doing a good job as Jingzhao Yin!"

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have already sent people to look for them. We will definitely find Lin Yining and the little grandson of Duke Chen." Zhang Bufan wiped the sweat from his forehead and cursed in his heart. This prince of Qiyuanhou was a troublemaker. Every time he rode wildly, he would send people to persuade him, but the playboy still did what he wanted. Today, he finally offended the tough guy. Not only was he unlucky, but he also suffered.

"Well, if these children can't be found, you don't have to be the Jingzhao Yin anymore." Sheng Jingchen said coldly with a frosty face, waving his hand to signal him to leave quickly.

Zhang Bufan glanced at Qi Yuanhou and his son who were still being beaten, and nodded repeatedly as if he had been pardoned.

Sheng Jingchen turned his eyes to his niece who was crying silently beside him, and his heart softened. Although this was their second meeting, this niece had always been very concerned about him, and often asked Pei Dafu to send him some household items. Her hands were so strong that she could hold an embroidery needle to make clothes like an ordinary person. I think she worked hard for this.

I really took a lot of trouble for my cousin.

Except for the eldest, all of my cousin's children are extremely strong, which is rare in the world. Pei Dafu heard that the eldest is quite similar to himself and is very smart. He will find a way to meet him someday.

"Wanniang, please go back first. The city gate has been sealed. I think those criminals will be caught soon, and Qingjie will be able to return home safely."

Wan Niang wiped away her tears and knelt in front of Sheng Jingchen. "Thank you, uncle. I know you are busy with government affairs and have no free time, but I still bothered you. It is Wan Niang's fault. I hope you don't blame me."

"Oh, young lady, what are you doing? His Majesty is so happy that you are here. You have helped his Majesty find out the disloyal ministers and understand their evil ambitions. You have done a great job." Pei Dafu coaxed Wan Niang with just a few words.

"Yes, is that so? But I did hear someone today saying that the prince of Qiyuanhou might be pretending." Wan Niang looked at the father and son who were still being beaten, and thought of the three people whose whereabouts were unknown. If she had known this, she would not have gone out today, but she would have encountered such a disaster.

She shed a few tears, feeling extremely sad.

Sheng Jingchen and Pei Dafu both frowned and looked outside.

Pretending?

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