Favoring the concubine and killing the wife? She divorced the concubine and lived with her concubine

"Did you discover it too?" Su Ze asked behind him.

"Well, this one said they'll have it in stock tonight." Xiao Lan answered softly.

"Well, only his family has it. This incense shop belongs to the Pan family. Incense shops before were all shops built from scratch, but this Pan family shop was the only one that was negotiated with the head of the Pan family personally."

"What do you mean?" Xiao Lan was confused for a moment.

"Go back and talk."

Fang Qingqing was confused and quickly followed the two back to the inn.

In the room, Su Ze's expression was also difficult to relax. He wanted to find out something that could give Xiao Lan some good clues.

But now it seems that everyone is circling here and no one can escape.

"Pan Yingqiu had previously revealed her intention to marry me among the ladies of the capital. When the incense shop first became popular, Cui You personally approached the head of the Pan family and said he wanted to do business with him."

"Are you part of this, too?" Fang Qingqing threw herself onto the bed this time. "This is truly terrifying! Who are you? Why would you go through so much trouble?"

"I have a close friend, known to everyone. He is the heir of the Marquisate, serving under the Crown Prince."

Xiao Lan supported her forehead with her fingers, rubbing them back and forth. "Then... your friend will definitely help the prince, right? He won't let the prince be wronged. If he implicates you, it won't be easy for him either. Isn't the Marquis's official position very important? Can he help?"

Su Ze paused, "Can..."

This is what he wanted to say to Xiao Lan, "Come with me to see the prince."

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The road to the Marquis's Mansion was very narrow, and after many twists and turns, he finally reached the back door of the mansion. Su Ze knocked on the door, and a servant who had been waiting for a long time saw that it was Su Ze and led him in directly.

As he walked along, Xiao Lan could only sigh that the Xiao residence in South City, which was already one of the best, was nothing compared to this Marquis' Mansion.

In the end, the three of them entered a study.

I saw an old man sitting there. His posture was upright and dignified, his back was straight, his broad shoulders were slightly stretched back, and his hands were naturally placed on the armrests. He had an aura that could not be ignored.

Standing next to him was likely the Crown Prince. He lowered his head slightly, his hands folded before him. Though his posture was a bit respectful, it couldn't conceal the confidence and composure that emanated from him. He was whispering something to the old Marquis, and when he turned and saw someone approaching, he waved.

"Everyone, please take a seat. I feel this is a matter of great importance, so I've informed my father. I hope he'll hear the whole story before making a final decision."

Xiao Lan and Fang Qingqing bowed hurriedly, "Greetings, Lord Marquis, and Crown Prince. I am..."

"Junior greets the Marquis." Su Ze also clasped his fists and bowed, very respectfully.

"Okay, okay, no need for introductions, no need to be so polite, just sit down and talk." The prince had looked so superior just now, but now he seemed to be very easy to talk to.

The old marquis sitting next to him also responded, "Well, I know you are from the Xiao family of Nancheng. Please tell me the whole story."

Xiao Lan was a bit reserved at first, after all, the old man's aura was so strong that it made her feel a little uncomfortable. Fang Qingqing was even more nervous, supporting Xiao Lan and not knowing whether to ask her to sit on the left or right.

Fortunately, Su Ze helped her sit down first, and then he sat down himself, without any hesitation.

The prince's eyes lit up, as if he had seen something remarkable. However, due to the presence of the old marquis, he dared not say anything, and only cast a playful look at Su Ze, but Su Ze ignored him.

"Go ahead." The old marquis waited patiently for everyone to sit down before asking.

"I'd like to ask first, have you concluded that Cui You is the prince's man?" Xiao Lan said bluntly, while Su Ze looked at the Marquis's eyes. No one had said whether it was true or not, not even the prince was clear.

"So what? So what if it isn't?" The old marquis did not give a definite answer. This was the first time they met, so he would not reveal it casually even if Su Ze was there.

Xiao Lan was dissatisfied, but didn't dare to express it. He just said, "Then let's just say it's the prince's turn."

Xiao Lan told the Marquis everything she had discussed with Su Ze. However, she omitted the part about Liu Hu helping Liu Yu rob people on the road, and only said that Liu Yu had sent people to basically take over that section of the road.

"You're saying that the Third Prince is using your Xiao family's business connections in the capital to frame the Crown Prince for rebellion?" The Marquis's fingers tapped lightly on the edge of the armrest, making a rhythmic, dull sound. "That's a very bold guess."

His cloudy eyes were filled with ruthlessness as he looked at Xiao Lan again.

Su Ze took over and said, "Although I have no engagement with the Pan family, there are rumors after all. When the time comes, they will use it as an excuse to say that I have a close relationship with the prince, which may implicate the Marquis' Mansion."

The old marquis snorted coldly, "Since he has such a big plan, he will not let go of anyone around the prince, especially the marquis' mansion!" After that, he glanced at Xiao Lan and said, "Leave the affairs of the capital to me. You and Su Ze return to the south city and intercept the cargo ship."

The old marquis' words seemed to be a lifeline to Xiao Lan, but Xiao Lan was still worried. "If we stop that ship and prevent it from entering the capital, will the Xiao family be safe?"

"Nothing? If I said nothing, I'd be lying. The Third Prince is very thoughtful. Perhaps that boat is just the first step. There's a second and a third, but where they are, neither you nor I know." The old marquis stood up with the help of the handrail. "Your Xiao family is the fuse. Go back and deal with the boat first."

Xiao Lan stopped pestering him and left without forgetting to remind him that she had booked the Immortal Incense for tonight. The old marquis nodded and said, "I'll make the arrangements."

I left the mansion through the back door, but passed the main gate on the way back.

Xiao Lan and Fang Qingqing stood side by side in front of the majestic gate of the Marquis's mansion. Looking up, they were filled with awe. The grandeur of this mansion far surpassed any of the large mansions they had seen in those bustling tourist attractions.

"We are just ants that are trampled upon by them!" Fang Qingqing couldn't help but complain.

"Don't talk nonsense in the capital." Su Ze still reminded.

Fang Qingqing nodded, remaining silent all the way until they returned to the inn. Liu Hu was already waiting there, and upon seeing them return, he anxiously asked about their whereabouts.

"What happened? Why did he find a stranger to deliver a message to me? I almost got into a fight with him."

Fang Qingqing recounted what had just happened in the Marquis' Mansion.

"That should be the person sent by the Marquis to find you. The Marquis has promised to help. We don't need to worry about the affairs in the capital. Just go back to the South City and intercept the cargo ship." Fang Qingqing asked the waiter for hot tea, poured a cup for everyone, sighed lightly, and took a sip of tea.

"Isn't that enough? Wouldn't it be enough to just intercept the cargo ship?" Liu Hu felt relieved instantly and picked up the hot tea and drank it.

Su Ze frowned and said nothing, "What does Lin Rui do? A medicine dealer? Just to make magic incense?"