After marrying the heirless prince, I gave birth to three children

The Imperial Preceptor now admitted to the crimes of murdering the little grandson of the emperor and killing the villagers of Lingxiang Village. Xiao Ji naturally had to ask about what happened, record the confession, and then let the Imperial Preceptor sign it.

At this moment, the national teacher was taken to the place for interrogation.

Xiao Ji took a half step back and handed the blueprint to Si Nan, saying, "This pair of hairpins is custom-made and very valuable. I'm afraid there are only a limited number of them in the capital. Let's have someone check and see if they can find anything."

Even though it happened twenty years ago, it turned out to be nothing if you checked.

"Yes."

Sinan turned around to make arrangements.

Only then did Xiao Ji step in and follow.

The Imperial Master was tied up tightly and knelt on the ground.

Xiao Ji walked to the head and sat down, his expression serious and his eyes cold. "Since you have confessed to the crime, now please explain how it happened."

The rag was taken out of the imperial teacher's mouth.

He had been sobbing non-stop, but when he finally had the chance to speak, he suddenly lost his voice and didn't know what to say.

Continue to defend Concubine Li?

Xiao Ji will definitely not listen!

But if I don’t say it... wouldn’t that mean I’d be allowing Xiao Ji to slander me?

The two of them were in a stalemate for a moment, and neither of them spoke first.

Xiao Ji asked, "You don't want to say it?"

"It's okay, I can give you some time to think about it..."

He wanted to delay time and investigate Concubine Li!

This thought flashed through the Imperial Master's mind, and he said, "I'll tell you."

"..."

This interrogation was very detailed, and since it was indeed conducted by the Imperial Master, all the details matched perfectly.

After the interrogation, he signed his name.

The Imperial Master then asked, "When will the execution take place..."

Before he could finish his words, the rag was stuffed into his mouth again.

He was tied up and thrown back into the cell.

"Make sure you keep an eye on him." Xiao Ji's voice was cold. "Don't let him die."

Although what the Imperial Master explained today was quite detailed.

But he was vague about some of the details. In the Zhaozhao case, he only said that it was because of Master Wufa's prediction last time that he lost his holy heart, so he wanted to take revenge.

Xiao Ning's existence was hidden.

As for the case in Lingxiang Village, the details he hid seemed to be related to Concubine Li.

Needs to be checked carefully.

Si Nan immediately agreed, "Yes, Your Highness, don't worry."

The Imperial Master's life is of paramount importance right now, and Xiao Ning can't easily arrange for manpower, which is why...

Si Nan followed beside him and whispered, "Your Highness, the eldest princess's actions today were too blatant."

After going to the Weiyang Palace and seeing the extra hairpin, he went straight to the Heavenly Prison and said a few such clumsy words.

If something happens to the Imperial Master afterwards...

"Do you have any evidence?" Xiao Ji asked back.

Sinan paused slightly before reacting.

Yes.

Although the eldest princess's actions today were blatant, they didn't really leave any concrete evidence. Once the Imperial Master dies...

No matter what doubts you have, there is no evidence to prove them.

This also concerns Concubine Li.

Your Majesty would never want to cause a big uproar and let everyone know about it.

This is a conspiracy.

That's why Xiao Ji repeatedly instructed Si Nan to keep an eye on the life of the national teacher.

When Xiao Ji came out of the prison, it was already late at night.

He immediately jumped on his horse and rode straight to the Prince's Mansion!

It’s all the Imperial Master’s fault.

He has been wasting his time and is so tired that he is now busy. He is afraid that he will not be able to have dinner with the Crown Princess today.

The Prince's Mansion was brightly lit.

From a distance, Xiao Ji saw a figure standing tall and gracefully under the gate.

Lanterns were hung under the beams, and the warm light fell on Xie Yao, making her look particularly warm.

Xiao Ji's heart suddenly softened.

Before the horse had stopped, he easily jumped off the horse, walked quickly towards Xie Yao, and stopped at a distance.

He had just come out of the prison, so it was inevitable that he was tainted with bad luck.

"It's so windy outside, why did you come out?"

Xie Yao didn't care about that. When she saw Xiao Ji stop, she took the initiative to step forward and said in a cheerful voice, "Wait for His Highness."

Her soft little hand hooked around Xiao Ji's broad palm and pulled him towards the mansion.

The words he said were even more soothing, "Your Highness, you have worked hard today."

Xiao Ji's hand followed her fingertips upwards, holding her entire hand in his palm and gently stroking it, "It's because I came back late and was unable to accompany the Crown Princess for dinner..."

Xie Yao turned to look at him with a playful look in her eyes, "But, I haven't eaten yet."

Xiao Ji understood instantly: the Crown Princess was waiting for him.

He was touched but frowned at the same time, "How can you be hungry?"

"I'm not stupid." Xie Yao said, "I had some snacks to fill my stomach."

She glanced at Xiao Ji's slightly frowned brows and said softly, "I want to wait for His Highness."

How could Xiao Ji feel so angry anymore?

It's all his fault.

After the couple had dinner, Xiao Ji told Xie Yao about what happened today.

Wait until he finishes.

But he saw Xie Yao staring at him with burning eyes, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, as if she was facing a great enemy.

"Yaoyao, have you thought of anything?" Xiao Ji asked hurriedly.

Women are meticulous, and Yaoyao has always been careful and intelligent...

"Your Highness is very knowledgeable about women's jewelry styles." Xie Yao crossed her arms around her chest, with her slender arms folded under her chest.

It looks more upright.

Her face was serious, with a hint of questioning in it.

Xiao Ji was not angry, but secretly happy in his heart, so...is the Crown Princess jealous?

He looked at Xie Yao in front of him and felt that his Crown Princess looked so... cute!

He embraced her in his arms and lifted her up by the waist, "Yaoyao, listen to my explanation."

Xie Yao struggled for a moment, but still asked another serious question, "I heard that you asked Brother Hao to do something, and he..."

Xiao Ji blocked her lips and explained after a long while, "I have arranged for someone to protect her."

What happened last time will definitely not happen again.

The red candle tent is warm here.

After being assigned a task, Zhao Hao finally returned to the Zhao family after a busy day.

But just as he arrived outside the Zhao family's door, he saw a thin and tall figure like a green bamboo standing by the wall.

Even her temperament is like that of green bamboo, tenacious and unyielding!

"Master Li?"

Zhao Hao saw the man clearly and immediately lost his voice, "Why are you here?"

This person was none other than Li Shuo, the runner-up in this year's exam, who had received flowers from Zhao Ying on his tall horse last time.

Li Shuo had obviously been waiting for some time, and his slender hands were red under the bright moonlight.

Li Shuo looked at Zhao Hao, nodded slightly, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Zhao Hao."

"I'm here to look for you."

Zhao Hao opened his mouth wide, "Huh?"

He didn't remember any interactions with Li Shuo, and...

Li Shuo looked around, confirmed that no one was around, and then said, "I'd like to ask you to introduce me to the Crown Princess."