The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua accompanied Gu Li to finish dinner before returning to Prince Xian's Mansion. As soon as they entered the door, they heard Hao Xiong's hearty laughter.

"Hao Xiong is back?"

Zhao Xuan looked at Gu Zhanghua in surprise.

"It should be about the same date."

The two of them hurried to the main hall, where there were still quite a few people.

Hao Xiong was eating a bowl of food while talking, Xiao Yixian was sitting quietly beside him listening, Huang Shuo was squatting on the ground checking the pile of crossbow arrows, and Tian Xueyan was leaning over to hand Huang Shuo a cup of tea.

Zhao Xuan stepped forward and punched Hao Xiong in the chest.

"You're finally back. Did your journey go smoothly?"

The rice in Hao Xiong's mouth was almost knocked out by Zhao Xuan's punch. He covered his mouth and swallowed the rice hard, complaining to Zhao Xuan.

"Sister, you beat me as soon as I got back. I was eating dry food all the way back to report. Can you please let me have a good hot meal?"

Zhao Xuan smiled awkwardly and rubbed Hao Xiong's chest.

"I'm just worried about you. King Rongdi drew the blueprints for my special crossbow and has been looking for me everywhere to settle accounts. I'm afraid his people will follow the clues and find you!"

Hao Xiong's face turned pale, he put the rice bowl on the table, and his eyes widened.

"What?! The Rongdi cavalryman you injured was the Rongdi King? Then, will I bring this batch of crossbows back to you and put you in danger?"

"When the enemy comes, we must stop him with our generals; when the water comes, we must block it with earth. Don't you see what your sister's current status is? If King Rongdi wants to attack your sister, we have to see if he has the ability to do so!"

Gu Zhanghua's words immediately calmed Hao Xiong's heart. Hao Xiong continued to eat with his rice bowl in his hand, looking heartless.

"Brother-in-law, you're right! Anyway, my journey has been smooth. It can't be such a coincidence that they just happened to target me."

Zhao Xuan patted Hao Xiong on the shoulder.

"It's okay if they target you. As long as they don't do anything bad to you and you come back safely, that's fine."

After Zhao Xuan finished speaking, she saw Huang Shuo carefully checking each crossbow arrow, so she walked forward and squatted beside Huang Shuo.

"Dad, what do you think?"

Huang Shuo nodded frequently.

"It's indeed well-made. Using it on your crossbow will greatly improve your accuracy! However, this batch of crossbow arrows is also a disaster. I think I should stay with you for a few more days, otherwise I will be worried."

Zhao Xuan helped Huang Shuo up and said sternly:

"Dad, we have something important to do, so you can't leave for the time being!"

"What's the important matter?"

Zhao Xuan glanced at Tian Xueyan and answered Huang Shuo in a roundabout way.

"In two days, the Emperor will send General Qin Shao to Qingshan Valley to pay respects to Master. You will go with me."

"what about me?"

Before Huang Shuo could say anything, Tian Xueyan, who was standing next to Huang Shuo, asked hesitantly, but then seemed to feel that it was rude to interrupt, and smiled at Zhao Xuan apologetically.

It would be embarrassing for Tian Xueyan to stay alone in Prince Xian's mansion given her current status. She stayed with Huang Shuo to repay his kindness. What would she do if Huang Shuo left the mansion?

She understood what Zhao Xuan meant just now. It was definitely not convenient to take her to Qingshan Valley. That's why she asked in a panic.

"Yeah, what will happen to her if I leave? How about we take her with us?"

Huang Shuo was stunned for a moment and asked Zhao Xuan hurriedly.

Zhao Xuan secretly complained, is her father really going to tie Tian Xueyan to his belt? And take her everywhere?

She was going to secretly investigate the Flame Organization with her father. This time, she wasn't even bringing Xiaowu with her, but a delicate young girl. She didn't ask her father to be cunning, but did her father not have any cunning at all?

Wouldn't this cause trouble for her?

Even if it's just a trip to Qingshan Valley, it's not convenient to bring Tian Xueyan with you. Qin Shao will be traveling with you, and it will be too troublesome to explain it later. The fewer people who know Tian Xueyan's true identity, the better.

Zhao Xuan put aside these annoying thoughts and put on a warm smile on the surface.

"Dad, Xueyan, don't worry. Xiaowu and I have already obtained the emperor's consent to enter the palace this time."

Zhao Xuan looked at Tian Xueyan and asked for her opinion.

"Xueyan, you can live in our mansion as an embroiderer hired by our family. You can stay as long as you want. What do you think?"

"Can I stay here and wait for Brother Huang to come back?"

Tian Xueyan asked back in surprise.

"Yes!"

Zhao Xuan nodded affirmatively, and sensitively heard that Tian Xueyan's way of addressing her father had changed from "Hero Huang" to "Brother Huang", which seemed to indicate that their relationship had made progress.

Tian Xueyan immediately looked up at Huang Shuo, the brilliance in her eyes unable to be concealed.

"Don't worry, Brother Huang, I will definitely wait for you to come back to the mansion!"

Huang Shuo said "hmm", reached out and patted Tian Xueyan's shoulder, and inadvertently saw the little bee on his cuff again, and curled the corners of his mouth.

"What a cute little bee!"

But when Zhao Xuan heard this, she thought her father was praising Tian Xueyan as a cute little bee, and she almost vomited!

She finally understood how Hao Xiong felt. It was not right to show affection in front of so many people!

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In the imperial study of the Yue Palace, candlelight flickered.

Tian Shang asked Shi Xiaofu to move a chair for Wang Huai to sit down, then waved his hand and ordered Shi Xiaofu to leave. Only he and Wang Huai were left in the imperial study.

Tian Shang took a sip of tea and looked up at Wang Huai.

"Sir, what's the matter with you coming to see me so late?"

Wang Huai did not beat around the bush and said directly:

"The people I sent to follow Hao Xiong have reported back that Hao Xiong did indeed enter the Xianwang Mansion with those arrows."

Tian Shang had a gloomy face, but he remained calm when he heard the news.

"So, Hao Xiong is the murderer who shot and killed King Rongdi?"

Wang Huai shook his head, looking a little serious.

"No, I have already contacted the most secretive spy stationed in Xia Country..."

Tian Shang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he interrupted Wang Huai and asked with interest:

"The most secretive spy? Why haven't I heard you mention it before?"

"Unless it's absolutely necessary, I won't activate this chess piece. It's very useful. It's a killer move I've planted in Xia Country!"

"Why? You can't even tell me?"

Tian Shang looked at Wang Huai with a squinting eye and a cold tone.

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This spy has been hiding in Liyang for over ten years. I only used him for the first time in order to find the real culprit who harmed King Rongdi. For his safety and for the sake of your majesty's plans, it is best that Your Majesty remain unaware of this for the time being."

Wang Huai said slowly.

Tian Shang no longer dwelled on this matter. Wang Huai was loyal to him and had assisted him for many years with almost no mistakes. When the time came for him to know, Wang Huai would naturally tell him.

So, Tian Shang continued to ask: "Who is the real murderer?"

Wang Huai stood up, pacing back and forth with his hands behind his back, sorting out the information he had received in his mind. Then he looked up at Tian Shang and said cautiously:

"According to the spy's report, the fake Princess Tian Shiliu was once the head of Jiaoyang Valley, Huang Huacai. She was also Zhao Xiaoman's only disciple, and her real name was Zhao Xuan.

This Zhao Xuan is a skilled martial artist and skilled in the use of bows and crossbows. She carries a small, specially made crossbow with her, one of a kind in the world. The crossbows Hao Xiong took away must have been tailor-made for her!"

Tian Shang stood up suddenly, his eyes almost out of focus. He felt that the thought that suddenly flashed through his mind was simply unbelievable, but there was only this one possibility.

"what do you mean?"

"Your Majesty's guess is correct. The real culprit who shot King Rongdi should be Zhao Xuan, the fake Princess Tian Shiliu who you summoned a while ago!"

Wang Huai nodded towards Tian Shang and said in a deep voice.