Reborn as the Regent's Beloved

The Shen family residence is located in a suburban county of the capital, surrounded by mountains and water, quiet and peaceful. It is neither too far nor too close to the Xiao family residence. It takes at least one day to two days to get there by carriage, so the Xiao and Shen families rarely interact.

Madam Shen put away the reply and instructed the servant, "You write back for me, telling them that Qingyin is sick and that we can't leave immediately. I will bring them home in a month."

After receiving the order, the servant left the hall.

Feeling somewhat exhausted, Shen asked Bishu to help her back to her room to rest.

Xiao Fengyi was unaware that Madam Shen was planning to take her to the Shen family, as she had never been there in her previous life and was therefore unfamiliar with the Shen family.

For the past two weeks, Xiao Fengyi has been staying at home, including when Feng Xingye came to Qingya Courtyard to remove the poison.

After the detoxification, she asked Feng Xingye, "How is the investigation into the narcissus arrow incident going?"

The man, now seated in a round-backed chair, paused his work of adjusting his clothes, raised his eyes, and said, "I have been communicating with the spies I have planted in Yong Kingdom. They say that Mu Zhi's death has nothing to do with Yong Kingdom."

Xiao Fengyi placed the warm water and pills on the table in front of Feng Xingye. "I've been thinking about this for the past few days. Mu Zhi's influence in Dayun is not enough. Yong Kingdom will not even notice a small fry like him and then try to assassinate him. So, using the daffodil arrow is to cover up the truth."

After swallowing the medicine in front of him, the man drank the water in one gulp and replied, "You're right. The daffodil arrows are a smokescreen. The person behind it is still related to the case of selling official positions. Mu Zhi is a person involved in the case of selling official positions."

Xiao Fengyi sat beside him, and after recalling the words Feng Mingjing had said to belittle Feng Mingyu in front of the tribute students yesterday, she clenched her fist.

"The mastermind behind the assassination of Mu Zhi must be Feng Mingjing."

"It was done by the seventh brother! To cover up the fact that he sold official positions."

Feng Xingye's amber eyes shone brightly in the light. After hearing what she said, he did not refute it, but affirmed it, but also raised another question, "But we can't touch him."

We can't touch him?

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Fengyi slammed her fist heavily on the table and said angrily, "Is there really nothing we can do about him? Just let him do this?"

This was the first time Feng Xingye had seen the girl show anger. With a sigh, he turned to comfort her, saying, "I will continue to look for evidence of selling official positions, but the most important thing now is to prove Xiao Ba's innocence."

Yes, the most important thing is to exonerate Feng Mingyu.

"Your Highness, what do you intend to do?" Xiao Fengyi asked curiously.

Feng Xingye told her that he had received all ten letters written to honest officials and had jointly drafted a memorial to the emperor.

"The memorials are all listing what Xiao Ba did in Zhuzhou, how he helped the common people, and he told the Emperor that the case of selling official positions happened four years ago, when Xiao Ba was not in the capital and could not have done it at all."

The woman's beautiful brows furrowed. "What did the Emperor say?"

"His Majesty accepted this explanation and lifted Xiao Ba's confinement." Feng Xingye calmly recounted the events that had occurred outside in the past few days.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Fengyi stood up happily, "That's wonderful! The Eighth Prince's gift has been returned!"

Feng Xingye glanced at her. This wasn't the first time this woman had been so happy because of Xiao Ba. He was surprised that the two had such a good relationship.

"Another reason why Xiao Ba was released from confinement was that the memorial contained a sheet of paper with the names of the people of Zhuzhou written in their own handwriting. It was more than twenty pages long and contained the names of thousands of people, all of whom Xiao Ba had helped. After reading it, the Emperor was deeply moved and released him."

After hearing Feng Xingye's words, Xiao Fengyi said, "The Eighth Prince was able to get out not only because of the Ninth Prince's mediation, but also because of the good deeds he has done in the past."

Although the raised corners of his eyes revealed a lot of displeasure, he also felt that Xiao Fengyi was right.

"Xiao Ba has accumulated good deeds and deserves this result."

After saying this, Feng Xingye left Qingya Courtyard.

The woman still had many questions to ask, but the other party was elusive and impossible to communicate with, and another seven or eight days passed just like that.

Xiao Fengyi stayed at home for half a month without leaving the house, but she also gained some understanding of the situation outside. She had spies from the spy camp, such as Ye Si and Ye Liu, by her side.

Ye Si said to her, "Miss, I have received news that the Seventh Prince has been secretly developing iron mines and stockpiling iron materials."

Xiao Fengyi was startled. "He's so bold! He actually dared to set up an iron mine in secret?"

The Great Cloud Laws prohibit individuals from developing salt and iron, which is the most vital lifeline of the Great Cloud.

As Xiao Fengyi was surprised, Xuan Hua entered the room and said, "Miss, the Seventh Prince has come to the manor and says he wants to see you."

No sooner had one wave subsided than another arose. Xiao Fengyi truly couldn't believe that after falling out with Feng Mingjing to this extent, he would still come looking for her. It was utterly unbelievable.

Xiao Fengyi sat on the couch, setting aside the tea she had finished drinking. "I didn't want to see him, but he wanted to see me. Didn't Xiao Qingyin stop him?"

Xuan Hua replied, "No, the Seventh Prince is in the hall, and the Second Miss is still resting in Fuyin Courtyard."

"They're not together?" Xiao Fengyi found it strange. "Didn't Lady Shen stop the Seventh Prince?"

Xuan Hua also found it strange and continued, "It was the lady's maid who came to Qingya Courtyard to inform the eldest young lady that the Seventh Prince wants to see you."

Xiao Fengyi's eyes were deep, and she sneered, "Hmph, so Auntie has also become Feng Mingjing's accomplice. Fine, since they all want to see me, then I'll go and see what tricks they're up to."

With the help of Xuanhua and Zihua, she wore a green dress and her hair was styled in the simplest double buns, with a green silk ribbon hanging down to her ears.

"Zihua, stop using rouge and make my face whiter." Xiao Fengyi also learned to show weakness and make herself look more pitiful. This way, at least Xiao Qishan would soften his heart and stand on her side, otherwise Feng Mingjing would bully her.

Zi Hua didn't ask any questions after hearing this, but did as Xiao Fengyi said, making her originally rosy cheeks look pale and haggard.

Personal maids are the ones who understand their masters' thoughts best. Xuan Hua seems to have understood Xiao Fengyi's meaning; she wants Xiao Qishan's help, but... the master isn't home.

She anxiously told her the truth, "Miss, the master is not home."

not at home?

Xiao Fengyi was disappointed for a moment, then said, "If he's not home, he's not home. I still need to act a little vulnerable so that Feng Mingjing can lower his guard and see what tricks he's up to."

Xuan Hua and Zi Hua exchanged a glance. "We understand, Miss."

After tidying up, Xiao Fengyi walked into the hall and saw Feng Mingjing sitting in the head seat, with only Shen Shi beside him.