Reborn as a Maid in Ancient Times

If she could know what they were thinking, she would find that one of them didn't want to presume to ask about someone's past, and the other knew but couldn't say it, as it would expose them.

"I don't know, let's ask again next time?"

Zhang You was convinced by Qiu Yue's words, since there was no rush.

The midday sun warmed the courtyard. It was already late autumn, and even the ginkgo tree in the corner of the yard had almost lost all its leaves. It was chilly every morning and evening, and only under the sun was it warm.

Qiao Si was ushered into the courtyard. Zhang You and the others prepared lunch, washed Qiao Si's hands, and served her the meal.

Although wealthy families like theirs are supposed to be particular about etiquette and manners, perhaps because Prince Qiao was a military man, they didn't have as many rules. For example, they didn't have the rule of not speaking while eating or sleeping.

"Jingzhu, send someone to investigate Yang Chian and Yang Li's actions in Tuozhou, especially what they did on their way to Dingzhou. Find out the details as soon as possible and give me the information."

Qiao Si looked somewhat somber and was rather absent-minded while eating.

"Xia He Dong Mei, after dinner, please invite Master Yu and the others over. I have something important to discuss with them."

One second Zhang You was marveling at how busy Qiao Si was, even thinking about business while eating, and the next second she was assigned a task.

It's true that you can't just watch the excitement; you'll easily become the excitement itself.

Zhang You and Dong Mei responded in unison.

After serving Qiao Si her meal, they ate a simple meal and, estimating that it was about time, the two of them headed together to where Yu Shengsheng and the others lived.

On the way, Zhang You, thinking about the strangeness at Qiao Si's dinner table, asked Dongmei curiously, "Dongmei, did something happen to the princess today? Why hasn't she rested at all?"

"When I arrived in the morning, Yang Li was already confronting the princess. He wanted to take Yang Chi'an back, but the princess was adamant and refused to let him go. So Yang Li stayed at the yamen and basically stayed there."

He was, after all, the prefect of Tuozhou, and the princess had no real power under him. Moreover, there was nothing wrong with what he did that could be blamed on, so the princess couldn't do anything about him.

However, it seems someone wants to stir up trouble in Tuozhou and Dingzhou. No sooner had Yang Li moved into the government office than someone approached the princess, wanting her to uphold justice.

Dongmei recounted in detail what she had seen and heard there.

"How...how could this happen?"

Zhang You felt there was a conspiracy involved.

That's so logical.

It's too much of a coincidence.

They dealt with Yang Chi'an on the street last night, and then someone handed him incriminating evidence against him.

It was as if someone had deliberately orchestrated this whole thing to get Qiao Si to make a move.

I just don't know what this person's purpose is.

Is it to sow discord between Tuozhou and Dingzhou? Or is it to frame Qiao Si or even the Qiao Prince's Mansion for crimes?

No wonder Qiao Si looked so preoccupied; they had been tricked without even realizing it.

"Those men were said to have come from villages on the border of Tuozhou and Dingzhou. They accused Yang Chi'an of disregarding human life and even brought the corpses to the yamen."

Dongmei felt a prickling sensation in her back whenever she recalled that scene.

It was as if their every move was being planned by someone in the shadows. The enemy was in the dark, while they were in the light, and every action had to be carefully considered.

"This is like putting Yang Chi'an in front of the princess, trying to take his life directly!"

"Yes."

"Then what did the princess do?"

"What can we do? This matter cannot be rushed; we can only delay it. However, this will damage the princess's prestige in front of the people."

Dongmei still feels a surge of anger when she thinks about it now, but she doesn't know who to vent it on.

They're in such a passive position now; they don't even know who directed this whole thing. It's only just begun, and they've already been tricked.

They can only stall for time now, and dare not make any rash moves.

Zhang You frowned upon hearing this, "The person behind this is so sinister."

This not only damaged Qiao Si's reputation but also worsened the already strained relationship between Qiao Si and Yang Li.

If Qiao Si really demands Yang Chi'an's life according to the law, then Tuozhou and Dingzhou will truly become enemies.

If Qiao Si does not punish Yang Chi'an, then Qiao Si, and even the Qiao Prince's Mansion, will lose credibility in front of the people of Dingzhou.

Neither of them is the best choice.

Dongmei looked at Xiahe, who was nervous and worried, and comforted her.

"Don't think too much about it. The princess and the others will have a solution. We just need to trust them."

"You trust the princess a lot?"

"Of course, the worst that can happen is that I'll die for my lord."

Zhang You's eyes widened in disbelief.

Are you speaking in human language?

What does it mean to die for one's lord?!

Seeing her amused, Dongmei laughed out loud: "Just kidding, hahahaha, of course the princess has a way, but that's just a backup plan. If there's the best way, why not use it?"

During their conversation, they arrived at Yu Shengsheng's room.

Yu Shengsheng overheard their conversation from inside the house and guessed that Qiao Si would probably ask her about it.

Although Qiao Si already knew her identity when they first met, she always knew more about Yang Li than Qiao Si and the others.

"What are you talking about? What do you mean by 'solutions'?"

Yu Sheng stood next to Yu Shengsheng. She had also heard what Dongmei said, but she hadn't heard it clearly.

As soon as Zhang You saw Teacher Xiao Yu, she remembered hearing about Yang Chi'an being sued. After considering her words, she spoke.

"Teacher Xiao Yu, Mr. Yu, the princess has returned. She has something to discuss with you, Teacher Xiao Yu."

And... Teacher Xiao Yu, Yang Chi'an has been accused of murder. Someone has already taken a complaint and a body to the yamen to sue him. If it's true..."

Zhang You didn't continue. She looked at Teacher Xiao with concern, wanting her to prepare early.

After hearing this, Yu Shengsheng remained silent for a moment.

She did care about Yang Chi'an a little bit, but only a little bit.

If he really did such a thing, she wouldn't plead for him; he deserved it.

Yu Sheng looked at Yu Shengsheng, who had suddenly fallen silent, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

"master."

She called out softly, bringing Yu Shengsheng back to her senses.

"I'm fine. If that day really comes, I won't let personal feelings get in the way."

Zhang You and Dongmei led the two to see Qiao Si.

They talked for half an hour when Jinglan from Qiao Er's courtyard hurriedly came to report that Qiao Si and Teacher Xiao Yu had gone to Qiao Er's Tingfeng Courtyard.

Zhang You and the others were kept behind.

"Is there a new development?"

Zhang You watched their hurried departure and asked in confusion.

"The second young lady was invited to perform an autopsy this morning, and the results should be available by now."

Dongmei answered Zhang You's question.

"A small matter from yesterday has actually involved so much."

At the time, it was just a trouble caused by a spoiled brat; who would have thought it would attract the wrath of someone with ulterior motives?

They had already gotten a pretty good idea of ​​the situation while Qiao Si and Yu Shengsheng were talking.