Feng Yu looked at Chen Liu with a serious expression and said in a deep voice.

"Tell me... what exactly happened?"

Chen Liu then recounted everything he had investigated.

Feng Yu's expression grew increasingly grim.

"Master, the departure of Shen Li and her husband seems rather unusual!"

Twenty years ago, their house caught fire, and these two people were clearly dead. How could they be in Mingxi County?

Someone must have switched the items; Shen was once the head of the lord's household.

She should have been serving by the master's side back then, so how did she manage to leave the Prince's mansion so quietly?

I'm afraid there's more to the story...

Feng Yu could easily understand the connection between them, all because of Ming Xuan's death back then.

The fire in the backyard made her overlook many things, including the dozen or so people who died in the fire!

She did not send anyone to verify his identity, but hurriedly had the housekeeper bury him!

Looking back now, it's clear that almost all of the dozen or so people who were burned to death were servants and stewards who served and followed Mingxuan.

Everyone connected to Mingxuan was dead, leaving no clues whatsoever...

She knew someone must have been involved, but in the end, she couldn't find the culprit.

She has blamed herself for over twenty years... She is determined to find out the truth!

He clenched his fist and slammed it hard on the rosewood table with a loud bang.

Chen Liu quickly knelt on the ground, Feng Yu's chest heaving.

He said in a deep voice, "You mean... you brought the Shen family back?"

"Yes, Your Highness, I felt the matter was of great importance, so I brought the person to the capital."

She was kept hidden in a small courtyard outside the mansion, without anyone knowing. However… however, Madam Shen has already gone mad!

I wonder if I can get any more information out of them!

She had tried to probe Shen's intentions, but to no avail.

Feng Yu said coldly, "Foolish... Hmph, this prince will treat him."

We must get the truth out of him about what happened twenty years ago!

This is a clue about Mingxuan's death!

Chen Liu responded, "It's the Prince, and the Prince... Shen Qingxi, whom you asked to investigate, is the son of Shen Li's wife and husband."

However, when I asked the village chief of Qingxi Village, she said that Shen Qingxi was carried by Shen's wife and husband when they returned!

Twenty years ago, when the Shen couple left the Prince's Mansion, they only had three daughters.

She never mentioned being pregnant while serving the lord.

Then the child's age wouldn't match... and Shen Qingxi looks so much like the master, it's possible... it's possible... that he is the young master!

Chen Liu then shared his guesses one by one.

Feng Yu's whole body tensed up, her throat choked with emotion, as she recalled Shen Qingxi's appearance.

He resembled Mingxuan by eight or nine points, and now he heard Chen Liu's speculation.

Overwhelmed with excitement, her voice trembled as she said, "No wonder...no wonder...that...that is...the child of this prince and...and Mingxuan!"

She now deeply regrets arguing with Mingxuan back then.

The couple eagerly awaited the birth of their child.

No one could understand the despair and pain she felt when she saw Mingxuan's body!

At this moment, Feng Yu seemed to be able to suppress her emotions no longer.

"Ming...Xuan...our child...our child is still alive...haha..."

Our child is still alive... haha...

But as she laughed, tears streamed down her face, soaking her magnificent brocade robes.

She was both crying and laughing, as if she was trying to release the longing that had been suppressed in her heart for twenty years.

After a moment, Feng Yu finally calmed down.

His eyes revealed a ruthless glint as he coldly ordered, "Send the guards in the manor to compile a list of all the people who died in the Prince's manor twenty years ago."

They compared them one by one, checking according to the indentures from that year.

This must be done in secret, without letting anyone find out.

If the Shen couple were able to escape, were there others among them who had been imposters?

Chen Liu replied, "Yes, Master! This servant will take care of it immediately!"

Just as he was about to turn and leave, Feng Yu called out to him, "Wait...send some skilled people to guard the gate of the Han residence."

If there is any news, remember to send someone back to report.

Now that she knew Shen Qingxi was her son, she wanted to get closer to him and learn more about him!

"Yes, Master! This servant will take care of it immediately!"

Chen Liu then left with a happy expression, while Feng Yu stayed in the study for the entire day.

The young men in the backyard were all eagerly waiting.

A courtier surnamed Shen was usually greatly favored by the prince.

After carefully dressing up, she took the initiative to bring ginseng soup to the study.

"Your Highness, I've specially prepared ginseng soup..."

However, he was met with Feng Yu's rage, who knocked over the ginseng soup he had brought.

Furthermore, they had this Shen Shijun dragged out, flogged, and sent back to the southern border.

Never do this in front of the Prince, which made all the servants and Consort Li in the backyard tremble with fear.

"Your Highness, what's wrong? Why are you so angry today?"

"Oh dear, how should I know? The Prince of the County doesn't even come to my room once a month."

How should I know!

"Alas, it must be that Lady Shen who offended the Prince."

Previously, he had acted arrogantly and acted lawlessly because of the prince's favor.

Hmph, now he's been rejected by the Prince, flogged, and sent back to the Southern Border.

"You'll never get ahead in this life! Just wait to die in this yard!"

"Yes...yes, I never thought he would have such a day...tsk tsk."

Li Cejun, who was quietly drinking tea to the side, looked mysterious and was making guesses in his heart.

He hadn't seen the Prince so angry in a long time!

He couldn't guess what the reason might be.

He glanced back at Zhu Qing, and the two looked at each other in silence.

After leaving the group, he took Zhu Qing back to his room and soon sent someone to inquire about the situation.

Zhu Qing whispered in Li Cejun's ear.

"My lord, before Lady Shen entered the Prince's study."

Chen Liu, who had just returned from outside, stayed in the Prince's study for a long time!

Li Cejun frowned and pondered, "It took so long to get back."

What exactly did Chen Liu do on his mission, and how many days until he returns?

Zhu Qing lowered her head and remained silent, only shaking her head slightly, "This servant does not know, but judging from Shen Shijun's condition..."

The prince's anger is probably not a good thing!

Li Cejun curled the corners of his lips and said lightly, "Hehe, as expected, women are all fickle."

Previously, they could spoil someone to the point of being unruly, but now they can also dismiss someone without batting an eye!

Sigh, it seems that vixen outside really does have some skills!

Even before entering the Prince's residence, he could evoke such a reaction from the Prince.

"I'd really like to meet this young master!"

This made him feel a little threatened, after all, he was getting old.

Naturally, he couldn't compare to the other young and handsome men!

Zhu Qing smiled and said, "Hehe, Li Consort, you don't need to worry."

You are different from others; you are about to become the future master of the Prince's mansion and the father of the young lady!

Those concubines who have no official status and no children can't compare to you.

"Why rush to see that young master? If you enter the manor, I will certainly offer you tea!"

Zhu Qing's words made Li Cejun laugh so hard he couldn't stop!

With a radiant smile, she glared at Zhu Qing and teased her.

"Go on, you're getting more and more outspoken!"

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