The remaining bodies were blown into more than a dozen pieces and scattered on the snow, staining the front door of the Prince Consort's Mansion with blood.

Zhao Xing shook his head, "It's a pity that I didn't leave you a whole body."

The account book hidden in the arms was stained with blood and fell on the ground not far away. The two people understood the current situation and did not dare to linger. They picked up the account book and disappeared into the night after a few ups and downs.

late at night.

The account book with blood stains appeared on Prince Zhu Yan's desk.

In this action tonight, more people were killed, the account books were obtained, and the great master also left the capital gracefully. Although the process was a bit dangerous, it was still a good deal in terms of effort and reward. Fan Xiaodao was in a good mood and said: "Yes.

This account book can convict the Prince Consort."

Zhu Yan looked solemn, did not show much joy, and looked calm.

He was also weighing the pros and cons. The account books recorded in detail the income and expenses of Baihua House as well as the flow of money over the years. They were also signed by Yu Yu and Qian Shoudao. Even the money for colluding with bandits and killing imperial officials was also recorded, but

The records are relatively obscure. For example, the most recent expenditure was given to a group of bandits through a trading house in Lingnan under their control. If they dig deeper, there may be quite a lot of inside information. On the night of the Tianhai Villa operation, ten people were lost.

Tens of thousands of taels of silver were also found here.

Is it better to leave the remaining brave men to pursue the poor bandits?

Or should we not pursue the enemy?

If we continue to pursue it, how far will it go? If we give up, what political capital can we get back?

Zhu Yan has not made up his mind. Fan Xiaodao and Zhao Xing are fierce generals, not counselors. They have not been baptized by political struggles and cannot make this judgment for him. Now he misses Li Xiangwan who was his staff in Jinling very much.

At that time, you could consult him when encountering problems, but when he returned to Beijing, the counselor refused his kind invitation and was willing to be a private school teacher in Jiangnan.

Just then, Zhu Yan's eldest companion Yuncai came to report: "Princess Taiping came to visit late at night and asked to see the prince." He added, "She came on horseback."

This sentence is full of information. Princess Taiping in the capital has a chariot, which is a special carriage given by her majesty. It is carved with nine phoenixes and six carriages, so it is called the Nine Phoenix Chariot. When leaving the palace on weekdays, she is surrounded by people in front and behind.

There were also Imperial Guards clearing the way, and they were so powerful that all the cars and sedans of officials, big and small, were avoided. But tonight she came on horseback, which showed that she came in a hurry.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yan led Fan and Zhao to greet him.

Zhu Yan bowed deeply, "My nephew has met my aunt!"

Fan and Zhao half-kneeled and said, "See Princess Taiping!"

Princess Taiping wore a bright red winter coat, her usual lazy wooden hairpin bun was replaced by a ponytail, and she wore a pure white mink velvet cloak. She looked very charming. It can be seen that she had deliberately dressed up when she came here tonight.

After a while.

She took two steps forward, smiled and took his hand, and said, "Brother Bao has been back to Beijing for a few months. My aunt has been busy and hasn't had time to see you. I didn't expect that you have become so handsome after not seeing each other for several years."

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Brother Bao'er is Zhu Yan's nickname.

Princess Taiping came today. It was official business, but she called her by her nickname, which made Zhu Yan very alarmed.

Zhu Yan was a little embarrassed when his hand was held, so he even pulled it back and made a gesture to invite people inside, "It's cold outside and snowing heavily, let's go to the back room to talk." He winked again, "In the middle of the night, the maids are all here.

It’s time to rest, you two can help serve me!”

The meaning was obvious, let the two of them follow him into the room. He didn't want to face this troublesome aunt alone.

After the tea was brewed, Fan Xiaodao brought it up. She was about to put it on the table, but Princess Taiping made a gesture to take it. When she took the tea cup, she lightly hooked her finger, and intentionally or unintentionally crossed Fan Xiaodao's hand.

Fan Xiaodao was so embarrassed that he almost dropped the teacup on the ground.

There was a trace of imperceptible anger on Zhu Yan's face.

Fan Xiaodao exclaimed, "This woman is too..."

Zhu Yan said, "My aunt came to visit late at night. I don't know what the matter is?"

Princess Taiping said: "You two capable men have done such a big thing. If I don't come here to apologize, I'm afraid I will be a widow in a short time."

Zhu Yan knew that she came here for the account book, and that thing was now in his hands. If he really digs into it, he might lose his head because of the things Qian Prince Consort committed. However, her relationship with Qian Prince Consort is only weak.

After all, this thing was a heavy blow to her.

He pretended to be confused and said, "Auntie, don't make jokes, my nephew won't understand."

Princess Taiping raised her head, looked at Zhu Yan tenderly, and said: "I remember that when Brother Bao was a child, he loved to stick to his aunt. At that time, my aunt took you out of the palace secretly and went to the front door to buy candied haws and sugar figures. At that time,

You are still such a tall kid, now you are a head taller than my aunt, time flies so fast!"

Zhu Yan also smiled and said, "Even if time flies, my aunt will still have that beautiful face forever."

Taiping said, "You are the only one who talks sweetly and knows how to coax my aunt. Later, my aunt went to the Taoist temple and you became an adult. In addition to the three festivals and two birthdays in these years, you moved less and the relationship became indifferent. Alas..."

Taiping let out a long sigh and began to wipe away tears again.

A woman's tears are the most powerful weapon.

They were chatting and laughing just now, but now they are starting to feel sad again.

Fan Xiaodao secretly thought that with his acting skills and expression control, it would be unreasonable not to win a gold medal.

Zhu Yan was restless and said hurriedly, "Auntie, don't be sad. If anything happens, let's talk about it slowly."

The woman said: "What's the matter? It's just that I feel a little sad when I think of what happened back then. Now that you are back, we can walk around more. If nothing happens in the future, we can go to the temple to see my aunt more!"

Zhu Yan said: "That's for sure. I will go to pay my respects to my aunt often in the future."

The woman burst into tears and turned into a smile.

Suddenly the clouds cleared and the moon appeared.

The air in the room suddenly became much livelier.

Princess Taiping looked at his living room. Due to the rush of preparation, there were nothing valuable in it except for a landscape painting. It looked very simple. She was an expert in painting, so she could tell at a glance that the owner of this painting had noble interests.

"Mountains and flowing water, the scenery is high and the scenery is still, with the ambition of a swan, but also willing to settle down in a corner. This painting is wonderful! Looking at the blank space and the splash-ink rubbing method, it should be a contemporary master, but this Li Banzhai, why don't I

Have you heard of it?”

Li Banzhai was Li Xiangwan, the former aide and friend of Prince Zhu Yan.

Zhu Yandao said, "This was a gift from a friend with similar interests whom my nephew met in Jiangnan."

Taiping suddenly said: "So that's it. It seems that if I have the chance, I should meet this wonderful man!"

The two chatted for a while, talking about trivial matters and talking about things that were beyond the control of one another. It seemed that members of the royal family talked about trivial matters, just like ordinary people.

Fan Xiaodao and Zhao Xing felt embarrassed and wanted to leave, but the prince had an order to keep them company here, so they could only wait. They had met once at Zhao Xing's house that day, but from beginning to end, Taiping never met him.

The two of them exchanged half a sentence.

After a while, Taiping said, "I came here today because I have one more thing to ask for."

"No matter what my aunt tells me, my nephew will do whatever he can to do it!"

Taiping glanced at the two of them, and the prince said, "We are all our own people."

Taiping said coldly, "The prince and I have something to talk about. You two, go to the outer hall and wait."

When the prince saw this, he winked at the two of them. They understood and retreated, closing the door behind them.

As soon as the door was closed, Princess Taiping Yingying knelt down to Zhu Yan. Zhu Yan was shocked, "Auntie, you can't do this!"

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Outer hall.

Fan Xiaodao said, "I didn't expect that Princess Taiping would come to visit overnight. I don't know what agreement she and His Highness will reach."

Zhao Xingran said, "The princess just crossed her fingers, and you lost half of your three souls and seven souls."

Fan Xiaodao said in shock, "Nowhere, but this old woman is indeed a beauty in the world."

Zhao Xing said hoarsely, "Ladies, you can't imagine that if it gets into her ears, your boy's head may not be saved."

Fan Xiaodao laughed and said, "We have worked hard to get the account books. As long as we follow the clues, we will definitely give them a heavy blow. Do you think His Highness will not change his mind with these common words?"

"You underestimate His Highness too much." Zhao Xing said sternly, "Don't look at them chatting and laughing. When the Crown Prince came to Beijing, he narrowly escaped death and almost lost his life. How could he change his mind so easily because of a few casual words?

What's more, this is not the prince's business alone, but also you, me, and the officials who follow the prince. If he is so willing to give in easily, how can he explain to them?"

While they were talking, Princess Taiping and the prince walked out holding hands.

Zhu Yan took off the mink velvet cloak, put it on the princess, and then sent her outside the door. He clasped his hands and sent the princess to mount her horse.

Before leaving, Princess Taiping said to Fan and Zhao, "If you two have time, go to the Taoist temple to talk to me." She then asked Fan Xiaodao, "Have you had severe headaches in the past few months?"

Fan Xiaodao said, "I have to worry about you, Princess, but I won't die yet."

Princess Taiping said, "My mentor, Taoist Master Taiping, is the best medical master in the world. If there is a chance, I will take you to check your pulse."

"Thank you princess!"

Princess Taiping rode away under the escort of her entourage.

The three of them returned to the mansion.

Prince Zhu Yan's face suddenly darkened, and he slapped his palms heavily on the tea table, "This is unreasonable!"

Fan Xiaodao asked what was going on.
To be continued...