The cold wind whistled past and penetrated into the carriage.

Snowflakes were flying and falling outside the window, dyeing the world silver-white.

Lin Tingwan was lost in thought for a moment as he looked through the carriage curtain that was blown by the wind.

Pei Jinan's voice was a little pale, but her tone was full of worry, "What is Miss Lin thinking about?"

Lin Tingwan couldn't help but speak out what was in his mind, "I was wondering why it snowed in Shangjing."

She quickly realized that there was something wrong with what he said, and quickly explained, "I remember that when I was a child in Beijing, it never snowed in winter."

Pei Jinan nodded, his expression full of nostalgia. It was unknown what he was thinking about, and he slowly said, "Yes, there was a time when it didn't snow in Shangjing City."

Lin Tingwan nodded and pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Does your highness know why this is happening?"

Pei Jinan shook his head. "I don't know since when, there will always be heavy snow in the winter in Shangjing City."

He coughed violently a few times. Lin Tingwan quickly picked up the teapot beside him and poured him some tea, passing it to Pei Jinan, "Quickly suppress it."

"Okay." Pei Jinan took it and drank several sips before he managed to calm down.

At this moment, Qing Li's voice came from outside, "Master, it's time to go."

Upon hearing this, Pei Jinan looked at Lin Tingwan apologetically and shrugged his shoulders.

"I will not stay any longer. I hope Your Highness the Prince has a safe journey." Lin Tingwan nodded at Pei Jinan, her words full of sincerity.

"Thank you." Pei Jinan said with a faint smile.

Lin Tingwan slowly got off the carriage

The sound of horses' hooves could be clearly heard, and from time to time chunks of snow were crushed by the huge force of the wheels.

The driver held the reins tightly with one hand and waved the whip with the other hand from time to time. The books on the small coffee table kept falling as the carriage bumped along.

Pei Jinan couldn't help but stick his head out and waved at Lin Tingwan.

Lin Tingwan quickly signaled him to go back. She had not forgotten that Pei Jinan had caught a cold.

……

A major event happened in Shangjing City recently.

The late emperor's most beloved son, Prince Gong, has caught a cold and will not live long. He is already in a terminal state.

His Majesty sent the imperial physician to examine the patient, but the physician said that Prince Gong would not survive the winter.

For a moment, the people of Shangjing City felt sorry for this.

They remembered everything that Prince Gong had done for Yongjin. If such a great hero were to pass away, the people would certainly feel bad.

Lin Tingwan, who knew everything, found it a little strange. She saw Pei Jinan that day, and although he looked unwell, he was definitely not terminally ill and would not live long.

Pei Jinan can't bribe all the doctors in the palace, right?

Besides, it is impossible that His Majesty would not send people to investigate, so why did no one notice anything wrong for such a long time?

He had already left Shangjing City a long time ago, so who was the person who was having his pulse examined by the imperial physician in the mansion?

Lin Tingwan couldn't figure out all of this, so she thought of someone.

Lin Tingwan sent someone to call Lian Qiao and drove the rest of the people out.

When Yuzhu came with the hot soup, she saw a group of people standing outside.

She walked forward, looked at everyone, and asked, "Why are you all out?"

The man said indignantly, "Miss let Lian Qiao in and chased us all out. I don't know if she will let you in."

Although Lian Qiao and Yu Zhu are both Lin Tingwan's personal maids, Yu Zhu is more cheerful and can get along with everyone, so naturally she is more popular in the mansion.

Lian Qiao was much more serious than her, and seemed pretentious to everyone, so they often scolded her behind her back.

They are no match for Lianqiao, but Yuzhu can. Everyone wants to push Yuzhu out to compete with Lianqiao.

But Yuzhu was not stupid, and naturally knew what they were thinking, so she just nodded and said, "I know what you mean, don't think too much, I will ask her when I have time."

Some things are better left to the point, and when everyone sees that their goal has been achieved, they stop talking and just stand quietly aside.

In the room.

Lian Qiao knelt down and said sincerely, "Miss, please be discerning. I really didn't take anything from Prince Gong. Please don't embarrass me."

Lin Tingwan laughed at himself and said, "Lian Qiao, what you said is not right. When have I ever made things difficult for you? Even though I knew you were His Royal Highness's man, I didn't touch you at all. How can you lie like that?"

Lian Qiao knew that what she said was wrong, so she quickly knelt down and kowtowed to Lin Tingwan, shouting, "Miss, please understand, this is not what I meant, it's just... just..."

"Just what?" Lin Tingwan's expression suddenly became serious.

"It's just that there are some things I can't say. I hope you can forgive me this time."

"You should know where Prince Gong went."

Lian Qiao was a little flustered and said, "I don't know what the young lady is talking about. Isn't Prince Gong in the mansion?"

Lin Tingwan narrowed his eyes and asked tentatively, "Do you know that Prince Gong will not live long?"

"I have heard something or other."

Lin Tingwan chuckled, "You are so calm. Your master is about to die, but you are still acting like nothing happened."

Just when Lian Qiao was at a loss, Lin Tingwan spoke again, "Prince Gong is not at home at all, but has gone on a long journey."

Lian Qiao was at a loss for words when she heard this. He knew about this, but she was ordered not to tell anyone. Even though Lin Tingwan asked her this, she still didn't dare to say anything.

Lin Tingwan looked at Yuzhu and decided not to embarrass her any further. "Forget it. If His Royal Highness the Prince didn't promise you any benefits, could it be that he poisoned you?"

Yuzhu paused and shook her head hurriedly, "I don't know what the young lady is talking about, and His Royal Highness the Prince has never poisoned me."

There is a saying that goes "If you want to cover up something, you will reveal it."

Lian Qiao was like this now, so Lin Tingwan didn't need to ask any more questions, and he knew what it was and why.

She nodded and asked, "I wonder what kind of poison Prince Gong gave you?"

Lian Qiao refused to say anything and kept shaking her head, "I really don't know what you are talking about, young lady. There is no poison at all. Please don't embarrass me anymore."

"You will tell the truth, and I will not make it difficult for you."

After a pause, Lin Tingwan said seriously, "He told me personally that His Royal Highness the Prince was not at home."

"I believe you can see that His Royal Highness trusts me. I can't hurt him anyway. Just tell me. I'll keep it to myself."

Lian Qiao bit her lower lip and struggled for a while.

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