Conan's physique? The Crown Princess is involved in a murder case again

After finishing his business, Xu Xingyin rested for a while. Seeing that the sun was shining brightly outside, he asked Danfeng to go to each courtyard and invite other sisters of the Xu family to go out and pick mulberries together.

The mulberries at this time of year are big and sweet.

The girls picked the mulberries from the trees, washed them with spring water and ate them. The delicately dressed girls were dyed like little cats by the mulberry juice. Their smiles were not as dignified as before, but more genuine.

Xu Xingyin selected some large ones and put them specially in the basement of the manor, thinking about bringing them back for Chen to eat as a fresh meal.

Xu Wanlin also picked quite a few and said she would use them to study how to make pastries. Desserts of this color would definitely look great.

Xu Wanyan was thinking about making some mulberry wine to drink. The sour and sweet taste made her feel itchy just thinking about it.

Xu Wanzhi didn't have any other thoughts. She just felt it was fresh. The scenery was fresh, the fruits she picked were fresh, and the food she ate was fresh. It was really fun.

Seeing that the girls liked it, Wu Zhuangtou also used mulberries in dinner.

In addition to a few dishes with Jiangnan flavor, other home-cooked dishes were also colored with mulberries. This unique approach was unanimously recognized by everyone.

Everyone gathered together, unaware that a disaster was approaching.

At night, Dan Feng lit another lamp and kept scolding Xu Xingyin.

"How can you be the one to do these kinds of work? There are so many maids in the yard who can do needlework, why do you have to do it yourself? Your wife must be so distressed to see you injured like this!"

That’s right, Xu Xingyin was not good at needlework. While mending Jing Zhichen’s clothes, her hands were pierced with many holes. She had kept it a secret because she was afraid that everyone would worry.

As a result, it was stained with mulberry juice today, and the wound can be seen at a glance after being colored.

Unfortunately, this juice is difficult to clean, which gives Xu Xingyin a headache.

Dan Feng saw this and couldn't help but scold her. This girl has become more bolder ever since Xu Xingyin stood up for her when she was punished last time.

Xu Xingyin was troubled by Dan Feng's scolding. He put out the incense as if to vent his anger and took the opportunity to change the subject and asked.

"By the way, have you placed the order for the goods I asked you to place at the bakery today?"

Before going out this morning, Xu Xingyin asked Danfeng to go to Baizitang in the city to order cakes, and he also specifically told the other party the name of Cha Xiyuan.

Baizitang is one of the contact points of the Jinyiwei, and it is under the jurisdiction of Lu Xu. As long as the news can reach Lu Xu's ears, I believe he will not be so stupid as to not know where to find me.

Dan Feng was a naive person and was easily led astray by Xu Xingyin.

"It's settled. Their waiter said they will deliver it to you as soon as the goods are available."

When Xu Xingyin heard this, he knew something was going to happen. He smiled and said a few more words to Danfeng, then used the excuse of feeling sleepy to ask everyone to go downstairs and rest.

Xu Xingyin sat in the room patiently and waited for a while. It was around midnight when Lu Xu arrived.

He was wrapped tightly in a nightgown, with only his eyes showing.

"It's like a thief."

Lu Xu pulled off his veil and rolled his eyes at Xu Xingyin, "I thought the security was tight, but it was all in vain. Your servants are crowded over there drinking."

It was the middle of the night, and Xu Xingyin didn't bother to talk nonsense with Lu Xu, so he went straight to the point and asked:

"How's that going on in the gray market?"

"The market opens on the first and fifteenth day of every month. The location is not fixed. The trading items are varied, ranging from skinny Yangzhou horses to foreign treasures. No one is allowed to enter without an invitation."

"Can you get me an invitation?"

"Do you think I'm a god?"

Lu Xu glanced at Xu Xingyin again, then sat down on the armchair with his legs crossed, looking like a big boss.

"Xu Jiaojiao, based on our friendship over the years, can you tell me honestly why you want to go to the Gray Market?"

Xu Xingyin hesitated for a moment, but still told Lu Xu about Chen's poisoning, and emphasized it at the end.

“So I must go to the Gray Market.”

Lu Xu frowned in worry. He wanted to say something to comfort Xu Xingyin, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to start. In the end, he could only sigh:

"I may have an idea."

"what?"

"Every time the market opens, they will invite dancers from the four largest buildings in the city to entertain you. You can disguise yourself as a dancer and sneak in."

"can."

Xu Xingyin agreed very readily.

"It's very dangerous. Don't stay after you enter. As far as I know, all goods sold in the gray market need to be reported to the gray market owner so that they can take a share. So if you want to know who bought what, you must get the account book that records the transactions."

"In the hands of the owner of the Gray Market?"

"Yes."

Xu Xingyin nodded, and just as he was about to ask Lu Xu if he was sure, he saw a red light outside. The two looked at each other, and remembered the complaint Lu Xu had made when he entered the room, and they immediately came to their senses.

"It happened!"

Lu Xu's identity did not allow him to show up, so Xu Xingyin took the lead and rushed forward. The fire came from the mulberry forest behind the courtyard and was about to burn the courtyard where the girls of the Xu family lived.

It was such a loud commotion that not even a single person could be seen.

"Lu Xu! Help me call the people in the village to come and put out the fire!"

After saying this, Xu Xingyin no longer cared about his manners.

While shouting for help, she picked up the bucket next to the well and rushed straight into the yard where her sisters lived.

The fire outside was still burning fiercely, dyeing half the sky blood red.

When Xu Xingyin rushed into Xu Wanlin's room, Xu Wanlin was still sleeping soundly and was not aware of the danger outside at all.

Xu Xingyin filled the teacup on the table with water and poured it directly on Xu Wanlin's face. Xu Wanlin screamed and woke up.

Without bothering to explain in detail to Xu Wanlin, Xu Xingyin grabbed a robe and put it on Xu Wanlin, then pulled her out.

"What are you standing there for? Save people!"

"oh oh!"

After going out and seeing the big fire outside, Xu Wanlin finally understood what was going on. She trotted to catch up with Xu Xingyin to the next room.

After rescuing Xu Wanjie in the same way, the farmers who rushed over were divided into two groups.

The men were responsible for putting out the fire, while the women helped Xu Xingyin wake up the young ladies and maids who were still unconscious.

After waking up everyone in this yard, the three sisters remembered Xu Wanru who lived in another yard. When arranging accommodation today, Xu Wanru chose a yard near the river.

Although it is not as exquisite as these two courtyards, Xu Wanru said she likes the sound of the gurgling stream.

The yard facing the stream was still far from where the water broke out, but after what had happened it was impossible for Xu Wanru to continue resting. The girls were timid and always gathered together out of habit to build up their courage.

Xu Xingyin didn't know what to say, so he let them go with him to call Xu Wanru.

When he opened the door and saw the entangled bodies on the bed, Xu Xingyin felt his mind go blank.

The sounds of surprise and astonishment behind me made the darkness of the night even thicker.