On the other hand, after returning home, Xie Xi went to Jingxiang Courtyard, but he came back empty-handed again. There were only three maids busying around in Jingxiang Courtyard, and there was no sign of Lu Xiaoxiao at all.
"Your Highness, the master has left the house with Chen Lu. I don't know where the master has gone. The master didn't tell me."
Seeing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince frowning, Bai Zhi hurried forward to report.
Bai Zhu and Chen Wu looked at each other and dared not say anything. After all, they didn't know where their master had gone.
"Leaving the house?"
Xie Xi's eyes paused for a moment, and he suddenly remembered that Xiao Xiao had mentioned in her heart yesterday that she had found the whereabouts of the imperial sister...
Xie Xi's thoughts turned, and he turned his head to call the guard Mu Qing who was following behind him, and ordered: "Go and find out where Lu Liangyuan went after leaving the mansion."
"Yes, I obey."
Mu Qing responded, but did not leave immediately. Instead, he waited until His Royal Highness the Crown Prince walked out of Jingxiang Courtyard before he turned and walked towards the palace gate.
Xie Xi returned to the study in the front yard.
Sitting at the desk, Xie Xi looked at the pile of memorials on the table. He lowered his eyes and just flipped through one of them. In an instant, he lost the desire to continue reading.
Suddenly, the door of the study was knocked by a guard, "Your Highness, the Sixth Prince is here."
Xie Xi heard this, a hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, he raised his head and shouted outside: "Let him in."
"Yes."
The guard outside the door responded, and then the door of the study was pushed open.
Before he saw his sixth brother, Xie Xi heard his voice: "Crown Prince brother!"
Xie Xi closed the memorial in his hand, looked up, and saw the tall shadow behind the screen at a glance.
Xie Yue walked around the screen, came to the desk, and said directly: "Brother Crown Prince, I have a favor to ask of you."
It was rare to see the Sixth Prince so impatient. Xie Xi raised an eyebrow and asked, "What's the matter?"
Xie Xi thought about it. Recently, his Sixth Prince rarely showed up in front of him. He thought that his Sixth Prince was staying quietly in the Sixth Prince's Mansion and had not come out.
I don’t know what the Sixth Prince has to ask for help from him.
Could it be because of the matter of the seventh princess of Fan State?
But recently, my father has been busy dealing with the treason crimes of Xie Jin and Prince Su, and is also busy looking for the whereabouts of my sister. I'm afraid that my father has long forgotten about the marriage between my sixth brother and the seventh princess of Fan State...
"Brother Crown Prince."
After calling out again, Xie Yue secretly glanced at the expression of his brother, the Crown Prince. He pursed his lips, with a hesitant look on his face: "The Fourth Brother's mansion is going to be raided today, and all the maids and servants in the mansion have been detained..."
Xie Xi: "Why? Is this related to you?"
"No, no, no, my brother Crown Prince, what I actually want to say is that I met a maid in the Fourth Prince's mansion. Now she is locked up, and I want to rescue her."
Fearing that his brother the Crown Prince might have misunderstood, Xie Yue quickly began to explain.
"So that's why?"
What the Sixth Prince asked for surprised Xie Xi.
He thought about it and realized that if those maids had not committed any crime, even if they were locked up, they would not be kept for long. However, if the Sixth Prince wanted one of the maids to come out earlier, it would not be difficult to do. It would only take a word.
Xie Xi: "Sixth brother, can I know who you want to save?"
We have to confirm that there is no connection between the maid and the Fourth Prince before we can ask the Ministry of Justice to release her.
Hearing this, Xie Yue showed a hint of joy on his face: "Her name is Chunlin, and she is unlucky. She just entered the Fourth Prince's mansion as a maid a few days ago. Now the mansion has been raided, and she has been locked up..."
In fact, he and Chunlin had only met once, in the Fourth Prince's mansion. She led him to the stable to see the blood-sweating horses.
But at that time, she gave Xie Yue an inexplicably familiar feeling. After he returned home, he did not think much about it. But today, he happened to pass by the Fourth Prince's Mansion and saw so many imperial guards carrying out a lot of sandalwood boxes containing gold from the Fourth Prince's Mansion. Only then did he realize that the Fourth Prince's Mansion had been raided, although it had only been sealed off two days ago.
Xie Yue immediately thought of the maid he had met that day. He could not help but walked over to show his identity token and asked the imperial guards. He learned that all the maids and servants in the mansion had been locked up in the Ministry of Justice for interrogation.
Fearing that the maid named Chunlin would be tortured in prison, Xie Yue went to the prison of the Ministry of Justice. Originally, he wanted to rely on his identity as the Sixth Prince, but the people in the Ministry of Justice did not buy it at all. They also said that before all the maids were interrogated, they were not allowed to see any outsiders.
Xie Yue was furious at that time.
But what he felt more was helplessness.
Although he is the sixth prince of the current dynasty, he is not favored by his father, and the identity of a prince is just a decoration. Even the people in the Ministry of Justice dare not give him any face.
In desperation, Xie Yue thought of his brother, the Crown Prince.
The people in the Ministry of Justice’s prison dared not to obey the orders of the Sixth Prince, but they certainly would not dare to disobey their brother the Crown Prince.
Xie Yue looked solemn, and bowed with his hands clasped, "Brother Crown Prince, please follow me to the Ministry of Justice Prison."
"That's fine..."
"Your Highness, Guard Mu Qing is back."
Just as Xie Xi was about to say this, he was interrupted by the guard outside the door. When he heard that it was Guard Mu Qing who came back, Xie Xi thought of Lu Xiaoxiao first, "Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Qing walked in.
Mu Qing lowered his head and did not even glance at the Sixth Prince. "Your Highness, I have already found out the whereabouts of Master Lu. Master Lu is going to the Ministry of Justice Prison."
"Ministry of Justice Prison?"
Before Xie Xi could react, Xie Yue called out, "Mu Qing, what did my sister-in-law do in the Ministry of Justice? Did you find out?"
As he spoke, Xie Yue stared straight at his brother, the Crown Prince, "Crown Prince, are you going?"
Mu Qing shook his head and reported truthfully: "When Master Lu saw me, she didn't say anything. She just said that she had to go to the Ministry of Justice to do something and would be back soon. If Your Highness is worried, you can go there."
"go."
Xie Xi has stood up.
Although he didn't know why Xiao Xiao wanted to go to the Ministry of Justice, Xie Xi felt that Xiao Xiao always had her reasons for doing things.
Maybe Xiaoxiao’s visit to the Ministry of Justice’s prison this time may have something to do with him.
"Go to the Ministry of Justice Prison."
Walking around the desk, Xie Xi picked up a light-colored cloak from the shelf nearby and walked towards the door.
Seeing this, Xie Yue hurriedly followed his footsteps: "Crown Prince, wait for me."
Mu Qing followed the two of them with an expressionless face.
Just as Xie Xi and the other two were leading their horses out of the house, Lu Xiaoxiao had just brought Aji, Chen Lu and Xie Shiqi into the Ministry of Justice prison.
With the Crown Prince's dragon-patterned jade pendant and Lu Xiaoxiao's advance identification, the people in the Ministry of Justice's prison did not stop her and her people.
The prison of the Ministry of Justice was very dark and dirty. Almost as soon as Lu Xiaoxiao entered, she could smell a strong smell of blood, and there were also various unpleasant odors.
This made Lu Xiaoxiao instantly want to turn around and leave, but when she thought that Chunlin might be locked up in jail, she held back.
Chen Lu, who was following behind, felt sorry for her master. She took out a handkerchief from her sleeve, handed it to Lu Xiaoxiao, and said in a worried tone, "Master, cover it with the handkerchief quickly."
"it is good."
Lu Xiaoxiao took the handkerchief from her.
Hearing that it was the Crown Prince's favorite concubine who had arrived, Yan, the head of the Ministry of Justice's prison, hurried over. He had been fortunate enough to meet Lu Xiaoxiao several times, and on those occasions, the Crown Prince had always stayed by her side, showing his tenderness.
It is precisely because of this that Master Yan has a deep memory of it.
Master Yan came forward with a smile on his face and said to Lu Xiaoxiao in a flattering tone: "I don't know why Master Lu Liangyuan came. I am sorry for not welcoming you. I don't know what Master Lu Liangyuan wants to do?"
Seeing Master Yan's flattering look, Lu Xiaoxiao frowned slightly, but did not step back. She tightly grasped the dragon-patterned jade pendant in her hand and waved it in front of Master Yan as if inadvertently, "Master Yan, I came here to see someone this time. I wonder if Master Yan can give me a favor?"
Chen Lu, who was following behind Lu Xiaoxiao, immediately stepped forward and quietly stuffed the sachet containing silver into the hands of Master Yan without making a sound.
The moment his fingertips touched the sachet, he noticed that it was bulging, as if it contained quite a bit of silver. The smile on Master Yan's face suddenly became even brighter.
Although he could usually make a lot of money in the Ministry of Justice, but now that the Crown Prince's favorite concubine was so generous, Master Yan couldn't help but feel happy, and hurriedly said with a smile: "It's convenient, of course it's convenient, but I don't know who Master Lu Liangyuan wants to see?"
Lu Xiaoxiao casually glanced at the layout of the Ministry of Justice's prison. There were quite a few prisoners imprisoned here, most of them were men, and there were no women in sight.
"I heard that the Fourth Prince's mansion was raided, and all the maids in the mansion were brought in for interrogation one by one. Master Yan, is this true?"
"of course it's true."
Master Yan's eyes flickered, and he asked doubtfully, "Master Lu Liangyuan, could it be that you want to meet the maids who were just imprisoned?"
"Master Yan is indeed very smart."
Lu Xiaoxiao answered very frankly: "I just want to meet her."
Director Yan: “…”
Upon hearing this, Master Yan couldn't help but wonder in his heart, she was just a maid in the Fourth Prince's mansion, why did the Sixth Prince and Master Lu Liangyuan both want to see her?
Seeing that Master Yan was hesitant to speak, Lu Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and urged: "Master Yan? But can't I see him?"
"That's not true."
After all, he is someone close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, who is the next emperor of the Kingdom of Li. Master Yan dared not fail to give some face to Master Lu Liangyuan.
Moreover, if he could leave a good impression on his master Lu Liangyuan today, then his promotion and wealth would not be far away in the future.
Officer Yan: "I see, since Master Lu Liangyuan has spoken, I will not spoil her mood. Besides, those maids are not serious criminals."
Xie Yue who just entered the prison:???
Xie Yue was almost so angry that he laughed.
This is not what Master Yan said when he came not long ago.
It seems that his status as the sixth prince is not as noble as that of his younger sister-in-law.
Xie Yue couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Xie Yue ran so fast that guard Xie Xi and Mu Qing were left behind.
The officers guarding outside the Ministry of Justice's prison were originally going to salute His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Sixth Prince, but Xie Xi raised his hand in advance to signal them not to do so.
Therefore, when Xie Xi and the other three entered the prison, they did not attract the attention of Lu Xiaoxiao and Yan Zhushi.
Only Xie Shiqi noticed the arrival of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Guard Mu Qing. It was because he was too familiar with their footsteps that he was able to recognize their identities.
Xie Shiqi subconsciously raised his eyes and glanced at Lu Liangyuan who was standing in front of him. After thinking for a while, he pursed his lips and still said nothing.
Lu Xiaoxiao had no idea that His Highness had actually come.
After hearing Master Yan's answer, Lu Xiaoxiao's frown gradually relaxed. She pulled the corners of her lips, smiled, and said, "I want to see a maid named Chunlin. Master Yan, please lead the way."
[As long as I meet her once, even if we don't speak, I can confirm whether Chunlin is the little princess that Granny Xu sent out of the palace to raise.]
[I really didn't expect that after so many years, Granny Xu would still bring her back to Shengjing. What a coincidence that Chunlin would become a maid in the Fourth Prince's mansion. Now, she is imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice because of the Fourth Prince's involvement...]
【It’s really incredible! 】
As soon as he saw his sister-in-law’s back, Xie Yue, who was about to shout, was stunned: “???”
Why did he suddenly not understand what his sister-in-law was thinking?
Mu Qing at the back didn't understand either.
Xie Yue was just thinking about turning around to ask his brother the Crown Prince, when suddenly, he saw his brother the Crown Prince passing by him with an expressionless face, without stopping, as if he didn't even notice him.
Xie Yue was confused.
Mu Qing glanced at the Sixth Prince and saw him standing there motionless. Without giving it much thought, Mu Qing quickly followed the steps of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in front of him.
"Little."
Just as Lu Xiaoxiao was about to follow Master Yan forward, she suddenly heard the prince's voice behind her.
[Eh? It seems His Highness is here too? ]
Lu Xiaoxiao suddenly stopped and turned around. She looked up and saw Xie Xi standing in front of her.
"Your Highness!"
Seeing His Royal Highness the Crown Prince suddenly, Master Yan's heart trembled, and he immediately knelt on the ground, bowing his head and saying, "Yan He greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
"Get up."
Xie Xi raised his hand, but his eyes did not fall on Master Yan, but on Lu Xiaoxiao. He walked quickly to her and took her hand naturally: "Why did you come here?"
"If you want to come to the Ministry of Justice, you can wait until I return home and ask me to accompany you."
"Don't you know that I'm worried about you?"
Listening to the Crown Prince's gentle words to Master Lu Liangyuan, Master Yan became more and more certain that he had not flattered the wrong person this time. Fortunately, he did not refuse Master Lu Liangyuan's request just now.
"I have something important to do."
[If I don't come to the Ministry of Justice, how can I help His Highness find the little princess? ]
Lu Xiaoxiao curved her eyes and smiled at Xie Xi obediently, "Don't worry, Your Highness. Did Your Highness forget that Seventeen and Eighteen are by my side?"
Xie Xi knew that she came here for him. He raised his hand and gently brushed her cheek, saying helplessly, "Then you should send someone to tell me."
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