The beauty of the Hou family and the king's plan

Shen Baozhao saw that the person who came was Xiao Li, and his tone was unfriendly. She didn't know how she had offended this evil god.

Then he said angrily, "Why, only the Shaoqing is allowed to come to the Fahua Temple? Are women not allowed to come here to burn incense?"

Of course she didn't know. Just as she was leaving the Ning'an Marquis's Mansion, the servants of the Yujun Prince's Mansion went to the Dali Temple to report to Xiao Li.

The servant assured Xiao Li that it was someone from the Ning'an Marquis's Mansion who found out that the princess went to the Fahua Temple to worship Buddha today.

Fourth Miss Shen just came to Fahua Temple.

She didn't know that when Xiao Li heard that the purpose of this little cousin's trip today might be her grandmother.

The Shaoqing, who was always steady and calm, did not even bother to ask for leave and hurried out of the government office.

When everyone in the government office saw the cold aura of Shaoqing, as if he could freeze people to death, no one dared to ask any more questions.

When Xiao Li heard Shen Baozhao's sophistry, he was even more certain that she was coming for his grandmother.

"Miss Shen Fourth, are you really here to burn incense?" Xiao Li's tone was firm, as if he was not asking but warning.

Shen Baozhao was puzzled, but his expression did not change. Instead, he shrank towards Princess Yu.

Princess Yu immediately spoke up to defend him: "Li'er, why are you so fierce? What if you scare your cousin?"

"Yesterday I asked you to accompany me to burn incense for your aunt, and you said that the Dali Temple had some important matters to deal with.

I thought you were rushing here because you were feeling guilty, but then I remembered that my grandmother was still in the Fahua Temple.

I never thought that you would act so fiercely and aggressively towards your cousin as soon as you arrived."

As he spoke, he held Shen Baozhao's hand with one hand and put his other arm around her shoulders in a soothing manner.

Shen Baozhao was also very sensible and leaned lightly in the arms of Princess Yu.

Xiao Li was even more annoyed when he saw this. What kind of cousin is this? She is obviously an opera singer.

Patiently explaining to Princess Yu, "Grandmother, you must not be fooled by her. She has many tricks to bluff people."

Shen Baozhao was upset when Xiao Li said this about her, and she also defended him: "Shaoqing said that I was bluffing, may I ask who I deceived?

I would like to ask Lord Shaoqing, is this how the Dali Temple handles cases?

Without any real evidence, you can conclude that a person is a liar based on your own feelings?"

Seeing that Shen Baozhao dared to ask him back, Xiao Li also said bluntly: "The red rope solved the case.

It’s only been a short time, and my cousin is still young, so she won’t forget it, right?”

"Now in front of everyone, can you explain to me what the basis is?

Or are you just making it up to excuse someone else?"

Xiao Li was certain that the girl who was later kicked out by the shopkeeper and disguised herself as a man was acquainted with Shen Baozhao, otherwise how could she live in the charity she ran.

Moreover, he thought of how she had been chanting incantations like a Taoist priest that day, something like 'Red rope, red rope, who is the thief? Tell me quickly'.

She doesn't look like a lady from an aristocratic family at all. She looks more like a swindler who roams the world to cheat people.

Although she took in many homeless children, it was also a good deed.

But it doesn't change the fact that she is a heretic.

Shen Baozhao always felt guilty, she thought it was Xiao Li who discovered the truth about the Colosseum.

Unexpectedly, they were talking about the red string case. She was not afraid of this at all.

Princess Yu didn't know what the two of them were talking about.

But she only saw her grandson pressing on step by step, speaking unkindly to her niece whom she had just met, and she felt unhappy.

Just as she was about to open her mouth to scold him, Shen Baozhao calmed her down, stood up, and walked towards the crowd step by step.

She raised her head slightly, and her eyes, as calm as an ancient well, met Xiao Li's sharp eyes.

"May I ask, Lord Shaoqing, is the person who stole the silver the servant?"

Xiao Li hummed unnaturally from the bottom of his throat, "So what?"

"It proves that my judgment of the case is correct. My method can find the thief.

"Why do you say I'm bluffing?" Shen Baozhao asked confidently.

Of course it's because I suspect you are just guessing. Xiao Li was about to blurt out the answer, but he stopped in time when he saw the dissatisfied look of Princess Yu.

The subordinates who came with Xiao Li were the ones who led the people from the Five Cities Army outside the inn that day.

Although he did not see how Shen Baozhao used the red rope to solve the case, he heard afterwards that the people all highly praised Fourth Miss Shen and praised her for her ability to solve cases like a god.

He racked his brains but couldn't figure out the reason.

Seeing that his master was speechless, he stepped forward and bowed to Shen Baozhao.

He asked, "I am very curious and hope Fourth Miss Shen can answer my questions."

Shen Baozhao saw that Xiao Li's subordinate was very sensible, so he did not put on airs.

"It's actually very simple. I tied one end of the red rope around each person's wrist. Everyone focused on the spell I was chanting.

No one noticed that I had actually checked everyone’s pulse.”

"Everyone else is fine, except for the servant whose heart rate is too fast. He must be nervous and guilty. There is no one else like him."

"In that case, does Shaoqing still think that I am lying?" Shen Baozhao raised his head confidently and looked at Xiao Li provocatively.

The subordinate clapped his hands and exclaimed: "Wonderful! Fourth Miss Shen is really wise."

Abbot Xuchen, who was standing by, became even more curious after hearing Shen Baozhao say that he could diagnose a pulse with a hanging rope. He was about to speak, but was interrupted by Xiao Li.

"You are lying. You have never learned medical skills since you were a child. How can you take a pulse?"

Since returning from the Colosseum that day, Xiao Li had people collect all the information about Shen Baozhao in detail.

According to his intelligence, Shen Baozhao was just a girl who stayed at home and never went out of the house, and she had not studied medicine under a master.

Seeing that her son, who always had excellent self-control, seemed to be possessed by a demon, Madam Xiao was determined to settle the dispute with Shen Baozhao to the end.

Even Princess Yu’s words were of no use.

When he heard him question Shen Baozhao's medical skills, he looked at Xiao Li with a constipated face: "Li'er, your grandmother suddenly had chest pain today, and it was Zhaozhao who saved her."

Xiao Li looked at Madam Xiao in disbelief, while everyone in the hall looked calm.

It was obvious that this was true. He didn't have the energy to worry about whether the information given by the spy was wrong.

He only said to Princess Yu in shame: "Grandma, I am unfilial for not accompanying you to burn incense.

Are you feeling better now? You should bring a doctor with you next time you go out."

Although Princess Yu didn't know what had happened between Xiao Li and Shen Baozhao before, she knew this grandson. He was a cold-faced but warm-hearted child, and a very filial child.

There must be a misunderstanding with Zhaozhao. She held Xiao Li's hand while holding Shen Baozhao's hand.

Just like persuading children who have fought: "Li'er, Zhaozhao. You two wouldn't know each other unless you quarreled. How about making peace for my sake?"

Although Xiao Li handled cases with an iron fist and was not ruthless, he was obedient in front of Princess Yu.

Besides, if it was really Shen Baozhao who saved my grandmother, it would be appropriate to thank him.

Then he bowed to her and said, "I misunderstood my cousin, I hope you won't take it personally.

And thank you for saving my grandmother."

Xiao Li bowed his head first, so Shen Baozhao naturally wouldn't argue with him. He returned the greeting, "I don't deserve your thanks, cousin. Saving my grandmother is what I should do."

Xiao Li's heart was moved when he was called cousin.