On the day of the granted marriage, the daughter of a general wept and was reborn!

"master……"

Aunt Liu turned to General Shen with an aggrieved look.

"We still need to verify what happened last night. Aunt Liu was also frightened last night. You should rest well in the yard these days. You are not allowed to go out without my permission."

General Shen straightened his sleeves and spoke coldly.

Before Aunt Liu could come to her senses, she was dragged out of the side hall by the maid behind her.

"Master, Master, what have I done wrong?"

The last word of Aunt Liu's miserable voice was drawn out for a long time, echoing in the corridor.

"Wantang, leave the matter of the scabbard to me. I will definitely get to the bottom of it." Looking at the scabbard on the table, General Shen frowned slightly.

After what happened last night, the attention of all forces in the capital was focused on the Shen Mansion. General Shen is a popular figure. If he took this opportunity to investigate the case, he might give others an advantage.

After thinking it over, Shen Wantang let out a long sigh and said, "Father, let your daughter investigate this matter. Your current position makes many people jealous. If something goes wrong, it will be even more difficult in the future."

"Don't worry. If my daughter can't investigate further, she will definitely ask your father for help." Shen Wantang continued.

After he finished speaking, General Shen thought for a moment - it does make some sense.

He let out a long sigh, tapping the tabletop with his fingers rhythmically. "It will take some time to repair your yard. There are other vacant yards in the mansion. Pick the one you like and live there. Don't let yourself down."

Although the fire last night only burned down one courtyard of the Shen family, the sparks drifted to the military camp on the outskirts of the city.

"General, someone wants to see you." The deputy general knocked on Cen Xiao's door.

"No." Cen Xiao was flipping through the military book, his brows furrowed.

"Okay, I'll go report back to Miss Shen right away." The deputy general stammered, and was about to turn around and leave.

As soon as he took a step forward, the door behind him opened automatically.

"Go prepare a pot of good tea." Cen Xiao's brows were filled with joy, and that look could not lie.

Before the deputy general could figure out what was going on, Cen Xiao had already walked towards the hall.

"Such a quick change of expression..." The deputy general touched his forehead and muttered in confusion.

In the hall, Shen Wantang sat aside in a dignified manner and looked around - the Zhenbei Hou Cen family was quite different from ordinary military camps.

Her gaze slowly fell on the screen not far away. The crabapple flowers embroidered on the screen were lifelike, but Shen Wantang fixed her gaze on it.

"Miss Shen, do you like my screen?"

The familiar voice came over, pulling Shen Wantang back to his senses.

She suddenly stood up and bowed respectfully: "Prince."

"How come you have time to come to my place today, Miss Shen?" Cen Xiao walked straight to the upper seat, turned around, and a probing smile appeared in the corner of his eyes. He fell on Shen Wantang and did not wipe it away for a long time.

Shen Wantang turned around and pointed to the medicine box on the table beside her: "My daughter's injury is not serious. Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."

Cen Xiao's gaze shifted away from Shen Wantang and fell on the medicine box. Then, he pursed his lips and sneered, "How did Miss Shen know that I sent someone to deliver it?"

"In the whole capital, the only place that can have such effective medicine for wounds is in my father's military camp and here, Prince." Shen Wantang answered fluently, but the dejected look on his face was hard to conceal -

The golden wound medicine of the Zhenbei Marquis family is unique in the world. This was told to her by Cen Xiao himself in the past. She remembered it clearly and dared not forget it.

As soon as he finished speaking, the deputy general walked in holding a teacup.

"Miss Shen, did you come to me today just for these medicines?" Cen Xiao took a sip of tea and fixed his eyes on Shen Wantang again.

Naturally not.

After the deputy general left, Shen Wantang took out the scabbard hidden in his sleeve.

"Prince, does this scabbard look familiar to you?" Shen Wantang raised his eyes and his sharp gaze fell on Cen Xiao's face, capturing every tiny expression of his.

There was a barely detectable surprise on Cen Xiao's face, and then he smiled happily, with a look of doting in his eyes: "My sword has been lost for a while, and I didn't expect it to be picked up by Miss Shen. Thank you, Miss Shen."

As he spoke, Cen Xiao slowly stood up.

Shen Wantang's eyes tightened, he grabbed the scabbard of his sword and took a step back: "Prince Cen, have you heard about the fire in the Shen Mansion last night? That fire was not without reason, it was caused by an assassin who sneaked into the Shen Mansion."

"This scabbard is what the assassin left behind in a hurry." Shen Wantang stared at the person in front of him, with a fierce aura around him. "My Lord, since you admit that this is yours, can you give me an explanation?"

After she finished speaking, Cen Xiao slowly stood up, her pair of evil phoenix eyes staring at Shen Wantang closely - at this moment, she looked like a young animal with its fur standing on end, wanting an explanation.

He smiled calmly and walked forward slowly: "Miss Shen, I think what Mr. Cen said is very clear. This sword was lost when I went out for training a few days ago. It has been a long time. This cannot prove that the assassin who sneaked into the Shen Mansion last night was Mr. Cen."

"However, if Miss Shen wants, I can cooperate with Miss Shen in the investigation." As he spoke, Cen Xiao's smiling eyes fell on Shen Wantang again.

The two were very close to each other. Cen Xiao lowered his eyes and looked at Shen Wantang with a playful look.

The man's aura was warm and powerful. Shen Wantang subconsciously took two steps back, but quickly calmed down.

"Then please think about where we went and who we met during the training that day. I would like to thank you in advance." Shen Wantang lowered her eyes, trying her best to suppress her nervous tone.

"I have something else to do at home, so I'll take my leave first." Shen Wantang bowed hurriedly and then turned to leave.

A breeze blew through the garden, causing the ribbon in the girl's hair to flutter.

Cen Xiao stared at her closely, and without knowing when, a hint of affection appeared in his eyes.

"Prince." The deputy general called out to him, and he finally came to his senses.

"General Shen is on vacation for three days. The matters during these three days will be left to us." The deputy continued.

Cen Xiao coughed twice, then nodded: "A few days ago, there was a temporary training near the mountain. Did anyone come here during those days?"

The deputy general frowned and said, "There were indeed quite a few people coming and going during those days. Before the training, it happened that the Empress Shufei in the palace went to worship Buddha. Most of the people coming and going were related to the palace."

Could this matter actually involve the palace?

A playful smile appeared on Cen Xiao's lips - the concubines in the harem had long arms, which were reaching out to him.

"Go and check if there was any suspicious person who stole my sword during those days." Cen Xiao waved his wrist and threw the scabbard to the deputy general in front of him.

"Yes."