Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

The Lin family's movements were naturally reported to Lizheng Hall through two eunuchs.

Hearing Lin Ruhai's methods, the prince couldn't help but clap his hands and laugh: "This is like hearing thunder in silence! Lin Yude handled this matter so vigorously and vigorously, yet so quietly and gently. It's really wonderful!"

Changying also stood beside him and smiled.

"When I met him that day, I told him everything from beginning to end, and he listened to me from beginning to end. Before leaving, he knelt three times and kowtowed nine times to me." The prince leaned back on the throne happily, as if he was relaxing his body that was exhausted from being busy:

“Normally, I should be furious that someone made me speak so much while I was so frugal with my words.

“Who would have thought that just by looking at him bowing solemnly, I would feel satisfied.

"Oh, does Brother Tao like this gentleman too?"

Qinghai hurriedly nodded: "Yes! I heard that the young prince looked forward to it every morning when he woke up, and when Lord Lin left in the afternoon, he reluctantly sent him to the palace gate.

"Yesterday, I met the young prince, and he asked me whether the side hall of Chongren Hall had been cleaned up. He also asked whether, in addition to his own residence, a guest house had been reserved for Lord Lin!"

The prince chuckled, very happy, and pointed at Qinghai and said, "First go to Chongren Hall to arrange a place for Lin Yude to stay, then go to the East Hall of Yiqiu Palace and give some good things to Wang Chenghui."

After a pause, the prince knocked on the long table, thinking about what to reward.

Qinghai saw the opportunity and smiled, "I heard that Wang Chenghui loves Western things from overseas. When General Yuehai came the other day, I remember he brought two gold-inlaid, gem-inlaid, uh, what boxes? Boxes that can play music automatically?"

The prince also forgot for a moment: "Yes, yes, what was it?"

"Music boxes." Chang Ying smiled and lowered his voice before asking, "There are only two. I guess they are for the young masters?"

The prince hesitated.

Qinghai rolled his eyes and said, "What do you want to give me?"

Chang Ying lowered his eyes: "No matter what the Crown Prince gives, I think Wang Chenghui will be grateful."

The prince thought about it and agreed. He smiled and said, "Forget it. Qinghai should go and tell her to come and serve dinner tonight." He then instructed Changying, "Go to the storehouse and pick out a few exquisite things. Put them in the treasure pavilion. When she comes, let her pick one herself."

Qing Hai smiled and said, "Your Highness is really considerate."

As they were talking and laughing, someone suddenly came in to report: "Chen Duo wants to see you."

"It should be sealed tomorrow, but he had to come here today to cause trouble for Your Highness..." Qinghai grumbled in dissatisfaction.

The prince glared at him and said, "Get out and do your job!"

Qinghai received the order, turned around and ran away.

By the time Chen Duo entered the room, Chang Ying had already retreated silently, taking everyone in the hall out with him.

"What's the matter?" The prince sat upright and looked at Chen Duo seriously.

Chen Duo held up a memorial and said, "I have sorted out the things I have found recently. Although there is still no conclusion, it can be confirmed that Zhang Zhu has been to the Wang family and has met Prince Zhongsu.

"After we found out about the casinos Zhang Zhu had visited, Prince Zhongsu withdrew his shares. It was not him who did it, but the chief historian of the palace.

"Then it was Prince Nan'an who also withdrew his shares. Yesterday morning, the Wang family transferred the casino to a cloth merchant from Yangzhou. It doesn't look like he has any background. He is just a fat sheep."

The prince hooked his finger when he started talking, and when he got the memorial, he unfolded it and read it. When he heard the word "fat sheep", he laughed and asked, "Several casinos, how much money did he make?"

"One hundred thousand taels." Chen Duo looked down at the ground. "That money didn't stay in the Wang family. Jia Wang from the Rongguo Mansion took the money and gave half of it to her daughter in Daming Palace.

"The other half lent money at high interest this morning. After many twists and turns, it seems to have returned to the hands of the new owner of the casino.

"I think there may be some connection, but I haven't had time to investigate it in detail yet."

The prince's face began to look grim. He threw the memorial on the table, tapped it with his fingers, and asked, "Prince Nan'an and Zhongsu, what did you do with the silver you exchanged for?"

"Prince Nan'an did nothing. He saved half of his money in a bank and earned the interest. He also added a few rare dishes to the New Year banquet.

"Prince Chungsuk seems to be completely unaware of the money and continues to lead his life as usual."

Chen Duo paused and lowered his voice, "When I was investigating this matter, I unexpectedly discovered that the women in Queen Chungsuk's house were not very peaceful.

"Princess Su had another miscarriage. She fell accidentally while struggling with a concubine.

"In addition, two concubines in the palace were found to be pregnant. Princess Su prepared safflower soup, and they have probably all drank it by now."

The prince frowned tightly, "He has been married for two years, and my mother has been thinking about her grandchildren for two years. Now the backyard is in chaos, and he still has the nerve to come to me and ask for a job!"

Chen Duo said nothing.

Who can cram eight wives and concubines into the backyard at once without causing any conflicts?

Deserve it.

Just like in the Eastern Palace, three years ago, five women appeared within three months, but within these three months, four women also disappeared.

The more women there are, the more trouble there is.

A stupid mind cannot stand being provoked.

"Although the seal will begin tomorrow, you may not be able to rest." The prince returned his attention to the memorial, "Next, you should move slowly and check the chief official of Prince Su's Palace."

Chen Duo agreed.

Seeing that the prince had nothing else to say, he immediately took his leave.

However, after leaving Lizheng Hall, he did not leave immediately, but went straight to ask Jingshun: "The New Year is coming soon, I want to invite Lao Xia to have a drink together, are you coming?"

This is a kind gesture. Invesco smiled gently: "No, I'm not good at drinking."

"Okay then." Chen Duo was about to leave, but was stopped by Chang Ying, who was quick with his hands. "Eh? Uncle Chen, you're inviting people to dinner, why did you only invite Invesco and not me?"

Chen Duo chuckled: "You are now a big shot in front of the prince, and you and your master are the left and right protectors, and you will never leave His Highness' side.

"I don't even dare to invite your master. You are just a little kid, so don't join in the fun of this drinking party!"

Chang Ying smiled so hard that his eyes narrowed: "That won't work!

"It's because I'm a junior that I want to go over there. It's a good opportunity for me to kowtow and wish a happy new year and get red envelopes, double the amount for Uncle Chen and Uncle Xia!

"For such a suitable deal, I will go even if I ask His Highness for leave!"

With such a generous offer, Chen Duo would not refuse. He smiled and nodded, "Okay! I'll be fine after the seal is sealed tomorrow. Let's sit down together when you and Lao Xia are both free!"

"Okay!" Chang Ying agreed readily, and walked Chen Duo a few steps before coming back and looking Jingshun up and down. "Did His Highness say that you are not allowed to associate with these people?"

Invesco was stunned: "I didn't say that!"

"Why didn't you accept his overtures?" Chang Ying sighed, raised his hand and patted Jingshun on the shoulder, "Wang Chenghui clearly didn't confirm your identity at that time, but he still kicked you out of Yiqiu Palace.

"Today I finally understand why."