Marrying into a rich family by mistake, it is difficult to be a mistress

Chapter 155: No True Love, Heart as Solid as a Rock

Concubine Gao had been keeping an eye on what was going on in the mansion.

She thought that if the Concubine Dowager called the Prince over so formally, there would definitely be some commotion.

However, no.

Everything in the palace is calm and peaceful.

The prince stayed overnight at the princess's place and left at dawn the next day.

"Concubine, when the prince returned yesterday, I thought he knew something. But judging from the situation, it seems that the prince is unaware of what's going on between us, the princess and the prince." The nanny guessed.

"What does it matter whether he knows or not? In his heart, there is only the princess and his son Xiao Yan'an. Who am I? What is Jin Cheng? I am just a mutually beneficial partner who came to him on his own initiative." Concubine Gao responded self-deprecatingly.

"Concubine, the prince still has you in his heart." The nanny comforted in a low voice.

"Have all the personnel assigned to the Geng Corporation arrived?"

"Don't worry, Concubine. Everything has been arranged."

"Okay, then let's send someone to Xiao Yan'an to stir up trouble and add fuel to the fire."

"Yes." The nanny immediately retreated.

……

As soon as the sun rose, people gathered outside the government office.

Everyone wants to know the result of Xu Gui’s trial and whether a case can be concluded.

When the prince was trying Zhou Dahu, he was swift and decisive.

If you say kill, kill!

It is impossible to make excuses when it comes to Xu Gui. That would make him suspected of shielding Xu Gui.

It was a mess outside the government office.

"Xu Gui has been arrested, why haven't we found out the result of the trial yet?"

"Yeah, this is too slow."

"I heard that the tenant Ali was hit twice and died. The coroner found out from the examination."

"What's the difference between one blow and two blows?"

"Yesterday, when Xu Gui confessed, he said he only hit her once. Ali's wife can testify to this."

"Didn't Ali's wife disappear? Maybe she was murdered too! But her body hasn't been found yet."

"Xu Gui has committed many evil things. I don't believe he is innocent at all!"

"That's right! He must have been responsible for all these deaths! Including Ali's missing wife!"

"If they can't find out, they will definitely try to make this matter look small for the sake of the palace's reputation!"

"Then what justice is there?"

"Justice? That's the palace, that's the imperial power! You're talking about justice with the palace? Are you tired of living?"

"I believe justice lies in the hearts of the people!"

"You are so naive!"

Xiao Yan'an sat in the study of the government office, reading Xu Gui's confession.

He had interrogated Xu Gui once, and with the help of the coroner's autopsy and secret investigation, he came to a preliminary conclusion about the case.

Except for Ali, the deaths of the other three had nothing to do with Xu Gui.

However, it was obvious that someone deliberately pinned all the murders on Xu Gui.

"Prince." Tianxi walked in.

"How's the situation outside?"

"A lot of people are discussing this, and the emotions are quite heated."

"How many people do you think would believe that Xu Gui had nothing to do with those three murders?" Xiao Yan'an asked.

"I'm afraid... not even one percent."

Xiao Yanan chuckled helplessly, "Yeah, if I hadn't found these evidences, I wouldn't believe it!"

"Sir, what should we do now?"

"Investigate! Keep investigating! Once we find out the cause of death of the other three people and the evidence is in front of them, the people will naturally stop making random guesses. Also, immediately increase the number of people searching for the whereabouts of Ali's wife. We must find her alive or dead!"

"Yes." Tianxi stepped back.

Xiao Yan'an rubbed his brows, feeling tired.

Is this matter related to Concubine Gao and Xiao Jincheng?

Was it another trap set by mother and son together to set him up?

If you want the throne of the crown prince or his life, just come after him!

Why kill innocent people!

The more Xiao Yan'an thought about it, the angrier he became, and he slapped the table.

……

Early in the morning, Qingluo sent a message to Ji Chuhe, asking him to embroider another purse, and also brought fabric and embroidery thread.

After Qingluo left, Nanny Ji held the piece of cloth, thinking about something.

"What's wrong? Mammy." Ji Chuhe asked softly.

"Miss, why do I think this cloth belongs to the prince?"

"It's either like my father or like my father."

"Why did the princess ask the young lady to embroider a purse for the prince?"

"It's time to show my filial piety, but my embroidery skills are really not up to par."

"Why doesn't the princess embroider one for the prince?"

"Mammy, we have been in the palace for so long. What do you think of the relationship between my father and my mother?" Ji Chuhe asked with a smile.

"They treat each other with respect and treat each other with respect. I also feel that there is an unspeakable tacit understanding between the prince and the princess. The prince is in charge of external affairs, while the princess is in charge of internal affairs. The prince never interferes in the affairs of the palace, leaving them entirely to the princess. This trust and respect is amazing. Even when the princess and the concubine quarreled, the prince never intervened. Many people cannot do this alone."

"Yes, that's a very accurate summary. However, apart from that, I can see that there is some true affection between them. Father didn't want the purse embroidered by me. I guess he wanted to have the same one as mother, and also want a lace made by mother herself." Ji Chuhe guessed.

I also saw clearly that the trust and affection between my father and my mother were as solid as a rock!

She no longer has anything to worry about.

"Miss, if that's the case, why bother with so much trouble? The prince can just ask the princess for it, and the princess can still refuse to embroider it."

"Sometimes, what is wanted is different from what is given." Ji Chuhe picked up the cloth and took a look. "Then I don't have to work too hard. I can't embroider better than the one I gave to my mother, but I don't mind if it's a little worse."

Nanny Ji burst out laughing.

"Miss, you are quite insightful, but you and the prince..."

"The prince and I can respect and trust each other and treat each other like guests." Ji Chuhe said firmly.

"Oh! That's true! Sometimes, it's good not to have any emotions involved." When Nanny Ji thought of the matter between the prince and Xu Yan'er, she felt sorry for the young lady.

"Mammy, did the prince return home last night?" Ji Chuhe suddenly asked.

"The prince did not come back last night."

"He didn't return home at night, and the case hasn't been closed. It seems that the prince has found out that the three murders have nothing to do with Xu Gui. He is not a fool, and he may have figured out who was responsible. He must have had a hard time last night." Ji Chuhe sighed lightly.

People have always been living in illusions, and it is the most painful when they suddenly glimpse the truth.

This is the pain Xiao Yanan is experiencing now.

Just like, she had a little fantasy about Ji Cheng at the beginning, thinking that it was all because of Geng's badness, and she even regarded Ji Cheng as her father. In the end, when she saw Ji Cheng's true cold face, she felt as if a layer of skin had been torn off alive, with blood and flesh attached.

In the severe pain, she also understood a truth.

The only one she can rely on is herself.

"Let's put aside the matter of the purse for now. Madam Ji, please put these materials away first. I have an important matter to do today."

"Yes, Miss." Madam Ji put away the things and came to Ji Chuhe again, asking puzzledly, "Miss, what are you going to do today?"

"Mammy, go to Concubine Gao and tell her that I want to invite Concubine Gao to the theater to watch a play."

"Ah?" Nanny Ji was shocked!