The fate was changed, the mistress of the Hou family was slapped in the face and made money to win

Chapter 516 Investigating Incense Ashes

Xiao Yue gritted her teeth and looked at Jiang Suining angrily.

"I'll ask you again, are you really unwilling to serve me?"

"As a lady-in-waiting in the palace, if the princess has any instructions, I will certainly serve you and will never refuse. But my ability is limited, and there are some things I cannot do at the moment."

Jiang Suining raised his head and continued.

"I admire your idea of ​​finding a way out for women all over the world. So, if you have any good ideas, I will definitely help you."

"You..." Xiao Yue suddenly felt speechless.

For a moment, she had no good ideas.

If she really had a great idea, there would be no need for Jiang Suining.

Before, she could still rely on winning glory for Beiyang and her fame to gain some face in front of Emperor Xiao, but that face had been used to ask for the female official's favor. In addition, so much time had passed, and although she didn't know what was going on outside the palace, most people in the palace no longer mentioned it.

It's not like she hadn't thought about mentioning these things to Emperor Xiao again, but even though she was a princess, she didn't see Emperor Xiao very often. When she did, he always looked serious, without the kindness of a father. She also pretended to be clever and quirky to please Emperor Xiao, but was directly reprimanded for her inappropriate words and deeds.

Only then did she truly understand what it meant to be an emperor first and a father second.

If the original owner was a beloved princess, she might have a chance, but she was not favored to begin with. Even if she traveled through time and space now, she would not be able to gain much benefit by using her identity.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath in anger, met Jiang Suining's gaze, and didn't want to say that she had no way to save face, so she said unhappily: "I am the master. If I can have a good plan for everything, what do you want me to do?"

"It's my incompetence." Jiang Suining bowed his head and apologized respectfully. He added, "If I had any good ideas, I would definitely offer them to the princess. But in the current situation, I really can't do anything."

Seeing this, Xiao Yue was speechless. She looked at Jiang Suining in silence for a long time. Finally, she said, "There's nothing you can do, so just think about it carefully." Then she turned around and left with a cold face.

After Xiao Yue left, Jiang Suining stood up, looked at the other's back, and thought secretly in his heart.

After Lu Yan and the others came back, Jiang Suining asked them about Xiao Yue's situation in the palace during this period.

"It doesn't seem to be anything special. You know, as a princess, although there are no strict restrictions on leaving the palace, it is not that easy. Most of the time, you can only stay in the palace, maybe drinking tea, embroidering, reading books, and playing the piano. I guess it's the same for the fifth princess." He Qingrui said without much concern.

"As far as I know, the Fifth Princess doesn't seem to care about embroidery and playing the piano. I heard palace people talk about how the Fifth Princess has changed a lot, but I haven't heard such talk recently." Lu Yan said thoughtfully, "Oh, I remember one thing. When you were imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice, the Fifth Princess left the palace. I happened to see her returning to the palace, and she looked very unhappy."

"That's right, I was there too, Sui Ning, I thought she was there to see you." Wei Yao also said to Jiang Sui Ning.

"I haven't seen her in prison. Maybe she left the palace for other things." Jiang Suining shook his head, but he still had doubts in his heart.

After his shift was over, Jiang Suining went to the Ministry of Justice before returning to the Jiang family.

Jiang Suining felt even more puzzled when he learned that Xiao Yue had indeed been to the Ministry of Justice, but had asked someone to report and then left.

"Why did you leave suddenly? Did something happen?"

"It shouldn't be a big deal." Pei Zhaozhi thought for a moment, "By the way, I wonder if it has anything to do with the Fourth Prince. According to the time of the report, the Fourth Prince should have bumped into the Fifth Princess when he left the Ministry of Justice."

Xiao Yi...

Xiao Yue's attitude changed strangely, could it be related to Xiao Yi?

Jiang Suining felt a little depressed.

After leaving the Ministry of Justice, Jiang Suining was still thinking about this matter when she heard Xier say, "Miss, it's Lin Jie."

Jiang Suining looked out the car window and saw Lin Jie waiting on the street.

"Miss." Lin Jie walked to the side of the carriage.

"Why are you here?"

"I heard that the young lady was almost in trouble before. Although you did not let me follow you today, I am still worried. Seeing that the time for my shift has passed, I thought of coming to meet the young lady."

"That's thoughtful." Jiang Suining nodded. "I'm working in the palace, so nothing will happen. That's why I didn't ask you to go with me."

"Although nothing will happen in the palace, I heard from the young master that the situation has not been completely settled yet, and there may be dangers on the way from the palace to the Jiang family and back. If the young lady is willing, I can drive her back and forth later."

Jiang Suining looked at Lin Jie, who spoke in a serious and respectful tone, lowered his head slightly, and asked for Jiang Suining's opinion.

"Okay, since you are willing, I will not object." Jiang Suining paused for a moment and then said, "It is a good coincidence that you have returned from the manor. There is something I need you to do."

"Miss, what's the matter?"

"Let's go back home first, and we'll talk about it after we get back."

Jiang Suining told the driver to speed up a little.

After returning to the Jiang family, Jiang Suining signaled Lin Jie to wait in the yard while he went back to his room and took out a handkerchief.

"The incense ash on this handkerchief was obtained by me from the Third Prince's residence. Although the imperial physician had examined the spices before and said there was nothing wrong with them, I still felt something was a little strange."

"Miss, do you want me to find someone to test this incense ash?"

"That's right, but remember to act in secret and never let anyone else know. After the inspection, report to me immediately."

"Yes, I obey."

Jiang Suining added: "Also, although the case has solid evidence, it is not certain that no one is secretly watching the Jiang family. You should be careful when you act, and don't let anyone catch you and cause trouble."

Lin Jie's expression became more serious, and he nodded again, "Yes, Miss, don't worry, I understand."

Lin Jie took the handkerchief and left quickly.

After Jiang Suining sat in the room for a while, he saw that it was almost time for dinner, so he went to have dinner with Zheng and the others.

After hearing Jiang Suining say that he was successfully promoted and did not encounter any difficulties after entering the palace today, Zheng and the others felt relieved.

Jiang Mushi, on the other hand, seemed to be hesitant to speak at the dinner table. After finishing dinner, he quietly pulled Jiang Suining aside.

"Sister, you're lying!"

"Where did I lie?" Jiang Suining was puzzled.

"You said you didn't face any trouble, but I met Wei Yao on my way home today. She said the Fifth Princess came to see you. Although I don't know what she said, it looked like she had bad intentions."