"But you think the atmosphere in the hall is too stuffy?" Princess Ning asked casually.

Shen Fengxu nodded slightly: "Fengxu couldn't bear the power of alcohol, so he came out to sober up."

"I also feel that the hall is too stuffy, so I just came out for a walk." Princess Ning smiled slightly, looked at Chen Fengxu, and said, "But I have been walking outside for a long time. Will you go back with me?"

Princess Ning's face was cold and delicate, with a jade-like luster, but she was smiling at the moment, with a light dimple, and was very friendly. Although Shen Fengxu was not sure what Princess Ning meant, she still nodded and said: " good."

Then he followed Princess Ning out of Wangxue Pavilion.

Shen Fengxu was half a step behind Princess Ning, but Princess Ning slowed down her steps and walked side by side with Shen Fengxu.

Most of the time, Princess Ning had nothing to do, so she chatted with Shen Fengxu about household matters.

After saying a few words about Prince Ning's Mansion, Princess Ning asked about the affairs of Uncle Dong Ning's Mansion: "I heard that the First Lady in Dong Ning Bo's Mansion is not in charge of family affairs now, but the Second Lady?"

Women in inner houses and backyards have always been dependent on men, and their only power is to take charge of household affairs. Being a matron is not only a power, but also a symbol of status. Ordinary wealthy families generally do not take it as their own. When the power to take charge of household affairs changes hands, only if the eldest lady in the house has a serious fault or is terminally ill will she let others take charge of household affairs.

After all, once the power to take charge of family affairs is replaced by someone else, it probably means that things will change.

Therefore, although Uncle Dong Ning's house handed over the power of managing the family affairs to the second lady, it did not make any publicity to the outside world. But that day, the old lady got angry and rebuked the second lady in public.

Although it was a rebuke, it also inadvertently revealed that Dong Ningbo's power in charge of family affairs had changed.

From first lady to second lady.

Regardless of status, status, or seniority, it was completely out of the hands of the Second Madam, but it was still handed over to the Second Madam, which made others wonder.

But in fact, sometimes things are not as complicated as others think.

It's just that the old lady is dissatisfied with Aunt Zhao being banned.

Somehow, maybe Shen Fengxu was overthinking, she always felt that Princess Ning had a deep meaning when she said such words at this moment, but Shen Fengxu just lowered his head and said softly: "The eldest lady was not feeling well a few days ago. Therefore, the old lady asked the second lady to act as housekeeper."

This is the most reasonable explanation.

Princess Ning nodded.

At this time, the sky suddenly became dark, and light snow fell.

The maid next to Princess Ning had already prepared a brocade-patterned cloak with her. Seeing the snow covering it at this time, she stepped forward and said, "Princess, be careful of catching a cold."

After saying that, he wanted to put on the brocade-patterned cloak for Princess Ning.

But Princess Ning waved her hand, took the cloak from the hand of the maid, walked to Shen Fengxu, and put it on Shen Fengxu.

For a moment, Shen Fengxu was a little stunned.

She hurriedly took a step back and said: "Thank you for your kindness, Princess, but it's up to the Princess to use it herself. The weather is so cold. If the Princess catches the cold due to this, it will be Feng Xu's fault."

Princess Ning smiled gently and said: "It doesn't matter. If you, a little girl, catch the wind and cold, it will be more troublesome. Just wear it."

Chen Fengxu could only say: "Thank you very much, Princess."

Princess Ning's brocade-patterned cloak is very warm, and can resist the wind and cold outside. However, the cloak is long and can be dragged to the floor, and the wind is heavy and the body is petite. Putting on Princess Ning's brocade-patterned cloak, she looks even more petite and exquisite.

The two of them walked into the hall together and immediately attracted the attention of others.

The cloak on Shen Fengxu is really eye-catching. Although it is not a very extravagant thing, people with a discerning eye can still see that this cloak is worth a lot of money. It belongs to Princess Ning, but now it is in Shen Feng Xu's body.

Moreover, Shen Fengxu actually came in from the door together with Princess Ning. The two walked side by side. The expression on Princess Ning's face did not show any displeasure, but was very calm.

After entering the hall, Chen Fengxu took off his cloak, dusted off the snowflakes on it, and handed it to the maid next to Princess Ning.

Everyone was even more certain that it was indeed Princess Ning's cloak!

But why does the noble princess get together with a little Shen Fengxu?

Not only others, but even Ming Shu were a little shocked when they saw it.

Some ladies from the capital even recalled that Ming Shu seemed to be waiting for Shen Fengxu to leave school outside Meng Zhang's school. For a while, many unfounded speculations appeared in everyone's minds.

But because it was not an important matter, and Shen Fengxu, the person involved, did not make any move, but returned to his seat, the expression on his face did not change at all, so everyone only looked at it for a moment and then looked away. .

The banquet was going on as usual, with everyone changing glasses, drinking and talking, and it was very lively.

At this moment, a maid suddenly ran in from the door in a panic and exclaimed: "Princess, it's not good! It's not good!"

All the guests who were pushing cups and changing cups all looked up at the maid, and then looked at each other in confusion. The maid in the princess's house was different from the maids in the aristocratic families. They were not bought from the tooth shop, but bought from the palace. Those who were brought up in the middle will naturally not do such a thing for no reason.

Even if something really happened, in this situation, most people would suppress it first instead of doing it in front of everyone.

Princess Shun Ning suddenly frowned and said: "Today's banquet! What nonsense did you say! Why don't you get down quickly!"

"No..." The maid looked at Princess Shunning very anxiously, with cold sweat dripping down her forehead, and her face was as pale as paper, as if she had seen a ghost, "Princess, maid... maid... "

She was hesitant to speak, which made Princess Shun Ning impatient. She immediately slammed the table and said angrily: "If you can't speak, I will order someone to pick out your tongue to prevent you from wanting to say anything else." "

The maid suddenly knelt on the ground and cried loudly: "Princess, Mr. Ji... is dead..."

As the maidservant's words fell, Princess Shunning stood up suddenly, her face suddenly turned extremely ugly, she clenched her teeth, and her voice seemed to spit out from between her teeth, and said: "What did you say?!"

"Mr. Ji... is dead..." The maid lowered her head, her body was shaking uncontrollably, and tears kept flowing down, "Just now, the maid passed by Zhuqingyuan. Normally at this time, Mr. Ji She should be practicing the piano, but the maid didn't hear the sound, so she felt a little strange, so she opened the door and took a look, but she didn't expect... It was Mr. Ji lying on the ground, with a large piece of flesh under him. There were blood stains. The maid called Mr. Ji several times, but Mr. Ji didn't answer. Only then did the maid know that it was Mr. Ji who died..."

There was a cryptic look in Princess Shun Ning's eyes. For a moment, no one could see clearly what Princess Shun Ning was thinking, but no one dared to ask.

The atmosphere in the hall seemed to have suddenly solidified, and even the warm stove could not warm Princess Shun Ning's heart.

Outside the hall, the snow was falling heavier and heavier, and the snowflakes fell from the sky, covering the entire Princess Shunning Mansion.

There is a question in everyone's mind, but no one dares to ask it.

Who is Mr. Ji...?

After a long silence, Princess Shunning finally spoke, her tone was as cold as ice floes on the river, fine and cold, making people shudder: "Check! Anyone who is in the princess's mansion today is not allowed to go out! Check out

Before the real culprit is revealed, everyone is waiting here for me!"

Everyone was startled.

They all come from aristocratic families. Even if they are not as noble as Princess Shunning, who is the heir to the emperor, who is that Mr. Ji? Are they supposed to be allowed to wait here until the real murderer is found out before leaving?

If the real culprit cannot be found, shouldn't they be allowed to stay at Princess Shunning's residence?

Then someone spoke up and said, "Princess, I wonder who Mr. Ji is...?" He asked cautiously.

Even if the eldest princess Shun Ning didn't say it, everyone could see that the eldest princess Shun Ning was very sad and angry now. It must be understood that this young master Ji is a very important person.

Princess Shun Ning's eyes suddenly glanced over, shocking the man's heart.

After a moment of silence, Princess Shun Ning slowly spoke, her voice cold and sinister: "She is the steward of my house."

But how can a steward be called a young master?

Chen Fengxu frowned slightly.

She had vaguely heard about Princess Shunning in her previous life. Princess Shunning had a male favorite in her house. Although the specific name was unknown, but now seeing Princess Shunning's demeanor, she could probably conclude that she was a favorite.

Mr. Ji, whose origin is unknown, is most likely the male favorite.

However, in the previous life, it was clearly many years later when the male favorite attempted to assassinate Princess Shun Ning that the habit of Princess Shun Ning was exposed. But why did she die so early now?

The trajectory of history has changed quietly and silently without knowing when.

Everyone looked at each other.

Although she was afraid of the identity of the eldest princess Shun Ning, she was just a princess with no real power after all, and the law did not hold everyone accountable, so some people said: "Princess, why would you go to war over the death of a steward? Besides, everyone present is a member of the imperial court.

I’m afraid it’s inappropriate for the Minister of Humerus…”

The first person had the courage to speak, and the second person responded. In this way, one after another people stood up to question Princess Shun Ning's decision.

Princess Shun Ning almost wanted to kill someone, but she endured it in the end.

She just wants to find the murderer for Mr. Ji!

Suddenly a maid stood up and whispered timidly: "Princess, this maid has an idea."

Princess Shun Ning looked at her and said solemnly: "Say."

"Mr. Ji is in the Zhuqing Courtyard, a little distance from the main hall. Some of the adults present have never left their seats. Naturally, there is no way to murder Mr. Ji."

The maid who announced the funeral at the beginning also responded and said: "Yes, Mr. Ji seems to have been stabbed to death with a sharp weapon. The murderer must have gone to Zhuqingyuan in person to commit the crime!"

Therefore, the most likely person to commit the murder is the person who was not at the table just now.

Princess Shun Ning's eyes looked at everyone's faces with a sinister searching look, and then asked: "Who are the people who just left the table?"

Everyone looked at each other.

There were so many people leaving the table just now. Even if many people didn't walk too far, they went out to take a breath. If you count them all, more than half of the guests had left the table.

When no one answered, Princess Shunning said angrily: "If you don't cooperate with the investigators, you are an accomplice even if you are not the real culprit! I will not let anyone go."

Only then did people stand up one after another.

But when Princess Shunning saw that so many people had left the banquet, she couldn't help but clench her fingers. With so many people in front of her being suspected, where should she start to investigate?

She sent people to investigate the Zhuqing courtyard and also sent people to check the cause of Mr. Ji's death, but there was still no news. Seeing so many people in front of her, Princess Shunning felt pain and anger in her heart.

She can't accept Mr. Ji's death!

Since Mr. Ji died, she must let the person who killed Mr. Ji be buried with him.

Li Qingru suddenly said: "Why doesn't the princess report to the official?"
To be continued...