Chapter 688 Chapter 792: Princess Deyi

The next morning.

On the official road outside Kyoto.

"Gee, gee."

More than ten horses galloped on the road, making a clattering sound.

The leader was a slender woman, without any jewelry decorations on her body, a simple black leather skirt, a red tassel on her neck, and a black and silver waistband tightly bound her waist. On it hung an exquisite long sword, with red and blue sapphires inlaid on the scabbard, and the hilt was pure crystal. On her back was a long bow, all red.

The woman's long hair was simply tied into a ponytail, and the ponytail fluttered in the wind as she galloped on the horse. The hem of the black leather skirt was very short, and forked on both sides, showing black and red long boots and tight black trousers. Her thighs were slender, but she exuded a sense of tight power.

Both arms were wearing dark gold wrist guards, which, judging from the shape of the wrist guards, also contained a mechanism. There was a red mole the size of a mung bean between her eyebrows, and the overall look was very heroic and sharp.

Holding a red whip in her hand, she would occasionally whip the horse's buttocks. The horse cried out and sped up suddenly.

"Princess, please slow down. The horse can't bear it." The person accompanying her was the guard of the woman's family, and the one who spoke was the woman's personal maid.

The maid's dress was not much different from the woman's, but her face was not as beautiful as the woman's.

The maid looked at the scars on the buttocks of the horse ridden by Princess Deyi, and there was blood oozing out, and she couldn't help but remind her.

However, Princess Deyi, who was extremely anxious, didn't listen to the maid's reminder at all. Instead, she felt that the current speed was not fast enough, so she raised the whip again and swung it down, making a "pop" sound.

"Whew..."

The horse under her crotch finally reached the end of its strength and fell to the ground. The inertia brought by the speed also lifted Princess Deyi down.

Just when she was about to fall heavily to the ground, she jumped up, supported the longbow on her back, turned over to relieve the force, and stood up steadily.

"Princess."

"Princess."

"..."

The accompanying guards and personal maids hurriedly reined in the horses. The personal maid turned over and got off the horse, and went forward to check on Princess Deyi: "Princess, are you okay?"

Princess Deyi waved her hand, and without wasting a moment, she turned over and got on the maid's horse, saying: "Chunlan, you squeeze with others."

After saying that, Princess Deyi squeezed the horse's belly and galloped out.

In less than half an hour, they entered Kyoto, and then went straight to the Princess Yanyang's mansion without stopping.

At this time, the Princess's mansion was hung with white lanterns inside and outside the mansion, and there were faint cries coming from it.

Many people came to the mansion.

Because today is the day when Princess Yanyang is buried.

The princes and ministers came to see her off, and Xingyin was also there.

Just when all the cumbersome ceremonies were over and Xing Yin ordered the funeral procession, a guard ran in quickly and said to Xing Yin respectfully: "Your Highness, the Third Prince, Princess Deyi is back."

As soon as these words came out, the surroundings immediately began to whisper.

In fact, there were many suspicious points about Princess Yanyang's death, but they pretended not to see them because of Xing Yin's authority.

In addition to the suspicious points about the cause of death, the time of the Princess' burial was too strange because it was too fast.

According to the funeral customs of Yelang, the coffin must be kept for at least three days, hoping that the deceased can be resurrected, and for the emperor and princes, especially people of the royal family like the Princess, the time will only be longer.

But now, it's less than three days at most, and Xing Yin is urging the burial, which is really unreasonable.

When Xing Yin heard this, his heart sank. He didn't expect Deyi to come back so quickly, which was beyond his expectations.

But he showed a happy look on the surface, saying: "I came back just in time to catch up with the funeral for my aunt."

As soon as he finished speaking, Princess Deyi strode in with a group of guards.

But when she saw the coffin in the mourning hall, Princess Deyi, who had been suppressing her emotions, could no longer hold back, and knelt down in front of the coffin with a plop, crying bitterly: "Mother, my child is back"

The deep love and deep feelings made people feel pity.

And Xingyin looked at Princess Deyi kneeling in front of the coffin, with a flash of heat in his eyes, and muttered to himself in his heart: "Deyi is becoming more and more like my aunt."

When Deyi had almost finished crying, Xingyin stepped forward like a cousin caring for his cousin and said: "Deyi, please accept my condolences. I swear to you that I will definitely catch the murderer who killed my aunt and take her head to apologize in front of my aunt's tomb."

As he said that, he bent down and was about to help Princess Deyi, but the latter dodged without leaving a trace.

Princess Deyi stood up and questioned Xingyin in front of all the ministers: "Did Shuang'er really assassinate my mother? Did His Royal Highness the Third Prince see this with his own eyes?"

"Not much. At that time, I happened to be looking for my aunt, but suddenly I saw my aunt's personal servant Shuang'er running out of my aunt's room in a panic. I didn't pay attention at the time, but when I entered the room, I saw my aunt lying on the ground with a dagger stuck in her heart and an overturned teapot next to her. After the imperial physician checked, the tea was poisoned, and the servants in the mansion said that before I arrived, only Shuang'er was with my aunt."

There were actually a lot of flaws in Xingyin's words. For example, he had come a long time ago, so how could he just see Shuang'er running out of the room after the assassination? But everyone in the Princess's Mansion was bribed by him, so they naturally let him fabricate.

"That doesn't prove that Shuang'er is the murderer. Shuang'er has been with my mother since she was ten years old. If she really wanted to assassinate, she could have done it a long time ago. Why would she wait until now?" Princess Deyi said.

Xing Yin had already responded to this, saying, "Originally, I was a little confused about this, but something made me figure it out. Deyi, do you know Lin Kong?"

"Lin Kong from the Lin family in Jincheng?" Princess Deyi said.

"Yes, this person is a good friend of your father, and through your father, he also has close contact with your aunt. It happened that some time ago, Lord Diao reported to me that the Lin family colluded with Lou Wo, so I have reason to suspect that it was during this period of contact between the Lin family and my aunt that Shuang'er rebelled and made Shuang'er kill her next time.

And when I sent people to arrest the Lin family in Beijing yesterday, a mysterious master appeared to help and killed many of my people. I also suspect that this mysterious master was sent by Lou Wo to help the Lin family."

Xing Yin's words were well-reasoned, which not only explained to everyone the reason for the city-wide search yesterday, but also made Shuang'er's assassination of the princess more credible.

There were many ministers present, and therefore reduced many doubts in their hearts.

Before this, some of them suspected that the death of the eldest princess was related to Xing Yin.

Now they don't doubt it anymore. After all, the eldest princess is a female relative and will not threaten the "rule" of the third prince. There is no need to kill the eldest princess.

Princess Deyi was half-believing and half-doubting: "I heard that the funeral will be held today. If I hadn't heard the news and rushed back overnight, wouldn't I not be able to see my mother?"

"This" Xing Yin hesitated for a while, glanced at the ministers, and the ministers also retreated very tactfully. Then Xing Yin said: "The poison Shuang'er used is extremely vicious. In less than a day, the body of my aunt began to rot and emit an unpleasant smell. The spices can't cover it up. If it takes too long, I'm worried that even if my aunt dies, she won't be decent."

"I want to see my mother." Princess Deyi said.

"I'm afraid this is not appropriate. After all, the dead are the greatest, and the way my aunt looks now, I'm afraid it will scare you, Deyi." Xing Yin's voice was gentle, and he looked concerned about Princess Deyi.

"That's my mother too. Can't I even see her once before the burial?"

"Then I'll dismiss them first and have someone light musk."

"Please, Third Prince."

"Deyi, why are you being so polite to me? When my aunt is gone, I'll take care of you."

"Thank you."

...

The coffin was not sealed yet. Princess Deyi opened it with trembling hands. A foul smell immediately filled the air. The person in the coffin was unrecognizable, but Princess Deyi could still recognize that it was her mother.

"Wow." Princess Deyi lay on the coffin and burst into tears.

Xingyin, who came in, hurried forward to show his courtesy.

He even tried to take advantage of Princess Deyi by comforting her many times, but the latter avoided him just right.

The court had already decided on the time for the funeral.

But Princess Deyi came back and forced the coffin to stay for a few more days. She wanted to keep vigil for her mother.

Although this was against the rules, everyone thought of her filial piety and said nothing.

Xing Yin also agreed.

In order to show his courtesy, Xing Yin also wanted to accompany Princess Deyi to keep vigil.

But he had too many things to do, and keeping vigil was really boring. In addition, Princess Deyi didn't pay much attention to her. After less than an hour, Xing Yin found an excuse to leave.

Although he had evil thoughts about Princess Deyi, there were too many things that happened recently, and he was not in a hurry.

…

It was night, and Chunlan came to persuade: "Miss, please go downstairs to eat something and rest. From last night to now, you haven't had a drop of water or rest. If you continue like this, your body will not be able to hold on. I will come to take your place first."

But Princess Deyi was unmoved.

"If the princess was still alive, she would not want to see the princess like this. And if your body collapsed, who will avenge the princess?" Chunlan continued to persuade.

Princess Deyi took the initiative to move.

Seeing this, Chunlan continued, "If it really doesn't work, Princess, go down and eat something, bathe and rest for an hour or two, so that you will be more energetic to guard the spirit. I will come to call you then."

"One hour." Princess Deyi said.

"Yes."

...

In order to make the most of time.

While bathing, Princess Deyi asked people to bring food.

Princess Deyi soaked in the bathtub, eating, and the servants helped her bathe.

But Princess Deyi became dazed while eating, and tears began to flow again.

Princess Deyi asked them about the situation on the day when the princess was assassinated.

But these people seemed to have rehearsed in advance, and said almost the same thing as Xingyin.

No matter how Princess Deyi asked, she couldn't get any clues.

Well, Princess Deyi was not a fool, how could she believe Xingyin's words like that.

And she had been on guard against Xingyin for a long time.

Because her father died in the war, she suspected that it was related to Xingyin.

She left the city before because she heard that someone who knew the details of her father's death was still alive, so she went to investigate.

When she found this person, he was already dead.

And this made her more convinced that there was another truth behind her father's death.

She had deliberately questioned Xing Yin in front of all the ministers.

The sudden illness of His Majesty and the Crown Prince, and the current status of the Third Prince, made it hard not to think about it.

But there was one thing that Princess Deyi couldn't figure out, or didn't dare to think about, that even though her mother was a fourth-rank warrior, she was a girl after all, and could not threaten the Third Prince at all, so why did the Third Prince do such a cruel thing to her mother.

Well, Princess Deyi's intuition told her that her mother's death had nothing to do with Shuang'er. On the contrary, Shuang'er was an insider. This matter must be related to the third prince.

"Princess, go to bed early after dinner." After the servants helped Princess Deyi wash, they left the room one by one.

Princess Deyi knew nothing, or didn't care at all. She was still thinking about things.

And the key to this matter was about Shuang'er.

She had to find Shuang'er before the third prince.

But soon she was discouraged again. Just like she found Shuang'er and confirmed that the murderer was not Shuang'er, what could she do?

After all, she was just a small seventh-rank warrior, and she didn't have many people under her.

Just when Princess Deyi became a little irritable.

The window suddenly opened, a slight sound was heard, and there were footsteps behind the screen.

"Who?"

Princess Deyi quickly got out of the bathtub, picked up the towel on the side of the bathtub and wrapped it around herself. After quickly tying a knot, she went to get the weapons on the table. After getting the weapons, she picked up the clothes on the shelf and wrapped them around the two balls in front of her.

The whole process can be said to be very smooth.

Princess Deyi knew that if a servant came in, he would definitely knock on the door first.

Chen Mo stood behind the screen and did not come over, as if to give the other party time.

"Someone asked me to bring you a few words." Chen Mo said.

Hearing the male voice, Princess Deyi frowned, her eyes were angry, and after tying the front of her body, she drew her long sword and said coldly: "How dare you break into the Princess's Mansion?"

"I can come to you quietly, you should know that you are not my opponent. Don't worry, I won't do anything to you. I will leave after I finish speaking and will never disturb you again." Chen Mo naturally heard the sound of drawing the sword.

Hearing the other party's confident voice, Princess Deyi felt a little aggrieved, after all, the other party was telling the truth.

"What do you want to say?" Princess Deyi said coldly.

"Shuang'er is with me." Chen Mo said.

Princess Deyi was shocked, and then angrily said: "Are you her accomplice?"

Chen Mo did not answer her, and continued: "Shuang'er said that she did not kill the princess."

"Nonsense, why should I believe you?"

Chen Mo still did not answer her, and finished his words: "Shuang'er said that the last time she saw the princess, she ran out of the house in tattered clothes and flushed, and the third prince was chasing her, and then the princess told her to run fast.

Shuang'er suspected that the death of the princess was related to the third prince."

Hearing this, Princess Deyi was shocked, and thus pointed to the aspect she had never dared to think about before.

"Where is Shuang'er? Who are you? Come and tell me this, what do you want to do?"