Chen Xiaobei bowed again, "Liu Ce has taken people to the inn to arrest his accomplices. I believe there will be results soon. Once these people are arrested, the danger to our Wannian City will be lifted."
After listening to Chen Xiaobei's words, Xiao An also nodded slightly.
"Yes, the danger in Wannian City has been lifted. Once Jingyun's funeral is completed, I will arrange a wedding for you and Jingfeng."
When Jamel Xiao was mentioned, the atmosphere at the scene became a little depressing again.
Chen Xiaobei bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please take care. The dragon's body is important. Please forgive me and accept the change."
Xiao An waved his hand, and Chen Xiaobei and Zhou Quan withdrew. Soon, Liu Ce also arrived and reported to Chen Xiaobei.
"Uncle, all Duobang's accomplices were arrested. Six people were arrested at the inn, and his antidote was also found."
After speaking, he respectfully handed over the antidote. Looking at the small porcelain bottle, Chen Xiaobei had mixed feelings. If Duobang had been found one day earlier, Prince Xiao Jingyun might have been saved.
But now that Xiao Jingyun has died, his great ability is of no use. But, keep this antidote for yourself, just in case there is any trouble.
At this time, Xiao An, who was in the study, finally made up his mind that if the murderer was caught, he could announce the death of Prince Xiao Jingyun.
Early the next morning, the news spread in the capital. Prince Xiao Jingyun was assassinated and died of poisoning.
At three o'clock in the morning, Duobang and his accomplices were tied to the carriage and began to parade in Wannian City.
This was Chen Xiaobei's arrangement. Although Chen Xiaobei promised Duobang to persuade him not to die, Chen Xiaobei knew that it would be difficult for Xiao An to pass this matter, so he had to let Duobang suffer some pain first, and then start from Xiao An slowly started working there.
At the same time, in Liu Xiangnan's mansion, Liu Xiangnan was still struggling with whether to disclose the news of Liu Yuanwen's death.
After much deliberation, Liu Xiangnan finally decided to conceal the news of Liu Yuanwen's death.
He called Liu Kai and said, "The new mourning of the crown prince has disturbed the city and made it quite uneasy. Let's not make any further announcements and choose an auspicious day to send Yuan Wen to his hometown to be buried in his ancestral grave."
"Also, go tell his two wives that if Yuan Wen is dead, they can leave here if they are willing to remarry."
Liu Kai was very surprised after hearing this, and he looked at Liu Xiangnan in surprise.
"Master, let's wait a little longer. You may not know which lady is pregnant with the eldest young master's flesh and blood."
Liu Xiangnan waved his hand gently, "Okay, let's go and ask first. If they want to leave, there is no need to stay."
Liu Xiangnan was doing housework here, and at this moment, a horse team slowly arrived at the east gate of Wannian City.
The leader was the little girl, and behind her were several guards who were taken to Xiaojia Town. Behind them were two carriages, one with Fang Zheng in it and the other with Feng Pengju.
As soon as she entered Wannian City, the little girl felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
The people walking on the street were in a hurry. No one was making any noise, and white cloths were hung at the doors of the restaurants on the street.
After walking for a while, the little girl reined in the horse and came to Fang Zheng's carriage. She opened the curtain and said, "Grandpa, something seems wrong. Take a look."
Fang Zheng stuck his head out and looked around. The scene in front of him shocked him. Many wine shops and inns on the street had white cloths hung on their doors.
This is a national mourning.
Fang Zheng's heart skipped a beat.
Feng Pengju behind him couldn't help but lift the curtain when he saw the carriage stop. He was also surprised when he saw the scene in front of him. He couldn't help but jump down and came to the door of a nearby shop.
The waiter at the door of the store saw him coming and clasped his fists in the air, "Please come inside to invite this guest..."
Feng Peng raised his hand and handed over some broken silver, "Shopkeeper, let me ask you, what is going on? Why do you all hang up the white cloth..."
Hearing the expression on the shop assistant's face, he looked at Feng Pengju and said, "Sir, you are here from out of town. In Wannian City, something big happened recently. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was assassinated and died of poisoning. He was about to Give him a state funeral!"
Feng Pengju's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He knew the situation of the Xiao family very well. Among the three generations, Xiao An was the only son, Xiao Jingyun.
Feng Pengju turned around and came to Fang Zheng, looking a little flustered, "Old Prime Minister, it's bad, something happened to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
When Fang Zheng heard this, he was also stunned. After thinking for a while, he let out a long sigh, "Oh, it seems that we came at the right time. Let's go and ask the situation clearly before we talk!"
There were still two slaves from his hometown left in Fang Zheng's house, and they seemed very excited to see their master back.
Fang Zheng briefly settled in, changed his clothes, and then left the house with Feng Pengju and rushed to Liu Xiangnan's house.
The guard at the door knew Fang Zheng, and seemed quite surprised to see him coming, "Oh, old prime minister, why are you here?"
Hearing the guard's tired tone, Fang Zheng looked at him in surprise, "I want to meet Lord Liu, is it convenient?"
The guard hesitated for a moment and said, "Old Prime Minister, just wait, I will inform you inside!"
At this time, Liu Xiangnan's mood seemed to be better. Perhaps the news about Liu Rumei gave him a little comfort. He also drank half a bowl of porridge this morning.
Liu Kai waited carefully beside him, not daring to leave even a step. At this time, the guard came in, clasped his fists and said, "Master, the old Prime Minister Fang Zheng is here and wants to see you..."
Liu Xiangnan was stunned when he heard this. He turned to look at Liu Kai, "Didn't he retire and return to his hometown? Why did he come back suddenly..."
"Yes, sir, the old prime minister left a while ago. It is said that he took Fang Jun and the little girl to Xiaojia Town to find Feng Xiaoyue. How about I go see him..."
Liu Xiangnan waved his hand, "As soon as I resumed my official position, I asked the housekeeper to see my old friend. It would be a sign of neglect, so help me to the living room."
"By the way, go and greet me in person!"
Liu Kai agreed and stepped out. Of course he understood the meaning of this greeting, which was to first ask Fang Zheng what happened, and then to give Fang Zheng a vaccination in advance.
Liu Kai came to the gate and saw Fang Zheng and Feng Pengju. He hurriedly ran down the steps and bowed to the end, "Welcome you two adults!"
Liu Kai waved his hand, "We have resigned from our posts a long time ago. We are not adults. We are old friends of Mr. Liu, and we came here to pay our respects."
Liu Kai stepped aside and said, "You two gentlemen, please wait in the living room."
Fang Zheng and Feng Pengju entered Liu Xiangnan's yard. They felt something was wrong as soon as they entered. White cloths were hung in eye-catching places in the yard, creating a solemn atmosphere.
Fang Zheng just frowned. It stands to reason that although the prince Xiao Jingyun was given a state funeral, it would not be like this in the homes of civil and military officials.
