After I traveled through the book, I became the favorite of the cold and indifferent prince.

Chapter 145 Lin Xiyan's Visit

Yan Qingwan's mood gradually calmed down.

She pouted and said, "That's not necessary. After all, Your Highness is also very busy. In this weather, you should pay attention to safety when you go out."

Si Jinchen smiled and nodded, and the two looked at each other and laughed.

After the meal, Yan Qingwan continued, "Your Highness, tell me how the emperor will deal with the Su and Wang families."

Si Jinchen was silent for a moment, then said, "The amount of money embezzled this time is huge. Prefect Wang and the leader of the Su family will probably be punished with torture such as lingchi, tendon extraction, skinning and stuffing with straw. As for their families, their homes will be confiscated and the whole family will be exiled to Mongolian pagoda."

Yan Qingwan was shocked when she heard this. She had never seen these things since she came here. However, she just nodded calmly and said, "That's good. He who committed such a serious crime should be punished."

After she finished speaking, she continued, "Isn't the Su family very rich? Why would they take advantage of the government silver?"

Si Jinchen glanced at her and said in a deep voice: "Human greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant."

Yan Qingwan frowned slightly and said doubtfully: "Nothing to say..."

When Si Jinchen heard this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, he chuckled and explained:

"You feel satisfied, but others don't think so. Plus, with acquaintances from the government involved, they naturally became more courageous.

In fact, they have done this kind of thing secretly many times before, but this time their appetite has become too big. "

Yan Qingwan widened his eyes and asked in disbelief: "But they dared to embezzle so much money!"

Si Jinchen raised his eyebrows, with a hint of disdain in his tone, and replied: "If they hadn't been condoned and protected by the people above, how could they have the courage to commit corruption?"

Yan Qingwan frowned and fell into deep thought. She muttered to herself, "Then there must be someone behind this."

Si Jinchen nodded slightly to show his agreement. He said calmly: "Of course, there are many people involved in this matter. I have roughly investigated it and submitted the relevant evidence to the emperor. It depends on how he handles it next."

Yan Qingwan slowly raised her head, looked at him gently and firmly, and said in a tender voice: "Your Highness is really smart. You have handled such a complicated case so well in such a short time."

Si Jinchen said calmly: "This is all part of my job."

Yan Qingwan pondered for a moment and then said, "Then the capital will probably make some big moves next. It seems like a good decision for us to stay here for the New Year."

Si Jinchen nodded: "From now on, I will stay in the mansion and not go out."

Yan Qingwan looked at him in surprise and asked in a tender voice, "Really?"

"nature."

Yan Qingwan was immediately overjoyed, with a bright smile on her face. She said with a smile: "That's good. I've been busy for so long, it's time to take a break."

Si Jinchen looked at her, nodded slightly, and replied softly: "Yeah."

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while about Qi'an, and the topic was light-hearted and pleasant.

Finally, Si Jinchen got up and went back to the bathroom next door to wash up and prepare to take a rest.

After all, he had been running around for several days and felt very tired both physically and mentally.

Yan Qingwan thought that since Si Jinchen needed to rest, she would not disturb him, so she decided to go to the next yard to accompany Qi An.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly and there was a gentle breeze.

Yan Qingwan and Si Jinchen were playing chess leisurely, enjoying this rare quiet time.

However, not long after, there was a slight sound of footsteps outside the door.

Then, Shi Yu hurried in, bowed to the two, and reported: "Your Highness, Crown Princess, a woman who claims to be Lin Xiyan, the daughter of the Censor Lin, has come to see the Crown Princess."

When Yan Qingwan heard the name, the chess piece in her hand suddenly stopped. She placed the chess piece casually on the table, turned her eyes to Shi Yu, and asked in confusion, "What is Miss Lin doing here?"

Shi Yu shook her head gently and replied, "I don't know."

When Yan Qingwan heard this, he glanced at Si Jinchen opposite him.

Seeing this, Si Jinchen asked in confusion: "What's wrong? If you don't like her, just refuse her."

Yan Qingwan: “…”

That wasn't what she meant, but she shook her head, stood up from her seat, and said, "Please invite her in. I'll go take a look."

Shi Yu nodded in agreement and then stepped back.

Si Jinchen also stood up.

Yan Qingwan looked at him, "Your Highness is going too?"

Hearing this, Si Jinchen shook his head and said in a deep voice, "Go to the study and take a look."

Yan Qingwan nodded, then turned and walked towards the side hall.

When she walked to the door, she saw Shi Yu leading Lin Xiyan towards her.

She was wearing a light blue jacket, and had a graceful figure and a pretty face.

Yan Qingwan glanced at the other person calmly and said, "Ms. Lin?"

When Lin Xiyan heard the voice, she looked up and saw that Si Jinchen was not there. She couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

However, she still showed a gentle smile on her face, and bowed and said, "Your servant greets Her Majesty the Crown Princess."

Yan Qingwan nodded slightly, "No need to be polite."

After Lin Xiyan thanked him, she said, "I came here today to see the little grandson. He is so cute."

Yan Qingwan raised his eyebrows, "See the little grandson?"

She was afraid that seeing the little prince was fake, and that her real wish was to meet Si Jinchen.

Miss Lin smiled softly, "Yes, I wonder where the little grandson is now?"

Yan Qingwan sneered in his heart, but remained calm on his face, "Qian is still taking a nap right now, it seems that Miss Lin's arrival is a bit unfortunate."

Miss Lin smiled and said, "Is that so? That's a pity. I wonder if the Crown Princess is free right now."

Yan Qingwan smiled slightly and said, "Ms. Lin, why don't you just speak frankly? What advice do you have for me?"

Miss Lin's eyes flashed with joy, and she said directly: "When I came here a few days ago, I followed my mother, so I hadn't seen other scenery in your mansion. I am quite curious."

Yan Qingwan: “…”

This is too blatant.

Her Highness came back yesterday at noon, and she came here today.

The corner of Yan Qingwan's mouth twitched slightly. This Miss Lin was really rude. She started making demands before we even had a few words.

But since the other party said so, it would be difficult for her to refuse. Ahem, actually, she wanted to see how Si Jinchen would react after he knew it.

So, Yan Qingwan smiled and nodded, "Then I will show Miss Lin around."

After saying that, Yan Qingwan took Lin Xiyan out of the room.

The two of them walked and stopped along the way, admiring the beautiful scenery in the mansion. Lin Xiyan exclaimed in praise from time to time, and Yan Qingwan responded with a smile.

As she walked, Lin Xiyan suddenly stopped and turned to look in one direction.

Yan Qingwan also stopped and looked in the direction she was looking, and saw a trace of black clothes disappearing around the corner.

Yan Qingwan: “…”

She didn't expect that she would actually run into Lin Xiyan, even though it was just her back.

She turned around and looked at Lin Xiyan, and said, "Ms. Lin, what's wrong?"