Long Fei knew that this immortal fate must be related to the current political situation.

However, he did not say much, only told Di Renying, "I’ve just arrived in the Capital City, and haven’t got much to do. Tomorrow, why don’t you take me to see the body, maybe I can help you a bit."

Di Renying excitedly stood up and quickly clasped his fists in salute, "Big brother, you are so righteous. We’ve just met by chance, yet you’re willing to help. Regardless of the outcome of this case, from now on, I will treat you as my own brother."

Long Fei waved his hand with a smile, "We speak alike, kindred spirits, no need to be so polite."

Di Renying scratched his head and laughed, then reported a pile of newspapers from the study next to him, saying to Long Fei, "Big brother, take a look, these are all newspapers I’ve collected about you. Your deeds in Shu State caused quite a stir in the Capital City, you’re quite the celebrity. Not to mention anything else, just on the day of the solar eclipse, you made the Shu King distribute ten billion Light Gathering Stones to the entire city’s people. A grand gesture for the people like this, I dare say, no other in the entire Great Tang would do such a thing."

Long Fei said, "As you said, one is born between heaven and earth, one’s actions must be just to oneself and others, so as not to disgrace this life as a human."

Di Renying looked like an admirer, full of respect, "Big brother, your righteousness and virtue are admirable. This drink, I toast to you."

He raised his wine cup and drank it all in one go.

Long Fei accompanied him with a drink, and both laughed heartily.

At this time, Wang Xiaoya brought in a teapot with Little Wan and said curiously to the two, "What are you talking about, so cheerful?"

She placed the tea cups and personally poured tea for the two.

Di Renying took a cup, smiled, and said, "I meet big brother and feel a natural affinity, it fills me with joy."

Wang Xiaoya asked him, "I see you’re not young anymore, how come you haven’t thought about getting yourself a wife? Makes the house feel a bit more homely."

Di Renying turned red in embarrassment immediately and shook his head quickly, "A true man should put national affairs first, as for family matters, I’m not considering them for now!"

Wang Xiaoya chuckled, "Look at you getting all worked up, I didn’t say I was going to introduce you a wife. But speaking of that, I do actually know someone suitable for you. If you marry her, you’ll surely rise to great heights."

Little Wan lowered her head behind them, a trace of sadness passing her face involuntarily.

Di Renying glanced at her, smiled and said to Wang Xiaoya, "Sister-in-law, I appreciate the thought, but I’ve never thought about attaching myself to any prestigious family. I serve as an official simply to do something for the country and the people, not for anything else."

"That’s exactly how a man should be in this world."

Long Fei raised his glass with a laugh, clinking glasses with Di Renying, asking him, "I wonder if Brother Di knows the current Princess Taihua?"

"Princess Taihua?"

Di Renying furrowed his brows, "Just seen her at Chang’an Academy, but I am a poor scholar, not mixing in the circles of the Princes and Dukes in the Capital City. Despite being classmates at Chang’an Academy for three years, I never had the chance to know her."

Wang Xiaoya laughed, "Her mother is the current Empress Dowager, greatly favored in court. I’ll introduce you sometime. With her support, you’ll find it more convenient to do things in court."

Di Renying drank his wine, furrowing his brows again.

Long Fei laughed, "Don’t misunderstand your sister-in-law’s intentions. This Princess Taihua is my nominal disciple. As the saying goes, having connections in court makes things easier. When you investigate cases, you’ll find multiple hindrances in this Capital City. It’ll be easier with someone to help you."

"Then I must trouble big brother and sister-in-law!"

Di Renying nodded, unexpectedly discovering that Long Fei had such connections in the Capital City?

There are many princesses in court, but the only one from Empress Wu is Princess Taihua.

Countless young nobles wish to curry favor with her, even hoping to marry her.

He had no intention of marrying a princess, such a pampered woman from birth is not his preferred type.

The three finished their drinks and tea, chatted until midnight before going to sleep.

Early the next morning, Di Renying called on Long Fei to go to Dali Temple to examine the body.

But outside the gate, there was an uproar with a procession of people heralding their way, coming grandly and stopping at the entrance of Di’s residence.

At the front were thirty guards in Thousand Bull Guard yellow scale armor, riding tall horses.

Behind them were ten maids, holding Incense Burners, flower baskets, peonies, and then followed by a carriage pulled by Exotic Beasts, with another thirty guards from Thousand Bull Guard behind it.

This is the West Market where ordinary people live. Such a grand procession was rare to see here.

A crowd gathered around, curious about what was happening here.

Di Renjie, Long Fei, and Wang Xiaoya went out, looking at the spectacle with confusion.

The curtain of the carriage opened, first a woman dressed as a palace maid descended from above.

She placed a horse stool below and helped a woman in a palace gown with a lavish outfit down from the carriage.

The crowd gasped, marveling at the woman’s beauty.

Though young, she was stunningly gorgeous.

Her slim figure, brows like painting.

Appeared like a fairy here.

The leading Thousand Bull Guard commander dismounted, clasping his fists in salute to Long Fei, "Thousand Bull Guard leader Li Yuanfang greets big brother!"

Long Fei smiled and raised his hand, thinking today was truly a gathering of heroes, two legendary figures together.

He introduced Di Renjie and Li Yuanfang to each other, only then did Di Renjie realize, it was Princess Taihua Long Fei mentioned last night.

She came supported by the maid, courteously saluting Long Fei and Wang Xiaoya, pouting, "Master, how come you didn’t inform me in advance when coming to the Capital City, made me find out only at daybreak."

Long Fei smiled, "Aren’t you quite well-informed yourself?"

Princess Taihua giggled, "I had people waiting at the major city gates early. Last night when you and this Minister of Dali Temple just entered the city, my people got the news."

Long Fei said, "Seems secrets cannot be kept in this Capital City."

Princess Taihua laughed, "Since Master and Mistress have come to the Capital City, stay in my palace from now on! How can places like West Market match Master’s status, kindly come to my palace."

Di Renjie was a bit displeased, thinking the princess’s words were rather impolite.

West Market, though a residential district for ordinary people, also houses many officials and eminent merchants.

Yet now, in her mouth, it amounted to a place for the lower class. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Long Fei instructed Wang Xiaoya, "You go with the princess to the palace first, I’ll go with Brother Di to Dali Temple to inspect the case, then I’ll come over."

"Investigate a case?"

Princess Taihua showed interest, "What case? Can you bring me along?"

The expressions of surrounding people dimmed, thinking this dear princess, could she simply not keep herself in check!

Li Yuanfang immediately saluted, "Her Royal Highness The Princess, your noble identity, how could you do such things."

Long Fei also instructed, "Your Mistress has just arrived in the Capital City, hasn’t had a chance to explore. You take your Mistress around the city first, don’t worry about the case investigation."

Princess Taihua pouted, "I understand, just know you’re looking down on me."

She went over, happily calling, grabbing Wang Xiaoya’s arm, "Mistress, we agreed earlier. When you come to the Capital City, I’ll treat you to the best things here. Let’s enjoy ourselves first, forget these smelly men."

"Alright!"

Wang Xiaoya smiled, waved goodbye to Long Fei, and got into the carriage holding Princess Taihua’s hand.

Princess Taihua specifically turned around to look at Di Renying, asked Wang Xiaoya in the carriage, "Mistress, is this Minister of Dali Temple a fool? How come he didn’t say much when he saw me, just standing there like a log."

Wang Xiaoya laughed heartily, "Don’t say that, he’s not a fool. In the future, he’ll become a pillar of the country, second to none, his career’s luck is extraordinary."

"Really?"

Princess Taihua widened her eyes, skeptical, "Did my Master predict this?"

"Yes!"

Wang Xiaoya nodded, intentionally trying to match them, "Though he’s from a poor background, his character is noble, full of steadfast integrity. Look at his appearance, a talented young man, promising and capable. When there’s time, I’ll introduce you to him properly."

Princess Taihua opened the curtain to sneak a peek at Di Renying, then pouted, disdainfully, "I have no interest in meeting a blockhead, he falls short compared to my Master’s poise."

Wang Xiaoya smiled wryly, momentarily speechless.

This stubborn girl really is fixated on her husband.