Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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After Yun Qianyu came out of the inn, she saw Sanqiu.
“Sanqiu?”
As soon as Sanqiu saw Yun Qianyu, he immediately handed the cloak he was holding to Yun Qianyu and said, “Your Highness, the prince asked his subordinates to bring this to the princess. The prince said it’s a little cold at night, so remember to bring a cloak when you go out.”
Yun Qianyu looked at the cloak in Sanqiu’s hand, her eyes flashed, and a warm current slowly flowed through her heart, flowing to her limbs, making her whole body as comfortable as clouds floating in the blue sky.
Yujian and Hua Manxi behind her immediately rolled their eyes in disdain. This flattering attitude of wanting to be beaten was really unpleasant!
Yujian, in particular, felt extremely uncomfortable. Is Brother Sangmo trying to steal the imperial sister?
Yun Qianyu reached out and took the cloak. It was very soft in her hand. It was just right for her, not too thin or too thick.
She shook it, unfolding her cloak. A cool, light blue hue greeted her eyes, with elegant white orchids embroidered on the lower hem and the edge of the hood— perfect for Yun Qianyu’s taste: simple and refined! Looking at the cloak in her hands, Yun Qianyu felt a warmth in her heart even before putting it on. With a flick of her wrist, the cloak draped over her shoulders, the ribbon tied into a pretty bow at her neck!
“Thank your lord for me, I love it!”
“Yes.” Sanqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she liked it, the mission was complete, and Sanqiu immediately disappeared.
Hua Manxi glanced at the unsightly cloak, remembering Yun Qianyu’s promise to find the person within three days, and asked, “What’s next?”
Yun Qianyu leaped onto her horse. “Continue searching!”
“Just keep searching aimlessly?” Hua Manxi raised an eyebrow.
“As long as others think you have a purpose,” Yun Qianyu said calmly.
“You really have a way?” Hua Manxi was somewhat unsure if Yun Qianyu truly had a solution.
“Don’t worry, the Seventh Prince will definitely return safely before dark the day after tomorrow.”
Yun Qianyu hadn’t figured out what to do yet, but after the envoy from the Jiuding Kingdom was poisoned, she suddenly had an idea!
Seeing Yujian mount his horse, the two siblings headed straight for the palace. Upon reaching the palace gates, Yujian and Yun Qianyu flashed their waist tokens, and the guards immediately opened the gates, allowing them to ride inside. They first went to Murong Cang and reported the situation.
Murong Cang stroked his beard, “Since you’ve set a date, you must have a solution?”
“Naturally, the one who tied the knot must untie it! Whoever caused the trouble should be responsible for resolving it!”
“Haha, you little devil!” Murong Cang’s gloomy mood finally brightened.
Yun Qianyu rubbed her stomach and said, “Grandpa, Yujian and I haven’t had dinner yet!”
Li Jintian smiled and said, “His Majesty knew that the prince and princess would return hungry, so he had food prepared long ago and kept warm by the Imperial Kitchen! This old servant will have it brought over right away.”
The food was quickly served. Yun Qianyu and Yujian were both quite young, and after running around the city, they were truly starving. Seeing the food made them even hungrier.
The two siblings ate with great relish!
Murong Cang watched with a heavy heart!
After having dinner at Murong Cang’s place, the two siblings went back to rest. It was almost midnight by then. Yujian had been poisoned the day before, and although he had been cured, he was still very tired. So he yawned and went back to his palace to sleep.
However Yun Qianyu returned to her palace but did not sleep. She sat cross-legged on the bed and cultivated the Purple Jade Heart Sutra, waiting for Feng Ran to bring her the information she needed.
Meanwhile, Chen Xiang, Yu Nuo, Ying Yu, Man’er, and Hong Su had been secretly discussing Yun Qianyu’s unexpected cloak ever since her return.
“No need to ask, it must be a gift from Xian Wang!” Chen Xiang said confidently.
“I think so too, our mistress only accepts gifts from Xian Wang!” Yu Nuo agreed with Chen Xiang.
Ying Yu, Man’er, and Hong Su all nodded.
The five of them began to wonder in their hearts when Xian Wang would confess his feelings to their mistress!
When Feng Ran, who had been busy all afternoon, returned with a thick stack of documents, he saw Yun Qianyu practicing her martial arts and quietly sat down to wait.
Yun Qianyu knew as soon as Feng Ran entered. She finished her practice, got up from the bed, sat down opposite Feng Ran, and picked up the thick stack of documents to read.
The official who had openly opposed Hua Manxi’s selection of people from the martial arts examination at the palace banquet was actually the Imperial Censor Wen Ruhai, Wen Lingshan’s father! What a coincidence! No wonder Wen Lingshan is so straightforward! It’s hereditary! As for her two older brothers, the eldest was more steady and tactful, while the second was more frank!
“Do you know why neither of the two sons of Imperial Censor Wen entered officialdom?”
Yun Qianyu had clearly seen today that the eldest son’s nameplate at Yaxuan was silver, while the second son’s was wood-colored, indicating that both brothers were exceptionally talented.
“I heard it’s because Old Master Wen wouldn’t allow it!” Feng Ran said.
Hearing this, Yun Qianyu understood something. This Old Master Wen was truly a clever man!
She continued flipping through the documents, only stopping when she reached Long Xiangluo’s information! Many of her doubts were resolved!
After finishing the documents, Yun Qianyu told Feng Ran to go and rest.
She sat in her chair without moving, pondered for a moment, and then told Chen Xiang and the others to leave one of them on night duty while the rest went back to rest. She herself flew out of the palace, heading towards the post station again, but not to Tongwen Hall, but to Jin Ding Hall, where the envoys from Modai Kingdom were staying.
Gong Sangmo stood quietly not far away, watching the azure figure disappear into the inn.
“Master, should I follow her in and see?” Sanqiu asked, glancing in the direction Yun Qianyu had vanished.
“No need!”
Gong Sangmo’s phoenix eyes were fixed on the direction of the Jin Ding Pavilion.
Sanqiu hadn’t expected Yun Qianyu to find the mastermind so quickly, but he didn’t understand why she was here alone. Did she intend to rescue Beitang Ming single-handedly? He knew Long Xiangluo all too well; this woman was ruthless and cunning, and he himself had been tricked by her before.
“How is Beitang Ming?”
“He’s not injured, just drugged and sleeping!” Sanqiu remembered when he found Beitang Ming; the guy was drooling in his sleep, who knows what he was dreaming about!
“Master, should we go back first? I’ll stay here and watch over her!” Sanqiu asked.
“I’ll wait here for her to come out!” Gong Sangmo didn’t move.
Sanqiu’s lips twitched. He wouldn’t let him go, yet he was worried; his master’s mind was truly conflicted! He glanced at the inn hidden in the pitch-black night and muttered to himself: Just wait and see!
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