Chapter 260: Chapter 244: Are You Trying to Kidnap Me?_3
"And you say there’s a secret that could bring catastrophe to the Prince Manor. Mother Consort, you’re also part of the Manor! This concerns your safety as well as mine! If the Manor falls, I definitely can’t escape!"
Princess Rong was disturbed until her breaths became irregular.
"But I’ve never seen this fan before. Where do you want me to find it?"
"You’ve been with Father for so many years as a couple, there must be some clues. If you just think carefully, you’ll surely remember something!
"Also, brother definitely knows about this matter! He’s your own son, surely you have some way with him?
"The woman by his side, Mrs. Zhang, is a vicious snake. You absolutely cannot let brother be led around by her! So you must know about this, you cannot be kept in the dark by them!"
Speaking of Mrs. Zhang, Princess Rong’s expression gradually turned cold.
"What you say makes sense! I couldn’t stop my husband from taking a concubine. But my own son? I certainly won’t let another woman lead him astray!"
"That’s why! Mother, you must find this fan, uncover the secret, and then we can think of a way to negotiate with Xu Yin to make him your ally!"
Princess Rong took a deep breath and tightly clenched her hands resting on the tea table.
In the corner of the room, Fu Zhen and Pei Zhan sat like two mythical beasts perched at night on the roof tiles, peering down through a small gap.
The mother and daughter snuggled together in the room, seemingly harmonious and warm, but who could imagine they were discussing how to outwit their own family?
Fu Zhen turned his head and gave Pei Zhan a look, and the two then retraced their steps out of the Xu family.
In the carriage, they both pulled down their masks at the same time: "That Xu wants to play tricks again!"
After the words fell, they were silent for a moment, then Pei Zhan spoke: "Have you heard of this Jade Fan?"
The conversation in the room wasn’t particularly loud, but from beginning to end, piecing it together, a rough idea could be formed. Originally, it was thought Xu Yin would calm down for a while after his setback, but unexpectedly, he’s trying to find another breakthrough at Yongping, suddenly seeking something from Prince Rong’s place!
"I haven’t heard of it." Fu Zhen furrowed his brows, "I’ve never heard of a fan engraved with ’Phoenix Resting on Wutong.’
"We already know the culprits are Prince Rong and his son, could this fan be related to the identity of the two deceased?"
"That’s exactly what I was thinking." Fu Zhen glanced at him, "We’ve almost solved the case, the only mystery is the identity of the deceased.
"Since the fan is so important to Xu Yin, it likely points to the deceased.
"It seems Xu Yin wants to use this item to gain some advantage from Prince Rong’s Mansion. Yongping’s been used by him, and now Princess Rong is being pulled into the fray too!"
Pei Zhan furrowed his brows, watching the streets passing by outside the carriage window, then beckoned to the shadowed guard: "Tomorrow, go check out Prince Rong’s Mansion, see what they’ve been up to recently?"
The guard acknowledged, and melted back into the shadows.
By this time, the moonlight had come out, casting its eerie glow over the houses along the roadside, shading them in murky boundaries.
Pei Zhan let out a long sigh: "You’ve tricked me again."
Fu Zhen, who was adjusting her attire, looked up. Pei Zhan eyed her: "You said we were going for a stroll, but then you led me to climb walls."
Fu Zhen suddenly understood. After a moment, she laughed: "It’s not too late yet, we can still go for a stroll now."
Pei Zhan was full of disbelief: "Tricking me again?"
Fu Zhen then called out, "Stop the carriage," grinned at him and said, "Come with me," and then dragged him off the carriage, light-footedly running beneath the moonlight!
"Where are you taking me?"
Pei Zhan let her lead him, though his steps were not slack at all.
Seeing her in front of him, more than half a head shorter, Pei Zhan’s mouth curled up like a crescent moon.
"The tofu shop surely hasn’t closed yet! I’ll treat you to sesame oil tofu!"
"Here?"
"Then I’ll take you on a leisurely stroll back!"
Fu Zhen was willing to accompany him faithfully.
After all, the partner she found is both capable and strong, and tirelessly willing, without a hint of reluctance!
Isn’t this worth giving him a good reward?
"Then I want two bowls!"
Pei Zhan’s voice became as light as his footsteps!
At this moment, the evening breeze brushed their faces, the moonlight was hazy, truly a beautiful night!