Drunk Bamboo

After Qi Zhen checked Nanny's pulse, Xie Yuzhu could finally put her worries aside.

The female assassin in Han Jian's mansion was also being watched, so she couldn't make any noise for the time being.

I have heard so much news these days, it is so complicated and a bit messy, and I don’t know where to start sorting it out.

There is no rush for the secrets in the palace, so put them aside for now, especially the plague ten years ago and the flower goddess incense in the East Palace, which are not urgent in the short term.

It has been delayed for many years and it cannot be figured out in a short time.

Now that you have doubts in your mind, just slowly look for the answers.

It is hard to tell who is involved, and it only adds to my troubles.

Hua Qinfeng is coming back soon, and there is still a lot to do.

Now we should first strengthen the resources that the palace already has, especially Changfeng Tower, which has a first-class ability to make money. Anhe Restaurant and Liu Gang are both real cash cows.

Compared to making money, the ability to gather information is still slightly inferior.

There is also a Beili Villa in the north. I don’t know what business it is doing, but it makes a lot of money.

Other capabilities are unknown. It is too far away from Zhongdu and has not been reactivated yet.

There are not many mountains in Zhongdu, and the vegetation types are not many. Apart from some poisonous flowers and plants found in Lingshan Temple in the western suburbs, there are no new discoveries.

Xie Yuzhu had already visited the Flower and Leaf Realm of Daci Temple. Now, he had no new content to write into the "Poisonous Grass Sutra".

Grandpa Zhao from Niuma Lane taught her several sets of acupuncture and asked her to practice on her own to figure out the tricks. She could then come back to him when she had mastered the techniques.

So, Xie Yuzhu stayed in the palace these days.

He ate three meals a day with Nanny in Bailianxuan. After meals, he would sit for a while, drink tea and eat fruit before leisurely returning to Changfeng Courtyard.

Looking at the nanny's complexion, it is indeed better than the previous two days.

It turns out that we need more company, which makes us feel better and healthier.

Xie Yuzhu practiced acupuncture in the morning and wrote furiously in the study in the afternoon.

Yun Ling had just finished shopping for the mansion with Bai Guo. When she came back and saw Xie Yuzhu still writing, she asked curiously:

"Princess, what are you writing?"

"look."

Yun Ling bent down and looked carefully at the rice paper in Xie Yuzhu's hand, and read word by word:

"How to become a good spy?"

"There are always people who are better than you. Changfeng Tower is not omnipotent. There are always some information that cannot be found out, and the truth cannot be found out. Gu Suiyi was able to find out that Ginkgo was the one who assassinated the prince in just one night. His ability is really outstanding."

Xie Yuzhu put down the rice paper and smiled.

Changfeng Tower has been left to its own devices for many years and was only reopened three years ago. Now is the time to recruit people and their capabilities must be improved to a higher level.

Yun Ling glanced at her and whispered, "Master Gu is familiar with Taohua Tower, so those girls would say that. If it were someone else, maybe it would be different."

Xie Yuzhu looked appreciative, and Yunling spoke the truth.

"You're right. As a spy, you can't just ask the questions you want, nor can you record everything you investigate. In addition to asking indirectly and looking at things from point to surface, you must also learn to analyze and judge what is usable and what is not, what is true and what is false."

"It should be difficult, right?" Yun Ling asked.

"I will compile it into a book and give it to Liu Shunfeng and Chang An to read first. When the prince comes back, I will discuss it with him and let Gu Suiyi give personal instructions and find some smart people to follow him."

Xie Yuzhu lowered his head and prepared to continue writing his thoughts.

Yun Ling hesitated for a while, with a faint light in his eyes, and finally asked:

"Can I learn it?"

"If you follow me, I won't be willing to let you become a spy." He raised his eyes and smiled.

"I want to help the princess." Yun Ling bit her lip and did not give up.

"It's good to have one more skill. If it works out, I'll let you learn from Gu Suiyi." Xie Yuzhu agreed to Yunling's request, holding the brush. She didn't want to stop Yunling. It was a good thing that she was willing to learn.

"However, you are thin-skinned, and Gu Suiyi's thick skin is not so easy to learn."

"I study hard."

An excited expression appeared on Yun Ling's face, as if new buds had sprouted from the burning weeds.

If Xie Yuzhu looked up, she would definitely see the sadness and hope in Yun Ling's sparkling eyes at this moment.

At this time, Lao Liu hurried to Changfengyuan.

"Princess, the prince has arrived in Zixia Town. He should be able to enter the city in the evening and return home at night!"

"So fast!" Xie Yuzhu raised her eyes, unable to hide the joy in them.

"He was supposed to arrive tomorrow afternoon. I think the prince was anxious to see the princess, so he traveled for days and arrived a day early. However, the prince should go to the palace first." Lao Liu said with a smile.

"Notify the people in the mansion and prepare delicious food for the prince in the evening." Xie Yuzhu put down his pen, stood up, and smiled.

"I have already notified them." Lao Liu's smiling face suddenly dimmed again, "There is another piece of news..."

"No need to be hesitant. Now that the prince is back, no bad news can disturb my good mood." His smile remained unchanged.

"We just got a secret report from the Han Mansion. Wang Qingming sent a private letter to the Han Mansion before his death. Han Jian carried it close to his body, but it accidentally fell out of his arms this morning and was spotted by our people. The name on the envelope is Wang Qingming, and the recipient is Han Jian."

"Han Jian still dared to keep Wang Qingming's letter? Do you know what was written in the letter?" Xie Yuzhu stopped laughing.

"It has not been checked yet. The prince is about to return to Zhongdu. Should we inform the prince in advance and report this matter to His Majesty?" Lao Liu shook his head and asked.

Xie Yuzhu lowered his eyebrows and thought for a while before saying:

"Wang Qingming used to send letters through official roads without anyone noticing. There was no need to send a private letter. Han Jian is not that stupid. Knowing that Wang Qingming has confessed to his crime and committed suicide, he should cut off all ties with him. All those related to him should be eliminated. This is the way to save his life."

"Princess, do you think this is a trap? Did he find out that we have people in the mansion monitoring him?" He looked at her in surprise.

"I don't know what Han Jian is up to. He is so troublesome that he is causing trouble before the prince even returns home." She frowned slightly, also puzzled.

"Then I will have people continue to observe and inform the prince when there is further news." Lao Liu continued.

"Send someone to inform the prince first, and then tell him my doubts as well. Let him discuss it with Lord Zhang. This is to avoid any unexpected events when entering the palace to report to His Majesty." Xie Yuzhu gave the order.

"Okay." Lao Liu nodded.

Xie Yuzhu's slightly frowned brows quickly smoothed out. When she thought that Hua Qinfeng would be returning home soon, all her worries were forgotten.

Things have to be resolved slowly, there's no rush.

The most important thing at the moment is Hua Qinfeng's return. We must hold a welcome party for him in the evening. That is the most important thing.

Xie Yuzhu was full of energy and walked out of the house: "We still need to prepare dinner well. Yunling, accompany me to buy some wine!"