I am Yuan Niaoniao

"Duanmu Rongzhen?" Prince Chen was stunned for a moment after hearing Chen Shaoyi's words, and his thoughts suddenly drifted back to the time when he rescued Han Rongzhen.

"Rongzhen, don't come back if you leave. I can't save you many times." Chen Yuheng held the dying Han Rongzhen, "Han Rongzhen is dead, do you know?!"

Upon hearing this, Han Rongzhen tried to force himself to sit up, but he had no strength to support himself. He just opened his eyes slightly and looked at Chen Yuheng, moving his mouth, but was unable to speak for a long time.

"Start the boat!" Chen Yuheng said to the soldier who was rowing the boat, then turned around and led his troops to Prince Rong's mansion, and set it on fire! Looking at the raging fire in front of him, Chen Yuheng sighed. From then on, there was no Prince Rong in the world anymore!

"Rong Zhen is back again, and he is unwilling to accept this." Chen Yuheng sighed, "He is still alive. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse."

"Father, don't worry. Uncle Rong's target should be Han Junwu. It has nothing to do with our Chen Palace. You also had your own difficulties in what happened back then. He should understand you. So no matter what Uncle Rong does, we just need to watch." Chen Shaoyi comforted him. He knew that his father had always felt guilty towards Prince Rong. After the fire, his father found out that Prince Rong's wife was still inside. She was burned to death by his gun. Before setting the fire, his father always thought that Prince Rong's wife was in Han Junwu's private prison. He didn't expect that Han Junwu would lock her up in Prince Rong's Mansion, as if he had expected Chen Yuheng to set the fire.

"So he is already in the imperial city now?" Chen Yuheng asked.

"Well, his whereabouts are erratic, but it has been confirmed that he is Uncle Rong." Chen Shaoyi nodded.

"Then let him be. Han Junwu is just a paper tiger now anyway." After saying this, Chen Yuheng stood up and left with a heavy face.

After Chen Yuheng walked away, Chen Shaoyi called Ming Xiao over: "Keep keeping an eye on Duanmu Rongzhen."

"Yes, Your Highness." Ming Xiao obeyed the order and left the room.

Chen Shaoyi was standing by the window in a daze. In fact, he was not sure whether Prince Rong would remember his father, and he did not want his father to experience such a brotherly fratricide again at his age.

"What's wrong?" Yuan Niao Niao pushed the door open and saw Chen Shaoyi standing by the window in a daze. She walked up to him and gently hugged him from behind.

Chen Shaoyi came back to his senses when he sensed the familiar scent of Niao Niao. He turned around and hugged the person in his arms. "I'm looking into Uncle Rong's affairs."

"Are you worried that he will go find our father?" Yuan Niaoniao asked softly.

"Well, after all, I don't know much about what happened back then. I don't know who Uncle Rong came for this time and what he wants to do." This is the first time that Chen Shaoyi has felt troubled in such a long time.

"It's simple. Why don't we just go find Prince Rong and ask him clearly?" Yuan Niaoniao raised her head and asked.

"It's not that simple." Chen Shaoyi shook his head, "Uncle Rong may not like me. And he should also know that it was my father who set the fire, which led to the unfortunate death of Princess Rong. There are many strange things about this matter. Princess Rong, who should have been in the private prison, appeared in the Rong Palace, as if someone had already anticipated that my father would set the fire."

"Hearing what you said, there is indeed something strange. It's been so long, it's not easy to find out!" Yuan Niaoniao thought for a while and said, "Maybe Grandpa and Master know something." After that, he immediately turned around and went to the desk to write a letter. Then he rolled up the letter and called Qingxin: "Hurry up and pass the letter out."

"I understand, Princess." Qingxin took the secret letter and quickly found a carrier pigeon to send the letter out.

"I have also sent people to look for the old people and subordinates of Uncle Rong's mansion. I hope to find one or two of them and know what is going on in the mansion." Chen Shaoyi said. "I don't want to confront Uncle Rong unless it is absolutely necessary."

"I know a place where I might be able to find some clues about what happened back then." Yuan Niaoniao suddenly thought of something to say: "Change your clothes and disguise yourself first."

After the two of them changed their clothes, Yuan Niaoniao changed into men's clothes and took Chen Shaoyi to a brothel in the imperial city—Jinghong Tower.

"Here?" Chen Shaoyi looked at Yuan Niao Niao with some confusion.

"Don't underestimate the girls here. Although they have no choice, when it comes to secrets, they know as much as your spies." Yuan Niaoniao said with a smile.

"How do you know to get information here?" Chen Shaoyi crossed his arms and looked at Yuan Niao Niao with a scrutinizing look.

"Okay, okay, I confess. I confess everything. Han Haotian came here to get information before. Otherwise, he wouldn't have many people he could use, but he was able to find out so much information for him to use, such as the relationship between Wu Shijie and Wu Jingxin." Yuan Niaoniao said helplessly, "I only knew about this place because I followed him once before. Then I followed him in disguise and found out that he relied on this place to absorb certain information."

"I see." Chen Shaoyi nodded.

"You have never been interested in women, and your subordinates too, of course, didn't know there was such a channel." Yuan Niaoniao shrugged.

"Now you are close to women." Chen Shaoyi said seriously. Yuan Niao Niao couldn't help laughing when she heard it, "How can such a stupid thing come out of your mouth and be so funny."

"Is it funny?" Chen Shaoyi touched his head in confusion.

"Funny." Yuan Niaoniao nodded affirmatively.

At this time, two women dressed in fancy clothes came over, waving fans and twisting their bodies.

"Gentlemen, what are you talking about? Come in and chat with the girls. It will be more fun if you sit inside and chat!" After saying that, the two of them held Chen Shaoyi and Yuan Niao Niao's arms on the left and right.

Yuan Niao Niao blinked at Chen Shaoyi, then went in with the woman who was holding her arm. Seeing this, Chen Shaoyi had no choice but to follow her in very awkwardly.

After finding a private room and sitting down, Yuan Niaoniao took out a gold ingot and placed it on the table, "Call the top performer here, and find a few girls who are good at speaking."

"Okay, okay, please wait a moment, sir!" The old procuress picked up the gold ingots and retreated happily.

After a while, the old procuress came in with a few girls, pointed at the pretty girl in the lead and said, "This is our Jinghong Tower's top girl, Miss Yueji. This is Miss Cailing, Miss Lianhua, and Miss Fei'er. You should serve the two gentlemen well, and I won't disturb the two gentlemen's elegance." Then she pushed the door open and left, leaving the girls and the two men staring at each other.

"Lotus will play the piano for the two gentlemen." The woman named Lotus walked aside and played the piano gracefully.

"Cai Ling dances for the two gentlemen." Cai Ling, dressed in a gorgeous dress, dances to the sound of the piano.

The remaining Yue Ji and Fei Er sat next to the two of them respectively.

"I don't know what else the two gentlemen like, Yue Ji knows it." Yue Ji looked at Chen Shaoyi with a sweet smile. She could feel that the other one was a girl, so she chose to sit next to Yuan Niaoniao, but looked at Chen Shaoyi.

Chen Shaoyi didn't even look at her, but just carefully observed every movement in the room.

"Miss Yueji, come, have a drink." Seeing this, Yuan Niaoniao smiled and poured wine for Yueji.

Yue Ji covered her mouth and smiled: "Thank you, sir," and then said: "Cai Ling, you go down first, I'll be here."

"Yes, Sister Yueji." The girl named Cai Ling tactfully stood up and left.

"If Yue Ji guessed correctly, the two gentlemen are not here to have fun, but to find someone." Yue Ji said softly and directly.

"Ms. Yueji is really outspoken!" Yuan Niaoniao smiled. "If that's the case, then we won't pretend anymore and tell you the truth.................................."

The few of them talked in secret for a cup of tea before leaving the box.

"Then let's wait for good news from Miss Yueji," Yuan Niao turned around and waved to Yueji who was standing on the second floor, then left with Chen Shaoyi.

"Can Yueji find the information we want?" Chen Shaoyi was a little skeptical.

"Yes, since she is the top star, many people come to her. If she can charm them, it won't be difficult for them to find out what they want to know." Yuan Niaoniao said with certainty, "Before coming here, I have already checked Yue Ji's background. She has no family and no worries, so she is not afraid of anyone. But she loves money. As long as she is paid enough, she will get things done."

"That's good." Chen Shaoyi nodded.

Just after seeing off Yuan Niaoniao and Chen Shaoyi, another person came into Yue Ji's room - Duanmu Rongzhen.

"Lord Duanmu, why are you here?" Yue Ji stood up to greet him when she saw that the person coming was Duanmu Rongzhen.

Duanmu Rongzhen shook his head gently, feeling a little annoyed. He decided to find Yueji, hoping to talk to her and relieve his mood. Yueji, the beautiful and charming woman, has always been one of Duanmu Rongzhen's favorite pastimes after returning to Dadu. She never talks too much, but she always shows unique insights when chatting with her, which makes Duanmu Rongzhen very happy.

More importantly, sometimes, in Yue Ji, Duanmu Rongzhen seemed to be able to see the shadow of the princess in the past. That kind of gentleness, intelligence and elegance made him feel emotional. Perhaps it was for this reason that Yue Ji became the top star of this romantic place. Duanmu Rongzhen really thought that such a woman really had an irresistible charm.

"Then Yue Ji will prepare wine and food and have a long talk with My Lord all night long." Yue Ji smiled, still as bright and charming as ever.

"Okay." Duanmu Rongzhen laughed and sat down.

After three rounds of drinking, Duanmu Rongzhen was slightly drunk and said, "Yueji, if one day I can avenge my grievances and ask you to leave here, are you willing to follow me?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Yueji's eyes, and then she returned to her smile: "Thank you, Master Duanmu, but Yueji has long been accustomed to life here."

Duanmu Rongzhen smiled bitterly. He understood what Yue Ji meant. She was just a performer and not anyone of his.

Seeing that Duanmu Rongzhen was drunk and drowsy, Yue Ji helped him to the bed to rest, and then left the room and went to another room to rest.

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Two days later, Yue Ji sent someone to deliver the news to the mansion designated by Yuan Niaoniao. Qing Xin received the secret letter in the mansion and hurried back to Prince Chen's Mansion to hand it to Yuan Niaoniao.

"There is news. Yue Ji said that an old cook who worked in Prince Zeng Rong's mansion is now working as a night watchman in the charity cemetery in the west of the city." Yuan Niaoniao said to Chen Shaoyi after reading the letter.

"Go find the person." Upon hearing this, Chen Shaoyi immediately turned around and instructed Ming Xiao.

"What? I've told you, don't underestimate my strength." Yuan Niaoniao said proudly.

"I never dare to look down on any woman, because my princess is a legendary woman." Chen Shaoyi said with a smile.

"You're so talkative." Yuan Niaoniao smiled unhappily.

The next day, Ming Xiao brought the person here.

"Your Highness, the person is now in the West Garden." Ming Xiao stepped forward to report.

"Okay." Chen Shaoyi looked at Yuan Niaoniao, then stood up and took Yuan Niaoniao for a walk.

"Hey, wait." Yuan Niaoniao stopped Chen Shaoyi's hand and said, "You go with father."

Chen Shaoyi nodded and sent someone to report to Chen Yuheng. They got on a carriage and went to West Garden together.

After getting off the carriage, Chen Shaoyi said to Chen Yuheng, "Father, please wait in the compartment. I will see him first."

"Okay." Chen Yuheng nodded and followed Ming Xiao into the next room.

Chen Shaoyi walked into the room alone, and saw a white-haired old man standing in the middle. He turned around slowly when he heard footsteps, and seeing Chen Shaoyi's dress, he thought he had offended that wealthy family, and immediately knelt on the ground and begged for mercy: "Sir, please let me go, sir."

"Please stand up, Uncle Wu." Chen Shaoyi said softly.

Hearing that the other party seemed to know him, Wu Quan, who was originally trembling, slowly raised his head and looked at Chen Shaoyi several times. Although he felt that his eyebrows and eyes were somewhat familiar, he was very sure that he should have no intersection with the person in front of him. Or was his identity exposed......

"Does the sir know me?" Wu Quan asked bravely.

"You are the cook of Prince Rong's Mansion, Wu Quan." Chen Shaoyi looked straight into his eyes and said.

Hearing this, Wu Quan's pupils suddenly dilated. It had been many years since anyone recognized his former identity, so he trembled and said, "I don't know what the adults are talking about. I don't know."

Chen Shaoyi sighed, then walked to the compartment and called Chen Yuheng over.

"Uncle Wu, look up." Chen Shaoyi said again.

Wu Quan's body began to tremble involuntarily. He slowly raised his head and his eyes fell on the person in front of him. He was so shocked that his mouth opened wide and he stammered, "Chen...Chen...Prince Chen."

Chen Yuheng stared at Wu Quan's face, which was covered with traces of time. The image in his memory gradually overlapped with the old man in front of him. He nodded and said firmly, "I recognize you. I have been to Prince Rong's mansion for dinner many times in the past."

After hearing this, Wu Quan's fear was slightly relieved, but he still dared not neglect it. He bowed his head respectfully and replied with a trembling voice: "Thank you, Prince Chen, for remembering me. If you have any questions, I will tell you everything I know!"

Chen Yuheng nodded slightly. His eyes revealed a gentle and firm light, which made Wu Quan feel a little relieved. And he also knew that Prince Chen was not a bad person.