Xuanying didn't hear clearly what the prince said, so he asked again.

The prince shook his head, "Nothing, I asked you to check the Saint, did you get any results?"

Xuan Ying immediately said in a serious tone, "I have sent people to check the Saint's birth background and the people she has come into contact with. Your Highness, please take a look."

He placed a secret letter on the prince's desk.

The prince opened it and read it attentively.

The saint was an abandoned baby in Taoyuan Temple and was adopted by the national teacher who happened to pass by. At that time, the national teacher was just a teenager. Rumor has it that the national teacher also had a younger sister who died before she was born.

So when he saw the abandoned saint, he felt pity for her, kept her by his side, and sent people to take good care of her.

Not only did he teach her music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, etiquette, he also taught her martial arts personally.

They are not biological siblings, but they are better than biological siblings.

The first ten years were the most difficult time for the Imperial Master. At that time, he had not yet established a firm foothold in the court. He was too powerful and had made countless enemies.

The ten-year-old Saint is his only weakness, and many people want to use the Saint to threaten the Imperial Master.

Therefore, in order to protect the Saint, the Imperial Master did not let her go out for ten years. He locked her up in the Imperial Master's Mansion and did not allow any outsiders to contact her. The people around her also had to be checked regularly, and if there was any abnormality, they would be replaced immediately to ensure that everyone was loyal.

Later, when the Imperial Master had gained a firm foothold and the Saint Girl had grown up and was able to protect herself, the Imperial Master allowed her to come into contact with people outside the Imperial Master's Mansion.

So it is easy to find out who the saint is dating, they are either the emperor, empress, princes or princesses.

Also, because the saint was born with a stunning appearance, the imperial teacher was afraid that she would attract many admirers, so he asked her to wear a veil as much as possible except when she entered the palace. This way, she could block some bad peach blossoms and maintain the saint's mystery, killing two birds with one stone.

But despite our day and night defenses, we still couldn't prevent it.

The prince looked at the content below, and the temperature in his eyes gradually cooled down.

He stroked the line of words with his fingers, his expression gloomy.

"The 12th Prince and the Saint have been in close contact. The 12th Prince often gives gifts to the Saint. The two have a good relationship, but it has changed recently. The reason is unknown. It may be a temporary grudge. We will have to wait and see what happens next."

"Let's wait and see..." the prince murmured again with a faint smile on his face.

Xuanying felt a chill on his back, "Why is Your Highness suddenly interested in the Saint?"

The prince paused, then slowly raised his eyes to meet his gaze.

Xuanying's scalp tingled and he wondered if he had said something wrong. Just as he was about to apologize, the prince lowered his eyes again.

He put down the letter, pointed his finger at the word "Saint Girl", and asked in an unclear tone: "Yes, why?"

His heart said: Maybe it was because she felt very familiar to me the moment I saw her, like meeting an old friend after a long separation, so it was different from the beginning.

Mingnan's bright and dim eyes flashed through his mind, and he gritted his teeth. He didn't know why he was so confused, but she just thought of him as that man's substitute.

When I realized he wasn't, I immediately lost interest.

"Ah."

The prince gave a short, cold laugh.

Xuan Ying's skin tensed up, and he immediately knelt down and said, "I have overstepped the bounds, Your Highness, please forgive me!"

The prince waved his hand, and the letter fell to the ground like a withered flower.

"Burned."

"Yes." Xuanying immediately picked up the secret letter, took out a tinder and was about to burn it. Seeing the sparks coming out, the prince suddenly said, "Wait--"

Xuan Ying was bewildered: "Your Highness?"

The prince stood behind the desk expressionlessly and said in a deep voice, "It will be useful if you keep it."

What is the use of this thing?

Xuanying didn't understand and didn't dare to ask, so he had to hand the letter back.

Then, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince carefully unfolded the letter and placed it into the secret compartment on the desk. There was actually a hint of tenderness in that action.

Xuanying shuddered and laughed at his own thoughts.

What gentleness? Is he blind?

Others don’t know, but doesn’t he know?

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is a wolf in sheep's clothing. He looks gentle and harmless, but he is actually very dark.

He laughed at himself, and when he saw that the prince had no further instructions, he retreated.

*

Mingnan smiled as he held the cup in his hand, "Brother, do you think that the Crown Prince, a sickly man who pant every three steps and has to ride in a sedan chair when going out, could have survived until now without some tricks and abilities?"

The Imperial Master sat opposite her, holding the teapot to pour tea for her. Hearing this, he raised his eyebrows and asked, "You know him well?"

"I don't know, I'm just guessing." Mingnan lowered his eyes and drank tea. The prince's clear eyes flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but be absent-minded for a moment.

The Imperial Master held the teacup in his hand and pondered for a moment, "Do you want to support the Crown Prince? Just after meeting him once, do you think he can take on this important task?"

Mingnan came back to his senses, put down the teacup and looked at him with a smile, "I felt quite compatible with him when I met him, and I don't believe in myself, but in my brother. You said he has the potential to be a wise ruler, so why not give it a try?"

"But the prince's health is a hidden danger. He is weak and sickly, and it is difficult for him to have children. His other brothers are eyeing him covetously. How can he sit firmly on the supreme throne?"

"It's not that there is no way out. There are so many things in the world. I looked through ancient books and found that there is a magical herb called Moonflower on the snowy mountains in the Northern Territory. It has the effect of bringing the dead back to life. If you soak Moonflower in wine and add human blood to it, it can completely transform a person."

"But there are many exaggerations in ancient books. What if it's not that great? What will you do?"

The Imperial Master looked at Mingnan intently.

Mingnan smiled, "Then let's change someone. If nothing else, our Majesty has many sons that he can show off."

The Imperial Master smiled suddenly, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

After saying that, he raised his hand and rubbed Mingnan's head, and said with emotion like an old father: "Sister has grown up, she has her own ideas and courage, and I am very pleased."

Mingnan grabbed his hand and said seriously, "I can protect myself now, and I can protect my brother. You don't have to rush ahead of me in everything. I also have my own way to go."

The Imperial Master was startled, and looked at her with complicated eyes. After a while, he nodded, "Okay, brother understands."

*

Xiao Zhe's plan failed one after another and he suffered two losses. Now the wind direction changed and everyone laughed at him for being self-indulgent. He was laughed at so much that he could not raise his head. He went back to his room and smashed everything in the house.

The servants did not dare to approach him, and knelt far away. After he had vented his anger, someone dared to step forward and said, "Your Highness, calm down. The Saint is determined to draw a line between you and her. In this case, why don't we find someone else? It's hard to find a three-legged toad, but aren't there many two-legged ladies in Shengdu?"

"With your looks and talent, you can find anyone you want. Why would you want to hang yourself on this tree?"

Unexpectedly, these words added fuel to the fire.

Xiao Zhe was furious and said, "Would any ordinary noblewoman in Shengdu be willing to marry me? The families behind them are more shrewd than each other. Who would bet on a helpless prince like me who has no support from his natal family?"

He clenched his fists, his expression distorted due to the force, "She wants to draw a line between us, she's dreaming!"

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