After I died, the scumbag prince cried down the city wall

Tianlang reported respectfully: "Miss Shen met the prince by chance on her way back to the mansion. After a brief conversation, the prince handed her a note."

"I wanted to take it back, but she burned it after reading it. I was not quick enough. Please punish me, young lady."

Cui Rongrong frowned slightly. "It was inconvenient to move in the carriage, and she was very alert. It was not your fault that you failed. It's a pity that you failed to obtain any valuable information."

"I underestimated their vigilance. You can go down and have a rest."

After saying this, Tianlang disappeared into the room quietly like the night.

Cui Rongrong withdrew her gaze and a barely perceptible sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth. It would have been fine if Shen Yumian had targeted herself, but she actually had feelings for Cui Yunhe.

No one can touch the Cui family easily!

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Preparations for the Queen Mother's birthday are in full swing, and there is a busy scene inside and outside the palace.

Cui Rongrong saw Cui Min going out early and returning late every day, busy training soldiers in the military camp, preparing to present a spectacular performance for the Queen Mother's birthday. She couldn't help but worry, fearing that some link would be missed.

She herself was also arranged to perform sword dance to liven up the birthday banquet. It was said that this was proposed to the emperor by Shen Yumian's father, Shen Jianyi.

The Cui family has guarded the border for many years and made many outstanding achievements. It seems only right for them to perform for the Queen Mother's celebration.

As soon as Cui Rong heard it, she knew that this must be Shen Yumian's plot. Not only was she targeted, but the intention was also to drag the entire Cui family into the quagmire.

If there was any mistake in her sword dance and it ruined the royal family's interest, it would not only be a personal fault, but the entire Cui family would also be disgraced. In front of the emperor, there would be no way she could escape unscathed.

This is exactly where Shen Yumian's cleverness lies. In an attempt to completely defeat her, striking the Cui family is the most direct and effective means.

A cold light flashed in Cui Rong's eyes. She would make Shen Yumian pay the price for all this.

Glancing at the deepening night outside the window, she changed into her nightgown and left the room quietly.

Under the cover of night, Cui Rongrong came to Luoxian Tower. Instead of going through the main door, she directly climbed through the window and entered Jiang Zhen's room.

Jiang Zhen raised his eyebrows, loosened his grip on the pen, and jokingly said, "Why did Miss Cui choose the window over the door? What if I accidentally hurt you?"

Cui Rongrong's face was calm, and her tone was full of confidence: "With my martial arts skills, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Jiang Louzhu to hurt me at all."

"I came to visit tonight, firstly to help Master Jiang detoxify, and secondly to learn about the Crown Prince and the Sixth Prince's recent situation. For the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, the two of them have restrained themselves a lot recently."

Jiang Zhen did not comment, and said calmly: "What Miss Cui said is true, but I wonder whether we should detoxify first, or check the latest news sent by the spy first?"

"Let's check the news first." Cui Rongrong answered decisively.

These days, she failed to get any news from Song Yanyi and Song Yanchen, nor did she go to find Wen Yinyang, so she took the opportunity to detoxify Jiang Zhen and came directly to ask.

After all, as the central figure of the Beijing intelligence network, Jiang Zhen has the most comprehensive and detailed information.

Jiang Zhen quickly handed the required information to Cui Rong, who read it carefully, her expression gradually becoming one of surprise...

Whether it is Song Yanyi, who is dignified and steady in the court, or Song Yanchen, who is famous for his wisdom in the world, they have been frequently shuttling between the palace and the market recently, all for the purpose of preparing for a grand celebration - the Queen Mother's birthday banquet.

This is not just a simple celebration, but also a silent contest of power and status. Every detail and every gift must be carefully selected to demonstrate their respective status and supreme respect for the Queen Mother.

Therefore, they devoted almost all their energy to this, and the disturbances in the outside world seemed to be temporarily forgotten, which shows how important this matter is in their hearts.

Putting down the paper roll in her hand that recorded the dynamics of all parties, she turned to look at Jiang Zhen beside her, "Is this all the information?"

Jiang Zhen's mouth curled up into a gentle smile, having seen through her thoughts long ago. "I understand your doubts. At first glance, these news are indeed surprising. The tit-for-tat between the two powerful figures seemed to have disappeared overnight, and turned into a harmonious scene of jointly preparing for the birthday banquet."

He paused and continued, "But according to my investigation, these are indeed all the recent developments related to them. Apart from that, the only thing worth mentioning is that a Le Ji was dealt with in the Sixth Prince's mansion. The rest is uneventful."

Cui Rong lowered her eyes slightly, thinking secretly in her heart.

Song Yanchen temporarily restrained his edge because of Le Ji's incident, but this was just the calm before the storm.

She knew very well that Song Yanyi would never give up and would definitely place more secret chess pieces around Song Yanchen in the future. This secret contest would only become more intense.

The open and covert struggles between the two have been going on for a long time. They have placed spies around each other, just like masters playing chess, taking every step carefully, waiting for the other side to reveal a flaw.

Jiang Zhen savored the subtle changes in Cui Rongrong's expression, and the smile on his lips deepened a little. "I noticed that although Miss Cui ostensibly aided the Sixth Prince, that help did not seem to be sincere. I am really curious about who Miss Cui thinks will have the last laugh in this game of power."

His eyes were fixed on Cui Rongrong, trying to catch even the slightest emotion, but she had a calm face, tilted her head slightly, and said in a calm tone, "The world is like a new chess game, we just need to wait and see how it changes and let nature take its course."

"Master Jiang, please extend your hand and don't let the best time to detoxify pass by in vain."

Jiang Zhen did not show any surprise at Cui Rongrong's request.

He knew that this woman was deep-minded and it was difficult to find out her true thoughts, so he did not feel frustrated. Instead, he smiled more gently and placed his hands flat on the table. "Then I'll trouble you, Miss Cui."

Cui Rong's technique was skillful and precise. She easily took out a tiny poisonous insect and used her internal energy to slowly guide the insect to invade Jiang Zhen's body.

This time, the pain brought by the poisonous insect entering the body was more intense than any previous time. Before the poisonous insect completely passed through his arm and reached his heart and lungs, Jiang Zhen was already sweating profusely and his clothes were soaked.

It was not until the poisonous insect touched his heart and lungs that he realized the previous pain was just the beginning.

The biting pain was infinitely magnified, and he could almost hear the heart-pounding sound with every tiny bite, forcing him to purse his lips tightly and fight the unbearable torture with his will.

Cui Rongrong observed all this, her voice calm and concerned, "Master Jiang, there is no need to hold on. If the pain is unbearable, there is no need to suppress it. After all, this is not a pain that ordinary people can endure. If you hurt yourself because of it, it will be counterproductive."