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

The door closed gently the moment the guard left, followed by a crisp and decisive sound of porcelain breaking.

The guard's body trembled involuntarily. He didn't dare to stay for a moment and left in a hurry.

Inside the room, in a mess, Song Yanyi sat alone among the messy furniture, his face gloomy and his eyes complicated and indistinguishable.

He repeatedly chewed over Cui Rong's words in his mind, trying to distinguish the boundary between sincerity and pleading, but found himself in unprecedented confusion.

Finally, he stood up suddenly, his face livid, and walked out of the room with firm steps. He would never let Cui Rongrong disappear from his world easily.

At the same time, in the Shen Mansion, Cui Rongrong looked at Zhao Xian'er tenderly, who was still immersed in shock, and whispered a few words to comfort her, but found that she had no reaction. This made her more convinced that the impact of today's events on Zhao Xian'er was beyond her imagination.

The carriage stopped steadily in front of the vermilion gate of the Shen Mansion. Cui Rongrong carefully helped Zhao Xian'er get off the carriage and said to the maid who came forward with a worried look on her face: "Sister Zhao was frightened. You must take extra care of her. Remember to prepare some calming tea for her before going to bed so that she can rest in peace."

The maids nodded respectfully in agreement, then carefully supported Zhao Xian'er and slowly walked into the mansion.

After watching Zhao Xianer's figure completely disappear behind the heavy door of the Shen Mansion, Cui Rongrong turned around and got back into the car.

As the wheels rolled, Xifeng handed over a note he had just obtained, with a smug smile on his face: "Thanks to the young lady's clever cooperation, I was not noticed by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Cui Rongrong responded with a gentle smile: "Your timing is perfect and your movements are so agile. Even without my help, you can complete the task successfully."

Xifeng blushed slightly when she heard that. She lowered her head shyly and said modestly, "Miss, you are too kind. I do all this to make a living. I will become proficient after doing it many times. I hope you will not look down on me for this."

"For the sake of survival, who can blame it?" Cui Rongrong's eyes were gentle. "If the world is not so difficult, who would be willing to do those shady things? Everyone is trying to live in their own way."

"Let the past go with the wind, and we should focus on the future."

Xifeng stared at her, with gratitude in his eyes: "Yes, Miss!"

Cui Rong smiled slightly, lowered her head and unfolded the note in her hand, but when she saw the contents clearly, her originally gentle expression gradually solidified and turned heavy.

"Miss, are you okay?" Xifeng asked with concern.

Cui Rongrong shook her head slightly, clenched the note tightly in her hand, and using her internal force, the note turned into pieces and scattered all over the ground. There was a chill in her eyes.

What she didn't expect was the secret hidden behind this note. Song Yanyi's collusion with border forces happened earlier than she expected!

Recalling the time when she assisted Song Yanyi in his conquests in her previous life, she knew that he was trying to win over border forces to consolidate his position, but that was a critical period in the struggle for imperial power with Song Yanchen.

The frontier forces did play a crucial role in Song Yanyi's eventual ascension to the throne.

However, she knew Song Yanyi's character very well. Once these forces lost their value or posed a threat to his rule, he would show no mercy and would ruthlessly remove the obstacles.

After all, after he sat on the throne, who could easily shake his authority?

Cui Rong took a deep breath, her mind full of thoughts.

The border man who was able to maneuver between various forces without being noticed obviously had extraordinary means and strategies.

On the note, the border forces asked Song Yanyi to provide the court with the latest intelligence, in exchange, they would give full military support.

Cui Rong pursed her lips, feeling mixed emotions. It turned out that Song Yanyi's plan to monopolize power was so far-reaching that it was far beyond her imagination.

There was a sharp light in her eyes, and she had a plan in mind.

Now that the opportunity has come to me, how can I let it go easily?

As the night deepened, just as Cui Rongrong was getting ready to go to bed, she suddenly heard a strange sound outside the window...

She swiftly placed her hand on the handle of the delicate little knife she carried at her waist, feeling the sense of security conveyed by the cold metal.

The night is silent, with only the sound of heartbeats and the occasional sound of wind outside the window interweaving together.

When the second subtle but unusually clear sound pierced the night, she drew out the sharp knife without hesitation. The knife light flashed coldly in the moonlight, and then she slowly walked towards the window.

The window opened suddenly under her sudden push, and the night wind took the opportunity to rush in.

Outside the window, under the moonlight, Wen Yinyang stood slightly awkwardly, his clothes swaying gently in the wind.

Her eyes raised slightly, and there was a hint of surprise and curiosity in her tone.

"Why is Master Wen here? Is there something urgent that requires such a secret meeting in the dark?"

Wen Yinyang's expression was complicated, and there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

"To be honest, if I visit Miss Cui directly during the day, I am afraid that I will be criticized and inconvenienced. My visit is actually about the urgent business of the man from the border. I have to visit you late at night. I hope Miss Cui will forgive me."

Hearing this, Cui Rong's expression suddenly became solemn. She quickly put on a robe embroidered with elegant orchids and followed Wen Yinyang into a secluded corner deep in the courtyard with quick movements.

The surroundings were quiet and silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects in the distance.

"It's quiet here, no one will disturb us, Master Wen, please feel free to speak."

Wen Yinyang nodded slightly, worry gathering between his brows.

"As far as I know, the real purpose of the uninvited guest who visited the palace late at night was to harm General Cui. The conspiracy behind this is disturbing."

Upon hearing this, Cui Rong clenched her hands unconsciously and her eyes were determined.

"go on."

"After the foreigner revealed the assassination plan to the Sixth Young Master, he unexpectedly asked for troops. Although there is some kind of friendship between them, the Sixth Young Master has always been cautious. He would never easily get involved in such matters that might leave a handle, especially when it comes to such a major event as the assassination of General Cui."

Wen Yinyang paused and continued, "The two of them argued for a few words and eventually parted unhappily. But when the foreigner left, I noticed something strange."

Cui Rong's eyes were sharp and she asked for details.

"What's so strange?"

"He walked slowly, not as swiftly as when we first met him, as if he was carrying some kind of burden."

Wen Yinyang pondered for a moment and speculated: "The reason why he asked the Sixth Young Master for help may be because of this reason."

"I have not told the Sixth Young Master about this. Once he leaves, I will come to find you immediately, Miss Cui." Wen Yinyang's words were full of sincerity.

There was a gleam of understanding in Cui Rongrong's eyes, and it was obvious that she had already made her own judgment on the current situation.