Looking at Tai'an from the full moon

The next day, as usual, Xiao Zuochen arrived at Yun Mansion on time and practiced Qinggong under Chu Yao's guidance.

"Where were you yesterday?"

Chu Yao lay on the wooden railing, staring at Xiao Zuochen's face with curiosity. Was Yun Chen with King Yun yesterday?

"I'm out on some business."

It was concise and clear, and Xiao Zuochen didn't want to say more to Chu Yao.

Chu Yao also saw that Xiao Zuochen didn't want to talk much. To put it bluntly, the two of them were in a trading relationship. Xiao Zuochen provided food, drink and shelter, and Chu Yao taught him Qinggong. As for other things, the two of them didn't mention each other.

Although the two of them did not quite believe the other's claimed identities, there was no conflict of interest between them, and it was good to maintain the current cooperative relationship.

"Oh."

"You're out of the house today?"

Xiao Zuochen asked back, he wanted to hear what answer Chu Yao would give.

"Ah, I've been in Tai'an City for so long, but I haven't been out much~"

That's right. When Yan Luo reported to him, she said Chu Yao was basically in the mansion every day. Except today, he only went out once. But after being here for so long, why did he only think of going out for a walk?

However, the day Chu Yao went out did not match the time of the serial murders, so Xiao Zuochen did not doubt him too much. Maybe he had other secrets, but as long as they were not harmful to the world, he would not care. However, whether Chu Yao would do anything harmful to the world or not, he had to send someone to watch him to know.

So the Yan Luos are responsible for keeping an eye on him!

"Is it because you don't have any money?"

Chu Yao briefly talked about his situation before. Although his background might be fake, it was very likely true that he had no money.

Chu Yao couldn't help but feel weak when he heard his words. He didn't have money before, but now he seems to have money...

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Xiao Zuochen thought that he had guessed it right, and glanced at Yan Luo. Yan Luo understood and went to the storehouse to get a bag of silver.

"Ah, that's not necessary."

Chu Yao was polite for a moment, but in fact he still wanted it in his heart, so he should not refuse it~

"Here, take it. It's your reward for teaching me Qinggong."

"Why don't you just call me Master, and I can waive the reward~"

"If you don't want it, take it back!"

Xiao Zuochen waved at Yan Luo, signaling her to put the silver back.

"Hey! I want it, I want it! Who said no? I'm just being polite."

"Even if you get the money, don't run around everywhere. There are many powerful forces in Tai'an City. You, a foreigner, will easily attract attention."

Xiao Zuochen reminded him, which was also a warning to him, that his spies would keep a close eye on him!

"Don't worry, nothing will go wrong~ I'm a handsome boy who is loved by everyone and everyone sees flowers blooming!"

Xiao Zuochen shook his head, not wanting to listen to his nonsense anymore, and turned around to continue practicing.

"Speaking of which, you and King Yun..."

Chu Yao still didn't give up, he always wanted to ask something from Xiao Zuochen.

"how?"

Xiao Zuochen did not stop his actions, but his voice was cold.

"Are you two cousins?"

? Xiao Zuochen was stunned for a moment, but he quickly reacted. According to what he told Chu Yao about Master Yun's identity, Yun Chen and King Yun were indeed cousins.

"Am I wrong?"

Chu Yao saw Xiao Zuochen stunned for a moment and thought he had said something wrong.

"No, you're right."

"Do you two have a good relationship?"

"good."

"Then can you take me to see King Yun?"

Hearing this, Xiao Zuochen frowned, flew from the opposite roof to the ground, picked up the wet towel hanging on the pillar, and wiped the sweat off his face and his slightly dirty hands.

"Why did you meet him?"

"Of course I heard that Prince Yun is extremely handsome and is the object of thousands of girls' affection. I wonder how he compares to you, Brother Yun~"

Chu Yao was talking happily, but Xiao Zuochen had already wiped himself and turned around to leave.

By the time Chu Yao reacted, he was almost out the door.

"Eh? Why are you leaving so early today?"

"You're too noisy. I'll go practice on my own somewhere else."

"..."

Xiao Zuochen returned to Prince Yun's Mansion. Originally, the emperor had asked him to stay and discuss the matter with Zhen Yingqing and Wang Zhongming after the court session yesterday. However, he had not read the case files sent by the Dali Temple yesterday. And he knew without thinking that even if he went today, the other two adults would not have any opinions.

As a general, Wang Zhongming is good at leading troops in battles, but when it comes to judging cases... forget it.

Although Zhen Yingqing is the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple, this case has lasted for a month. If there was any clue, it would have been found long ago.

But the reason why he didn't read it yesterday was not because he didn't have time yesterday, but because he asked Yanluo to copy it again and prepare it for Prince Qing to read. Because yesterday, not only did he ask Liuli to come to Prince Yun's Mansion at noon, he also sent an invitation to Prince Qing's Mansion.

"Uncle Mo!"

"Hey~"

An elegant middle-aged man stood in front of Xiao Zuochen, his face respectful but neither humble nor arrogant.

Uncle Mo is the steward of Prince Yun's Mansion, in fact, he is also the steward of the Yun Mansion. However, he usually "sits in charge" of Prince Yun's Mansion. Although Miss Yanluo also helps manage some affairs of the mansion, she sometimes goes on missions, so Uncle Mo is still in charge.

"Make more for lunch today. We have guests coming."

"Okay, I'll give the order right away. Um, Your Highness, do you still want to stick to the light food?"

Xiao Zuochen is in frail health and usually eats light meals, but does he have to serve some hearty dishes when entertaining guests at this banquet?

Xiao Zuochen also thought about it. His elder brother didn't look like someone who liked big fish and meat. As a woman, Liuli probably didn't eat much.

"Just add two more meat dishes."

"Good~"

After Uncle Mo figured it out, he went back to work. Xiao Zuochen returned to his study to read the case files of the serial case.

Until noon -

Liuli came slowly with her face covered by a veil. This time she did not wear simple clothes like she did in Yuxian Tower, but a more eye-catching blue brocade. This was the clothes that King Yun gave her, which was very different from what she usually wore. Even if someone had seen her in Yuxian Tower, they would not know it was her.

"Liuli thought that King Yun invited me here, so he didn't care about my identity."

"Of course I don't care, but if others see the top performer of Yuxianlou coming to my house, I'm afraid I'll have a few more enemies tomorrow."

"Ha, Your Majesty is really good at joking."

Liuli was amused by Xiao Zuochen's excuse.

"Why did the prince invite me here? Why didn't you explain it clearly in Yuxian Tower?"

"Wait a moment, take a seat first."

Liuli sat down under Yanluo's guidance.

As she sat down, she kept staring at Yan Luo.

"Have I ever met the girl?"

Yan Luo didn't expect that this Liuli girl would talk to her.

"Not yet."

"That's a coincidence. I saw a girl dressed as a man a few days ago. Although she covered her true face, her gestures were somewhat similar to yours."

The one Liuli was talking about was her second sister who went to Yuxian Tower with Xiao Zuochen on the first day, and the one in front of her was the fourth sister.

"Not her."

Xiao Zuochen spoke, trying to give her an explanation.

Liuli nodded. Since Prince Yun didn't want to talk more, she wouldn't ask any more questions. But when she turned around, she realized that there were three sets of bowls and chopsticks on the table.

"Who is the other one?"

"The other one is..."

Just as Xiao Zuochen was about to speak, Prince Qing arrived.

"Sixth brother, am I late?"

Xiao Zuochen greeted him with a smile. When Liuli heard someone coming, she also stood up and saluted.

It was only when the King of Qing entered the room that he noticed that there was another woman inside.

At this time, Liuli had already taken off her veil. When King Qing saw her, he was stunned and a sentence flashed through his mind:

"This girl should only exist in heaven!"

But the next second, he realized his impoliteness, smiled awkwardly, and apologized to Liuli. Liuli naturally said it was okay. But what he thought in his heart was: This is funny, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qing, how dare I do anything to him? Of course I chose to forgive him!

Xiao Zuochen introduced the two of them to each other, and then the three of them sat down.