Who put the yellow robe on me?

Three days? Bringing Jiang Sirou back, Jiang Chen knew that this task was extremely difficult.

Ever since the Thirteenth Princess disappeared, the entire Prince Yan's Mansion and even the Imperial Palace have been shrouded in tension and anxiety.

Fortunately, on the first day, Zhou Liangwei made inquiries within the forest protection army and obtained some useful information.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shines through the gate of Prince Yan's Mansion and shines on the spacious courtyard. The air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and plants, as if everything is normal.

However, Zhou Liangwei's mood was in stark contrast to this beautiful scene. He ran anxiously, his forehead covered with sweat, his clothes soaked with sweat, and he looked extremely embarrassed.

He knew that time was running out and he had to report the clues he had found to Jiang Chen as soon as possible.

Zhou Liangwei ran back to Prince Yan's Mansion in a hurry. When he pushed open the door, he was greeted by a cool evening breeze with a faint scent of jasmine.

In the study, Jiang Chen was sorting documents with a frown on his face, thinking about everything that had happened before and after the incident.

Han Qingsong said to Jiang Chen: "Sir, Brother Zhou is back!"

"Oh? Let him in quickly!" Jiang Chen raised his head, his eyes revealing a hint of expectation.

Zhou Liangwei saluted quickly and said breathlessly, "Your Highness, I've been making all sorts of inquiries with the Forest Guards today and have made a significant discovery!"

Jiang Chen asked Zhou Liangwei to sit down and then spoke slowly.

After Zhou Liangwei sat down, he took a sip of the water Han Qingsong handed him. "On the night that the Thirteenth Princess disappeared, the patrol hours of the Forest Rangers seemed to have changed. Many of the Forest Rangers said that the patrols that night were later than usual, about an hour later. And that hour was exactly when the Thirteenth Princess disappeared."

When Jiang Chen heard this, his brows knitted tightly together, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "This...how is this possible?"

Zhou Liangwei hesitated for a moment, then continued, "I heard that the patrol arrangements for the forest rangers were suddenly adjusted that night. I believe this change was a deliberate loophole created by someone in order to execute the operation within that hour."

Jiang Chen took a deep breath, his heart suddenly shocked: "This means that someone deliberately destroyed the forest rangers' defense and created a cover, so that the time of the night watch has been changed."

Zhou Liangwei nodded, his eyes flickering with uneasiness. "Yes, Your Highness. This change is not accidental. There must be a traitor behind it."

Jiang Chen asked, "Forest Rangers, what are the patrol times at night?"

Zhou Liangwei pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Highness, the patrol schedule of the Forest Guards has always been based on fixed watch times, unlike the Imperial Guards in the palace who patrol at all times.

Generally speaking, the forest rangers patrol five times every night: the first watch at Xu hour, the second watch at Hai hour, the third watch at Zi hour, the fourth watch at Chou hour, and the fifth watch at Yin hour.

But on the night the Thirteenth Princess disappeared, the brothers who were on patrol at the time of Xu didn't hear the night watchman's call for a long time after they finished their patrol, and the brothers who were on patrol at the time of Hai heard the night watchman's call before they finished their patrol.

Jiang Chen frowned, thinking to himself, "If something happens in this half hour, it might be the critical moment when the princess disappears."

He said in a deep voice: "Are there any other clues?"

Zhou Liangwei continued, "Yes, Your Highness. Further investigation has revealed a high-ranking guard in the Forest Protection Army named Jiao Huade. He has been seen interacting with Su Yunliang for the past two weeks. His behavior has been somewhat unusual, often going out alone at night and not on regular patrols."

Jiang Chen's gaze became sharper. He took a deep breath and asked, "Jiao Huade? What kind of person is he?"

Zhou Liangwei nodded. "Your Highness, Jiao Huade has always been a key member of the Forest Protection Army, with strong combat capabilities and a loyal and reliable character. However, his behavior has been somewhat unusual recently. Some brothers even report seeing Jiao Huade and Su Yunliang meeting privately."

Jiang Chen's heart tightened. "Su Yunliang? The recent appointment of the Minister of War, is this related to this matter?"

Zhou Liangwei added, "Furthermore, Li Dehua has repeatedly sought to purchase unidentified materials from outside sources, and his words revealed a sense of urgency, as if he were preparing for some important operation. I suspect these actions may be related to rescuing the Thirteenth Princess."

Jiang Chen was startled and asked anxiously, "What happened next?"

Zhou Liangwei continued, "Later, Jiao Huade's unusual behavior was discovered by Commander Lin Shigong, and a few days ago he was demoted to a gate guard. This immediately lowered his status by several levels."

Jiang Chen smiled bitterly and sighed in his heart: "After Su Yunliang took over, did he promote him again?"

Zhou Liangwei continued, "Your Highness is a man of great talent, and I admire him. That's the truth. Jiao Huade's position is even higher now than before. In fact, Su Yunliang seems to have gained greater control over the command of the Forest Guards. He has deployed many people behind the scenes to ensure that the Forest Guards follow his orders."

Jiang Chen's brows furrowed, his eyes cold. "This shows that Su Yunliang intends to gain more power through the Forest Protection Army, and may even use the Forest Protection Army to carry out a bigger conspiracy."

Zhou Liangwei nodded. "Yes, Your Highness. This isn't just a simple adjustment to the watch schedule; there must be a bigger conspiracy behind it. We must uncover the truth as quickly as possible and prevent this from happening."

Jiang Chen seemed to have suddenly thought of something and asked, "The time of the night watch has changed this time. Could it be related to Jiao Huade?"

Zhou Liangwei shook his head. "Your Highness, I've thought of that, too. However, there's no direct evidence to suggest that the night watchman's timing that night was related to Jiao Huade."

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, thinking that the main clue now lies with the night watchman. "Zhou Liangwei, continue your investigation and see if you can find the night watchman from that night? That way we will have more clues to help us unravel this mystery."

Zhou Liangwei said firmly, "Yes, Your Highness, I will do my utmost to prevent Daliang from suffering any losses."

His eyes were determined, as if burning with fighting spirit, and he was obviously determined to complete this difficult task.

Jiang Chen nodded, with a hint of relief in his tone: "Thank you for your hard work. Please be careful and don't let anyone notice our actions."

Zhou Liangwei clasped his fists and saluted: "I understand!"

He left quickly, his steps steady and firm, because he knew that now was the critical moment to find the Thirteenth Princess.

Just as Zhou Liangwei was leaving Prince Yan's Mansion, Deng Yunde rushed back, his expression equally solemn. "Your Highness, I've contacted some friends in the martial arts world and found some clues. It seems they were left by Brother Dian."

Jiang Chen's heart sank: "Oh? What clue?"