Reborn, I am doing involution on Jinshan

"Really? Then I won't leave. I guarantee you'll be satisfied tonight." The man chuckled happily. There was a sound of clothes rubbing against each other, and the room seemed to be very intense.

Sima Xiaotao was shocked. It turned out that Cui had a lover and they were having a secret meeting in her room. She was so bold.

Sima Xiaotao was shocked and angry when she heard the unbearable noises in the house. Cui seemed dignified on the surface and was a member of the Prince Gong's family, but she actually did such a shameful thing in private.

What concerned her more was what the big man meant by "everything has been arranged." She suppressed her disgust and continued to wait outside the window, hoping to hear more useful information. But after a long time, the only sounds in the room were the two people's snoring.

She sensed a lurking presence around the corner, perhaps one of Xun Luo's guards. A shadowy figure flashed out and then retreated quickly, likely spying on Cui. His skills were superior to hers, and he was silent and unobtrusive. If he were an enemy, he would have attacked her long ago.

She made a quick judgment and didn't dare to stay any longer. She quietly withdrew and quickly returned to Xiao Ruiyue's boudoir. It was already midnight.

At this time, Xiao Ruiyue was still in a coma, and Caihong was standing by the bed with an anxious look on her face.

Sima Xiaotao resisted the urge to share. This was a serious matter, so she had to keep what she had seen secret. One must be on guard against others.

Caihong was just a little maid, an eight-year-old girl, an orphan whose parents were unknown. So, the three of them didn't know who protected whom?

A person of low status who has no ability to protect himself, the more he knows, the faster he will die in this imperial city.

Sima Xiaotao asked about the princess's condition on the bed with concern. After learning that she was fine and her high fever had subsided, she comforted Caihong a few more words and found a clean guest room to sleep in.

It was the third room next door, Cuixiang's room for rest. Everything was ready, and she didn't act coyly or pretentiously. She had been standing as a maid all day and her back and waist ached. Her feet felt like they were weighed down with lead. She only wanted to relax, both soul and body, and she threw herself on the big bed.

She was just disguised as a maid, not a real maid. She was the eldest daughter of General Sima Nanfeng of Humen. At the age of ten, she could knock down a 200-pound man.

This day was like a roller coaster, with ups and downs. After washing up, she was so tired that she fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed.

Nothing happened all night

Sima Xiaotao didn't know that two people in the shadows walked out, and then under the cover of night, walked behind a locust tree. There was a dry well behind the tree, but there was a one-meter-wide stone slab at the mouth of the dry well. The breeze blew the treetops, and the moonlight secretly shone on the stone slab, and the blue polka dot pattern on the stone slab could be vaguely seen.

The tall man used some strength to lift the stone slab and snapped his fingers. He let his companions in first, then quickly slipped in himself. Inside was a long ladder, lit by a flickering fire. The two night travelers quickly climbed down. The dry well was not deep, only about three meters. Someone inside the well lent them a hand, helping them up the last few steps.

The man said in a deep voice: "Go quickly."

This night was not peaceful, as Prince Gong had more than just one group of people lurking.

Exiting the dry well tunnel leads to the area outside Prince Gong's residence, dedicated to pets. The original designers of the tunnel were incredibly thoughtful. The air was filled with the stench of animal feces and covered in thorny vines, effectively discouraging visitors. A false wall served as a cover, and while from the outside it looked like a corner of a house, the interior was truly a secret.

The family dog ​​had been drugged and knocked unconscious. Using their Qinggong skills, the three men scaled a low wall. Under the cover of darkness, the three night travelers stopped in front of an inn.

The innkeeper came out sleepily to greet him. The tall man stuffed a silver ingot into his hand, took out his badge, and whispered, "Open three upper rooms."

The waiter saw the silver and the golden badge, and instantly came to his senses. He hurried to get the key. The three of them entered the inn and went back to their rooms.

The shopkeeper had reminded him that those who possessed the golden badges were all members of the royal family, and some of them had a strong aura, especially the tall one, who had a pair of eagle eyes that looked like they were ready to peck him blind at any time.

Although they were dressed in coarse robes, their skin was undeniably white, smoother than a woman's, and their complexions were rosy. Having come at night, these three young men looked more like they had returned from a crime.

The waiter didn't dare to ask more questions or look at the money, and left quickly. The customer took the initiative to show his ID card, actively proved himself, and the money was in place. Business people like customers who understand what they are doing.

It was difficult for ordinary people to leave the city. To leave the city, they needed a passport, a pass, or a waist badge. If they wanted to take a detour to avoid the checkpoints and leave secretly, they had to ask their neighbors for permission. When the elderly saw someone next door about to leave, they would often ask in a roundabout way: "Sixth brother, where are you going so early today? Which road are you taking? When will you be back?"

Don’t blame the old men for gossiping. They have to ignore this trivial matter - if the government can’t find the person during the household registration check, the neighbors will also be implicated.

If one person commits a crime, everyone is guilty.

After they left, the other two gathered in the tall man's room. The man who was supposed to pick them up was the first to speak: "How is it going? Did you get anything?"

The tall man sneered, "Is it considered a reward to discover a fire in someone's backyard and an affair?"

His companion scoffed, "Brother Ji, isn't this normal? There are so many dirty things going on in the Imperial City."

"What are you showing off for? Seriously, I've been waiting all night and got bitten by mosquitoes all over. I'm not here to listen to nonsense." The man who was supposed to pick someone up laughed and cursed.

Ji Guanyuan and the fourth prince Dongfang Ran exchanged a glance and said aggrievedly, "We really did run into two dogs and a couple who were so passionate about each other that they did something bad. That Prince Gong is really quite miserable. The princess he married hasn't been seen for two years, and her life or death is unknown, and now his beloved concubine is cheating on him again."

The man who was supposed to be the contact frowned upon hearing this, his expression somewhat disdainful. "Hmph, what does this mess at Prince Gong's Mansion have to do with us? We want information that can hinder them from rescuing their son, not your family gossip."

Ji Guanyuan shrugged helplessly and said, "Brother, this matter may seem insignificant, but if it gets out, the reputation of Prince Gong's Mansion will be tarnished. There's a green grassland above our heads, and the only thing left to debate is who is more responsible. Who in the court will be willing to side with them? Wouldn't this indirectly help the Third Prince Dongfang Yan?"

Dongfang Ran nodded in agreement, "Second brother, Brother Ji is right. And if Prince Gong knew about this, he would definitely be upset, and his plan to rescue his son might be disrupted."

Second Prince Dongfang Ye pondered for a moment and felt that what they said made some sense. "Alright, Fourth Brother and Brother Ji, thank you for your hard work tonight. This information is useful for the time being. Have you found any other clues? As for the Third Prince, what are their next moves?"

Ji Guanyuan scratched his head and said, "As for your Third Prince, I haven't found anything else yet. But there has been some abnormality in the Third Prince's Mansion recently. There has been a noticeable increase in the number of people coming in and out, and they are all unfamiliar faces. They don't look like good people."

Dongfang Ran continued, "Yes, I noticed that too. Those people looked very alert, as if they were plotting something big. But their defenses were too strict, so we couldn't get too close. The specific situation is still unclear."

Dongfang Ye frowned and said thoughtfully, "It seems that Dongfang Yan has been making some small moves behind the scenes. You keep watching, especially the Third Prince's Mansion and Prince Gong's Mansion. Report any movement immediately. If we can find any key clues that can be used by us, you will definitely benefit."

Ji Guanyuan and Dongfang Ran exchanged a glance, a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes, and said in unison, "Don't worry, brothers. We will definitely keep a close eye on it and will definitely not miss any important news."

After Dongfang Ye left, Ji Guanyuan stretched and said, "Hey, I didn't expect that after squatting all night, I actually got something. It's just that I was bitten by mosquitoes a lot, and my whole body is itchy."

Dongfang Ran laughed and joked, "Come on, just be content. If this can really help the Second Prince and the others accomplish their mission, we'll have a good life in the future."

"You are so stupid. You are a prince. Do you still need to rely on others' charity to live a good life?" Ji Guanyuan glared at him with sinister eyes.