My husband, please respect yourself. The princess is here to grab the bride.

Bai Shaoqiu just left like that.

He didn't even ask who the young man in fancy clothes who bought the Bai Mansion was.

Judging from his expensive attire, he might be the son of a wealthy businessman or a powerful family in Kyoto.

Instead of staying in Kyoto, he ran to Xiling City... Bai Shaoqiu felt that this young man was probably an illegitimate child.

Such young men would not have a good temper. After all, they live in a prosperous city like Kyoto, but they cannot live in Kyoto. They must be dissatisfied, but they can't find a place to vent.

In the eyes of Kyoto people, the people of Xiling City are all country people.

Especially for a young man like this, coming here far away from Kyoto is like being exiled.

If you ask him, you might just get ridicule.

No need!

So he left decisively.

Of course, the young man in fancy clothes did not expect that Bai Shaoqiu treated him as an illegitimate child.

He looked at Bai Shaoqiu's back and suddenly smiled.

The old man in black also watched Bai Shaoqiu's back disappear around the corner of the street, then he bowed to the young man:

"Young Master, why not ask him, he might know something."

The young man in fancy clothes waved his hand and smiled slightly: "No hurry."

"This Mr. Bai has been able to endure for over ten years...it's not easy!"

"I really can't bear to attack him, let's wait and see."

"We still have to stay in Xiling City for a few days, and then we can find an opportunity to contact him later."

"Well, let's do this, Mr. Yu, send two bronze mirrors to investigate secretly..."

"Isn't he living in the Princess's Mansion? Find out where he lives, what he's been doing recently...who he's been in contact with, what his hobbies are, etc."

The old man in black hesitated for a moment and said, "Young Master, the chief monk didn't ask us to do this."

The young man in fancy clothes frowned slightly, his face showing displeasure: "Grandpa didn't expect that good-for-nothing Bai Shaoqiu would win the championship of the Zhuxi Literary Society!"

"This is completely contrary to the information obtained by the Xuanjing Division!"

"Isn't this worth checking?"

"What else is Bai Shaoqiu hiding?"

"The Emperor has decreed that Bai Shaoqiu be made the son-in-law of the Zhenxi Prince's Palace... I remember that the person who suggested this to the Emperor was Grand Secretary Ji of the Imperial Academy!"

"Grandmaster Ji gained the Third Prince's trust precisely because of this idea... So, did Grandmaster Ji know that Bai Shaoqiu had been playing dumb for over ten years?"

"If he didn't know it would be fine, if he knew..."

The young man in fancy clothes showed a maturity that was not in line with his age. He looked up at the setting sun in the sky again, his expression becoming more serious:

"His Royal Highness the Third Prince is competing with the First Prince for the position of Crown Prince!"

"The fight between Prime Minister Ye and Prime Minister Qin may seem to be taking place in the imperial court, but the real action is happening below!"

"Bai Shaoqiu is not a waste!"

“He’s also extremely talented!”

"He became the prince's son-in-law. Far from causing the Zhenxi Palace to suffer a loss, it actually provided the Zhenxi Prince with a rare talent!"

"In this round, Prime Minister Ye originally won a landslide victory, but now it seems that the real winner is Prime Minister Qin!"

"Master Ji's motives are questionable!"

"Xuan Jingsi needs to re-examine Bai Shaoqiu's past and present!"

The old man in black was slightly startled and asked again:

"But just now the young master said he couldn't bear to attack him..."

The young man in Chinese clothes raised his lips:

"Since it's a chess piece, it depends on how you use it."

"Bai Shaoqiu possesses a level of forbearance that is hard for ordinary people to achieve, which demonstrates his exceptionally strong mind."

"People like this usually have extremely lofty ideals, or perhaps a huge appetite!"

"Since he's unwilling to live in the Princess's Mansion, it means he's unwilling to be a son-in-law... This must be the reason why he's participating in the Zhuxi Literary Gathering this time."

"As long as a person has desire, everything will be easy!"

"He's currently a chess piece of the palace, and hasn't yet been able to play a role. We could just take him away... or just hide him in the game."

He waved the fan in his hand and said:

“What’s most important right now?”

"The Third Prince said that talent is the most important thing!"

"The Xuan Jing Division needs such a person who is patient and wise!"

"This young master...also needs such talents!"

"Once I have everything about him under my control, I'll be able to find his weaknesses... Everyone has weaknesses. Satisfy him, give him money if he wants it, give him an official position if he wants it. Why should I worry that Bai Shaoqiu won't be of use to me?"

"If we can't subdue him...it's not too late to kill him!"

The old man in black was surprised again, thinking that this young master seemed to be more thoughtful than the chief master.

Is this a good thing?

The chief master said that the people from Xuan Jing Si don’t need to have any thoughts!

Because the Xuan Jing Division only follows the orders of the Chief!

Just obey!

Thinking too much, asking too much, talking too much... are the biggest taboos in the Xuan Jing Division!

But this gentleman is the grandson of the chief master!

He also participated in the party struggles in the court!

Is this a blessing or a curse for Xuan Jingsi?

Yu Donglin didn't know.

But the young master of Xiling City is the boss on this trip, so we can only act according to his wishes.

However, as the Golden Mirror Envoy of the Xuanjing Division, he has the authority to report directly to the Chief.

This matter can only be done according to the young master's wishes, but the chief must be informed.

"I will do as the young master wishes."

"Well, let's go. This Chang family is quite well-connected. They actually knew that this young master was coming to Xiling City... Since they're hosting a banquet, let's go and have a seat. We can't afford to offend His Highness the Fourth Prince!"

The young man in gorgeous clothes got on the carriage, and Yu Donglin drove the carriage towards Qianwei Tower.

……

……

at the same time.

The back garden of the palace.

The city defender Ge Gang was standing beside the prince with his head bowed.

His face was full of worry.

His eyes fell on the prince's face, but he saw that the prince had an indifferent expression.

"Ge Gang,"

"The subordinate is here!"

"You said... the one who came was Shang Shan, the grandson of Shang Junhou, Shang Shu?"

"Your Highness, there is no doubt that Shangshan is accompanied by Yu Donglin, one of the three Golden Mirror Envoys of the Xuanjing Division, who lives in the former Bai Mansion."

"Well...don't ask about this anymore!"

Ge Gang was stunned, "Your Highness, the Bai Mansion was bought by Yu Donglin."

"so what?"

"...Bai Changgeng..."

The prince raised his hand to interrupt Ge Gang:

"Bai Changgeng is just a businessman who runs a bookstore in Kyoto for a while!"

"His Bai's Bookstore didn't gain a foothold in Kyoto. In just two years, it was overtaken by Longxing Bookstore. That's why he returned to Xiling City..."

"The Fourth Prince is behind Longxing Bookstore. Bai Changgeng went to Kyoto to steal the Fourth Prince's business... It's already a good thing he didn't die in Kyoto."

"As for the Xuan Jing Division buying the Bai Mansion and living there, what are they investigating... According to the rules, the Xuan Jing Division is investigating a case, and even I, the king, cannot interfere!"

"you,"

The prince turned his head to look at Ge Gang and picked up the teacup, which meant he was sending the guest off.

"You can't ask!"

"Remember this matter, from now on, forget it!"

Ge Gang pondered for three breaths, then bowed and said, "I understand."

"Your subordinate...I'll take my leave!"

Ge Gang left.

The princess came over, her face quite worried.

"It seems that the wind has really started to blow."

The King of Zhenxi still smiled calmly: "Qidianfeng is also good."

"Shang Jun is waiting for him...it looks like he's going to take action!"