The peerless and dark princess

Zuo Ci naturally didn't know that Zuo Qi was muttering about Mu Wange, but he didn't know that Chu Wanran's death anniversary was on this day.

However, what Zuo Qi didn't know was that even if his son Zuo Ci knew about it, he would not have the status to participate.

As for Zuo Qi's concern about this matter, it was just because he felt that Zuo Ci's attitude towards Mu Wange was different from the way he treated those women before. He felt that Zuo Ci might have fallen in love with Mu Wange.

I have to say, Zuo Qi, you are telling the truth.

Compared to Zuo Ci who was resting in the palace, the cold-blooded Zhao Yanqing was suffering terribly.

Yesterday, after Zuo Qi had thrown him to Leng Xue, Leng Xue had thrown him into the forest, where venomous beasts abounded, forcing him to learn how to avoid them and survive in the deep woods. Zhao Yanqing was even more unlucky because he had just accidentally provoked a blind bear, forcing him to run wildly through the forest. It had only been one night, and he was already in such a state of disarray, even with Leng Xue leisurely nibbling fruit on the branches behind him.

Zhao Yanqing couldn't help but think that he must have taken the wrong medicine and was determined to follow Zuo Ci. He regretted it, but unfortunately there was no medicine to regret it.

"Elegy, are you sure about this?"

"Sure, but..."

"Elegy, what is this??"

"See if there's any news from Zuo Ci."

When Chu Lixiao heard it was Prince Heng Zuo Ci, his brows furrowed. He was clearly confused as to why Wange was related to Prince Heng. "Prince Heng Zuo Ci? If he were still the Zuo Ci from five years ago, it wouldn't be a big deal. But now he... when did you get in touch with him?"

Mu Wange took the tea that Chu Liyin handed over and took a sip. "If Prince Heng was still like he was five years ago, our Emperor would have found a reason to imprison him. Would he still be alive?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Lixiao couldn't help but look at Mu Wange. Then he carefully recalled how Zuo Ci's parents and his sisters had all perished in the sea of ​​fire that day. This...

"Could it be that Zuo Ci is pretending to be a playboy? Five years ago..."

Chu Lixiao didn't say anything more. To continue would only mean that none of the men in the Chu family were as good as Mu Wange. How did Mu Wange know that Prince Heng Zuo Ci was a disguise? Did Mu Wange give up Second Prince Chen Yunfeng just to fall for this playboy Zuo Ci?

However, it must be said that Zuo Ci's appearance is the most handsome among the three most handsome men in the capital. Even the other two handsome men: the son of the left prime minister: Mo Zhixuan, and the imperial guard: Shi Feng, are not half as handsome as Zuo Ci.

"Wangge, tell me honestly, are you attracted to Prince Heng?"

"What?"

Mu Wange was dumbfounded, not knowing what had gone wrong with Chu Lixiao. "Are you attracted to him? No. I just saw him a few times and thought he was quite skilled."

Well, she is quite skilled and has the time to climb through her window.

"Oh, that's good, that's good."

Chu Lixiao looked like he was protecting his child, and he was relieved. However, Chu Lixiao, you may not know that you relaxed too early.

So when Zuo Ci brought Zuo Qi to the Chu family to propose marriage and faced difficulties from his four brothers-in-law, Chu Lixiao realized that from that moment on Zuo Ci had set his sights on Mu Wange. Of course, this was only a story for later.

"Miss, Master, the two Masters Chu, we are here."

At this time, the carriage stopped, and then Qingzhu's voice came from outside the carriage.

This time, Mu Wange specially brought out several maids in Tingxue Garden: Yihua, Qingzhu, Shiqi and Amei, leaving only Nanny Chen in the yard.

If they stayed in the mansion, they would definitely be called by Shen Xinyue or Madam Mu Jiang to help with things. Nanny Chen was steady and tactful, and would definitely handle such matters well.

Sure enough, Nanny Chen had just finished packing Mu Haolin and Mu Wange's clothes when this person arrived. "Nanny Chen, the master is a little too busy with the wedding. The old lady wants you to go over to the master's courtyard to help out."

"Oh, what a coincidence! The old lady didn't accompany the young lady to pay respects at the late lady's grave this time. The young lady took away all the first-class maids in the courtyard. I'm busy with the affairs of the young lady's courtyard alone, and haven't all the maids in the young lady's courtyard gone to help? I really can't leave here. I still have to prepare hot water and other things, otherwise when the young master and the young lady come back..."

After hearing this, the visitor suddenly remembered that today was the death anniversary of the late Madam Chu Wanran. Mu Wange and her brother went to pay tribute to her, and the other maids in the yard were indeed called to help.

Besides, Madam Mu always doted on Mu Wange and her brother, so she didn't dare to force Nanny Chen. She could only say, "I understand. I'll tell the old lady about the situation right away. Nanny Chen, you go ahead and get busy."

At this time, Zuo Jiu was hiding in Mu Heng's yard, planning to wait for an opportunity to sneak into Mu Heng's room and study to see if there were any important letters or information about other officials.

The thing is, ever since Mu Wange learned the date of Mu Heng's wedding, he asked Zuo Jiu to scout the area near Mu Heng's yard.

Because Mu Heng was getting married, the Shangshu Mansion had to be decorated inside and out, even Mu Heng's room and study were no exception.

This way, Zuo Jiu would have the opportunity to sneak into Mu Heng's yard to gather information and steal confidential documents...

Therefore, Mu Wange also took Mu Ying away on the pretext of Mu Haolin to facilitate Zuo Jiu's actions.

Zuo Jiu seized an opportunity at this moment and leaped directly to the window sill of Mu Heng's study. While watching to see if anyone was coming, he carefully pried open the window with a dagger.

"Crack!"

There was a slight sound, then Zuo Jiu smiled and the window opened.

Zuo Jiu turned over and entered the study. She looked out the window and found that no one had observed her movements. Then she carefully closed the window and began to search for important information, confidential documents, or evidence of the Second Prince and the Crown Prince forming a clique for personal gain, as well as names of people involved.

In fact, Mu Wange didn't expect Zuo Jiu to be able to enter, because she felt that based on Mu Heng's personality, these important confidential documents might not be in the study or room. It is very likely that there is a secret room hidden in his yard.

Indeed, Mu Heng's study was very clean, and even the papers he had written on were not related to those things at all. Zuo Jiu was a little unwilling to give up, because if he missed this opportunity, it might be more difficult to enter this courtyard in the future, so Zuo Jiu began to look at the furnishings in the study.

"Hey, this portrait doesn't look right..."

Zuo Jiu folded his arms, looked at the painting on the wall behind the desk, and muttered to himself. Then, he took the painting down and found a secret compartment, but it required a key to open it. But where was the key?

"master……"

The servants' voices could be heard from outside the door. It was obvious that Mu Heng had returned. Zuo Jiu listened attentively to the footsteps and immediately became alert when he heard them coming towards the study. Zuo Jiu carefully looked around the study and found no place to hide, but... it was too late.

"Who?"

The moment Mu Heng opened the door, Zuo Jiu flipped out of the window he had just entered through and flew away. Of course, he did not forget to put the painting back to its original place before leaving.