The Reincarnation of the Beauty: The Concubine Doctor and the Conspiracy

The streets were bathed in moonlight, a gentle silver frost, serene and solemn. Yun Mengting and Lin You remained tucked away in the secluded corner of the teahouse, anxious and expectant. They knew time was running out to find the refugee, and they had to complete their search before dawn.

"How do we find him?" Lin You's voice was filled with anxiety, and his eyes were flickering with a faint glimmer of fantasy.

"Remember, the exile has connections all over the city. His general location might be related to those rumors." Yun Mengting pondered for a moment and decided to use a more direct approach to search for clues. "We just need to keep an eye on those who seem to know him."

As the crowd in the teahouse gradually dispersed and the late customers left one after another, the two of them began to listen carefully among the tables. Any mention of the exiles was their opportunity.

Not far away, a well-dressed businessman was whispering with a friend, gently shaking his wine glass, seemingly discussing something sensitive. "I heard that the exile has reappeared. He knows far more secrets than you and I could imagine..." His words were quiet, but they were enough to catch Yun Mengting's attention.

"Lin You, let's go!" Yun Mengting quickly pulled Lin You's hand and approached the group. They took a deep breath, trying their best to hide their inner nervousness.

"Which exile are you talking about?" Yun Mengting asked casually, trying to play the role of a passerby who didn't mean to interrupt.

The merchant's gaze lingered on them for a moment, a hint of suspicion in his eyes, but his ostentatious smile quickly masked it. "Oh, he was once a man of immense renown, but was later reduced to this state by the machinations of powerful officials. He holds some subversive secrets."

"Where is he?" Lin You's heart tightened, and he was eager to get an answer.

"Someone recently said that he was active in a shabby restaurant in the East District, but that place is not very safe... Alas, I don't want to get into that kind of trouble." The businessman shook his head and put on an innocent expression.

Hope welled up in Yun Mengting's heart, but she knew she had to act quickly to seize this opportunity. "Thank you, and please take care of yourself."

As they said goodbye, Yun Mengting pulled Lin You and quickly ran towards the East District. The darkness of the city grew thicker, and the lights on both sides of the road seemed chaotic, tugging at their inner tension.

As they approached the restaurant, their uneasiness grew. The building's shadow seemed like an abyss swallowing all light. The wooden door at the entrance was old and tattered, oozing with the aroma of aged wine and darkness, while the sound of a noisy conversation could be heard faintly through the crack.

"We must be careful." Yun Mengting whispered, feeling uneasy about the unknown undercurrents in this place.

They entered the restaurant, where dim lights illuminated the mottled walls, and the air was thick with the scent of alcohol and smoke. The people inside were oblivious, whispering to each other, as if hiding their secrets. Yun Mengting and Lin You cautiously searched for the exile, only to discover that everyone here seemed wary of something.

"Let's wait here for a while." Yun Mengting pulled Lin You to sit at the table in the corner and carefully observed the people around them.

Several workers in coarse clothing gathered in a noisy environment, their expressions tense and anxious. They could vaguely hear some whispers related to the incident involving the powerful official, and their hearts couldn't help but tighten.

"Will he come tonight?" one of them muttered, his eyes full of anticipation.

"Of course, he said he would show up at this time. As long as we can find him, we can know the truth." Another person answered, and there seemed to be infinite hope hidden in his words.

"The truth..." Yun Mengting muttered this word silently, feeling quite excited. Perhaps the exile was among this group of people.

She and Lin You quietly approached the table, trying to find more information from their conversation.

"But this is not a dangerous game..." The worker whispered, looking around carefully, as if afraid of being heard by others.

"As long as we can clear the girl's name, it's worth the risk." Another person seemed very determined.

"Can we find a safe place to talk?" Finally, one of them couldn't help but speak, as if he had decided to walk out of this shadow.

At that moment, a sudden gust of cold wind blew in, and the restaurant door flung open, revealing a thin man. He exuded an undeniable aura, causing the surrounding noise to suddenly quiet. His eyes revealed wisdom and alertness, even resembling an exile.

"It's him!" Yun Mengting whispered, the long-awaited hope in her heart was getting closer and closer.

However, the exile slowly walked towards the bar, seemingly having some kind of tacit understanding with the owner. Yun Mengting and Lin You exchanged a glance and decided to seize this opportunity.

"Hurry up, we have to get close to him!" Lin You said anxiously, his eyes never leaving the exile.

In this tavern with undercurrents, the two people's hearts beat like drums as they quietly approached the exiles. The intersection of fate seems to be at hand. What will they face in this night full of uncertainty? The mystery is about to unfold, and the truth is quietly waiting for them to reveal it through the fog.