In the years of famine, I led a comfortable life with my husband

Xie Chengjin's expression froze. It was true that Su Zhizhi was a girl, but how did the Fifth Prince know that?

Glancing around, Xie Chengjin confirmed that no one had heard him. Then he looked at the Fifth Prince warily, "What do you mean by that, Your Highness?"

The Fifth Prince smiled at Xie Chengjin. Seeing Yun Qing being protected by Xie Chengjin, a glint of understanding flashed in his eyes. He then said, "Master Xie, having a servant with you is certainly not a big deal. I can see that Master Xie has a special relationship with this servant. If I can see it, I believe others will be able to see it clearly. If that happens, Master Xie will lose more than he gains."

The Fifth Prince's words stopped there, and Xie Chengjin could hear it. He thanked the Fifth Prince and took Su Zhizhi away from the banquet while no one else came.

Looking at the backs of Xie Chengjin and Su Zhizhi as they left, a sneer appeared on the face of the Fifth Prince. He would not do anything to Xie Chengjin now, but it was only because he and Xie Chengjin had no conflicts of interest. If one day Xie Chengjin obstructed the Fifth Prince's affairs, then the Fifth Prince would probably take action against Xie Chengjin without hesitation.

But even if Xie Chengjin and Su Zhizhi were low-key, they still attracted a lot of people's attention. The two of them came and left in a hurry, attracting the attention of some people.

Especially Su Zhizhi, who transformed into Yun Qing and followed Xie Chengjin, there was a huge difference between men and women. Even though Su Zhizhi was in disguise, many people could still tell that Yun Qing was a girl.

Moreover, when Xie Chengjin attended banquets before, he had never been accompanied by any servants. The sudden appearance of a person this time would naturally make others think too much.

Shen Wenjun naturally also attended the banquet. He had actually become suspicious of Xie Chengjin, so Shen Wenjun also paid special attention to Xie Chengjin.

While others were extremely surprised, Shen Wenjun was looking at Yun Qing's figure thoughtfully. He had paid special attention to Xie Yun's figure before. Now, in Shen Wenjun's opinion, Xie Yun and Yun Qing were almost the same in stature except for their looks.

A hint of mockery appeared in Shen Wenjun's eyes. He even wondered, if Su Zhizhi were here, would Xie Chengjin still dare to do this? Thinking of Su Zhizhi, Shen Wenjun felt an inexplicable dull pain in his heart. Up to now, Shen Wenjun still couldn't find any clues about Su Zhizhi. Only the word "death from illness" deeply hurt Shen Wenjun's heart.

The Fifth Prince came to Shen Wenjun's side without knowing when. Seeing Shen Wenjun's reaction, the Fifth Prince frowned calmly and then said, "Wenjun, what are you thinking about?"

The Fifth Prince's voice suddenly appeared in Shen Wenjun's ears. Shen Wenjun's heart suddenly tightened, and then he withdrew his gaze without leaving a trace, "Your Highness..."

The Fifth Prince did not expose Shen Wenjun's guilty conscience, but instead asked, "Have you ever seen the servant who followed Xie Chengjin today?"

Shen Wenjun was stunned for a moment, then shook his head. "I've never seen it before. Your Highness means..."

The Fifth Prince pondered for a moment and said, "This person seems to have appeared out of nowhere beside Xie Chengjin. Go and investigate this person's background. Remember, don't let anyone discover your whereabouts."

Shen Wenjun quickly agreed, "I will send someone to investigate later, and there should be results soon."

As for Xie Chengjin, he took Su Zhizhi and subconsciously turned around and left. However, the moment he turned around, Xie Chengjin realized that his behavior was inappropriate. However, Su Zhizhi's safety was more important. After a brief thought, Xie Chengjin decided to take Su Zhizhi away first.

The two of them arrived at the gate of the Fifth Prince's residence. Xie Chengjin personally watched Su Zhizhi get on the carriage, and then carefully instructed her, "I'll have someone take you back first. You stay in the mansion and don't go out. You must be careful about everything before I return."

Su Zhizhi nodded and sat obediently in the carriage without any other movements. The curtain was lowered. Xie Chengjin ordered his men in a cold voice, urging them to protect Su Zhizhi at all costs. Then, Xie Chengjin took a deep breath and turned back to the banquet.

He looked down at his slightly trembling hands and couldn't help but smile bitterly. His actions just now were indeed due to his concern. After all, Su Zhizhi's safety was the top priority for Xie Chengjin.

But after this incident, Xie Chengjin also realized that the Fifth Prince was not an easy person to deal with. Just a few words made Xie Chengjin so flustered, while the Fifth Prince just stood aside and watched the situation indifferently.

Xie Chengjin couldn't help but become wary of the Fifth Prince, but things had to continue. Xie Chengjin was now very clear that the Fifth Prince would definitely be suspicious of Su Zhizhi's identity. Xie Chengjin did not expect that he could eliminate the Fifth Prince's doubts, but he still went to find the Fifth Prince.

The Fifth Prince had been closely following Xie Chengjin's movements from the very beginning. Seeing Xie Chengjin turn back, the Fifth Prince was not surprised at all, and he even had some vague expectations.

The Fifth Prince stood there without moving, just staring at Xie Chengjin's every move calmly. Xie Chengjin also quickly locked onto the Fifth Prince's position in the crowd, and then walked towards the Fifth Prince without hesitation.

Xie Chengjin walked up to the Fifth Prince and met his smile. He paused and said, "Your Highness, please excuse me for a moment."

The fifth prince did not ask why, but turned around and took Xie Chengjin to a secluded room.

After entering, the Fifth Prince sat down and then looked at Xie Chengjin and asked, "Why are you back again, Master Xie?"

Xie Chengjin sat down next to the Fifth Prince, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I have come here again to make a deal with Your Highness."

"Oh? Deal? What deal?" The Fifth Prince suddenly became interested. "Master Xie used to be a businessman. I'd like to know what kind of deal Master Xie could make with me?"

"This humble minister's deal still depends on Your Highness." Xie Chengjin said with a hint of meaning, "Whatever Your Highness wants, this humble minister will make the deal. What do you think?"

The Fifth Prince's interest intensified. "Oh? Sir Xie, are you serious? But, what if I say... I want the Supreme Position?"

Xie Chengjin was not at all surprised by the Fifth Prince's words. He simply nodded and said affirmatively, "Then I will certainly lend my full support to clear the obstacles for Your Highness and assist Your Highness in ascending to the throne."

Xie Chengjin spoke with such confidence and without hesitation that the Fifth Prince was somewhat puzzled. "Sir Xie, you are my father's favorite minister, and it was my father who single-handedly promoted you. Now you say you want to help me, but..."