The Crybaby Prince is Reborn, Where is the Prince Going?

"Uninvited guests? I'd like to go and take a look. It wouldn't be nice to keep the 'distinguished guest' waiting for too long."

[Be careful. If it really is one of my brothers, you must be careful. My third brother... does have some strategy.]

Jinyou gently patted Xiao Yunzhen twice, and the already tired baby slowly closed his eyes until only a slit remained.

"You should get some sleep. You'll have a full stomach when you wake up. I'll be back soon."

Xiao Yunzhen moaned twice and blew out a bubble.

【Um...】

After Jinyou left, Xiao Yunzhen suddenly shuddered and woke up.

[That's not right, but you still haven't told me what happened at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet? ]

Unfortunately, his small body could not accommodate too much thinking, and he fell into a deep sleep after only a moment of confusion.

Jinyou, who had not yet walked far, heard his doubts and couldn't help but curl his lips, looking like a winner who had succeeded in his plan.

...

Jinyou came to the front hall and saw the uninvited guest, who was someone he had never imagined would appear here.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, how are you?" Jin You bowed and bowed.

It turned out to be the eldest prince Xiao Mingcheng.

When Xiao Mingcheng saw Jinyou, he immediately stood up and said, "Your Highness, there's no need to be so polite. I've taken the liberty of coming here just to clear up some doubts in my heart. I hope Your Highness will be willing to answer these questions for me!"

Jinyou's eyes narrowed and he thought to himself that something was wrong.

The eldest prince's purpose is very clear. He is afraid that Xiao Yunzhen is dead and he has lost the clue of Xiao Yutiao. He doesn't believe that Xiao Yunzhen is dead and he still refuses to give up!

This needs to be figured out...

In a split second, Jin You's thoughts stopped spinning. He straightened up and laughed, "Your Highness, what is it that you need me to explain to you? Jin You is just a child now. I don't know what Your Highness means."

"If you don't know, then no one in this world can understand my thoughts. We are all smart people, and I believe you are even smarter. I won't beat around the bush and will just say what I want to say."

Xiao Mingcheng's expression became serious, and he and Jinyou became nervous unconsciously.

But Jinyou did not speak for a moment, waiting for Xiao Mingcheng to continue.

Xiao Mingcheng didn't keep the secret and said bluntly, "You have also noticed Sixth Brother's abnormality, right? As for whether Sixth Brother is no longer alive, it has nothing to do with me and I will not pursue it too much. I just want to know one thing: where is my Tiao Tiao now? Is she living well? Has she been bullied..."

As he spoke, Xiao Mingcheng's eyes reddened and his voice choked with sobs. "I know I've wronged her, but she's my child after all... Father sent Tiao Tiao away without telling me. All these years have passed, and I thought she had died in the war. But my sixth brother said she would be back soon, while I'm about to die... How can I accept this? I don't seek fame or wealth. I just want to know where my Tiao Tiao is, and if I can see her again while I'm still alive?"

Xiao Mingcheng spoke with such sincerity that he even shed tears when he spoke of the depth of his feelings.

Jinyou couldn't help but feel touched, but he still said nothing.

Although Xiao Mingcheng, as a prince, could openly say that he would not fight for the throne because he was eager to find his daughter, the fact that Xiao Yutiao was in his hands must not be told to Xiao Mingcheng.

People’s hearts cannot be used as a bet, and Jinyou dare not bet on Xiao Mingcheng’s character.

There is no direct conflict of interest between the two of them, and exposing one's cards too early will not lead to any good outcome.

Jinyou had a plan in mind and walked to the table and sat down with relief.

"Your Highness, please do not grieve too much. Now that Xiao Yunzhen is dead, there is no one left who knows the whereabouts of the little princess. Your Highness will not get the result you want by relying on me."

Xiao Mingcheng wiped his tears and did not directly expose Jinyou.

"I know you have concerns. Let's be frank. You wanted to help Sixth Brother take the throne, so you faked his death to get away with it."

Jinyou frowned slightly, but Xiao Mingcheng quickly caught it.

"It seems I was right. Father never thought of passing the throne to me, and I never wanted the throne either."

Jinyou knew he was telling the truth.

From Xiao Yunzhen's account of her past life, we can learn that Xiao Mingcheng spent his entire life searching for Xiao Yutiao, and until his death, the father and daughter never met.

Seeing Jinyou lost in thought, Xiao Mingcheng struck while the iron was hot.

"I know you have your plans. I won't stop you from doing what you want to do. If I can be of any use to you, I will do it. But I have only one wish: I just want to see Tiaotiao."

Xiao Mingcheng spoke earnestly, as if he already knew that Jinyou must know Xiao Yutiao's whereabouts.

Jinyou thought for a moment, and Xiao Mingcheng did not disturb him.

"Your Highness is sincere and heartfelt, but please keep these words to yourself and do not mention these jokes to others."

Xiao Mingcheng's eyes lit up, and he was quite surprised: "You agree?"

Jinyou shook his head, "No, I know nothing about this matter."

Xiao Mingcheng felt lost for a moment, only to hear Jinyou's tone change.

"But...if Your Highness is willing to cooperate, I hope Your Highness will show some sincerity."

"As long as you can find Tiaotiao, I can promise you anything." Xiao Mingcheng said hurriedly, "If you don't believe me, I can tell you something right now."

Xiao Mingcheng frowned and said with a determined heart, "My father intends my third brother to inherit the throne... Recently, my third brother has been out frequently meeting guests..."

"How did Your Highness know about this?"

Xiao Mingcheng looked somewhat helpless. "My son has a close relationship with my third brother. I am worried, so I pay close attention to him."

It wasn't that he cared at all. In order to prevent Xiao Yulin from participating in the fight for the throne, he went to great lengths to monitor his third brother's every move.

Jin You's lips curled up slightly, and a subtle shrewdness flashed in his eyes. He said softly, "In that case, Your Highness, could you please tell me in detail what you have noticed?"

Xiao Mingcheng was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Jinyou to ask this, but he quickly recovered and said in a low voice, "You should know that the Autumn Examination will be held in ten days, right?"

Jin You nodded slightly: "Of course I know, but what is the relationship between the Third Prince and Qiu Ke?"

Xiao Mingcheng was silent for a moment, feeling conflicted, but he finally spoke.

"The autumn exams included not only diligent students from the common people, but also the children of officials from prominent families. Unfortunately, I've noticed that the number of candidates from aristocratic families has increased dramatically since two years ago. Most of these candidates, after entering the court, supported my second and third brothers, with a few officials even supporting my fourth brother."

So Xiao Mingcheng took notice and secretly investigated the matter.

He leaned closer to Jinyou and lowered his voice, saying, "Poor students are being replaced, and wealthy families are buying official positions..."

Jinyou's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly slammed the table and stood up: "How could such a thing happen!"

Jinyou feigned surprise and said, "Since Your Highness has discovered this, he must have a plan to deal with it. Your Highness has told me this, but I am powerless to do anything."

Xiao Mingcheng glanced at him, somewhat helplessly, "Your Highness, you're joking. Haven't you already found the clue? How can you say you're powerless?"

"..." Jinyou smiled and said, "Your Highness is truly a man of few talents. Is there anything I don't know?"

To be honest, Jinyou was still shocked when he heard Xiao Mingcheng's confession.

From the beginning to the end, his men only focused on the second and third princes, and always ignored the eldest prince who lived in seclusion.

However, they did not expect that the eldest prince, who did not even participate in state affairs, was the biggest threat to them among the princes.

If Xiao Mingcheng had not taken the initiative to give up and not fight for it, Jinyou and his group might not have been able to defeat him.

After rounds of trial and error, the two finally reached a brief agreement.

"I believe you will take action during the Autumn Science Festival. If you need me then, I will cooperate. However..."

This time Jinyou took over the conversation and finished it for him: "I will let you meet, but only from a distance."

"Why?" Xiao Mingcheng sat up straight and asked anxiously, but seeing Jinyou just staring at him without saying a word, he slowly bent down and said, "I understand. If you want to use Tiaotiao, I don't object, but you have to ensure her safety. If she is hurt in the slightest, even if the king of heaven comes, I will not agree!"

"Your Highness, I never said I wanted to use the little princess, but it is best for her not to show up now."

Jinyou changed the subject and indeed diverted Xiao Mingcheng's thoughts.

"Why?"

"Your Highness, do you still remember the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet?"

Xiao Mingcheng frowned and thought, "What are you talking about?"

So much happened at the Mid-Autumn Palace Banquet that if Jinyou brought it up at once, he would lose track of the key points.

"Of course, it's about Princess Wanqi's marriage. Now that Wanqi has entered the palace, it means that the two countries will declare a ten-year truce. However, Yan Zhi has sent the princess, but our dynasty has not yet expressed its intention. If the princess returns to the capital at this time, what situation do you think she will face?"

Jinyou did not directly tell him the ending of Xiao Yutiao's previous life, but hinted at telling him the result.

Xiao Mingcheng was a smart man. He understood the meaning of Jinyou's words at once.

He slammed the table and stood up, angrily saying, "I will never let Tiao Tiao marry into a place full of barbarians!"

"Your Highness, calm down." Jin You consoled him. "If Your Highness doesn't want the princess to marry, then naturally, just pretend that she hasn't been found yet. Wouldn't it be peaceful and happy for her to live as an ordinary person? That's why I want Your Highness to watch from afar and see that the princess is safe and sound."

"But is it possible that my Tiao Tiao will have to wander around for the rest of his life?"

"Your Highness, even if the princess wants to return to the court, it is not now. When the time is right, we will naturally clear the princess's name."

"Oh? So you have a plan?"

Jinyou nodded and did not deny it.

Seeing Jinyou's confident look, Xiao Mingcheng felt reassured.

"what's the plan?"

Jinyou hooked his finger, "Your Highness, please come closer and listen."

Jin You whispered a few words in his ear. Seeing Xiao Mingcheng's face light up with joy after parting the clouds, he clapped his hands and laughed heartily. "Great, great, this is a brilliant plan! If we act according to this, I wonder who will dare to bully my Tiao Tiao in the future!"