The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

Shishu thought to himself that this handwriting didn't look like the three words "Gu Jingfeng" at all. To him, it looked like three piles of shit of different shapes. But he didn't dare say that. He pointed at the three piles of shit on the note with his finger.

"You don't understand, do you? It's because His Majesty the True King's signature is unprecedented and unparalleled, one-of-a-kind in the world! His Majesty the True King told me that he's had experts imitate his handwriting, and no one, official or private, has been able to do it exactly! So, the Moon Tower has to recognize it! We can enter the Moon Tower tonight with this little piece of paper!"

Gu Zhanghua was shocked. He never expected that his third brother's ghost paintings could be used in such a wonderful way!

The secretary continued, "His Royal Highness the True King also said that one or two private rooms in the Moon Tower are reserved every day in case a distinguished guest arrives unexpectedly and cannot be accommodated. His Royal Highness the True King's signature is your ticket to a private room in the Moon Tower today! What does this mean? Does Your Highness know?"

Gu Zhanghua was shocked again. He really didn't know, so he asked, "What does it mean?"

Shishu raised his head proudly: "It means we can bring as many people as we want, as long as the private room can accommodate us!"

Gu Zhanghua thought for a moment and said, "So, if you put it that way, I'm considered a distinguished guest after all, right? Can't I just take the princess with me? Why would I need this thing?"

Gu Zhanghua was really unconvinced! His calligraphy was not as good as his third brother's, so how could his status be worse than his third brother's? Aren't they both princes?

The secretary immediately asked three times, "Your Highness, have you ever scanned your face in the Moon Tower? Doesn't it take time to verify your identity? What if another distinguished guest gets there first?"

"Right, right, right! Hurry up and take this little note to the Moon Tower and grab a private room first!"

Gu Zhanghua took another closer look at his third brother's calligraphy and surprisingly found it so pleasing to the eye! He couldn't help but praise it repeatedly: "Great calligraphy, great calligraphy!"

Soon, Zhao Xuan brought Chunlan, Gu Zhanghua brought Shishu, and the four of them arrived at the Moon Tower early.

The sun had not yet set and it was not yet time for dinner. A few carriages were parked sparsely in front of the Moon Landing Building.

After Gu Zhanghua presented Gu Jingfeng's autograph, the receptionist at the door immediately took it to his immediate superior for confirmation, and soon came out again, respectfully welcoming the four people to the Meixi Elegant Room.

On the way, Zhao Xuan whispered to Gu Zhanghua, "I didn't expect Third Brother's ghost painting talismans to be so effective!"

Gu Zhanghua was very satisfied: "That's right, I've always been reliable in doing things!"

Zhao Xuan secretly gave Gu Zhanghua a thumbs up: "Reliable indeed!"

Gu Zhanghua felt as if his whole body was clear and transparent, and he felt as if he was floating in the clouds. A sense of accomplishment that he had never felt before arose in his heart.

The secretary, trailing behind them, had a pout on his face. It was he who came up with the idea, and it was he who got the real king's autograph, but in the end, His Highness got all the benefits. Was the princess stingy, just a compliment enough to get her done? Was His Highness the same, too, flattered by a single compliment? He wondered if he could ask the princess for some tangible reward. So, when would these two finally become a couple?

Shishu was muttering to herself, while Chunlan had already been sent backstage by Zhao Xuan to get the program list, and actually went to find Xiaoling.

As soon as Zhao Xuan sat down, she saw Chunlan standing at the door and winking at her. She quickly stood up again, rubbing her stomach and giving Gu Zhanghua a bitter smile.

"Your Highness, I suddenly have a stomachache! I'll be right back. Please have some tea first!"

Before Gu Zhanghua could react, Zhao Xuan had already walked out of the private room quickly, followed Chunlan around several turns, and finally arrived at Xiaoling's residence.

As soon as Zhao Xuan entered the room, Guan Liushui, who was respected as Brother Shui by everyone, immediately rushed towards her.

"Boss, I'm glad to see you! I missed you so much!"

Zhao Xuan hugged Guan Liushui tightly and said, "I miss you too. Should I call you Brother Shui now?"

"You dare to call me, but I dare not answer! You can still call me Xiaoling in private, and call me by my stage name in public, just watch the flowing water!"

Zhao Xuan let go of Guan Liushui and said, "Forget it, let's just stick to one line. From now on, we'll just call you Guan Liushui. I'm afraid if I get carried away and can't switch gears, I might call you the wrong name and let someone figure out you're from Jiaoyang Valley. That would be really troublesome!"

"All at your discretion!"

Zhao Xuan took Guan Liushui's hand and looked him up and down.

I saw that Guan Liushui had changed into women's clothing for the evening performance. Her hair was high in a bun and covered with pearls and jewels. Her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque and her skirt was fluttering. Her waist was so thin that it could be held in one hand. Fortunately, she had a flat chest!

Zhao Xuan tapped Guan Liushui's chest with her finger and said jokingly, "Didn't you stuff two big buns in there?"

Guan Liushui covered his chest and laughed: "Don't touch my ticklish spot!"

Zhao Xuan also laughed: "I'm jealous seeing you dressed like this. Can't men sing and dance? Do you have to dress up as a woman?"

Guan Liushui quickly explained, "That's not the case. Tonight I'm going to perform the role of a harem-bound woman. I just finished rehearsing and heard Chunlan say you were coming. I haven't had time to change yet. I usually wear more men's clothes."

Zhao Xuan nodded: "That's good! Appearance can change, but the heart cannot!"

Guan Liushui poured Zhao Xuan a cup of tea and said, "Boss, I understand what you mean. I am still the same Xiaoling who is devoted to pursuing the pinnacle of singing and dancing!"

Zhao Xuan sat down at the table and saw Chunlan closed the door and stood guard at the door, then she asked about Guan Liushui.

"Is there any clue to the matter I asked you to inquire about?"

Guan Liushui immediately put away his playful smile and recounted what had happened with a serious expression.

"I had an appointment with a heavyweight gouache yesterday."

Guan Liushui had just said this when Zhao Xuan frowned and said hurriedly, "Guan Liushui's fans are called shuifen for short."

Zhao Xuan understood: "Go on."

Guan Liushui said, "He is the important official of the dynasty, the world-famous great writer and poet, the Imperial Censor Ma Baoguo!"

"I know him."

"Didn't you ask me to find out if the attack on the diplomatic mission over a decade ago was related to Yue? Lord Ma and I had a few drinks, and I brought up the topic of Yue! Speaking of which, the princes of Yue have been scheming against each other over the years, all trying to seize the crown prince's position. Crown Prince Tian Yuan's position is very likely to be in jeopardy!"

Zhao Xuan was a little anxious: "Will your words arouse his suspicion? Don't let anything happen to you!"

"Don't worry, Boss. The Kingdom of Yue is in chaos because of this. It's no secret!"

"What did Ma Baoguo say?"

Guan Liushui lowered his voice, "Lord Ma insisted! Tian Yuan will definitely take the throne in the end. I asked him why he was so sure. He said he was always good at judging people and that he had met Tian Yuan. I asked him when he had met him. He said that it was more than ten years ago, not long after the diplomatic mission was attacked. Tian Yuan came to Liyang in person to secretly meet with Emperor Xia. When he saw that I doubted this, he got a little anxious. Plus, he had been drinking a little, so he immediately said that there were other people present at the time who could testify for him!"

Zhao Xuan hurriedly asked, "Who?"

Guan Liushui recalled: "Master Ma told me that those present at the time included Emperor Gu Li of Xia, himself and Crown Prince Tian Yuan of Yue, as well as General Qin Shao and the current Prime Minister Yang Liuming!"

Zhao Xuan stood up excitedly. "Did Ma Baoguo tell me what Tian Yuan was doing in Liyang? What was his purpose in meeting Emperor Xia? What did they discuss specifically?"

Guan Liushui shook his head with some regret.

"I wanted to ask more questions, but Master Ma seemed wary of me. He said I shouldn't be so interested in politics at such a young age and should focus on studying and rehearsing. So I had no choice but to change the subject and didn't ask any more questions."

Zhao Xuan paced back and forth in her room, wondering, shortly after the attack, the Crown Prince of Yue actually arrived in the Xia capital? And even secretly met with the Xia Emperor?! Does this mean the attack is truly connected to Yue?!

Guan Liushui saw that Zhao Xuan's brows were almost twisted into a "川" shape, and asked hurriedly:

"Boss, why are you so interested in this old case? Wasn't it closed long ago? Do you have any connection to someone involved in this case? Or do you know some clues that might indicate there's something else going on?"