The little heroine investigates a mysterious case

When the two returned to Qingshan Valley, the bonfire had gone out. Zhao Xuan checked it again as usual to make sure there was no spark, and then she pushed open the door and went into the house with Gu Zhanghua.

A candle lit the table, the only bed was empty, and there was a mat on the floor. Huang Shuo and Guo Da were both fast asleep, with a space between them.

Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua tiptoed to the bed. Zhao Xuan pointed at the bed and then at Gu Zhanghua.

Gu Zhanghua pointed at himself in confusion and whispered.

"Dad and Uncle Guo let you sleep on the bed, not me."

"Don't worry about me, just sleep."

After saying that, Zhao Xuan took off her shoes, quietly walked to the middle of Huang Shuo and Guo Da and lay down. She looked left and right, stretched out her arms and held the arms of Huang Shuo and Guo Da respectively, then closed her eyes with a satisfied and happy smile.

Gu Zhanghua looked at the three people lying on the floor, smiled and shook his head. If Sister Xuan thought this was a good idea, then so be it, and he would just follow the arrangement.

Gu Zhanghua leaned over to blow out the candle, lay down on the bed, and soon fell asleep.

In the quiet night of Qingshan Valley, the family of four in the house gradually began to snore softly.

The night passed quickly. The sun was rising over the Zhenwang Palace.

The warm sunlight shone through the red gauze curtains onto a large carved bed. Gu Jingfeng stretched comfortably and touched his arms.

Huh? How did the Twelfth Lady's smooth, creamy skin become so hairy?

Gu Jingfeng opened his eyes wide and looked into his arms, unable to help but laugh. Gu Qiqi was curled up in his arms, fast asleep.

Gu Jingfeng looked around and there was no trace of the Twelfth Madam on the bed. He lifted the veil and looked into the room, but there was no one there.

Gu Jingfeng secretly complained: "Is it so early for someone who loves to sleep in? The sun is rising from the west today?"

He slowly got downstairs, put on his clothes, and just as he opened the door, he saw the housekeeper standing by the door with an account book in his hand.

When the housekeeper saw Gu Jingfeng coming out, he hurriedly saluted.

"Good morning, Your Majesty! This old servant greets you!"

"You're bringing me an account book so early in the morning? Are you overspending at the mansion? Or are you not making enough money at the farm?"

The housekeeper smiled awkwardly and opened the account book.

"Your Highness, the ladies have been withdrawing quite a bit of money from the accountant these past two days. When asked what they used the money for, they all said they were buying rouge and powder, or perhaps autumn clothes. However, the ladies only received their monthly payments ten days ago. The accountant feels it's unacceptable not to pay, but if they do, they find it suspicious. That's why I asked this old servant to show you the account book. Please sign your name so they can keep track of the accounts."

"It's normal to buy autumn clothes in autumn and change to a more moisturizing rouge and powder when it gets colder. Just let the accountant handle it. What are you signing?"

"The main reason is that this has never happened before, and I'm afraid my expenses this month won't cover my income."

"It's not a big deal. I'll go to the palace and ask my father for some money later."

"Alright, with your words, I feel relieved. I'll take my leave!"

The housekeeper left in a hurry. Gu Jingfeng yawned and saw Yanbo coming over with the prepared water for washing his face.

"Where are all the ladies going so early in the morning? Aren't they usually singing and dancing in the front yard?"

"Your Majesty, the ladies are all in the back garden."

Gu Jingfeng grinned and laughed.

"What a good mood! We decided to go flower viewing early in the morning!"

Yanbo lowered her head and said nothing, then went into the house to help Gu Jingfeng wash and dress.

Gu Jingfeng asked: "Where did Xieyang go?"

Yanbo replied, "I'm going to buy some goods for the ladies. I think they're in the back garden right now."

Gu Jingfeng's face was filled with a gentle smile.

"There's no such thing as wasting money in this world. They're buying rouge and powder, and getting new autumn clothes. The ladies are planning to give this prince a big surprise."

Yanbo looked up at Gu Jingfeng in surprise, then lowered her head in a hurry.

"Your Highness, there is definitely a big surprise, but I don't know if it will satisfy you."

Gu Jingfeng threw the handkerchief into the basin.

"It's a nice autumn day, and I'm in a good mood. Let's go for a walk in the back garden!"

Gu Jingfeng hummed a little tune and walked towards the back garden with Yanbo. Just as they turned a corridor and were about to reach the garden gate, they heard a deep male voice coming from the garden.

"Bend down, bend down! Don't be afraid, I'm holding you!"

Gu Jingfeng looked at Yanbo in confusion.

"Did you hear anything?"

Yanbo licked his face and smiled flatteringly.

"Your Majesty, I didn't hear anything."

"No! This back garden has always been accessible only to me and one or two of your personal servants. No other men are allowed to enter without permission! But I clearly heard a grown man's voice just now!"

Gu Jingfeng suddenly felt his scalp tingling, and felt that dense green grass had grown on his head, a lush green scene.

Gu Jingfeng had a gloomy look on his face. He quickened his pace and was about to step into the moon gate of the garden when he saw a nunchaku suddenly flying in the sky, spinning rapidly and coming towards his face.

Gu Jingfeng quickly dodged.

What a close call! The nunchaku nearly blew his head off!

But before Gu Jingfeng could gain his footing, a long sword flew out from the side and stabbed straight into his crotch.

Gu Jingfengqing thought quickly and jumped up with all his strength. The flying sword brushed past his crotch and pierced into the trunk of a big tree next to him.

Gu Jingfeng was so scared that he broke out in cold sweat and his face turned pale. As soon as his feet landed back on the ground, he saw the Twelfth Madam running out of the garden, picking up the nunchaku on the ground, pulling it hard with her hands, and looking at Gu Jingfeng flatteringly.

"Your Highness, I didn't scare you, did I? These nunchakus just arrived this morning, and I've only been practicing for less than half an hour. They're not very good at it! I'm afraid if I practice for a few more days, I won't be able to wield them anymore, and suddenly they'll fly out of my hands and scare you!"

After saying that, the Twelfth Madam swung her nunchakus in front of Gu Jingfeng with great force and shouted loudly.

"Hehehe! I use nunchakus, hehehe! I use nunchakus!"

Gu Jingfeng ran and hid behind the corridor pillar. He secretly stuck his head out and looked at the crazy look of the Twelfth Madam, and his heart was in his throat.

"Be careful! Don't hurt yourself!"

Before he could finish his words, Gu Jingfeng saw that the stick in Madam Twelve's hand, for some reason, hit her back directly, and Madam Twelve then staggered and fell to the ground.

Yanbo shouted at Gu Jingfeng.

"Prince, come quickly! Madam has fainted!"

Gu Jingfeng hurriedly ran out from behind the pillar again, ran directly to the Twelfth Madam, squatted down and picked her up.

"Hui Lan, Hui Lan, wake up!"

Yanbo chuckled on the side: Oh, he finally knew that the Twelfth Lady’s maiden name was Huilan. This is another useful information. I will go back to the dormitory and write it down in my notebook tonight!

Huilan slowly opened her eyes, gritted her teeth, and struggled to stand up.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will definitely continue to work hard! Although I entered the door last, I am definitely the one who works the hardest. I promise that I will not lose to the other ladies!"

Gu Jingfeng slapped his forehead hard, trying to keep himself awake.

"What did you say? They play with sticks like you? You guys have so many tricks!"

After Gu Jingfeng finished speaking, he stumbled and ran towards the garden.