Xiao Yanzi and Hongli continued their discussion in the room about how to investigate those related to the Shadow Pavilion from within the palace.

Little Swallow frowned and said, "Your Highness, there are too many people and too much gossip in this palace. It won't be easy to find someone who has connections with the Shadow Pavilion!"

Hongli held her hand and comforted her, "My dear consort, do not worry. I will have Su Peisheng keep an eye on things secretly. He is always clever and will surely be able to find some clues!"

Little Swallow's eyes lit up: "That's right, Eunuch Su is indeed very reliable when he gets things done!"

At this moment, Consort Fucha arrived, and said with concern, "Your Highness, Little Swallow, I just heard that you are going to investigate from the palace, but people in the palace are unpredictable, so you must be very careful!"

Little Swallow quickly replied, "Sister Fucha, don't worry, we will be careful and will not easily fall into the trap of those villains!"

Hongli nodded in agreement: "What the Princess Consort said makes sense. However, in order to uncover the conspiracy behind the Shadow Pavilion, we must try, no matter how difficult it may be!"

Consort Fucha sighed softly: "Alas, I only wish you all the best, but please don't let those people in the shadows take advantage of any loopholes!"

On the other side, Hongzhou was in his own residence, gazing out the window with a forlorn expression.

Dilire Yao stepped forward and said softly, "Your Highness, you're thinking about Xiao Yanzi's wife again, aren't you? You're married to me now, why bother with this lingering affection?"

Hongzhou turned around abruptly, and said somewhat excitedly, "Leyao, you don't understand my feelings for Xiaoyanzi! Even though she has married Fourth Brother, I still can't let go of her in my heart!"

A hint of sadness flashed in Dilireyao's eyes, but she still said, "Your Highness, since things have come to this, please try to let go and stop torturing yourself like this!"

Hongzhou fell silent for a long while before whispering, "How easy is it to talk about, how easy is it to talk about..."

Meanwhile, in Niohuru Zhixi's courtyard, Rong Momo was adding fuel to the fire.

Rong Momo whispered in Zhixi's ear, "Princess, this old servant just found out that the Prince and Xiaoyanzi's wife are planning to investigate from within the palace. We must think of a way to prevent them from getting away with it too easily!"

Zhixi frowned: "Granny, what should we do? If it's too obvious and the Prince notices, that would be terrible!"

Rong Momo's eyes darted around, and she said in a sinister tone, "Fujin, we can have someone tamper with the clues they've found, mislead them, and make them work for nothing, what do you think?"

Zhixi hesitated for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "That's the only way. Just be sure to do it discreetly, Granny!"

Xiao Tao and A Zhu went out again to continue gathering information among the people.

Xiao Tao walked into a shop and asked the shopkeeper with a smile, "Shopkeeper, have you ever heard of the Shadow Pavilion?"

Upon hearing this, the shopkeeper's expression changed, and he quickly waved his hand, saying, "Young lady, please don't mention such unlucky things. We common folk can't afford to offend you!"

Helpless, A-Zhu pulled Xiao-Tao away, saying as they walked, "Xiao-Tao, it seems we won't find out anything from the common people. Let's go back and report to Miss."

Xiao Tao muttered resentfully, "Hmph, the Shadow Pavilion is hiding too well! How come no one dares to speak up!"

Back at the manor, Xiao Tao reported to Xiao Yanzi, "Miss, when people in the common folk hear about the Shadow Pavilion, they either avoid talking about it or chase us away. We really can't get any useful information out of them!"

Little Swallow said helplessly, "Sigh, I expected it. It seems that the Shadow Pavilion has been accumulating power among the common people for a long time. We still need to put more effort into the palace."

Hongli said from the side, "My beloved consort is right. I will go and discuss this with General Zhaohui again to see if we can find a breakthrough from another direction."

Little Swallow nodded and replied, "Your Highness, please go and return quickly. I'll be waiting for your news here!"

Inside and outside the palace, everyone harbors their own thoughts, some troubled by love, others driven by scheming. The secrets of the Shadow Pavilion shroud everyone like a fog, and what awaits them ahead are even more unknown dangers and entanglements. Everyone struggles forward in this turbulent situation, hoping to dispel the fog as soon as possible, find the truth, and break free from the shackles of this conspiracy.

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