A colorful butterfly flutters along the street, leading the way.

Behind him followed a large group of people.

The one leading them was Yu Shuyan.

Behind her were Gong Beige, Gong Qiuyan, Wen Lang, the elders led by Elder Qin, and Cui Rongxing, followed by a group of guards and attendants.

This large group of people quickly attracted the attention of the people on the street.

Joining in the fun is in people's nature.

Although Gong Beige and his group looked imposing, it didn't stop the common people from following behind at a distance.

"Brother Zhou, do you think this Tracking Butterfly can really find the girls just by the scent of their clothes that we provide?"

Wang Zinian's eyes showed unease.

Although Zhou Guoye appeared relatively calm, his slightly furrowed brows revealed his inner worry.

Wang Zinian grew anxious and moved even closer to him, lowering her voice as she said:

"You said, if we find the Prime Minister's residence, wouldn't we offend the Prime Minister's family? Not only would we offend the Prime Minister's family, but we would also embarrass Her Highness the Princess, and she would dislike us. Oh dear, if I had known it would be like this, I wouldn't have listened to you."

Zhou Guoye was annoyed by his words and quickened her pace, clearly not wanting to listen to his rambling.

Wang Zinian followed closely behind, and continued rambling:

"Tell me, why did we agree to cooperate with that Wen Lang in the first place? Sigh, if it weren't for him, we wouldn't have dragged the princess into this. Those elders are usually so aloof and arrogant; even if the Emperor bestowed a plaque upon Yu Shuyan, they shouldn't have been willing to come along. And Old Qin, he's someone who never enters the palace, how did he happen to get in? Oh dear, Yu Shuyan is just too lucky! If only we hadn't offended her! Tell me..."

"enough!"

Zhou Guoye finally couldn't hold back and gently rebuked him. After scolding him, she gave Wang Zinian a warning look, then turned and left.

Wang Zinian pursed his lips and hummed softly:

"What a joke! Just a bastard's son, what's there to be so proud of!"

After venting his anger, he quickly followed after them.

After walking for a while, the butterfly flew to the gate of a mansion and stopped there.

Everyone followed suit and stood in front of the mansion gate, looking up.

When they saw the three golden characters "Prime Minister's Residence," everyone was momentarily stunned.

Gong Beige's eyes flickered.

Elder Qin and the others frowned slightly.

Wen Lang, on the other hand, raised his eyebrows slightly.

Gong Qiuyan, on the other hand, asked directly:

"Madam Yu, are you saying that the young ladies from the Zhou and Wang families are in the Prime Minister's residence?"

Yu Shuyan smiled slightly:

“This is not what I said, it is what the Seeking Butterfly said.”

There was a hint of worry in Old Qin's voice:

"Madam Yu, are you sure you can succeed?"

Although, Old Qin was not afraid of the lord.

However, Yu Shuyan was just an ordinary female merchant. She wasn't afraid of being upright and honest, but rather of being stabbed in the back.

The country owes a debt of gratitude to the current emperor for his service in establishing the dynasty. Furthermore, the emperor wields immense power and influence, with deeply entrenched and powerful spheres of influence.

He greatly admired and liked Yu Shuyan.

If she offends the Prime Minister's family, it would be fine if they could find evidence, but if they couldn't, even he would find it difficult to protect her.

Therefore, his question was not without a hint of reminder.

Yu Shuyan could tell that Old Master Qin was genuinely worried about her, and she felt grateful, but she smiled and said:

"Don't worry, Mr. Qin, I have confidence in the Seeking Butterfly."

Seeing her resolute expression, Old Qin said nothing more. However, he thought to himself:

If he cannot find the young ladies from the Zhou and Wang families at the Prime Minister's residence, he will use the pretext of cultivating the Seeking Butterfly to work with the elders to protect her.

A chill ran through Gong Beige's eyes:

Situ Xiong was her staunch follower and a servant whom Gong Nanxian used very well.

Although no one dared to openly express their doubts about Gong Nanxian's succession, there were still quite a few disloyal individuals in the court.

Those old fogies all need Situ Xiong's knife to slaughter and intimidate them.

Yu Shuyan actually brought the Seeking Butterfly to the Prime Minister's residence. Was this intentional or unintentional?

"Your Highness, I wonder, regarding the Prime Minister's residence, do you dare to continue tracking down the gates for the sake of your close friend?"

Yu Shuyan stared at Gong Beige with a half-smile, clearly trying to provoke her.

Gong Beige slightly raised her chin, her eyes filled with mockery:

"Yu Shuyan, are you out of your mind? Are you trying to say that the Prime Minister's residence kidnapped them? What's the motive?"

Yu Shuyan still smiled faintly:

"Well, it would be best if Her Highness the Princess personally inquired with the Prime Minister's residence after we find the two young ladies. After all, I'm only responsible for finding the people, not for solving the case."

Looking at her nonchalant demeanor, Gong Beige felt a surge of anger rising in his throat:

No one has ever dared to provoke her like this.

However, if a person or a corpse is indeed found in the Prime Minister's residence.

With so many people watching and following, especially with elders like Qin Lao present, the Prime Minister's situation will be very difficult. Those political enemies in the court who are fixated on the Prime Minister will certainly relentlessly attack him.

It will be difficult for Gong Nanxian and her to protect Situ Xiong.

And to keep the things that Situ Xiong did for them from being revealed, they would have to protect him.

At that time, Gong Nanxian and she will be in a very difficult position.

Thinking of this, although she was furious, she still didn't reply.

Seeing that she could actually endure it, Yu Shuyan continued to provoke her:

"Your Highness, why are you so hesitant? Are you worried about whether you can find them in the Prime Minister's residence or not? Do you also think that the Prime Minister's residence would do something like kidnapping officials' wives?"

Gong Beige shouted:

“Outrageous! The Prime Minister’s residence would never do such a thing.”

Yu Shuyan nodded:

"If that's the case, then what is Your Highness hesitating about?"

Gong Qiuyan nodded in agreement:

“Yes, Beige, since you’re so sure that the young ladies from the Zhou and Wang families aren’t at the Prime Minister’s residence, what’s there to worry about if you just go in with the Seeking Butterfly?”

Gong Beige thought to himself, "That's indeed the case."

After all, the Prime Minister's residence had no reason to kidnap them.

Thinking of this, Gong Beige nodded:

"Alright, if we can't find them, then it proves that the Seeking Butterfly is fake. In that case, Yu Shuyan will be at my disposal."

Before Yu Shuyan could react, he led the group to knock on the gate of the Prime Minister's residence.

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