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Da Lei nodded: "Your Highness, it can be anytime. Although there are many spies outside, we have found a blind spot. As long as you wish, we can leave from there whenever you want."

Xiao Ce nodded and said, "Alright, lead the way."

After this period of training, and with the instruction of Da Lei and the others, Xiao Ce's skills have improved to the point that ordinary people can no longer get close to him.

He changed into the uniform of the guards here, put on a mask, and went out openly.

As instructed by Xiao Yang, Da Lei had already taken over the entire area, so they didn't have to exert much effort to get out.

After changing into ordinary clothes, they walked out onto the street in a very formal manner.

Nobody noticed them at all.

Xiao Ce walked aimlessly down the street.

Da Lei, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but ask, "Young Master Wang, where are you thinking of going?"

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "Let's just stroll around. I've been in Da Xiao for almost half a year, and I haven't even visited the ancient market here. Tell me, what have I been doing all this time? Fighting all day long! We should enjoy ourselves and enjoy life too!"

Da Lei was once again bewildered by Xiao Ce's nonsensical remark.

Xiao Ce had originally planned to buy some trinkets as gifts for Yin Pan'er.

As a result, neither of them had any money with them.

The two of them wandered around until it got quite dark before Xiao Ce said to Da Lei, "It's about time, we can set off now."

Da Lei looked at Xiao Ce and asked, "Young Master Wang, where are we going this time?"

Xiao Ce gave Da Lei a meaningful smile: "I'm meeting an old friend."

A hint of doubt flickered in Da Lei's eyes.

Da Lei's face flashed with a fierce light: "Are you going to assassinate Xiao Xiangqing? Your Highness, you don't need to come along, I can manage on my own! Or, shall I take you back first?"

Xiao Ce knew that Da Lei thought he was a burden, so he smiled and said, "It's not time to kill him yet. But since we're here, we can't let him sleep soundly! Let's go collect some interest first."

Seeing this, Da Lei nodded: "Your Highness, even if it's just to teach him a lesson, I can handle it all by myself. I guarantee I'll beat him so badly he'll wish he were dead."

Xiao Ce laughed and said, "I didn't say I was going to make a move. I just told you to. I'm just going to show up; we're all respectable people. We can't let Xiao Xiangqing get beaten up and not even know who did it!"

Da Lei was even more puzzled: "Your Highness, do you still want to show your face? Aren't you afraid...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Ce interrupted him, saying, "I just want him to see me!"

Seeing Xiao Ce's determined expression, Da Lei stopped asking questions.

He knew that he was no match for Xiao Ce when it came to scheming.

After all, Xiao Ce wasn't the kind of person who would just walk into someone's door for free.

They didn't ride horses, after all, riding horses in the middle of the night would attract too much attention.

Both of them are in excellent physical condition; such a short distance is nothing to them.

When they arrived outside Xiao Xiangqing's residence, Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I'll go in and investigate first, then I'll come back to fetch you."

Xiao Ce nodded and waited in a secluded corner.

Just as Da Lei was about to go out, he discovered that a carriage had been brought to the gate of Xiao Xiangqing's residence.

The carriage is so luxurious that it's clearly Xiao Xiangqing's carriage.

"Wait!" Xiao Ce called out to Da Lei, who was just about to leave.

Seeing the scene before him, Da Lei followed behind Xiao Ce.

After waiting for a while, they saw Xiao Xiangqing hurriedly come out and get into the carriage.

Then the steward-like man drove the carriage away.

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, I'll go find two horses!"

Xiao Ce quickly ran up: "Let's walk."

The carriage wasn't going very fast; two people could barely keep up.

After winding its way for a while, the carriage finally stopped at Xiao Ce's former residence as the Crown Prince.

Da Lei, covered in sweat, asked Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, what is he doing here?"

Xiao Ce shook his head, adjusting his breathing, and said, "I don't know either! Let's see."

The former Crown Prince's residence was bought by the Qian family business.

Xiao Ce only found out later when he went to Anhua City.

Qian Dahai of Anhua City and the Qian Family Trading Company of Kyoto are from the same family; the two are brothers.

Although the Qian family business initially bought the mansion, it changed hands several times due to fears that the emperor might change his mind. Xiao Ce was unsure who the current owner was.

However, this scoundrel emperor did not take it back.

After all, Xiao Ce had previously sold the supplies that the emperor had provided to support the northern desert regions.

Today, a plaque hangs at the entrance of the Crown Prince's residence: "Residence of Immortals".

Xiao Ce watched from a corner as Xiao Xiangqing got off the carriage and then had the steward tidy up her clothes.

Da Lei said casually, "Is he going on a blind date?"

Xiao Ce was amused by Da Lei's sudden dry humor.

Xiao Ce wasn't sure if it was a blind date, but judging from Xiao Xiangqing's slightly nervous appearance, she must be meeting someone important.

Xiao Xiangqing on the other side was indeed very nervous.

Xiao Xiangqing said to Gou An, "Butler Gou, are you sure it's over here? Are you sure you don't want to bring anyone with you?"

Gou An said, "It was Consort De who personally gave the order. She repeatedly instructed us not to bring the guards. Mr. Qianlong prefers peace and quiet. Moreover, she is absolutely certain that Mr. Qianlong and Xiao Yang have no connection!"

Xiao Xiangqing nodded: "Okay! Then go knock on the door!"

Gou An nodded.

Xiao Xiangqing had already gone to sleep. He had been looking for Mr. Qianlong but had come up empty-handed, which made him quite depressed. He had also told Consort De about his worries.

After Consort De learned of this, she used her connections and quickly found information about Mr. Qianlong.

Upon receiving the news, they immediately sent someone to inform Xiao Xiangqing.

Because Mr. Qianlong was elusive and rarely seen, Consort De ordered him to go overnight.

After knocking on the door for a while, a young boy who looked like a page finally opened it.

The young page who opened the door glanced at Gou An.

Gou An was extremely respectful, even somewhat obsequious, saying, "Young sir, our Eighth Prince has heard that Master Qianlong has arrived in the capital. Our Prince has long admired Master Qianlong and hopes to meet him. Since Master Qianlong is elusive, we finally found out his address and have come to bother you. We hope you will inform him!"

The young page first glanced at Gou An, then looked at Xiao Xiangqing.

"Your Highness, please!"

Xiao Xiangqing was somewhat surprised: "Mr. Qianlong is willing to see me?"

The young page nodded: "Mr. Qianlong has been waiting for a long time."

Xiao Xiangqing was somewhat surprised: "Mr. Qianlong has been waiting for me for quite some time?"

The young page nodded.

"Does he know I'm looking for him?" Xiao Xiangqing continued to ask.

The young page nodded again: "Your Highness, please."

Xiao Xiangqing nodded.

Seeing this, Gou An was about to follow, but was stopped by the young page: "Sir, please wait. The master only said he wanted to see the Eighth Prince!"

Gou An gave an awkward smile and stood at the door without following him inside.

...

On the other side, Da Lei and Xiao Ce both recognized him as Mr. Qianlong.

Xiao Ce said sharply, "Why is that son of a bitch here too? He's like a ghost that won't go away."

Da Lei said to Xiao Ce, "Your Highness, should I sneak in?"

Xiao Ce shook his head: "No need for now. I don't know if there are any sentries here. I heard Nie Bing say that the Hidden Dragon Society is not simple. Let's just wait here! Let's not alert them."

Da Lei nodded, his gaze then lingering on Gou An.

"Should we bring him over first? Interrogate him?"

Seeing this, Xiao Ce smiled and waved his hand: "No rush, we'll deal with them together when they come out later. Take a break!"

Xiao Ce leaned against the corner of the wall, took out a cigarette, and lit it.

He made this himself using tobacco leaves.

He handed one to Da Lei, who waved his hand, saying, "Your Highness, this stuff is addictive. I suggest you don't..."

Xiao Ce, hearing his words, knew that Da Lei had principles and interrupted him, saying, "If you come to the mortal world and don't touch women, smoke, or drink, isn't that the same as having come to the mortal world for nothing?"

Xiao Ce did not try to persuade Da Lei, knowing that he had principles.

After smoking for a while, he decided that this cigarette could also be produced.

Moreover, it must be monopolized, because this stuff is extremely profitable.

...

Led by the young page, Xiao Xiangqing arrived at a room.

There was a screen in the room, and Nie Bing, like the previous Mr. Qianlong, sat behind the screen.

She was both excited and nervous at this moment.

After all, she and Xiao Xiangqing were already quite familiar with each other.

Although I learned a lot of disguise, disguise, and voice-changing techniques at the Hidden Dragon Society.

"Mr. Qianlong, it's an honor to meet you." Xiao Xiangqing bowed to her as he entered the room.

Hearing Xiao Xiangqing's tense voice, Nie Bing's mood eased considerably.

"Eighth Prince, what brings you here? You came looking for me during the day, and now you've even found my residence," Nie Bing said in a low voice.

Xiao Xiangqing was somewhat surprised: "Mr. Qianlong, you know that I came to see you during the day?"

Nie Bing smiled faintly: "Of course, when you came to Fumanlou to find me, I was in the room next door."

Xiao Xiangqing's face immediately turned somewhat embarrassed and angry. He muttered to himself, "That kid actually tricked me."

Nie Bing said, "I ordered him to say that."

Xiao Xiangqing was somewhat surprised: "You know the owner of Fumanlou? Otherwise, that waiter wouldn't dare to lie to me even if he had two lives."

Nie Bing smiled faintly: "I guess so. Fu Man Lou is one of my businesses."

Xiao Xiangqing was surprised again and asked, "Is Fumanlou your property, sir?"

“The restaurant has the most customers and the most information! Not only Fumanlou, I also have many other businesses in the capital. However, Your Highness, you didn’t come here to inquire about how many businesses I own, did you? Let’s get down to business,” Nie Bing said calmly from behind the screen.

"Mr. Qianlong, I've heard you possess extraordinary talent, and I would like to ask for your help!" Xiao Xiangqing said, bowing deeply at a ninety-degree angle, showing his sincerity.