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"Your Excellency... are you truly His Highness Prince Jing?"

Jiang Yuyue tentatively asked a question, but the person opposite her remained unreadable.

“These days, whether in the capital or Nanjing, there are many people searching for news about me.”

Xie Jinglan deliberately changed his voice so that no one could recognize his true voice, but his tone was still casual and nonchalant. "Since you came here specifically to find me today, why can't you believe it now that you've seen me?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuyue was slightly startled. She really didn't expect that Prince Jing could find out these things. Logically speaking, the people under Zheng Guang were all beggars or children who mingled in the streets and alleys all year round and should not attract attention. But she didn't expect that he would find out!

Jiang Yuyue's face showed a hint of vigilance. It seemed that... the news that Prince Jing was in Wanfu Temple was probably deliberately released by him?

Could it be that he had ulterior motives and deliberately chose such a secluded place to end his life?

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuyue involuntarily took a step back. She hadn't even finished her important task yet, and she couldn't just give up like this in a place.

If Prince Jing really wants to silence her, she has no choice but to take the risk!

Jiang Yuyue's little movement naturally did not escape Xie Jinglan's eyes. He heard a soft laugh from behind the curtain, and then the person spoke lazily.

"Do you think I went to all this trouble to summon you here just to kill you? You really overestimate yourself. If I really wanted to do something, why would I need to go through all this trouble?"

"I summoned you here only to find out your purpose in searching for me. You are a complete stranger to me, so why are you in such a hurry to find out about me?"

At this point, Xie Jinglan's tone turned serious, "Could it be that you are a spy for Prince Ning, specially tasked with gathering information about me?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yuyue immediately retorted, "Of course not."

Although she didn't want to reveal her true purpose too quickly, seeing that Prince Jing had such a clear grasp of her whereabouts, she decided not to beat around the bush and continued, "I did all this simply to find out who was responsible for the massacre of my Jiang family."

“The disaster that day was not caused by a fire in the kitchen at all. It was clearly a group of men in black who broke into my house, committed a crime, and then deliberately set fire to destroy the evidence.”

Speaking of this, Jiang Yuyue's expression was solemn. "But when the government came to investigate, they didn't examine the body carefully at all, or they deliberately ignored the sword and knife wounds on the body and closed the case as a common fire. I would never believe that no one was behind this."

"Furthermore, it's such a coincidence that both Prince Ning and Prince Jing were in Jinling City during that period. It seems that only the two of you have the ability to mobilize government officials."

Seeing Jiang Yuyue's logical analysis, Xie Jinglan narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone carrying a hint of mockery.

"So you'd rather suspect me than your married lover?"

Jiang Yuyue was slightly taken aback by the tone of voice. Why did this way of speaking seem somewhat familiar?

"I would never stoop to such a thing."

Xie Jinglan composed himself and said seriously, "This matter was done by Prince Ning and has nothing to do with me. If you don't believe me, you can verify it yourself."

King Ning?

A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Yuyue's eyes. She hadn't expected that Prince Jing would reveal the information to her so readily. However, there was no way to verify the truth of his words at the moment. But why would Prince Jing, a man of such high status, summon her here for this?

"But why did His Highness Prince Jing specifically tell me all this?"

Jiang Yuyue's tone carried a hint of suspicion, "Just as Your Highness said, we are complete strangers. Since Your Highness revealed the information to lure me here, could it be that you simply wanted to tell me that all of this was done by Prince Ning?"

"Of course not."

Xie Jinglan knew, of course, that Jiang Yuyue was always suspicious by nature, so he had already prepared his words in advance: "Although I did not do that thing, I have also received news that it was because Prince Ning took a fancy to a treasure of the Jiang family that he took action to wipe out your entire family."

"I'm telling you the truth today just to do you a favor. But the treasure you have, since it's something that Prince Ning went to great lengths to obtain, is probably no ordinary item."

"If you are willing to hand over the item to me, I can continue to trade with you. But if you are not willing, I will not force you. The choice is yours."

Jiang Yuyue's heart sank when she realized that Prince Jing knew so much about that treasure.

It seems this person is indeed not to be underestimated. He has been watching my every move. If I try to lie and say that the item is not in my possession, it probably won't work.

Jiang Yuyue understood the principle of "possessing a treasure is a crime" better than anyone else. Although Prince Jing did say that the choice was in her hands, how could she trust the words of these people?

"Your Highness is too kind."

Jiang Yuyue stared at the person behind the curtain and said calmly, "Your Highness is a prince with immense power. Do you think I have the right to choose what you want? If I were to hand the item over to Your Highness and then kill me to prevent the matter from leaking out, wouldn't I be at a huge loss?"

"Quiet?"

Xie Jinglan's tone was nonchalant, "I have no idea what that treasure is, nor do I have any interest in it. I only had this idea because I didn't want Prince Ning to get his hands on it. If I really wanted to take action against you, why go through all this trouble? Wouldn't it be more convenient to just kill you and prevent anyone from getting that treasure?"

These words silenced Jiang Yuyue for a moment. She had to admit that Prince Jing's words made some sense. According to Zheng Guang's report, the current political situation was in his favor. Prince Jing really didn't need to go to great lengths to seize such an unknown treasure to increase his own bargaining power.

Seeing that Jiang Yuyue remained silent, Xie Jinglan did not press her further. "I am not in a hurry about this matter. If you haven't thought it through, go back and consider it carefully. It's not too late to come to me when you are willing to hand over the treasure."

As soon as he finished speaking, the previously closed door was suddenly opened. Jiang Yuyue was startled and naturally did not intend to stay any longer. She simply bowed slightly towards the curtain and stepped out.

Jasmine was anxiously waiting at the door, unable to see what was happening inside, but she didn't dare to rush in. Now that she finally saw Jiang Yuyue come out safely, she hurried forward, afraid that there might be something wrong with her.

"Is Miss alright?"

Jasmine looked her over carefully and asked with concern, "Did that person give you any trouble, Miss?"