Chapter 941: Taking a Risk

with it gossip...Soon, Liu Ziheng went out and invited two old gentlemen over within half an hour...Inside the Dingbei Hou Mansion in Dongcheng, the new Houfu (Hou's wife), Jiao Shi, was lightly mass..."Mu Xu peeled an orange and gave half to Jia Yin, then said, 'When I was carrying the roasted chicken back, I wanted to take a shortcut. However, the smell of the roasted chicken was so good that it attracted a few little beggars.'"

“I softened my heart for a moment and gave them one. We chatted for a bit. The little beggars told me that the abandoned courtyard where they usually stayed had recently been occupied by someone. They said it was going to be rebuilt, but the people who came and went were not like craftsmen, and there was no wood or stone delivered.”

"Something felt off, so I kept an eye on things for a while and happened to see people coming in and out.

This man pretended to be an official, but his gait and the way he unconsciously held his left hand on his waist suggested a military background.

There were also signs of brick and stone being moved in the courtyard, and it was only two miles from the palace walls. Perhaps a tunnel had been dug and the "big rat" was caught.

"I've arranged for a few young beggars to take turns keeping an eye on that courtyard. I'll go see the Marquis in a while and ask him to arrange more manpower. Perhaps we'll have concrete news in a few days."

"Oh, then you'd better hurry! Be careful those little beggars don't blow their cover and ruin everything." Jia Yin was both happy and anxious, urging him to leave quickly.

Mu Xu stuffed half an orange into his mouth and complained, “I didn't want the fried chicken to get cold, I just sent it back to you first!”

As he spoke, he got to his feet and instructed, "Remember, stay right here in Zilan Palace. Don't go anywhere. I'll be back soon!"

"Go on, I'm not made of paper. If anyone messes with me, they're the unlucky ones. Don't worry about me, just go help my godfather, that's what matters."

Jia Yin continued to drive people away, still remembering to say, “If those few little beggars are willing, send them to the relief office so that my second uncle can arrange for them to work and learn some skills to support themselves.”

"Got it, don't worry." Mu Xu replied readily, glancing at Jia Yin. He couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions in his heart.

In such a momentous occasion, she hadn't forgotten to take care of several homeless children, showing how kind her heart is.

Or, anyone who ever helps her a little bit, she will never forget to return the favor.

Such a girl is rare in the world.

If he had been trapped in the mire of hatred back then and had the good fortune to meet her, would all those things that made him regretful have never happened...

Princess Three had changed into a beautiful dress and waited in the garden for half an hour. Finally, when Jiayin arrived, she couldn't help but complain, "Jiayin, where did you go Why are you so late!"

Jiayin shoved a piece of golden, soft shaqima into her mouth and chided, "The palace gates are closed! Do you think I can fly with wings Quickly cover your mouth! If it weren't for making you a fresh snack, could I possibly be delayed for so long"

The third princess took a bite and immediately smiled, praising, “Wow, what kind of sha qi ma is this It's so delicious! The name is just a little strange. I want to have some sent to father too…”

She trailed off, letting out a sigh. "Nevermind, it's no use. Even if we could get out, sending treats to father would be useless; he wouldn't dare eat them. The entire palace treats us like ferocious beasts to be avoided."

These days, the fruits, vegetables, rice and necessities needed by Zhi Lan Palace are all delivered to outside the palace walls and placed in baskets.

Everyone pulled on the rope to haul the basket up, it was quite a hassle.

But that prevented contact with people outside.

Even so, outsiders still avoided them like the plague, as if one glance at them could spread some terrible disease...

Moreover, previously because the Third Princess was favored by the Emperor, several concubines were quite fawning towards her and frequently visited.

But since she was confined to the palace, none of them have sent anything to comfort her, as if Princess Three had already died.

It has to be said, the third princess tasted the bittersweetness of human relations once again.

It's fine with Jia Yin.

When disaster strikes, even couples can turn against each other, let alone outsiders who have no relationship at all.

The milk tea is rich and fragrant, the sesame balls are sweet and crispy.

But after a while, the third princess let go of her worries.

Adding Shui Ling and Shui Yun, plus Princess Three's beloved maid-in-waiting, a total of five people—master and servant—sat in the small garden, enjoying the gentle breeze as they chatted and ate. It was quite a carefree scene.

If an outsider were to see this scene, they would probably be so surprised that their jaw would drop.

In the palace, and even throughout the entire new capital city, Zi Lan Palace, which was thought to be a miserable place... was actually living such a relaxed life...

Jia Yin remembered Mu Xu, and after dinner, she went back to her room early.

As a result, Mu Xu returned after waiting and waiting until the third watch of the night, with a chill in his body.

Jia Yin quickly cooked a bowl of beef noodle soup for him to warm his stomach.

The beef soup had been cooked a while ago and was kept warm over a tea stove, the noodles were homemade dried noodles from their own workshop, which was convenient.

Mu Xu had been running around all day, without even a drop of water or a grain of rice. At this point, he couldn't care less about manners. He rushed to finish a hearty meal, then half-reclined on the soft couch and said a few words.

We were right, that crumbling courtyard did have a tunnel leading to a corner of the Imperial Garden. There was a small shed holding tools there, guarded by an unremarkable mute eunuch.

"If we hadn't investigated his secret contact with the Tong Shou Kang Palace, we wouldn't have discovered his identity. He was hiding too well."

"Those outside the palace who have correspondence with the Longevity Palace, I've also found some. Not to mention civil officials, even if I told you, you wouldn't understand, but there is one military official that you should know."

"Who is it" Jia Yin was incredibly curious.

After all, military power is now in the hands of my foster father. Military officers must either serve my foster father or retire.

It's truly a surprise to see who would dare to stand by the Empress Dowager.

"Marshal Zhenbeih!" Mu Xu said a name, which surprised Jia Yin and yet felt perfectly reasonable.

Mrs. Wen was originally his ex-wife. Though she divorced him and remarried, he still felt betrayed.

He used to hold the military power in Jiangbei, but unfortunately, he lacked the ability. In the end, it was taken over by the Marquis. After numerous battles, he achieved today's glory.

He doesn't reflect on where he went wrong, which led to the loss of his wife and power.

Instead, they blame all their mistakes on others and put themselves in the victim's position!

Such people are not uncommon.

I never expected him to be so selfish, foolish, and brazen!

But if he's eager to turn things around, taking a desperate gamble, it could be understandable!

"What did my godfather say" Jia Yin asked.

Mu Xu yawned and replied, "The Marquis wants you to eat well and sleep soundly. Don't worry about this matter. With this key clue, he and the Emperor plan to take advantage of the opportunity to expose all of the opponent's forces. However, this might delay the time for rounding up the suspects. Perhaps it will have to wait until the northern campaign begins."

Jia Yin nodded. She really couldn't help with this matter.

At this point, it's best to not be a burden and not distract my stepfather or the family.

"Well then, get some sleep. When you have nothing to do each day, remember to go see your godfather. If you can help him, that's even better. If not, just drop by and hear the latest news."

Jia Yin gave a reminder, Mu Xu nodded and immediately turned over to lie on the soft bed, nearly falling asleep the next moment.

Jia Yin glanced at his shoes and socks, always feeling a sour smell in the house.

Having held back for a while, she didn't wake Mu Xu. Instead, she went behind the screen and directly entered the space.

Leaving aside Jia Ren and Li Ge'er, who were diligently working in Gongyuan for their future prospects, and leaving aside the busy Jiayin in their space, let's just say that in distant Quanzhou, Elder Li and others finally managed to load a whole ship full of good things. The day for the envoy's departure had also arrived...

Today's update is here~~ egg soup engulfed her from head to toe, not a single dry spot left. It was truly foul-smelling for miles!The bystanders were all driven back a few steps by the smoke, but they still couldn't bear to...