After overhearing this, Cen Xi thought about what her grandmaster had said about Yan Taizu. Wasn't he a江湖草莽 (jianghu outlaw)? This Prince Heng recruiting jianghu people like this must be for some kind of scheme, perhaps even plotting a rebellion like Yan Taizu. She might as well go and see; maybe she'd stumble upon the scourge by sheer luck. The jade ring her grandmaster had given her would only protect her from being hunted for a month at most. If she wanted a peaceful life in the future, she had to find and kill this scourge as soon as possible.

Maybe she'll be incredibly lucky; that Prince Heng might just have a birthmark on his left thigh, which would save her a lot of trouble.

"Actions speak louder than words," Cen Xi has always been a man of action; if she has an idea, she'll do it right away.

So she cut short her plan to rest for two days. Using the face-changing technique the old man had taught her, she transformed herself into the appearance of the middle-aged Cui Daneng. She then stole him into her room in the middle of the night and went to Cui Daneng's room.

During the day, those people spoke eloquently, but they didn't leave because the tall, thin man inside said that it would take five days to get to the Prince of Cangnan's residence, and there were no big cities or much food along the way, so they should prepare some food before they went.

After some discussion, they decided to set off again the next day. Cui Daneng originally didn't want to go, but then he thought about it and didn't want to leave the group, so he finally agreed.

That's fine too. Cen Xi still prefers to deal with people with simple minds, so this Cui Daneng is just what he wants. Besides, he had a different opinion from those people yesterday, and according to the inertia of human thinking, he should disdain to associate with her, so she can sleep alone.

Sure enough, on the way, that group of people always seemed to be ostracizing her, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

“I’m telling you, Cui Daneng, you say you want to make a name for yourself, and you even have to say in a high-sounding way that you don’t want to be a tool of the imperial court. But look at what you’ve done, aren’t you just slapping yourself in the face?”

On the road, the tall, thin man deliberately slowed down his horse and spoke to Cen Xi, who was disguised as Cui Daneng.

“I’m short of money. I’ll go make a fortune from that Hengwang guy first, then I’ll just quit and leave. You don’t have to worry about me stealing your credit.”

"Hmph! I don't believe you for a second. Once we get to the Prince Heng's mansion, we'll each rely on our own abilities!"

Well!

As Cen Xi watched him ride away, she really wanted to say something more: "Brother, you're overthinking it. I have no interest in even applying to be a warrior in the Prince Heng's mansion."

Laozi went to kill King Heng.

Your daydream is one you might never wake up from.

But when Cen Xi wants to be a silent person, she really won't say a word. No matter how much you're calculating, she won't utter a single fart.

I just love watching you hit a brick wall.

Just like when the philanthropist Wang wanted to take her as a concubine.

She just has such a wicked sense of humor.

Yu Kuang understood this all too well, but he didn't know what had gotten into that kid that he'd fallen for her. Sigh! It must have been tough on him.

She's just naturally uninterested in romance.

Therefore, his love was destined to end without fruition.

Along the way, Cen Xi really clashed with those who shared the same values, so she broke away from their group as soon as she arrived at the Prince Heng's residence.

They found an inn, shed Cui Daneng's incredibly smelly skin, and then took a wonderful bath.

That night, she sneaked into the Prince Heng's residence and went straight to the steward's courtyard. She grabbed the steward and demanded:

"Which woman in Prince Heng's residence does he like the most?"

"Who are you? How did you get into the Prince Heng's residence? Guards..."

After a moment of shock, the butler immediately realized he had been kidnapped and shouted, but before he could finish, Cen Xi sealed his speech acupoint.

Cen Xi was surprised by the old man's lack of cooperation and immediately slapped him twice without hesitation.

"So you're just an ignorant fool. You've overheard how the people are being oppressed. I suppose you, as the steward, have done a lot of work in that regard. Well then, you can die."

After saying these words, Cen Xi raised her hand and slapped the steward into a pulp.

People who came in after hearing the noise.

Well!

Where did this female demon come from?

What did their housekeeper do to offend her?

"If you don't want to end up like him, then obediently tell me, which master in the Prince's mansion does Your Highness like?"

Cen Xi stared sharply at the newcomer.

“I… I said, the prince’s favorite girl is Chun Nuan, whom Prince Chen gave him. She and the prince spend almost every night together. Even the princess can’t compare to her.”

The visitor witnessed the butler's death and was so terrified that he couldn't hold his urine, and his lips turned purple.

"Which room is she staying in? If you lead me to the right place and don't see anything tonight, then I'll spare your life."

Cen Xi stared at him and asked.

"Yes, yes, yes! Miss, please... please come with me!"

After Cen Xi finished speaking, the man quickly assured her, his voice still trembling violently.

"Alright!"

Cen Xi covered her nose in disgust and made the person who was so scared that he wet his pants lead the way.

...

"Young master, that girl..."

"Follow her and see what she's up to."

The speakers were two men in black hidden in the shadows, clearly highly skilled in martial arts; otherwise, Cen Xi wouldn't have been unable to sense their presence.

"good!"

After the subordinate who spoke first responded, the two flew to the main courtyard of Prince Heng and concealed their figures.

"Xiaotao, I think I'm pregnant."

Cen Xi had just arrived at the courtyard the man had mentioned and found a hiding place when she heard this sentence.

"The prince's flesh and blood?"

"Um!"

"That's such a joyous occasion! Why do you look so unhappy, young lady?"

The maid Xiaotao was originally happy, but seeing her master's distraught appearance, she had no choice but to suppress her smile.

"I...I don't know either. You know, I've been with the Prince for so long, and although he spoils me rotten, he hasn't given me a proper title. I'm afraid..."

After Cen Xi pierced the window paper, he saw a voluptuous woman who could instantly captivate anyone's soul, her brows furrowed with worry.

"Girl, don't be discouraged. You're pregnant with the prince's child now. What else could he possibly worry about? He'll always give you a place so you and your child can have a place in the world."

"I hope so. I was given to Prince Chen of Beichuan as a plaything. How could he possibly keep our child? And the Queen Consort? She is a very wicked woman. How could she tolerate me?"

Clearly, the maid's words of comfort had no effect; the beauty remained filled with worry.

"What should we do then, girl!"

Xiao Tao also became anxious after hearing what she said.

"I can't think of a solution right now, so let's keep it a secret for a while. You may leave now!"

The beauty thought for a moment, then said those words in a nonchalant tone and waved her hand lazily.

Then he continued to lie in bed, motionless.

“But the prince will have sex with you every night. What if he hurts the child? Besides, the prince remembers your menstrual period better than I do. You can’t avoid it.”

Xiao Tao couldn't help but ask with concern.

"I told you to step back!"

Upon hearing this, the beauty on the bed angrily got up and rebuked him.

"yes!"

The maid glanced awkwardly at the beauty on the bed, pushed open the door, and left the courtyard.