Inside the Flower Moon Pavilion, it was the same private room, only the people serving had changed.

Mu Yanzheng leaned casually against the soft couch, his clothes loose, with a servant on each side of him. The private room was quiet at the moment, as if only the sound of drinking could be heard.

Mu Yanzheng kept thinking that the last assassination attempt, which was clearly a coordinated effort from within and without, could have resulted in a complete wipeout. Moreover, Mu Xinyan was only wounded and not in any life-threatening danger.

Could it be that Mu Weiliang had already seen through his plan and was just waiting for him to make his move?

Damn it, I was planning to make my move while he was out of town. But he anticipated it.

And that idiot, didn't he say everything was arranged? How could he let himself be so easily exposed, and even get caught like a turtle in a jar? What a useless piece of trash.

If I had known, I would have just gone to Rong Mian.

However, now that Mu Xinyan is Rong Mian's principal wife and has moved into his princely residence, any trouble that arises will inevitably implicate the Third Prince's residence. This is truly good news for him.

He needs to plan things out carefully before proceeding.

He was immersed in his own world, while the servants around him were also busy attending to him, feeding him drinks, fruits, and pastries. Mu Yanzheng would occasionally take advantage of the situation, eliciting sweet moans from the girls. Of course, he thoroughly enjoyed this lifestyle.

......

In the imperial study, Rong Xi was talking to Rong Yuan.

"Xi'er, you mean...?"

Rong Xi nodded: "Yes, what Aqi told me before was another assassin's story. After the other assassins were captured, they all bit their tongues and committed suicide. When they were found, only one was still alive. This person said that Mu Yanzheng had met with someone. However, that person was completely covered up, with only his eyes showing. Only Mu Yanzheng knew who he was."

Rong Yuan nodded: "If this person is from the Azure Dragon Kingdom and can connect with Mu Yanzheng, then he probably can't be just an ordinary citizen."

Rong Xi nodded. What could he say? Would Mu Yanzheng really go looking for an ordinary commoner? What use would that be? If that person was of high status, they might even be someone close to them.

Aqi had told him before to be careful of the people around him, but didn't reveal any specifics. Presumably, he didn't have enough evidence to point it out.

However, with this information, he and his father had to be cautious, so at this moment only the two of them and Hongfu were in the imperial study.

Hong Fu couldn't be it, because he was, after all, the emperor's personal eunuch and never left the palace.

Rong Yuan: "Don't make this public yet. Let's investigate it thoroughly before discussing it further. Also, shouldn't Aqi be back by now?"

Rong Xi nodded: "If nothing unexpected happens, we'll head back first thing tomorrow morning, and arrive by the day after tomorrow at the latest."

"Yes, you've worked hard these past two days too. Go back and get some rest."

Rong Xi: "Father, I take my leave."

After Rong Xi left, only Rong Yuan and Hong Fu remained in the Imperial Study.

"Hongfu, who do you think is behind Mu Yanzheng?"

Hong Fu thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, this old servant doesn't know either."

Rong Yuan: "Alright, I'll forgive you for now. Say whatever you want."

"Your Majesty, this old servant is grateful for your boldness. Since this person is so discreet and not easily recognizable, perhaps we should start by considering those who have contact with Prince Mu Yanzheng or those who can speak with him. This person must be of a high status. Moreover, His Highness the Crown Prince just mentioned that the assassins said it was a man. In the Azure Dragon Kingdom, there aren't many people of that status."

Rong Yuan nodded; Hong Fu's words made sense. If they then further narrowed it down, only a handful of people would remain.

Rong Yuan suddenly flew into a rage: "Hmph, it seems there are quite a few people who want to make my Azure Dragon Kingdom restless! Have I been too lenient, to the point that these people have come to get involved?"

Hong Fu: "Your Majesty, please calm down. We haven't found out exactly who it is yet. You must take care of your health and not let this matter harm you. Besides, when Prince Rong returns, he might bring good news!"

He didn't know whether it was good news or bad news, but as long as he mentioned Prince Rong, His Majesty wouldn't get so angry.

Sure enough, when Rong Yuan heard Hong Fu mention Rong Qi, the anger on Rong Yuan's forehead immediately subsided.

“Aqi wouldn’t tell me who that person is if he didn’t have solid evidence.”

Hong Fu: "Hehe, Prince Rong, I just don't want His Majesty to worry about things that are unfounded or don't exist. What if the person mentioned is a misunderstanding? Wouldn't that hurt feelings?"

"Hmph, so you think you know? I'm just as worried right now."

Upon hearing His Majesty's words, Hong Fu was at a loss for words and could only offer patient words of comfort.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, His Highness the Crown Prince and Prince Rong are here. All problems can be solved."

Rong Yuan sighed and nodded: "Let's go, let's have dinner at Kunning Palace tonight."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Hong Fu helped Rong Yuan walk out of the Imperial Study.

Once outside, Hongfu first had the eunuchs inform the Emperor of his upcoming visit to Kunning Palace. He then accompanied the Emperor as they walked slowly along the road.