Thinking of this, Hongli patted Mingyu's hand and comforted her, "Great responsibilities are about to be entrusted to this person. This is the art of being an emperor that I should learn. There is no need to report this to Father Emperor. If I cannot control these old and arrogant ministers, how will I govern the country in the future? In this way, Father Emperor can rest assured."

Although Mingyu was still somewhat worried about Hongli, upon hearing his words, she decided not to dwell on the matter any longer and could only nod in agreement.

Meanwhile, Hongzhou in the Prince He's mansion was also frowning. Ever since he discovered the letter that had been silently placed in his study, Hongzhou had become even more uneasy. Someone who had infiltrated the Prince He's mansion and was able to enter his study must be no ordinary person. So Hongzhou secretly searched the mansion but found no suspicious people.

Inside the study, Hongzhou listened to the steward's report with a serious expression, "Your Highness, we have not found any suspicious persons."

Hongzhou asked suspiciously, "How can we not find out who placed this letter in my study?"

"I think you've been in this position as butler for too long and are no longer useful. It's time to bring in someone new."

"Your Highness, please calm down." Upon hearing this, the steward immediately knelt down and begged for forgiveness, and then continued, "Every servant in this mansion was assigned from the Imperial Household Department, and their family background can be checked. This old servant has already gone to the Imperial Household Department to carefully check and found no suspicious people."

Hongzhou glanced indifferently at the steward kneeling below, "If that's the case, what about the maids bought from outside?"

"Your Highness, this old servant has investigated them one by one, but I have not found anything amiss."

When the steward heard that Qiu Yun had been personally approved by Wu Kuzha to serve in the manor, he also knew that Qiu Yun was officially coming to the manor to repay the prince's kindness. So when the steward thought of Qiu Yun, he hesitated and said, "That's right, there is one person whose background I have no way of finding out."

Who is it?

Upon hearing this, the steward glanced at Hongzhou discreetly. After all, this man had entered the manor because of the prince, and now Qiuyun was also deeply favored by Madam Geng. So the steward cautiously said, "I can't find anything about Qiuyun in Rongyi Courtyard. The register only states that she has lost her father and mother and has no one to rely on."

“Qiu Yun…” Hong Zhou murmured to himself, recalling Qiu Yun who served by Geng Shi’s side, and then continued, “I understand. Go down and investigate carefully again, do not overlook any clues, otherwise do not blame me for being ruthless.”

"Yes, this old servant understands."

Hongzhou then waved his hand to signal the steward to leave. Not long after the steward left, a maidservant from Wukuzha's side came and said, "Your Highness, the Fujin has summoned me to invite you to Rongyi Courtyard for dinner."

Hongzhou glanced at the smug look outside and realized it was almost time for dinner, so he nodded and said, "I'll go now. You can go back and report."

"Yes, this servant will take her leave."

After the maid left, Hongzhou got up and walked towards Rongyi Courtyard. It just so happened that Qiuyun was on duty there, so he could test her background. When Hongzhou arrived at the entrance of Rongyi Courtyard, he saw Qiuyun pruning a white wax tree at the entrance, looking quite focused.

Hongzhou couldn't help but stop and look, observing Qiuyun who was pruning the ash trees.