"Three ear piercings, only the Xirong people would do that."

Zhiyu said, "That's right, that's what I thought too, but unfortunately, no matter how many times I tried to probe him, he wouldn't say anything."

Lu Ziyuan pondered, "Such a tight-lipped person, it seems they are no ordinary assassin."

Chengfeng said, "In my opinion, the other party may be someone sent by Xi Rong. The most urgent task is to investigate thoroughly."

"Currently, everything here is decided by the Crown Prince, and I have no right to interfere. However, since they intend to harm Yu'er, they are probably after us. It seems that Bai Jun cannot stay any longer and must return as soon as possible."

Zhiyu said, "Then I will go with Chengfeng to pack our things."

After the two left, Zhong Muyu asked, "Leaving so soon? Ziqing and Jinfei aren't ready yet."

“We couldn’t wait for them to recover anyway. This place is not like Lingqing; it’s too dangerous for both of us.”

"That's true. I'll go and give them lots of instructions, and then I'll leave the day after tomorrow."

...

The next day, Zhong Muyu went to Lu Ziqing's residence.

The situation outside has stabilized. Thanks to the doctors' tireless efforts, not only has the situation outside improved, but Lu Ziqing is also close to full recovery.

Now, as soon as Zhong Muyu stepped into the yard, Lu Ziqing came out skipping and hopping.

"Seventh Sister-in-law, you're here!"

Zhong Muyu was startled: "You're not fully recovered yet, why did you come out?"

"I'm so suffocated being cooped up in the house all day. I want to come out and get some fresh air."

Lu Ziqing was about to run over, but remembering Zhong Muyu's instructions, he immediately stopped and took out a mask to put on.

Zhong Muyu asked, "Has the royal physician come to see you?"

"Yes, both the imperial physician and the royal physician came today. They couldn't believe I recovered so quickly and kept praising my physician's skills. Little did they know, it was Seventh Sister-in-law who was the most skilled!"

Zhong Muyu cautioned him, "You'd better keep your mouth shut and don't expose me."

"Don't worry, I understand Seventh Sister's concerns perfectly well, but I won't say anything. I just don't know how Mother is doing. Have you gone to see her?"

"Of course, I've been there these past two days. She looks much better, but she won't recover as quickly as you have."

"That's good. I really want to go see her now."

Zhong Muyu said softly, "Don't worry, you'll get better soon. That puts our minds at ease. We've already planned to leave tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Lu Ziqing felt a pang of disappointment: "What? You're leaving already? Aren't you going to stay a few more days?"

"Ling Qing still has things to do and can't be delayed. Besides, we came here to help you, so of course we have to leave once things are done."

"But I still have a lot to say to my seventh brother and sister-in-law, especially my seventh brother. I haven't been able to say more than a few words to him or have a little competition with him."

At this moment, a voice sounded from behind: "Ziqing is right. Since you've come all this way, why not stay a few more days? I also have many questions I'd like to ask Princess Ling."

Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw Lu Ziying walking over with a smile on her face.

"Eldest brother! What brings you here?"

"I heard you're feeling better, so I've come to see you. What, you're not welcoming me?"

"How could that be! It's just a pity that I'm not fully recovered yet, so I can't invite my eldest brother for tea."

Lu Ziying said, "It's alright, chatting in this courtyard is just as good."

Zhong Muyu looked at the two brothers. The two brothers were too far apart in age and didn't seem to be very close. Lu Ziying said he was there to visit, but he was actually standing far away.

He's really afraid of getting infected.

At this moment, Lu Ziying also felt that she was standing too far away, so she moved a few steps closer to Zhong Muyu: "The spies in the city have all been caught, and the epidemic has been effectively controlled. Princess Ling might as well stay a few more days, so that Ziqing will be happier."

Zhong Muyu said, "His Highness is busy with official duties. I had to ask him to come to Baijun this time. We really can't delay any longer."

"That's true. But Princess Consort Ling is truly an extraordinary woman. She dared to go deep into the epidemic area to help, working hard without complaint. I admire her greatly."

"It's nothing, but since I'm here, I should do what I can. If Your Highness has nothing else, I'll go back and pack my things, and we'll leave first thing tomorrow morning."

Zhong Muyu was too lazy to continue the pretense with him, so she made an excuse to leave.

Unexpectedly, Lu Ziying stopped her: "Why is Princess Ling in such a hurry? I have already said that I still have questions to ask you."

Looking into his deep eyes, Zhong Muyu subconsciously felt that the more she said, the more mistakes she would make.

Fortunately, Lu Ziqing was a reliable person and quickly came to the rescue: "Didn't my elder brother say he was coming to see me? Why are you chatting with my seventh sister-in-law the whole time? It seems I'm too bored, and my eldest brother doesn't want to talk to me."

It has to be said that the youngest child can do whatever he wants just because he is young.

Lu Ziying immediately smiled and said, "How could that be? I also have a lot to say to Ziqing, but your illness is not fully recovered yet, so it is not advisable to stand in the wind for too long. You should go back inside and rest first."

He immediately ordered Lu Ziqing's guards to take him back to rest, as this forced smile was really uncomfortable.

Lu Ziqing was ill and couldn't drag Lu Ziying into the house, so he could only leave Zhong Muyu with a look that said, "May you have good luck."

Now, it really is just the two of them left.

Zhong Muyu said goodbye to Lu Ziying, but he stubbornly followed her.

"Seventh sister-in-law, are you really that unwilling to chat with me a little longer?"

Zhong Muyu said helplessly, "I really don't know what to talk about with His Highness the Crown Prince, so let's not talk about it."

"His straightforward personality is still the same as when he was a child, unchanged at all."

Zhong Muyu rolled her eyes inwardly. They hadn't really interacted much when they were kids. Back then, the former crown prince had passed away unexpectedly, and Lu Ziying had been made crown prince. He was extremely busy, so let alone her, a little kid in the Empress Dowager's palace, he rarely saw her either.

Zhong Muyu didn't intend to say anything more to him and was about to take a shortcut back when Lu Ziying stopped her.

"You dare to disregard me? It seems you've completely forgotten all the palace etiquette since you got married."

"Then I'll take my leave, Your Highness. Please return as well."

"Oh? Although you've forgotten most of your etiquette, you've learned quite a few other things in Lingqing, such as methods for preventing and controlling epidemics, which I find very interesting."

Zhong Muyu clenched his fist under his sleeve; he was indeed very calculating.

"What exactly is His Highness the Crown Prince trying to say?"

"It's nothing. I just feel that you've changed a lot. Before, you only knew how to tinker with wooden things, but now you know more and more. Moreover, it's been over a month since the plague started. In the most difficult time, no one could do anything, but you all came. Everything ended so quickly. The riots stopped, and the plague is almost over. My seventh brother hasn't done much. He's been busy with everything. It's all been you, Princess Consort Ling, who's been doing it all, hasn't it?"

Zhong Muyu's heart skipped a beat. After all that, he had indeed become the suspect.