Ten thousand taels of silver, wow, this Rong Mama really dares to ask for that much. I wonder how much silver He Liufeng spent to redeem Yang Qianqian before, was it also ten thousand taels of silver?

This amount is quite substantial; I should find some time to ask He Liufeng and return this silver to him.

Qu Qingxi didn't take this incident to heart; she simply sent someone to keep an eye on the situation at Yanyu Tower.

However, Qu Qingxi was certain that the girl Qingyan she brought back last time was Yang Wei's daughter, Yang Qianqian. This was mainly because Yang Qianqian had a special status, unlike other courtesans. She needed not only money but also official documents.

However, from Ren Nuanyun's conversation with the system, she did not find that Ren Nuanyun mentioned any official documents. Presumably, the new top courtesan of Yanyu Tower does not have any special status, at least she is not the descendant of a criminal, so she does not need official documents.

Looking back now, it was quite good to have someone in the government, especially someone as powerful and influential as He Liufeng. If she had been in charge of this matter, it might not have been so easy.

She could steal the seal and forge documents, but when this matter is exposed in the future, it will bring a lot of trouble to herself and Yang Qianqian.

As the weather turned from cool to cold, Qu Qingxi, who was afraid of the cold, was too lazy to go out. She would stay in her room all day, watching the leaves outside the window gradually turn yellow and fall, with the chilly north wind blowing.

Looking at the somewhat desolate scenery outside, Qu Qingxi suddenly thought of her modern life, where this kind of weather was perfect for having a hot pot.

Thinking of this, Qu Qingxi suddenly had an idea. If she suddenly mentioned hot pot, people would probably wonder why someone who rarely leaves the house would know such a thing.

After much thought, Qu Qingxi came up with a good idea. She simply wrote down everything she could remember in a cookbook and secretly put it in He Liufeng's study, pretending that He Liufeng had collected the book at some point. Then she would "suddenly" discover it herself. Even if someone found something, they would think that He Liufeng had collected the book.

Anyway, He Liufeng had sought medical help everywhere because of poisoning, so it's understandable that he might have obtained some unusual recipes in the process, right?

No sooner said than done, Qu Qingxi immediately spread out a piece of paper and began to write.

Fearing they might not understand, Qu Qingxi wrote down in great detail, listing all the necessary ingredients, as well as the materials and proportions for the base sauce.

In addition, Qu Qingxi also wrote about many dishes that she likes but are not listed here, mainly those with a strong flavor, such as hot pot and mala tang.

Qu Qingxi hadn't finished writing the recipes when Qingdai sent her some news.

The Misty Rain Pavilion suddenly caught fire.

Qu Qingxi was stunned. Why did the Misty Rain Pavilion suddenly catch fire?

"Your Highness, last night, the Misty Rain Pavilion suddenly caught fire. The situation was very serious. Several shops around the pavilion were affected, and the pavilion suffered heavy casualties. Just now, the people from the Prefect of the Capital went to check."

Qingdai couldn't help but sigh when she heard the news she had just heard. After all, she had gone to the Misty Rain Pavilion with the Princess to look for the girl before. She never expected that such a thing would happen in less than a month.

"Heavy casualties?" Qu Qingxi narrowed her eyes slightly. How could this be?

Suddenly, she remembered something and turned to Qingdai, "Go check if Qingyan from Yanyu Tower is still inside. Or rather, whether anyone has seen her body."

Just a few days ago, Ren Nuanyun complained to the system that she didn't have enough money. Last night, these things happened at Yanyu Tower. Qu Qingxi really had to connect the two things.

The fact that Yanyu Tower has been able to establish itself in the capital for so many years must mean that it has a powerful force and background supporting it. The only question is who that force is.

If Ren Nuanyun didn't do this, that's fine. But if she really did, then it's hard to say whether the newly appointed Princess Mingxiu is more powerful, or the person behind her is more powerful.

"Your Highness, this matter is still under investigation. Many people died at Yanyu Tower, and the people from the Jingzhao Prefecture are still investigating. It will probably take a long time to verify the identities of the deceased." Qingdai said with some difficulty.

"They must have used some kind of accelerant. The fire at Yanyu Tower yesterday was very fierce, and most of the victims were charred black and unrecognizable."

"Okay, no rush. Let me know if you have any news." Qu Qingxi nodded. She wasn't in a hurry; she just wanted to confirm if her guess was correct.

Something that helps a fire start?

When this comes up, Qu Qingxi can only think of modern gasoline, but she didn't hear the conversation between Ren Nuanyun and the system. So, the flammable substance shouldn't be gasoline. The kerosene here is also very flammable. The specific situation still needs to wait for the investigation results. Qu Qingxi didn't dare to make a conclusion.

The body was charred black, making it impossible to identify; the perpetrator had gone to great lengths.

Having killed so many people, perhaps the murderer has some deep-seated grudge against the Misty Rain Pavilion.

"By the way, Qingdai, who is the person behind this Misty Rain Pavilion?" Qu Qingxi asked tentatively, because she didn't know if Qingdai knew about it.

"Your Highness, this servant does not know." Qingdai shook her head.

"The Misty Rain Pavilion has been open for ten years, but we still haven't found out whose power it is. However, we can be sure that the power behind it is not simple. According to my analysis, it is very likely to be a high-ranking official in the court."

"Okay, I understand. You may leave now." Qu Qingxi nodded.

She was a little surprised. Qingdai was one of He Liufeng's top lieutenants, yet she didn't know anything about Yanyu Tower. It seemed that Yanyu Tower was hiding its secrets very well.

After seeing Qingdai off, Qu Qingxi put away the unfinished recipe and, worried that He Liufeng would find out, threw it directly into her spatial storage.

She disguised herself and changed her clothes, transforming the slender girl into an old woman with a hunched back.

Looking at her reflection in the bronze mirror, Qu Qingxi was quite satisfied. Glancing at her fair and delicate hands, she hesitated for a moment, but still drew some things on them.

Soon, a pair of rough, withered hands appeared in front of me. Of course, these were only the hands that looked like those of an old man. If someone else touched them, they would immediately notice that something was wrong.

It's better to rely on yourself than on others. Qu Qingxi plans to go to Yanyu Tower to check the situation herself. Perhaps, based on her own deductions, Qu Qingxi can find some clues.

To conceal her tracks, after leaving the Prince's Mansion, Qu Qingxi first wandered around the North Market, and then set off from the North Market towards the Misty Rain Pavilion.