"How could it not be? It happens every night..."

Luo Yunhe sat in the corner, listening to their lively discussion.

Although it's unclear whether these rumors are true or false, the fact that they've been circulated suggests that there's some truth to them.

The entire brothel was bustling with activity, filled with beautiful women who could sing and dance exceptionally well. No wonder these men liked to frequent such places.

Even though he was a woman dressed as a man, he could feel the lively and comfortable atmosphere.

The most important thing is not to delay his gathering of information.

People who come here are willing to talk about almost anything.

Luo Yunhe had only been sitting there for a short while when she had already heard all the gossip in the capital.

However, he didn't take these gossips to heart. Instead, he heard more and more about the Prince.

The Prince of the County was the third among all the princes.

According to those people, he was unassuming, kept a low profile, and never competed or fought for anything.

He always wears a warm smile when facing anyone.

Moreover, simply because he did not cultivate alliances with factions or have any dealings with ministers, he maintained a considerable distance even from the princes and crown princes.

He won't even make any major mistakes that would give anyone a handle to use against him.

Because he posed no threat, no one took him seriously.

However, after Luo Yunhe met him once, he knew that this man was extremely shrewd and calculating. He couldn't be sure if Luo Yunhe was truly uninterested in that position.

Moreover, the prince probably only showed his outward appearance; no one really knows what he's like inside.

I only received two pieces of news at the brothel tonight.

The first is that General Xu is about to return in triumph. As for whether Su Jingxuan will be among them, he doesn't know yet.

The second piece of news is that the emperor has already begun to locate the palace, which could happen anytime, anywhere.

So what exactly did the Prince mean by summoning him here at this time?

Even if he wanted to fight for that position, how could I, a mere wine seller, possibly help him? Could it be that he was after my little bit of money?

Luo Yunhe was deep in thought.

Although he didn't know the exact situation, what the prince was up to, or what the state of the palace was, he had no choice but to speak out.

After all, he didn't know if his presence here at such a critical moment would bring about significant changes.

He just wanted to live his life peacefully, why is it so difficult? He must not get involved in this kind of turmoil.

In the days that followed, Luo Yunhe either stayed home or went out to buy food, wandering around with her two maids.

Just as the Prince said, he did not send anyone to bother him. Although he had people secretly watching him, they never appeared and did not cause him any burden.

Luo Yunhe would open the system every night to check his points. Seeing so many points made him feel a little more at ease, because with these memory points, even if something really happened, he would have the ability to protect himself.

Although he looked forward to returning to the capital, he didn't forget to thoroughly search for all sorts of strange and unusual things in the city.

Every two weeks, he would write a letter and have it delivered to the distillery by fast horse, as the letter contained arrangements for the distillery.

Before he knew it, he had been in the capital for three months.

The three months that the Prince had mentioned were slowly coming to an end, and he was about to leave the capital. Therefore, he cherished the time that was left, and even bought a lot of things to give back to the people around him.

He bought a lot of everything he liked, from jewelry to fabrics; enough to fill a carriage.

That day, Luo Yunhe felt that it was about time, so he summoned the guards who were hiding in the shadows and explained his requirements.

The guard did not agree to his request immediately, but instead left for about an hour before reappearing before him.

After seeing the other party nod, Luo Yunhe followed him to the Prince's Mansion.

It has to be said that every time I come to the Prince's Mansion, I have a different feeling, and every time I am amazed.

However, Luo Yunhe was no longer as reserved as the first time, and instead followed the people directly into the courtyard.

The same number of maids were still moving about in the courtyard.

Everyone seemed to be extremely busy.

Following the guards, they arrived at the garden behind the palace. Inside the large pavilion, the prince sat, sipping tea and looking at the chess pieces in front of him.

The outside world only said that this prince was incorruptible, but given his age, he should have a princess or something, or at least some concubines. He had already visited this mansion twice, and he had not seen a single woman dressed in flamboyant clothes.

"Your Highness, the person has arrived!"

The prince waved his hand, and the guard immediately turned and left, leaving Luo Yunhe alone there.

He hesitated, wondering whether to sit down or continue standing and talking to the other person. After all, the other person was a prince, and he couldn't be so presumptuous...

"Miss Luo, please have a seat!"

"Then thank you very much, Your Highness!" After receiving a response, Luo Yunhe sat down opposite the other party, remaining quiet and waiting for him to speak.

The prince stared at the chessboard in front of him, holding chess pieces in his hands, black in his left hand and white in his right, playing against himself.

Luo Yunhe didn't understand how these chess pieces were placed, but he could still see the chessboard in front of him clearly.

In the very center sits a white stone, surrounded by intersecting black and white stones. The further you draw the board from the edge, the clearer the board becomes.

The pieces are clearly black and white, but they intersect in every place, and the black and white pieces are equally matched.

If one had to say who would win and who would lose in these two chess games, Luo Yunhe couldn't tell.

"Miss Luo, can you discern the changing trends or the final outcome of this chess game?"

She thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, actually I don't understand this kind of chess game at all, and I don't know how to play it."

However, if you absolutely have to make me choose one side to win, I think I would choose white.

Upon hearing Luo Yunhe's words, the Prince, who was studying the chessboard, stopped what he was doing and looked up at him.

"What do you mean by that, Miss Luo? Why did you choose the white pieces? In my opinion, the black pieces have a greater advantage."

"Your Highness, it's just my intuition, because I prefer white!"