Feng Hongyu returned to the East Palace absent-mindedly, still thinking about what Feng Qingqing had told him.
If she didn't do what Feng Qingqing asked her to do, her father would be in a precarious situation.
But how could she bring herself to murder him?
Feng Hongyu frowned at the feeling of being caught in the middle. She didn't know what to do to keep her father safe without hurting the prince.
"Concubine, what's wrong with you? You've been in a daze since you came back."
The maid walked up to Feng Hongyu and asked softly.
"fine."
Anyway, there is no need to rush. Wait until you can think of a solution that satisfies both parties before taking action.
Thinking of this, Feng Hongyu's frown relaxed.
"What has His Royal Highness been doing lately?"
Upon hearing this, the maid quickly said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been out of the palace quite often recently, so he must be quite busy."
Often go out of the palace?
Feng Hongyu couldn't help but think of the smell of medicine on the prince's body when she went to get a book from him last time.
She narrowed her eyes. She hadn't thought much about it before, but now she had a hunch that this might be a big deal, and it was related to the prince's frequent trips out of the palace recently.
"I understand. You can leave now."
After sending the maid away, Feng Hongyu began to seriously think about where the smell of medicine on the prince came from.
The person who could have been contaminated by the smell of medicine must be someone close to the prince. Feng Hongyu propped up her chin and began to eliminate those close to the prince one by one.
The emperor attends the morning court every day, so he is naturally in good health.
She had just seen the little princess today and didn't look sick.
Then there are only a few other princes.
Thinking of this, Feng Hongyu stood up suddenly.
If this is true, can I tell Feng Qingqing this news and change her mind about wanting me to assassinate the prince?
Feng Qingqing calmed down and sat back in her chair.
Feng Qingqing was not so stupid as to not be able to tell which was more important, the prince or the crown prince.
Unless this person is on par with the prince.
What Feng Hongyu didn't know was that after she left the cloth shop, Lao Zhu gathered a few people to discuss how to sneak into the palace at night.
"Old Zhu, this is not good. Why are we exploring the palace at night?"
One of them echoed, "Yes, the princess didn't give any orders."
Old Zhu glanced at the two of them.
"We have to test whether the city defense map is real. If it is fake, wouldn't it harm the princess?"
"But if it's true, wouldn't we alert the enemy if we go there?"
"The princess has ordered you to obey me."
Old Zhu's face darkened. "Prepare your bows and arrows tomorrow night. We won't get close, but will first explore the defenses of the Tianqi Palace."
He thought carefully about Feng Hongyu's performance today. If she really had feelings for the prince, it was not impossible that she would take the opportunity to trick them.
The princess was far away in Li Country, and news could not be transmitted in time, so he could only try for the princess in advance.
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Yu Yiluo returned to Zuihua Palace and walked to the door when she heard the emperor's voice coming from inside.
She walked in and the emperor waved at her with a smile.
"Luo'er is back, come quickly. Your mother and I have discussed having a family dinner tomorrow night. I wish you and your mother a smooth journey."
"Okay," Yu Yiluo said happily, "Let some of the royal brothers come along so we can have fun together."
[Just in time to see what Feng Hongyu's mission is this time. ]
"Eunuch Cao, did you hear that? Go and tell the princes and princesses to come to Concubine Xian's place for dinner tomorrow night."
"Yes, I'll do it right away."
Eunuch Cao turned and walked out, heading towards the East Palace first.
When the prince received the news, he knew why the emperor did this. He thought that Luo'er had confirmed the time to go to Li Kingdom.
My father thought of holding this family dinner, but in fact it was to see Luo'er off.
"Thank you for your help, Eunuch Cao. I understand."
"No need to bother. I still need to inform the other princes. I will take my leave now."
As soon as Eunuch Cao left, the Crown Prince said to Lin Qi, "Go and tell the concubine to attend with me."
Feng Hongyu was just worrying about how to judge whether his guess was correct when he received a message from Lin Qi.
She suppressed the excitement in her heart and told herself that this was a good opportunity.
Since it is a family dinner, these princes will definitely attend. The one who will not attend is the sick person.
"Thank you, Guard Lin. Will the other princes' wives also be present?"
Feng Hongyu came back to his senses and asked softly.
"Of course they will. The other two princesses will also attend. There is no need for the concubine to feel uncomfortable."
"That's good."
Feng Hongyu pretended to be relieved and sent Lin Qi out.
Lin Qi looked calm on the surface, but in his heart he felt that Feng Hongyu was too strange.
Feeling strange, he went to the study to report to the prince.
"Your Highness, why did the concubine ask the other princes' wives if they would attend? Isn't her mission to assassinate you?"
Why would you ask other princesses about assassinating the Crown Prince?
"She won't kill me unless it's absolutely necessary."
The prince practiced calligraphy seriously without even lifting his eyelids.
"Now I guess he has changed his target and wants to deal with someone else."
"So it seems that the concubine really has feelings for the prince?"
That's why I can't bear to do it.
The prince chuckled, "Lin Qi, I've taught you that you can't just look at the surface of things. If Feng Hongyu really killed me, do you think she would still be alive?"
She might not have killed him out of affection, but more importantly, she didn't want to die.
"So who is she trying to deal with now?"
Lin Qi was confused. He used to think he was quite smart, but how come he seemed to have no brains in front of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?
The prince put down his pen and walked aside to wash his hands. "When was the last time Feng Hongyu and I had contact?"
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