Fu Ciyi said calmly, "There is a way. The most convenient way is to find some famous singers and actresses. As the son of a Duke, you should have some connections to find them."
Yan Xinghe sneered, "How can I find a way? Go find it yourself."
"If I had a connection, would I still seek cooperation with you?" Fu Ciyi shook his head.
Yan Xinghe threw all the chess pieces into the chess basket: "In that case, there's no need to play chess anymore."
Fu Ciyi raised his hand: "No, you are the best candidate for cooperation."
"Where do I start?" Yan Xinghe raised his eyes and glanced at him, "I'll give you a chance to explain clearly."
Fu Ciyi smiled faintly, "It's common knowledge that you and I don't get along. We were rivals during the imperial examinations, and in the Hanlin Academy as well. And when it comes to the cabinet, you've been picking on me more than once."
Yan Xinghe followed with a smile: "Indeed."
Yan Funing didn't bother them. After the painting was completely dry, she ordered someone to send it for framing and left the study.
Seeing her leave, Fu Ciyi continued, "Actually, there's another most effective method, which is to start with the beauty Zhuangzi. This way, we can completely bring down the Crown Prince."
"Beauty Manor." Yan Xinghe murmured, "It is indeed a method, but the risks are also great. After all, many court officials are involved, and ordinary people can't enter the manor."
Fu Ciyi said calmly, "Indeed, only those with a personal letter from the Crown Prince can enter. It's so densely packed with traps that it's difficult for ordinary people to investigate. That's why I'm seeking your cooperation. You can publicize the fact that we're at odds. The Crown Prince will surely try to win you over, and you can take the opportunity to surrender to him. That way, we can get firsthand information and fully grasp the case involving the beautiful Zhuangzi and the court officials involved."
Yan Xinghe said in an unhappy tone, "Just now you asked me to go find a famous singing girl, and now you want me to fool around in the Prince's Beauty Manor? Finding a famous singing girl is one thing, but fooling around, do you dare to tell my sister about this?"
"Isn't that asking you to go? It's not me who's going."
Fu Ciyi lowered his eyes with a smile, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea as if nothing had happened.
"What a calculated plan." Yan Xinghe laughed angrily, "Who do you think I am?"
"Second uncle." Fu Ciyi raised his eyes and smiled again, "I believe you have the ability to keep yourself clean. I also want to find others to cooperate with, but you are the most worthy person to cooperate with."
Yan Xinghe shook his head, pondered for a moment, but did not express his opinion.
Fu Ciyi added, "If I have time, I'll disguise myself and pretend to be your follower to accompany you. You can wait for the Crown Prince to win you over, and then surrender. How about that?"
Yan Xinghe remained silent.
Fu Ciyi continued, "There's something I think I need to let you know. Yan Yan'er is now in the Crown Prince's residence, and has become the Crown Prince's plaything. The Crown Prince kept her even though he knew she had just had a miscarriage, because she has a birthmark on her lower back that's the same as Ningning's."
Hearing this, Yan Xinghe's face darkened: "The prince is coveting my sister?"
"Few people know about this, so the prince is doing well in keeping it secret."
"I agree to cooperate with you." Yan Xinghe finally said.
That night, Yan Funing and Fu Ciyi had dinner at the Yan family and then returned to the Fu family.
As soon as he returned to his residence, Fu Ciyi went to the study.
Yan Funing returned to the main courtyard.
In the study in the front yard, Fu Ciyi instructed Leng Feng: "Select a few of the strongest people and go to the blacksmith shop on East Third Street to help."
Leng Feng was curious: "Sir, what kind of weapon are you going to make?"
"Yes, a repeating crossbow and a horizontal sword."
"Good weapon." Leng Feng agreed happily, "I will go to Nanshan to select people tonight."
Fu Ciyi nodded and said to Jiang He Hu Hai, "I asked you to check on the woman with the mole on her left eyebrow. Do you have any news?"
Fu Jiang bowed and said, "We haven't found any information yet. Please give us some more time."
"Okay." Fu Ciyi turned his gaze to Leng Ying and said, "Select a few people to keep a close eye on the movements of Prince Jin's Mansion during this period of time."
Leng Ying clasped his fists and said yes.
After assigning the tasks, Fu Ciyi returned to the main courtyard.
In the small study in the main courtyard, Yan Funing was making eye ointment by lamplight.
She was weak and her hands were sore from grinding the medicine. She looked up and saw him coming back, and waved to him: "Husband, help me."
"Are you tired of such a small thing?" Fu Ciyi frowned slightly.
"What are you talking about? This is eye ointment I made for Mom. It needs to be ground very finely. Otherwise, it will hurt when applied to the inside of the eyelids, and it will also affect the effect."
"I'll do it." Fu Ciyi pulled up his sleeves.
"Wash your hands first." Yan Funing pointed to the basin beside her. "I'm worried that since my mother is blind, it will be inconvenient for her to return to the palace. Although I don't know how long it will take for her eyes to recover, at least she can see the light sooner."
Fu Ciyi washed his hands carefully: "Well, you are thoughtful."
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The weather was fine the next day.
After the emperor took the medicine with two new ingredients, he felt warmer and more energetic, and immediately announced a morning court session.
Many court officials in the prince's camp saw that the emperor looked good, and they all wondered whether there was something wrong with the information given by the prince.
After the morning court session ended, some people went directly to the Prince's Mansion.
When the prince heard the news, his eyes turned cold.
On the other side, Mrs. Cai sent her concubine Cai Muge onto the carriage.
"Your sister lives a lonely life in the Crown Prince's Mansion. As a concubine, it's not easy for her to return to her parents' home often. Go over there today and spend some time with her."
Cai Muge nodded: "Yes, mother."
"If she wants you to stay in the Prince's Mansion for a few more days, just agree. I will take care of your aunt." Mrs. Cai said again.
Cai Muge had no choice but to agree again.
I don't know why, but my aunt made my father angry last night and he punished her by making her reflect on her mistakes behind closed doors.
Today, her stepmother said that she would help talk to her father. Since she was asked to accompany her stepmother, she should naturally agree to such a small matter.
She didn't have to agree.
But the stepmother and the concubine usually don't get along. If the stepmother takes advantage of the situation, the concubine will be in big trouble.
Thinking of this, she decided to go and accompany Cai Mushi.
Mrs. Cai gave the maid in the carriage a look, and soon the carriage drove away.
When Cai Mushi heard the news, she specially arranged a yard for Cai Muge to live in.
When Cai Muge arrived, her elder sister Cai Mushi greeted her warmly and personally took her to the courtyard.
She took her hand and said gently, "Sister is finally here. Finally, there is someone I can talk to in confidence. This is the yard prepared for you. You can stay here peacefully for the next few days."
"elder sister."
Cai Muge didn't know what her elder sister was doing, so she just looked around.
She was shocked to see that the accommodation conditions were better than those at the Cai family.
Cai Mushi continued, "You also know that the Crown Princess and I have a bad relationship. I really have no one to talk to in this mansion. Now that you are here, I am so happy."
Only then did Cai Muge let down his guard.
That night, the two sisters had dinner together.
Seeing Cai Muge drinking the drugged wine without any precautions, Cai Mushi smiled and picked up some food for her.
"Eat more food, how can you just drink alcohol?"
Cai Muge held her forehead and said, "Sister, why am I dizzy?"
"Did you catch a cold on the way?" Cai Mushi asked, "Someone come..."
Someone immediately came in and asked, "What do you want, Concubine?"
With a bang, Cai Muge fell on the dining table.
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