Murong Yan immediately wrote the letter and gave it to Fu Yi to take to Haoyue Kingdom on the merchant ship.
While they were anxiously waiting, they received a reply from Pei Zhiyuan.
Pei Zhiyuan denied their speculated intentions and declined the meeting request with Yanyang Kingdom.
After all, he is a politician and is highly vigilant about Yanyang National Security.
When Fu Yi asked about the armorer who drew the blueprint, Pei Zhiyuan simply said that it was a state secret and it might not be convenient to disclose it.
Since the Haoyue people were extremely wary of foreign merchants, especially those involved in confidential work, Fu Yi made inquiries from many sources but was unable to find out any information about the armorer.
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The other side
The Third Prince's Mansion
Murong Yao and Xu Wanrong were plotting in the mansion.
"Now that Uncle Ling is missing, Lord Shen has resigned, and the Young Master of Dongyi City has been found, isn't it time to take action?"
Murong Yao waved his fan calmly. After Uncle Ling disappeared, he joined forces with Liu's disciples and replaced some people in important positions.
The commanders of the Maritime Customs' River Patrol Team, the Imperial Guards, and the City Patrol Guards were almost all replaced by confidants of the Ye and Liu families.
Due to the sudden changes in Xiling City, Murong Yao missed the opportunity to propose to Princess Lin, and could only settle for the second best and take Ye Xueruo as his concubine.
But Murong Yao was absorbed in the struggle for power and spent all day with Miss Xu, neglecting Ye Xueruo.
"Has the young master of Dongyi City been invited to the capital?" Xu Wanrong sat upright on the chair, with a light of expectation in her gentle and tender almond eyes.
"You seem very interested in him?" Murong Yao walked forward and poked Xu Wanrong's chin with the bone of his fan. His deep voice was lowered, "It seems like you have been looking forward to seeing him for a long time?"
Xu Wanrong replied calmly: "I am interested in everyone, and I am also interested in Princess Shen."
"Princess Shen is indeed a surprise. I never thought that my weak and useless brother on the imperial archery range would be such a beauty.
Tell me, she didn't give us up in the last kidnapping case. Is she interested in me?"
At this time, the guards from the Prince's Mansion came to report: "General Ye and Young Master Jiang request an audience."
Xu Wanrong chuckled mischievously, "What do you think?"
Murong Yao quickly put away his folding fan and sighed, "This prince has been thinking about this for more than half a year, but still can't figure it out. How did this prince, with his handsome appearance, lose to Ye Fan?"
"Maybe she likes Wu Fu."
"Murong Yan must have discovered her secret long ago, which is why he clings to her all the time. He even asked the emperor to grant us a marriage, but was rejected by Lord Shen.
You don't even know how to retreat when faced with difficulties, and you are so shameless."
"Are we just going to let Young Master Jiang and General Ye wait outside the door?"
Murong Yao glanced at the impatient Xu Wanrong and replied, "Please come to the front hall for a chat."
Murong Yao hosted a banquet to entertain Song Lin and Ye Fan.
During the meal, Xu Wanrong poured wine for Song Lin gracefully and gently, and chatted with him, appearing a little attentive.
"Young Master Jiang is indeed a handsome man with a face as handsome as a jade, just as charming and dashing as your father, City Lord Jiang, when he was young."
Song Lin was not good at dealing with it and only responded with a faint smile.
"This is Miss Xu from the Censorate." When Ye Fan mentioned Xu Wanrong, his eyes were full of longing.
Song Lin glanced back at Ye Fan and immediately understood what he meant.
It turns out that this silly boy likes the girl who is pouring wine for him.
He got straight to the point and said, "Third Prince, my father is very grateful for your help in taking Dongyi City, so he sent me and Brother Ye to Yong'an City to assist you."
"Young Master Jiang, you're too polite. To be honest, the current Crown Prince is arrogant, erratic, and violent, causing widespread resentment among the people in his jurisdiction.
He colluded with my cousin who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and took human lives lightly.
This prince cannot bear to see that he has harmed General Ye's family, so he is thinking of impeaching him in front of the emperor.
But I didn't expect that my uncle would be demoted and my relatives would be exiled. It was really miserable.
Song Lin pursed his lips slightly, not wanting to listen to this man's polite words of pity. Murong Yao wanted to impeach the prince simply to fight for power.
None of this has anything to do with him.
"Don't worry, Third Prince. Our young master is highly skilled in martial arts and will definitely be able to lend you a hand."
Ye Fan looked towards the palace entrance, "By the way, why isn't my sister here today?"
The maidservant beside her replied, "Madam Ye has caught a cold, and we are worried that the disease may spread to you nobles."
Murong Yao immediately ordered, "Go and invite Concubine Ye out quickly. Her brother wants to see her. Tell her to come out and greet him quickly."
Song Lin frowned slightly and immediately lost his favor towards Murong Yao.
He looked at Xu Wanrong, who was diligently pouring wine for him, and asked, "Is this lady your principal wife?"
Xu Wanrong immediately denied it, "No, no, the Third Prince and I are just good friends. I came to the banquet today at his invitation."
Murong Yao was slightly dissatisfied with Xu Wanrong's answer, but he asked, "Young Master Jiang is young and handsome. I wonder if he is married?"
Song Lin said bluntly, "Yes."
Xu Wanrong's smiling face froze, and she asked, "Oh, why didn't the young master bring his wife to the banquet?"
Song Lin said in a deep voice, "It's not convenient for her. She is in Haoyue Country, and I haven't had time to pick her up yet."
Xu Wanrong whispered, "Oh, so you're from Haoyue.
I heard that Young Master Jiang lived among the people of Haoyue in his early years. I think your wife must be a kind and simple girl."
The implication is that she is actually a village girl.
Song Lin didn't answer, but raised his hand and drank the wine in the glass.
At this time, a cough was heard at the door. Ye Xueruo looked a little haggard. She held a handkerchief in her hand, covered her mouth and coughed softly.
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