He Zheng nodded. "Also, I have spies in the princess's residence. If it is really Yongjia's doing, someone will report it to me when she takes action."
Xie Qingyao smacked her lips.
Why are his people everywhere?
It is really not easy for others to do something bad.
There is something fishy about this matter.
The assassin chose last night as the time to strike, as it happened to be the Xie family's Lantern Festival. Xie Qingyao would have relaxed her vigilance, and the maids around her would have gone out to play.
Only An Guohou and Xi Feng were left by Xie Qingyao's side.
It should be foolproof. As long as one is caught off guard... then success can be achieved.
But the assassin miscalculated one thing. The presence of Marquis Anguo was the biggest obstacle.
He Zheng's expression was stern: "Let the people from the Dark Chamber investigate."
Xi Feng was startled for a moment, then replied, "Yes, I'll do it right away."
Once the secret cabinet is activated, the person behind the scenes will have no chance of escaping.
Xie Qingyao didn't ask what the Dark Pavilion was. She held her chin with one hand and said leisurely, "When we return to Shangjing, I have a hot spring villa halfway up the mountain that will open soon. I'll let the Marquis's people take over then."
"The villa only welcomes high-ranking officials, royal relatives, and nobles. It is perfect for gathering intelligence."
The villa is full of He Zheng's people, so it is more than just a place for vacation and enjoyment.
At first, Xie Qingyao built this villa in order to make money from princes and nobles, but gradually she changed her mind.
She wants both money and power.
On the surface, it is her business, but secretly it is an intelligence gathering center.
Hearing this, He Zheng pinched Xie Qingyao's cheek, looked at her, and chuckled.
"good."
She is the most touching treasure God has given him.
Anyone who touches her will be killed.
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