Sheng Yunrong was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "Brother, it's so late, why are you still here to see me? What's the matter?"

Sheng Hongxiao frowned slightly and said, "Yunrong, have you ever felt anything wrong with the Sheng Mansion recently?"

Sheng Yunrong was slightly stunned and shook her head: "I have always felt that the Sheng Mansion is peaceful and there is nothing wrong. What's wrong, brother?"

Sheng Hongxiao said in a deep voice: "I recently discovered that there seems to be someone secretly colluding in the Sheng Mansion with ill intentions. I am worried that they will harm you."

Sheng Yunrong's face changed, and she asked nervously, "Brother, is this true? Then what should we do?"

Sheng Hongxiao gently patted Sheng Yunrong on the shoulder and comforted her, "You don't have to worry too much. I have arranged for my servants to investigate secretly. Once we find any clues, we will definitely bring these scums to justice. But during this period of time, you'd better go out less and stay in the mansion as much as possible."

Sheng Yunrong nodded and looked at Sheng Hongxiao worriedly: "Brother, you should be careful too. If you need me for anything, just tell me."

Sheng Hongxiao smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. You just need to stay in the mansion and protect yourself."

As the two were talking, the housekeeper of the Sheng Mansion came hurriedly and said, "Master, Miss, there is someone outside the door who wants to see you. He claims to be an old acquaintance of the Sheng Mansion."

Sheng Hongxiao frowned and said, "Old acquaintance? Do you know who he is?"

The butler shook his head: "The visitor did not reveal his name, but only said that he had something important to discuss and had to see the young master and young lady."

Sheng Yunrong hesitated slightly and said, "Brother, should we meet this old acquaintance? Maybe he really has something important to tell you."

Sheng Hongxiao pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, then please invite him in."

After a while, a middle-aged man walked into the flower hall of Sheng Mansion. He was wearing a green robe, with a thin face and a hint of anxiety in his eyes.

Sheng Hongxiao frowned slightly and said, "Who are you? What old relationship do you have with our Sheng Mansion? How dare you disturb us so late at night?"

The middle-aged man bowed slightly and said, "My name is Lin Jue. I met the old man of Sheng Mansion many years ago. I came here this time to ask for a favor."

Sheng Hongxiao and Sheng Yunrong looked at each other and said, "Mr. Lin, please speak."

Lin Jue said in a deep voice: "To be honest, I have recently discovered that someone is secretly colluding with the intention of harming the Sheng Mansion. I am worried that the Sheng Mansion will be implicated, so I came to inform you."

Sheng Hongxiao's eyes turned cold, and he said, "Mr. Lin, do you know that this kind of thing is very serious? If it is not true, how can you easily say it?"

Lin Jue said anxiously, "Master, if I tell a lie, I will be struck by lightning. I have collected evidence, and I just hope that the Sheng family can take precautions early."

Sheng Hongxiao nodded slightly and said, "Okay, Mr. Lin, give me the evidence first, and I will send someone to investigate the matter. If the evidence is conclusive, I will definitely bring these scums to justice."

Lin Jue took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Sheng Hongxiao: "Master, the evidence is all in this letter. I just hope that the Sheng family will be safe and sound."

Sheng Hongxiao took the letter and said in a deep voice, "Mr. Lin, I am very grateful. When this matter is settled, I will definitely come to thank you in person."

Lin Jue smiled slightly and said, "Master, I will take my leave now."

Sheng Hongxiao sent Lin Jue away, turned back to the flower hall, and sat opposite Sheng Yunrong. The two were silent, but their hearts were full of worries.

Sheng Yunrong gently held Sheng Hongxiao's hand and said, "Brother, no matter what happens, we must face it together. Sheng Mansion is our home, and we must not let anyone destroy it."

Sheng Hongxiao smiled slightly and held Sheng Yunrong's hand tightly: "Don't worry, sister, I will definitely protect the Sheng Mansion and you."

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Sheng Yunrong closed the door, came to Pei Jinxiao's side, and looked at him. Her eyes showed concern and expectation, as if asking something. Pei Jinxiao raised his head slightly and smiled faintly, as if to comfort her: "Miss Sheng, don't worry, everything is under control."

Sheng Yunrong bit her lip lightly and said hesitantly, "But, Lord Pei, there are undercurrents in the Sheng Mansion. I'm worried that you will be in danger."

Pei Jinxiao patted Sheng Yunrong's shoulder gently and said with a firm look in his eyes: "Don't worry, Miss Sheng. Since I dare to come to the Sheng Mansion, I naturally have a plan to deal with it. Moreover, with you by my side, I am more confident."

Sheng Yunrong blushed slightly when she heard this and lowered her head. She thought to herself that this Prince Pei was indeed not a simple man, as he could not only deal with the dangers of the Sheng Mansion, but also comfort a woman like her who was worried.

At this time, in the hall of Sheng Mansion, Sheng Yunrong's father, Lord Sheng, was chatting with several guests. Sheng Yunrong quietly pulled Pei Jinxiao's sleeve, signaling him to go to the hall together. When the two came to the door of the hall, Sheng Yunrong suddenly stopped and looked at Pei Jinxiao nervously.

Pei Jinxiao seemed to see through her thoughts. He smiled gently and whispered, "Don't worry, I will help you deal with it." After that, he took Sheng Yunrong's hand and walked into the hall together.

In the hall of Sheng Mansion, when the Lord Sheng and the guests saw Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao coming in together, they all stopped talking and looked over. Sheng Yunrong's father, Lord Sheng, had a flash of dissatisfaction in his eyes, but soon regained his composure.

Miss Sheng Yunrong of the Sheng Mansion sat opposite Pei Jinxiao. The Lord of the Sheng Mansion deliberately asked, "Prince Pei, what brings you to the Sheng Mansion today?" Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly and replied calmly, "Lord Sheng, I am here to visit the Sheng Mansion and to discuss something."

Upon hearing this, Lord Sheng's expression eased slightly and he nodded, "If that's the case, then just speak frankly."

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, then at Lord Sheng, and said slowly: "Lord Sheng, the power of the Sheng Mansion has grown in recent years, but at the same time, it has also attracted many enemies. This humble official is here to remind the Sheng Mansion to be careful and guard against it."

The head of the Sheng Mansion looked gloomy and said seriously: "Prince Pei, it is not your turn to interfere in the affairs of the Sheng Mansion."

Pei Jinxiao was not angry, but smiled faintly: "Sir Sheng, I did not intend to interfere in the affairs of the Sheng Mansion. I just did it out of good intentions. If something really happened to the Sheng Mansion, I am afraid that the entire Jin Dynasty would be implicated."

Upon hearing this, Lord Sheng was silent for a moment, then said, "Prince Pei, if that's the case, then tell me what you think."

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly and said, "The Sheng Mansion is now very powerful, but there are many hidden dangers within. If Lord Sheng does not rectify it in time, I am afraid that the foundation of the Sheng Mansion will gradually be shaken."

The face of the Lord of the Sheng Mansion became more serious, and he asked: "Prince Pei, what do you mean by internal hidden dangers?"

Pei Jinxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, then at the Lord of the Sheng Mansion, and said slowly: "Someone inside the Sheng Mansion is secretly colluding with outsiders and trying to usurp the power of the Sheng Mansion."

The face of the Lord of the Sheng Mansion changed drastically, and he said angrily: "Who is it? How dare you mess with the Sheng Mansion!"

Pei Jinxiao said: "Sir Sheng, I don't have any solid evidence. I am just reminding the Sheng family to be careful. As for who it is, you have to find out for yourself."

Lord Sheng pondered for a moment, and suddenly said to Sheng Yunrong: "Rong'er, you accompany Prince Pei to the guest room to rest first, I will come later."