As night fell, the Sheng Mansion was brightly lit. Sheng Yunrong sat in front of the window, looking at the starry night sky, praying in her heart that her elder brother, Prince Jing, would return safely.

Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door. Sheng Yunrong stood up immediately and saw Sheng Hongye and Pei Jinxiao walking in covered in dust.

"Brother, Prince Jing, are you okay?" Sheng Yunrong asked with concern.

Sheng Hongye dusted himself off and said with a smile, "Don't worry, we're fine. It's just that the situation in the palace is chaotic, so we must be vigilant."

Pei Jinxiao also said: "Yes, although the palace coup has been temporarily quelled, the mastermind behind it has not yet been found out, so we still need to be careful."

Sheng Yunrong nodded, turned around and ordered her servants to prepare wine and food to welcome the two heroes.

After three rounds of drinking, Sheng Yunrong asked, "Brother, Prince Jing, who do you think is the mastermind behind this palace coup?"

Sheng Hongye pondered and said, "This palace coup involves a wide range of issues, and it is difficult to find out at once. But according to my observation, there should be someone secretly manipulating it."

Pei Jinxiao said, "Yes, I feel the same way. We must find out the mastermind as soon as possible, otherwise the country will fall into endless war."

Sheng Yunrong said worriedly: "Then how should we deal with it?"

Sheng Hongye said: "For now, we must first ensure the safety of the Sheng Mansion. Secondly, we must strengthen our ties with the ministers in the court and jointly fight against the man behind the scenes."

Pei Jinxiao nodded and said, "Yes, we must unite as one and face the difficulties together. In addition, I will send someone to investigate secretly and make sure to find out the mastermind behind this."

Sheng Yunrong listened to the two heroes' analysis and gradually came up with an idea in her mind.

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Sheng Yunrong stood in the hall with a solemn expression, her eyes anxiously moving back and forth. The eldest brother Sheng Hongye frowned, and his deep eyes flashed with worry. The disappearance of Jing Wang Pei Jinxiao undoubtedly made the already tense atmosphere even more tense.

Sheng Yunrong bit her lower lip, turned to Sheng Hongye, and said firmly: "Brother, we must find Prince Jing as soon as possible. He is not only our prince, but also a friend of our Sheng Mansion. We can't just sit back and do nothing."

Sheng Hongye nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "I understand. This matter is of great importance. I will send people out to search immediately and notify the court to ask for their assistance."

At this time, a servant ran in hurriedly, holding an envelope in his hand, and panted: "Miss, this was found in Prince Jing's study. It may be the clue he left behind."

Sheng Yunrong took the envelope, opened it, and saw the words written on it: "My friends Sheng Hongye and Sheng Yunrong, I have been imprisoned in Beishan. Please come and rescue me as soon as possible."

Although the handwriting in the letter was illegible, it was still recognizable as the handwriting of Prince Jing. Sheng Yunrong tightly grasped the envelope and said to Sheng Hongye with a firm look in her eyes: "Brother, let's set off immediately to rescue Prince Jing from Beishan."

Sheng Hongye nodded and turned to make arrangements. Sheng Yunrong returned to her room, packed some necessary items, and then hurried to the hall.

On the way to Beishan, Sheng Yunrong and Sheng Hongye rode side by side. They were silent and worried. Sheng Yunrong couldn't help asking, "Brother, who do you think was responsible for the imprisonment of Prince Jing in Beishan?"

Sheng Hongye pondered for a moment and said, "Beishan is located in a remote area. There is no force nearby that can easily imprison Prince Jing. There must be something fishy about this matter. We must act carefully."

As they were talking, the two had already arrived at Beishan. Following the instructions in the letter, they found a hidden cave. The entrance to the cave was blocked by a huge rock. Sheng Hongye used his inner strength to move the rock away, revealing the entrance to the cave.

Sheng Yunrong looked into the cave nervously, took a deep breath, and said, "Brother, let's go in together."

It was dark inside the cave, so Sheng Hongye lit a tinder to illuminate the road ahead. They went deeper cautiously, and soon they heard a low singing voice coming from the front.

The singing became clearer and clearer. Sheng Hongye and Sheng Yunrong looked at each other and quickened their pace. Turning a corner, they saw Jing Wang Pei Jinxiao, who was tied to a pillar with obvious scars on his body.

Sheng Yunrong felt a pain in her heart, and she quickly stepped forward to untie Prince Jing. When Prince Jing saw them, he smiled gratefully: "Brother Sheng, Sister Sheng, you are finally here."

Sheng Hongye said: "Prince Jing, let's leave here as soon as possible. We should not stay here for long."

Prince Jing nodded, and the three of them walked out together. Just as they reached the entrance of the cave, a sudden gust of wind whistled, and a group of men in black appeared in front of them.

The man in black sneered, "Do you think you can leave Beishan so easily?"

Sheng Hongye's eyes turned cold, and he asked, "Who are you? Why do you want to imprison Prince Jing?"

The man in black laughed loudly: "You don't need to know who we are. Anyway, you can't leave here today."

Sheng Yunrong clenched her fists and said to Sheng Hongye and Prince Jing: "Brother, Prince Jing, let's go together."

The three of them looked at each other, attacked together, and started a fierce battle with the men in black. Sheng Hongye and Prince Jing were both highly skilled in martial arts, and Sheng Yunrong was not to be outdone. The three of them cooperated well and defeated the men in black one by one.

The men in black retreated, and Sheng Hongye said, "Let's leave here quickly to prevent them from coming again."

The three of them quickly left Beishan and returned to Sheng Mansion. Sheng Yunrong treated Prince Jing's injuries, and Prince Jing was filled with emotion: "If it weren't for you guys saving me this time, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to survive."

Sheng Hongye said: "Prince Jing, there must be something fishy about this incident. We must get to the bottom of it."

Prince Jing nodded, and the three of them discussed it and decided to secretly investigate the matter and find out who was behind it.

Sheng Yunrong looked at her elder brother's back, a trace of worry flashed across her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Miss Sheng, have you ever heard of 'destiny'?" Pei Jinxiao's voice echoed in her ears.

Sheng Yunrong shook her head slightly. She knew that Pei Jinxiao was not someone who would easily reveal secrets. Since he mentioned it, he must have his reasons.

"The Mandate of Heaven means that the fate of the country is determined by God's will. And at this moment, we are facing a major change." Pei Jinxiao's voice was low, revealing an unquestionable firmness.

"Change?" Sheng Yunrong frowned. She didn't quite understand what Pei Jinxiao meant.

"Yes, change. Your Majesty is old, and the battle for the throne is becoming more and more fierce. We must ensure the safety of the Queen and Your Majesty, and also protect you and your family." There was a determination in Pei Jinxiao's eyes.

At this moment, Sheng Hongye and Pei Jinxiao walked into the hall together, with serious expressions on their faces.

"Brother, Prince Jing, you are back." Sheng Yunrong stood up to greet them.

Sheng Hongye nodded, walked straight to Sheng Yunrong, and whispered, "The situation is urgent. The Queen and His Majesty have been moved to a safe place. We must strengthen our precautions to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly. She knew that this meant that everyone in the Sheng Mansion would join in this defense battle.

"Miss Sheng, I have something to ask of you." Pei Jinxiao walked up to Sheng Yunrong with a sincere look in his eyes. "In the days to come, you may encounter some dangers. I hope you can trust me. No matter what happens, I will protect you."

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.