Front yard reception room.
Chen Changyun looked at Yuan Yun, who was standing behind him dressed as a servant, and suddenly felt uneasy, so he was about to get up.
Yuan Yun said, "Chen Changshi, you should sit properly. What kind of talk is it for you to stand with me like this!"
"Anyway, he hasn't arrived yet, so I'll stay with you... Ah Yun, you can stand here for a while."
“If you’re going to pretend, then pretend to be convincing, you know how to act, right?” Yuan Yun pressed Chen Changyun’s shoulder down and said, “Just focus on completing the task my brother gave you, don’t worry about me.”
Chen Changyun took a deep breath, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then frowned and said, "The tea is cold. The servants in the Right Prime Minister's residence are too unruly."
Yuan Yun said, "You must remember these details carefully."
"Understood!" Chen Changyun nodded and said, "His Majesty ordered me to observe what kind of person Zhao Cheng is. We not only need to see how he behaves and listen to what he says, but also to get a true picture of the situation in the Right Prime Minister's residence."
"Chen Changshi is indeed a clever man; my brother has a good eye."
Chen Changyun immediately straightened up and said solemnly, "Thank you... for the compliment, A-Yun!"
"Who would be looking for me so late?"
At this moment, Zhao Cheng, with his clothes open and half of his chest exposed, entered the room before his angry voice could be heard.
Chen Changyun stood up to greet him, only to see Zhao Cheng walk in with a displeased expression.
Yuan Yun also looked at Zhao Cheng curiously, her gaze first drawn to the red marks on his jaw and neck, and her face immediately turned red.
Chen Changyun quickly replied, "I am truly sorry to disturb you so late at night, young prime minister!"
"Knowing you're guilty, why did you come?" Zhao Cheng didn't invite Chen Changyun to sit down, but instead sat down himself, one leg propped on the tea table, and said, "This young master just had a beauty in his arms, and hasn't even started yet..."
Zhao Cheng glanced at Yuan Yun and paused for a moment.
Good heavens, he actually brought a female attendant with him!
Under Zhao Cheng's gaze, Yuan Yun did not flinch but met his eyes openly.
In his previous life, Zhao Cheng couldn't understand why some TV dramas featured women dressed as men. It was obvious at a glance that they were women, but the characters in the drama couldn't tell.
For example, right now, this woman still dares to look him in the eye, as if she's convinced he can't tell.
But... you don't even have an Adam's apple!
Young lady!!!
Zhao Cheng continued, "Speak quickly if you have something to say, lest you spoil my mood!"
Chen Changyun was also somewhat surprised. He had heard that this young prime minister was a playboy, but he did not expect him to be like this.
Rude and immoral...
Not low-key at all...
He doesn't resemble the Right Chancellor in any way!
Could it be... that he's not the Right Chancellor's biological son?
"Hey, Fatty, I'm asking you a question!" Zhao Cheng had no idea that Chen Changyun had already begun to doubt his bloodline genes, and urged him impatiently.
Chen Changyun smiled and said, "Young Prime Minister, I have come from Changsui to investigate your case and Wang Yufeng's case."
"Are you a liar?" Zhao Cheng sneered. "How much money do you want? Tell me!"
Chen Changyun was a little confused and asked, "What do you mean?"
"The people the imperial court sent to investigate just left this afternoon! He Yin, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice! Do you believe I won't send someone to summon him right now and have you, you swindler, arrested?"
"I knew that Lord He Yin had arrived this afternoon, so I came to visit him this evening."
Chen Changyun waved his hand and laughed, "But who said that the imperial court can only send one person to investigate a case?"
What proof do you have?
Chen Changyun walked up to Zhao Cheng and took out his 'Attendant' badge.
Zhao Cheng's eyes lit up, and he immediately sat up straight, reaching out to touch it, saying, "I don't understand what brand this is, but judging from the workmanship, it's quite valuable! You... are you really from Changsui?"
Chen Changyun nodded.
“Could it be…” Zhao Cheng stretched out his left hand and trembled.
Chen Changyun didn't understand, but he still nodded subconsciously.
Zhao Cheng immediately stood up and shouted at Zhao Wu, "What are you all standing there for?! Our honored guest has arrived, hurry up and serve the midnight snack!!"
"Bring out all my best wines!!"
"Yes, yes, yes!!" Zhao Wu immediately scurried away.
Before long, a group of servants brought in more than a dozen dishes, along with fine wine, snacks, and even hot tea.
The food was served so quickly, it was as if it were waiting right outside.
Chen Changyun was somewhat surprised and murmured, "Young Prime Minister, life in your Right Prime Minister's residence... is truly wonderful..."
"That's only possible if you come!" Zhao Cheng patted Chen Changyun on the shoulder, as if welcoming an old friend: "Come on, brother, is this your first time at the Right Prime Minister's residence? Let's drink until we drop tonight!"
As he spoke, Zhao Cheng snapped his fingers.
Zhao Wu carried a wooden box over and placed it on the table.
Chen Changyun asked in confusion, "What is this?"
Zhao Cheng reached out and hooked the lid of the wooden box open a crack, revealing a dazzling golden light inside.
"It's just a small token of my appreciation."
Chen Changyun said in a flustered manner, "Young Prime Minister, you are too kind!!"
"Of course, of course."
"That's not appropriate."
"Yes, yes."
Zhao Cheng glanced at Yuan Yun and said, "Don't just stand there like an idiot. Your master is just being polite. Why don't you hurry up and accept it for him?"
Yuan Yun remained calm and casually carried the wooden box to the side, which frightened Chen Changyun so much that his face turned pale.
He wasn't worried that the princess would see him accepting bribes...
Instead, he was accepting bribes, and the eldest princess was helping him carry the gifts!
As luck would have it, Zhao Cheng then added, "Your attendant is rather ignorant and needs to be taught a lesson!"
Chen Changyun wished he could cover Zhao Cheng's mouth, sweat dripping from his forehead, and said, "Young Prime Minister, let's drink and chat. Could you tell me about the case?"
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