The next day, in the Imperial Study, Zhou Jingzhi remained silent with a gloomy face.
Just now, Jian Hong revealed Jian Yang's plan in its entirety. With each sentence he spoke, Jian Yang saw Zhou Jingzhi's face grow colder. By the time he finished speaking, the man was so cold that he was almost frozen.
Jian Yang smiled awkwardly. She really hadn't expected Zhou Jingzhi to react this way, and for a moment she didn't know whether she should speak or not.
"Ayang, there's no need to bring this up again. I'll find a way. You can't put yourself in such a dangerous situation." Zhou Jingzhi frowned as he looked at Jian Yang, seemingly genuinely angry.
“I know you’re worried about me, but is there a better way? We can’t just keep waiting, can we?” Jian Yang asked Zhou Jingzhi and Jian Hong.
Upon hearing Jian Yang's words, Zhou Jingzhi grabbed Jian Yang's shoulders with both hands, forcing her to face him.
“What’s the point of waiting? Ah Yang, why do you always use such dangerous methods? Do you know I’m scared too?” Zhou Jingzhi’s voice trembled slightly.
He had already lost Jian Yang once, and he didn't want to experience that heartache a second time. There was only one Jian Yang in this world, and he didn't want her to take any risks.
Jian Yang was stunned for a moment, then broke into a bright smile, which made Zhou Jingzhi somewhat lost in thought.
"Don't worry, I will definitely be careful this time and won't risk my life."
“Zhou Jingzhi, I want to stand by your side. I want to share everything with you, instead of hiding behind you. Do you understand?” Jian Yang said earnestly, looking at Zhou Jingzhi.
Seeing that Zhou Jingzhi remained silent, Jian Yang continued, "My brother and I have found out that Zhou Jing'an's informant in the Prime Minister's residence is most likely Aunt Wang. He already knows that I haven't left the capital. No matter how hard we try to hide, Zhou Jing'an will come looking for me sooner or later."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jingzhi released Jian Yang, looking preoccupied.
He seemed somewhat convinced.
Jian Yang continued, "As long as I don't leave the capital, I'll be in danger at any time. Rather than waiting to die, we might as well take the initiative and lure Zhou Jing'an into revealing a weakness."
Zhou Jingzhi knew very well that Jian Yang's solution was the best option available, but he could not risk her safety under any circumstances.
"If that's the case, who will guarantee your safety?" Zhou Jingzhi asked.
Seeing Zhou Jingzhi's words, Jian Yang knew there was room for negotiation, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief. She picked up Zhou Jingzhi's arm and shook it:
"You guarantee my safety! With you here, what do I have to be afraid of? I am Jian Yang!"
Hearing Jian Yang say that, Zhou Jingzhi's ears turned a little red. Jian Hong, who was next to him, coughed and glared at Jian Yang.
"What? Has your little sister forgotten about her brother because she's found someone she likes?"
Jian Yang quickly pulled Jian Hong aside and laughed, "How could that be! I still have my brother, he will definitely protect me too, right?"
"You!" Jian Hong said, then flicked Jian Yang's nose with his hand and laughed.
"Then you must remember that no matter what, your safety is the most important thing, okay?" Zhou Jingzhi looked at Jian Yang with affection.
Upon hearing this, Jian Yang hurriedly raised three fingers and swore, "I, Jian Yang, will definitely take good care of my life! I will never put myself in danger!"
Seeing his younger sister's expression, Jian Hong burst out laughing, and Zhou Jingzhi also smiled broadly.
After making the plan, Jian Yang and Jian Hong returned to the Prime Minister's residence.
In recent days, Jian Yang noticed that she seemed to be being watched, and could feel a gaze following her from time to time.
Today, as Jian Yang was about to go out, she caught a glimpse of a pale yellow figure hiding not far away. Pretending not to see it, she walked out of the back door of the Prime Minister's residence.
Who else could that figure be but Wang Shi? She saw that Jian Yang was carrying a bundle on her back and hurriedly followed after her.
After Jian Yang went out, she put on a veil to completely cover her face, looked around for a moment, and then quickly walked west.
Wang was overjoyed at the sight, thinking that she would have a great harvest today. She did not see the triumphant smile on Jian Yang's face under the veil.
Wang followed Jian Yang all the way to an inn. After seeing Jian Yang go in and talk to the innkeeper before going upstairs, Wang hurriedly went in as well.
He slipped a few silver ingots to the innkeeper and asked with a smile, "Does the innkeeper know which room that young lady was staying in? Could you tell me what she just said to you?"
Seeing the innkeeper frown, Wang said in a low voice, "To be honest, I am the mother of that young lady from earlier. She had a falling out with her family and ran away from home. I just wanted to know where my daughter lives, and I have no other intentions."
After saying this, Wang picked up a handkerchief and wiped away non-existent tears, looking like a loving mother with good intentions.
The innkeeper then accepted the money and said with a smile, "So that's how it is. That young lady stayed in room number three of the Heavenly category. She just told me that if anyone came to ask, I should say that I had never seen her before, and not to tell anyone."
Wang nodded happily, thanked the shopkeeper profusely, stuffed another silver ingot into his hand, and then hurriedly left.
She didn't see that Jian Yang was sitting upstairs watching her performance with a cold smile. "My aunt is really a drama queen," Jian Yang thought to herself.
Now, it all depends on Aunt Wang's abilities.
After leaving the inn, Wang hurriedly returned to the Prime Minister's residence, where she wrote and drew in her room before quickly calling a carriage to leave.
Jian Hong arrived at the house early this time and was sitting on the upper floor observing everything.
As soon as Wang entered the courtyard, the plain-looking man from before followed her in. Wang handed him a letter and then left.
This time, Jian Hong did not follow the man. After seeing Wang leave, he also left. He only needed to ensure that the message was sent out.
About half an hour later, the letter was delivered to Zhou Jing'an inside the Chen Prince's residence.
The letter read: "Jian Yang is currently staying at Jinli Inn, in room number three of the 'Tian' section, and is carrying a bundle with him."
Zhou Jing'an stood up abruptly: "Come with me."
The guards responded immediately and soon stood before Zhou Jing'an. Just as Zhou Jing'an was about to lead his men to capture Jian Yang, he suddenly sensed that something was amiss.
"Wait a minute." Zhou Jing'an sat back down in his chair, carefully recalling how the message had been transmitted.
If Jian Yang were willing, he believed that with her abilities, she would never let Wang Shi discover her whereabouts so easily, unless she did it on purpose. Luring the snake out of its hole? Interesting, very interesting.
Thinking of this, Zhou Jing'an's eyes gleamed with excitement. She was indeed the woman he had set his sights on.
Zhou Jing'an picked up a pen and paper and wrote something. A slight smile appeared on his lips as he said with ill intent, "Go and deliver this letter to Lord Xiahou."
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