Jiang Qianhu stood in Beizhen Fusi, deep in thought.

"Don't you have any idea at all?" he asked, looking at the two Royal Guards in front of him.

The two Elite Guards shook their heads.

"Not at all," they said.

"Master Jiang, what crime did the woman living in Guan Temple commit? If it was so important, why didn't they capture her and just monitor her?" A Jinyiwei couldn't help but ask, "Is it to be bait or something else?"

Jiang Qianhu frowned.

"Is that what you should be asking?" he said. "Just do your job. Why ask so many questions?"

The Jinyiwei were embarrassed.

"Of course we know, but the instructions for this matter are not coherent. If we know what case and who it is related to, it will be easier to investigate," he said.

"Do you think everything is so easy?" Jiang Qianhu snorted.

When the Royal Guards saw that he kept silent, they knew they could not ask any more questions and retreated.

Captain Jiang frowned.

That woman was a palace maid who was released from the palace. She originally served the prince. However, there were many palace maids who served the prince who were released from the palace. It was indeed a bit strange that only this one received so much attention.

And it’s more about protection than concern.

No matter what, it should be related to the late crown prince. Lu Yunqi handled all the matters concerning the late crown prince himself without even telling him.

“Some things the less you know the better.”

Lu Yunqi once said this to him.

Although Lu Yunqi has a reputation for being cold and ruthless, he is still very nice to the people of the Imperial Guard.

If you don't let him ask, then he won't ask. He will just do his job.

Captain Jiang was just daydreaming when he heard a commotion ahead. It seemed someone was coming. He frowned and looked over, then his expression became a little strange.

Five people came to the door, wearing ordinary robes, but they were not ordinary people.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Jin?"

A member of the Royal Guard shouted.

Many Royal Guards gathered around.

"Hey, this is a hero from the North."

"Come and see."

There was laughter everywhere in the yard.

Jin Shiba and the others blushed and said nothing.

It was really funny to say, they were the Jinyiwei who were feared, loathed and hated by everyone, but somehow they followed the officers and soldiers from the north to fight the enemy, and finally went to Beijing to boast about their achievements. When they thought about being surrounded by countless people on the street and cheering them as heroes that day, they felt complicated.

Lu Yunqi walked out, and when the Jinyiwei saw him, they all quieted down and the courtyard became solemn.

Lu Yunqi looked at Jin Shiba, who lowered his head and knelt down.

"My Lord," he said hoarsely.

Lu Yunqi had a blank expression, neither happy nor angry.

"Why aren't you wearing your official uniform?" he said.

"Maybe he prefers to wear a military uniform." Another Jinyiwei whispered behind him.

Jin Shiba's face turned even redder and he lowered his head even lower.

"Do you want to transfer to Qingshan Army?" Lu Yunqi said, looking at Jiang Qianhu, "Let them handle the matter."

Jin Shiba hurriedly raised his head.

"No, no, sir." He knelt and took a few steps forward, his expression somewhat miserable. "I don't want to do that. I am a member of the Golden Guard in life and a ghost of the Golden Guard in death."

Lu Yunqi said "Oh".

"Then why... not wearing any clothes?" he asked.

"I am not good at my job and have no face to wear this outfit." Jin Shiba said in a hoarse voice with his head down.

"You did a good job." Lu Yunqi said, "How can you be so ashamed? Miss Jun is back safely, you are so proud."

Jin Shiba and others looked up in disbelief.

Irony?

But Lu Yunqi never jokes or speaks sarcastically.

This means...

"Why don't you change quickly?" Jiang Qianhu said, "We've been very busy, and you've had enough time to rest."

Jin Shiba and the other five were overjoyed and kowtowed excitedly.

"Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir." They said with sobs.

Lu Yunqi had already walked past them and left.

The Jinyi Guards outside Beizhen Fusi were ready to go and brought a horse to Lu Yunqi. A man who looked like a butler, who had been waiting on the side, came forward with a smile.

"Lord Lu, last time I borrowed your carriage, my master asked me to return it." He said respectfully.

Lu Yunqi saw a carriage parked at the door. He nodded and said nothing more.

The butler didn't say much and retreated respectfully.

A member of the Royal Guard stepped forward to look at the carriage, then hurried back.

"There is a red gold pendant chariot of this size in the carriage." He whispered and gestured with his hands.

Lu Yunqi hummed and said he didn't care. He mounted his horse and rode along the street surrounded by the Jinyi Guards. The direction he was heading was the Lu residence, which was also the location of Prince Huai's palace.

At this time, Miss Jun and Zhu Zan had already left Prince Huai's Mansion.

Duke Cheng suddenly knocked on the door of Prince Huai's Mansion. They couldn't really stay in Prince Huai's Mansion forever. What would happen next was still uncertain, but it would not be a good thing.

The two of them had been walking in silence along the street for quite some time.

It was already bright outside and the streets were bustling with people coming and going. They walked among them one after another. Many people recognized Miss Jun and Zhu Zan and greeted them. Miss Jun occasionally smiled and nodded in return, but it seemed that she saw these people, but also seemed to see nothing.

Suddenly Miss Jun stopped and Zhu Zan, who was walking behind with his head down to prevent the injury on his face from being seen, almost bumped into her.

"What for?" he asked in a muffled voice.

"I'm hungry." Miss Jun said, looking in one direction.

At the corner of the street over there, a food stall was having baskets of steamed buns coming out of the pot, filling the air with steam and aroma.

"There's food at home." Zhu Zan said unhappily.

"I want to eat here." Miss Jun said, and walked towards that direction like a stubborn child.

"At this time..." Zhu Zan said angrily, but Miss Jun ignored him and walked straight past, so he had no choice but to grit his teeth and follow her.

Although it is a simple street stall, most people buy food to go, so there are only two low tables.

Miss Jun and Zhu Zan occupied two tables.

The man selling buns naturally recognized them and happily agreed. He understood that the young couple wanted to be alone and not be disturbed, and considerately put up a bamboo tent to block out the scorching summer sun.

Although the table was simple, it was wiped very clean. Two layers of buns were placed on the table. Miss Jun and Zhu Zan each ate a layer of garlic and vinegar without raising their heads.

The bamboo curtain blocked the sight of people passing by on the street, but it could not block their voices.

"…This is how Duke Cheng entered Prince Huai's palace…"

"…As expected, he was a man of love and righteousness. When he heard that Prince Huai was ill, he immediately went to visit him…"

"...That's right. I told you that Duke Cheng would not sit idly by."

"…What does it matter? You are so excited as if His Majesty is being harsh on Prince Huai…"

“…I didn’t say that! Watch your words.”

The discussions on the street started and quickly died down. The people in the capital were very sensitive and knew that this topic was not a good one and it was very likely to bring trouble.

Zhu Zan put down his chopsticks.

"I don't know why my father did this," he said, "and I didn't ask him to do this because I really thought it was meaningless."

This was the first time they had talked about this matter since they learned that Duke Cheng had entered Prince Huai's palace.

Miss Jun took a light bite of the bun.

"I do think it's meaningless, but I admit I'm still very happy." She said, looking at Zhu Zan, "Just like you stole my purple fairy plant just to use it to offer a flower in front of the tomb of the Nine-year-old Princess."

Is this a compliment to both father and son?

This woman is really good at coaxing people, just look at what she has done to his parents.

Zhu Zan twitched the corner of his mouth and suddenly shuddered again.

"Don't make such a fuss." He raised his eyebrows and said cautiously, "It's my business to present flowers. It has nothing to do with you."