Hongshi, dressed in a long black robe and later donned a black cloak, went out the door. Led by a servant, he walked along a side path until he exited through a side gate of the British Mansion. A carriage was waiting at the gate. As soon as Hongshi stepped out, still wearing his hat and cloak, he immediately took the hand of the servant waiting at the carriage entrance and got into the carriage. The whole action was swift, clean, and efficient, without the slightest hesitation.
However, what he didn't know was that Ulanara Xueying, who was standing on the artificial hill in the Duke of England's mansion, was witnessing this scene.
"Princess, this is the third time that person has come to our manor. He always leaves from here," A'luo said from behind Xueying.
“He is Hongshi, didn’t you realize?” Xueying said with a shrewd look on her clean and clear face.
"Second Prince? What is he doing sneaking around like this?" A'Luo asked, puzzled. "Besides, it's not the New Year or any festival. The Second Prince is coming and going here so frequently. This has never happened before."
“Anything that’s abnormal is a sign of evil!” Xueying uttered these five words. “Aluo, I have a favor to ask you.”
After speaking, Xueying turned around and looked at A'luo.
"Princess, if you need anything, please feel free to tell me." A'Luo noticed an unusual look in Xueying's eyes and her heart skipped a beat.
"A-Luo, are you very familiar with the jade in A-Ma's study?" Xueying asked.
“Yes, I have a good relationship with Emerald. We’re from the same hometown!” A’Luo thought Xueying was going to ask her to do something important, but she didn’t expect her to ask about Emerald. She immediately relaxed and smiled.
“Alright, then go find Emerald and ask her what Hongshi said to Father. She often serves in Father’s study, so she must have overheard some of their conversation,” Xueying said. “Hongshi’s frequent visits to Father must mean he’s plotting something.”
Upon hearing this, A'luo said with some difficulty, "Princess, Emerald might not be able to hear. If the Duke doesn't allow her to hear, he might send her away. If she does hear and tells us, I'm afraid the Master will punish her."
"Don't worry, I just want to know. I won't tell anyone. You know Jade well, you must know how to win him over," Xueying said.
A'Luo nodded and helped Xueying back to her room. Emerald was a bit greedy and a little miser, so A'Luo took a hollowed-out gold bracelet from Xueying and went to see Emerald.
Upon hearing A'Luo's words, Emerald was indeed shocked and waved her hand, saying, "You little hussy, are you trying to harm me! We cannot utter a single word of what the master and the guests said, or the master will cut out our tongues!" After saying that, she was about to leave.
A'luo immediately grabbed Emerald's arm, smiling ingratiatingly, "Good Emerald. I know, that's why I refused when our princess asked me to ask. But the princess said that as long as you tell her, she will never tell anyone. Here, take this!"
After saying that, he took out the heavy gold bracelet from his pocket and stuffed it into the jadeite's hand.
In the end, A'Luo brought back the information that Xueying wanted to know, but this information almost caused Ulanara Xueying to drop her special pastel cup from her hand.
"What! Father said he wants to kill Hongli!" Xueying repeated in disbelief, "Did Emerald hear me?"
“Princess, Jade took the gold bracelet and told me that she heard this.” A’luo carefully read Xueying’s expression.
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