After finding out where Zhu Wanqing lived, the Seventeenth Prince returned to the main dining hall. Upon hearing the Seventeenth Prince's signal, the guards immediately climbed out of the water vat. The Seventeenth Prince had a resolute expression on his face, and the guards were extremely worried, thinking that something had happened to him.
Seventeenth Master found a place to sit down, and after pondering for a long time, he slowly said, "I have found the residence of the cult leader!"
Upon hearing this, the group was overjoyed and excitedly asked, "That's great! As long as we find the sect leader's residence, we'll definitely be able to see the Fourteenth Prince..." They all began discussing how to approach the Fourteenth Prince next. Only the Seventeenth Prince looked quite disappointed. One of them noticed this and squatted down beside him, asking with concern, "Seventeenth Prince? Have you encountered some difficulties?"
Seventeenth Master shook his head helplessly and chuckled, "I'm just a little disappointed! Although I've always known that Fourteenth Brother is entangled with the cult leader, I still held onto hope that we had all misunderstood him." Seventeenth Master's voice was filled with regret and bitterness as he said, "But when I actually found out that the cult woman was pregnant, I couldn't accept it... Why did Fourteenth Brother do this?"
The man softly comforted him, "Seventeenth Prince, people's hearts are unpredictable. I only know that doing my job is enough. Let fate decide the rest. The most important thing now is to find Fourteenth Prince as soon as possible. Since the Emperor is willing to give Fourteenth Prince a chance, it means that the Emperor does not want Fourteenth Prince to die. This is all we can do..."
Seventeenth Master looked at him, nodded, and said with a wry smile, "You're right..."
The man stood up, clapped his hands, and called everyone closer. He asked, "Our most important task now is to get close to Zhu Wanqing, but this woman is very dangerous. She is both clever and cunning. If we are not careful, she may reveal her weakness."
Seventeenth Master nodded, saying uneasily, "I've already met her. She has a violent temper and is ruthless. It won't be easy to get close to her!"
At this moment, a short man stepped forward and suggested, "Your Highness, I have a solution!"
The man's name was Fang Zhan. Seventeenth Master asked excitedly, "You have a way? What way?"
Fang Zhan pointed to himself and said, "The solution is me. Please allow me to disguise myself as a maid of the cult leader. Among all the people, I have the most suitable figure to dress up as a woman. As long as I pay attention, no one should notice..." The Seventeenth Prince had never paid attention to these things before, but after hearing what he said and looking at him carefully, he was indeed the most convincing woman.
Seventeenth Master thought for a moment and then vetoed: "No, it's dangerous for you to go alone..."
Fang Zhan stepped forward hastily and bowed, insisting, "Your Highness, time is of the essence and we can't delay any longer. Besides, all of us are tall and strong, and although we are dressed as women, we will inevitably be discovered. Two days have already passed, and the Thirteenth Prince is still waiting for news. Only by completing the mission as soon as possible can we safely escort Your Highness back."
Everyone else agreed, and the Seventeenth Master had no choice but to reluctantly agree. He instructed Fang Zhan, "This sect leader is pregnant and has a midnight snack every night. So you should hide in the dining hall and wait until her maid comes to collect the food tomorrow night. Seize the opportunity to kidnap the maid and then disguise yourself as her. Only then will you have a chance to enter the 'Hidden Moon Pavilion.' Once you're there, act according to the situation. Be sure to be careful..."
Fang Zhan nodded. Seventeenth Master took out a jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to Fang Zhan, saying, "If you see Fourteenth Brother, secretly show this to him, and he will understand everything..." Fang Zhan took the jade pendant and carefully put it away. Seventeenth Master repeatedly told him to be careful, and Fang Zhan was deeply moved.
The group spent the night in the dining hall. Seventeen had never spent the night curled up in a water vat before. He was a prince, a duke, and now he had to live like a soldier. However, he was not unhappy at all.
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