Lan Linxue turned around first and helped Qin Kou'er out of the car, then said softly, "Now that we're here, we can't sit together anymore. Take your people and go straight back to the villa. Don't worry, no one will bother you without my orders! However, to prevent Lan Xiuyuan from using any tricks, don't leave our courtyard, understand?"
Qin Kou'er nodded gently, "I understand, you go ahead! Don't worry, I'll be good." Lan Linxue smiled when she saw how obedient Qin Kou'er was, then turned and walked towards her carriage with Shuanghua.
"The message from the fifth brother?"
Turning around, Lan Linxue asked Shuanghua softly as she walked.
"Yes! The Fifth Prince's men have already gone there with the imperial edict. This time, he's not only investigating Shi Mengjian's case, but also the Third Prince's plot to rebel! It seems he's up to something! He's already sent someone to check on the Third Prince!"
Lan Linxue nodded and sneered, "Is it that Feng Zhou who went again?"
"Yes! That old man only looked at it from afar and didn't come closer to speak!" Shuanghua really didn't like Lan Xiuyuan's top strategist.
"Hmph! He certainly doesn't have the authority to interrogate a prince on his own!"
As Lan Linxue spoke, she walked up to the imperial carriage and, turning around, whispered, "Send someone to keep an eye on Qin Kou'er tonight! Make sure to tell me everything she does!"
Shuanghua immediately frowned, looking at Lan Linxue in surprise, and whispered, "You two eloped, why are you still causing this?"
Lan Linxue glared at her, "You don't know anything! That's precisely why I need to keep an eye on her! Qin Kou'er was unusually gentle just now, she must be hiding something from me! Anyway, you just need to keep an eye on her!"
Frostflower rolled her eyes in annoyance. "Alright! I know! Stop nagging!"
Lan Linxue glared at Shuanghua, said nothing, and turned to get into the imperial carriage.
Qin Kou'er smiled and watched Lan Linxue board the imperial carriage before leading Jun Yannuo to her own carriage and stepping forward.
"Yan Nuo, you drive the carriage!"
"Yes!" Jun Yannuo knew that Qin Kou'er had given him instructions, which was why she had him drive the car herself.
After instructing the coachman to leave, Jun Yannuo sat quietly in front, cracking the whip to urge the horse on: "Sect Master, is there any arrangement?"
What did Lan Xiuyuan do after entering the city?
Qin Kou'er leaned against the side of the carriage, separated from Jun Yannuo by only a curtain.
Gazing at the slowly changing scene outside the window, Qin Kou'er felt somewhat adrift. Everyone who was supposed to come had arrived, and the play was about to begin. However, with Lan Linxue as an obstacle, she wondered if she could still walk the path ahead so freely. But regardless, Lan Xiuyuan was someone she absolutely had to control. To accomplish her plan and successfully marry Lan Linxue, she had to use Lan Xiuyuan as a stepping stone. However, Lan Linxue might not be too happy about it.
"The Fifth Prince himself didn't enter the city; he came directly to you! But his chief strategist, Feng Zhouyuan, went to the villa and met with the Third Prince. Moreover, Jiang Ming had already received the news, and he secretly went to the Fifth Prince's residence with several key officials from Zhejiang. Even if they didn't see the Fifth Prince in person, they must have already made contact with Feng Zhouyuan. We don't know what they discussed yet!"
Where does the Fifth Prince live?
"It's right across the street from our villa, the Yunsheng Villa of the Yangzhou Prefectural Government."
Qin Kou'er frowned, then immediately gave a knowing sneer: "Lan Xiuyuan is truly meticulous in his work. Even a second-rank official in the capital wouldn't stay in such a humble place as Yun Sheng Villa, let alone someone of his princely status. I imagine he'll be praised by the people of Jiangnan for a while longer!"
Jun Yannuo curled his lip in a mocking smile: "Just trying to gain fame and reputation, nothing but deceiving the world and stealing fame!"
"Leaving that aside, has Hu Feifan made any moves?"
"He's been so anxious these past two days! He's been asking about the Pavilion Master every day since he hasn't returned. He originally wanted to leave, but I made him stay. I haven't let him go until the Pavilion Master comes back!"
Qin Kou'er nodded, "You did the right thing! Lan Xiuyuan came and saw the relationship between me and Lan Linxue. If we just let Hu Feifan leave like this, then what he said will have no effect on Lan Xiuyuan. Lan Xiuyuan will definitely think that Hu Feifan was deceived by me and Lan Linxue working together, which will make things very difficult for us in the future!"
"Does the Pavilion Master have any thoughts?" Qin Kou'er tapped the exquisite little wooden table beside her with one hand and said thoughtfully, "Lan Xiuyuan has come with an imperial decree to detain me as an important witness. Lan Linxue has forced me to stay in his courtyard, so I cannot go out in public. I must see Lan Xiuyuan tonight; there are some things we need to discuss in person."
"Does the Pavilion Master want to gain Lan Xiuyuan's trust?" Jun Yannuo frowned. "I'm afraid it will be difficult! With the Crown Prince's connection, no one will easily believe that you and the Crown Prince have no vested interests!"
Qin Kou'er smiled slightly, "What we do isn't difficult! Things that are too easy are not what we should be doing! Actually, this matter isn't that difficult. If I want Lan Xiuyuan to trust me, I'm afraid I'll have to trouble our young master a bit more!"
Thinking of Lan Linxue's reaction when she found out she had schemed against him, Qin Kou'er couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"So what do we do next?"
Qin Kou'er pursed her lips and pondered for a moment, then said softly, "Where is Zhao Ling'er?"
"Still in the Orchid Pavilion Garden."
Qin Kou'er stroked her chin and thought for a moment, "Tonight, have someone spread the word to her that the Fifth Prince has entered the city and is investigating Lord Shi's matter. If I'm not mistaken, she will definitely go to see Lan Xiuyuan."
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