Gao Hongyuan arrived at the courtyard where Su Ruojin and the others were staying to request an audience with the Regent and the Princess.
Xiao Yanchu looked at Gao Hongyuan calmly, "I wonder what brings the Imperial Preceptor here today?"
"Your Highness and Princess have come from afar. Yesterday was too rushed, and we didn't have time to prepare anything. Today, we've brought a special gift for you." After saying this, Gao Hongyuan clapped his hands.
A servant brought over a box, and when the lid was opened, a unique fragrance wafted out.
A flower lay in the box, its petals gradually changing from white at the center to pale purple as they swirl outwards.
Each petal is adorned with a tiny golden flower, from which the fragrance emanates. The delicate scent seems to instantly dispel any worries, leaving one feeling calm and at peace.
What's even more peculiar is that this flower, which had obviously been picked and placed in a box for some time, was still dazzling and looked exactly the same as if it had grown on the tree.
Upon seeing the flower, Su Ruojin raised an eyebrow slightly. "Ling Zilan, Imperial Preceptor, this is quite a generous gift. We dare not accept such a valuable present."
Lingzilan, one of the rare flowers of the Nine Provinces, can clear the mind and calm the nerves when smelled, relieving insomnia, and also has the effect of nourishing and maintaining youthful appearance.
If used properly in medicine, it can quickly heal all wounds, restoring them to their original state. Even broken bones can heal within three days.
Su Ruojin had asked the Heavenly Medicine Pavilion to search for it, but they had not found it. She never expected that Gao Hongyuan would send such a great gift today.
"Your Highness has a good eye. Your Highness is skilled in medicine, and this flower can only be effective in Your Highness's hands. It would be a waste for me to keep it. Besides, even if Your Highness doesn't use it, it's good to have it for decoration," Gao Hongyuan said with a smile.
Su Ruojin didn't move, looking at Gao Hongyuan, "Grand Preceptor, I cannot accept rewards without merit. If you have something to say, please speak frankly."
Gao Hongyuan was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Su Ruojin to be so direct. His smile remained unchanged. "It's rare for Your Highness and Princess to come to Xiaoyue. As the Imperial Advisor of Xiaoyue, I can't neglect these two distinguished guests. This little bit of kindness is nothing."
However, I do have something I'd like to ask the Prince and Princess.
"Please speak frankly, Imperial Advisor," Xiao Yanchu said.
"I wonder if there are any children with heterochromia in the Prince and Princess's residence?" Gao Hongyuan asked.
"Why does the Imperial Advisor ask such a question?" Su Ruojin countered.
"To be honest, one of Xiaoyue's concubines once gave birth to a prince with heterochromia. Over the years, we have been searching for him, hoping to bring him back to the palace as soon as possible," Gao Hongyuan said earnestly.
This time, Su Ruojin and Xiao Yanchu were somewhat surprised. They knew that Gao Hongyuan had activated the Tiangang Star Calculation Array and could calculate that Yuan Hong was here.
Xiao Yanchu had assumed that Gao Hongyuan was coming to find an opportunity to secretly investigate, and he had instructed Hu Qing and the guards to pay close attention.
Unexpectedly, Gao Hongyuan actually asked directly. When did he become so frank?
However, it only took a moment for Su Ruojin and Xiao Yanchu to understand why Gao Hongyuan was acting this way.
People are saying that we need to find Xiaoyue's lost prince. When we meet Yuan Hong or Dapu, Gao Hongyuan can take them away under the pretext of finding the royal bloodline.
If they obstruct us, it would be tantamount to interfering in the affairs of Xiaoyue, and Gao Hongyuan would have every reason to send out the Xiaoyue army to fight back.
As for what fate Yuan Hong and Da Pu would face if they returned to the palace with Gao Hongyuan, that remains to be seen.
Gao Hongyuan has brought his clandestine schemes into the open, turning a conspiracy into a grand scheme.
To be fair, Gao Hongyuan's plan was quite clever.
When Su Ruojin and the others were still merchants in the Great Chu, Gao Hongyuan would never let them know about this matter; he would handle it secretly.
But now she is the Regent Prince and Princess of the Great Chu. Gao Hongyuan knows that if he acts in secret, he will only suffer losses. It is better to lay it all out directly.
"Why would the Imperial Advisor believe that we have a child with heterochromia in our household? And as far as I know, wasn't the Second Prince of Xiaoyue Kingdom killed at birth?" Su Ruojin asked.
“Your Highness, what you heard in Da Chu was nothing but rumors. The Second Prince was simply lost by chance. I have some knowledge of astrology, and based on the celestial phenomena last night, I deduced that the Prince is here. I hope Your Highness will inform me of the Prince’s whereabouts,” Gao Hongyuan said frankly.
Su Ruojin glanced at Xiao Yanchu, and they both saw a decision in each other's eyes.
"To be honest, Imperial Advisor, there are indeed children with heterochromia in the manor. Please wait a moment, Imperial Advisor." Su Ruojin looked at Yanluo beside her. "Bring them over."
"Yes, Your Highness." Yanluo turned and left.
A moment later, two figures appeared in Gao Hongyuan's line of sight. Upon seeing them, Gao Hongyuan looked surprised.
How can there be two!
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