Zhao Yinfang investigated the various factions' influence and came specifically to inform Xu Yuehuai.
"...Manager Xu, that's how it is." Zhao Yinfang took a sip of tea after speaking, since he had just said quite a few words.
"That's all?" Xu Yuehuai was taken aback. Although Zhao Yinfang had said a lot, there was no news about Princess Chuchu.
“That’s all. This is all I can find for now,” Zhao Yinfang paused, then lowered his voice and continued, “Princess Chuchu’s matter is a taboo in the Mingyue Kingdom. Very few people know about it. Now that so many years have passed, I’m afraid only that person still knows some information.”
Xu Yuehua nodded upon hearing this. It was largely the same as what the little princess had said. It seemed that all the written messages had been destroyed, and now the only person who still knew about it was probably the King of Mingyue.
However, asking rashly like this will not only fail to yield any results, but may also have the opposite effect.
In that case, we can only wait for the king to tell us, but he has kept it a secret for so many years, he certainly won't tell us on his own initiative. We still need a trigger, so let's wait and see.
"Lord Zhao, thank you so much for this news." Xu Yuehuai said to Zhao Yinfang after thinking it over, and even got up to pour him a cup of tea.
"Manager Xu, you're too kind," Zhao Yinfang quickly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then waved his hand, saying, "I have other matters to attend to at my residence, so I won't stay any longer. I'll let you know if there's any further news, Manager Xu. I'll be leaving now."
After saying that, he stood up and walked away.
"Let me see you off." Xu Yuehuai also stood up to see you off.
...
"Manager Xu, please wait a moment." After reaching the door, Zhao Yinfang turned around and said this before getting into the carriage and leaving.
Xu Yuehuai watched the carriage disappear into the distance. Just as he was about to enter the mansion, he noticed Zhang Ting peeking furtively in his direction. Upon seeing him standing at the gate, she quickly withdrew her head.
A thought struck her, and she pretended not to see anything as she entered the mansion, but in reality, she hid to the side and waited for Zhang Ting to come in.
As Zhang Ting tiptoed in, she bumped into Xu Yuehuai, which startled her. However, she quickly composed herself, and the panicked expression on her face only flashed for a moment before disappearing.
"Where did you go?"
"Wander around."
Is this really true?
Why would I lie to you?
After they finished talking, they looked each other over for a long time. Xu Yuehuai sighed and said, "You should be more careful in front of the little princess in the future. She doesn't like you. If you anger her, you might lose your life."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ting recalled what had happened at the dinner table earlier. Xu Yuehuai had spoken up for her, and yet she had done such a thing. Wasn't she letting them down terribly?
However, this thought only lasted for a moment before being suppressed, after all, the person in front of her was the biggest obstacle to her getting Qi Guze.
She is absolutely incapable of being soft-hearted.
"Manager Xu, I'd like to ask, who exactly is that woodcutter?" Zhang Ting suppressed her wild thoughts and asked the question.
Xu Yuehuai was briefly taken aback upon hearing this, but sighed and replied, "The woodcutter? He's a pitiful man, a distant relative of Tie Xiong. He has no one to rely on but Tie Xiong as his only family. If Tie Xiong doesn't care about him, who else can he have? I can't stand seeing this kind of thing, so naturally I had no choice but to take him along."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Ting nodded secretly. What Xu Yuehuai said did make some sense and was flawless. However, the lack of flaws was the biggest flaw, indicating that he must have thought of these words for a long time.
Her eyes darted around, and she decided to take a risk and try to bluff.
"Manager Xu, there's no need for your pretense. Those lies won't work on me," she said, then moved closer to Xu Yuehuai, looking into her eyes and asking, "That person was Qi Guze in disguise, wasn't he?"
Zhang Ting had hoped to see panic in Xu Yuehuai's eyes, even just a hint would have been enough to prove that the woodcutter was Qi Guze, but she didn't; she found nothing.
Upon hearing Qi Guze's name, Xu Yuehuai's eyes instantly filled with tears. She sat on the ground and murmured, "If it really is him, then it's a good thing. He once said that if he didn't become the regent, he would really become a woodcutter and live out his life. Who would have thought that he would end up in a situation where he doesn't even know if he's alive or dead?"
After saying that, she burst into tears, and looking at Zhang Ting, she felt a pang of pity.
This lessened her doubts somewhat.
After crying for a while, Xu Yuehuai wiped her face, stood up, rubbed her red eyes, and said, "Zhang Ting, remember what I said about the little princess. I'm a little tired, so I'll go back and rest first."
After saying that, he started walking towards his room.
She didn't actually go back to her room; after turning a few corners, she quickly went to find the little princess.
"Sister Xu, what brings you here? I just finished eating, and I can't eat anything else now." The little princess patted her round belly and laughed when she saw Xu Yuehuai.
"You, all you think about is food," Xu Yuehuai said, flicking her nose. "Tell me, do you remember that older sister you mistook for a palace maid just now?"
"Of course I remember. I feel disgusted as soon as I see her face. Why does Sister Xu keep such an annoying person by her side? Is she refusing to leave? Should I go and kick her out of here?" After saying that, the little princess actually prepared to set off.
However, Xu Yuehuai pulled her back to her side. After thinking for a moment, she said, "That person is indeed very annoying, but she has the information I need, so I can't drive her away. I came here this time to ask you for a reliable palace maid to keep an eye on her every move for me."
"Pei'er." The little princess called out to one of the palace maids beside her after hearing this.
"This servant greets the princess."
"Pei'er, did you hear what I said to Sister Xu just now? I'm leaving Zhang Ting in your care. You must keep a close eye on her and find out what Sister Xu wants to know." The little princess nodded and gave the instructions.
After giving the instructions, he said to Xu Yuehuai, "Sister Xu, Pei'er and I grew up together. She has been my maid since I was a child. I can trust her completely. You can rest assured."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Pei'er," Xu Yuehuai said, patting Pei'er's hand.
Pei'er smiled and said, "Manager Xu, you're too kind. I'll be on my way now."
After she finished speaking, she quickly went out and kept an eye on Zhang Ting.
Xu Yuehuai also told the little princess to rest well before leaving her residence.
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