Luo Lan sat aside, listening to their conversation quietly, her pretty eyebrows sometimes tightening and sometimes wrinkling slightly.
However, Ah Hou's words reminded her, and she nodded immediately.
"What the Empress said makes sense. I also think there must be a secret passage or hidden compartment in Prince Xi's mansion. The last time we searched, we didn't find anything valuable. Leng Xi runs many businesses in Daning State, so it's impossible for him not to keep the money he earns at home. So, it's certain that Prince Xi's mansion has a hidden compartment. It's just that the place is difficult to find. Perhaps, besides Leng Xi, no one knows where it is."
Xiao Tanzi frowned in confusion.
"Then why did he take An An away? And why did he take Huang Yun away?"
Leng Yu had been silent the whole time, but when this question was raised, he finally spoke.
"Taking An An away was to threaten me, and taking Huang Yun away was to contain the people of Beihai Kingdom. Leng Xi wanted to kill two birds with one stone."
His words made sense to everyone. Luo Lan clenched his fists and said, "Neither left nor right. What should we do?"
Leng Yu looked at her and comforted her softly:
"Don't worry, at least we know that Leng Xi wants to use An An to threaten me, so she won't be in danger for the time being. For An An's safety and to find out Leng Xi's intentions, we can't be impatient now and can't alert the enemy. As for how to save her, let's think of a solution slowly!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ah Gang came hurriedly to report,
"My Lord, Lord Xi is here."
Cold Creek?
Leng Yu's brows were instantly twisted together, and Luo Lan looked at the door with a grim face.
After a while, Leng Xi walked in with a serious expression, followed by two servants holding trays.
He came closer, clasped his fists and saluted, saying:
"Prince Yu, I came here today to apologize to you. I heard that last night, several lunatics from my Xi Palace came to Prince Yu's Mansion to commit murder, but you killed them on the spot. For this, I deeply apologize..."
As he spoke, he suddenly turned around and tore off the cloth covering the tray behind the servant, revealing a rattan stick as thick as an arm.
He picked up the cane, raised his hands above his head, and said seriously:
"The people in Xiwang Mansion committed a crime because Leng Xi failed to discipline them properly. Today, I come to you with a cane to apologize for my crime."
This tactic of playing hard to get made Luo Lan look disgusted, while Leng Yu looked at him with a frown.
Leng Yu knew in his heart that the reason he did this was to distance himself from Yuan Gang. This Leng Xi was really cunning.
But he did not expose him, but waved his hand calmly.
"The people under Prince Xi are ignorant. I have already taught them a lesson for you. Why are you still asking for forgiveness? Put away the cane!"
Leng Xi's eyes flashed with pride for a few times, and then he bowed.
"Thank you, Prince Yu, for your forgiveness..."
Luo Lan glanced at Leng Xi, frowned slightly, and asked directly:
"Lord Xi, even if you didn't come, I was going to look for you. I heard that someone saw you taking An An and Huang Yun away from Prince Yu's Mansion. I was just about to ask you, where did you take them? Why did you take them away?"
As soon as these words came out, Leng Xi's heart tightened instantly, but he quickly pretended to be relaxed and shook his head,
"What are you talking about, Princess Yu? An An is my niece after all. How could I take her away without telling you? Besides, you searched Prince Xi's mansion last time. If you still have doubts, you can search it at any time. I, Leng Xi, will never stop you."
Seeing his confident look, Luo Lan became even more certain that he must have hidden An An somewhere that was not easily discovered and that only he knew about.
But at the moment, she and Leng Yu both understood that they must not be impatient about this matter, lest Leng Xi do something desperate.
So, Leng Yu nodded solemnly.
"Prince Xi's words make sense, Lan'er. We all understand your eagerness to find An An, but you can't be suspicious of everyone you see. Okay, go and rest first. Prince Xi and I have a few words to say."
Seeing this, Luo Lan glanced at Leng Xi, stood up and walked towards the door.
Watching her leave, Leng Yu sighed helplessly.
"There's been a lot going on in the palace lately, and she's always suspicious. Don't mind it."
"What are you talking about, Fourth Brother? I'm worried about An An being missing. These past few days, I've been paying attention to passersby on the street. I hope to find An An soon."
Leng Xi lied without blushing or getting nervous, which made Leng Yu feel that he was even more terrifying.
However, he quickly changed the subject and asked tentatively:
"Oh, right, Yang Feng said before he died that he was working for you. Among those who came with Yuan Gang to raid Prince Yu's mansion yesterday, some admitted that they were sent by you to exchange the imperial seal with Yang Feng..."
When he said this, he raised his eyebrows and glanced at Leng Xi. He clearly felt that Leng Xi's face suddenly turned ashen.
He continued hurriedly:
"But I don't think they're telling the truth. You need to investigate whether Yuan Gang and his men have been bribed by the people of Beihai. Otherwise, stealing the imperial seal is no small matter. It's treason. If proven, the entire family will be executed. As their master, if they make a mistake, even if it has nothing to do with you, you can't escape responsibility..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Leng Xi hurriedly cried out in surprise,
"What? Stealing the Imperial Seal? He's so bold! He must have been bribed by the people of Beihai Country. I also heard that recently, people from Beihai Country have been active outside the city..."
"Really? Since you've also heard about the people from the North Sea, I'll give you a mission to clear your name. Within three days, capture a few people from the North Sea and bring them back to question them. Oh, and don't just capture two guards, at least capture an official. I believe you can do it."
Leng Xi pursed his lips and frowned.
Asking him to capture people from the North Sea Kingdom? How could that be possible?
He had already reached a consensus with the people of Beihai Kingdom to seize Leng Yu's throne together. If he went to arrest the people of Beihai Kingdom now, it would definitely anger Teng Gexiang...
But right now, if he doesn't do it, Leng Yu will become suspicious...
Just when he was in a dilemma, Leng Yu asked:
"Is it difficult?"
Leng Xi hurriedly shook his head.
"No, Prince Yu will soon ascend the throne. How dare I disobey the task you have assigned me? I will do it now."
As he spoke, a hint of hatred appeared between his brows.
"Okay, then I'll have to trouble Prince Xi. I'm going to Shuntian Prefecture myself to interrogate those people. I hope to hear something I want to know from them."
Hearing this, Leng Xi felt his scalp tingling.
He was not sure whether the housekeeper had silenced those people. If Leng Yu went to interrogate them and they couldn't hold it in and told the truth, then even if he had ten thousand mouths, he wouldn't be able to explain himself clearly.
He immediately decided to get ahead of Leng Yu and deal with those people.
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