Seeing that Sheng Mingyu was slow to speak, the second prince felt extremely uneasy.
He stretched out his hand and waved it in front of him, testing him. "Why? You're unwilling to plead for me? It's okay. I won't make it difficult for you. I just might not be in Kyoto anymore, and I'll miss you."
"No." Sheng Mingyu also reacted quickly and shook his head.
"It's not that I don't want to plead for you, but I didn't expect His Majesty to go this far. I did say those words yesterday, so what's the point of taking them back?"
Sheng Mingyu's attitude was extremely low on the surface. He seemed to be asking for opinions, but he actually threw out all the problems and didn't want to solve them at all.
The second prince gritted his teeth, his face ashen.
"Yes, but you can also say that what I said yesterday was wrong. After all, we have a good relationship. As long as you are willing to plead, father will definitely believe you. Who can know better than the person involved?"
"No! Your Majesty has finally managed to make a decision for me. If I don't give Your Majesty face, how can I stay in Kyoto in the future?" Sheng Mingyu refused without hesitation.
The second prince took a deep breath and suppressed his temper, refraining from cursing.
"Then tell me, what are your conditions? As long as this prince can do it, I will do my best to do it. I only ask you to explain that this prince does not want to leave Kyoto yet."
He lowered his voice, but even others could hear the anger in it.
In his heart, Sheng Mingyu had probably already been a villain, and his image could not be changed no matter what.
"If the Second Prince asks, then I do have a condition. How about you help me find the murderer? As long as you find the mastermind behind this, I will not make it difficult for you. Whether it's asking for mercy before His Majesty or helping you in the future, I will never refuse."
Sheng Mingyu was not polite and said directly what he had just thought about countless times.
The second prince's face turned pale, and he asked why Sheng Mingyu hesitated. It turned out that he was waiting for him here!
"Alright! Then I will help you find the mastermind behind this! Once I find out, just hand it over to my father. Don't forget what you promised me. You must keep your word."
He thought about it for a long time and finally decided to agree. Doing so might offend some of his brothers, but as long as he could save his own life, it would be fine.
As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood.
"make a deal."
After he finished discussing the terms with Sheng Mingyu, he left the Prince's Mansion and spat fiercely while standing outside the door.
He will never set foot in this shabby place again!
"Is that how you negotiate? Even if they know who's behind this, they'll still keep it a secret. There's no way they'll give each other away. No matter how hard you push, it'll be useless."
After the person left, Gu Yunni frowned, looking confused.
"Of course I know it's useless. I just want to watch them fight each other. Besides, didn't I bring Shangguan An here just to muddy the waters in Kyoto? If they don't guard against each other, what should I do?"
Sheng Mingyu's eyes were vicious, and his mind was filled with countless plans.
Everything he did was not in vain. If he wanted to harm himself, he would have to pay the price.
"That's fine, as long as you know what's going on. I don't want to get involved in other people's business. I just hope you don't get hurt."
Gu Yunni nodded without asking any more questions.
Sheng Mingyu looked at her gently, his eyes sinking.
The two of them got closer and closer, Gu Yunni's face turned red as blood, and she hurriedly pushed Sheng Mingyu away.
"Didn't you say you would go to breakfast with me? I see you came here so early to deal with him, you probably haven't eaten yet, go eat something quickly."
"Okay." Sheng Mingyu couldn't suppress the smile on his face and just looked at her.
Gu Yunni's face flushed red and she ran away quickly, leaving Sheng Mingyu far behind.
The trip to Jiangnan quickly warmed their relationship, and they had some close contact from time to time.
The two had just finished their meal when someone came outside to report that the third prince was coming to visit.
Sheng Mingyu looked annoyed. These people were really not going to stop.
"Let him wait in front. I will be there soon."
"Yes." The servant left quickly.
This time when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince came back, his personality was still unpredictable, and they generally didn't want to provoke him unless necessary.
"Can I go out with you? I'm bored sitting in the backyard anyway. There's nothing else to do these days. Mom has already gone home, so I have to go back and see her when I have time. Let's just treat it as a joke today."
Gu Yunni smiled gently and stood firmly beside Sheng Mingyu, not moving an inch.
Sheng Mingyu became happy and his tone became much gentler than before.
"If you want to stay with me, I have no objection, as long as you don't find those people annoying. Let's go."
"Um."
The two walked forward together. The third prince was sitting in the front hall, looking anxious.
He had never bowed his head in front of Sheng Mingyu, but today he had to come for the sake of his life. He wondered if Sheng Mingyu would make things difficult for him?
"Why is Third Prince so restless in his chair? Is it because the stools in my mansion are uncomfortable to sit on? Then I really need to ask your servants. I wonder what you usually sit on in your mansion?"
Because of Gu Yunni's company, Sheng Mingyu's temper was much better than in the morning.
Even when he saw the Third Prince, he was particularly pleasing to the eye, no longer as aggressive as he was in the morning.
"No, the chairs in your house are very good. I was just thinking about something, so I looked uneasy. It has nothing to do with the chairs. Have you two finished your meal? I hope I didn't disturb you."
The third prince was extremely flustered and said a lot of nonsense, while Gu Yunni was laughing behind his back.
She had always known that the Third Prince was stupid, but now it seemed a little cute.
Of course, if he didn't want to kill himself.
"Even if I'm disturbing you, there's nothing I can do. As long as the chair is alright, I'm fine. I thought the Third Prince had a spoiled butt and wouldn't be comfortable sitting anywhere. So, if that's the case, then tell me what you want from me. I have to go to the palace today and don't have time to waste with you."
Sheng Mingyu nodded and turned to talk about business.
If he has that much time, why not spend more time with Gu Yunni? Why waste it with them?
"I……"
The third prince looked up at Sheng Mingyu, then at Gu Yunni, with an embarrassed look on his face, hesitating and unable to speak.
"Third Prince, please come as soon as possible. I have already told you that I have something to do. If you are still hesitating, then leave immediately. It will not be too late to come back when you have made up your mind." Sheng Mingyu disdained this look of his the most.
The Third Prince's expression was grim at first, but he calmed down. "Yesterday, my father scolded me for a long time, insisting that I would kill you. But I really don't have that intention. Can you please ask for mercy? I have never done anything to harm you. Of the secret guards you encountered, only a few were sent by me."
After he finished speaking, he didn't dare to look Sheng Mingyu in the eye and kept his head down.
He and Sheng Mingyu have always had a bad relationship, so it would be understandable if he didn't help, but he had no other choice and really didn't want to give up.
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