Ye Zhen made a wasted trip; Ye Zhengqing's study didn't contain what she wanted.
Leaving the east side of the city, Ye Zhen leaped to the top of the tallest restaurant in the capital, overlooking the entire city and pondering his own thoughts.
He went to the Ye family with his master to find clues about his mother, but unexpectedly learned his father's name.
After that, they thought they should find their father first, hoping he might know about their mother.
How difficult it is to find a person in this world based solely on a name.
Ye Zhen thought her goal was to prove that her mother was still alive and to find her.
Therefore, her main focus should be on her mother, not on finding her father.
The word "father" was too foreign to her. This role had never appeared in Ye Zhen's two lifetimes, and she had little desire for a father.
Let's put all that aside and go straight to our mother; entering her dream might be the quickest way.
The previous two dreams were related to extreme grief; perhaps she could try to mobilize her emotions and give it another try.
Having made up his mind, Ye Zhen was about to return to his residence when he saw a furtive figure below.
Ye Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly.
Although the man's face was covered and he was dressed in black, Ye Zhen could recognize him by his figure and demeanor; it was Ye Zhengqing.
What is Ye Zhengqing, who has no martial arts skills, doing wandering around the streets in the middle of the night without sleeping or even taking any servants with him?
Almost instinctively, Ye Zhen quietly jumped down from the restaurant and followed behind him.
Ye Zhengqing made several turns and ended up at a side gate of the Prime Minister's residence.
After making a few bird calls of varying lengths, the side gate opened a crack, and Ye Zhengqing quickly slipped inside.
After waiting for a moment, Ye Zhen climbed over the high wall.
Ye Zhengqing was no longer in the courtyard, but judging from the surrounding environment and layout, this was the backyard of the Prime Minister's residence.
In grand mansions, the front hall and the back bedroom were the main living quarters. The back courtyard was generally the area where the women lived and worked. Although men would also come to the back courtyard to rest in their wives' and concubines' rooms at night, it was unlikely that they would meet with outside guests in the back courtyard.
Just look at Ye Zhengqing's thieving manner just now. Did he come here in the middle of the night to have a secret rendezvous with the women of the Prime Minister's residence?
Ye Zhen frowned.
Prime Minister Li Heng was the most powerful official in the country, serving under three emperors. His influence was immense. How dare Ye Zhengqing try to undermine the Li family? When did he become so bold?
Who is it?
A sharp male voice interrupted Ye Zhen's thoughts.
They are guards patrolling the Prime Minister's residence.
Ye Zhen quickly concealed his breathing and flicked a pebble at the cat that was dozing nearby.
The cat shrieked and darted away.
Another guard said with a smile, "So it's the young lady's raccoon dog."
After that, they left the backyard without further suspicion.
With the guards so vigilant, Ye Zhen dared not be careless. He took out a face mask from his pocket and covered his face completely before going to find Ye Zhengqing.
Ye Zhen guessed that Ye Zhengqing entered through this side gate, and the person he wanted to see was in this courtyard.
The fact that the gatekeeper opened the door for Ye Zhengqing meant he must be the master of the house. Ye Zhen went straight to the main house.
Just as she expected, she found Ye Zhengqing in the main room, who had already loosened his robes.
Inside was a daybed with a canopy. Ye Zhen couldn't see the other person's face from the roof, so he could only turn over and enter through the window. However, the bed curtains were completely covered, and he could only vaguely hear the woman complaining about Ye Zhengqing.
She complained that he made her wait too long.
Ye Zhengqing smiled apologetically, "It's not close, and I didn't dare to ride a horse here in the middle of the night. It's my fault for keeping you waiting. I'll apologize to you right away."
Then came the applause that was distinctly male and female.
Ye Zhen wanted to cover her ears, but also wanted to hear what else they had to say. Just as she was hesitating, her ear twitched, and she turned her head to see Xie Tingzhou.
The two were inside one window and outside the other, their ears filled with the lewd sounds of a man and woman in pleasure, and Ye Zhen's ears felt slightly hot.
This was the second time she had eavesdropped on Ye Zhengqing's actions and had been caught by Xie Tingzhou.
"come out."
Xie Tingzhou reached out his hand to Ye Zhen and silently opened his mouth.
Just then, a woman's voice came from inside the house, "I'll give you some silver later, so you can buy a skilled servant."
Ye Zhen stopped and listened intently.
The woman continued, "From now on, he'll use his light-footed skills to bring you here. I was almost falling asleep waiting... Ah... Be gentle... You're so annoying... I told you to be gentle, not to tickle me. Why are you so obedient..."
Ye Zhengqing's voice was tinged with grievance, "I care a lot about your feelings, and I'm afraid of hurting you."
Furthermore, I worry that I might not be a good judge of character, and that the servants I've bought might be unreliable, in case they spread rumors about us.
I've heard there are Kunlun slaves on the black market. Those people are single-minded and easy to tame. Once they've chosen a master, they're loyal to the death. It's just that they're a bit pricey..."
"How much?"
Ye Zhengqing worked as hard as a warrior, but he did seem hesitant and timid when he said, "Five thousand taels... I'll get it."
The woman scoffed, "I thought it would be much more. Here's ten thousand. Go buy a Kunlun slave, and use the rest to nourish your body..."
What followed was an offensive and offensive conversation.
While Ye Zhen was delayed, Xie Tingzhou's face darkened. He immediately turned over and carried Ye Zhen out.
Xie Tingzhou carried the person away from the Prime Minister's residence and put them down on a nearby high ground, from which he could observe the direction of the side gate.
Ye Zhen explained, "I want to know who that person is, and how Ye Zhengqing got involved with her..."
She doesn't have a penchant for eavesdropping on her elders' sexual activities.
"I know, it's not your problem, it's just that the old man is irresponsible."
Nicholas Tse is understanding, but his voice is hoarse.
He wasn't a saint; he had listened to a live sex show with his beloved in his arms, so it was impossible for him to have no reaction at all.
Fortunately, he was wearing a mask, but his voice still betrayed him.
Ye Zhen noticed his unusual behavior and quickly changed the subject, "Why are you here?"
Xie Tingzhou propped himself up on one leg and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "The Wude Division is investigating a case and happens to be in this vicinity."
"Then you know who that woman is, right?"
Ye Zhen's eyes brightened slightly.
If it weren't related to the Prime Minister's residence, why would Xie Tingzhou be here?
Xie Tingzhou nodded. "Li Xiangguo's youngest daughter-in-law, Madam Su, has been married for many years but has never conceived."
Ye Zhen noticed the last four words and her mind raced. "She wants to get pregnant with Ye Zhengqing's child?"
Otherwise, Xie Tingzhou wouldn't have deliberately mentioned Su's infertility.
But Ye Zhengqing is over forty years old and doesn't look particularly strong, so why did they choose him?
Given their identities and ages, the two shouldn't have any connection.
Xie Tingzhou knew what she was thinking, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "I'll think about it later."
Half an hour later.
Ye Zhen saw Ye Zhengqing sneaking out of the side gate again, and then he went through a series of twists and turns.
They stopped in front of another house, and as soon as they knocked on the door, a large hand pulled Ye Zhengqing inside.
Then came the sound of a man gritting his teeth, "Why are you so late? Did you stay at her place and not want to leave?"
Ye Zhengqing gave that shameless, apologetic smile again, "You've misunderstood. The distance between my house and your house, and then to here, isn't short."
I didn't dare ride a horse in the middle of the night, and when I got there she gave me a good scolding. I finally managed to calm her down, and I was exhausted. I was afraid you'd be waiting anxiously, so I came to see you without even taking a break. If you're angry, feel free to vent it on me..."
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