Chapter 505 Extra - A Little Complicated
Two words flashed through Shu Tong's mind: "It's over."
That's it, it's completely over.
Firstly, the man who carried her back that day while drunk was His Highness the Crown Prince; secondly, she even gave his handkerchief to Lin Zhiyuan.
Good heavens, this plot, this lifestyle, it's all unprecedented!
Just as Shu Tong was racking her brains and feeling frustrated and conflicted, Chen Ci also received a report from Tang Ming.
“I asked the guards at His Highness Prince Ling’s gate and confirmed that Consort Shu had been there. She wanted to apply for the position of ceremonial officer at the opening ceremony of the sports meet, but she was unsuccessful because she did not have an introduction.”
Chen Ci's expression became complicated.
How could a female doctor from a small town have thought of applying for a position as an official in charge of etiquette at the Ling Prince's mansion?
How could she possibly understand these things?
"And before that?" Chen Ci asked.
Tang Ming was taken aback: "You didn't ask me to investigate before..."
Chen Ci glared at him: "Go investigate again, find out when she left and where she went. Don't miss a single word or action."
Tang Ming replied, "Yes, I will investigate immediately."
...
Later that day, Tang Ming found out Shu Tong's approximate whereabouts based on the records of the carriage bureau and came to Chengqian Palace to report.
After listening, Chen Ci frowned slightly: "You went to the Minister's residence by carriage? What did you do there? Or did you meet someone?"
"I don't know about the younger one. The coachman only said that he dropped the person off near the Minister's residence and then left in a hurry."
Tang Ming added, "That area is a quiet place with no outsiders, so it's really difficult to inquire about it."
Chen Ci nodded: "I understand."
Based on the timeline, she should have arrived at the Minister's residence around the time Ye Zhiyuan left. Could it be that the "Brother Ye" she mentioned earlier refers to Ye Zhiyuan?
Do the two have any connection?
Or is it that Shu Tong likes Lin Zhiyuan?
However, Lin Zhiyuan clearly expressed his affection for Princess Shuyun and his acceptance of the marriage proposal at Taibai Tower.
Or perhaps Shu Tong didn't make it in time to see Lin Zhiyuan?
In addition, why did she apply for the position of ceremonial official at the Ling Prince's residence?
What obstacles could this pose to his completion of the mission?
A series of questions arose, and Chen Ci felt that things were a bit complicated.
Chen Ci tapped his fingertips on the table and looked up at Tang Ming: "Come with me to the Ling Prince's Mansion tomorrow. We didn't get to drink today, so let's go and apologize."
Tang Ming agreed and then asked, "Should we send someone to accompany Shu Liangyuan?"
"Follow her," Chen Ci said. "Send a skilled person to keep her in the dark, but make sure to record her movements in detail."
Tang Ming agreed but smiled.
Chen Ci looked at him: "What are you laughing at?"
Tang Ming scratched his head: "Actually, you also want to send an expert to protect Shu Liangyuan, right?"
Chen Ci paused for a moment, then denied it: "You're overthinking it."
Tang Ming just smiled sheepishly and didn't say anything more.
...
After agonizing over the decision all afternoon, Shu Tong made a bold one.
Draft a ceremony outline for the opening ceremony of the sports meet as soon as possible. Then take the outline and go out again to deliver it to the Ling Prince's Mansion, and then go to the Minister's Mansion to get the handkerchief back. Also, explain the situation to Ye Zhiyuan.
Although she was new to the area, she knew that the etiquette between men and women in ancient times was very strict. She felt it was inappropriate to rashly give a man a handkerchief.
Especially since that person is about to marry Princess Shuyun.
If this gets out later, she wouldn't have enough heads to lose even if she had ten!
However, whether they sneaked out or went out openly remains to be seen.
In short, it needs to be done as soon as possible.
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