After seeing the two off, Yanran fiddled with her money pouch, her eyes thoughtful.
...
Emerging from Chunfeng Tower, Shen Tangning lowered her head, gazing silently.
Chi Yan noticed her unusual behavior and stopped in his tracks: "What's wrong?"
“That Yanran,” she looked up, her expression slightly hesitant, “seems to know that I am a woman disguised as a man.”
When the other person lifted her chin, their fingertips inadvertently touched her neck, and she guessed that they were looking to see if she had an Adam's apple.
Chi Yan was slightly taken aback, but quickly came to terms with it: "So what if she knows? She's already received the benefits, so she probably wouldn't dare to tell anyone."
Shen Tangning frowned, looking thoughtful: "I just think she's a bit too perceptive... Never mind, it's more important to find your cousin."
Their trip was truly worthwhile. According to Yanran's testimony, Huo Cheng once mentioned while drunk that he liked to drink the Daughter's Red wine from Liu Ji Wine Shop in the west of the city, and that he even bought a house nearby specifically for this drink.
Once the approximate location is confirmed, the investigation becomes much easier.
"Because of the Ghost Face Envoy, the city gates have been guarded more strictly lately. He may not be able to leave the city with someone, so it is very likely that he is still in Yanjing."
Chi Yan paused, "But staying in an inn is definitely inconvenient, as it will attract attention when he comes and goes, so he may have other accommodations, such as a private residence in a remote area."
If this matter is truly related to the Fourth Prince, he is unlikely to hide the person in his own residence, as this would only create trouble for himself.
Shen Tangning thought his analysis made sense: "Then all we need to do is check all the private residences in the vicinity?"
Chi Yan was not optimistic: "There are quite a few houses in the western part of the city that meet my requirements, but it may not be possible to find someone for a while. I can only say that I will do my best."
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"Still haven't given in?" Yan Xingzhou's face darkened slightly as he coldly questioned the person in front of him, "Can't you even handle such a small matter?"
Huo Cheng looked ashamed and somewhat surprised: "Your Highness, that kid looks like a coward, but I didn't expect him to be so stubborn. I've tried all sorts of methods, but I still couldn't get him to give in."
Yan Xingzhou frowned and said in an unhappy tone, "Chi Yan reported this matter to the Jingzhao Prefecture, and I believe they will investigate it soon."
Huo Cheng's eyes hardened, and he lowered his voice to suggest, "Your Highness, why don't we just kill them..."
"Fool! Killing is easy, but cleaning up the mess is difficult!" Yan Xingzhou glared at him fiercely. "Then what was the point of all this elaborate scheme? To lose both my wife and my army?"
Huo Cheng, unable to lift his head after being scolded, asked sheepishly, "Then what does Your Highness mean?"
...
Footsteps came from the doorway, and Feng Zhiwen, who was curled up on the ground, struggled to lift his eyelids.
He was covered in wounds, his ten fingers were stained with blood, and there wasn't a single patch of good flesh on his body, all because he refused the other party's request and framed his cousin and the crown prince.
He suddenly remembered Shen Tangning's words:
You should pay the price for what you did wrong.
If you don't make any progress, the Feng family will be ruined in your hands sooner or later!
A sudden surge of courage welled up within him. He knew that since it was all his fault, he should bear the consequences. He couldn't keep hiding behind others...
In the blurry light and shadow, someone came up to him and patted his face: "I'll give you another chance. Should you accept it or not?"
Feng Zhiwen smirked and spat in the man's face.
The other party flew into a rage, grabbed his neck tightly, and said in a sinister voice, "I see you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!"
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