"That private room is not open to the public. They said it was occupied by someone all year round, and they refused to reveal who it was. We were afraid of alerting others, so we did not force our way in."
It seems that the Dongyi Kingdom is indeed restless. Once they join forces with the Northern Barbarians, they may have to fight a tough battle in the future.
"Did you find out where the money went?"
Selling the layout map of the capital city is a serious crime. If it is a small profit, Jing Zhaoyin cannot take the risk.
"My subordinates are incompetent and haven't found the whereabouts of the money yet. But after Jing Zhaoyin made the transaction, he went to see the Minister of War and King An."
Divide the spoils! This was the first thought that flashed through Jun Lingyun's mind.
"Bang!" He punched the table.
The prince of a country who enjoys the support of the people! The Minister of the Ministry of War who holds the power of the Ministry of War! Jing Zhaoyin who manages the capital! What a bunch of moths.
He also wanted to ignore political affairs and just spend the rest of his life with his Xi'er, but how could such an important minister of the country keep the stability of Yunxiao Country? How could he be content in a corner?
In these years, my father only thought about the art of balancing, and he probably never thought that the wolves he had raised would one day join forces with other wolves to take away the world that he had worked hard to manage all his life.
If he didn't show his sharpness, how could he defeat these wolves, tigers and leopards!
"Have the Dongyi Kingdom spies been caught?" Jun Lingyun asked again.
Bai Xiao lowered his head in shame: "Not yet, they are very vigilant and had already been transferred when Jing Zhaoyin was suspended for investigation."
"Focus on checking abandoned houses, the suburbs of Beijing, and secretly check where the money is, and catch thieves and stolen goods. Don't act rashly until there is evidence."
"Yes!" Bai Xiao accepted the order.
Jun Lingyun touched the jade ring on his hand. It was difficult to catch the big fish, so he eliminated the shrimps and crabs first. As time went by, he had taken a different branching path.
This time, Chu Yunxi helped him a lot. By mistake, he helped him find Jing Zhaoyin. Thinking of Chu Yunxi, his face relaxed again. Speaking of which, he might not have seen Chu Yun for a long time.
The stream is flowing.
It was already dark, Chu Yunxi was caressing the Jiuxiao Linglong Qin, her slender jade fingers rippled, and the music was flowing. There were too many unresolved things in her heart, and she was completely immersed in it.
Where is the owner of this piano, her mentor Sikong Yu, now? Is he well? There is no news yet.
Aunt Liu is going out today. What conspiracy is she planning?
She and Jun Lingyun are really going to get married in three months. How long will it take after their wedding for Jun Lingyun to marry a concubine? Then, where will she go?
The sound of the piano is full of thoughts and sorrow, and people outside the window cannot bear to disturb it.
"Who's there?"
Chu Yunxi came out of her thoughts and glanced at the black shadow outside the window. She was so frightened that her hair stood on end and she exclaimed.
"It's me, don't be afraid."
Hearing this cold voice, Chu Yunxi dared to take a breath and put her heart back in her stomach. She looked at the handsome man coming in from her door. Her heartbeat was a little erratic for some reason.
She seemed a little happy to see him. Chu Yunxi shook his head to get rid of his random thoughts.
"It's so late, why are you here? But something happened?"
"Yes, there is something very important."
Seeing Jun Lingyun's serious look, Chu Yunxi was a little nervous. It was unlikely that something big had really happened. It was worthy for His Highness the Crown Prince to come to her at night.
"What's important? Is the sweet potato found?"
She couldn't think of anything besides sweet potatoes that Jun Lingyun needed to discuss with her.
"When you meet me, you only think of sweet potatoes?"
His face was dark and sullen, obviously unhappy.
Chu Yunxi thought about it carefully again, but he really couldn't think of anything else. He didn't know why he was unhappy, so he could only nodded honestly.
Jun Lingyun's eyes narrowed dangerously, he put his arms around her soft waist and looked at the innocent-looking woman.
"I haven't seen the Crown Princess for a long time. I don't know what the Crown Princess is up to. I thought the Crown Princess was missing. I came here to look for her. Isn't it important?"
Chu Yunxi blinked: "It's only seven days, not a long time."
"Talent?" When will this heartless little woman take him to heart?
Chu Yunxi felt the dangerous aura approaching and hurriedly explained: "I just know that His Highness is busy with official duties recently, so I didn't dare to disturb him."
"Oh? Is that true?"
Her every frown and smile are the most beautiful scenery in his eyes. Even if she is ignorant, flattering or pretending to be stupid, he likes them all.
"Of course." Chu Yunxi opened his eyes wide and nodded frequently to hide his guilty conscience.
"Does Xi'er miss me?"
He didn't know why, but he always wanted to find traces of himself in her heart from her words and deeds. Even if he knew that her heart was not open to him, he still wanted to explore it every time.
"It's too late. I'm sleepy and going to bed. You should go back to the palace as soon as possible."
Chu Yunxi came out of his arms. This time was really not a good time for small talk.
If someone looked at her, she wouldn't be able to explain clearly. If she didn't behave properly and caused harm to the country and the people, she would have to be blamed.
Although Jun Lingyun was a little disappointed, he didn't show it. He took off his coat and lay down on Chu Yunxi's bed.
"Just in time, I'm sleepy too."
Chu Yunxi opened her mouth in shock: "You, you, you don't want to sleep on my bed, do you?"
"Why not? Xi'er also slept in my bed, more than once."
Jun Lingyun moved inside and patted the place beside him, "Xi'er didn't say you're sleepy, come on."
Listening to his shameless words, Chu Yunxi's little face turned red, "Then, how can it be the same? What if my family sees it?"
In fact, even she herself couldn't tell the difference. She just felt that being in the East Palace was completely different from being in her boudoir.
"Hexiang and Xiaolian are getting more and more outrageous. They are hiding somewhere to be lazy again. I wonder if I don't punish them well this time and let them know who is the master."
Jun Lingyun looked at Chu Yunxi and thought to herself, no matter what, she felt so cute.
"Xi'er, I'm really sleepy. Stay with me for a while. I'll leave before dawn so no one will find you. Okay?"
When Jun Lingyun took off his fierceness, just looking at that face that turned all living beings upside down, it was hard to refuse. What's more, he looked at her with a pair of starry eyes, smiled at her, and was so easy to talk to.
Chu Yunxi bit her lip, annoyed that she was so weak-willed and couldn't bear his show of weakness.
The body didn't seem to listen to the instructions of the brain, so it had already sat down in front of the bed and lay down slowly.
"Don't move around, sleep well." She turned to glare at him and warned sternly, like a kitten showing its teeth and claws.
"Okay, just listen to Xi'er."
Jun Lingyun finally took her into his arms again and curled his lips with satisfaction. He smelled the fragrance on her body and seemed to relax physically and mentally.
Chu Yunxi helplessly despised herself. What would happen if this continued? She had to keep a clear head at all times so that she could escape gracefully in the future without being too embarrassed.
"Ling Yun, before we get married, we still have to observe etiquette."
She waited for a moment, but received no reply from him. She turned her head again and saw his face sleeping peacefully. He must have been very tired these past few days to fall asleep so quickly.