This matter was originally stuck in Shangguan Wan Ning's heart, like a thorn. Unexpectedly, Mu Jingrui had already noticed it.
"Why would a master from the inner circle... help a brothel?" Shangguan Wan Ning's brows were furrowed, thoughtfully.
"Because the real boss behind the brothel is the second prince Xiao Zhenting."
Mu Jingyan's words surprised both Shangguan Wanning and Mu Jingrui. The two looked at each other.
Especially Shangguan Wan Ning. She was very close to Xiao Zhenting in her last life, but she was completely unaware of his brothel business.
What's more, as a prince, there seems to be no need to do such a thing.
"Xiaoyan, how do you know?" Mu Jingrui asked in surprise.
"Because..." Before Mu Jingyan could finish his words, his body was shaking.
Mu Jingrui hurriedly supported her and looked at his pale sister, his brows showing remorse and concern.
"Jing Yan is still very weak. Please help her go back to her room to rest. I'll let my servants take care of this place."
Mu Jingrui looked at Shangguan Wan Ning, picked up Mu Jingyan and walked in.
Not long after, Shangguan Wan Ning ordered the aftermath and walked into the room with a bowl of bird's nest porridge.
"Eat something and talk about other things later."
Mu Jingyan quietly observed Mu Jingrui and Shangguan Wan Ning while eating.
She could feel the indescribable emotion surging between the two of them.
but……
"Thank you." Mu Jingyan smiled slightly at Shangguan Wan Ning after eating.
Shangguan Wan Ning gently patted the back of Mu Jingyan's hand, just like when they were playing together when they were children.
"Brother, the night you came to rescue me, while the bidding was still going on outside, a girl from Yingchun Building brought me cakes. I ate them obediently in order to make them relax their vigilance. After they released me, I took the opportunity to escape.
Get out."
Mu Jingyan took the initiative to talk about what happened that night. If she had known that her brother would come to save her, she wouldn't have bothered.
However, it was during this trip that she discovered a major secret.
"In order to avoid the thugs from Yingchun House, I accidentally entered the dry well in the backyard. It turned out that there was a secret room under the dry well, which could lead directly to the outside and the old bustard's room. Many girls who had been robbed or trafficked were imprisoned in it."
"What?"
Both Shangguan Wan Ning and Mu Jingrui's expressions changed slightly.
This news is not trivial. If it is confirmed, it will completely defeat Xiao Zhenting.
"Even if there is a girl being imprisoned under the secret passage, how do you know the boss behind it is Xiao Zhenting?" Mu Jingrui asked calmly.
Mu Jingyan took the hot water from Shangguan Wanning and held it in the palm of his hand to warm his hands.
"I heard what the guards said. In addition to robbing and abducting girls to make money, Yingchun Tower is also used by the mother's house of the second prince's mother, Liu Guifei, to collect intelligence. Since it is related to Liu Guifei, how can the second prince get away with it?
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After Shangguan Wan Ning heard this, she couldn't help but sigh secretly.
How naive was she in her previous life to think that Xiao Zhenting was a personable and humble gentleman.
This kind of person is so heinous that even a hundred deaths would not be enough.
"Jing Yan is right, the second prince definitely knows about it."
"Then what are your plans?"
Mu Jingrui had already walked to the door at this time, leaning against the door frame with his arms folded in front of his chest, looking at her with interest.
Shangguan Wan Ning immediately understood what this look meant.
She smiled brightly and said: "You can report this matter to His Highness the Crown Prince and let him investigate secretly. When you are absolutely sure, you can catch them all. By then, no matter how powerful Concubine Liu is in the court, she may not be able to keep it.
Xiao Zhenting."
Mu Jingrui's expression gradually solidified.
He always believed that Shangguan Wan Ning's heart was with Xiao Zhenting. However, now she seemed to be deliberately drawing a clear line with Xiao Zhenting in every word and deed.
What on earth is she thinking?
Mu Jingrui looked at Shangguan Wan Ning intently, trying to find any clues in her eyes.
However……
In Shangguan Wan Ning's clear eyes, there was only an elegant and warm smile, as if there was...a trace of affection for him.
Is it an illusion?
Mu Jingrui's heart softened involuntarily, and his probing eyes were no longer cold. Even he didn't notice that he was slowly becoming more gentle.
"Brother?" Mu Jingyan saw the change in his brother's eyes and felt a little strange.
Her call brought back Mu Jingrui's thoughts. He felt embarrassed for his gaffe, lowered his head and said, "I will report it to His Highness the Crown Prince for a long-term plan."
"Brother, you must find a way to save those girls. They are all... very pitiful..."
Mu Jingyan thought of the days when he was imprisoned in Yingchun Building. It was a nightmare that he would never forget.
"Don't worry, brother will find a way." Mu Jingrui walked up to his sister and touched her head lovingly. "You can rest peacefully and everything will be fine."
"Miss, it's not good..." The old housekeeper knocked on the door hurriedly, his voice trembling slightly.
Mu Jingrui walked over and opened the door. The old housekeeper handed over his hand and reported: "Miss, a large group of officers and soldiers are coming outside. They say they want to capture the fugitives and search them door to door."
"They came for me." Mu Jingyan stood up, the tears in his eyes gradually disappeared, replaced by a sharp murderous look. "I will go out and fight with them."
Mu Jingyan was about to rush out when he suddenly felt his wrist tighten.
"Don't be impulsive. There is no need to fight with them pointlessly." Shangguan Wan Ning comforted her, "You and your brother should go hide in the woods behind you and leave this place to me."
Mu Jingyan hesitated and looked at Mu Jingrui hesitantly.
"After all, this is my father's property. Even if someone comes from Jingzhao Mansion, they still have to give me some face. What's more, as long as you are not around, there is no harm in letting them search."
"Be careful yourself. I will come back to find you after I send Xiaoyan to a safe place." After Mu Jingrui finished speaking, he took his sister's hand and jumped out of the window.
Shangguan Wan Ning took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and walked out with the old housekeeper.
When we walked into the yard, a policeman and a group of government servants came towards us.
Shangguan Wan Ning narrowed her eyes, quickly glanced around, and asked with a sneer: "Who are you? What are you doing in my courtyard?"
Hearing this, the head catcher came up with a smile on his face, bowed and said: "Miss Shangguan, the villain and my brothers are ordered to capture the fugitives. The instructions from the superiors and the subordinates are to search from house to house. There is nothing I can do. If someone offends someone,
Please bear with me."
"You call me Miss Shangguan, which means you know whose place this is. Now I am the only one in the other courtyard. You came in to search with such arrogance. If word spreads and my reputation is damaged, will you be responsible?"