Chapter 34

The prince pondered for a while and exclaimed deeply, “We can only hope that he didn’t have other intentions!”

He remained silent.

Su Xingyan nodded and cupped his hands in obeisance. “I shall retreat,” he announced.

After Su Yaozheng returned to the palace, Han Jing summoned Xu Chong. The two girls also coincidentally arrived.

Han Jing met Xu Chong last night, but he did not leave an impression on her. After she saw him, it was still a blur. Xu Chong seemed like an ordinary middle-aged man. He stood in front of Han Jing with his head slightly lowered, which made him seem like an ordinary guard—no one would notice that he was even there.

The two girls were beautiful and delicate but respectful. They were obviously well trained. Furthermore, they looked exactly the same. They must be twins, but Han Jing spotted the difference between them. It was their eyes—one looked quick-witted, the other one looked steady.

“I’m Mu Jin.”

“I’m Bo He, my Lady.”

The two girls greeted Han Jing.

“Who is the elder sister, and who is the younger sister?” Han Jing asked.

Mu Jin took a step forward and replied, “I’m the elder sister. Bo He is the younger sister.”

Han Jing nodded. “From now on, you will stay with me and assist me. Uncle Xu does not have to hide in the dark anymore. He will take the position of my housekeeper for the time being. When there’s someone more suitable to take Uncle Xu’s place, I will rearrange. I have something for Uncle Xu to take care of.”

Han Jing trusted Xu Chong. She believed that she would be able to take care of other matters since he was there to help.

“I’m just a servant. I don’t deserve to be called ‘Uncle Xu’.”

As a matter of fact, he was a criminal. If Princess Yi Feng had not saved him, he would have died together with his master. Princess Yi Feng gave him to Han Jing and worked for her. He felt that he did not deserve to be called ‘Uncle Xu’.

Han Jing laughed, “Uncle Xu, don’t be a stranger. I have lots that I need to rely on you for from now on. Don’t address me as ‘master’ in front of others. Just address me as ‘My Lady’ in the manor.”

Han Jing was casual when she spoke, but there was a sense of unquestionable certainty about her. Xu Chong was taken aback. “Yes,” he nodded.

“You must have heard about what happened yesterday. Uncle Xu, I need you to find out who Han Yuxiao brought to Peony Pavilion the evening before yesterday. Bring that person here to see me,” Han Jing ordered.

She had been an assassin for almost 20 years, and she was in the entertainment industry for a few years. She did not quite care who she slept with. However, no matter who it was, he had to die. She would not allow others to turn her into a laughing stock.

Xu Chong left after receiving his commands.

At the same time, Su Yu—who had left the palace—gave Lan Ji orders. “Bring the person who Han Yuxiao brought to Peony Pavilion. Find out what actually happened in there that evening. Bring Yun Feng to Deity Pavilion to see me.”

The carriage headed straight to the Baihua Compound and entered the Deity Pavillion.

Yun Feng had already arrived when Su Yu reached.

Yun Feng did not like staying in the manor. He enjoyed going to the Medicine Pavilion in Baihua Compound. He always stayed in Baihua Compound, but two days ago, he collected medicine and only returned yesterday afternoon. Thus, Yun Feng was not around when the poison in his body reacted that evening.

Yun Feng saw Su Yu and smiled. “You look great today. I heard the poison in your body took effect the day before. You look alright to me now!”