bayedsolid Chapter 107 Murong Xi's Concerns
Chapter 107 Murong Xi's Concerns
The night is as dark as ink, and outside the Leisure Inn, lanterns are hung high, reflecting a warm and mysterious light and shadow. Inside the inn, the number of guests is gradually decreasing, but it is still very lively. In this bustle, a conversation about secrets and exploration quietly unfolds in a quiet room on the second floor.
In the side room, Murong Xi, wearing a plain robe, sat by the window, gently waving a folding fan in his hand, looking out of the window with deep eyes. His follower, A Zheng, stood beside him with an anxious look on his face, wanting to say something but stopping himself.
"Master, that Miss Lin, she..." Ah Zheng finally couldn't help but speak, with a hint of urgency in his tone.
Murong Xi raised his hand slightly, interrupting Ah Zheng's words, and with a faint smile on his face, he said, "Are you trying to say that her expression seemed to indicate that she knew something about the Crown Prince's whereabouts, but I didn't investigate further?"
Ah Zheng nodded, his eyes full of confusion: "That's right, Master. Our purpose of this trip is clear, which is to find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but why are you..."
Murong Xi put away his folding fan and tapped the table lightly, with a glimmer of wisdom in his eyes: "A Zheng, you need to know that there are mysteries everywhere in the world of martial arts. We just met Miss Lin and we don't have a deep friendship with each other. How could she easily reveal such important information? Moreover, His Majesty asked us to secretly find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in disguise, so our whereabouts must be kept secret. If it is easily leaked, it will probably cause unnecessary trouble."
Ah Zheng suddenly realized what was going on when he heard this, then frowned and said, "But if we don't ask, how can we find out where His Highness is?"
Murong Xi smiled slightly, his eyes deep: "Of course we have to ask, but don't be too hasty. What we need is patience and wisdom, not recklessness. Miss Lin looks weak, but in fact she is thoughtful. She is not an ordinary person to run a restaurant of this scale in Jiangnan. We need to find the right opportunity and treat her with sincerity to win her trust."
Ah Zheng nodded, and he admired Murong Xi's foresight even more. He turned and asked, "Then Master, what should we do next?"
Murong Xi pondered for a moment and said, "First, we must continue to stay in Fengxi Town and keep a close eye on the movements of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. At the same time, we must maintain a good relationship with Miss Lin and find a suitable opportunity to tell her our intentions. Remember, we are not only going to find His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but also to ensure his safety. We must not let the Prime Minister's eyes and ears detect any disturbances."
Having said that, Murong Xi's eyes became unusually firm, as if he had made up his mind to protect the prince in this treacherous situation.
Ah Zheng nodded, then frowned slightly, as if he was thinking about something. After a while, he asked, "Should we send someone to keep an eye on her? Maybe we can find the Crown Prince through her."
Murong Xi frowned slightly, and after a moment of silence, he shook his head and said, "Not appropriate. This will easily alert the enemy. If we act rashly, it may cause unnecessary trouble. We can start from other aspects first, such as asking about her daily whereabouts and the people she associates with, to see if we can find some clues."
"Okay!" A Zheng nodded to show that he understood.
"Also, Azhe, go check to see if any of the Prime Minister's men are following us." Murong Xi ordered.
Ah Zhe took the order and left, and began to secretly inquire whether the prime minister had arranged a killer. Murong Xi continued to stay in the restaurant, tasting fine wine while paying attention to the movements around him, trying to find other clues.
At the same time, Lin Wan'er was also thinking about Murong Xi's identity and purpose. She was a little confused about Murong Xi's sudden appearance, especially his attention to the Crown Prince made her wary.
"Miss, who do you think that Mr. Murong Xi is? Why do you want to ask about Mr. Jun?" Xiao Zhu couldn't help but ask curiously.
Lin Wan'er shook her head gently: "I don't know either, but he seems to be very interested in Master Jun. We must be careful and not reveal Master Jun's whereabouts easily."
Xiao Zhu nodded: "Don't worry, Miss, I will pay attention to it."
Hearing this, Lin Wan'er's eyes flashed with a trace of solemnity. She said softly to Xiao Zhu: "Xiao Zhu, you are right. We must be careful. Although this Mr. Murong Xi seems gentle and elegant, his intentions are hard to figure out. Especially the handsome young man he mentioned, it is very likely that he is the Mr. Jun we know."
She paused and continued, "Master Jun is of noble status, and his whereabouts cannot be easily disclosed. Although we are just ordinary people, we must know how to protect ourselves and not get involved in any disputes that may endanger the royal family or the country. Therefore, no matter what Master Murongxi's purpose is, we must act cautiously and not trust others' words."
After hearing this, Xiao Zhu became more vigilant. She nodded solemnly and said, "Miss, I understand."
Lin Wan'er patted Xiao Zhu's shoulder with satisfaction and praised: "Xiao Zhu, you did a good job. Remember, we must not only protect our own safety, but also maintain a kind and upright heart. No matter how turbulent the outside world is, we must stick to our principles and bottom line."
Lin Wan'er frowned slightly, thinking that she must be under surveillance. After thinking for a moment, she decided to warn the Crown Prince. She turned to the maid Xiao Zhu beside her and said, "Xiao Zhu, tomorrow morning you need to go to the Xiao Mansion, find Xiao Yi, and ask him to convey what happened today."
Xiao Zhu responded obediently: "Yes, Miss."
Lin Wan'er sighed softly, thinking that although she and Xiao Yi were just friends, she could only trouble him this time. She hoped that Xiao Yi could tell the prince everything in detail to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but worry about Taijun Moyuan. After all, this matter involved the royal family, and if it was not handled properly, it might cause an uproar.
Xiao Zhu looked at Lin Wan'er's worried face and comforted her softly, "Don't worry, Miss. Young Master Xiao will definitely pass on his message."
Lin Wan'er nodded slightly, secretly praying that everything would go well. She knew that the only thing she could do now was to wait for news. And this night was destined to be a long and uneasy night...