After rebirth, the little junior sister’s salty life

After getting the information from Qing Ning, Fu Jingchen made up his mind to investigate Xicheng first. Although it might be difficult for him to investigate thoroughly on his own, fortunately, he still has that reliable big brother by his side! This is really like a divine help!

Fu Jingchen secretly rejoiced that no one could see the existence of his elder brother, so at the critical moment, he would play a vital role.

So, he quietly asked people around him about the situation of the people in West City. After some clever questioning, he finally got the confirmed information. Then, he disguised himself and blended in.

He stepped into West City, as if he had entered another world. The scene before him left him dumbfounded, and he could not help but feel deeply moved. Originally, he always thought that the patched clothes he wore were enough to show his poverty, but now seeing the people here, he truly understood what poverty meant!

Xicheng, this place is home to many poor people. They sleep crowded together in a huge shed, leaning on each other for warmth. There is nothing here, the land is dry and cracked into tortoise shells, and it is a wasteland. Everyone's face is filled with the hardship and helplessness of life.

At this moment, a younger boy caught his attention. The boy was wearing ragged, stained clothes, and was dirty all over, but he approached him with a hint of curiosity and friendliness.

\"Hey, big guy, who are you? How did you get here?\" The boy asked in a clear and childish voice, his eyes revealing curiosity and vigilance towards strangers.

In order to obtain more useful information, Fu Jingheng began to fabricate a completely new identity background.

"I was originally a scholar. This time I went to Beijing to take the imperial examination, but unfortunately, the money I brought with me was robbed by thieves. I had no choice but to return to my hometown, but when I got home, I found that all my land had been occupied by evil people, and I was also driven out of the house. With nowhere else to go, I had no choice but to come to this West City to try my luck."

While Fu Jingheng was recounting his experience, he pretended to look pitiful and even squeezed out a few fake tears.

When the young man heard this, the vigilance in his heart gradually disappeared, and was replaced by a face full of sympathy and compassion. He looked at Fu Jingheng with eyes full of empathy.

"I can understand your suffering. Mr. Xu here is in the same situation as you!" the young man sighed.

Although Fu Jingheng didn't say anything more, he had already silently remembered this Mr. Xu in his heart!

Just as he was about to inquire further about the news, suddenly a group of soldiers came towards them!

"What are you all doing standing here? The porridge that the adults brought has arrived, why don't you come and eat it!"

Fu Jingheng looked in the direction of the voice and saw the porridge that was so thin that only soup was left. He couldn't help but frown!

At this moment, the older Fu Jingheng thought more deeply. Back then, he did not go to Jiangnan, but he heard that many officials were eventually dealt with there, and even involved in extremely cruel incidents!

The scholar named Xu suffered even more brutal persecution!

In order not to arouse others' vigilance and attention, he carefully picked up a worn-out bowl and walked over lightly and cautiously. His eyes were focused and sharp, staring closely at the officers and soldiers guarding the wooden barrel, and he saw them scooping up a spoonful of porridge with almost no rice grains visible.

He lowered his head slightly, his eyes became deep and firm. Picking up the bowl of porridge as clear as water, he silently walked to a secluded corner. Without any hesitation, he drank the whole bowl of porridge in one breath without even frowning.

The older Fu Jingheng watched him drink the thin porridge so decisively, and he couldn't help but feel an indescribable pain in his heart. He whispered, "You didn't have to suffer like this!"

However, the young man did not back down, and replied firmly: "It doesn't matter, I also want to find out what secrets are hidden in this place!" His eyes were full of determination and persistence.

Seeing that his persuasion did not work, Fu Jingheng had no choice but to follow him closely. He secretly made up his mind that if there was any abnormal situation or danger, he would immediately contact the girl named Qing Ning. Because he knew that this girl Qing Ning had extraordinary skills and abilities and might be able to provide help.

At this moment, they are in a mystery, and every step is full of unknowns and challenges, but they firmly believe that as long as they persevere, the truth will eventually come to light.

Looking at his determined eyes, he did not persuade him anymore!

Soon, night fell, and Fu Jingheng carefully followed the young man, looking for a place to rest. Finally, they found a dilapidated shed, and Fu Jingheng reluctantly lay down. The rough grass shells under him made him feel unusually uncomfortable, as he was used to a life of luxury.

He tried to adjust his posture, trying to find a slightly more comfortable position, but he couldn't get rid of the discomfort no matter what he did. After lying down, before he could fall asleep, a strong stench came from all directions, entering his nasal cavity and making his stomach churn. However, in order not to attract other people's attention, he clenched his teeth and tried his best to resist the urge to vomit.

At the same time, Qing Ning in the courtyard was not idle either. She knew that she had to act like a prince with no skills and abilities in order to lower the enemy's vigilance. So, she deliberately took the two girls around to play and enjoy this seemingly relaxing and happy time.

Every day, Qing Ning would take them to different places to play, either to enjoy the flowers and the moon, or to travel around the mountains and rivers. The two girls reported these situations back to others, and those people gradually let down their guard. They began to think that the second prince was just a straw bag, completely posing no threat and very easy to control. In this way, Qing Ning's plan seemed to be going smoothly...

A remote courtyard outside the city was crowded with officials. Each of them was surrounded by a group of beautiful and graceful women, with a smug smile on his face.

"See, I was right! This so-called Second Prince is actually just a good-for-nothing idiot. Haha, it's so easy to play him around in the palm of your hand!" Liu Peng raised his head and laughed triumphantly, then picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. He felt extremely comfortable in his heart, and the expression on his face was even more uninhibited.

"That's right! From now on, we have a prince in our hands who can be manipulated at will. As for the greedy third prince, let him go to hell!" another person echoed.

However, not everyone is as unscrupulous as Liu Peng. Sure enough, a warning came from the corner: "Master Liu, be careful with your words, beware of ears! We have worked hard to live a life of luxury, don't let it go to waste because of a moment of negligence!"

Obviously, some people are still highly alert and cautious about the current situation. After all, it is not easy to get it, and no one wants to lose everything in front of them easily.

They thought their plan was flawless, but little did they know that all of it had been heard clearly by Qing Ning's confidants!

After getting the information he had been dreaming of, he made a prompt decision, turned around and left this place of trouble, and rushed back to the yard where his master was.

He passed the message to Qing Ning like a ghost without anyone noticing! Qing Ning took the note and looked at it carefully. It recorded in detail every word that Liu Peng and his gang had said, as well as crucial information!

The two women standing aside stared at Qing Ning anxiously. They finally realized at this moment that the person in front of them was not as innocent as he seemed. This person seemed calm and composed, but in fact he was scheming and shrewd!

"You two have performed very well these past few days. This play was so brilliant! Look, this is the reward given to you!"

After saying this, Qing Ning raised her bare hands and took out two jade hairpins from her sleeves. The hairpins were warm in color, delicate in texture, and crystal clear, and were obviously priceless.

However, the two women did not know that this hairpin had another secret - this hairpin not only had the function of surveillance, but also the ability to protect its owner! Once worn, Qing Ning could easily see through their every move!

The two women were stunned by such a precious and rare hairpin. They took it with great joy and knelt down to kowtow in thanks: "Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward. Thank you, Your Highness, for the reward!"

Qing Ning raised the corner of her mouth slightly, but did not say anything. She had already been planning a plan in her mind. Now that the time is ripe, it is time to put it into practice!

"Recently, Your Highness has been feeling a little unwell, so I stopped going out and stayed in my room to rest. Remember, do not let anyone disturb Your Highness, and just let others deliver the meals!"

"As you command, Your Highness!"

Qing Ning raised her lips slightly, and she had already made up her mind. Humph! Since these people dared to use such despicable means on her, she would not let it go. As the saying goes, "give and take", they used the beauty trap to plot against her, well, she would use a more ruthless beauty trap on them to see if these people are capable of taking it!

Thinking of this, Qing Ning couldn't help but reveal a sly smile. She wanted to see what kind of wonderful expressions would appear on the faces of these self-proclaimed smart guys when they fell into the trap she carefully designed.

However, this requires careful planning. After all, the other party is not an easy person to deal with, and it is not easy to successfully implement this plan.