Rebirth: The flatterer prince I raised couldn't be so clingy

The searching imperial guards and Taoists entered the back hall one after another and surrounded the hall. They came in with lanterns in their hands and carefully checked every corner.

The leading imperial guard seemed to be very familiar with this place. He directed the others to light up the lights in the back hall and search it carefully, not missing any place where people might be hiding.

Now Gu Qingzhi understood why Feng Zhanye told her not to climb onto the beam.

In the flickering candlelight, several statues in the back hall were reflected on the wall behind them, swaying like ghosts.

If there was another shadow on the beam, it would probably be reflected on it in the same way, exposing her completely.

Gu Qingzhi freed one hand and quietly grasped Lan Zhou's waist. The worst case scenario now was being discovered, and she was ready to fight to the death.

Feng Zhanye just held her motionlessly, not seeming nervous at all.

The search went on for a while, but nothing was found in the hall except the statue of the Immortal Lord.

"Strange, this is impossible. Could it be that this thief disappeared out of thin air? Could it be that he ran away secretly while we were not paying attention?"

Several Taoists looked confused, unable to understand how the thief had managed to slip away right under their noses.

"Forget it. Go back and count what you have lost. Tell me the thief's appearance in detail. I will go to the city to post a warrant for his arrest tomorrow."

The leading imperial guard seemed a little disappointed. He waved his hand, signaling that everyone could leave.

At this moment, a Taoist priest suddenly shouted: "Captain, there is an altar here that has been moved!"

Upon hearing this, the leading imperial guard immediately turned around and walked to the altar.

He looked carefully and indeed found that the yellow cloth covering the altar had some unnatural wrinkles, as if someone had grabbed it.

He squatted down and tried to lift a corner of the altar to see if there was anyone inside.

Seeing that the two were about to be discovered, Gu Qingzhi was about to draw out the Lanzhou to strike first, but at this moment, Feng Zhanye suddenly felt something furry next to his hand.

When he heard a tiny squeaking sound, he knew it was a mouse. Without thinking, he grabbed the mouse and placed it next to the hand of the imperial guard who was about to open the altar.

The mouse was really considerate and climbed up along the imperial guard's hand.

Feeling something crawling up his arm, he was startled and took several steps back, quickly shaking his hand off.

"what!"

The mouse was ruthlessly thrown to the ground by him, and it screamed in pain. Everyone looked carefully and understood the reason.

“It turned out to be just a mouse.”

The dignified captain was frightened by a mouse and lost his composure, losing face in front of the Taoists and his subordinates. The man quickly coughed twice, regained his serious demeanor, and gave a cold look at the Taoists who were gossiping.

"Okay, since there's nothing left, go back and do as I say. Let's all go."

Everyone obediently filed out, and soon there was no more movement in the back hall.

After confirming that there was no one in the back hall, Gu Qingzhi and Feng Zhanye came out from under the altar.

When she looked at the Taoist robe on Feng Zhanye, she was obviously stunned.

No wonder he stuffed a Taoist robe on me as soon as he came. Good boy, it turns out he was well prepared.

"Aye, you..."

Feng Zhanye saw her eyes fall on him and nodded as a matter of course: "Sister told me to protect myself first, I remember that."

"Then why didn't you tell me earlier? I wouldn't have forced you to hide."

Gu Qingzhi now felt that she was a little too anxious just now and didn't even notice this, which was really wrong.

Could it be that my abilities have declined?

Feng Zhanye laughed, "I didn't even have time to say anything before you dragged me away."

The boy's smile was very sweet, without any hint of blame. There was also a hint of joy in his smile, but no one knew what he was happy about.

Gu Qingzhi looked at him in confusion, but the young man pushed her shoulder and walked out of the hall.

"Okay, okay, Sister Azhi, let's go to Concubine De quickly."

Both of them disguised themselves as Taoist priests and returned to Concubine De's courtyard smoothly.

As soon as I entered the room, I saw that the woman on the couch had sat up at some point and was drinking the porridge bit by bit with Aunt Rong Xu.

Gao Ye, who was sitting nearby, seemed relieved when he saw the two of them, and a smile appeared on his serious face.

"I was just worrying about whether I should go out to look for you guys, luckily you guys are back."

Although Concubine De was still very weak, she looked at the two of them with a confused expression, as if she was recalling something.

Only when she saw the mole on Feng Zhanye's nose did she slowly open her eyes.

"You...what's your name?"

“Feng Zhan Ye.” The young man answered truthfully.

"It's you. You are the Third Prince, the son of Concubine Hui. Do you still remember me? You saw me when you were a child."

She suddenly became extremely excited and wanted to get out of bed right now and get closer to Feng Zhanye.

"Aunt, please don't be impatient. Take your time to tell me what you have to say."

Seeing this, Gao Ye quickly supported her to prevent her from falling off the bed.

"Greetings to Her Majesty the Defei." Feng Zhanye bowed to the Defei according to the palace rules.

De Fei nodded and accepted his greeting, while asking anxiously: "Why did you leave the palace? Where is your mother?"

"My mother has passed away."

The young man's words were calm. Gu Qingzhi knew that he didn't want to mention this matter, but there seemed to be a storm in Concubine De's eyes.

"How is it possible? How did she die?"

Feng Zhanye just looked at her quietly without saying a word.

After all, he rescued Concubine De because of the evil spirit. Now that she has woken up, she asks him about the cause of her mother's death. He has no idea what her intention is.

Gao Ye also clearly sensed that he was holding back, and quickly interrupted: "Aunt, thanks to them, I was able to come in and save you today."

De Fei also realized her own loss of composure, and leaned back on the couch, nodding to the two of them: "You have saved Rong Xu and me, thank you so much, you can ask for anything you want, as long as my Gao family can find it."

What Defei said should not be empty talk. After all, the Gao family’s strength is there, and they do have the ability to do so.

But Feng Zhan Ye had never been one to covet rewards, and he had no intention of beating around the bush with her.

The young man asked her directly: "Nothing is needed, just answer me a question."

"Okay, go ahead and ask." Concubine De nodded and agreed to his request.

"Did the demotion of Marquis Yongning and you have anything to do with my evil spirit?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Concubine De looked at Gao Ye who was standing beside her. Seeing him scratching his head, she immediately understood who had said this.

The young man frowned and looked closely at Concubine De's eyes, trying to find something in her expression to confirm its truth.

The Defei in front of him had already recovered some of her strength. Her eyes sparkled with shrewdness and wisdom, and she no longer had the dullness she had just now.

"It is indeed related, but it is probably not the kind of relationship you think."