The subtle fragrance of cotton needles

The next morning, when Xia Yanxiang got up, Anzhi and Tinglan had not yet brought her water. She was still a little lazy, but suddenly found a letter on the dressing table.

Xia Yanxiang's sleepy feeling disappeared in an instant. She looked around vigilantly. The windows were still closed. So how did the letter get in?

Xia Yanxiang walked towards the dressing table suspiciously. When she didn't hear any sound or smell any smell, she picked up the letter and opened it.

Just a few short words.

Shangyaotang, at 3 p.m. on the 27th.

It was impossible to tell whose handwriting it was. Xia Yanxiang had never seen Mo Yuchen's handwriting before, so she couldn't tell whether it was written by Mo Yuchen.

However, not many people could secretly deliver the letter to the general's mansion, and even Xia Yanxiang who was sleeping in the room did not notice it.

This did not make Xia Yanxiang feel at ease. Instead, it made her feel cold. If this person wanted to kill her, it would be easy, not to mention that this was in the general's mansion with many guards.

Xia Yanxiang took a few deep breaths, calmed herself down, and then prepared to wash up.

On the 27th, Xia Yanxiang informed Tu in advance that she was going out. Xia Zhibai was not at home, so Xia Yanxiang went out boldly.

When Xia Yanxiang arrived at Shangyaotang, she saw an unfamiliar doctor as soon as she entered the door. Wuyi, who was following behind Xia Yanxiang, saw him and wondered why it was not Wang Zhi today.

But soon Wang Zhi came out from the back, saw Xia Yanxiang, and hurried forward, bowing to Xia Yanxiang respectfully: "Miss, please come this way."

The doctor on duty was surprised to see Wang Zhidu being so polite to Xia Yanxiang, but he did not show it on his face. He just glanced at Xia Yanxiang curiously but did not dare to ask.

Xia Yanxiang understood what Wang Zhi meant after seeing his reaction. She didn't say anything else, but nodded slightly to Wang Zhi and went in the direction Wang Zhi pointed.

Wang Zhi turned around and reminded the doctor: "Be careful. If anyone unusual comes, send someone in to call me."

The doctor on duty nodded.

Entering the backyard, there was a mixed smell of medicine. Xia Yanxiang sniffed it carefully and could roughly tell what the medicines were. Moreover, they were all top-grade products.

Turning the screen, Xia Yanxiang saw Yizhu. Anzhi and Tinglan, who were following behind Xia Yanxiang, also saw him. They were so shocked that they covered their mouths and looked at each other, seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.

Isn't this the personal guard of His Royal Highness Prince Luo? Who is the young lady going to meet? Could it be His Royal Highness Prince Luo?

"Anzhi, Tinglan, you stay outside and wait for me." Xia Yanxiang didn't look back, but warned carefully, "No matter what happens, don't come in."

Anzhi and Tinglan were very worried, but since Xia Yanxiang had given the order, they could only obey.

Yizhu didn't say anything, but pointed to a side room for Xia Yanxiang.

Xia Yanxiang quickly entered the side room and found that it was a study.

Mo Yuchen was standing in the side room with his back to Xia Yanxiang. He was a martial artist and had better hearing than most people. He had heard the noise outside the door a long time ago, but he had not taken any action.

"Your servant Xia Yanxiang greets His Royal Highness Prince Luo."

Mo Yuchen then turned around and said with a faint smile, "Miss Third, there is no need to be so polite."

Xia Yanxiang stood up.

Mo Yuchen walked to the table himself, poured a cup of tea for Xia Yanxiang, and poured himself a cup, then sat down and said to Xia Yanxiang, "Miss San, there is no need to be so polite. Sit down first."

Xia Yanxiang didn't hesitate and sat down directly. Since she was already here, being polite was just pretentious.

"Your Highness Prince Luo is willing to join forces with this minister, but have you thought of a way?"

Mo Yuchen didn't want to explain so quickly, but asked: "Miss San, don't worry. I am very confused. Maybe my cooperation with Miss San is for the General's Mansion and the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, but why does Miss San want to cooperate with me?"

Xia Yanxiang stared at Mo Yuchen steadily without answering his words.

Mo Yuchen didn't seem to be in a hurry either, but just stared at Xia Yanxiang.

As expected, "Your Highness Prince Luo should understand that my situation has become even more difficult because of my concubine sister's marriage. If I keep a low profile, I will end up dead without a burial place. Whether for the sake of saving myself or for the sake of protecting my family, I can no longer remain silent."

Mo Yuchen smiled, which seemed a little unfathomable to Xia Yanxiang, but his next words reassured Xia Yanxiang: "Whether Third Miss wants to save herself or protect her family, since Third Miss chooses to trust Xiao Wang, Xiao Wang will naturally cooperate with Third Miss."

"Then I, your Highness, would like to wish you immediate success."

"Miss Third's visit this time shouldn't be just to confirm this matter, right?"

Xia Yanxiang had some recognition for Mo Yuchen in her heart. It seemed that he was not a fool. "Of course, I am here to bring good news to His Royal Highness Prince Luo."

"good news?"

"The second young lady of the Xia family has now been married to His Royal Highness Prince Yuan. Although she is a concubine, she is still the most prestigious woman in Prince Yuan's mansion. If her reputation is in trouble, His Royal Highness Prince Yuan will certainly not have an easy time." Xia Yanxiang seemed to be talking about a trivial matter like rain.

Mo Yuchen's perception of Xia Yanxiang was once again refreshed: "I didn't expect the Third Miss to be so powerful. She actually hit me directly in the vital spot!"

Xia Yanxiang understood Mo Yuchen's surprise and sarcasm, and smiled faintly: "Your Highness Prince Luo, do you think that your subject is cruel and ruthless?"

Mo Yuchen said nothing and the smile on his face disappeared.

Xia Yanxiang didn't want to explain, but directly said something else: "But there is no rush for this matter. The second young lady has an uncle who was originally the Minister of Works. Later, he was found to have tampered with the flood control project in Jiangnan, and was demoted back to his hometown in Chuzhou. However, her uncle has a son, who is the second young lady's cousin. He has admired her for a long time, but he wants to bring honor to the family more."

"Back then, it was because the Second Miss discovered that her cousin loved her that she instructed Second Aunt to whisper in the ear of Minister Xia, who then made suggestions to His Royal Highness Prince Yuan, thus framing the Yang family. The Yang family has now fallen into this situation."

Mo Yuchen looked at Xia Yanxiang with a complicated expression as she spoke these things.

Xia Yanxiang took a sip of tea and said, "Your Highness Prince Luo, if you think that I am cruel and ruthless and not worthy of cooperation, then you can find someone else to cooperate with."

Mo Yuchen still looked at Xia Yanxiang with some complex feelings, and after a long while he said, "Third Miss, have you ever been harmed by the Second Miss or Prince Yuan?"

Xia Yanxiang raised her head and looked at Mo Yuchen. Her eyes were calm, but her heart was filled with turbulent waves.

"Never."