The daughter of the emperor was reborn and was spoiled by the sickly prince.

Ever since she learned that her father and Gu Mingzhao were planning to send her back to the capital, Liao Qinglan returned to her room and thought about it over and over again, but still felt that she could not leave.

Wang Tingzhi is the direct descendant of the Wang family of Langya, and is also the nephew of the Queen Mother.

If the other party dares to attack him even with such an identity, then this matter must involve a wide range of people and is of great significance.

Jizhou is a place like a den of dragons and tigers.

Her father and Gu Mingzhao were here, facing unknown enemies and potential dangers at all times. How could she let them face it alone?

Having decided to stay, Liao Qinglan had to find something to do so that her father wouldn't be able to find her.

She selected a few warming and nourishing lung-moistening herbs from the ones Jinxiu brought, put them into a medicine bag, and brought them to the home of the lady selling candied haws.

When Wu'er's parents saw Liao Qinglan, their eyes were filled with gratitude.

The family was really poor and had no tea to serve her, so they poured water for her in the cleanest bowl in their house.

He then used clean clothes to wipe the stool many times before moving it over and asking her to sit down.

"Sir, why are you here today?" asked the old lady.

"I have always been concerned about the old man's health, but I have been a little busy these days. Today I finally got some free time and came here to see him for a follow-up visit." Liao Qinglan said.

"The medicine you sent is very effective. Wu'er's father has been taking it for three days and he is much better now. He no longer coughs at night and can even get out of bed and walk around!"

"It's because the old man had a good physical foundation, but he didn't get proper treatment before, which is why his condition got worse and worse."

Wu'er's mother sighed softly: "Our family only has this little money, and Wu'er's father is reluctant to spend it on himself. He just wants to save more money and find out Wu'er's whereabouts."

When the couple mentioned their missing son, their expressions became much darker.

There are still three days until New Year's Eve, but there are neither Spring Festival couplets nor lanterns hanging in their home. The house is filled with gloom and there is no festive atmosphere at all.

It can be seen how much of a blow Wu'er's disappearance was to both of them.

Liao Qinglan comforted them, "Don't worry. The person who came with me last time was His Royal Highness Prince Qin. Since he promised to find Wu'er for you, he will definitely do it."

Wu Erniang sold candied haws at the market every day. Of course, she had heard about the achievements of the King of Qin in Jizhou. When she heard that her benefactor was actually the King of Qin, she was shocked: "That young man turned out to be His Royal Highness the King of Qin! If I had known this, I would have thanked him very much just now!"

Just now?

Liao Qinglan keenly caught a piece of information.

"Your Highness has been here today?" she asked.

"Yes, Your Highness came here early in the morning."

Liao Qinglan felt that she had gone out very early, but she didn't expect that Gu Mingzhao was even earlier than her.

but……

"What is he here for?"

"His Highness said that Third Master Xue was a tyrant, and he wanted to get rid of this evil for the people, so he came to inquire about Third Master Xue's residence."

Liao Qinglan understood it clearly.

The fact that Xue San was able to bring back Wu'er's letter must have something to do with the missing workers.

Gu Mingzhao wanted to use Xue San as a breakthrough point to thoroughly investigate the matter.

"Auntie, please tell me where Xue San lives. I want to go over and look for His Highness."

The old lady told Liao Qinglan the address in detail and she said goodbye and left.

*

Liao Qinglan arrived at the gate of Xue's mansion.

The mansion is majestic, with carved beams and painted rafters. It is separated from the Liu Mansion by a wall, and both families display the grandeur of an aristocratic family.

Although she was worried about Gu Mingzhao's whereabouts, she didn't know where he was at the moment and was hesitating whether to go back first.

Suddenly, a big hand covered her mouth from behind and led her into the shadow of a dark alley.

Although Liao Qinglan did not see his face, she had already smelled the familiar fresh scent on that hand. Her heart immediately felt at peace. She did not resist and let the man lead her forward.

Only when they reached a secluded place with no one around did the man loosen his grip.

A cold voice came from above: "What are you doing here?"

Liao Qinglan turned around and saw that it was indeed Gu Mingzhao.

"I heard from Wu'er's mother that if you continue to inquire about Xue San, I'm afraid you'll be in danger, so I'll wait here. If anything unexpected happens, I'll be able to notice it the first time." Liao Qinglan said.

"It's very dangerous here, you should go back quickly." Gu Mingzhao shook his head.

It's not good to be too smart. You can't avoid her even if you want to do something.

"I won't go back. I want to be with you." Liao Qinglan said firmly.

Gu Mingzhao raised his eyebrows and said, "I have already found out that Xue San is currently in a brothel. Do you want to go with me?"

"I... will go if I want to. There's nothing to be afraid of in broad daylight!" Liao Qinglan forced herself to remain calm.

Gu Mingzhao: “…”

His original intention was to make Liao Qinglan give up, but he didn't expect that this young lady from the boudoir would have no shyness about the brothel.

Gu Mingzhao was worried that something might happen to her if she wandered around the brothel alone, so he had no choice but to take her with him.

Arriving at the brothel, Liao Qinglan walked straight towards the main entrance of the brothel.

Gu Mingzhao quickly reached out and pulled her back, jokingly asking, "Where are you going?"

"Aren't you going to the brothel?"

Gu Mingzhao knocked her head and said, "You are usually very smart, why are you so confused now? Of course we can't go out through the main entrance!"

Liao Qinglan rubbed the place where he had hit her and said aggrievedly, "Do I have to go out the back door?"

"Of course it's climbing through the window. It's not like you've done that before." Gu Mingzhao glanced at her lightly and shook his head.

A blush appeared on Liao Qinglan's face, and she lowered her head without saying a word.

Gu Mingzhao put away his joking intention and turned to walk towards the secluded alley behind the brothel.

During the day, there are few people walking around the red-light district.

Gu Mingzhao leaped up, swiftly climbed onto the top of the wall, and checked every window.

After a while, he landed lightly on the ground.

"Have you found Xue San?" Liao Qinglan asked.

"Yeah, hold on tight."

After he finished speaking, he turned to Liao Qinglan, put his right arm around her waist, and carried her on his shoulders like a sack.

Before Liao Qinglan could react, he had already nimbly climbed up the window sill to the third floor.

Liao Qinglan was startled and hugged Gu Mingzhao's neck tightly with both hands, fearing that she would fall down.

Gu Mingzhao seemed unaware of it and climbed up steadily until he successfully climbed in through the window, then he put Liao Qinglan down.

Liao Qinglan made sure that there was no one around and hit Gu Mingzhao hard: "Why are you carrying me? You have no sense of beauty at all!"

"It's fine as long as it's convenient. Keep your voice down. Xue San is in the next room."

Liao Qinglan immediately shut her mouth and followed Gu Mingzhao, putting her ear to the corner and listening carefully to the movements next to her.

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【small theater】

Gu Mingzhao: Today is my home court. I have confessed my feelings to my wife. Long Yin should continue to queue.

Long Yin: Humph!

Yuheng: Stop humming! After all, you have already appeared before, and I am just a name that appeared once in Ruyan's mouth!

Gu Mingzhao: No, you only appear in the title of Chapter 43.

Long Yin: That’s right, Ruyan called you “Brother Yu”.

Yuheng: …………