The real daughter's life was stolen, and she was reborn and became the best in the capital

outside the palace.

Yuan Yu followed Gu Mingheng and rode out on horseback.

Even Yuan Yu, who is cheerful by nature and has nothing to worry about, looked unhappy at this moment.

His mind was now filled with the words on the note.

——Li Chang is Gu Changxuan’s man.

Although he and Gu Changxuan couldn't be said to get along very well, they did get along pretty well.

After all, they were all in the capital, of similar age, and knew each other well. Gu Changxuan was the type of person who could chat with anyone.

Yuan Yu and Gu Changxuan grew up together, so they are naturally familiar with each other.

Although he doesn't have as good a relationship with Gu Changxuan as his brother, they can still have a drink and chat together if they meet each other.

But in this situation, he was really confused and didn't know what to do.

He just sat on his horse, staring blankly ahead, muttering, "We can't let Xiaowu know about this. If he knew, there would definitely be a big fuss."

Without waiting for Gu Mingheng to speak.

Yuan Yu said again: "Why did it have to be Yue Qing or Li Chang... I still don't believe it."

It is unclear whether he said this because he did not believe Gu Changxuan would be such a person, or because he did not believe Li Chang would betray his cousin.

"…If it was the Third Prince, I wouldn't be so shocked."

"Why is it Yue Qing..." Yuan Yu said in a hoarse voice.

Gu Mingheng didn't know how to answer.

Like Yuan Yu, he was unwilling to believe it.

He has no such experience.

He is more than 20 years younger than his elder brother. When he was born, his elder brother was already the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace and the designated heir to the throne.

His father and mother passed away early.

It can be said that he was brought up by his elder brother.

So when Gu Mingheng learned that the third brother and Cheng Qian were fighting so fiercely, he was surprised.

Although the royal family's kinship is already weak.

Not to mention the royal family, even among families with more descendants, how many of them don’t fight?

But knowing is one thing, seeing is another.

I thought that in this struggle, only Cheng Qian and the third brother were fighting fiercely, and the fourth and fifth brothers were always obedient. I didn't expect...

Gu Mingheng didn’t know whether this was true or false.

But there is no smoke without fire. Since the matter was brought to Cheng Qian's attention by the Yuan family, it couldn't be just a child's play.

The person behind the scenes must know something to do this.

"You said that the person who came to deliver the message was a little beggar?" Thinking of what Yuan Yu had just said, Gu Mingheng asked in a deep voice.

Although he didn't want to be involved in these things.

But it is impossible to know and then pretend not to know.

After hearing his question, Yuan Yu calmed down and replied, "...Yes."

"It was a little beggar. The servants at home originally thought he was here to beg for food, but unexpectedly... If I had been more careful, I wouldn't have let the little beggar get away!"

"Blame me!"

As Yuan Yu spoke, he hit his thigh with his hand in annoyance.

Gu Mingheng glanced at him.

"The person behind the scenes obviously didn't want you to know. It's normal that you didn't expect it."

"Do you remember what the little beggar looked like?" Gu Mingheng asked him.

Yuan Yu had not thought of this before, but when he heard what Gu Mingheng said, he immediately reacted. He looked at Gu Mingheng with his eyes wide open, and said, "How could I forget!"

"Damn it!"

"I should have drawn the portrait earlier and asked someone to find it!"

After he said this, he immediately rode his horse back home.

"I'll go now!"

But before he could rush forward, he was stopped by Gu Mingheng.

"Go to my place first. We are still unclear about the situation and we don't know who the person behind the scenes is. In order to prevent him from doing anything else, I will send someone to look for him privately."

Yuan Yu didn't expect that Gu Mingheng would be willing to intervene in this matter. He opened his eyes wide and looked at Gu Mingheng.

"Gu Mingheng, you..."

Gu Mingheng knew what he was going to say. He retracted his gaze, looked ahead, and said calmly, "After all, I watched Cheng Qian grow up."

Although they are all the emperor's children.

But the ten fingers are still of different lengths. Although Cheng Qian and Yue Qing are both his nephews, the relationship between them is still different.

If this matter has nothing to do with Yue Qing, then he can be cleared of all charges.

But if it really has something to do with him...

Gu Mingheng's hands holding the reins suddenly tightened, and his thin lips also pursed.

Then he should be glad that she didn't marry him.

Return to the palace.

Yuan Yu rushed into Gu Mingheng's study and started grinding without waiting for anyone to serve him.

When Zhuo Qian came in with tea, Yuan Yu had already started painting.

Zhuo Qian was stunned: "Mr. Yuan, what is this..."

Gu Mingheng didn't say anything.

Yuan Yu finished the painting hastily and came over while blowing the ink: "I didn't see it carefully at the time, but it probably looked like this."

Gu Mingheng reached out and took it.

Yuan Yu's calligraphy and painting are both well-known in the capital.

Although it was just a few simple strokes, once the character's face was clearly visible on the paper, Gu Mingheng took a look and handed the painting in his hand to Zhuo Qian beside him.

"Send someone to check on this little beggar privately. Remember, don't alert the enemy."

Zhuo Qian didn't know what happened.

But seeing that the prince was so serious, he naturally did not dare to disobey. He put away the portrait in his hand and quickly agreed.

Wait for Zhuo Qian to receive the order and leave.

Yuan Yu slumped down in his chair again.

He breathed a sigh of relief and prayed, "I hope this is just a prank."

Gu Mingheng held the teacup and said nothing. In fact, they all knew very well that no one would play such a prank for no reason.

The reason I'm doing this now is just to find out who is behind the scenes.

And hold on to an impossible hope.

……

Just when Zhuo Qian was giving orders and calling people to go out and look for someone.

The little beggar who delivered Mingjin's message has returned to West Street. This was the first time he had done such a thing. Although it had been a long time, his heart was still pounding.

I still had the money given by that noble man in my arms.

Thinking of what the noble man said later, the little beggar glanced at the restaurant not far away, his eyes flickered slightly, and he looked around quietly. Seeing that no one noticed, he sneaked to the back alley of the restaurant.

He thought that the noble man was lying to him.

But the little beggar actually found a silver bill in a hole in the back alley.

The little beggar had never seen so much money since he was born.

Not to mention him, I'm afraid even the manager who is in charge of them has never seen him!

One hundred taels...

One hundred taels!

The little beggar had no idea what this meant.

He only knew that this was a huge fortune and he must not let anyone know!

His heart beat even faster. He looked left and right, afraid of being discovered. He quickly took the money and ran to a deserted place.

Become rich suddenly.

Instead, it made him even more cautious.

I thought of what the noble man had said before he left: "After delivering the things, come back and get the money, and leave immediately."

"Don't go back, and don't tell anyone. Go to Ma'an Lane on West Street and ask someone to get you a pass, and then leave the capital."

"This is very dangerous. If you are afraid, don't do it."

At that time, he had not eaten for several days because he had not begged for money. Looking at the bag of osmanthus cake handed to him, the little beggar could not resist.

Danger……

What is not dangerous?

If he can't get the money today, he will either starve to death or be beaten to death.

it's good now.

He no longer has to worry about starving to death!

With this money, he can leave the capital and live the life he wants.

The little beggar's dirty face was full of joy. He should have taken the money and run away immediately as the noble man had said.

But thinking of the small tofu pudding still in the dilapidated temple, the little beggar suddenly became hesitant again.

one night……

Just one night, should be fine, right?

The little beggar hesitated and thought.

He was still very nervous, but he comforted himself and thought that it would not be a big deal.

With so many similar beggars, who would find him?

As long as he gets through tonight and takes the little tofu pudding with him, he will leave the capital tomorrow.

The little beggar thought so and made up his mind.

He found a place to secretly bury the silver bills in his hand and the money given to him by the nobleman, leaving only a dime behind.

This is the money he and Xiao Douhua need to pay for their lives tonight.

……

And the carriage at this time.

Hua Sui saw that the master opposite him had his eyes slightly lowered. He didn't know what he was thinking, but he looked as if he was a little worried.

She felt that her master was being very strange today.

He looked very happy just now, but now it seemed as if his happiness had faded away and he became silent again.

"Master, what's wrong?" she asked Mingjin.

Ming Jin shook his head and naturally couldn't answer.

After seeing Yuan Yu, her initial happiness faded away and she became a little uneasy again.

She was not afraid of the matter being traced back to her.

The handwriting was written with her left hand and was very different from her usual handwriting.

Besides, who would have thought that the person behind the scenes would be her?

In everyone's eyes, she was just a girl who had just returned home and was naive about the world.

Because of her good fortune, she was conferred the title of princess.

But that's it.

But I don’t know if that little beggar can really leave the capital safely as she said?

There are too few people available.

If she had a few people around her, even just one, like Gu Mingheng's guards, she wouldn't be so restrained in doing things.

"We need to buy some people..."

She suddenly murmured.

"Buy people?"

Hua Sui was stunned when he heard this suddenly.

"What kind of people do you want to buy? Servant girls or guards?" She thought her master wanted to buy some people for the princess's mansion. After thinking about it, she felt that she had to buy some.

The princess's mansion is too big and requires a lot of people to serve her.

"Can't we just leave this matter to Aunt Cheng?" Hua Sui looked puzzled.

Mingjin didn't answer immediately.

Thinking of something, she suddenly asked Hua Sui, "You've been in Jing'er Hutong for so long, do you know if there's any place that specializes in buying people? Background doesn't matter, the most important thing is loyalty and high martial arts skills. If it's a girl, it's even better."

Hua Sui was horrified: "Why did you buy such a person?"

Ming Jin did not hide it: "I am too short of people around me right now. You and Chun Yu are my confidants. There are many things I can entrust to you, but there are also some things you can't do."

"Aunt Cheng can arrange guards for me, but it's always inconvenient to have a man."

"It would be better if I had a woman who knows martial arts to stay with me."

Hua Sui didn't understand why the princess needed such a person.

But her habit of obedience made her think seriously about it even though she was surprised.

"I did hear from customers in the store before that there seems to be an underground place on West Street that specializes in buying and selling special people."

"But I don't know if there is anyone like you mentioned, over there, over there..."

As she spoke, her face turned red again.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. Hua Sui shook his head and said, "No, no, that place is too messy. You'd better not go there."

Mingjin guessed why Huasui blushed and shook his head.

I think that place is a place of entertainment and entertainment, where people who cannot be seen in public are bought and sold.

Although Mingjin had never been to such a place, he knew that there were such places everywhere.

Such a place is not easy to go, but Ming Jin finally knew about such a place, how could she give up? She immediately held Hua Sui's hand and said, "Find a time and take me there."

"master……"

Hua Sui still looked hesitant.

It was not until she saw her master's burning and determined eyes that Hua Sui suddenly remembered the day in the alley when her master descended before her like a god to save her.

Hua Sui gritted his teeth, but in the end he couldn't bear to refuse his master.

That's it!

She looked at Mingjin and agreed helplessly.

Mingjin finally smiled when he saw that she agreed.

Seeing that she was happy, Hua Sui also smiled.

Soon, the carriage returned to the Marquis' Mansion, and Ming Jin took Hua Sui back to Songcui Zhai in a good mood.

As soon as I got there, I saw Aunt Cui waiting in the corridor.

Looking at Aunt Cui's figure, Mingjin knew that it must be Zhou Zhaoru who came.

Then I looked at Aunt Cui's expression as she stood outside the door.

Is it...

Ming Jin raised an eyebrow.

Was it true that Xu Zhaojun was reborn as she thought? So the marriage didn't happen?