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The old man nodded, his expression more solemn: "Yes, that treasure map is of great importance. It not only involves the safety of the palace, but also the stability of our country's borders. It is said that this map is hidden in a corner of the old Prince Jing's palace."

Upon hearing this, Du Yunsheng couldn't help but nervously squeeze the handkerchief in her hand. She secretly glanced at Xiang Zhu, only to see that Xiang Zhu was also biting his lower lip nervously.

"Master, how do we find this map?" Jiang Yurou asked, with a hint of determination in her eyes.

The old man pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "This requires the four of us to work together and give full play to our strengths. Yun Sheng, you are proficient in mechanical arts, so you can be responsible for cracking the mechanism in the map; Yu Rou, you are good at the I Ching Bagua, so you can figure out where the map is hidden; Xiang Zhu, you are familiar with the layout of the old Prince Jing's mansion, so you can lead us to avoid the guards; and I will be responsible for coordinating the overall situation."

Hearing the old man's arrangements, Du Yunsheng and others nodded with firm expressions.

The old Prince Jing's mansion was filled with crisscrossing secret passages and numerous traps, like a maze. They moved through it carefully, trying to avoid making any noise.

At a turn, Du Yunsheng suddenly stopped. She stared at a pattern on the wall and said thoughtfully, "Master, this pattern seems to be similar to a pattern on the treasure map."

Upon hearing this, the old man came over to check and nodded, saying, "Yes, this pattern should be the key clue on the treasure map. Yun Sheng, try to decipher it."

Du Yunsheng nodded and gently stroked the pattern with her fingers. A gleam of light flashed in her eyes, as if she had found a way to crack it.

At this moment, Xiang Zhu suddenly shouted nervously, "Be careful! Someone is coming!"

The four of them immediately hid in the dark, only to see a group of guards hurrying by with nervous expressions. The guards seemed to be looking for something, looking around as they walked.

The old man heaved a sigh of relief after the guards left. He looked at Xiang Zhu and said approvingly, "Xiang Zhu, you did a great job. If you hadn't discovered it in time, we might have been exposed."

Xiang Zhu smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his eyes.

Continuing forward, they came to a seemingly ordinary room. Du Yunsheng observed carefully and found a faint mark on the floor of the room. She immediately said, "This should be where the treasure map is hidden."

The old man nodded, and the four of them began to work together to crack the mechanism. After some effort, the floor slowly opened up, revealing a secret compartment. They carefully opened the secret compartment and saw an exquisite box inside.

Du Yunsheng opened the box, and inside was a piece of yellow parchment with a detailed treasure map drawn on it. She excitedly handed it to the old man: "Master, we found it!"

The old man took the parchment, and a trace of relief flashed in his eyes. However, at this moment, the door of the room was suddenly opened, and the old Prince Jing walked in.

Old Prince Jing looked at them, a complicated look flashed in his eyes, and he said coldly: "What are you doing?"

The old man immediately stood up and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, we have found the treasure map and are about to report to you."

The old Prince Jing snorted coldly, his eyes revealing dissatisfaction: "How dare you use the money and property of the palace privately? Do you know your crime?"

Du Yunsheng and others knelt down and pleaded guilty in fear and trepidation.

Old Prince Jing took a deep breath and said slowly: "Since you have found the treasure map, hand it over to me and you can leave."

The four of them were delighted and handed the parchment to the old Prince Jing. The old Prince Jing took the parchment, looked at them, and suddenly said: "Although you have made a mistake, considering that you are doing it for the safety of Prince Jing's Mansion, I have decided to spare your life."

Hearing what Old Prince Jing said, Du Yunsheng and the others looked at him gratefully. Old Prince Jing waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

……

Du Yunsheng's gaze was as sharp as an ice blade as it shot towards the butler. The sneer was faintly visible under the veil, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

Butler Lin Yi, an old man who had served in Prince Jing's Mansion for many years, felt the pressing chill at this moment, and his heart shuddered.

"Princess, what do you mean?" Lin Yi tried to remain calm, but his voice trembled slightly.

Du Yunsheng smiled lightly, his voice sounding a little low through the veil: "Butler Lin, you should know it in your heart."

Lin Yi's eyes flickered. He naturally knew what Du Yunsheng was referring to. Recently, there had been frequent thefts in the palace, and the stolen items were all precious antiques and paintings, which made him, as a butler, feel ashamed. But what he never expected was that all this was actually related to his confidant.

"Princess, I was indeed negligent, but please believe me, I will get to the bottom of it and give an explanation to the prince and princess." Lin Yi lowered his head quickly and said sincerely.

Du Yunsheng nodded slightly, and the coldness in his eyes faded a little: "Butler Lin, you have followed my husband for many years, and I have always respected you. But this time, if you can't give me a satisfactory answer, don't blame me for turning against you."

Lin Yi's face turned pale. He knew that Du Yunsheng was not a joker. In the Prince Jing's mansion, the prestige of the princess even exceeded that of the prince. If he couldn't handle this matter well, I'm afraid his future life would not be easy.

"Don't worry, Princess. I will do my best to get to the bottom of this matter. If it was really done by my people, I am willing to take full responsibility." Lin Yi said firmly.

Du Yunsheng smiled slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Okay, I believe you. But during this period, I hope you can temporarily hand over the stewardship of the palace, and let me handle it."

Lin Yi was shocked. If he gave up his position as housekeeper, he would lose his position and power in the palace. But facing Du Yunsheng's determination, he knew he had no choice.

"Yes, Princess, I obey your command." Lin Yi replied with his head down.

Du Yunsheng nodded with satisfaction and turned to walk into the inner room. Lin Yi looked at her from behind, feeling both awe and worry.

"Princess, we have searched the entire palace, but the clues are still cut off. I suspect there is a traitor." Lin Yi reported the progress of the investigation.

Du Yunsheng nodded slightly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "The traitor? Who could it be?"

Lin Yi hesitated for a moment and said, "Princess, I suspect it was Nanny Liu from the kitchen. She has been acting strangely recently, and she has had contact with the thieves outside."

Du Yunsheng's eyes flashed with a gleam of light: "Madame Liu? She is someone close to you."

Lin Yi lowered his head, a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face: "Princess, I did trust her, but if she really betrayed the palace, I am willing to take all the responsibility."

Du Yunsheng looked at Lin Yi, with a complicated look in his eyes: "Butler Lin, I believe you will not deliberately indulge him. But you must give me an explanation for this matter."

Lin Yi nodded seriously: "Princess, I understand."

"Princess, I have already found out everything. It was indeed Madam Liu who colluded with the thieves outside, and they were the ones who stole the treasures in the palace." Lin Yi said seriously.

Du Yunsheng smiled slightly, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes: "Butler Lin, you have worked hard."