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For a time, there was a lot of discussion inside and outside the court, and the prince's return became the focus of the capital. Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao also lined up near the East Palace, continuing to observe Ling Xiao's every move.

Ever since Ling Xiao moved into the East Palace, he seemed particularly uneasy.

Although he was recognized as the long-lost prince, Ling Xiao's heart was still full of doubts.

On this day, he was picking rare herbs in the imperial garden and happened to meet the eldest princess.

"What are you doing?" The eldest princess frowned and asked in a reproachful tone.

Ling Xiao glanced at her coldly and said, "These flowers and plants are useful to me. I just took some back to study them."

The princess took a look at what he was holding and said seriously, "These poisonous plants are precious species in the imperial garden. How can we pick them casually?"

Ling Xiao's face flashed with impatience, and he snorted coldly: "Since I am the prince, it is natural for me to have the final say over the things in this imperial garden."

The princess was furious: "You have only been here for a few days and you are so presumptuous! Even if you are a prince, you must abide by the rules!"

The sound of the two people's argument attracted the maids and eunuchs around them. Everyone looked at them sideways and talked constantly.

At this time, an eunuch hurried to report to the emperor. After the emperor learned about it, he immediately went to the imperial garden.

Soon, the emperor arrived with his entourage. Seeing Ling Xiao and the eldest princess arguing, his face darkened, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Stop!" The emperor's majestic voice broke the deadlock.

When the princess saw the emperor, she immediately bowed and said, "Brother, this Ling Xiao took the poisonous flowers and plants from the imperial garden without permission. He must be severely punished."

Ling Xiao disagreed and said coldly: "Father, I just want to use these flowers and plants to do some research to ensure my own safety."

The emperor looked at Ling Xiao, then at the eldest princess, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Ling Xiao is my long-lost son after all, so it is understandable that he has a need for these flowers and plants."

The princess stared at the emperor in disbelief: "Brother, he acted so recklessly, and you actually defended him?"

The emperor patted the princess' shoulder soothingly: "Qing'er, you don't have to mind. Ling Xiao has just returned to the palace and needs time to adapt. I will issue an order to allow him to freely use any plants in the imperial garden. I hope you can understand."

The eldest princess was so angry that her face turned pale, but due to the emperor's authority, she had to bow her head and agree.

Ling Xiao revealed a smug smile and turned around to continue.

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Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao witnessed this scene and felt complicated. After returning to their residence, they gathered together to discuss.

Wu Junyao frowned and said, "Ling Xiao is indeed up to no good. This time he wants these poisonous flowers and plants. I'm afraid he has other intentions."

Jiang Yanwan nodded: "That's right, we must pay close attention to his every move and find out his true intentions."

Wu Junyao said in a bad tone: "But now the emperor trusts him, we must be extra careful in our actions and not alert the enemy."

As night fell, the lights in the East Palace gradually went out. Ling Xiao sat alone in the study, fiddling with those poisonous flowers and plants, thinking about his next plan.

Suddenly, there was a light knock on the door. He asked alertly, "Who is it?"

A deep voice came from outside the door: "Master Ling Xiao, it's me."

Ling Xiao opened the door and a man in black entered quietly.

Ling Xiao closed the door and asked in a low voice: "How is it going?"

The man handed over a letter, his expression solemn: "Most of the plans have been carried out smoothly, but the situation inside and outside the capital is getting tense, so we must make plans early."

Ling Xiao read the letter and his expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Okay, I'll arrange it as soon as possible. You continue to act according to the plan and notify me if necessary."

The man nodded and left quickly.

Ling Xiao looked at the letter, a fierce light flashed in his eyes, and he said to himself: "Jiang Yanwan, Wu Junyao, do you think you can make me surrender by exposing a little bit of my conspiracy? Soon, the whole capital will be shaken by me!"

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As night fell, Jiang Yanwan changed into black clothes and sneaked into the imperial garden.

She carefully observed each plant and eventually discovered that they were not ordinary species, but rare varieties from the Western Regions. She was startled, as if she had guessed something.

"Ling Xiao, are you a spy from the Western Regions?" Jiang Yanwan pondered to herself, feeling that the situation was becoming more and more urgent.

Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard footsteps not far away. She quickly hid behind a big tree and spied on the person coming through the gaps in the leaves.

A familiar figure appeared in front of her. It was Ling Xiao. He brought several followers with him and whispered, "These flowers and plants are important. They must be kept properly. No mistakes are allowed."

The followers nodded in agreement, and then carefully transplanted the poisonous flowers and plants to a new place. Jiang Yanwan saw it clearly from behind the tree, and her doubts deepened.

"It seems that I must tell Wu Junyao this news as soon as possible." She thought as she left quietly.

After returning to her residence, Jiang Yanwan quickly found Wu Junyao and told him about her discoveries and speculations in the Imperial Garden.

After hearing this, Wu Junyao also revealed a solemn expression: "If Ling Xiao is really a spy from the Western Regions, then his purpose will definitely not be simple. We must take action immediately."

"But the evidence we have now is not enough to convince His Majesty. A rash disclosure would only alert the enemy." Jiang Yanwan said worriedly.

Wu Junyao thought for a moment, his eyes firm: "We can use the power of the eldest princess. She has always been suspicious of Ling Xiao. If we can get her support, it may play a key role."

Jiang Yanwan nodded in agreement: "Then I will go to the princess tomorrow and hope she will agree to cooperate with us."

The next morning, Jiang Yanwan went to the eldest princess's bedroom.

After she bowed, she got straight to the point and said, "Your Highness, I have something important to tell you. It concerns the safety of the East Palace."

Seeing her serious expression, the princess put down the book in her hand and asked, "What's so urgent?"

Jiang Yanwan told the princess about her discoveries in the imperial garden last night and her own speculations, and the princess's face changed drastically after hearing it.

"This Ling Xiao is really not simple!" the eldest princess sneered.

Jiang Yanwan nodded: "Yes, Your Highness. But these alone are not enough to convince Your Majesty, we need more evidence."

The princess thought for a moment and suddenly said, "I have a way to find out his background."

"Your Highness, please tell me clearly." Jiang Yanwan asked impatiently.

The eldest princess sneered, "We can set up a trap to lure him out. If he is really a spy, he will reveal his true colors."

Jiang Yanwan's eyes lit up: "This is a good idea. How should I cooperate?"

The princess nodded and said, "You go back first, we will discuss it in detail tonight."

In the evening, the eldest princess gathered some confidants and met with Jiang Yanwan and Wu Junyao at a secret location.

"The plan is as follows..." The eldest princess whispered her plan in detail.