After getting the answer she wanted, Yun Xi comforted Yun Ni a few words and then left the dungeon.
Yuzhu couldn't stop recalling the look of panic and reluctance in Yun Ni's eyes before they left. She couldn't help but sigh.
"Miss, this time, I think the Second Miss has truly repented."
But it took such a catastrophe for a person to grow up. The price the Second Miss paid was really too high!
"I just hope we can solve this matter smoothly next and rescue the Master and the Second Miss."
Hearing Yuzhu's words, Yun Xi didn't reply.
At this moment, her heart was extremely heavy. For the future, she could only do her best, but she had no confidence at all!
Based on the information she had so far, even after careful analysis, it was still shrouded in mystery.
She didn't know who the mastermind behind it was, but she was sure that the person must not be simple! Otherwise, they wouldn't have dared to plot to poison the Crown Prince! They even involved so many people and forces to set up this elaborate trap.
More importantly, the enemy was in the dark while she was in the open. As the old saying goes, "It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark." This invisibly increased the difficulty of rescuing her father and Yun Ni!
"Miss, where shall we go next?"
After leaving the Prefectural Office, Yuzhu looked at the bustling street in front of her and asked Yun Xi.
Yun Xi thought for a moment, then got into the carriage directly. Then she said to Yuzhu,
"Go to the embroidery workshop. I have something to ask Aunt Qin to do!"
It was a sunny day with a gentle breeze. Yun Xi took the carriage to the Shangshu Mansion in the capital.
From afar, she saw two neat rows of carriages parked in front of the Shangshu Mansion and an endless stream of guests. Yuzhu felt a little nervous. She leaned against Yun Xi's side and whispered,
"Miss, are we really going in?"
Yun Xi turned to look at Yuzhu's hesitant face, then nodded immediately. Her tone was firm and her eyes were sly.
"Of course we are going in! Today is Mrs. Song's sixtieth birthday. Grandmother can't come. As a junior, how can I be impolite?"
It was said that Mrs. Cheng of the Shangshu Mansion used to be a close friend of her grandmother when she was young. But because the Yun family declined at that time and the Song family came to the capital to be an official, their connection was completely cut off.
It wasn't until her father also entered the court as a prime minister that the two families gradually had some interactions. However, their relationship was not as good as before.
On the contrary, because of her grandmother's strong personality, the two old ladies always tried to outdo each other. Whenever they attended a banquet at the same time, they always had to compete with each other!
This time, Yun Xi originally wanted her grandmother to come to congratulate Mrs. Cheng in person. However, because of the current situation of the Prime Minister's Mansion, her grandmother was too embarrassed to come. She was worried about being ridiculed by Mrs. Cheng, so she didn't come.
Yun Xi took the invitation card of the Shangshu Mansion and went there alone!
After getting off the carriage, Yun Xi told Yuzhu to hold the gift box properly. Yuzhu looked at the gift box with a strange expression on her face. She asked timidly,
"Miss, do you think the Song family won't beat us out with sticks after we give this?"
Thinking of what was in the gift box, Yuzhu couldn't help but feel scared.
Looking at the nervous Yuzhu, Yun Xi smiled brightly. She patted Yuzhu's shoulder to comfort her and said,
"What are you afraid of? Didn't I tell you to wear thicker clothes and put a board on your back before we left? You can help me block it later. It'll be okay."
After hearing this, Yuzhu was stunned at first. Then when she saw the corner of Yun Xi's lips curling up, she couldn't help but complain,
"Miss, at this moment, you still have the mood to joke?"
The situation was so urgent, but unexpectedly, her miss could still be so calm. Yuzhu didn't know whether she should admire or worry about her!
"Can being nervous solve the problem?"
Yun Xi asked with a smile, looking steadily at Yuzhu.
Her father once told her that the more a person was in a dangerous situation, the more calm and composed they should be. Because nervousness and fear would only kidnap a person's reason and make them miss the truth!
Yuzhu was speechless for a moment. She knew that Yun Xi was right, so she also gradually calmed down.
"Since you've made up your mind, miss, let's go in."
The current situation of the Prime Minister's Mansion didn't allow them to hesitate any longer. Even if there were thorns ahead, they had to move forward bit by bit to increase their chances of success!
Thinking of this, Yuzhu took a step forward towards the gate of the Shangshu Mansion with a heroic look. Unexpectedly, just as she took two steps, Yun Xi grabbed her.
"Yuzhu, slow down. We still have to wait for someone."
"Who?"
As soon as Yuzhu's voice fell, she saw Zhao Chunsheng leading a man dressed as a servant walking towards them.
At first, Yuzhu didn't think much of it. She just looked at Zhao Chunsheng in front of her in confusion. However, the moment the man looked up, Yuzhu was immediately shocked. She pointed at the man and then looked at Yun Xi.
"Miss, he...he..."
Yuzhu stammered and couldn't form a complete sentence. Yun Xi immediately made a gesture for her to be quiet and told Yuzhu,
"Yuzhu, give the gift box to him. He will go into the Shangshu Mansion with us."
Yuzhu put away her surprise. Looking at the man wearing a hat with his head hanging very low, she nervously handed the gift box in her hand to him.
"Miss, will this work?"
Yuzhu was full of uncertainties today, but Yun Xi was as calm as ever. She gave Yuzhu a definite answer,
"I said it'll work. Yuzhu, if you're scared, you can go back now."
Yun Xi couldn't help but sigh slightly. She didn't want Yuzhu to be too worried and scared with her. She said to her seriously.
Hearing this, Yuzhu immediately shook her head and said firmly,
"I won't go back! I'll accompany you, miss!"
Although she wasn't very brave, for the sake of her miss, she would never leave her even if she had to go through fire and water! She would be willing to do anything!
Yun Xi looked at Yuzhu with a bit of pity in her eyes, but there was a warm smile on her face. She held Yuzhu's hand and said seriously,
"Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. I won't let you and me get into a dangerous situation!"
Then, seeing that the time was almost up, Yun Xi immediately told Zhao Chunsheng,
"In about half an hour, go to the Prefectural Office and inform Lord Liang. Tell him that the Jianghu sorcerer the government is looking for has been found. He is currently hiding in the Shangshu Mansion. Ask them to come and arrest the person quickly!"
Hearing Yun Xi's instructions, Zhao Chunsheng nodded seriously and then turned around and left.
Yun Xi turned to look at the man whose body was trembling slightly. Her tone was solemn,
"I said I would keep you safe. I will surely keep my promise. But I can only protect you for a while, not for a lifetime. If you want to truly get rid of the other person's pursuit, you must rely on your own strength. I think you should understand this, right?"
Although she had already bribed the Taoist priest before, to ensure that the other person wouldn't turn against her at the last minute, she had to make things clear again.
"I understand, Your Highness. I will definitely do as you said!"
The Taoist priest promised seriously. Yun Xi smiled and said,
"If so, what are we waiting for?"
As soon as the words fell, the three of them walked towards the Shangshu Mansion together!