The princess regretted it.

Chapter 78 Training the Female Guard

Lord Wang, the Minister of the Dali Temple, returned to the mansion and told the driver to park the carriage and bring it to his study. Then he turned around and went to the study first, holding the ball tightly in his hand.

After a while, Lord Wang in his study heard the servant at the door announce, "Master, the coachman Yu Da is here."

"Let him in!" Lord Wang's low voice sounded.

The servant answered and led Yu Da to the study. Yu Da entered the study, bowed and said, "Master."

Wang Zhengxing raised his hand slightly, indicating that he didn't need to be so polite. He said anxiously, "Tell me, what did you find out?"

The driver, Yu Damang, recounted the information he had gathered. Lord Wang listened intently, his attention completely focused on the key information, paying no attention to the rest. "There's a middle-aged man named Qi who's just moved in. He lives alone in a small courtyard and rarely goes out. He's an ordinary-looking man, but he's a well-built man, looking like a martial artist. His attire is quite respectable."

After hearing this, Lord Wang's eyes suddenly darkened, and doubts surged in his heart. Could this middle-aged man surnamed Qi be the groom Qi Kui they had been searching for? What secrets did he harbor, living alone in this courtyard? What did his burly figure and the aura of a martial artist signify? What was his complex connection to the Lin family case?

After Yu Da finished speaking, Lord Wang raised his hand and gestured for him to leave. Sitting alone in his study, he pondered, "Looks like I need to assign someone to keep a close eye on this Qi guy. Whoever passed the note, if the information is true, then they're friends, not enemies. But if the information really involves the Grand Tutor's Mansion, how should I handle this?"

On the third floor of the Yipinzhai Teahouse, Zhong Chuzhou, driven to distraction by Mu Zixuan, was whispering to him about what had happened in the palace that day. Hearing Mu Zixuan's words, he gritted his teeth, furious, and so angry that he immediately went to take care of those people. Zhong Chuzhou looked at his angry expression, lowered his head and smiled softly, then patted his shoulder and said, "Don't be reckless. Jin An is no longer alone now; she has us. Don't worry, I won't let them have it easy."

"I know, I'm just pissed. What kind of bastard dares to covet my little sister Jin An?" Mu Zixuan said angrily. Then, as if he had thought of something, he turned to Zhong Chuzhou and said, "Cousin, what should we do next?"

Zhong Chuzhou narrowed his eyes slightly, a sinister smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "I have arrangements. Let's solve the Lin family's affairs one by one first."

Mu Zixuan nodded and said, "Yes, otherwise there will always be people talking about Jin An behind his back. However, I found out yesterday that my mother was training the female guards in palace etiquette. I secretly inquired about it and it seems that she is going to send her to Jin An to replace Lan Zhu."

Zhong Chuzhou was slightly stunned: "Female guard?"

"Yeah!" Mu Zixuan nodded vigorously.

Zhong Chuzhou asked thoughtfully, "Give it to Jin An? But how do we send him to the palace? Is it appropriate to send someone to the palace so openly?"

"Hmm? What do you mean? Grandfather should be able to find a solution to this problem!" Mu Zixuan touched his head and said uncertainly.

Zhong Chuzhou suddenly smiled and said to Mu Zixuan, "Zixuan, go back and tell your aunt and the old man that they don't have to worry about this matter. I will find a way."

Hearing this, Mu Zixuan looked at him with a puzzled look on his face: "You think of a solution? What solution do you have? Do you have people in the palace?"

Zhong Chuzhou naturally wouldn't tell him the truth. He simply tapped Zixuan's head lightly with his folding fan and said with a smile, "Don't talk nonsense! I can ask my grandmother to arrange it! I'll tell my aunt when the time comes, and she can notify Jin'an."

Mu Zixuan rubbed his head with his hands, smiled like a dog, and said, "Oh, cousin, I didn't think of the eldest princess."

Zhong Chuzhou shook his head helplessly, his eyes filled with doting, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, revealing a warm smile. Then, he picked up the teacup on the table and blew gently. The rising wisps of hot steam drifted before his eyes, as if telling of the brief tranquility of the moment.

"Da da da..." The sound of rapid horse treads came from the city gate, instantly shattering the quiet and harmonious streets. As the sound became clearer and clearer, people turned their heads, wanting to see who was galloping towards them in such a hurry.

Three figures, swathed in yellow sand, appeared at the city gate, approaching at breakneck speed. Dusty and dusty, they advanced at full speed, showing no sign of slowing down even as they neared the gate. Everyone in the city dodged to the sides.

Zhong Chuzhou and Mu Zixuan stood up upon hearing the noise and looked downstairs, only to see the three men heading straight for the Dali Temple. Mu Zixuan smacked his lips and said, "What kind of trouble has happened? Why are they so anxious?"

Zhong Chuzhou's eyes flickered slightly, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He did not respond to Mu Zixuan's words, but just whispered, "It's going to get lively."

Mu Zixuan looked at Zhong Chuzhou with a curious look on his face and asked, "What's the excitement?"

Zhong Chuzhou glanced at him sideways, then hooked his finger, motioning him to come closer. Mu Zixuan unsuspectingly put his ear close. Zhong Chuzhou leaned close to his ear and whispered softly, "Little boy, don't be too curious, it's dangerous!"

Mu Zixuan realized he was being played, and with his cheeks puffed out in anger, he glared at Zhong Chuzhou like a cute frog. Zhong Chuzhou looked at him with disdain, and suddenly said, "Eh! So ugly." After that, he turned and walked towards the stairs.

Mu Zixuan was completely furious. He raised his hands and rushed towards Zhong Chuzhou, shouting, "Zhong Chuzhou, come back here! Don't run away!"

Without even turning back, Zhong Chuzhou quickened his pace and headed down the stairs, with Mu Zixuan following closely behind. The two of them walked through the busy streets, one in front of the other, attracting the attention of passersby.