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Jueqing frowned as he looked at his cousin, "Killing someone with a borrowed knife."

Feng Xuxu met her cousin’s gaze and smiled, "Right, cousin, think about it. If we told the emperor about this, what do you think he would do?"

"Are you suggesting we tell the emperor about Duanmu’s leak regarding the Zongzheng sister’s poisoning?" Jueqing was surprised at first but then chuckled and shook his head after he figured it out.

"Cousin, do you think the emperor would believe it?"

"That depends on how we leak the information to the emperor." A cunning light shone in Feng Xuxu’s eyes as she looked forward to how the emperor would handle this revelation.

"We need to be cautious with this matter, it shouldn’t expose us." Jueqing was worried that if it seemed too fake, the emperor might become suspicious, which could be detrimental to them.

"It’s easy to solve, just leave it to the Enchanter to leak the information." After some thought, Feng Xuxu still preferred the Enchanter’s involvement. If he was the one to leak it, the emperor was more likely to believe its authenticity.

"That’s a good idea. Although it won’t directly eliminate the Xiaowang Hidden Clan and Duanmu Hidden Clan, it will deal them a significant blow, which in turn benefits us." After thinking it through, Jueqing found this "borrowed knife" method to be excellent.

"Yes, it’s also necessary to inform Zongzheng Zehang about the poisoning so that they can take precautions and also investigate the spies hidden within their clan." Now that she and the Zongzheng Hidden Clan were in the same boat, warning them was prudent; as for who was responsible for the poisoning, that would be for them to investigate.

"Since the other side has spies in different Hidden Clans, our residence must certainly have them as well. We should clean house soon; if there are none, that’s best, but if there are..."

"Then we use them to our advantage, transmitting some false information through them to create a facade. This way, we lower their guard against us. While we grow stronger in the shadows, we keep them confused." Feng Xuxu finished her cousin’s thought, and the two exchanged a knowing glance, both smiling.

"Good, we’ll start the investigation in the shadows tomorrow. The sooner we find out, the sooner I can rest easy."

"Cousin, make sure you handle this matter promptly. I’m setting off for Xiaowang Village early tomorrow."

"Alright, be careful on your journey." Jujueqing looked at his cousin with a mix of concern and reluctance.

"Rest assured," Feng Xuxu replied with a smile.

"Since you’re leaving for Xiaowang Village tomorrow, you should rest early tonight. I’ll head back now, and once you get there, remember to send a message back." Saying this, he stood up, took the box in his hand, and prepared to leave.

"Don’t worry, cousin, I will." Seeing her cousin’s concern, she spoke to reassure him.

Jueqing nodded and then left the study with a sense of loneliness.

Feng Xuxu sat in the chair, pulling out a piece of immaculate rice paper, and began writing separate letters to Zongzheng Zehang and Dugu Chen. Sealing the envelopes, she called for Mei Lenglei and Yingsu.

"You go to Zongzheng Prefecture and make sure this letter reaches Zongzheng Zehang’s hands. If he’s not there, wait for him." She handed the letter to Mei Lenglei with a serious expression.

Mei Lenglei took the letter and carefully tucked it into his robe, nodding at the young miss, "As you wish, Miss. I will remember." After getting her nod of approval, he left the study and headed straight for Zongzheng Prefecture.

She handed the other letter on the desk to Yingsu, "Go, give this to Dugu Chen."

"Yes, Miss." Yingsu secured the letter and left the study.

Feng Xuxu sat in the study for a while before rising gracefully and exiting.

Seeing her mistress leave the study, Zhu Lengqing approached and asked with a bow, "Miss, dinner is ready. Shall we serve it?"

"Set it up. Everyone should rest early tonight. We leave for Xiaowang Village early tomorrow. Tell them to get everything ready," she told Zhu Lengqing while walking.