Unlimited estates for rural beauty

"Understood, Miss," Zhu Lengqing began to show surprise, but did not ask further, simply nodding in response.

**

In the study of the Zongzheng Prefecture.

Zongzheng Zehang looked at the delicate woman before him, realizing he didn’t seem to have met her before.

"I am Zongzheng Zehang. It was you who wanted to see me," Zongzheng Zehang said from his chair to the woman in front of him.

Upon hearing that the man before her was the Family Head of the Zongzheng, Mei Lenglei stepped forward to bow deeply. After rising, she said, "I am Mei Lenglei, the maid of Miss Feng Xuxu from the Xuanyuan Hidden Clan. Today, I am here by the order of my lady to deliver a letter to the Family Head of the Zongzheng. She instructed me repeatedly to ensure I hand it directly to you." Saying this, she took out the letter from her bosom and handed it to Zongzheng Zehang.

Zongzheng Zehang opened the letter and saw it briefly written: "Brother Zehang, today I heard that the poison in Sister Tinglan’s body comes from the Xiahou family and that it was permitted by His Majesty. Is this matter true? Further consideration is needed. Also, I inform you, Brother Zehang, and Sister Tinglan that I will depart for Xiaowang Estate tomorrow, and my return date is undecided."

After reading the letter, Zongzheng Zehang’s face turned ashen, his tendons bulging and his expression extremely unsightly. After a moment of silence, he turned to Mei Lenglei and said, "Tell my sister Feng, I will be there shortly." Then he picked up the letter and burned it slowly over the oil lamp until it turned to ashes.

"This servant shall take her leave." After bowing to Zongzheng Zehang, Mei Lenglei turned and went back to the Xuanyuan Mansion. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Zongzheng Zehang, seeing her leave and then thinking about the information he had just read, felt as though there was a fire burning in his chest. Upon further reflection and scrutiny, he realized he had been too negligent with the security of his residence. Identifying the spy was now of the utmost urgency. With this understanding, he summoned the guards and quietly ordered a thorough investigation. He then returned to his bedroom, changed into a long robe, and made his way to the Xuanyuan Mansion. Just as he was about to exit the front door, he turned back to his study, opened a box to confirm the contents inside, then closed it again, picked up the box and left the residence. He got into his carriage and sped towards the Xuanyuan Mansion.

**

Yingsu waited for nearly an hour in Prince Mei Residence before Prince Mei finally returned.

Yingsu stepped forward, bowing deeply to greet him: "This servant pays respect to Prince."

Dugu Chen, seeing it was Feng Xuxu’s maid, furrowed his brows and asked, "What’s the matter with your mistress?"

"Replying to Prince, my mistress sent me to deliver a letter, instructing me to hand it directly to you, Prince." After stepping forward and handing over the letter, she retreated and stood aside, calmly waiting for the Prince’s orders.

Prince Mei took the letter and glanced at Yingsu. Opening the letter, he saw that it was a personal note from his beloved woman, and he began to read intently, "Chen, meet me tonight, there’s something I need to tell you. Additionally, I will leave for Xiaowang Estate tomorrow."

After reading the brief sentences, Dugu Chen tapped his fingers on the table and after a long moment asked, "Has your mistress met with anyone recently?"

Yingsu was startled at first but then replied, "Answering Prince, this servant is not aware."

"Why would she suddenly decide to go to the estate?" Dugu Chen’s frown deepened upon hearing this.

"Replying to Prince, it is the beginning of March, the weather is warming, and my mistress intends to build a distillery on the estate to prepare for brewing and planting high-yield rice," Yingsu answered respectfully.

"Hmm, you may go back and tell your mistress that I will come tonight."

"Yes, Prince, this servant shall take her leave." Seeing the Prince nod, she then exited the study.

Only after leaving the study did she dare to exhale deeply.

Xuan Yue stood at the corner outside the study door, leaning against the wall with crossed legs and folded arms, watching the relief on Yingsu’s face, and chuckled, "Spicy Girl."

While walking out, Yingsu was startled by her nickname and swiftly turned around. Seeing it was her former master, she stepped forward and greeted respectfully, "Lord Yue."