Jiaojiao is getting married, and the male leads fall for her and fight over her.

Chapter 213 Found the Rainbow Pavilion
“We’ll search the whole city based on this portrait; maybe someone will recognize him. If what Qingzhu saw was really A-Jian, then my cousin is very likely with this man.” Pei Dongzhou felt that he was closer to his cousin now.

He gave the order, and Qingzhu and the others sent people to inquire about the man's whereabouts, but they did so in secret.

The young master had specifically instructed that we must not alert the enemy.

Sun Wang himself did not expect to be targeted, but he rarely left the Ni Chang Pavilion. In addition, the manager of the Ni Chang Pavilion was someone else, and only the confidants of the Ni Chang Pavilion knew that Sun Wang was the behind-the-scenes boss. For a time, Pei Dongzhou's people could not find him.

However, Sun Wang knew some people when he used to sell medicine at a stall. When Pei Dongzhou's people found this clue, they immediately reported this important information to Pei Dongzhou.

“Some people say the person in this portrait is Sun Wang. Sun Wang used to be a street vendor, and he was quite an extraordinary person. He sold all sorts of medicines, with unique effects and high prices. However, that person said that Sun Wang disappeared for a long time, and no one knows exactly where he is.” Qingzhu reported the information she had gathered to Pei Dongzhou.

Upon hearing that Sun Wang was a medicine seller, Pei Dongzhou recalled the potent sedatives his cousin possessed. If nothing unexpected happened, his cousin had purchased those drugs from Sun Wang.

“Since A-Jian is with Sun Wang, then Sun Wang must be in the capital. With Sun Wang’s name, it will be much easier to find him. Continue to secretly inquire about Sun Wang’s whereabouts. If he is an extraordinary person, many people have bought medicine from him. The capital is only so big, so someone must have seen him later. Launch a thorough search; perhaps you will find something.”

Pei Dongzhou suddenly realized that no matter how well his cousin hid this time, he would catch her.

Qingzhu accepted the order and left. This time, he also recalled the people who had been sent to other places back to the capital.

In just a few days, Pei Dongzhou received good news.

Although Sun Wang's exact location is still unknown, some people have seen him on Shuimen Street.

Upon receiving this news, Pei Dongzhou was initially excited, but he quickly calmed down. If Sun Wang was only going to Shuimen Street to buy things, then waiting around Shuimen Street wouldn't necessarily yield any results.

Even so, he took a day off the next day and took a carriage to the vicinity of Shuimen Street early in the morning.

To avoid alerting the enemy, he deliberately chose an ordinary-looking carriage and observed the area near Shuimen Street.

As his carriage passed by the Ni Chang Pavilion, he suddenly recalled a scene from the last time he left the palace and passed by here.

He remembered seeing a girl who looked like his cousin in a daze on the upper floor of the Rainbow Pavilion, but he didn't see her clearly at the time and thought he was seeing things.

Is it possible that she really is my cousin?

Shuimen Street is only one street away from Ni Chang Pavilion, so is it quite possible that my cousin is at Ni Chang Pavilion?
His eyes flickered slightly, but he did not stop the carriage.

Once they were far from the Rainbow Pavilion, he ordered the coachman, "Return to the Marquis's residence."

Upon returning to the Marquis's residence, Pei Dongzhou went to Jufutang.

Zhang was delighted to see her eldest son, thinking he had come to see her, or that the boy had come to his senses and was willing to meet her. But to her surprise, her eldest son said, "I'm looking for my second sister."

Zhang became curious: "What do you want with Xue'er?"

"Ask her a few questions," Pei Dongzhou said calmly.

As he spoke, Pei Xuexuan came out upon hearing the voice: "What does Your Highness want to ask me?"

It's strange, the Crown Prince actually has a question for her?
"Yes, I wanted to ask my sister about the Rainbow Pavilion," Pei Dongzhou said, explaining his purpose.

My second sister is a well-known noblewoman in the capital. It's the best place to ask her about anything a young lady needs.

"Why would my brother, the young master, inquire about the Ni Chang Pavilion?" Pei Xuexuan looked Pei Dongzhou up and down.

Her elder brother inquiring about the Ni Chang Pavilion was truly astounding.

"I'm just a little curious about the Rainbow Pavilion," Pei Dongzhou said elegantly, taking a sip of tea. Pei Xuexuan, however, thought otherwise.

The fact that the young master inquired about the Ni Chang Pavilion must mean that the Ni Chang Pavilion has something that interests him.

"Speaking of which, the manager of Ni Chang Ge is quite capable. In less than half a year, he turned Ni Chang Ge into the number one clothing store in the capital. The wedding styles there are novel and all kinds of styles. In addition, the manager's business skills are excellent. Now Ni Chang Ge is booming, and new clothes are so hard to come by..." Pei Xuexuan spoke of Ni Chang Ge with great enthusiasm and admiration.

Pei Dongzhou's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly felt that the shopkeeper's style of doing things was very similar to his cousin's.

My cousin always has so many clever ideas, and she seems to have secrets and the ability to do so.

"Has my sister ever met the manager of the Ni Chang Pavilion?" Pei Dongzhou asked again.

Pei Xuexuan smiled and nodded: "Of course. I went to Ni Chang Ge to pick up my new clothes at the beginning of the year. The manager handed them to me. But from the manager's tone, it seems that she has someone in charge behind her."

Hearing Pei Xuexuan's words, Pei Dongzhou became even more certain of his thoughts.

“Here’s what we’ll do, little sister, do me a favor. I want my cousin to go to the Ni Chang Pavilion and ask the manager to make a wedding dress for the bride, a style that has never been seen before. Just say that price is not an issue, as long as it can be made, everything is negotiable,” Pei Dongzhou said to Pei Xuexuan.

Pei Xuexuan was speechless and subconsciously looked at Zhang Shi.

Zhang felt a sinking feeling in her heart, unable to understand why her eldest son would do such a thing.

Didn't Yi Jie run away? Dong Ge'er also said that he would never marry any woman other than Yi Jie.

If that's the case, why did he still do these things?

"Why is the young master making a new wedding dress?" Pei Xuexuan asked directly.

“I have my own uses. Would you be willing to help me with this?” Pei Dongzhou asked with a smile.

Pei Xuexuan couldn't bring herself to refuse, but seeing her elder brother's attitude, she replied, "I'll help my brother, the young master, with this trip. As for whether the shopkeeper is willing to do it, that's another matter."

Pei Dongzhou smiled and said, "Let's go, I'll accompany my sister, right now."

Pei Xuexuan: ……

Is there such a rush? It's almost lunchtime, why are you going out now?
Zhang had obviously thought of this as well, and said, "Let's have lunch first before going out. There's no rush."

Pei Dongzhou smiled and said, "I am indeed in a bit of a hurry."

Zhang and Pei Xuexuan exchanged a glance, increasingly feeling that Pei Dongzhou seemed rather strange today. He kept smiling, and it didn't seem like a fake smile; he seemed to be in a very good mood, which puzzled them.

After lunch, Pei Dongzhou couldn't wait to take Pei Xuexuan out.

"What's wrong with you today, Young Master?" Pei Xuexuan looked at the smile on Pei Dongzhou's face and felt that something was off.

"The weather is nice today," Pei Dongzhou replied with a smile.

Pei Xuexuan looked out the window at the gloomy sky. Did this look like a nice day?

It's clear that the Crown Prince is in a good mood, which is why he thinks the weather is nice.

(End of this chapter)