Holding a lantern, guiding souls across, Lady Hou comes from the underworld.

When the boat reached the ferry dock, it was already broad daylight.

After the local police arrived and helped Yu Lang handle the matters on the boat, the area gradually returned to normal.

Ren Fengjue stood with his hands behind his back on the shore, watching the crowd disperse one after another, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

The two bodies on the boat have been taken away by the authorities.

The frightened passengers remained visibly panicked until they reached the shore.

However, one thin and frail figure stood out somewhat from the crowd.

It was that "drunk" woman...

Ren Fengjue spotted the other person at a glance.

She disembarked alone, without any luggage.

This young woman arrived in the capital alone by boat, yet remained indifferent to everything around her.

It didn't seem like this was their first time here, but... it didn't seem like they had anywhere to go.

Yu Lang walked out with the crowded people, clearly exhausted.

He wiped his brow as he reported the general situation on the ship to Ren Fengjue, but at the end, he adopted a mysterious and inscrutable expression.

"The last thing, however, is somewhat related to Lord Ren."

Ren Fengjue was somewhat surprised and frowned, "Me?"

Yu Lang smiled and nodded, his left hand instinctively reaching for the folding fan at his waist, only to find it empty.

He didn't seem to care at all, instead asking mysteriously, "Didn't the master tell me to find out more about the woman on the ship?"

Ren Fengjue didn't reply, but simply gave a faint response.

Yu Lang continued, "At first I thought she was mute, and she didn't respond to my questions even after I asked her several times."

All of this was exactly what Ren Fengjue had expected.

"Thinking back on it, perhaps she was frightened, so I asked her what brought her to the capital and if she had any difficulties, she could speak up. Guess what she replied?"

Yu Lang looked on with curiosity: "She asked me, 'How do I get to the Marquis of Renxuan's residence?'"

Ren Fengjue was slightly startled; this was something he hadn't anticipated.

Could it be that she knows her identity?

No.

If they truly knew, they shouldn't have reacted that way while inside the cabin.

Yu Lang always enjoyed watching Lord Ren's expression change, so he continued to keep her in suspense, slowly saying, "I asked her what business she had at the Marquis's residence, but she didn't answer..."

"So I told her that the gates of the Marquis of Renxuan's residence are not places one can enter at will; without an introduction, one will be turned away."

"Huh? Guess what she said next?"

Ren Fengjue frowned, clearly losing his patience.

Yu Lang then cut to the chase and said directly, "She said she's looking for the son of Marquis Ren Xuan, and she wants to discuss things in person."

"..."

Ren Fengjue was immediately speechless, his heart filled with even more surprise and uncertainty.

Yu Lang, observing quietly from the side and suppressing a laugh, deliberately asked, "Lord Ren and this woman... could there be some connection between them?"

Ren Fengjue glanced at him. "I don't know her."

"That would be strange."

Yu Lang glanced at the vast river, squinting his eyes, looking like he wanted to watch a good show.

"She made such a long trip for a stranger, I wonder what her intentions were."

Ren Fengjue remained silent for a long time; this matter was indeed suspicious.

He stared at the woman's disappearing figure for a long while before asking, "What else did she say?"

Yu Lang chuckled, "You even borrowed a tael of silver from me, does that count?"

"..."

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A rich aroma wafted from a street-side steamed bun shop, and the vendor was calling out, "Steamed buns! Freshly baked steamed buns!"

Xia Ximo stopped and couldn't help but look back, only to hear a rumbling sound from his stomach.

The sudden sound made her feel somewhat dazed.

Since her body has received enough yang energy, she has gradually regained some of the senses of a living person.

The memories in my mind are both clear and chaotic.

But his own past seems to be sealed away, and he can never remember it clearly.

She knew that she did not originally belong here; she was merely using this body to accomplish certain things.

"Give me a steamed bun."

Xia Ximo walked up to him and handed him a piece of silver.

The shop assistant hesitated for a moment, then said with difficulty, "Miss, I've only just opened for business, I'm afraid I don't have enough change."

"No need to look."

"what?"

The waiter was taken aback again and couldn't help but scrutinize the woman in front of him, becoming even more puzzled.

How can someone who looks so poor and down on their luck be so generous?

As he hesitated, another hand reached out and handed him a copper coin.

"I'll pay for the steamed buns for this young lady."

Xia Ximo turned around and looked back, only to be met with a smiling face.

Of course she recognized him.

"Miss, you're not going to use my money like this. Prices in the capital are high, but not this high."

Yu Lang handed her the hot buns and then asked the waiter for one as well.

Xia Ximo didn't say anything, but held the bun in her hands, took a small bite, and ate slowly and carefully, eating politely and attentively.

He seemed oblivious to the stares coming his way.

Yu Lang was secretly amazed by their eating habits.

He came from a prominent family and had seen many young ladies dining with elegance and composure, but this was the first time he had ever seen someone eating steamed buns like this on the street.

Her curiosity grew even stronger, so she coughed lightly and asked, "Does the young lady intend to go to the Marquis of Renxuan's residence now?"

Xia Ximo finished eating the last bite of the bun before replying with a single word.

"Yes."

Yu Lang's purpose was clear, and he continued, "Is that young lady looking for the young master of the Renxuan Marquis's residence?"

The other party remained expressionless and sparing with words: "Yes."

"To be honest, the young marquis hasn't been back to the marquis's residence for some time now, and is currently living in his house in the capital."

Upon hearing this, Xia Ximo finally showed a hint of emotion on his face.

How did you know?

Her dark eyes looked at him coldly, sending a chill down Yu Lang's spine.

It's clearly a beautiful and refined young face, so why does it inspire awe?

strange!

He snapped out of his reverie and deliberately coughed lightly.

"Miss, you don't need to ask too many questions. If you trust me, I can show you the way."

He had come on the young marquis's orders, but now he couldn't suppress his curiosity.

What connection could such a person have with Lord Ren?

What did she want with Lord Ren?

Just thinking about it makes all the fatigue from the daily travel over the past two weeks disappear instantly.

Yu Lang felt refreshed and invigorated.

The other party didn't care whether his words were true or false, and simply replied, "Lead the way."

What courage!

Yu Shaoqing, who was only interested in watching the show, couldn't help but secretly praise him. Afterwards, he couldn't wait to take the other party to Ren Fengjue's residence.

However, Lord Ren had already rushed to the palace to meet the Emperor, and by the time he returned home, it was already dusk.

As soon as he entered the room, he saw Yu Lang yawning as he walked out of the hall.

"Lord Ren, you're finally back."

Ren Fengjue was wondering why the other person was in his house when he realized something was wrong.

This Yu Lang actually brought people directly to his home!