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Chen Ping'an took a deep breath and continued, "Miss Tao'er, today I will go to find Steward Zhou at the address you gave me."

As we approached Butler Zhou's house, I noticed two suspicious-looking men guarding the door, so I hesitated to knock.

Tao'er became nervous upon hearing this, not expecting that Steward Zhou was also being monitored.

It was her mistake; she hadn't thought of that.

Thankfully, Chen Ping'an returned safely. Otherwise, if something had happened to him, I would have truly let down Mr. and Mrs. Chen.

Tao'er felt both scared and relieved.

Then he asked, "So the letter I sent you wasn't delivered?"

"It's alright, Uncle Chen, the best thing is that you're back safe and sound."

If the letter couldn't be delivered, then the only option was to have the beggars stop those people from coming at night.

Hopefully, not too many people will come.

There's no better way to notify those people right now.

Furthermore, they are not allowed to visit prisoners in prison; prisoners convicted of such serious crimes are not permitted to be visited in prison.

Perhaps on the third day, when they are exiled to the north, the families of those ladies can go and see them off.

But at this point, they probably have the will but not the courage.

Most people would probably avoid it at all costs, fearing it would affect their family's career prospects and future wealth and prosperity.

This is human nature!

"Don't worry, Miss Tao'er, I have already delivered the letter to Steward Zhou."

How could I not do the thing you asked me to do!

Although I, Chen Ping'an, am a rough and unrefined man, I am also meticulous in my approach and have come up with a solution.

Then, without anyone noticing, the letter was delivered to Steward Zhou.

Chen Pingan said with a smile.

Tao'er was overjoyed and hurriedly asked, "Uncle Chen, how did you deliver it to Steward Zhou?"

Has it been discovered?

She was worried that Uncle Chen had been discovered, and even worried that someone might be following Chen Ping'an back.

Upon realizing this, Tao'er's expression changed. She immediately got up and ran to the courtyard gate, opened it, and looked around. She didn't find anything unusual, so it seemed that no one was following her.

Only then did he feel relieved and return to the main room.

Chen Ping'an had already guessed Tao'er's thoughts and said, "Don't worry, Miss Tao'er, those two people didn't notice me."

I climbed up the big tree in the backyard next to Butler Zhou's house and then jumped into Butler Zhou's backyard.

They didn't see me at all, nor could they see me.

The tree was very large, with dense foliage; it was impossible to see the tree from the outside.

Miss Peach, you don't know, but Steward Zhou praised my ability to handle things today.

He even gave me twenty taels of silver as a reward, saying it was to thank me for delivering the letter.

They also asked us to take good care of you and the young master.

Chen Pingan said with a hint of pride.

Tao'er was shocked. She hadn't expected that Chen Ping'an, who seemed honest and simple, was actually quite clever and had managed to evade the Third Prince's notice so skillfully.

She gave a thumbs-up and praised, "Uncle Chen is indeed very clever. Tao'er admires him. Thank you for helping me deliver the letter to Steward Zhou."

"By the way, Uncle Chen, besides those words, did Butler Zhou have any other message for you to pass on to me?"

"Yes, Steward Zhou also asked me to pass on a message to the young lady: he will definitely handle the matter you entrusted to him, and he also said that you and the young master must take care!"

Chen Ping'an repeated Zhou's words.

Tao'er was relieved to hear this.

Since Steward Zhou said that, he will get things done.

He had been the steward of the Prime Minister's residence for so many years, so he was no ordinary steward from a small family.

She is very shrewd and experienced, and of course, she is also capable; otherwise, she could not have served as the steward of the Prime Minister's residence for so many years.

"Miss Tao'er, please take this twenty taels of silver. You and the young master will have many expenses on the road in the future."

Chen Ping'an took out two five-tael silver ingots and a lot of loose silver.

"Uncle Chen, you've worked hard today. This twenty taels of silver is from Uncle Zhou, so please take it."

I still have some silver in my hand; the old lady gave me quite a bit.

You don't need to worry about us not having money to spend.

I absolutely cannot accept these twenty taels of silver.

Okay, Uncle Chen, you can put the money away.

You should rest well this afternoon, and we'll do this tonight...

Chen Pingan nodded. "Okay."

"When the time comes, arrange for those beggars to be in the front and back courtyards of the Prime Minister's residence, and remember to have them dress up as bandits."

And you were with Ayan at midnight...

"Don't bring Ayan out if I don't show up. If I don't show up, take Ayan and leave immediately."

"Miss Peach, are you going to travel alone?"

Isn't that too dangerous?

"Or you can tell me what you need to do, and I'll do it for you."

Chen Ping'an felt that it was too dangerous for Tao'er, a teenage girl, to go out alone.

Tao'er shook her head. "No need, Uncle Chen. This is something only I can do. No one else can do it."

You don't need to worry about me, I won't put myself in danger.

"You forgot, I also have to protect Ayan."

Tao'er said casually.

Chen Ping'an could only nod. "Then Miss Tao'er, please be careful."

I'm going to rest now, you should rest too.

Tao'er nodded, turned around and went back into the house. Seeing that Ayan had his eyes closed, she went over and gently patted his head. "Ayan, today your sister will definitely let you see your father."

Soon night fell, and a ghostly figure arrived at the Third Prince's residence, also known as the Prince Cheng's residence.