Dream of the Red Chamber: I can see the hidden labels of the beauties.

After hearing Qin Keqing's promise, Jia Can was deeply moved. He came to find Qin Keqing mainly to use her identity to achieve his own goals.

He needed a bargaining chip to shake Jia Zhen's position, and Qin Keqing's status as the last descendant of the Crown Prince was the best card he had.

As for incidentally helping Qin Keqing escape her misery, that was merely icing on the cake.

But at this moment, hearing Qin Keqing's resounding promise, even having thought of a way out, his heart couldn't help but tremble.

After a moment of silence, he finally spoke and replied:

"Qing, I promise you, if this fails, I will take you away from here. The world is vast, there is always a place for us to stay. The two of us may not necessarily be without a way to survive."

Upon hearing this, Qin Keqing was completely moved. Her beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, filled with tenderness and affection. The corners of her lips turned up slightly, revealing a smile from the bottom of her heart.

The feelings she held for Jia Can in her heart no longer needed to be hidden, nor did she wish to. They were clearly written on her face and reflected in her eyes, as she gently replied:

"Yes, I believe you, Ah-chan, just like the promise you made to me when we were little."

Upon hearing this, Jia Can looked at her stunningly beautiful face and the undisguised affection in her eyes, and a flutter of emotion stirred within him.

Although he didn't know what promises he had made to Qin Keqing when he was a child, judging from Qin Keqing's tone and expression at this moment, they were probably vows of eternal love between childhood sweethearts.

He didn't remember those words at all, and it wasn't convenient for him to ask about them now, nor was it easy for him to respond. He could only slightly shift his gaze, using the gesture to hide his unease, and then change the subject:

"Qing, then tell me, how can we get in touch with the former Crown Prince's people? This matter needs to be done as soon as possible; the longer it is delayed, the more variables will arise."

Seeing that he seemed hesitant and avoided eye contact, Qin Keqing felt a slight sense of disappointment, but she didn't take it to heart, assuming that Jia Can was just shy and not used to such closeness yet.

He immediately composed himself and lowered his voice, saying:

"When the incident happened, someone blindfolded me and carried me away from the East Palace. I remember that person was very skilled; he could easily leap onto the roof while carrying me, his steps were extremely light, and he landed without making a sound."

"That's why he was able to carry me away from the East Palace and escape the pursuers."

As he spoke, his brows furrowed slightly, and a flicker of fear and lingering apprehension crossed his eyes. He seemed extremely reluctant to discuss what happened back then, but he continued anyway:

"Later, he put me in a nursing home and told me not to be afraid. He said that someone would come to adopt me in a few days. Before he left, he gave me an address and said that if I encountered any problems in the future, I could go there to find someone."

"The man's voice was deep, and he spoke slowly, as if afraid I wouldn't understand, repeating his instructions several times."

"I was very young then, and when I suddenly encountered such a disaster, I was panicked and confused. All I could think about was my parents and you. I couldn't think about anything else."

"Later, my adoptive father treated me like his own daughter, so I gradually forgot about these things and just thought of myself as a daughter of the Qin family, and lived a peaceful life."

"If Ah-chan hadn't brought it up tonight, I probably would never have thought of it again in my entire life."

After saying that, she glanced at Jia Can, then turned around, walked to the desk, picked up a brush with her slender hand, dipped it in ink, and slowly began to write something on a piece of white paper.

With a hint of curiosity, Jia Can stepped over to her side and tilted his head slightly to look at her.

Under the candlelight, Qin Keqing's posture while holding the pen was extremely elegant. Her wrist and fingers moved nimbly, and the pen tip moved lightly across the paper, leaving behind a few lines of delicate characters.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that although her handwriting was neat, there was a hint of uncertainty and hesitation in it, and she ultimately wrote down a vague address.

After Qin Keqing finished writing the last word, she put down her pen and waited for the ink to dry slightly before picking up the paper and handing it to Jia Can with both hands.

Looking up at Jia Can, he said with shame:

"Ah-Can, I'm sorry. It's been so many years, and I was still young at the time. When disaster struck suddenly, I was panicked and only thought about my parents and you. So I don't remember the address he gave me very clearly."

"That's roughly it, in this area and on this street, but I'm not sure which shop it is."

Jia Can took the paper and looked down to examine it closely. He saw that there were several lines of small characters written on it. Although they were neat, there were many blurry parts. The names of the streets and alleys were incomplete, and the directions were only mentioned in general terms.

He frowned slightly. Things were more difficult than he had imagined. He had thought that he could simply follow the address to make contact, but now it seemed that the clue was rather vague and he would have to work harder to find it.

However, upon further reflection, this was something he had to do; he had no other choice. Only by doing this could he openly and legitimately kill Jia Zhen without giving anyone grounds for criticism.

Any other action could be discovered as murder.

No matter how cleverly arranged or how coincidental the accident, it is inevitable that some clues will be left behind. After all, human life is at stake, and the imperial court will definitely investigate thoroughly.

Once the truth is revealed, he will be in dire straits, unable to defend himself even with a hundred mouths.

Even if he were lucky enough not to be caught, he would always be on tenterhooks, worrying every day that the truth would come out and making him unable to sleep soundly every night.

The safest and most effective way to expose Jia Zhen's disgraceful deeds to the public is to rely on the power of the former crown prince's former subordinates. No matter how difficult this path is, he will do it and there is no reason for him to back down.

Thinking of this, Jia Can took a deep breath, and the heavy pressure in his chest actually eased a little.

After memorizing the address on the paper, I walked to the candlestick and brought the paper close to the flame. As soon as the corner of the paper touched the flame, it quickly curled up, swallowing the delicate handwriting.

Watching the paper burn until the last bit of embers turned to ash and fell into the bronze dish beside the candlestick, he turned to Qin Keqing and said:

"Qing, this is already very good. After all, the incident happened suddenly back then, and you were still young. It is already very rare that you can remember these things."

"Don't worry, I'll take care of the rest. Just wait for good news."

Upon hearing these words, Qin Keqing's heart softened. Gazing at him with eyes full of concern and trust, she softly instructed him:

"It's good that you understand. You must be careful. Many years have passed, and people's hearts may change. No one can say for sure what situation those people are in now or whether they are still loyal to their former masters."

"If you realize something is wrong, you should withdraw in time; don't be stubborn."

Jia Can felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this, a slight smile appearing on his lips as he replied gently:

"Don't worry, I'll be careful. You just need to keep that beast Jia Zhen in check these next few days. Don't provoke him, or he might do something desperate. If all else fails, I can help you sort things out."