The number one rebel of the Great Wu

Half an hour later.

Chen Changgeng returned to the Crown Prince's residence carrying a bag of pastries, but Shen Qingci was resting and did not see him.

Chen Changgeng then gave the pastries to Ru Shuang, asking her to pass them on.

Then, he took Xuan Shuo to Steward Lin's place.

Ever since the Crown Prince left the court, he has fallen ill. Once this news spread, people from all walks of life came to inquire about the situation.

Although the officials in the court knew that the Crown Prince's power was gone, they still pretended to be distressed and casually sent a servant to inquire about his condition.

These people were naturally all received by Steward Lin.

Chen Changgeng led Xuan Shuo there. Steward Lin had just finished receiving the last group of people and was sitting wearily in a small hall next to the main courtyard of the Crown Prince's residence.

This is where he usually works.

"Manager Lin, you've worked so hard!"

While waiting nearby, Xuan Shuo saw the unrest among the people and overheard the news of the Crown Prince's deposition from snippets of conversation, which greatly alarmed him.

The entire Crown Prince's residence is now in a state of panic, and even the servants walking around have grim expressions.

When one person attains enlightenment, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven; conversely, when one person fails to attain enlightenment, the same

With the Crown Prince's downfall, these servants will likely be laid off soon. Even Steward Lin feels like there's a sharp knife hanging over his neck, ready to take his life at any moment!

The once respected Grand Steward of the Crown Prince's Palace is no longer effective.

Several servants from the official residence dared to talk back to him just now.

He was so touched!

"Why are you here again!"

Steward Lin glanced at Chen Changgeng, and at that moment he didn't give him a friendly look.

"I'm just bringing a servant into the manor to register with Steward Lin."

The list of servants was in the hands of Steward Lin, which was not originally under his jurisdiction; there was a designated steward for it.

However, he held onto power tightly within the manor, so he dismissed the steward and kept it all to himself.

From Ziyuan to Geng Liang, and now another one has been brought in.

The Crown Prince's residence is now in complete chaos, yet he still has the mind to stuff people into it!

"No, no, you've only been in the Crown Prince's residence for a short time, less than half a month."

"They just keep bringing people into the manor one after another, do they really think my Crown Prince's residence is a charity sanctuary, accepting just anyone!"

Manager Lin looked annoyed.

After he became the chief steward, he filled the Crown Prince's residence with at least thirty to fifty servants.

How could he not understand that Chen Changgeng was trying to build his network of connections?

"Not allowed?"

Chen Changgeng chuckled.

"This time, I'm not doing it for myself, but for the Crown Prince's grand plan to turn things around."

"Steward Lin, let me remind you, if you delay this matter, you should consider whether you can bear the consequences."

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Steward Lin stood up abruptly, as quickly as a fish leaping onto dry land.

"Manager Chen, do you have a plan?"

"Could you... give me a hint?"

Chief Steward Lin was well aware that Chen Changgeng was the Crown Prince and Crown Princess's strategist.

Upon hearing Chen Changgeng's words, his anxiety immediately subsided.

"Want to know? Okay!"

Chen Changgeng smiled mysteriously and beckoned to Steward Lin to come closer and listen.

Steward Lin didn't dare to delay and quickly came over.

"Steward Lin, I can tell you what happened, but you should know that you're going to lose your head!"

Chen Changgeng's words were not made up.

If this rebellion is indeed related to the prince, then it concerns the face of the Great Wu Dynasty's royal family.

Those who know about these things but are not involved will certainly be purged.

Chen Changgeng didn't dare to push this matter openly; he could only try to exert his influence in secret.

Ideally, you should distance yourself completely from the situation before anything happens.

"what!"

Manager Lin turned pale with fright and quickly took two steps back.

"This...it's so big?"

"The crown prince has been deposed, isn't that a big enough deal?"

"Compared to other things, how insignificant do you think it could be to be able to get the Crown Prince reinstated?"

Upon hearing this, Steward Lin nervously swallowed.

"Then, I'd better not know."

Steward Lin gave an awkward smile, quickly registered Xuan Shuo, and sent him to the miscellaneous affairs room.

Having settled their identities, Chen Changgeng led Xuan Shuo to the janitor's quarters.

"You have the information right now, but this matter is still missing a lead for investigation."

"Like a ball of yarn, we have to find the end of the thread first, and then follow the thread to unravel the mystery in order to find the truth."

Do you understand what I'm saying?

Hyun Seok nodded.

"When the Fourth Prince sends someone over, you should secretly follow him and lie low at the Fourth Prince's residence for a few days."

"Check if there are any familiar faces at the Fourth Prince's place. If you find any, don't alert him. Report back first."

"Also, there are definitely more experts in the Fourth Prince's residence, so you must be careful."

Shen Qingci has Ru Shuang and Ru Yi protecting her, so the princes are even more protected.

Xuan Shuo nodded again. Seeing how serious and meticulous Chen Changgeng was, he trusted him even more.

Just as Xuan Shuo was settled in, a young maid dressed in a light green dress ran over to the door of the errand room.

"Who is Manager Chen?"

Chen Changgeng turned his head and looked at the little maid.

Her clothes were different from those of the maids in the mansion. Chen Changgeng glanced at her and thought she was an outsider, so he went to greet her.

"That is me. Which household are you from?"

The young maid looked up at Chen Changgeng, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"Yes, my young lady sent me."

"Here is a letter from the young lady; you will understand once you have read it."

The maidservant stuffed a folded letter into Chen Changgeng's hand, then turned and ran out.

"Miss?"

"I don't think I've offended any young ladies!"

"Could it be that my reputation for beauty has spread throughout the capital, and I now have admirers?"

Chen Changgeng grinned and opened the letter.

"The melody I composed for you is finished. If you have some free time, please come to Xianglan Courtyard to meet me in half an hour."

Signed: Wan'er.

Lin Wan'er!?

Chen Changgeng suddenly remembered that this was the other socially awkward concubine from the Crown Prince's residence that he had bumped into at Shen Qingci's place that day.

I think I gave her a poem back then, and she did say that she would find Qin Lan, a concubine skilled in music, to set it to music.

So that's how it is...

Was she inviting him out?

The thought that he would not only see Lin Wan'er, but also another concubine, Qin Lan, immediately excited Chen Changgeng.

This Qin Lan is no ordinary person either; she was born on the shores of Chaoyue Lanhu Lake in Dawu.

Legend has it that before Xiao Jingtian became emperor, he went to the shore of Moonlit Lake and met a beautiful dancer. The two spent a night together and Qin Lan was born.

When Xiao Jingtian became emperor and ordered people to look for the dancer again, he received news that she had died of illness, leaving only the little girl Qin Lan behind.

So Xiao Jingtian brought Qin Lan into the palace, raised her well until she came of age, and then betrothed her to Crown Prince Xiao Lie.

"So, Qin Lan and Xiao Lie are half-siblings, how come they're involved in incestuous relationships?!"

Chen Changgeng grinned.

Actually, that's just a legend. It's true that Qin Lan was secretly brought back to the palace, but her background is a mystery, which is why there are so many rumors about it.

Even more outrageous versions exist, such as Xiao Jingtian having a penchant for nurturing girls and turning against his son Xiao Lie in a fight for Qin Lan.

But all these versions fall on one point: Qin Lan is so beautiful that she is considered a scourge to the country!

"Very well, today I, Chen Changgeng, will definitely find out the truth."

Just how beautiful is Qin Lan?!