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Dongxue glanced at her but didn't answer directly. She just whispered, "Miss, the Prince said that if there are some things you can't do, then he should do them."

Yun Jin knew she was indeed somewhat soft-hearted. Coming from a modern society governed by law, she couldn't bring herself to be ruthless unless absolutely necessary.

In ancient times, when human life was treated like dirt, kindness was sometimes the greatest weakness.

She can't rely solely on Xiao Jingyan to clean up her mess; she needs to harden her heart.

During breakfast, Granny Jin sat opposite Yun Jin, drinking her porridge while secretly watching her.

Yun Jin was a little confused by her gaze, put down her chopsticks, and asked, "Mother-in-law, what's wrong? Is there something on my face?"

Grandma Jin shook her head and said earnestly, "It looks good."

Yun Jin smiled and put another piece of food on her plate: "If you like it, take a few more glances, but eat first, and look at it after you've eaten your fill."

Grandma Jin nodded, lowered her head to concentrate on eating, but after a couple of bites, she looked up at Yun Jin again.

Yun Jin gave Granny Jin acupuncture every day, mixed medicine to nourish her brain nerves with spiritual spring water, and also added spiritual spring water to the water she drank. But Granny Jin was still the same. Sometimes she was clear-headed, sometimes she was confused, she couldn't remember things, and she couldn't recognize people.

Perhaps it's because the time is still short, or perhaps her brain condition is too severe, and we can't rush it.

"Grandma, please eat slowly. There's more if you're not full." Yun Jin served her a bowl of porridge.

Grandma Jin took the bowl of porridge, took a sip, and suddenly looked up at Yun Jin, her eyes clearer than usual: "Nannan, you are a good child. God will bless you."

Yun Jin was taken aback for a moment, then smiled: "Grandma, you're a good person too. God will protect you."

Grandma Jin nodded, then lowered her head to drink her porridge, and didn't say anything more.

Looking at her profile, Yun Jin suddenly had a thought: perhaps one day, Granny Jin would suddenly regain her senses. How many mysteries would she be able to unravel then?

After dinner, Yun Jin coaxed Grandma Jin, "Grandma, I'll go out and buy you something delicious. Be good at home and wait for me to come back."

Grandma Jin took her hand and nodded: "Then come back soon."

Yun Jin responded and led Dong Xue and Chun happy out the door.

The group traveled by carriage to Weicaotang. When Manager Yang saw Yun Jin arrive, he quickly came forward to greet her: "Miss, you've arrived? Please come in."

Yun Jin waved her hand: "Uncle Yang, I'm not looking after the shop today, so I'll just borrow your backyard for a bit."

Manager Yang understood and led them to the backyard.

There is a secluded little house in the backyard, which is usually used to store medicinal herbs and is rarely visited.

Yun Jin asked Chunxi to stay in the front yard, while she and Dongxue changed into tight-fitting clothes and went out through the back door, heading towards the Qiu family's courtyard.

Dongxue originally intended to take Yunjin with her, but Yunjin insisted that she could manage on her own. She hadn't expected her to have such skills.

She knew Yun Jin knew some martial arts, but she didn't expect her to even know light-body skills.

In reality, Yun Jin didn't know any light-body skills. She just used the modern parkour routine, climbing, jumping, and scaling walls. She was agile and looked like she knew light-body skills, but in fact, she relied entirely on her core strength and the coordination of her hands and feet.

The two quickly arrived near the courtyard. Dongxue took out a short flute from her bosom and blew a low, hoarse whistle.

A moment later, several men in black emerged from the shadows and landed silently in front of Dongxue.

The leading man clasped his hands in a fist salute to Dongxue, then looked at Yun Jin and said respectfully, "Your subordinate, Eagle Claw, greets Miss Yun. As Your Highness commands, Miss Yun, I will gladly serve you even at the cost of my life."

Yun Jin nodded and asked, "Has anyone returned in the past few days?"

Eagle Claw shook his head: "No. No one has come back. There are only two people here guarding the yard, one in the front gatehouse and one in the back gatehouse. They are just ordinary servants and know nothing."

"Have you found the secret passage?" Yun Jin asked.

Eagle Claw shook his head: "We've searched everywhere, but we haven't found the secret passage."

Yun Jin frowned and asked him to lead the way, wanting to see it for herself.

Eagle Claw led her to the bedroom of the man surnamed Xu, and the child's study, and looked around again.

She didn't check again; since Prince Yu's men had already checked, there shouldn't be any oversights.

She left the house, thought for a moment, and then climbed onto the roof.

She stood on the roof, her gaze sweeping around, when she suddenly noticed a yard in the direction of the backyard. The yard looked very dilapidated, but the door was locked.

She asked, "Have you seen the yard over there?"

Eagle Claw stood beside her, glanced in that direction, and said, "No."

"Why is such a dilapidated courtyard locked?" Yun Jin muttered. "Let's go take a look."

He flipped over and jumped to the ground, then quickly walked over and climbed over the wall to enter.

The courtyard was indeed dilapidated. Eagle Claw waved his hand, and several of his men quickly went in to inspect it.

Soon, someone shouted from one of the rooms, "Brother, we found it!"

The group quickly went inside and found a dark passage in the house, which led nowhere.

Eagle Claw followed in, and his expression changed as he looked at the secret passage.

"Let's go in and take a look."

Eagle Claw quickly stepped forward, holding a tinderbox, and walked in front, with Yun Jin following behind. After walking for about the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, a wooden door appeared in front of them.

Eagle Claw stepped forward and pushed open the door, revealing an alleyway outside.

Eagle Claw went out to take a look around, then returned and whispered, "The exit is at the back gate of the Fifth Prince's residence."

Yun Jin remained silent for a moment, and she vaguely had an answer in her heart: the man surnamed Xu and that child might have taken refuge in the Fifth Prince's residence.

What is their relationship with the Fifth Prince? Why did the Fifth Prince take them in? Was it his idea, or the Consort Shu's idea?

What exactly is Liu Zhixue's relationship with them? Why is she so certain that the Fifth Prince will marry Yunxiu?

She recalled the documents Tuoba Hui had given her, which did not mention these things.

She cursed inwardly, thinking, "That Tuoba Hui didn't provide complete information, making me guess all this time."

"Miss Yun, should we continue to keep an eye on things?" Eagle Claw asked.

Yun Jin withdrew her gaze and said calmly, "Doesn't your prince have any spies in the Fifth Prince's residence?"

Eagle Claw paused for a moment, then remained silent.

Yun Jin didn't press further, but she understood.

Prince Yu must have spies in the Fifth Prince's residence, but it's inconvenient for his henchmen to say so.

She didn't press him further and changed the subject: "Have you found the beggar and the vegetable delivery man?"

Eagle Claw nodded: "The beggar has been found and is being housed with us. The vegetable deliveryman can be found anytime."

Yun Jin nodded and said, "Take me to see that beggar."

Eagle Claw responded and turned to lead the way. The group passed through narrow alleys, circled several streets, and arrived at an inconspicuous house.

The courtyard wasn't large, and there were guards at the entrance.

Once inside the courtyard, Eagle Claw told Yun Jin to wait there while he went into the house first.

The beggar had changed into clean clothes and was lying on the bed. When he saw someone come in, he quickly got up from the bed and bowed and scraped, saying, "Brother."

"If anyone asks you questions later, you must answer honestly. I guarantee you'll have enough to eat and wear," Eagle Claw instructed.

"Don't worry, brother, I'll definitely tell the truth," the beggar quickly agreed with a smile.

Eagle Claw brought over a chair and placed it in the middle of the room, then brought over a screen to block the view in front of the chair before inviting Yun Jin to come in and sit down.

Yun Jin sat down behind the screen, cleared her throat, and spoke. Her voice had changed; it was no longer the clear, bright voice of a young girl, but a slightly aged one.

"I heard you've seen the people who live in that house?" Yun Jin asked. "The big house where you often sneak into the yard through the dog hole to steal food."

The little beggar nodded: "I've...I've seen him a few times."

Yun Jin took out a charcoal pencil and paper from her sleeve, laid them on her knees, and drew as she asked, "What does that man look like? Describe him in detail."