allonlinenovel Chapter 184 Obtaining Key Intelligence
Chapter 184 Obtaining Key Intelligence
As the night deepened, moonlight streamed through the window lattices into the courtyard of Prince Ling's mansion, its silvery shadows smearing every corner of the blue bricks. Yun Mengting sat on an embroidered chair, clutching an unopened book, her mind already wandering beyond the pages. She had a feeling that Shen Yuke's departure wasn't simple, and a faint sense of crisis pierced her heart like twinkling stars in the night sky.
"Xiaomei!" she called out, a hint of anxiety in her voice.
Xiaomei came in and saw the princess's serious expression. She couldn't help but feel suspicious: "Princess, why are you so anxious?"
"I want to know what's going on with Shen Yuke lately," Yun Mengting frowned slightly, her tone serious. "What's the relationship between her and Prince Lu like?"
Xiaomei thought for a moment and continued, "I heard that Miss Shen and Master Lu frequently interact with each other and often go out together. I wonder if they have any secret collusion."
"This isn't enough. I need more accurate information." Yun Mengting's heart was restless, her surging intuition making her uneasy. "Immediately send people to the city to inquire. We must get a firm grasp of the situation."
Seeing her insistence, Xiaomei nodded in agreement and quickly left to run her business. Yun Mengting continued to stare out the window, her thoughts swirling. Every time she thought of Shen Yuke's haughty expression, she grew increasingly angry and restless. Late into the night, Yun Mengting still couldn't fall asleep, tossing and turning, feeling incredibly troubled.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the house through the curtains. Xiaomei hurried back, her face a little grim. "Princess, I heard the news last night that Miss Shen and Prince Lu are indeed planning something big."
"What's the big deal?" Yun Mengting immediately sat up straight and stared at Xiaomei with sharp eyes.
"Xiaomei never heard the specific content, but they mentioned a place called 'Tranquility'. It was a secret meeting that seemed to be related to the movements of the palace." Xiaomei spoke in a low voice, fearing that outsiders would hear it.
Yun Mengting's heart tightened. The city's morale was low, and the number of people with ulterior motives was increasing. Clearly, Shen Yuke's actions were more than just a friendly gesture. "I must find out the truth!" she decided secretly.
She quickly changed her clothes and prepared to head to the city's teahouse, where information was most readily available. Along the way, Yun Mengting's heart was filled with anxiety. She knew that if she could find evidence against Shen Yuke, she would be able to control the situation.
Soon, the entrance to the teahouse was bustling with activity, the noise overwhelming and disturbing. She found a seat by the window and sat down quietly, her ears close to the conversation around her. Finally, her patience paid off. Not long after, Shen Yuke and Lu Shizi pushed open the door and walked towards her corner.
"It's her." Yun Mengting thought to herself, carefully observing the behavior of the two.
"Prince Lu, is tonight the time?" Shen Yuke asked in a low voice, with a hint of anxiety in her expression.
"Yes, we will meet in Ningjing Garden tomorrow night. Be sure to act cautiously and don't be discovered by the princess." Prince Lu frowned and looked around as he spoke.
"She is very cautious, and I'm worried... In order to prevent any accidental situations, we must come up with a comprehensive plan." Shen Yuke's concerns were obviously real.
Hearing this, Yun Mengting secretly rejoiced, her heart tightening. "It seems Ningjing Xiaoyuan is their secret target." She tried to remain calm and continued to listen carefully.
"Several of our plans have been ruined because of the princess. We must not expose this in front of her." There was deep annoyance in Prince Lu's voice, and he pushed all the responsibility onto Yun Mengting.
"As long as we proceed with caution, we can definitely succeed." Shen Yuke said confidently, her eyes revealing determination. She suddenly raised her head and took a sip of tea, as if thinking about something.
Just as Yun Mengting was about to inquire further, an accident occurred. She accidentally caused the teacup to slip and fall to the ground with a "clacking" sound.
"It must be the princess!" Prince Lu was shocked, his expression changed, and he immediately looked out the window, as if he was alert.
Yun Mengting quickly lowered her head, her heart tightening, knowing that if she didn't leave, she would be questioned. Feeling anxious, she hurriedly stood up and backed away, pretending to be unconcerned as she left the teahouse, secretly thankful that they hadn't noticed her.
After returning to the palace, Yun Mengting was extremely anxious and immediately went to find the prince. At that moment, the prince was in his study reviewing documents. Yun Mengting walked into the study with a serious expression: "Prince, I have tracked down the conspiracy between Shen Yuke and Lu Shizi. They plan to hold a secret meeting in Ningjing Xiaoyuan."
The prince's eyes instantly turned serious when he heard this, and he looked at her: "How did you know that?"
"I heard their conversation with my own ears, and it was obvious that they had bad intentions." Yun Mengting took a deep breath and tried to stay calm.
"Quiet Garden... We must make arrangements as soon as possible to prevent their plan from being implemented." The prince nodded, his face full of tension.
"I suggest that we send someone to monitor their actions immediately to prevent their plans from being implemented." Yun Mengting said seriously and decisively.
"Okay, you go and make arrangements. Make sure you have the situation under control." The prince's tone immediately became firm. Yun Mengting felt deeply dependent on his way of handling government affairs.
Yun Mengting immediately joined Xiaomei in secretly increasing surveillance of Shen Yuke and Lu Shizi, ensuring they could keep track of their every move. As the intense preparations continued for several days, Yun Mengting's mind was constantly preoccupied with Shen Yuke's scheme. She woke several times in the middle of the night, her inner anxiety keeping her awake.