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Chapter 365 The Beautiful Courtesan Attracts the King's Heart 10

At this moment, she finally let go of her worries. She couldn't be sure about others, but she knew a little bit about the prince's methods. Given the current situation between him and the Ninth Prince, it was impossible for him to send someone to assassinate the prince of the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion.

Therefore, the target of this group of secret guards tonight definitely cannot be Zhou Xianjin's life.

Then Chu Yuan swung his sword with his backhand to block the attack from the man, and then retreated rapidly into the room.

Looking at Zhou Xianjin who was sitting on the bed with a calm face, Chu Yuan sighed: "I knew you were pretending."

It's not that she hadn't thought about this possibility before taking action, but in Chu Yuan's subconscious mind, even if there was only a one percent chance, she didn't want Zhou Xianjin to be hurt.

"You knew I was pretending but you still came to save me. What? You don't plan to disguise your identity anymore?"

Chu Yuan rolled his eyes at him and said, "You knew I was using a fake identity but still dared to keep me by your side. No one else would do such a thing except you. I'm actually really curious about where the flaw was revealed. I clearly deceived everyone, but how come you saw through it at a glance?"

"It's simple, because we have met before."

Chu Yuan suddenly realized that she had only appeared in this appearance twice. The first time was when she was caught visiting the Marquis' Mansion at night, and the other time was when she used a fake identity to enter the slave market.

Since Zhou Xianjin said that they had met before, it could only have been that time outside the Marquis' Mansion.

But the person Chu Yuan met at that time didn’t look like this, right?

There actually is a disguise technique in this world that even she cannot detect. Although it was partly because it was too dark that day and she couldn't see clearly, Chu Yuan still found it a little unbelievable.

"I see. Since you have figured out my identity, why don't you expose me?"

Zhou Xianjin said calmly: "Of course it's because I want to dig out more value from you."

This was indeed his original idea, to play the long game and catch the big fish. However, today, seeing Xiaoliu risking his life to save him at the cost of exposing his identity, Zhou Xianjin suddenly didn't want to continue lying to him.

"Xiao Liu, tell me your real name."

Chu Yuan hesitated for a moment and then said his real name: "My name is Chu Yuan, Yuan means wish."

"Okay, then from today on, regardless of where you came from or where you're going back, I'm willing to treat you as a friend."

Chu Yuan subconsciously changed the subject in response to Zhou Xianjin's words. After all, they were now in hostile camps. If one day Zhou Xianjin knew her true identity and gender, this friendship would disappear in an instant.

Now that her martial arts skills have been exposed, the two of them can no longer maintain the same facade as before, so she can no longer stay in the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion.

However, before leaving, Chu Yuan still had some questions that needed Zhou Xianjin answered.

"Zhou Xianjin, where are you on the fifth day of the third month of the twenty-fourth year of Chenghe?"

Zhou Xianjin was a little surprised by this sudden question. If asked about other years, he might not be able to remember them, but he remembered the 24th year of Chenghe very clearly.

"On the fifth day of March, it was the beginning of spring, and my mother took my elder sister and me back to our hometown in Yangzhou to visit relatives. We didn't come back until the end of the month."

Yangzhou...is thousands of miles away from the capital.

"Then do you know that a guard from the previous dynasty took the treasures out of the palace? If you knew about this, would you think of killing people to steal the treasures?"

This was an irrelevant question, and Zhou Xianjin was completely confused, but he still patiently gave an answer: "The palace guards have to go through a strict search when they leave the palace, and there is no chance to bring out anything that does not belong to them.

Moreover, even if someone really took the risk of being beheaded to bring out the treasure, what does it have to do with me? I have seen many treasures in the palace. As long as I ask for something, I can get it. Why would I kill people for the treasure?"

After asking these two questions, Chu Yuan stared closely at Zhou Xianjin's every move, not missing any changes in his expression or body movements.

Years of experience in judging people told her that Zhou Xianjin was not lying.

For some reason, Chu Yuan suddenly breathed a sigh of relief: "Zhou Xianjin, if one day I find out that you have lied to me, I will fight you to the death no matter where we are."

After saying this, Chu Yuan changed his steps and disappeared in the Marquis' Mansion in the blink of an eye.

At this time, Tingfeng walked in from the courtyard: "Sir, everyone outside has been dealt with, leaving two alive."

Zhou Xianjin nodded: "Interrogate them strictly and make sure to find out who is behind them."

"Yes, Prince, what about Xiaoliu...?"

"Let him be. Send someone to keep an eye on Li's mansion these days. I have a feeling he won't give up so easily. Also, check if there were any robberies and murders around the capital on March 5, the 24th year of Chenghe."

"Yes."

Zhou Xianjin believed that since Chu Yuan could ask such a question, it must be for no reason.

It is very likely that this incident happened to him, or even that he is the protagonist of this story. As long as this incident is investigated clearly, all the mysteries about him will be solved.

After Chu Yuan left the Marquis' Mansion, she did not notice anyone following her, so she went straight back to the Dark Guard Camp to report.

"Greetings, Chief. I, Xuan Ji, am here to report."

"Tell me, what did you gain from this trip to the Marquis' Mansion?" The implication was that if there was no gain, there would be no need for her to stand here.

However, Chu Yuan had already made preparations. During this time in the Marquis' Mansion, she had not served Zhou Xianjin so many people in vain.

Chu Yuan imitated Zhou Xianjin's handwriting and wrote a letter, even with his private seal on it.

"Reporting to the leader, I have discovered that the prince of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery has been exchanging letters with a minister named Huang from the Ministry of Rites. The matter involves the harem, so I dare not speak rashly. I have taken one of the letters and presented it to the master."

In the harem, Xuan Ming's expression changed when he heard these two words. He took the letter and began to read.

Of course, everything written above was false. Even Concubine Hui and Concubine Shu mentioned in the letter were supporters of the prince. Now that they had connections with the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's Mansion, how could the prince not panic?

Chu Yuan's goal is to muddy the waters, and fishing in troubled waters is her forte.

"You go down first. I will leave this matter to the master to decide."

"Yes."

After returning to her room, Chu Yuan began to think about her future plans. Now it would take at least half a year before Xuan Ming's drunken slip of the tongue. Did she have to work hard for the prince during this period of time?

She could get away with it once or twice, but over time, her hypocrisy would surely be discovered, and then it would be difficult to resolve.