Being a reborn legitimate daughter is not easy

Chapter 59 059 Seeking Help

Chapter 59 059 Seeking Help

Inside the Luowang Pavilion, after listening to Ye Pianran's account of everything, Chunyu Yang and Chunyu Shan exchanged a glance, their expressions turning serious.

Whether it was the eunuch who accompanied the emperor or the eunuch on duty at the Qionglin Garden Palace, they all knew what Yinlu Garden was. But why, knowing its importance, did that eunuch still lead Ye Pianran there? Chunyu Yang said, "This matter is of utmost importance. You must not reveal to a third person that you have been to Yinlu Garden."

Feeling an inexplicable trust in him, Ye Pianran nodded and replied, "Yes, I understand."

Chunyu Shan waved his folding fan, giving Ye Pianran a meaningful look. More than one thing had happened to this woman that night; he didn't know if it was just that the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Anshi's family was incredibly unlucky, or if too many people wanted to embarrass her. However, whatever it was, it was enough to pique his interest.

Just then, a series of orderly footsteps suddenly sounded outside the Luowang Pavilion. A moment later, Commander Meng's voice rang out from outside the Luowang Pavilion:

"May I ask which young master or lady resides in Luo Wang Pavilion? Would you be so kind as to come out and meet us?"

Chunyu Shan raised his voice and replied, "It is I and my third brother who are playing chess here."

There was a moment of silence outside, then he replied, "I was unaware that the Third Prince and the Sixth Prince were here. It was my duty, and I ask for your forgiveness if I have offended you."

Chunyu Shan asked, "It's alright, but what happened outside?"

"Your Highness, the Golden Lotus in Yinlu Garden has withered and died for some unknown reason. I found an abandoned palace lantern on the road and suspect that someone has sneaked into Yinlu Garden to harm the Golden Lotus. So I followed the footprints to this place. When you two princes were playing chess here just now, did you see any suspicious people or notice anything amiss?"

The Golden-Topped Ink Lotus has withered and died? Chunyu Shan was shocked, and even Chunyu Yang's expression changed slightly. Seeing their reactions, although she didn't know what the Golden-Topped Ink Lotus was, Ye Pianran realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

After giving Ye Pianran a meaningful look, Chunyu Shan said, "My third brother and I have been playing chess here since the banquet ended, and we haven't noticed anything unusual."

Meng Chao, standing outside, said, "This matter is of great importance. I would like to search the Luo Wang Pavilion. Would you two princes be so kind as to grant me this request?"

Ye Pianran was getting anxious. She looked to Chunyu Yang for help, her bright eyes wide open, like a frightened deer.

Chunyu Yang didn't say anything, but instead gently tapped the teapot with his finger. Ye Pianran immediately reacted, stepped forward, knelt on the couch, took the teapot, and began to brew tea.

"come in."

Footsteps approached, and Commander Meng, clad in armor, pushed open the door of Luo Wang Pavilion. Upon entering, he first bowed respectfully to Chunyu Yang and Chunyu Shan, then straightened up, looked at Ye Pianran who was pouring tea for them, and asked:

"This young lady is..."

"This is the eldest daughter of the Marquis of Anshi's family. Third Brother specially invited her to make tea for us. Would you like a cup too?" Chunyu Shan asked with a smile, fanning himself.

Commander Meng quickly replied, "I wouldn't dare, I have important matters to attend to."

"Alright, don't be so reserved. My third brother and I are both easy to talk to." Chunyu Shan took the teacup Ye Pianran handed him, took a sip, and his eyes narrowed with satisfaction.

Chunyu Yang said calmly, "If you're going to search, then search quickly."

"Yes," Commander Meng replied, immediately ordering his guards to search the Luo Wang Pavilion. After thoroughly searching the pavilion, inside and out, the guards shook their heads in disappointment at Commander Meng.

Knowing that nothing would be found here, Commander Meng cupped his hands to Chunyu Yang and Chunyu Jing and said, "I apologize for disturbing your enjoyment, Your Highnesses. There is indeed nothing suspicious here. I will take my leave now."

Just as Commander Meng turned to leave, Chunyu Yang suddenly asked, "How did the Golden Lotus wither and die?"

Commander Meng said, "All the petals have fallen, not a single one is left. Even the branches and leaves have withered and turned black, as if they were completely dead."

Chunyu Yang looked at Ye Pianran and asked in a low voice, "Would you like to go take a look?"

Of course she wanted to! She wondered who had set such a vicious trap for her this time. She had thought it was just an ordinary royal banquet, but it had turned out to be full of twists and turns. One wrong step and she would be plunged into an abyss.

Her eyes turned cold, and Ye Pianran said, "Then let's go take a look."