Yusui Chang'an

On the day of Qin Zongheng's wedding, Lin Jinyan, who knew Chu Chengyao's thoughts, not only arranged for Wei Zhong to disguise himself as Qin Fu, the son of Qin Guogong's mansion's housekeeper, but also put the child in a food box and brought him out of the mansion.

While Chu Chengyao was keeping a close eye on the Duke's Mansion, he rescued the child's biological mother, Yunniang. However, Yunniang had already suffered injuries from giving birth, and this time the child was snatched away and she was locked up again. She became seriously ill due to anxiety and anger, and her health deteriorated day by day. She passed away the day after being rescued.

In order to prevent Chu Chengyao from noticing anything, Lin Jinyan ordered Du Xing to drive a carriage and take Yunniang's body out of the city, creating the illusion that Yunniang had escaped and died in a car crash in a hurry.

As for the child, Wei Zhong took the child out of the Duke's Mansion and sent him to Ci'en Hall first, and then Du Xing brought the child back and gave him to Ding Xiang to raise.

Until yesterday, Dingxiang had never taken the child out of the house, so no one noticed.

After discussing Ding Xiang and the child, Du Xing reported the other news one by one:

"Zhu Dianhua from the Hong'an Marquis's Mansion has been lingering around the inn these days, and seems to have set his sights on the princess of Yeliang."

Lin Jinyan showed no surprise at all: "Just keep a close eye on him. He didn't do anything, so there's no need to alert him. If you attack the Yeliang people, rescue them."

Du Xing: "Yes. The group of generals who secretly returned from the northern border were placed in a remote village not far from Qingyang County. After all, they were the ones that Your Majesty wanted to execute for letting the Mobei envoy go. Although they faked their death and escaped, if they were recognized, it might implicate the young lady, so I didn't let them enter Qingyang County."

Lin Jinyan nodded with satisfaction: "You are becoming more cautious in your work."

Du Xing smiled innocently and said, "It's all because of the young lady's good teaching. By the way, there is a new beauty Yi in the palace. She has recently been favored by your majesty. I just found out her background. She is the daughter of a county magistrate in Jizhou."

Lin Jinyan: "I heard about it. Is there anything wrong with this person?" Du Xing: "I didn't find anything wrong. It's just that she looks a bit like the person you're looking for."

As he spoke, Du Xing took out the portrait of Lady Yi and handed it respectfully to Lin Jinyan.

Lin Jinyan opened her eyes and her pupils suddenly constricted. The woman in the portrait was indeed very similar to Jade Concubine, but she looked a lot younger than Jade Concubine, and her expression also revealed a charm that Jade Concubine did not have.

Du Xing: "This girl is only 28 years old, much younger than the one you are looking for. I have sent someone to check with the elders of this beautiful lady Yi. If there is any news, please inform the young lady."

Lin Jinyan nodded, handed the portrait to Hong Jiu, and asked him to burn it:
"The person I'm looking for should be from Zhangzhou, or have been to Zhangzhou. When you check, pay attention to whether this beautiful lady Yi has family in Zhangzhou or has been to Zhangzhou."

Du Xing agreed and said:

"There is one more thing. Yesterday, when the young general got married, a spy from Mobei wanted to take the opportunity to cause trouble, but was stopped by the people from Mingye Pavilion. They said that the spy was temporarily locked up in a deserted place known to the young lady, and it was up to the young lady to deal with him."

Lin Jinyan thought of the secret passage and the figure who had rushed in despite being injured that day. She was silent for a moment before speaking:

"Got it. I'll go check it out right away. Keep an eye on Ding Xiang."

The carriage swayed and stopped at the door of Taifeng Grain Store. After talking to the shopkeeper, Lin Jinyan went to count the stored grain. Hong Jiu pushed open the secret door and stood guard at the door as usual. Bai Zhi picked up the oil lamp prepared inside the door and helped Lin Jinyan into the secret passage with ease. (End of this chapter)