Father, who is both a heir and a descendant, is still biased; the bound system has gone berserk.

Seeing Ying Yufu's shocked face, Minghuang couldn't help but laugh.

The little girl was truly shocked.

Ying Yufu looked at the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, you knew about this too?"

The Crown Prince nodded: "I didn't know at first, but I found out when I got a little older. I made a big fuss with my father, saying that I wanted to learn martial arts too."

My father made me practice horse stance for half a day first, saying that if I could stick to it, he would let me learn the martial arts.

Ying Yufu pressed on curiously, "So, did you manage to persevere?"

Crown Prince: "..."

Minghuang laughed so hard her shoulders shook, and said mercilessly, "He fainted after being stabbed for half an hour."

Ying Yufu: "..."

The Crown Prince gave Minghuang a resentful look.

Minghuang changed back into Wushuang's attire, and together with Shangguan Sheng, the four returned to the Mu residence, where they saw Shangguan Hong riding towards them.

"Your Highness, Cousin, Miss Wushuang, Little Cousin, you're back!"

Shangguan Hong jumped off his horse and walked forward.

Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince's eyes lit up, and they said, "You've come at the right time. Tell us quickly what happened on the moat last night."

There are some inside stories that outsiders still don't know. For example, when Shangguan Hong said that Duan Linglong might have jumped into the river to target him, Ying Yufu got angry.

"She still has the nerve? Who was it that wanted to break off the engagement and frame my second cousin using superstition?"

Shangguan Hong said, "Cousin, don't be angry. I didn't fall for it."

The Crown Prince stroked his chin. "Incredible! The Second Prince has barely left, and his concubines are already trying to climb over the wall."

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Hong nodded seriously: "That's right. It seems that Ying Hengzhi was after the Third Prince. Fortunately, the Third Prince has normal taste and doesn't like someone who looks like a water ghost."

"Shall we go to the moat tonight?" the prince suggested.

Ying Yufu's eyes lit up. "Yes, yes, yes, let's go, I haven't heard Lan in so long..."

Ying Yufu paused, her words caught in her throat.

She wanted to say that she hadn't listened to Lanling's piano playing in a long time.

But when she thought of the Crown Prince being there, she couldn't say anything.

What if the Crown Prince misunderstands her as a frivolous woman?

"...I haven't seen Xiangxiang dance in a long time."

The Crown Prince narrowed his eyes shrewdly and said, "I've heard that there's a handsome young musician at the Red Sleeve Pavilion, known as Young Master Lanling, who plays the zither exceptionally well."

Ying Yufu pretended to be nonchalant and said, "That's right. The young ladies and gentlemen of Hongxiu Pavilion are all exceptionally skilled. Your Highness, you'll see once you've seen them."

Wushuang, wearing a mask, laughed without any attempt to hide her laughter.

In the evening, as the lanterns were lit, Ying Yufu led a large group of people to Hongxiu Pavilion.

Not to mention the Crown Prince and Wushuang, she also brought Shangguan Hong, Shangguan Sheng and Tan'er. Even Ying Zhuoxiu, who was busy reviewing his books in preparation for next year's spring imperial examination, was dragged out.

As soon as they entered the Red Sleeve Pavilion, Ying Yufu led them straight to the top-floor private room on the third floor.

The private room was luxurious and spacious, and it was by the window, where you could take in the view of the outside scenery.

Not long after they entered, there was a knock on the door of the private room. A beautiful woman in her forties entered, followed by a group of beautiful women and handsome men carrying trays.

"Master, why didn't you send someone to let me know you were coming? I could have prepared the best food and drinks for you in advance."

"It's okay, just bring whatever you have, no need to prepare anything else."

Ying Yufu said.

The woman beckoned the beautiful women and handsome men behind her to come forward, and presented them with all sorts of delicacies, wines, fruits, and liqueurs. In the end, she left four beautiful women and four handsome men behind.

"Master, as usual, do you think it's feasible to keep the eight of them? Xiangxiang and Lanling will be here shortly."

The woman asked.

Ying Yufu noticed a gaze fixed on the back of her head. She coughed lightly, feeling a little uncomfortable, and said, "Alright, let's go with them."

After the woman left, Ying Yufu pretended to be calm and assigned the four handsome young men to take care of the Crown Prince and several other men, including Shangguan Hong and Ying Zhuoxiu.

Four beautiful women stayed behind to serve her and Wushuang Tan'er.

"Young master, let me pour you some wine."

A young man in blue carefully knelt down beside the crown prince and softly picked up the wine pot.

The crown prince glanced at him sideways: "I...don't drink."

The young man in blue immediately said, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you didn't drink alcohol. May I ask what you prefer? We have green tea, black tea, fruit tea, flower tea, fruit syrup, and sweetened water..."

"Green tea." The prince glanced at him.

The young man in blue smiled, "Very well, sir, you are truly a man of refined taste. This green tea is..."

After the young man in blue gracefully poured tea, a pool of clear, emerald-green tea quietly flowed in the lustrous teacup.

The prince picked up the cup and took a sip. "Indeed, this is excellent tea."

The young man in blue smiled faintly, appearing very gentle and respectful.

The crown prince glanced at it and asked, "Is this how you usually receive guests? So... considerate?"

The crown prince glanced at his respectful kneeling posture.

The young man in blue smiled and said, "Not at all. You are distinguished guests brought by the head of the family, so naturally we should treat you differently from other guests."

"Oh……"

The Crown Prince looked meaningfully at Ying Yufu, only to see a woman in pink tenderly serving her food.

The crown prince then asked, "Is this how you usually serve your master?"

While seemingly enjoying herself, Ying Yufu, who actually had a nail in her buttocks, couldn't help but prick up her ears.

Green Bamboo, Green Bamboo, don't talk nonsense.

Then the young man in blue laughed and said, "Yes, this is how we usually serve our master. We always want to give her the best experience..."

Ying Yufu silently rubbed her forehead.

You guys are really my closest subordinates!

Wushuang sat to the side, her shoulders shaking with laughter.

"Qingzhu, you guys go out, we'll play by ourselves," Ying Yufu couldn't help but say.

The four men and four women immediately looked resentful, and hesitantly got up and left.

After the eight people left, only a few of them remained in the room.

"Why did you ask them to leave, Fu'er? They served you very well," the Crown Prince said with a smile.

Ying Yufu said in a serious tone, "I think Your Highness is not quite used to it. This Red Sleeve Pavilion is a proper place. Your Highness, please don't get the wrong idea."

Crown Prince: "I didn't mean anything by it. It's Fu'er who's thinking the wrong thing. Could it be... she's feeling guilty?"

No way!

Ying Yufu forced an explanation: "Hongxiu Pavilion was established by the Empress Dowager and my maternal grandmother when she was alive, specifically to provide a sanctuary for some unfortunate women."

However, later on, some young children or men also had nowhere to stay for various reasons, so they were also taken in.

"Fu'er, don't pay attention to the Crown Prince." Wushuang fed Ying Yufu a piece of sweet peach cake.

Ying Yufu was immediately captivated by the sweet taste.

The prince smiled and picked up the food in front of him, putting it into his mouth.

Just then, there was another gentle knock on the door.

The woman who had spoken earlier entered and said, "Master, a guest has arrived outside. He says he is from the Marquis of Xuanwu's residence and has urgent business to discuss with you."

Marquis Xuanwu's?

Ying Yufu and the Crown Prince exchanged a glance, and Ying Yufu quickly said, "Please come in quickly."

Before long, the person came in.

The visitor was none other than Marquis Xuanwu, Zhong Kang himself.

"Lord Xuanwu, why have you come in person? Have you found out where the heir apparent is?"