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

The shopkeeper glanced at Ying Yufu and her group and said, "That's right, those guests arrived first."

The girl, who looked like a beggar, looked at Ying Yufu and her group and said, "Gentlemen, please wait a moment."

Ying Yufu and the others stopped and turned around to look.

Shangguan Fei chuckled and said, "First come, first served. We won't give up a single one of the three superior rooms, miss. There's no room for negotiation."

The girl froze, staring intently at Ying Yufu and her group, and didn't answer for a moment.

Her burning gaze fell on the prince's face, and she murmured, "What a...what a handsome young master!"

Ying Yufu raised an eyebrow and carefully examined the beggar girl.

When the girl said those words, the three handsome young men beside her immediately changed their expressions, and their eyes turned hostile as they looked at the prince.

At the same time, a voice, as if from a dream, murmured: "Beautiful but not seductive, bold but not fierce, with a clear spirit concealing a sharp edge, she is stunning even without makeup!"

But then they saw the young beggar next to the beggar girl staring at Shangguan Fei, his eyes glazed over, his cheeks flushed, looking quite amorous.

Shangguan Fei's face darkened.

Ying Yufu's eyes widened. What was all this about?

Unexpectedly, the beggar youth's gaze swept across the room and landed on Wu Linggu beside Shangguan Fei, and he was stunned again.

"Alluring yet refined, with a willow-like waist, snow-white skin, a captivating charm concealing a bewitching allure, a wild and wicked beauty—truly a rare gem!"

He clutched his heart, his eyes burning with excitement.

But that wasn't enough. His gaze swept over Ying Yufu again, his eyes widening slightly and his pupils trembling.

"Ah, young lady, you are naturally beautiful and elegant, with a noble air about you, and a charming and gentle nature... truly making my heart melt."

The young man stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over Ying Yufu and the other two with tenderness in his eyes.

"Please don't misunderstand, ladies. We absolutely have no intention of competing with you for the best rooms," the young man said.

The two girls behind him immediately looked sour.

The quieter girl simply looked up at Ying Yufu and the other two, her expression gentle and serene.

The other girl was clearly more lively. She glared at Ying Yufu and the other two with a sour look, snorted, and turned her back, not wanting to look any longer.

Ying Yufu had never been so speechless.

Just then, the beggar girl spoke up, "Yes, we won't compete with you for the best rooms. You arrived first, so we'll stay in the middle-to-upper-class rooms. But could you please join us for a meal later?"

"Yes, yes, gentlemen, would you like to have dinner with us later? Don't worry, we're not bad people. It's fate that we've met. Let's have a meal together and get to know each other, shall we?"

He stared longingly at Ying Yufu and the other two.

Ying Yufu turned her face away expressionlessly.

The prince grabbed Ying Yufu's hand and glared menacingly at the beggar youth.

He pulled Ying Yufu along and went upstairs first.

The young beggar looked at the two figures walking hand in hand from behind, and a look of heartache immediately appeared on his face.

Then, as if seeking comfort, he looked at Shangguan Fei and Wu Linggu with deep affection.

Shangguan Fei raised an eyebrow, her eyes filled with interest.

Wu Linggu, however, remained expressionless, refusing to even glance at the lecherous man.

Ying Yufu and the others went upstairs and into their rooms.

Ying Yufu then spoke up, "Those two people weren't behaving normally. We should stay away from them when we go down for dinner later."

Wu Linggu nodded. "That's right, too frivolous."

Yu Li asked, "Should we teach them a lesson?"

"It's best to avoid conflicts when traveling. Our main objective is to find Prince Qinjiang and the Crown Prince and Princess."

Ying Yufu said.

No one objected.

After showering and washing up, and changing their clothes, Ying Yufu and her group went downstairs for dinner.

When they went downstairs, the beggar couple had already changed their appearance and had ordered two large tables full of food.

He ordered the waiter to put the two large tables together. When he saw Ying Yufu and the others coming downstairs, he immediately waved to them, "Gentlemen, this way please. I have already ordered the food. Please enjoy it with me."

They glanced around and saw that all the tables and chairs in the lobby were already full of people, and the only two tables that remained had been pushed together by the other party.

The beggar prince had changed into a moon-white brocade robe, holding a folding fan with a beautiful white jade pendant on the handle, which was quite valuable.

He waved his folding fan while gazing affectionately at Ying Yufu and the other two.

The girl stared intently at the prince, her eyes filled with infatuation.

Yu Li stepped forward, coldly looking at the man and woman opposite her, and said, "Gentlemen, we've only just met, and it might be inappropriate for us to dine together. We'll offer you a table, and we'll pay you back!"

Yu Li handed a silver ingot to the two of them.

The young man didn't even glance at the silver, but simply said, "Gentlemen, there's no need to be so wary. We are indeed not bad people."

Besides, you have more people and you look strong and powerful, while we are weak and powerless.

My siblings and I are merely guests, enjoying making friends and harboring no ill intentions. We apologize for our previous flippant remarks.

As he spoke, he stood up and clasped his hands in a salute.

His sincerity and righteousness revealed his true nature, making Ying Yufu and her group seem petty in comparison.

The prince narrowed his eyes, looked the other person up and down, stared at his face for a moment, and finally his gaze fell on the jade pendant at Jiang Gongzi's waist.

A knowing glint flashed in his eyes.

He said, "In that case, we won't stand on ceremony."

Upon hearing this, the girl's eyes lit up, and she immediately became incredibly shy.

The young man also beamed with joy, repeatedly saying, "Please, everyone!"

The two groups of people sat down around two large tables, and the young man said, "My surname is Jiang, my given name is Rui, and I live in Qinjiang Province. My father is a wealthy merchant in the area, and our family has some surplus assets."

This is my younger sister, whose given name is Zhu.

May I ask your names?

As he asked this question, his eyes couldn't help but sweep over Ying Yufu beside him.

"So it's Young Master Jiang and Miss Jiang!"

The Crown Prince smiled slightly, his gaze towards this Young Master Jiang carrying a deeper meaning.

"My surname is Ying, Ying Xu, and this is my fiancée, surname Mu."

Ying Yufu immediately looked at the Crown Prince.

Everyone else also looked at the Crown Prince.

A sly glint flashed in the crown prince's eyes. Heh heh, he took his wife's surname!

Feint to the east while attacking in the west: If His Majesty finds out, he'll break your legs!

The prince then said, "My family also has a small amount of property; my father is considered a landlord."

Everyone's lips twitched.

Ying Yufu thought for a moment and said that it was not wrong for His Majesty to be the landlord.

It's just that this place is a bit big; it's the entire Northern Xuan.

It turns out he was the landlord's handsome but foolish son.

A hint of a smile flashed in Young Master Jiang's eyes.

"Then Miss Mu..."

Ying Xinfu said, "My father died, and I was betrothed to Brother Xu since I was a child, so my mother took us to live with Brother Xu's family."

Young Master Jiang's eyes immediately filled with pity. "I see. Miss Mu, please accept my condolences."

"No need to grieve, I'm quite happy," Ying Yufu said.

As she looked at the two of them, a thought began to creep into her mind: No way? Could it be?

Jiang Rui, Jiang Zhu?

What a coincidence!

The queen consort of King Naqinjiang was surnamed Jiang.

The two legitimate children of the King of Qinjiang were named Cang Mingrui and Cang Mingzhu.

Ying Yufu's lips twitched. Could the so-called assassination attempt and disappearance mean that he was living a carefree life with a beauty?

Ying Yufu developed strong suspicions about the secret letter.

The crown prince had clearly also become suspicious of the letter, which is why he approached the two men.

Jiang Rui was stunned. He didn't understand what Miss Mu meant by saying that she was quite happy.