Transmigrated into a farmer's lucky charm, all the villains in the family panicked.

Just as Yan Shijin was thinking about Liang Boyan's embezzled funds, there was a gentle knock on the study door.

Mo Ning's voice came from outside the door: "Master, Young Master Chu Xiao has arrived. He says he has something to discuss with me."

Yan Shijin's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Didn't this person just leave yesterday?

It was quiet for just one day, why is it happening again?

He looked at Yun Shengsheng and saw that she was staring at the doorway with a curious expression, which made him feel a little annoyed.

But he was, after all, the crown prince, and he couldn't simply avoid seeing him.

He said in a flat tone, "Come in."

Mo Ning pushed open the door, and Chu Xiao strode in.

He had changed his clothes today, wearing a dark blue brocade robe with exquisite patterns embroidered on the cuffs, and a white jade pendant hanging from his waist, swaying gently with his steps. He wore a jade crown and had a wicked smile on his lips.

Although he was only eleven years old, he was full of energy and exceptionally handsome.

Yun Shengsheng couldn't help but admire him in her heart: [This person is really good-looking; when he grows up, he'll definitely charm a bunch of naive young girls!]

After listening to Yun Shengsheng's thoughts, Yan Shijin pursed her lips and glanced at Chu Xiao several times.

This guy is such a show-off...

He looked at himself again, wondering if he should change his clothes when he got back.

After Chu Xiao entered, the study door was closed again.

He looked around the study.

His Highness the Crown Prince sat in the main seat at the very center, his expression calm and his posture dignified.

Yun Shengsheng was sitting to the left of His Highness the Crown Prince. She was sitting cross-legged in the chair, looking at him curiously.

When the two looked at each other, they blinked, as if to say hello.

Chu Xiao's smile became even more sincere.

Sitting opposite Yun Shengsheng were Fan Sibo and Sun Changzai.

The two men each had a stack of files spread out in front of them, clearly indicating that they had just been discussing serious matters.

Chu Xiao quickly finished scanning and respectfully bowed to Yan Shijin: "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Yan Shijin nodded: "No need for formalities, please have a seat."

Chu Xiao stood up and sat down to Yun Shengsheng's left without hesitation. He even moved his chair half an inch closer to her, his movements as natural as if that seat was originally his.

After sitting down, he turned his head and winked at Yun Shengsheng, handing her a small, gold-carved, gem-encrusted ball.

"Here, you can play with it!"

Just as Yun Shengsheng was about to refuse, she added, "If you don't want to play anymore, give it back to me!"

Yun Shengsheng thought about it for a moment and then accepted it.

Meetings are indeed quite boring!

Yan Shijin's expression darkened further as he watched Chu Xiao's actions.

He broke the tension between them by speaking directly: "Young Master Chu said he has something important to discuss with me. What is it?"

Chu Xiao stopped laughing and straightened his posture.

He knew that His Highness the Crown Prince's time was precious and that pleasantries and formalities wouldn't work in front of him, so he got straight to the point and got to the point.

"Yes, Your Highness."

"My connections have recently uncovered some clues about Liang Boyan, so I'm here to let you know."

Upon hearing this, Fan Sibo immediately perked up and quickly asked, "What kind of lead is it? Has the whereabouts of the stolen money been found? Or are there accomplices who have escaped?"

Chu Xiao had already investigated and knew that this person was Yun Shengsheng's brother-in-law, as well as the prefect of Hucheng Prefecture, a fifth-rank official, and a man of integrity.

Therefore, he became more polite to Fan Sibo.

He shook his head and truthfully told Fan Sibo, "Replying to your question, sir, I am also unsure what this news is about."

"My family has businesses in various prefectures and cities in Jiangnan. This time, I asked the managers and employees in each place to help keep an eye on all kinds of matters, big and small, related to Liang Boyan."

"As a result, the manager from Su Yang's residence sent back a clue. But I felt that this news was very important, so I came over to report it as soon as possible."

He took out a neatly folded piece of paper from his sleeve, unfolded it, and wrote several addresses on it, the handwriting neat and dense.

"When Liang Boyan was in office a few years ago, he privately bought some houses under the name of a distant relative, so these properties cannot be found in the official archives."

"These houses are all clustered in one location, very close to each other, within a short walk of half a cup of tea."

"When the government sent people to search and confiscate Liang Boyan's property later, they did not seem to find these houses, and they were not even registered in the register."

"So I think there must be something wrong with these houses."

Yan Shijin's eyes flickered slightly: "Which house?"

Chu Xiao stood up and respectfully placed the papers on the table in front of Yan Shijin.

Then he continued, "They are all located in Green Willow Lane in the southern part of Su Yang Prefecture. There are four courtyards in total, which on the surface belong to four different owners, but in reality, they were all bought by Liang Boyan a few years ago."

Yun Shengsheng paused, then asked the little dumpling: "[Chief! The courtyard you mentioned earlier, the one with Su Jinse, is it the one in the southern part of Su Yang's residence, in Green Willow Lane? The place where the silver was hidden?]"

The little dumpling nodded: "Yes, that's the place I was talking about."

"Su Jinse lived there for quite a while before; it was a private residence that Liang Boyan specially prepared for her."

Yun Shengsheng smacked her lips and silently gave Chu Xiao a thumbs up in her heart.

"That's quite a coincidence. I was originally planning to find a suitable excuse to reveal the address of Green Willow Lane to Yan Shijin, but now that Chu Xiao has provided the clue, I don't need to take any further action."

Upon hearing Yun Shengsheng's innermost thoughts, Yan Shijin made a decision.

It seems that this trip to Su Yang Prefecture is inevitable.

He said to Yun Shengsheng, "Shengsheng, would you like to visit Su Yang Mansion? I've heard the scenery there is beautiful, with lakes and mountains, and lots of delicious food."

Yun Shengsheng's eyes immediately lit up.

"Okay, okay, I want to go! When are we leaving?"

Seeing her eagerness, Yan Shijin couldn't help but smile: "We'll set off first thing tomorrow morning. Don't bring too much; it's only a few days' journey, so travel light."

Yun Shengsheng nodded: "Okay, I'll do as you say!"

Seeing this, Chu Xiao immediately seized the opportunity to speak up: "Your Highness, Sister Shengsheng, let me go with you."

"Our Chu family has extensive connections in Suyang Prefecture. Our managers and employees are all locals, and we have relationships with all sorts of people. When it comes to investigating matters, we are more flexible than the officials."

"With me leading the way, we might even find something else!"

Yan Shijin really, really, really didn't want to bring him along.

Because Chu Xiao was clinging to Sheng Sheng so much, it made him very uncomfortable.

But then he thought again, this is Jiangnan, not the capital. It is indeed not as convenient for him to do things in Jiangnan as it is for the local Chu family.

Yan Shijin nodded finally, "Alright, then I'll trouble you!"

He figured that if he didn't bring Chu Xiao, this guy would probably come along on his own!

Chu Xiao was indeed thinking that if the Crown Prince didn't take him, he would run there himself, since he had legs to run on.

However, now that His Highness the Crown Prince has agreed, things have become much easier for him.

He gracefully bowed and took his leave: "Your Highness, I shall take my leave now and go back to prepare my luggage."

"I've already sent word to the Su Yang residence to make arrangements for the house and manpower. I'll come to meet His Highness and Sister Sheng Sheng early tomorrow morning..."