Shi Yan was the first to enter through the moon gate. Seeing Wei Han in the courtyard, he quickly ran over, “Master, you’re here already!”

The master had arrived so early…

The young guard didn’t dare say more and just looked at Wei Han with a dry laugh.

Wei Han’s attention, however, fell on what was behind Shi Yan.

A white goose half the height of a person strutted forward majestically.

Following behind the big white goose were a youth and a young man.

The youth still carried a childish air, with delicate, very handsome features.

The young man—

Wei Han raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Luo Sheng.

Earlier Miss Luo had said those caring for Big White were her two male concubines—were these the two?

Luo Sheng smiled openly and waved to the big white goose, “Big White, come here.”

Wei Han clearly noticed the big white goose pause before walking toward them.

From its slowed pace, one could actually detect some reluctance.

Did he look too stern?

The big white goose had already approached.

Mingzhu and Fuxue bowed to Luo Sheng together.

Luo Sheng nodded slightly, “You may withdraw.”

She showed no intention of introducing Wei Han.

As they withdrew, Fuxue quietly asked Mingzhu, “Brother Mingzhu, who is that guest sitting with the young lady?”

Mingzhu’s lips curved slightly, his tone carrying a touch of self-mockery, “What status the young lady’s guests have is not for us to ask.”

Fuxue lowered his head, very uneasy, “But the young lady kept Big White behind. Brother Mingzhu, didn’t the young lady open a tavern? Brother Sanhuo says the food is delicious. Do you think the young lady kept Big White to stew him and serve him to the guest…”

By the end, the youth was on the verge of tears.

Mingzhu raised his hand and patted Fuxue’s head, “Fuxue, you must remember one thing.”

“What thing?” Fuxue looked up.

Mingzhu’s tone was indifferent, “Big White belongs to the young lady.”

Their status wasn’t much higher than Big White’s—their life and death, their staying or leaving, were merely at the young lady’s whim.

In the courtyard, a small incident occurred.

When Luo Sheng was asking whether to take Big White’s blood and send it over when the time came or how to proceed, Big White, squatting beside her hand, suddenly leaped up, flapping his wings to bite Wei Han.

Wei Han, afraid of hurting Big White if he struck too hard, could only awkwardly dodge.

“Big White!” Luo Sheng warned, skillfully grabbing the big white goose’s neck.

Big White immediately became obedient.

Wei Han watched with alarm, “Miss Luo should let Big White go.”

What if she accidentally strangled him to death—what would he do?

Luo Sheng released her grip and stood up, “Your Highness, why don’t we sit in my room instead?”

Shi Yan’s mouth dropped open in shock.

He had thought Miss Luo invited his master just to see Big White.

Why were they going inside the room?

Hehehe, how improper.

Master, agree to it!

Wei Han paid no attention to his young guard’s meaningful looks and nodded slightly, “Alright.”

Inviting him to see Big White was secondary—Miss Luo probably wanted to ask about the green snake matter?

Wei Han followed Luo Sheng toward the moon gate, noticing the big white goose following and looking down.

The big white goose stared at him with its neck stretched out for a moment, then bit his leg.

Luo Sheng looked back.

Seeing it had been discovered by its owner (devil), Big White released its beak and ran away honking.

Wei Han brushed at the spot where the big white goose had bitten.

He was wearing a moon-white robe today, and the mark Big White left was rather obvious.

It wouldn’t brush off.

Luo Sheng’s mouth twitched, “Why didn’t Your Highness dodge?”

Wei Han smiled calmly, “Big White probably holds a grudge against me. It’s good to let him vent.”

In reality, in that instant of locking eyes with the white goose, he was just a bit curious about what this goose wanted to do.

Turns out it wanted to bite him…

Such an embarrassing thing—he would never let Miss Luo know the truth.

The two entered the room together.

After Kou’er brought tea, Luo Sheng sent everyone out, leaving the two alone.

At this moment, Luo Sheng was even more grateful for the convenience Miss Luo had left her.

After all, for a girl who kept male concubines, speaking alone with a man was completely unremarkable.

“Your Highness’s clothing color today is more refined than yesterday’s.” Luo Sheng sipped her tea and said with a smile.

Wei Han looked down, then met Luo Sheng’s eyes, “Is it because yesterday’s clothing color resembled a snake?”

Though Miss Luo didn’t mind, it wouldn’t be appropriate for him to stay long, so he might as well bring it up directly.

Luo Sheng was surprised by his frankness, but having her directly admit to being the criminal who assassinated Prince Pingnan was impossible.

Some things could be done, but even if mutually understood, couldn’t be acknowledged.

“Speaking of which, it’s quite funny—yesterday Young Master Lin brought people to investigate the case and pulled a green snake out of a tree hollow.”

“Such a thing happened?” Wei Han’s lips couldn’t help but curve upward.

“Indeed. It disgusted him terribly. He ran to my tavern to borrow water and washed his hands many times.”

“That truly was unlucky.” Wei Han wore a faint smile on his lips.

Luo Sheng gazed at him steadily, her tone meaningful, “They say Young Master Lin is a prodigy at solving cases. Does Your Highness think he can find the criminal who assassinated Prince Pingnan?”

Wei Han was silent for a moment.

The room had a large window, and sunlight poured in through it, making the interior bright.

Wei Han gazed at the young woman before him, able to see the fine fragments of light in her eyes.

He said, “I think he cannot find them.”

The young woman opposite smiled, the light in her eyes growing brighter, exactly as he had imagined.

Luo Sheng indeed let down half her guard.

For Prince Kaiyang to say this meant at least he could guarantee he wouldn’t interfere.

Without Prince Kaiyang, who had divined the truth, helping, she wasn’t at all worried that Lin Teng could trace it back to her.

The other half of her guard that remained unrelaxed was also related to Prince Kaiyang.

She wasn’t certain when he had started paying attention, whether it was mostly guesswork, or whether he had witnessed her shoot that arrow.

However, to ask these things clearly, she would probably have to explain more, such as her motive for assassinating Prince Pingnan.

Since that was the case, better to remain conveniently confused.

As long as Prince Kaiyang didn’t obstruct her affairs, the two could maintain a friendly relationship as tavern customer and proprietor.

Wei Han asked with a smile, “Does Miss Luo have anything else to ask?”

Luo Sheng smiled, “Not at the moment.”

Wei Han set down his teacup and said softly, “Then I have a question I’d like to ask.”

Luo Sheng frowned at him for a moment, then slowly said, “Your Highness, please speak.”

Wei Han began, “Why did Miss Luo appear at the ruins of Prince Zhennan’s Manor?”

Luo Sheng’s face showed no expression, “Has Your Highness mistaken someone?”

Wei Han smiled without arguing, instead continuing, “At Youjian Tavern, those who can eat complimentary dishes and enjoy half price include Second Young Master Lin and Miss Xu from Marquis Changchun’s Manor, and they have something in common—”

Wei Han paused, looking at Luo Sheng, “Their maternal grandfather’s family is both Prince Zhennan’s Manor.”

Luo Sheng calmly met his gaze.

“What I want to ask is, what exactly is Miss Luo’s relationship with Prince Zhennan’s Manor?”

“Just because Second Young Master Lin and Miss Xu’s maternal grandfather’s family is Prince Zhennan’s Manor, Your Highness asks me such a strange question?”

Wei Han smiled, “If I hadn’t encountered Miss Luo by chance at the ruins of Prince Zhennan’s Manor, naturally I wouldn’t speculate this way based on Second Young Master Lin and the others alone.”

“I’ve said, Your Highness has mistaken someone.”

Wei Han suddenly raised his hand, reaching toward Luo Sheng.