When Luo Sheng returned to Xianyun Courtyard, Hong Dou was animatedly recounting the day’s events to Kou’er.

Kou’er twisted her handkerchief, her expression changing constantly with Hong Dou’s narration. Finally, she let out a long sigh. “Every time Miss takes you out, there’s trouble. I’ve been saying it won’t do not to bring me along.”

Hong Dou unceremoniously rolled her eyes. “Bring you along for what? To nag Miss until she’s dizzy? If Miss got dizzy, she wouldn’t have been able to clear her own name.”

“Hong Dou, you’re saying I talk too much again!” Kou’er acted as if her tail had been stepped on, her delicate oval face flushing red with anger.

When had she ever talked too much? It was just that there were so many things that needed attention—she had to give more reminders.

Seeing Kou’er about to launch into another endless tirade, Hong Dou waved the box in her hand. “Look what this is.”

Kou’er opened it and couldn’t help being surprised. “Isn’t this the dagger Miss gave to Prince Kaiyang?”

“That’s right.” Hong Dou said proudly. “The dagger is back in our Miss’s hands. Isn’t Miss amazing?”

Kou’er nodded like a pecking chicken. “Amitabha, I’m relieved that Miss is so good at economizing.”

“I told you long ago to stop nagging. Does Miss need you worrying blindly?”

The two maids were still talking when Luo Sheng walked in.

“Miss.” The two paid their respects in unison.

Luo Sheng walked straight in and sat down. Kou’er immediately offered her honey water.

Luo Sheng took a few sips to moisten her throat, then caught sight of the dagger on the table and couldn’t help pursing her lips.

She hadn’t expected Prince Kaiyang to be an honest man. What a pity he was surnamed Wei—no matter how honest, he couldn’t be a good person.

Silently passing this judgment on the crimson-robed man, Luo Sheng beckoned Kou’er to come forward.

“What are Miss’s instructions?” Not having managed to accompany Miss out, Kou’er had been jealous of her companion, so hearing this, she immediately perked up.

“Go investigate Lin Shu, the second young master of Academician Lin’s household.” Luo Sheng gave the instruction with a calm expression.

She remembered this nephew’s given name was Lin Shu. She thought that no matter how many changes occurred, names wouldn’t be changed casually.

Hong Dou quickly reminded her, “Miss, wrong, wrong, the name is wrong. That stern Young Master Lin is called Lin Teng.”

Although she had arrived later, she had also noticed Miss was interested in that Young Master Lin.

Of course, in her view, compared to the young gentlemen Miss had pursued before, Young Master Lin’s appearance was slightly more ordinary.

But if Miss liked him, that was good enough.

Kou’er was confused for a moment.

Was it Lin Shu or Lin Teng? Without definite information, it wouldn’t be convenient for her to investigate.

“It’s Lin Shu. His mother is Princess Wuyang. I had you investigate before.” Luo Sheng said.

“Understood. What aspect of Second Young Master Lin does Miss want to know about?”

“First find out which days he doesn’t go to the academy and stays home to rest.”

Once she confirmed her nephew was at home, she would go directly to visit.

Kou’er soon found out Lin Shu’s rest schedule. Before that day arrived, Luo Sheng first received a letter from Wei Han requesting a meeting.

This time, the letter was slipped into Kou’er’s hand by a young man who passed by her while she was out shopping. It hadn’t gone through the Luo manor’s gatekeepers.

Hong Dou clicked her tongue. “Before, he sent it openly through the gatekeepers, but this time he’s being secretive. Miss, could Prince Kaiyang have a guilty conscience?”

“What he thinks doesn’t matter.” Luo Sheng said coolly as she unfolded the letter, noted the time and place for the meeting, and ordered Kou’er to put the letter away safely.

Kou’er took the letter, muttering, “Why is Miss keeping this letter? This servant tells you, this kind of letter needs to be destroyed without a trace to be safe.”

Luo Sheng smiled. “Keeping it is what’s safe. Don’t talk so much. Put it together with the previous calling card and store it carefully.”

Hearing Luo Sheng say this, Kou’er stopped talking and took the letter to the study.

Hong Dou sighed. “Who would have thought we’d have both Prince Kaiyang’s calling card and letter now.”

“Indeed, who would have thought.” Luo Sheng’s gaze passed through the open window and settled on a gardenia tree in the courtyard.

Snow-white gardenia flowers bloomed all over the tree, like layers of snow weighing down the branches, just like the forever cold heart in her chest.

Soon it was time for the meeting. This time, the meeting place was the back courtyard of an inconspicuous wine shop.

When Luo Sheng was led in, she saw the crimson-robed man sitting quietly by the stone table under a tree in the courtyard. Before him were a teapot, two teacups—the posture of someone waiting.

Hearing the commotion, Wei Han looked up, then rose to greet her. “Miss Luo has arrived.”

Luo Sheng walked over. Passing the guard, she paused and asked, “Are you Shi Yan’s brother?”

Shi Yi was startled and couldn’t help looking at Wei Han. Seeing he showed no reaction, he replied, “This humble one is Shi Yan’s younger brother, Shi Yi.”

Luo Sheng nodded and walked up to Wei Han.

“Please sit, Miss Luo.”

Luo Sheng sat across from him, watching as he lifted the pot to pour tea with elegant bearing.

“Miss Luo has excellent discernment.” Wei Han passed the teacup over.

Shi Yi and Shi Yan were twin brothers with nearly identical appearances. He hadn’t expected Miss Luo to recognize the difference at a glance.

Luo Sheng lifted the teacup and took a sip, saying indifferently, “Your Highness flatters me. I simply noticed at Prince Pingnan’s manor that your personal guard seemed somewhat different before and after going to fetch the dagger.”

Wei Han smiled and got straight to the point. “Can Miss Luo now tell me what item you used to move the divine physician?”

Luo Sheng shook her head. “I’m afraid I cannot.”

Wei Han frowned slightly.

Through their recent interactions, he didn’t believe Miss Luo was bored enough to toy with him.

To go back on her word about such a matter—that would depend on whether he agreed.

Having formed a thought, Wei Han’s expression remained calm on the surface, only waiting for the young lady sitting across from him to give a reasonable explanation.

Seeing Wei Han didn’t fly into a rage, Luo Sheng didn’t keep him in suspense and stated frankly, “The item I had the divine physician examine can only pique his interest once, not a second time.”

“I still want to know what it was.”

The silent exchange of conditions at Prince Pingnan’s manor—he didn’t think it was like this.

Wei Han again felt the sensation of being tricked, though he still had enough composure not to speak harshly to a young lady.

“It was a medicine, a medicine the divine physician was interested in. Now that the divine physician has obtained it, naturally he’s no longer interested.” Luo Sheng finished speaking unhurriedly, then her tone shifted. “However, I’m eighty percent confident I can get the divine physician to help Your Highness.”

Wei Han’s calm expression finally changed. “Eighty percent confident?”

“Yes.”

“Since Miss Luo has already given away the medicine, what do you plan to use to move the divine physician?”

Luo Sheng smiled. “This time there’s no need to visit the divine physician. I just need to wait for him to come to the Luo manor looking for me.”

Wei Han frowned.

Miss Luo’s words had confused him.

Not go request the divine physician, but wait for him to come voluntarily?

Thinking of the numerous rejections, Wei Han lifted his teacup and silently took a sip.

Could Miss Luo not have recovered from the murder case at Prince Pingnan’s manor, or had she gotten used to tricking him?

“What if the divine physician doesn’t come?”

“Your Highness can wait. Within a month, the divine physician will definitely come to the Luo manor looking for me.”

Calculating the time, within a month would be enough for Divine Physician Li to have someone go to Nanyang to investigate the imposter physician and send word back.

Based on her understanding of the divine physician, he would definitely come to her door to settle accounts.