Chapter 10: Reasons for a Report
News from the secluded garden behind Xingqing Hall had not yet spread when the Crown Prince's informants were the first to know. Eunuch Xu, who learned of this, was a prudent man and also one of the few who knew that the Crown Prince somewhat valued this Commandery Princess.
Eunuch Xu personally unlocked the side gate and headed straight to the nearby Qishun Building. A small and inconspicuous little eunuch sweeping the courtyard outside quickly approached without waiting for Eunuch Xu to come close and without alerting anyone else.
In moments, this little eunuch swiftly exited the Harem through the back and went directly to the side entrance of the Crown Prince's Mansion.
Qi Ling frowned. Had he offended the Fourth Prince? Without hesitation, Qi Ling turned around and headed straight for the West Lake Study Room, where he quickly explained the situation.
"The Commandery Princess is impulsive, and I fear she may not gain any benefits from this," Qi Ling said hesitantly, not daring to guess the Crown Prince's thoughts.
Zheng Congyuan set down the book in his hands, momentarily dazed, then recalled the last time he had seen her a few days ago. He felt it was necessary to calm down and collect himself properly.
"Let's go—" Zheng Congyuan stood up, but now an accident occurred.
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"Fourth Prince, Fourth Prince, are you alright—"