Read Novel Full Chapter 2556: Double-Sided Screen (2)
Chapter 2556: Chapter 2556: Double-Sided Screen (2)
"I don’t know." Gu Qingheng shook his head. "I don’t often interact with King Han. Although he seems approachable, there’s something enigmatic about him; his smile feels fake. Moreover, the spies never uncover anything useful. It’s evident that his attitude toward the princess isn’t as good as it seems to outsiders, but that doesn’t prove anything. After all, more than one person within the Imperial Family wears a façade of splendor while concealing inner filth."
"True, he’s just another scumbag, but..." Yang Ruxin slightly raised an eyebrow, "The more someone appears innocent, the more suspicious they are."
"Have you thought of what to do?"
"Not yet, but even if we find nothing, we should keep investigating. If there’s something wrong, there will eventually be a slip-up." Yang Ruxin paused, "But the best way is to have someone infiltrate King Han’s residence or get close to him, though that’s quite challenging." Unfortunately, although her intelligence network was improving, it was still lacking.
"I was thinking the same. Anyway, there’s no rush. Leave it to me." Gu Qingheng nodded. "At Master’s base, they’ve trained quite a few people; we can send a few unfamiliar faces over."
"He’s not an ordinary person; you need a good pretext, or you’ll easily be exposed."
"Don’t worry, don’t you trust your man with this?"
"Of course I do." Yang Ruxin smiled, suddenly remembering something, "Oh right, I was so focused on accompanying you to the capital that I forgot about the children’s ’Hundred Days’ celebration. If we depart now, we’ll have to celebrate it on the road." It’s a big day for the children, and any family with some means would take it seriously.
"Mother already talked to me about it. We’ll celebrate the Hundred Days for the little ones first, and I can ride swiftly to the capital afterward, while you all can travel at a slower pace."
Yang Ruxin thought that was the only way. Moreover, the screens from Dong Wufu were almost finished; otherwise, they’d have to send someone else to the capital.
The Yang Family had hosted numerous banquets and buffet-style feasts before, so organizing a Hundred Days banquet was second nature. However, due to the cold weather and the large number of guests, Yang Ruxin didn’t want to hold it at home and handed the task to Quanshun Building instead.
After all, the journey from the village to the town wasn’t far. The young could walk, while the older folks could take a carriage or ox cart.
Han Baichuan was naturally pleased and began preparing as soon as he received the news, promising to make the banquet exquisite, comprehensive in costs, but Yang Ruxin declined.
Knowing Yang Ruxin didn’t lack funds, Han Baichuan didn’t insist, but he planned to prepare gifts for the three young ones, which Xinxin wouldn’t be able to refuse then.
Dong Wufu arrived the day before the Hundred Days banquet for the three little ones. Accompanying her were her parents, Yao Chunqin, and her sister-in-law, Yao Dongshi.
Yang Ruxin personally welcomed them.
"Xinxin," Dong Wufu still appeared reserved, "this is a screen." She handed over the package she’d been holding, then stood nervously.
The ones who came along appeared equally uneasy.
Yang Ruxin had the screen unfolded. On the pale pink brocade, the embroidered design was truly lifelike. One side depicted Magu presenting birthday wishes, and the other side showcased blooming Fugui flowers, with completely different styles on each side.