CHAPTER 333: CHAPTER 280: THE ANCESTRAL TEMPLE PART 2

Pei Zhan finished reading and said, "Ancestral Temple?"

"Could it be that the fan is hidden in the Ancestral Temple?" Fu Zhen blurted out, "If it’s hidden there, that would indeed be unexpected."

Pei Zhan pondered for a moment and placed the note on the table, "Whether it is or not, there’s definitely something fishy. We’ll go investigate tonight."

Fu Zhen glanced at him, "Easier said than done. Do you think the Prince Manor is like the Zhe Family, where you can come and go as you please?"

Although the defenses of Prince Rong’s Mansion aren’t as formidable as those of the five General Mansions, it is, after all, a princely mansion. Their soldiers aren’t elite, but they are numerous. For people like them to break in, it’s not that easy.

"We have someone by Zhe Yu’s side. What are you afraid of?"

At this point, Pei Zhan calmly picked up a spring roll and started eating.

Fu Zhen was stunned, "Didn’t he only bring Lao Wu into the Prince Manor? How could there be someone of ours?"

Pei Zhan said, "Lao Wu is the one who followed him into the manor, but that doesn’t mean those left at the Zhe Family can’t go in. Zhe Yu has been away from home for so long, there are bound to be things at home that need his decision. As long as those who go to meet him stay in the manor for a night, they naturally become our insiders."

Fu Zhen suddenly realized. Then said, "You might have already found someone?"

Pei Zhan ate while looking at her, "What do you think I was doing outside every time you went to see that fool Zhe?"

Fu Zhen was at a loss for words...

Every time they went to the Zhe Family, Pei Zhan would willingly stay outside and never go in. It turns out he was outside intimidating and winning over the Zhe Family’s servants! No wonder they became more and more obedient each time, and now even Lao Wu is working for them!

"I’m heading to the barracks first, you keep an eye on the mansion. If there’s any news, send someone to tell me; I’ll be back in the afternoon."

Pei Zhan finished the spring roll, washed his hands, and got up. Fu Zhen followed him, "Should I go to the Zhe Family and ask them to cooperate?"

"No need, just wait for Zhe Yu to send you a message. Guo Song will take care of things on the Zhe Family side."

After he spoke, he grabbed a sword with one hand and tousled her hair with the other, "I’m off."

Fu Zhen watched in a daze as his figure disappeared into the distance, then quickly went inside to change clothes.

The guards dispatched to the Ancestral Temple returned at dawn.

Princess Rong had been waiting for their return.

They searched all the places Prince Rong might be alone, but found no place where a fan could be hidden.

"Was there anything unusual?"

"No." The two guards shook their heads simultaneously, "Whether it’s the floors, walls, or furniture, everything is in its usual place. There are no extra items in the room."

Princess Rong listened, puzzled.

The Ancestral Temple is not a place women can enter freely, so she couldn’t just go and check openly.

She didn’t have a clear picture of what it usually looked like.

After some thought, she called back the people watching Prince Rong, "Is there any movement from the Prince’s side?"

"The Prince didn’t have any further contact with the Princely Heir’s wife. After he separated from the Princess yesterday, he returned to his yard."

"And he didn’t come out again?"

The guard thought for a moment and then said, "In the evening, he summoned the Princely Heir for dinner. Later, the Prince and the Princely Heir went to the study, but they didn’t stay long before the Princely Heir left."

Princess Rong frowned deeply.

Everything seemed perfectly normal, which was a bad sign. Where should she start looking for a clue?

"Keep watching."

Reluctantly sending them away, she paced back and forth a few more times before lying down fully clothed again.

The day remained peaceful, with the only news from Mrs. Zhang that Zhang Shicheng had returned to his duties. In the afternoon, Zhang Shicheng even came to the mansion to pay respects to Prince Rong, and notably, Prince Rong actually saw him!

This delighted Mrs. Zhang immensely!

The more Princess Rong thought about it, the more restless she became. As the sky gradually darkened, she gritted her teeth, hardened her heart, and summoned the people who went to the Ancestral Temple last night:

"Wait outside the door after nightfall for my call."

The two complied without a hitch.

After nightfall, Princess Rong dined and washed as usual, and when it was her usual bedtime, she went to bed as usual.

Around the time of the first watch, the order to extinguish the lights came from Prince Rong’s side, and she immediately got up, dressed, and walked out.

The two guards who had been waiting there immediately approached.

Princess Rong said nothing, just led them in the direction of the Ancestral Temple.

On her own territory and as the mistress of the household, she naturally encountered no obstacles along the way.

Once they reached the outside of the Ancestral Temple, Princess Rong stopped and signaled, "Go in and open the door."

One of the two climbed over the wall and silently opened the door a crack.