Without a trace roughly understood the seriousness of the matter, he didn't ask anymore, and left with Zidian and Qingshuang, probably picking someone. After about half a pillar of incense, he turned back again. But he did not appear in Lin Ruo's study, but knocked on the door twice outside the door, and only entered the study with Lin Ruo's approval.

"It's all arranged?"

"Yes, Zidian and Qingshuang took people to Shangshu Mansion and Lu Mansion, and Yewang Mansion and the Post House were watched by Wuxian and Wuyin respectively, and if there was any movement, they would immediately return to the house to report. Everyone brought a hundred herbs with them just in case. But Princess, what do we do next? ”

Lin Ruo took a deep breath: "Wait." ”

No trace frowned: "Wait? ”

Lin Ruo said in a deep voice: "Yes." Wait for Ah Shu and Wu Ji to come back with news, or Zidian Qingshuang and they will make a decision when they are staring at the change. The government has strengthened its precautions, so you should pay more attention. ”

Without a trace felt that Lin Ruo's countermeasures were a little passive, but at this moment, it seemed that he could only wait. It would be the best if he could find Prince Rong without blame, but if Leng Shu returned to the Lin Mansion and went to the grain store again, what news could he bring back? Without a trace, I was very puzzled. Thinking of the eyeliner around the palace, the princess didn't know it. Although the prince ordered not to tell Lin Ruo for the time being, so as not to worry her, but this time the prince may be in danger, since he obeyed Princess Rong's plan, this matter also needs to be reported.

"Did you find it?"

"The princess means ......"

"For example, there are several waves of people, what is their identity, and what is the purpose of staring at the palace." Lin Ruo took a closer look, "To what extent has the investigation reached now?" ”

Without a trace was a little surprised by Lin Ruo's calm reaction, but he still told him first: "If you go back to the princess, you have only found that there are only six people at present, staring at the four directions of the palace in turn, some distance apart, so as not to spy on the situation in the palace. Judging from the other party's skills, he is definitely a veteran who has been stained with blood. But it was just a stare, and there was no movement. As for the identity has not yet been ascertained, neither the subordinates nor the shadow envoy dare to determine which force it is and what it wants. ”

It is difficult to spy on the distance of the situation in the palace, but he is always watching, if Bai Que is telling the truth, then the secret whistle staring at the palace is the killer of the nine stars, and the purpose is unknown; If Bai Que is talking about Kuang her, then the identity of this group of people needs to be further scrutinized.

"In your opinion, could it be the killer of the 'Nine Stars'?"

"Nine stars?"

Without a trace, I really want to be impressed by the princess in front of me, unlike those ladies who live in a simple house, who don't hear anything outside the window, and her own princess Rong still knows Jiuxing! Uh-after all, the cold guard next to the princess - Leng Eleven, the second killer in the world, used to be a "nine-star" person, so it is not surprising that Princess Rong knows about nine-star. It's just that why does Princess Rong want to guess on the "Nine Stars"? You must know that Jiuxing has been dormant for many years, and has always only taken over the business of the rivers and lakes, not involved in court battles, nor has he taken on any task of assassinating officials in the court. However, monitoring ...... It may not be outside the scope of their business.

"Why does the princess suspect that it is Nine Stars?"

"Their deputy cabinet master said it himself."

Without a trace was surprised again, this time, he was so shocked that he choked on his own saliva, suppressed his cough twice, and finally calmed down: "The deputy pavilion master of the Nine Stars? In Kyochu? The princess has seen it? ”

"Well, not only their deputy pavilion master, but the pavilion master should also be in the city."

Without a trace pondered for a moment and said: "My subordinates dare to ask the princess, who is the deputy pavilion master of the Nine Stars?" Where is the Pavilion Master now? Could it be that they are intending to harm the prince? ”

Lin Ruo shook his head: "If it was really them, I wouldn't have stopped the car today......"

After a pause, Lin Ruo was stunned, she intuitively felt that Bai Que was not the murderer, because Bai Que had her sister's jade pendant in her hand, because Bai Que was also a victim of the tragedy eleven years ago, because Bai Que was the only one who was still alive.

However, after confirming Bai Que's identity as the fourth prince, and knowing that Bai Que first wanted and used her to deal with the Tang Sect, was Bai Que really not suspicious?

If Murong Chong fell into Bai Que's hands......

There is a reason, but there is no other use than to vent anger.

White Que ...... It should be done as necessary.

But isn't it really Baique? Being questioned without a trace, Lin Ruo doubted his judgment.

"Is Steward Tao bed?"

Without a trace couldn't keep up with Princess Rong's jumping thinking, but he immediately replied: "This-subordinate will immediately invite someone." ”

Lin Ruo waved his hand and motioned for him to go quickly. After waiting for half a cup of tea in a distraught manner, Steward Tao staggered over, looking at his appearance, he estimated that he was ready to rest, but he was "invited" by no trace.

Steward Tao bowed his hand: "Princess, call the old slave over so late, but because the prince has not returned?" ”

Lin Ruo nodded: "Yes, Tao Fu told the old housekeeper?" ”

"Yes, in the past, because of military affairs, the prince occasionally returned late or did not return, or was busy and forgot to send someone back to the house to inform him, and there were also some. I wonder why the princess is so upset? ”

"There is no definite evidence for this matter, and the reason why the leakage is to ask the old housekeeper to come over is because there is another thing I want to ask the old housekeeper for." After that, Lin Ruo's gaze turned to nobody, "Without a trace, you are guarding outside the door." ”

Without a trace was puzzled, hesitated for a moment, and decided to follow the princess's order - Fang had already expressed his position, and it was not good to regret it.

Steward Tao was also puzzled: "I don't know what the princess wants to ask?" ”

Lin Ruo's face was solemn, and he said solemnly: "Old housekeeper, you are an old man who followed your father in the past, Ah Ruo wants to ask you about an old matter, and ask the old housekeeper to tell the truth!" ”

Steward Tao looked sideways slightly and looked at Lin Ruo: "It has something to do with the fact that the prince did not return today and the princess was uneasy?" ”

"Yes."

"It's okay for the princess to ask, as long as the old slave knows, she will tell the truth."

Lin Ruo took a deep breath and asked: "When my father was killed in the north, my mother gave birth early when she heard the news, and died after giving birth to the prince. ”

"Yes, I wonder what the princess wants to ask?"

"Back then, was there another fourth prince?"

Steward Tao's eyebrows were furrowed, and his eyes were fixed on Lin Ruo: "Princess, ...... you?"

"Steward Tao!" Lin Ruo's eyes were impressive, and his expression carried a rare irresistible majesty, "This matter is related to whether the prince has not returned today and whether he will encounter danger, if the old housekeeper knows anything, please tell me the truth!" Back then, was there a fourth prince who died young, so the emperor named the prince the fourth prince to make up for this shortcoming? ”

Steward Tao was silent for a long time, so long that Lin Ruo was almost unable to hold his breath, and then slowly spoke: "The old slave is not serving in the palace, but when the old prince went on the expedition, the old princess was admitted to the palace, and the old slave was trusted by the old princess, followed into the palace, and served ...... beside him."

Lin Ruo listened patiently.

Steward Tao was silent for a while before he continued: "Half a month before the old princess gave birth to the princess, the old slave heard rumors in the palace that a certain palace maid was pregnant with the emperor's dragon heir, but gave birth to a dead baby. ”