The Legend of Princess Qingping
Chapter 23. Guessing the Theft

Zhou Yicheng seemed to be thinking. He was silent for a moment, trying to guess who roughly the person who could be the strongest suspect in the case of the disappearance of the Feilong Plate. After a long silence finally a name managed to come out from the mouth of the first prince.

"What is that guy A Heng?"

"Can it be, but what's he stealing the Feilong Plate for?" ask Guan Zhong. His face showed a very clear doubt. "It seems we need to investigate the matter further, Your Majesty."

"Mr Guan, ask someone to check this matter out. I'm afraid this is related to Song Nian!"

Guan Zhong's countenance became even more serious. "How could His Majesty think like that? All this time Miss Song did not seem to have paid any attention to such an object. Even old Song Xiyi had never shown any interest in the Feilong Plate."

Zhou Yicheng said, "This has nothing to do with Song Xiyi. Miss Song might have seen my intention of approaching the Liu Family, so she had A Heng steal the Feilong Plate to negotiate with me! Don't you remember that A Heng told Song Nian about Liu Qingqing's departure back then?"

"I don't think Miss Song is that smart, Your Majesty. Although A Heng did that, but he acted on the orders of Lady Li Shu." Guan Zhong brought his face closer towards Zhou Yicheng. He reduced the volume of his voice as he said, "Your Majesty, I have other thoughts on the matter."

"What kind of thinking?" Zhou Yicheng paid close attention to Guan Zhong's words.

"The night that A Heng came here to report, he said that Song Nian visited Liu's Residence bringing Li Zemin and Jiang Yu. Isn't this too coincidental, Your Majesty?" guan Zhong.

"Do you think one of them stole the Feilong Plate?"

"I think there's something to do with them, Your Majesty. We must immediately investigate them, Your Majesty, given how Li Zemin worked before." Guan Zhong paused for a moment. Then he added, "It's better to catch one rather than release someone who could be a threat to our plan!"

Guan Zhong's thoughts, though, weren't entirely correct, but they made sense. Zhou Yicheng finally agreed with the middle-aged man. "If one of them did it, we'd really be cheated, Mr. Guan."

Guan Zhong just nodded. "We better take care of this matter quickly and quickly find out where the Feilong Plate is. If that thing falls into the Second Prince's hands, we'll have no more chances."

"I will have Fang Li investigate them," Zhou Yicheng's response continued by calling his personal subordinates. "Fang Li!"

The subordinate named Fang Li came at a rapid pace. He bowed a little to pay his respects. "Yes, Your Majesty, I'm here."

"Quickly investigate about Song's Residence especially Song Nian and Li Zemin. Report immediately after getting the information. You also investigated about Jiang Yu!"

Fang Li immediately nodded. "All right, Your Majesty. I will carry out my orders as well as possible."

"Fang Li, is there any movement from the Second Prince?" ask Guan Zhong.

"There was no striking movement from the Second Prince's Residence. However, this morning the Third Prince came to the Second Prince after he had visited here" Fang Li explained.

Zhou Yicheng's forehead wrinkled lightly. "Zhou Jun came here this morning? Why didn't anyone tell me about this?"

Fang Li replied with a hint of fear. "Your Majesty, you were already gone when the Third Prince came. I'd like to tell you about this when you get home, but seeing your face is unsightly so I'm canceling it."

"Here you go, Your Highness, let's ignore the matter of the Third Prince's arrival. The Feilong Plate needs more attention" Guan Zhong said.

"All right, Your Majesty. I understand," Fang Li said before leaving to carry out his duties.

The night was getting late and the moon was hanging high in the sky.

A young man with a handsome face was standing by the window. He has a mole on the tip of his eyebrow on the right. That person was Jiang Yu who was staring at the moon in the sky.

Before long a dove of the post approached towards Jiang Yu and landed in his hands. Jiang Yu removed the bamboo tube from the leg of the pigeon post, then opened the paper strip inside. A small smile appeared after reading the contents of the letter.

"Finally I was able to meet Second Miss Liu. I've been wanting to tell him about my accomplishments for a long time." Jiang Yu muttered softly. He closed the window and went to bed. Before that he walked up to the burning candle and burned the letter from Liu Qingqing to ashes.

A long and exhausting night finally went away. The morning came with a bright look, but the Liu Residence was still foggy by the loss of the Feilong Plate.

Liu Qingqing did not leave the room after waking up. Even his breakfast had to be delivered to the room by Bai Liu. The beautiful girl was busy writing a story in the book. He would hand over his work to someone.

Bai Liu had been silent for too long watching her tone focus on the paper and the brush finally asked, "Miss, what is the story you are writing? In ordinary times you won't be this serious."

"Liu'er, this is a very interesting story. I'll give it to someone this afternoon. So, how could I not be serious?" Liu Qingqing replied without stopping her work.

"At least Miss should take a break. Miss, you must not push yourself too much. Can't the story be told tomorrow or the day after tomorrow?" Bai Liu looked worried seeing Liu Qingqing continue playing with her fur brush.

However, Liu Qingqing still did not care about Bai Liu's anxiety. For him the sooner he finished his writing the better. This is an opportunity to attract the attention of the prey in order to get into the trap. Is not it before hunting the hunters need to prepare bait?

Liu Qingqing did not answer Bai Liu's question. He changed the subject in another direction. In the middle of her writing activities the girl asked, "Liu'er, how is the development of the search for the Feilong Plate? Has Li Shu found the culprit yet?"

"No, Miss. The Big Madam and First Miss are still introgating all the maids. They seemed confused to find the mastermind of the matter." Bai Liu replied calmly. There was astonishment on his face and decided to ask a question. "Miss, why don't you join the waiters?"

It was at this time that Liu Qingqjng stopped writing. His crescent-like eyebrows shot up slightly. "Liu'er, let them take responsibility. The plate was lost by them, so they should be able to find it no matter in any way."

"Miss, who roughly took the Feilong Plate? Why would that person take something like that?" bai Liu asked curiously.

"I think that person had such a big purpose that he dared to take the Feilong Plate. But I can't guess who did it. To me most importantly you do not need to be interrogated anymore and do not have to suffer the cruelty of Li Shu and Liu Yifei," Liu Qingqing replied.

Bai Liu smiled. "Miss, thank you for your protection."

"Liu'er, you've already I consider as a younger brother like Jiang Yu. So, there's no need to say that word next time."

"Miss, I can't do that. I always want to thank you considering you've always been kind to me" Bai Liu explained with a happy and serious face.

"Liu'er, you'll accompany me to Rongyi's Inn later this afternoon!" liu Qingqing's orders were met with Bai Liu's approval.