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On a moonless night with a strong wind, there was unexpected movement next door. Wasn't it supposed to be a bookworm, oblivious to the world outside? The sneaky footsteps and the careful sound of a door closing indicated that someone was lingering outside her room, listening intently. This seemed like a habitual offender.
Then, the footsteps headed eastward. At the Women's Academy at night, there were patrols, and Wen Zhaojun managed to avoid them with every step she took, almost like a seasoned criminal.
As she reached a shadowy area, she crouched behind a strange rock, waiting for a moment. Soon, several more shadowy figures approached from another path. They circled behind a Cave Rock and then vanished from sight. Only then did Wen Zhaojun reveal herself and follow suit, also losing track of them.
Behind the mountain was a dog hole, but on the other side was the Boys' Academy. Sang Qingxiao noted that among the first few who passed by were three girls from their class with the surname Family.
She could smell them; they had even applied makeup, which was of poor quality and somewhat irritating. After climbing over the wall, she saw that the female students had joined a group of male students. Under their guidance, Sang Qingxiao learned of a route leading from the Imperial Academy to the outside.
Li Cu observed the Boys' Academy from an overhead angle. Xiaoxiao noted that this was a route intentionally let out by the guards; they would avoid this area when passing through.
Seeing these students looking around cautiously, it seemed they were unaware of what was happening. Was someone deliberately luring them out? Those who could command these guards within the academy must hold significant positions.
Xiaoxiao knew that Wen Zhaojun had entered with a purpose, but who exactly was she targeting? Yesterday, she had shown no regard for Cui Zhangyuan; could it be he who orchestrated this?
Old Vine had only uncovered a broad outline of the situation; many details remained unclear. The Cui Family was indeed involved to some extent, but how deeply remained uncertain—only time would tell.
Originally, they intended to involve some children from high official families as witnesses. Wen Zhaojun's actions suggested she had sensed something amiss and wanted to investigate further.
That was fine; she was already in the thick of things. If I guided her further, it would make advancing matters much easier.
Li Cu asked if she originally intended for Lian Baoying to be the witness. Lian Baoying was upright and a good choice; however, compared to Wen Zhaojun, she lacked subtlety and tended to be impulsive. In dangerous situations, Wen Zhaojun's delicate frame would struggle to escape. Perhaps it would be best if they worked together.
The group hurried along the night road and soon arrived in front of a residence with a sign casually reading Chen Residence. After a rhythmic knock, the gate opened just enough for them to slip inside skillfully.
From the outside, Chen Residence appeared as several houses along the street with different signs and varying styles of doors—some grander than others—but all shared an air of understated elegance. However, from above, one could see the secret: their interiors were interconnected.
On the outskirts, ordinary houses were built as a cover. In the center, it was quite spacious, surrounded by a scenic view, but only at the very heart were a few exquisite residences constructed. Inside, the sounds of lively chatter filled the air, yet they were far enough from the surrounding area that there was no worry about the noise spreading.
"What is this place?" Li Cu asked.
"This is a place for trading information," Old Vine replied.
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