Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 302: The Princess is Truly Ingenious

Chapter 302: Chapter 302: The Princess is Truly Ingenious

Upon hearing her words, Li Mingjue didn’t deny it and nodded slightly, "Of course there are."

"Hmm?" Qi Yu’s interest was immediately piqued, and she reached out to poke Li Mingjue, "Where exactly have you placed your informants?"

She was genuinely curious about how far Li Mingjue’s scheming had reached.

Even in Jingyang Palace, a place tightly controlled by the Empress where not even a strange bird could fly in, he had his informants.

Li Mingjue captured her meddling hand in his palm and said in a mild tone, "Everywhere in the capital city, there are informants of this prince."

Although Qi Yu had always known that the prince was extremely capable, hearing this still made her pause for a while.

Everywhere?

Did that not mean that even her every move couldn’t escape from those informants?

Li Mingjue, a bit annoyed, flicked her smooth forehead with his finger, "This prince is not that idle."

What did she take him for, a voyeur?

Qi Yu gasped in pain and swatted his hand away, "You yourself said there were informants everywhere, so isn’t my guess quite reasonable?"

Li Mingjue glanced at her and chose not to continue arguing about this topic.

He cleared his throat and said succinctly, "In short, wherever it’s necessary to place informants, there are informants."

It was not uncommon in the capital city for many dignitaries to place their informants here and there.

Moreover, even his own father, the emperor, had trained a large group of Hidden Guards who could help him gather information.

It was a tactic and also a deterrent.

Qi Yu silently shook her head, the capital was indeed a den of dragons and tigers; everyone looked glamorous but in reality, life was not easy.

However, she was not concerned with these trivial details and asked, "How do those informants send you their messages?"

Speaking of which, the master of Jingyang Palace made it extremely difficult to convey any information from under her watchful eyes.

Li Mingjue answered, "Hidden Guard."

In addition to his openly placed informants in various parts of the palace, there were also some who never appeared in public but could play a crucial role, like Hidden Guards.

They hid in the shadows, like ghosts, moving through areas that were either secret or dangerous.

Of course, aside from the Hidden Guards, there were also some less noticeable methods, such as using inconspicuous types like the vegetable delivery people who passed by the back door of the Prince Residence every day.

After listening, Qi Yu nodded thoughtfully and did not dwell on this point; she just needed to understand this mechanism.

However, today in Jingyang Palace, she had discovered another more interesting matter.

Her eyes twinkling slightly, she raised her eyebrows and said, "I think I already know who the prince has placed as an informant in Jingyang Palace."

Upon hearing this, Li Mingjue’s lips curved up slightly.

His princess always managed to surprise him in unexpected ways.

Speaking of which, the informant he had placed in Jingyang Palace was someone very difficult to detect; even the naturally suspicious Empress had never doubted that person, let alone others.

But unexpectedly, Qi Yu had visited Jingyang Palace today, and although her stay was not long, she had noticed some clues.

"Who does the princess think it is?" Li Mingjue asked curiously.

Qi Yu smiled faintly, leaned close to his ear, and whispered a name.

Li Mingjue raised his eyebrows in surprise, his tone somewhat admiring, "The princess is indeed incredibly astute."

Qi Yu just smiled silently and flopped down into her own bed, and went to sleep.

The next morning, Qi Yu went to the back courtyard to check on Liu Wensheng’s condition.

After feeling his pulse, she found that although the toxin had been sealed by Mo Qingshan, it was only a temporary solution, not a cure. Eventually, his body would inevitably give out.

She did not hide the truth from them and thoroughly explained Liu Wensheng’s condition.

Liu Wensheng seemed relatively calm, knowing better than anyone how long his weakened body could last.

However, Feng Yue’s expression visibly turned grave, and he asked anxiously, "Princess, is there any way to treat him?"

Qi Yu repeated her previous statement, "Unless we find the antidote, even a deity couldn’t cure his illness."

A glint of pain flashed in Feng Yue’s eyes as he clenched his teeth and declared firmly, "I need to enter the Imperial Palace to find the antidote."

Qi Yu looked at him and remained silent.

Liu Wensheng quickly stopped Feng Yue’s movements and slowly shook his head, "Don’t act rashly."

Feng Yue was extremely anxious, but powerless, and could only sit there feeling utterly frustrated.

Qi Yu poured a cup of tea and said lightly, "Even if you enter the palace, how do you plan to find the antidote?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Yue was stunned.

Liu Wensheng sighed, "The Empress wouldn’t keep the antidote in Jingyang Palace."

Qi Yu’s interest piqued, she asked carelessly, "Do you know where she would keep it then?"

"I don’t know," Liu Wensheng shook his head, "but based on the Empress’s cautious nature, she wouldn’t keep the antidote in her own Jingyang Palace. If it were ever accidentally discovered, she couldn’t clear her name even if she jumped into the Yellow River."

Qi Yu agreed with his speculation and continued, "Although it is not in Jingyang Palace, it is still within the palace grounds."

Liu Wensheng looked at her, "Why do you think so, Princess?"

Qi Yu blinked and sipped her tea before saying leisurely, "That’s simple. Being as cautious as she is, the Empress would surely entrust the antidote to someone she trusts, and this person would definitely not be far from her, otherwise she couldn’t control it."

Liu Wensheng hadn’t considered this point, but now, hearing her analysis, he also found it very plausible.

Liu Yiyao’s desire for control was strong, so she would definitely not allow the situation to exceed her grasp.

Therefore, the antidote was still within the palace.

Feng Yue, confused, asked, "If it’s not in the Empress’s hands, then whose hands is it in?"

Qi Yu hinted, "There aren’t many places in the Imperial Palace where medicine can be hidden, and the only place that can legitimately store various kinds of medicine is one."

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Wensheng and Feng Yue realized, both speaking simultaneously, "The Imperial Hospital!"

Qi Yu smiled and nodded slightly, "Exactly, the Imperial Hospital."

As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is also the safest place.

The Imperial Hospital was the perfect place to hide medicine, as finding any kind of medicine there would not arouse suspicion.

Presumably, the Empress also seized this point, daring to hide the antidote there, and moreover, the Imperial Hospital had no apparent direct connection to her on the surface. Even if it were indeed discovered, no one would associate it with her.

Qi Yu also remembered that recently Mo Qingshan had sent back news saying the Empress had secretly changed many people at the Imperial Hospital.

It was hard to say whether to call her meticulous or recklessly bold.

Liu Wensheng frowned again, "Even if we knew the antidote was hidden in the Imperial Hospital, that doesn’t necessarily mean we could find it."

Upon hearing this, Feng Yue became anxious again.

Yet, Qi Yu smiled and with a playful tone, told them, "I think, I already know whose hands the antidote is in."