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The teahouse looked like any ordinary teahouse found throughout the Imperial Capital, but Wei Manying had already laid an ambush here.

Several powerful members of the Former Dynasty Remnants were hidden in the rooms near the private room. They were all Wei Manying's trusted subordinates. At her command, they would secure the place and deal Xiao Ming a fatal blow.

At that moment, Xiao Ming was still lost in Wei Manying's stunning beauty and gentle smile, unable to pull himself free.

His eyes were filled with infatuation and longing, and he had not noticed the deadly danger lurking here at all.

Seeing Xiao Ming's lovestruck expression as he played dumb, Wei Manying sneered inwardly. This fellow's act is far too convincing. He looks just like those privileged young heirs who used to see me in the Imperial Capital. I really can't spot a single clue.

However, Wei Manying betrayed nothing unusual and continued to spar with Xiao Ming.

She smiled faintly, a hint of meaning and cunning in her smile, and said softly, "For instance, rumors about the Former Dynasty Remnants."

People who played at schemes and conspiracies never spoke directly. They always probed from the side like this.

At the words "Former Dynasty Remnants," Xiao Ming's expression immediately changed, and he set down his teacup.

Wei Manying thought she had struck a nerve, but Xiao Ming sighed and said, "Don't get me started. The minister ordered me to investigate the Former Dynasty Remnants. I spent months away and found nothing. I've let him down after all he's done to nurture me. But since you mentioned the Former Dynasty Remnants, have you heard anything?"

Xiao Ming had always been a lucky Child of Fortune who could solve any case with ease. This time, his inability to find the Former Dynasty