Chapter 307 Play hard to get
Xiaomei sighed softly and said with admiration: "He is really able to see the big picture from the small details and unravel the mystery. I am afraid that only Di Gong can detect such secrets from these small things!"

Di Renjie smiled calmly and continued, "The female assassin last night must be your sister, right? She sneaked into the Di residence just to contact you!"

Xiaomei nodded calmly upon hearing this, and even added: "Yes, but she is not only trying to contact me, she is also trying to contact Kui Wenzhong!"

Upon hearing this, Di Renjie frowned slightly, and a trace of deep thought flashed across his eyes: "Oh? Kui Wenzhong..."

Seeing Di Renjie's expression, Xiaomei couldn't help but laugh and said, "Why, sir, you know the identities of us sisters, but you don't know the identity of Kui Wenzhong?"

"After Xiaofeng contacted me last night, she went to see Kui Wenzhong, but was caught by Ruyan. In order to cover for me, she pretended to run to the main hall to eavesdrop, and then I cooperated with her and let her escape..."

Di Renjie nodded slightly, as if to be expected, and said with a smile: "I see. It's not that I don't know Kui Wenzhong's identity, but I didn't expect you to mention his name on your own initiative."

"Last night, you deliberately got injured in order to let Xiaofeng go, and Ruyan treated your wounds and saw the jade pendant with the words 'Keep Faith' engraved on it."

"According to Jingkong, the jade pendant is the only proof of His Highness's identity. But the jade pendant now appears in your hand. From this, it can be seen that he and you have a special relationship!"

Having said that, Di Renjie looked at Xiaomei with a hint of amusement.

Ruyan was standing aside. She was slightly stunned at first, then she looked at Xiaomei with some surprise.

Facing the gazes of the two men, Xiaomei gently stroked the jade pendant hanging on her chest, her cheeks slightly red, and slowly lowered her head.

Seeing this, Di Renjie smiled and slowly paced: "The people of the Snake Spirits have studied me a lot. You must know my attitude towards the descendants of the Li family."

"In fact, I have already judged your sisters' identities, but I have never said it out loud. It is precisely because of his face that I showed mercy."

"I know that Your Highness and the Snake Spirit are not of the same kind. This can be seen from what you said about breaking the Kui Wenzhong. You also hope that the Snake Spirit will be destroyed."

"The current situation is critical. I would like to meet with Your Highness and hope that you can tell me the Snake Spirit's plan so that the imperial army can completely wipe out the Snake Spirit."

"Doing this will not only benefit you sisters, but will also be a complete relief for His Highness!"

A glimmer of hope flashed in Di Renjie's eyes: "Your Highness is the descendant of Prince Yong. If your identity is used by someone with ulterior motives, the consequences will be disastrous."

"But if he can get the protection of the court, not only can he be guaranteed safety, but he can also restore his reputation and status. This is killing two birds with one stone, so why not do it?"

These words were reasonable and seemed difficult for Xiaomei to refute, whether from the perspective of human relationships or interests.

However, after a moment's hesitation, Xiaomei still shook her head firmly and declined, "I can't agree to it for now, sir!"

Ruyan thought Xiaomei would agree and that the relationship between them could be mended. But when she saw Xiaomei refuse, she asked anxiously, "Why?"

Di Renjie, however, used gestures to comfort Ruyan, signaling her to stay calm and let Xiaomei finish her words.

Xiaomei looked determined, with no intention of backing down: "Because once the Snake Spirit is destroyed, those with ulterior motives will inevitably make your identity known to the public. We must consider this!"

Upon hearing this, Di Renjie took a deep breath and said, "I promise you, Your Highness, your safety!"

Xiaomei smiled slightly when she heard this, but said: "We never doubt you, sir, but we don't trust the current emperor!"

After hearing this, Di Renjie was stunned for a moment, then he sighed softly, with a look of helplessness and sadness on his face.

The blood between grandparents and grandchildren is thicker than water, but because of Wu Zetian's harsh methods in the past, the relationship between the two sides became like strangers, and even like enemies.

Although Di Pangpang had deeper feelings for Li Tang, he also had a deep bond with Wu Zetian, as between a monarch and his subject, and they were all flesh and blood... But he was the prime minister of the dynasty after all, and he was extremely shrewd. He quickly suppressed his negative emotions and a warm smile reappeared on his face.

He then began to praise Xiaomei: "Well done! What a loyal girl! No wonder His Highness entrusted the jade pendant to you for safekeeping. You are the right person!"

Although Xiaomei felt a little embarrassed by Di Renjie's praise, she had no intention of giving in.

Di Renjie frowned and thought hard. After a long pause, he finally said, "In that case, I can let you go. You can make a decision after you get the reply from His Highness!"

Xiaomei was shocked when she heard this: "Are you serious, sir? Aren't you afraid that I am just lying and will take the opportunity to escape?"

Di Renjie smiled upon hearing this, staring at Xiaomei with burning eyes, and said earnestly: "I don't think you are that kind of person. Your Highness, as a descendant of the Li Tang Dynasty, can distinguish right from wrong!"

"I completely understand your concerns. But I also want to tell you that Her Majesty is not born cold-blooded and heartless. It's just that the political situation forced her to do many unspeakable things."

"In recent years, she has changed a lot and has become much more tolerant towards the Crown Prince and other descendants of the Li family. After all, Your Highness is also her closest relative, and she will no longer treat him as harshly as before."

"I hope you can convey these words to His Highness, asking him to think carefully about it and not let down his status as a descendant of Emperor Taizong!"

Ruyan also quickly testified: "Yes, yes! I have also met the emperor, she is quite amiable, at least she did not pursue my crime!"

Xiaomei shook her head and smiled, not making any comment: "I will pass on your words, but I cannot influence your Highness's thoughts. I can only do my best!"

Di Renjie said no more, only one sentence: "I believe you!"

Xiaomei smiled again, not knowing whether she was moved by Di Renjie's sincerity or laughing at how Di Renjie won people's hearts.

"Don't worry, sir. Xiaomei will report back today!" After saying that, she leaned over to pick up the two swords from the ground, clasped her fists and left.

Seeing Xiaomei leaving, Ruyan walked over to Di Renjie and asked, "Uncle, do you really trust Xiaomei so much?"

Di Renjie nodded, then shook his head and said, "I do think she is trustworthy. However, I would like to use her to confirm some things!"

Ruyan was a little confused when she heard this and couldn't help asking, "What's the matter?"

Di Renjie let out a long sigh, his face complicated: "It has something to do with the identity of that prince. I have an immature guess."

When Ruyan heard about the new speculation, she couldn't help but mutter, "Another immature speculation..."

Di Renjie ignored Ruyan's grumbling and said to himself, "Even if Xiaomei is gone, we still have Kui Wenzhong and 'Lu Cheng' in the mansion. They have the same effect as Xiaomei."

"But if we want to know the identity of that mysterious prince, we have to start with Xiaomei."

After all, for Di Renjie, it is important to destroy the snake spirit, but he also has to save the lost descendants of Li Tang!
After hearing Di Renjie's explanation, Ruyan suddenly had an idea: "Uncle, do you want me to follow Xiaomei? Take the opportunity to find that prince?"

Di Renjie turned his head and glanced at Ruyan with a smile: "How does Xiaomei's martial arts compare to yours?"

Ruyan was a little discouraged when she heard this: "She should be a little taller than me!"

But she soon showed worry again: "It would be great if Yuan Fang and General Zhao were here. It's been so long, why haven't they come back yet? I don't know if something happened..."

(End of this chapter)