Mo Lingxi and the others understood this. With Zhou Wenxing dead, there were still many more Zhou Wenxing. As long as the mastermind wasn't dealt with, this matter wouldn't be over.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore," Mo Lingxi said slowly. "After what happened, I think we all need some rest. We'll talk after we've rested."
After such a thrilling and dangerous experience, Sheng Lengshuang and the others were indeed exhausted and needed proper rest.
"How about we temporarily move to the Prince's mansion?" Mo Lingxi seized the opportunity. "The Prince's mansion has all our daily necessities and things we might need. If we go to arrange for them now, it will consume more energy, won't it?"
Sheng Lengshuang glanced at him. General Sheng and his wife remained silent, while Xiao Feng looked at his father with a strange expression.
Mo Lingxi: "...Is my suggestion not good?"
"You don't need to trouble Prince Mingrui. My Sheng family has many residences, all of which are equipped with various items," Sheng Lengshuang stated.
Mo Lingxi persisted, "Look, even though these residences are prepared, there are still many things that aren't complete. Now that we all need rest, if we expend more energy to prepare..."
"Why would we need to prepare? The servants will do it," Sheng Lengshuang interrupted him.
Mo Lingxi had a flash of inspiration, "It's not safe. Look, the mastermind is capable of such malicious acts, who knows if they'll do something even more wicked."
"Your household guards have suffered considerable losses. Under such circumstances, moving to my Prince's mansion is better. Not only will you not have to worry about anything, but your safety will also be guaranteed."
Upon hearing this, Sheng Lengshuang heard laughter from his mother and Xiao Feng. He looked at the grandmother and grandson with resignation, "Mother, Xiao Feng, why are you laughing?"
"I'm laughing at Father for trying so hard for himself," Xiao Feng chuckled.
Madam Sheng nodded in agreement and said to Mo Lingxi, "Your Highness Prince Mingrui, it's not appropriate for our family to move there. It would be improper and awkward."
"However, you can take Xiao Feng back to stay for a few days."
Before Mo Lingxi could say anything, Xiao Feng said with disdain, "Grandmother, I don't want to go back to my father's place. He doesn't know how to take care of me at all. I want to stay with you."
Madam Sheng knew his little intentions and said with amusement, "As long as your mother agrees, your grandmother has no objections."
Xiao Feng stole a glance at Sheng Lengshuang.
Sheng Lengshuang, with a blank expression, handed him over to Mo Lingxi. "The family is too busy to look after you recently. Let your father take care of you. It's a good opportunity to check your studies and martial arts, so you don't always slack off."
Xiao Feng shrunk his neck and nestled obediently in his father's arms.
Mo Lingxi really wanted to take the child's mother with him, but it was impossible for now. "I'll send you to the residence first, and if anything is missing, I can order people to procure it."
Sheng Lengshuang nodded and then, along with Mo Lingxi and the others, arrived at the Sheng family's nearest residence.
It was about a half-hour walk from the Sheng family's original courtyard, a two-courtyard dwelling.
This courtyard had a few permanent servants and was frequently cleaned, so it was ready to be lived in at any time.
The Sheng Lengshuang family lacked everything and had to handle various deeds and other matters. There were many things to be busy with.
Therefore, after the family rested, they became busy.
As for Mo Lingxi, he lingered there, taking care of Xiao Feng, helping the Sheng family, and dealing with the matter of the Sheng family being blown up.
At this critical juncture, something happened in the imperial palace.
...
Hall of Mental Cultivation, side hall.
Mo Lingxi casually handed Xiao Feng to the chief eunuch, Zi Cheng, and bowed, "Your Majesty."
Zi Cheng twitched his mouth upon seeing his action, unsure of what to say. If his little aunt found out that his uncle treated Xiao Feng like this, his uncle would likely have to kneel on the washboard again.
"Uncle, how is the situation with the Sheng family?"
Mo Lingxi sat in a chair, ignoring his son's struggle to run out and play, and said to Zi Cheng, "Still busy. The Sheng family lost a lot of things. It will take some time to replace them."
Zi Cheng understood this as well. "Uncle, if the Sheng family needs anything, just tell me."
Mo Lingxi wouldn't be polite in this regard. "Your Majesty, what is the situation in the palace?"
Zi Cheng's expression turned serious. "The specific situation is unknown, but there have been frequent thefts in the palace recently, and several imperial concubines have died. They were all of low rank. Furthermore, Princess Anning and Princess Wenya said there was a problem with their food."
"The imperial physicians have examined it, and there is indeed a problem. It's not lethal, but it causes disfigurement and infertility. I've investigated and only found a few insignificant eunuchs. The real culprit hasn't been found."
Mo Lingxi pondered for a moment. "Your Majesty, who do you suspect?"
Zi Cheng said coldly, "I suspect the mastermind and Sima Min. If you really think about it, only these two would have the means to cause trouble in the imperial palace."
The defenses of the imperial palace were very strict, but they couldn't guard against people's hearts.
As long as someone was willing, had the ability, and sufficient benefits, causing trouble in the imperial palace wasn't too difficult.
After listening, Mo Lingxi said, "To put it bluntly, it's because Your Majesty's management of the imperial palace is too lax. I suggest that Your Majesty manage the imperial palace properly and prevent similar incidents from happening again."
Zi Cheng rolled his eyes and grumbled, "Uncle, you say it so easily. Why don't you manage the imperial palace?"
Mo Lingxi flatly refused. He was crazy or foolish if he would manage the imperial palace. Such tiring and annoying matters should be handled by His Majesty himself.
Zi Cheng: "...Then Uncle, you're saying that too. You know how tiring and annoying it is to manage the imperial palace, yet you tell me to manage it properly."
Mo Lingxi said coolly, "After all, it's not me who is uneasy day and night."
Zi Cheng was momentarily speechless. Suddenly, he really wanted to abdicate to his uncle and become a leisurely and comfortable retired emperor, but he didn't have the courage.
If he dared to do so, his uncle would definitely teach him a lesson that would make him question his entire existence.
"Alright, alright. I will strengthen the management of the imperial palace recently and prevent similar incidents from happening again."
Even for his own life, he had to strengthen the imperial palace and could no longer manage it so lazily as before.
Mo Lingxi hummed and steered the conversation back. "Your Majesty, be more careful lately. Strengthening the imperial palace this time might reveal something. As for Sima Min, let her frolic for now."
Zi Cheng understood the reason. His eyes were filled with coldness. "If Sima Min doesn't frolic, how can we follow her to find the mastermind?"
He grabbed the frolicking Xiao Feng and ruffled his hair. "You little brat, why are you running around?"
"I'm bored," Xiao Feng tidied his ruffled hair. "Imperial brother, you and Father are discussing matters, and I'm so bored, so I just wander around."
Zi Cheng was amused and exasperated. "I have several books prepared for you. You can read them slowly."
Xiao Feng looked at him with a mournful gaze. "Imperial brother, can't you stand me being relaxed? At the Prince's mansion, Father watches me study and practice martial arts. At Mother's side, there are people arranged by Mother watching me."