bookrandom Chapter 215 Weak Woman
Chapter 215 Weak Woman
Seeing the strange expression on the prince's face, Ru Feng wondered what was written in the letter.
Lu Hanting glanced at him.
"Don't be overly curious about everything."
After everyone left, Lu Hanting took out the letter he had just received.
Looking at the vigorous and powerful characters and the seal representing the princess's name printed on it.
Lu Hanting narrowed his dark eyes.
What other background could he have besides being the heir of the Marquis of Dingguo's family?
Could this be a scheme by the eldest princess to sow discord?
The Princess's residence was brightly lit.
A young man was helping the princess change her clothes in the bedroom.
"Chengyun, did you gain anything from leaving the manor today?"
Although the eldest princess is about fifty years old, her face does not show signs of aging due to her good maintenance.
"Your Highness, I only went out to buy some small items and did nothing else."
"Oh, is it so?"
He pretended not to know that he had gone to meet his mistress.
Hearing the princess's voice, which was different from her usual somber tone, the young man's expression changed slightly.
However, he calmly replied, "Besides these, I also bought some Xuan paper for practicing calligraphy..."
Seeing that he still refused to admit it, the princess's sharp eyes swept over him.
"Take off your clothes!"
The young man pursed his lips and reluctantly complied.
After he took it off, the princess picked up a whip from the side.
There was a "pop" sound.
A loud crack of a whip rang out in the quiet bedroom.
A red mark suddenly appeared on the young man's slender, fair back.
"Tell me, did you go on a secret rendezvous with your childhood sweetheart?"
"Your Highness, I...I didn't!"
He cannot implicate Chaoge.
"Heh, I'd like to see how long you can keep up your stubbornness..."
With another lash, a deep welt appeared on his body.
After a while.
The princess stroked the shocking whip marks on the young man's body and said with heartache, "Chengyun, did I hurt you?"
However, Xiao Chengyun simply responded with a soft "yes".
"It was all my fault, please calm down, Your Highness..."
"Ha, then serve me well, and I'll forgive you!"
The princess curled her lips into a smile and lifted his handsome face.
Afterwards, she saw the young man, pale-faced, tidying himself up.
Upon seeing this, the eldest princess scoffed inwardly.
"By the way, I'm hosting a banquet for distinguished guests tomorrow, so you just stay quietly in the courtyard."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Xiao Chengyun's lowered eyes flickered for a moment, and he obediently replied.
Beijing.
Early in the morning.
As soon as the gates of the Dali Temple were opened, the officials on duty discovered a female corpse lying across the entrance.
The corpse was stiff and lifeless, its old face covered in soot, its eyes staring straight at me.
Startled by the scene, the official nearly vomited up the food he had eaten the night before.
"Who, who did this despicable thing?"
As soon as Lord Li shouted, the father and son who had been squatting at the bottom of the steps stood up.
"Sir, I'm here to report a crime."
My mother died last night after taking Weiyuan's Shuxin Pills.
I want to report the pills produced by the owner of Weiyuan that poisoned my mother!
"That's what the middle-aged man with the lewd look said."
"Is this true?"
Upon hearing this bizarre story, Lord Li felt that it was rather coincidental.
The higher-ups have been in a bad mood lately.
Because his younger sister, who had recently married out of the family, was implicated in the Wei Yuan prostitute scandal, she was having a very difficult time.
Just two days ago, I heard that the other party was planning to divorce his sister and send her back to her parents' home.
It all started with a woman.
She was the owner of Wei Garden and the beloved concubine of Lu Dushi.
I heard that some time ago, the ministers jointly submitted a memorial to the emperor demanding that he punish the culprit, but they failed to sway her in the slightest.
Lord Li looked at the corpse before him, and then at the corpse's relatives.
He seemed to foresee his promising official career that was about to unfold.
"Come in, all of you, I'll take your statements..."
Lord Li said happily.
The father and son followed him into the yamen (government office).
The two sat nervously on the stool.
Lord Li, holding the registration book, looked excitedly at the father and son.
"Old man, let's start with you."
What is your name, and what do you do?
"My lord, my name is Qin Kaihua, and I used to be a gatekeeper at the Marquis of Dingguo's residence."
Later, my cousin took pity on me and hired me to work at her garden, Wei Garden!
Upon hearing this, Lord Li had a gut feeling that there was something fishy going on.
"Okay, please continue..."
Qiu Xinyuan.
Since the Crown Prince left without saying goodbye and went to the northern frontier.
He Yuyan was always restless, especially these past two days.
After returning from Jiangnan, the Crown Prince requested the Dowager Lady to lift his confinement.
This morning when she went to Yong'an Hall to pay her respects, the old lady also told her not to leave the mansion.
She was momentarily confused.
When Dingxiang was sent to inquire, she overheard people outside demanding that the emperor severely punish her.
Moreover, she heard that officials had even jointly submitted a letter in the past two days, hoping to have her imprisoned.
snort!
They're nothing but a rabble.
Taking advantage of the Crown Prince's absence from the capital, they dared to speak so arrogantly in front of the Emperor.
Would they have dared to do this before the Crown Prince left the capital?
He Yuyan was indignant.
The Qingguan incident wasn't her doing at all; it was that bitch Qin Baihe who did it.
But these people not only ignored her explanation, but also threw mud at her.
If they're so capable, they should go find the real mastermind.
They started bullying her, a powerless and vulnerable woman.
He Yuyan picked up the teacup in her hand, a sinister glint in her eyes.
Qin Baihe, one day I will make you die by my hand!
"Master, the Qin family father and son have already carried the person to the entrance of the Dali Temple. Presumably, someone has already taken over the case."
After Wu Weiwei finished eating the tofu pudding in her bowl, she saw Wanqiu hand her a handkerchief.
After wiping, Wu Weiwei looked at the little stone.
"You didn't show up regarding the Qin family's affairs, did you?"
“Master, I didn’t show my face at all during this process; I had a complete stranger do it.”
"Alright, now He Yuyan has a murder case on her hands."
If the emperor were to protect her again, I fear the people of the Great Wei Dynasty would not be happy!
Yesterday, she saw the female lead send a letter to Xie Ningxin.
Although I don't know what it contains, I can rely on my sixth sense.
She knew the letter was definitely bad for her.
I wonder what these two are plotting together.
She had always been the passive one.
But now she was unwilling to be beaten, since the enemy had already turned their attention to her.
She was determined to retaliate fiercely.
"By the way, have you found any leads regarding the matter I asked you to investigate about Xie Ningxin using a young girl's heart's blood to treat her facial sores?"
Upon hearing this, Little Stone looked troubled.
"Master, this matter is from a very long time ago."
Moreover, judging from what you're saying, there are people from the Empress Dowager involved behind the scenes in this matter.
"I haven't been able to find any clues yet..."
The little stone was perplexed.
"I can't find it!"
Wu Weiwei sighed.
The story of Xie Ningxin drinking a young girl's heart's blood to treat her facial sores was only mentioned briefly by the novel's author.
She didn't know if it was true or not.
And who are the victims?
It's no wonder that such a perplexing case is causing trouble for Little Stone.
"It's alright, just have someone keep an eye on things."
If we really can't find it, then so be it!
Wu Weiwei's intention was to use this case to solidify the fact that Xie Ningxin and the Empress Dowager disregarded human life.
We'll take over the Xie family mansion in one fell swoop.
If she really can't find any clues, she'll think of another way.
After Little Stone went out.
After packing up, Wu Weiwei prepared to head to the Jade Butterfly Resort Center.
Thanks to He Yuyan, the beauty salon business is now slow, and the noble ladies in the capital are all in a state of panic.
I don't even dare to go out for beauty treatments anymore.
Unexpectedly, the female lead not only ruined herself, but also ruined her as well.
Wu Weiwei gave a wry smile.
"Knock knock!"
Wu Weiwei had just sat down when she heard someone knocking on her office door.
"Enter."
She looked up.
But then she saw Qingzhu standing upright in front of her, holding a document.
"Boss, I heard you've come."
I just finished planning my trip for the sea route.
Please take a look and sign it!
Qingzhu's warm and pleasant low voice reached Wu Weiwei's ears, making her feel as if she were floating on clouds.
"Okay, put it here!"
Seeing Qingzhu's slender, white fingers gently place the documents down, Wu Weiwei stared at his hands, mesmerized.
It's a waste of nature that a man's hands are more beautiful than a woman's.
He saw Wu Weiwei and stood there, stunned and motionless.
Qingzhu just wondered what was wrong with her.
He approached and waved his hand across the table in front of her.
"Boss, are you alright?"
Seeing the hand waving in front of her, Wu Weiwei grabbed it directly.
"Green bamboo..."
Wu Weiwei stared intently at him.
"Master, you..."
Seeing Wu Weiwei grab her hand, Qingzhu felt both nervous and excited.
A blush quickly spread across his face, and he lowered his eyes.
At this moment, Wu Weiwei felt like a lustful thief, forcing a beauty to do something she didn't want to do.
"You, you sit down. I'll tell you my opinion after I've read all of this."
"Ah."
Qingzhu responded softly.
Wu Weiwei is not a womanizer; she has seen all kinds of young, attractive men in modern times.
Today, upon meeting Qingzhu, I unexpectedly fell for his pair of slender, white fingers.
Hehe, I forgot to mention.
Wu Weiwei's fingers are short and chubby in modern times, so she especially envies people who have beautiful hands.
Although she also gained some nice hands after transmigrating into the book, they were still inferior to Qingzhu's.
What does a man need such beautiful hands for?
Even if you do *that*, without skill, you probably won't get extra points, right?
Wu Weiwei was focused on Yingying, unaware that Qingzhu was secretly observing her out of the corner of her eye.
It seems she has truly forgotten herself.
Does she not remember things from her childhood?
Qingzhu looked at her focused expression and felt a subtle stirring in her heart.
Regardless of whether she remembers herself or not.
He would be waiting for her wherever she needed him.
Soon, Wu Weiwei finished reading the proposal that Qingzhu had sent her.
Looked up.
But then he saw Qingzhu gazing at him with a deep, affectionate look.
She felt embarrassed.
My sister is not a free agent yet.
Do you mean, Qingzhu, you want to force me to make a mistake?
"Cough cough..."
At Wu Weiwei's reminder.
Qingzhu finally recovered.
He awkwardly explained, "I'm sorry, boss, I just think you look like someone I used to know."
I didn't mean to offend you..."
"Oh, who does he resemble?"
Wu Weiwei asked curiously.
Although some people say she is the female lead's stand-in, the two do look somewhat alike.
But that was just gossip from the servants of the Marquis's mansion.
No one she knew had ever said that.
"Boss, you remind me of a girl I knew when I was a child..."
"Someone you knew when you were little?"
Wu Weiwei frowned.
"Qingzhu, where is your hometown?"
"Baizhou".
"Is it Baizhou, which is close to the northern border?"
Qingzhu looked at her and nodded slightly.
If I say this, will she remember anything?
Wu Weiwei searched her mind, but couldn't find any useful information.
If it weren't for Qingzhu's reminder today, she wouldn't have known that the original owner didn't have any memories of her before the age of six.
Weird.
Could it be that the original owner was hiding some secret?
Seeing that she didn't seem to remember anything, Qingzhu smiled.
But there was a hint of bitterness in his smile.
She really has forgotten herself.
"Qingzhu, perhaps you've mistaken me for someone else!"
I've only heard of Baizhou, but I've never been there..."
There is nothing about Baizhou in her body.
Although Qingzhu might recognize the original body.
But now the core has changed; it's replaced by myself who transmigrated from the book.
Regardless of her past identity, it doesn't change the fact that she is destined to shine in ancient times.
"Alright, let's not talk about these things anymore."
I've read your naval expedition plan; it's well-written.
Moreover, you have already completed all the preliminary preparations, and we have obtained the ship.
"So, you're going to pick out the people and get ready to set off now, right?"
When they got to the point, Qingzhu's face immediately lit up with excitement.
"That's right. I'm going to sea this time and I want to ask you for a hundred men."
As for money, not much is needed, but the ship must be well-prepared with all sorts of supplies..."
Since it's an expedition, we definitely need to bring enough supplies.
After all, they will likely encounter people from other countries and need to barter for supplies.
Even more so, if they could find a suitable place to stay, they might be able to leave some of their people there.
According to the owner, they might be able to carve out their own world at sea.
Wu Weiwei nodded.
"Qingzhu, I'm going to give you three hundred men."
As for supplies, I'll have Pang Tuo procure them all for you.
Oh, and you should bring Dazhuang with you!
With him protecting you, I feel at ease..."
Although Qingzhu had studied martial arts with Chief Escort Bo Lai for a period of time, his study period was not long.
It's just for self-defense at best!
In real danger, they will probably still need someone to protect them.
Hearing Wu Weiwei's concerned words, Qingzhu's face flushed red.
"Don't worry, boss, Qingzhu will definitely come back safely!"
For no other reason than for her, he would definitely protect himself.
The next day.
Qin Zheng Dian court meeting.
Lord Kong of the Court of Judicial Review presented a confession to the emperor.
"Your Majesty, this is a case of pill poisoning that our Dali Temple tried yesterday."
The defendant is none other than He Yuyan, the owner of Weiyuan!