bookrandom Chapter 165 Can’t just let it go
Chapter 165 Can’t just let it go
Liu Yun took the box, and hesitated before leaving.
Ru Feng glanced at his good brother, knowing what Liu Yun wanted to say.
However, Liu Yun didn't understand Ru Feng's little expression and stammered, "Young Master, that..."
Lu Hanting swept his face over with a cold look.
"Say!"
"Your Highness, this gift is only for Consort Wu."
If that young lady finds out, she might…
They're going to torment their prince again.
If the prince is being mistreated, how can those of them who are servants expect to fare any better?
From Ru Feng's words, Liu Yun learned that the Crown Prince's two concubines were not on good terms.
Looking at Ru Feng, who seemed unconcerned about the matter.
Thinking of his own safety, Liu Yun decided to give a reminder.
Lu Hanting pondered for a while and realized that he had indeed neglected Yan'er.
However, he hasn't decided what to give He Yuyan yet.
"Maybe next time!"
"Take the pills to the post station first; I'll prepare Yan'er's gift later."
He remembered that Vera had once told him to remember her birthday.
She also said that it would be such a happy thing to receive a surprise from her beloved man on her birthday.
He was willing to fulfill such a small wish of hers.
"Oh, then I'll send it to the post station now."
On the Rong family's side, Rong Sheng already knew the purpose of Lu Hanting's trip to Jiangnan.
The beauty's plan has now failed.
He couldn't figure out what Lu Hanting was thinking.
Rong Sheng decided to personally take the "tribute" to the capital.
Even if the salt tax scandal breaks out, so what? As long as the emperor rewards him and recognizes his family's reputation.
At most, they would just reprimand the Rong family.
Making him pay some back taxes shouldn't cause any problems.
Rong Sheng arrived in the capital around the same time as Lu Hanting sent his "birthday gift".
"Your Highness, by allowing Rong Sheng to go to the capital to present tribute, won't this interfere with our plans?"
Upon learning that Rong Sheng had left Jiangnan, Ru Feng asked worriedly.
Lu Hanting's face was cold and stern.
"You don't need to worry about this, I have my own plans."
He had already sent a message to the capital two days earlier, via carrier pigeon, with evidence of the Rong family's collusion with the eldest princess.
The Rong family had been vying for a position as imperial merchants for nearly ten years, and the emperor had long since grown tired of them.
If he can win favor during his trip to Beijing, he might have a good year or two ahead of him.
If they fail to flatter the Rong family properly, it will lead to their downfall.
His current worry is about who should take over the Rong family's position after they relinquish their status as imperial merchants.
Wei Garden.
The manager was reporting the recent performance to He Yuyan.
Listening to the report, He Yuyan noticed that the number of wealthy ladies coming to the store to shop had been increasing recently.
Moreover, they are all introduced in conjunction with other products.
Some wealthy ladies even renewed their cards before using up all the credits on their old ones, and they even got annual cards.
This puzzled her greatly.
I wonder what methods Qin Baihe used.
Not only did they win over the difficult noblewoman, but they also brought many new guests to Wei Garden.
But what good are all those methods?
Once Wei Garden gets back on track and starts to improve, she won't need these prostitutes anymore.
Xie Ningxin has been receiving treatment at the Marquis's residence for seven or eight days.
Seeing the pimples on my face decrease day by day, I was naturally very happy.
What's even more amazing is that she rarely saw joy on He Yuyan's face.
Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, "What good thing has happened to Sister He recently?"
"It's nothing, I'm just in a better mood lately!"
Seeing that she was unwilling to talk, Xie Ningxin didn't bother to ask any further.
It's all just a matter of her shabby facade.
If not, then it is the Crown Prince.
Thinking of the Crown Prince, Xie Ningxin suddenly said, "Sister He."
I heard from Lady Hou that the young master went to Jiangnan this time.
Everyone says that beauties come from Jiangnan, aren't you worried at all about the Crown Prince?
Hear this.
He Yuyan wore a faint smile, but her eyes held a hint of sarcasm.
“Miss Xie, perhaps you should ask that question to the person at Biyunting…”
Seeing her indifferent attitude, Xie Ningxin was surprised.
As the prince's concubine, wouldn't He Yuyan be jealous?
Seeing the intense gaze she was giving him, He Yuyan frowned slightly.
"Miss Xie, your facial sores will heal in five more days."
Try to relax during this time.
Worry less about things you shouldn't worry about; that's the only way to truly heal.
With that, He Yuyan put away her needles and went out.
As soon as He Yuyan left, Xie Ningxin's expression immediately changed.
It's just asking her to treat a facial sore; what's so great about that?
Does she really think that she, a mere concubine, can become the wife of the Marquis's heir?
If He Yuyan really dares to think that way, then she is just delusional.
……
"Master, you guessed correctly."
For the past two days, I've had Xiaoyuan and Xiaoqi keep watch near the He family's residence.
Sure enough, they spotted the disguised Rong Shi heading over...
According to Xiao Shitou, late that night, Xiao Rongshi, carrying some things, went to the He family.
She stayed inside for about fifteen minutes before coming out.
Wu Weiwei's brow twitched slightly.
Sure enough, she knew that someone was pulling the strings behind the He family.
It seems that not only this young Rong Shi, but also the Rong Shi of the Marquis's mansion were involved in this matter.
As for the female lead, she felt that she might have misunderstood her before.
She wasn't truly uncompetitive; she was just secretly wicked.
"Little Stone, continue to have someone keep an eye on things."
The authorities should have results in a couple of days. Be careful not to let the He family escape..."
"Yes, boss."
After Xiao Shitou left, Wu Weiwei prepared to inspect the Jade Butterfly Resort Area today.
Just as he was about to leave, Chen Furong rushed to his door in a flurry.
"Sister Weiwei!"
Seeing Chen Furong's angry face, Wu Weiwei suddenly had a bad feeling.
Chen Furong's way of doing things is like a weather forecast.
You can always easily tell the outcome of things from her behavior.
really.
Chen Furong said angrily, "I went to the government office today to inquire about your case, and guess what happened?"
Wu Weiwei raised her delicate eyebrows slightly.
"That Cao Yingde was actually sentenced..."
Wu Weiwei was somewhat surprised; the trial was proceeding quite quickly.
But to everyone's surprise, Chen Furong gritted her teeth and said, "That grandson sentenced Li Juhua to be executed in the autumn, with no accomplices and no mastermind behind it."
What's even more infuriating is that Li Juhua committed suicide by biting her tongue in prison last night!
This is what she finds most hateful.
It is unclear whether Li Juhua's death was a result of murder or a suicide out of guilt.
Upon hearing this news, Wu Weiwei felt a chill run down her spine.
Li Juhua is actually dead.
"Sister Weiwei, are you alright?"
Seeing Wu Weiwei stagger, Chen Furong said worriedly.
She just went to see Yan Kaiyuan about this.
However, Yan Kaiyuan had other cases to handle and was not in the capital at the time.
This infuriated her.
"I, I'm fine..."
It seems she underestimated the abilities of the person behind the scenes.
And that constable, Chen Furong's friend, I originally thought he was reliable...
But, could it be that I'm overthinking things?
Wu Weiwei calmed her thoughts.
There must be someone from the Rong family involved in this matter, and perhaps others as well.
This matter cannot be left unresolved.