Lianyue twisted her body with all her strength and refused to let go of Cuizhu's food box.

She couldn't say anything unpleasant, but just kept emphasizing with a red face that she came first and she asked the kitchen to stew the soup.

Butler Zhou waved his hands repeatedly: "I didn't go to the kitchen, how can I know who to give it to?"

He can't afford to offend the one who is wrong, but he also doesn't want the one who is right to be wronged. He is caught in a dilemma and can only play dumb.

Lianyue propped herself up and stood up, looking at Qiuting: "I told you, I was here first."

Qiu Ting opened his mouth and cursed: "Bullshit, you said you were here first, so you were here first? You little bitch, you have learned to lie, haven't you? You want to be a traitor, don't you? Get out of here!"

Qiu Ting is Concubine Ye's personal maid. She usually acts arrogantly in front of other maids and is like this when she gets angry and talks to everyone.

They would beat and scold the maids in their own yard.

Lianyue is bound to suffer if she fights with her.

But now that Qiu Ting had provoked her, Lian Yue's stubborn nature came back. She spoke without thinking, her face flushed and she said:

"Qiuting, you clearly knew that this soup was made by the kitchen for Miss Lingzhi, yet you insisted on snatching it. Isn't it just because you can save some face in front of Concubine Ye? Do you really think you are so great? Stop trying to bully others with your power!"

"This Prince Regent's Palace is the residence of our prince. No matter how powerful you are, can you be more powerful than the prince?"

When Housekeeper Zhou heard what was said, he immediately stepped forward and pulled Lianyue out, saying, "Don't be so angry. Let Qiuting take the soup away. I'll go to the kitchen and tell them to make another portion for Miss Lingzhi..."

No matter how reluctant Lianyue was, she had to give Butler Zhou some face, so she followed him out unwillingly.

Qiu Ting cursed behind them: "Good little bitch, you dare to make up stories about me, you are rebelling..."

Seeing them leave, Qiu Ting's eyes flashed. He looked around and saw that there was no one around. He saw the opportunity and slipped into the half-open door of the accounting office.

She quickly walked to the accounting desk, opened the drawer, and soon found a bunch of huge key chains.

She found the warehouse key, grabbed it and held it in her hand, put the key chain back to its place, and quickly walked out of the accounting office.

…

That night.

Qiu Ting took advantage of the darkness, changed into a black nightgown, and sneaked to the door of the palace storehouse.

After looking around to make sure no one was around, she took out her key and carefully inserted it into the keyhole. After successfully unlocking the door, she quietly entered the warehouse.

The warehouse was pitch black. She took out a lighter, lit the oil lamp, and looked carefully.

There were a lot of miscellaneous things inside, including food ingredients, medicinal herbs, various cloths, luxurious jewelry, precious jade, priceless night pearls, rare ornaments, and boxes of cash silver and gold.

A hint of greed flashed in her eyes, but she immediately realized that these things were registered, so she didn't dare to touch them.

After taking a quick glance, she went straight to the foot-high account book on the shelf, spread it out and started flipping through the pages.

As time passed, Qiu Ting read the account book slower and slower, even pausing for a moment on a few pages.

After flipping through the book for a while, she took out a brush and ink, spread out some rice paper, picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, and copied down the key contents of the account book...

…

Ye Wanning looked at the warehouse outgoing account book copied by Qiuting in her hand, and felt her temples throbbing.

She originally thought that the prince only acted according to his own preferences because he did not understand women.

Now it seems that it’s not that you don’t understand, it’s just that you are willing to put in the effort.

She usually loves ancient books, calligraphy and paintings, but the prince never rewards her with them.

Now they are all given to Lingzhi, the maid.

Among them were many rare and precious books that she could never get even if she wanted to.

In addition, there were some luxurious gold and jade utensils, which were secretly sent by the prince to the yard of Lingzhi, the maid.

The regent acted so low-key and meticulously, which shows how gentle and considerate he was to that woman.

It seems that letting Lingzhi, the maid, live alone in a remote courtyard was not because of neglect, but just to protect her.

Xia Qinghe, who was accepted into the family with great fanfare, was just a shield that everyone knew about and used to protect Lingzhi.

Seeing her master's grim expression, Qiu Ting stepped forward with some concern and said, "Your Highness must have been deceived by that bitch, which is why he gave her so many good things! How about I have her tied up and brought to you to vent your anger?"

Ye Wanning raised her hand to stop her, then said to her: "I understand, you go down first!"

"Ah... is that all?"

Qiu Ting looked at her master in disbelief. She thought she would see her master crying heartbrokenly, or flying into a rage and wanting to destroy the world.

She had already prepared a set of words to comfort her master.

Now, doesn't that mean she has no room to perform?

"Of course we can't just let it go like this."

Ye Wanning's face was cold, and she gritted her teeth and said, "I will make her spit out everything she ate today, and pay her back double."

There are still people in this house who dare to do evil behind her back. Do they really think she is a vegetarian?

"But being impatient will only lead to mistakes. You should stay calm."

Ye Wanning's cold eyes flickered with a faint light.

Qiu Ting glanced at Ye Wanning's expression, knowing that she was furious and ready to unleash her ultimate attack. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "Have you figured out a way to deal with her?"

Ye Wanning sneered, a cruel look flashing in her eyes: "Entering the palace tomorrow will be an opportunity with the right time and place. I will formulate a comprehensive plan."

Ye Wanning said it lightly, but Qiu Ting was horrified when he heard it.

It seems that Lingzhi will never come back after entering the palace this time.

She originally wanted to tie up the girl and teach her a lesson, but she didn't expect that the master actually wanted to save the girl's life.

Qiu Ting was just thinking about it when he heard Ye Wanning ask, "Have you put the key back?"

She quickly replied: "Don't worry, Concubine, I have put it back quietly."

Ye Wanning nodded and waved her hand to let Qiu Ting go down.

She looked out the window, biting her lips, with intense hatred in her eyes.

She was born as the legitimate daughter of the Taiwei Mansion and grew up with everyone's love and care. But now, she is just an empty shell that can't hold her husband's heart.

She was arrogant and proud, but Xiao Qingyun just looked down on such a dignified lady from a noble family.

He repeatedly elevated those lowly women to humiliate her.

This time, she would make that woman pay the price and make the snow-colored sky that he longed for be stained with an unsightly stain.

At the same time, we must also let him understand who is the most worthy person to stand by his side.

…

…

When Xiao Qingyun came to find Lingzhi, she was sharpening a knife in the yard.

His eyes narrowed, and he asked knowingly, "What are you doing?"

Lingzhi heard the movement behind him, but did not turn around. He just said: "There will be a banquet in the palace tomorrow. I am worried about danger."

Xiao Qingyun's eyes twitched. "The palace is heavily guarded, no one dares to act rashly. Besides, armor is removed upon entering the main gate of the palace, and swords are not allowed into the palace."