Chapter 355 Bald Donkey

That same evening, after Wei Xuan's letter was delivered to Qin Jinzhi, a servant from the manor who was buying vegetables came to Qin Jinzhi's courtyard.

"Princess, there's been some activity from Commander Xue's side."

Qin Jinzhi looked at Wei Xuan's letter, which detailed all of Xue Huaiyi's activities in Cangzhou, as well as the rumors circulating in the city.

The last sentence states that Xue Huaiyi is suspicious and must be guarded against.

Qin Jinzhi put the letter down and said, "Speak."

The servant said, "Commander Xue has ordered people in the capital to help him investigate whether there have been any young women's corpses in the Thousand Birds Division recently, and he also instructed that no one from the Thousand Birds Division be alerted."

Qin Jinzhi nodded after hearing this, "I understand, you can go now."

Yun Que stepped forward and gestured, "Xue Huaiyi betrayed his master?"

Qin Jinzhi had a faint smile on her face.

"Send people to Yangzhou to search for news of the He family from back then. Also, send people to investigate the true identity of that Yuan Yi. Remember, our people should go quietly and not alert the Canal Gang."

Yun Que nodded, then asked, "Is there a problem with Wei Xuan?"

Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "There is a problem."

Yun Que turned around and called Wei Xueqi.

After Wei Xueqi arrived in the courtyard, Qin Jinzhi handed her a letter.

"I have something that your mother needs to do urgently. You must return to Cangzhou immediately and give her this letter."

Wei Xueqi immediately said, "I'll leave tonight."

Qin Jinzhi said, "Take a team of guards with you and be careful."

Wei Xueqi nodded and immediately went back to the courtyard to pack her luggage.

After everyone left, Qin Jinzhi changed into night clothes and quietly left the mansion.

Bai Juanjuan was cleaning the morgue when she returned to her residence and found Qin Jinzhi in her room.

Just as she was about to call for help, she saw Qin Jinzhi put her finger to her lips.

Bai Juanjuan immediately shut her mouth.

Qin Jinzhi pointed to her wrist, then placed a wrapped item on the table, and then pointed to herself.

Bai Juanjuan blinked, then her eyes lit up with excitement.

The chicks nodded like they were pecking at rice.

Qin Jinzhi smiled, got up and left.

The next day, when Qin Jinzhi went to court, the officials looked at her with some strange expressions.

Qin Jinzhi looked up at the crowd, but they all looked away.

She smiled, indicating that news of her poisoning had already spread throughout the court.

After the court session, Li, the nanny who served the Empress, was already waiting outside the palace.

"Princess, Her Majesty the Empress requests your return to the palace."

Qin Jinzhi nodded, "I understand, I'll go in a bit."

She walked to the palace gate and said to the Thousand Bird Guard on duty, "Send someone to the Thousand Bird Division to tell Vice Envoy Cui that I will be in the palace these days and will not be going to the Thousand Bird Division. Vice Envoy Cui will be in charge of all matters in the Division."

Qianniaowei immediately said, "I will send someone to inform Vice Envoy Cui right away."

Qin Jinzhi turned and went back to the palace.

Before even reaching the entrance of the palace, one could smell the overwhelming fragrance of sandalwood inside.

Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow and looked at Feiyan, who was waiting for her at the door, and asked, "Is that bald monk here again?"

Feiyan nodded quickly, "Her Majesty said that the master will stay in the palace for a while, saying it's to pray for your well-being!"

Qin Jinzhi looked puzzled. "Praying for blessings?"

She followed Feiyan into the Jiaofang Palace.

Several prominent elders from Xiangguo Temple were sitting in the courtyard.

A very young monk was sitting on the high platform.

Who would have thought that this was the world-renowned Master Wuyou?

Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow and walked up to Master Wuyou.

"Are you praying for this princess's well-being?"

Master Wuyou smiled and said, "I have come here to pray for the princess in accordance with His Majesty's decree."

Qin Jinzhi's face showed a mocking expression, "To have the highly respected Master Wuyou bless me, the jinx caused by this chaotic world, is truly an insult to the master."

Wuyou remained unfazed, her smile undiminished. "The princess is making fun of Wuyou."

The Empress came out when she heard Qin Jinzhi's voice, "Jinzhi!"

Qin Jinzhi approached the Empress, "Grandmother, what's gotten into Grandfather this time?"

The Empress said, "Your birthday is in three days. Your grandfather is preparing a grand birthday celebration for you, a celebration that will be held throughout the country. He has specially invited the monks from Xiangguo Temple to pray for your well-being."

Qin Jinzhi said somewhat speechlessly, "Could he have done something wrong? Besides, what's so special about my birthday celebration?"

After all, she wasn't the biological granddaughter of the Emperor's grandparents, and wasn't a true member of the royal family.

And isn't this nationwide celebration a bit too grand?

Qin Jinzhi glanced at Wuyou on the high platform but said nothing.

The Queen has already begun selecting a top for her.

That evening, the emperor sent someone to the empress's palace to inform her that he had official business to attend to that day and would not be having dinner with her.

Qin Jinzhi had the small kitchen prepare some soup and took it to the Imperial Study.

The imperial study was brightly lit, and the emperor was discussing matters with his ministers.

Since the downfall of several powerful families, people from humble backgrounds have been put to good use.

The emperor began to implement new policies.

I'm very busy every day.

Qin Jinzhi saw Eunuch Hong standing outside the door and walked over.

"Why isn't Eunuch Hong inside serving us?"

Eunuch Hong hurriedly said, "His Majesty ordered me to stand guard at the door. Does the princess wish to see His Majesty? I will inform him immediately."

Qin Jinzhi stopped him, "Never mind, I'll go in after Grandfather finishes his meeting."

She moved closer to Eunuch Hong and asked, "Eunuch Hong, have you had dinner yet?"

It would have been better if he hadn't asked, because as soon as he did, Grandpa Hong's stomach started growling.

Qin Jinzhi sat down on the steps at the entrance of the Imperial Study and greeted Eunuch Hong.

"sit."

Eunuch Hong waved his hands repeatedly, "This servant wouldn't dare."

Qin Jinzhi waved her hand again, "It's alright, I won't tell my grandfather. It won't be over anytime soon, please sit down."

Eunuch Hong looked back at the Imperial Study, then at the little princess.

He sat down next to Qin Jinzhi, and then looked around.

If someone saw this, it would be terrible.

Qin Jinzhi took out two portions of soup from the food box and handed one to Eunuch Hong.

"Don't worry, if anyone sees it, just say I let them."

Only then did Eunuch Hong nervously accept the soup, saying, "Then this servant thanks the princess."

I took a sip, and my eyebrows almost fell off from the spiciness.

Qin Jinzhi sat next to Eunuch Hong, drinking soup.

"Is the Emperor's decision to send that bald monk Wuyou into the palace related to my imperial edict?"

Grandpa Hong almost choked to death on a mouthful of soup.

He looked around again. "Princess, if others hear you say that Master Wuyou is a bald monk, it will surely cause public outrage."

Qin Jinzhi continued to sip her soup slowly. "I heard that my grandfather is going to throw me a big birthday celebration. Is it related to this?"

Eunuch Hong looked at Qin Jinzhi with a troubled expression, "Princess, may I not answer?"

Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "You've already answered."

Grandpa Hong quickly put the soup in the bowl into his mouth.

Qin Jinzhi spoke again, "Eunuch Hong, you've watched me grow up, haven't you? What kind of person do you think I am?"

Eunuch Hong immediately said, "The princess is naturally a very good person, and she is also good to us servants."

Qin Jinzhi stood up and looked at him, a wicked smile suddenly appearing on her face.

Hong Gonggong's hair immediately stood on end.

Then Qin Jinzhi spoke up: "No, I'm a bad guy!"