Chapter 150: Taking Advantage of the Situation
Qu Ling had been patiently waiting for news of Jiang Yangzong's death.
Wang Linghe was probably afraid that she would get anxious waiting.
Delivered the message.
"Everyone in the court has been feeling insecure recently, and the Duke's Mansion is also being extremely cautious. Princess, please believe me. I will definitely kill Jiang Yangzong."
Along with it, there is also a pair of jade bracelets with excellent water content.
"The caravan went to the Western Regions and found a pair of these. Let the princess play with them."
Qu Ling was elated.
"She's such a nice person."
Tingqin laughed along, "Miss Wang is very generous."
Qu Ling said, "Check the bracelet. If it's okay, give it to me."
There weren't many good things like this in her mother's dowry.
Even if you trust Wang Linghe, you still have to be cautious.
Guanqi opened the curtain and came in, "The Second Madam is back."
"Doesn't she go there every day? What's so strange about that?" Tingqin put the bracelet away and said casually.
"Today is different." Watching chess mysteriously.
"What's the difference?"
Guanqi said, "She didn't come back from the Duke's Mansion."
Qu Ling became interested, "Hmm?"
"She came back from a secluded little teahouse in the corner of the city."
Tingqin frowned, "What was she doing there? Who did she meet?"
Guan Qi shook his head and said he didn't know.
Qu Ling, "Have someone keep an eye on her."
He added, "We'll play by ear."
The next day.
He left early.
Let’s go to the Duke’s Mansion.
It didn't take long for him to come out. He went through the corner gate, got on an inconspicuous carriage, and went to a small teahouse.
Then he got off the carriage and changed his clothes.
He went in and came out after about two incense sticks of time.
The carriage took her back to the corner gate of the Duke's Mansion.
She changed her clothes, walked to the main gate, and got on the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion.
If no one hadn't been paying close attention, no one would have known that she had been to the teahouse.
"Yes, I met the Duke of Lu." Guanqi's tone was a little complicated.
He added, "When the Second Madam came back, her expression was much more relaxed."
Tingqin's expression wasn't right.
Anyone who hears this will think in that direction.
Qu Ling seemed to be thinking about something, and only said, "Let her be."
In the next few days, He went to the Duke's Mansion to see Qu Han as usual, but she never went to the teahouse again.
On the eighth day, Guanqi rushed in and said, "The second lady has gone out with the third lady."
"Where did you go?"
"It looks like it's heading towards the teahouse."
Qu Ling was having breakfast and touched the bowl with the spoon in his hand. "Follow my previous instructions."
"Princess, could this be a trap?"
"Even if it's a trap, I won't be the prey." Qu Ling put down the soup spoon and wiped his mouth with a handkerchief.
She was going to act as bait.
In the carriage, He held Qu Lianjia's hand and said, "The Duke's wife is very kind. She knows you are a good child and asked me to take you for tea."
Qu Lianjia felt uneasy.
She didn't want to go, but He said, "Young Master Jiang is already well. Let's go get your brother. With mother here, what are you afraid of?"
Qu Lianjia always felt something was strange. Why did they have to change carriages in the middle of the journey?
As soon as they entered the Duke's Mansion, maids and servants surrounded them and said, "Miss Qu, please follow us."
The cold look scared Qu Lianjia.
"Mom, where are they taking me?"
He's voice was mournful. "Lian Jia, I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do. They want to kill your brother."
Qu Lianjia's pupils shrank slightly.
Before I could ask what was going on, I was dragged away by several people.
"Let me go!"
She struggled, to no avail.
She was taken to a side room, bathed, and changed into a bright red dress.
Qu Lianjia guessed what was going to happen.
Desperate, helpless, and filled with panic.
No matter what she said, the maids and servants seemed not to hear her.
Dressed neatly, she was taken to a courtyard hung with white banners.
It was not until then that Qu Lianjia realized that she was wrong.
It turned out that someone was not trying to molest her, but someone wanted her to have a ghost marriage.
On the other side, He said in an urgent tone, "I have already sent my daughter here, where is my son?"
The wife of Duke Lu had a round face and looked noble and dignified.
However, the vicious look in her eyes ruined her good fortune.
"Why are you in such a hurry? When the Duke comes back, you can take your son away."
He was extremely anxious.
Duke Lu was also feeling a little restless in the teahouse.
The situation in the court was changing, and he and Lord Song were on the same boat.
His son was beaten, and Lord Song keenly realized that it was a trap set by someone.
So we took advantage of the situation.
Lord Song said that this was a trap set by the eldest princess.
She must be planning something secretly.
In this case, it is better to expose it proactively.
He deliberately used He to create loopholes for others to exploit.
If it was really the eldest princess who set up this trap, she would not miss this good opportunity.
If it was really an accident, he had no loss.
There are many assassins hiding inside and outside this teahouse.
Anyone who comes from the eldest princess will die here.
He got a lot of information out of He's mouth.
Although the woman was quite pretty, he was not so hungry as to eat anything.
At this anxious moment, the sounds of chirping came from outside.
"Is this the place?"
"Yes, that gentleman is really strange. He called so many of us sisters here in broad daylight and chose this remote place."
"Maybe they're entertaining someone, some high-ranking official, who looks serious, but privately..."
Duke Lu, who was gathering his strength, suddenly opened his eyes.
He walked to the window, pushed it open a crack, and his breathing was slightly stagnant.
How come there are so many prostitutes coming here?
The aroma was so strong that he could smell it even on the second floor.
The assassins hiding in the dark looked at each other in bewilderment.
To kill these brothel girls, they have to come in person?
The teahouse was not big, but was crowded with girls in bright colors.
Duke Lu felt something was wrong and was about to jump out of the window.
"Surround them and don't let anyone escape." Outside, there were footsteps and the sound of swords being unsheathed.
Duke Lu was shocked and asked in a deep voice, "Who is it?"
The confidant went to see it quickly.
He came over quickly and said, "The Jinwu Guards have surrounded the teahouse, and the back door has been blocked."
Duke Lu's expression changed drastically, and he became a little panicked.
No matter how powerful the princess is, she cannot mobilize the Jinwu Guards to do things for her.
"Who's coming?"
"Zhao Chongxian from the Prince of Ping's family."
He had been in the army all the time. This time when Hou Xu returned to the capital, he transferred him to the Jinwu Guard.
"Some people say that your teahouse is hiding traitors." It was Zhao Chongxian's voice outside.
The Duke of Lu could not remain calm.
If they were to find the hidden secret guards, he would really become a traitor.
He looked at the group of beautiful girls, closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he made up his mind.
There's no way to escape at this point.
Duke Lu calmed down, pushed the door open and went downstairs, "There are no rebels here."
Zhao Chongxian stood downstairs with a sword on his waist.
He was only about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, but his expression was calm beyond his years.
"Your Excellency, you are so elegant," Zhao Chongxian clasped his fists in greeting, his eyes sharp as an eagle's. "Did you order these girls?"
Duke Lu pretended to be relaxed and said, "I was the one who called these girls here, General. It was really a misunderstanding."
He said, "My brothers have worked hard every day, and I wanted to reward them."
He admitted it reluctantly.
At most, people would talk about it in private.
His son passed away last night, but the news was kept secret. When the Duke's Mansion held the funeral, who would remember his little love affair?
"I have been ordered to search for the rebels. Please, Duke, please give me some convenience," Zhao Chongxian said with a bright laugh. "Duke, you can take the girls and leave first."
Duke Lu felt relieved, but soon fell into trouble again.
Should he leave or stop the Jinwu Guards from searching the teahouse?
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