Chapter 164: Not Showing the Mountain
After leaving Fengzui Tower, Qu Ling did not want Chi Yuan to see him off.
"Don't worry, the Song family doesn't have any extra hands to kill me."
Killing her would at best make the eldest princess sad, but it would easily expose the true identity and accelerate the demise of the Song family.
"Take advantage of your leave today and go back to the mansion to arrange for some reliable servants to watch over your mother and prevent her from causing any trouble."
Qu Ling tilted his head and smiled, "I know you have some tricks up your sleeve, but you just haven't used them before."
How could someone who could pass the imperial examination and become an official in such a government and become an official in the Dali Temple be an easy person to deal with?
"Okay," Chi Yuan listened to her, "On April 30th, I will personally accompany her to Guoqing Temple."
The two parted in front of Fengzuilou.
Qu Ling watched Chi Yuan riding away and was about to get on the carriage when he heard footsteps behind him.
She turned around and saw a team of Jinwu Guards.
The leader was Zhao Chongxian
"Princess, are you going back home?" Zhao Chongxian saluted with his fists clasped.
Qu Ling nodded slightly, "Is General Zhao on patrol?"
"Exactly."
Zhao Chongxian said, "The general accompanied His Majesty to the palace and ordered us to be more diligent in maintaining public order in the capital."
He noticed that Su Shang was the only maidservant beside Qu Ling, and frowned slightly, "The princess didn't bring any guards today? Why don't you let me take the princess back home?"
Qu Ling smiled slightly, "I'm going to the Princess's residence."
"That's perfect. I'm going to find Princess Jiaping."
"What do you want to do with her?" Qu Ling became interested.
Zhao Chongxian showed a hint of embarrassment. "I've been assigned to the Jinwu Guard for a short time. I heard from my brothers that the princess is quite skilled. I met her a few days ago and wanted to ask her for advice."
At this time, a group of people walked out of the teahouse opposite Fengzuilou.
Hu Yingyue came jogging over with her skirt lifted up, her eyes shining.
"Princess," Hu Yingyue said in a sickly sweet voice, forcing Zhao Chongxian aside. "It's been a few days since we last met, and you're truly becoming more and more radiant."
Zhao Chongxian was knocked back two steps by this sudden enthusiasm, his face full of surprise.
Qu Ling smiled, "Miss Hu, what a coincidence."
"Yes, my aunt asked me to wait for her in the teahouse."
Hu Yingyue winked and secretly pointed at the guard behind her.
It implies that the wife of Marquis Jingwei came with precautions.
However, she did not wait for the cup-breaking signal, thinking that the princess must have already dealt with the marquis' wife.
The princess is really amazing.
"The Marquis's wife has already gone back."
"Then I'll go back too, Princess. We'll meet again, right?" Hu Yingyue asked.
Qu Ling nodded, "Yes."
She added, "The Marquis loves to worship Buddha, so you don't have to go at the end of the month. The prince will accompany her."
Hu Yingyue was stunned, a hint of suspicion flashed in her eyes, and then she nodded quickly.
She saluted and sped away with her guards.
Zhao Chongxian looked at Hu Yingyue's receding figure, thinking, "Whose girl is this?"
Reckless and rude.
I couldn't bear to look at the princess's fawning look.
"A distant relative of the Marquis of Jingwei." Qu Ling mentioned it lightly and turned to get on the carriage.
When they arrived at the Princess's Mansion, Zhao Yuanrong was standing in front of the steps in a tight-fitting outfit.
Seeing Qu Ling, she asked in surprise, "Why are you all here together?"
She reached out and helped Qu Ling down, stroking her hair that fell in front of her. "I have an appointment with General Zhao today. You go in. Mother and Pei Jingming are both inside."
"Just stay at the Princess's Mansion. I'll see you off when I get back," Zhao Yuanrong instructed. "The capital is in chaos, so try not to go out alone."
"good."
A servant led Qu Ling into the princess's mansion.
Walking through the familiar corridor, I saw two figures reflected in the study window from afar.
The eldest princess was sitting with an elegant figure, and the man standing in front of her, as tall and straight as a pine tree, must be Pei Jingming.
Seeing Qu Ling, the fatigue in the eldest princess's eyes and eyebrows immediately dissipated a little, and she waved, "A Ling is here, come over here and let me see him."
Pei Jingming's handsome, almost devilish face wore a playful smile, "The whole capital knew about the prince's delivery of the betrothal gift yesterday."
He raised his eyebrow slightly, "Congratulations, sister, on finding a good match."
The princess ordered the servants to bring Qu Ling's favorite snacks. "I said I would go to the Marquis' Mansion to accept the betrothal gifts for you, but you said it was unnecessary. Chi Yuan is also a rebellious person, so go and present the betrothal gifts yourself."
She shook her head and chuckled, "There are so many young men in the capital, but you didn't even like Jingming, so you chose him. You two are a perfect match."
Qu Ling acted like a little girl, curled up next to the eldest princess, and stuck close to her affectionately. "You're so busy with all sorts of things, and you only handle important matters. My little thing is not worth your bother."
"Marriage is a top priority. What woman wouldn't value it? How come you say it's so insignificant?"
"As long as the two are in love, what's the point of these empty formalities? Did he really keep his promise for the rest of his life after swearing in front of his parents?"
Qu Ling smiled and said, "I chose him myself. If he treats me badly after we get married, I will make him pay the price."
Moreover, the situation in the court is complicated. If the princess goes to the marquis's mansion, she will inevitably expose her whereabouts and cause unnecessary trouble.
The eldest princess understood what he meant, and a hint of relief flashed in her eyes.
"That guy gave you half of his fortune," the princess said, pinching Qu Ling's face. "How do you plan to deal with him?"
Qu Ling's eyes lit up, and he put his arm around the princess' neck. "Hasn't the house you asked His Majesty for been connected? Let me use that half of the house as my princess' residence."
Her voice softened, "Ayuan's property and my dowry are all placed there and will not go into the Marquis of Jingwei's mansion."
Pei Jingming teased, "There is no precedent in our dynasty for a princess to open a mansion."
Qu Ling immediately hugged the princess tighter, rubbing his cheek against her temples. "My aunt and sister love me so much, they gave me the Princess's Mansion. It's not that difficult."
She blinked. "Isn't it, Aunt?"
The eldest princess laughed heartily at this rare act of coquettishness.
"Okay, okay, give A Ling the Princess's Mansion."
She held Qu Ling in her arms and said, "Auntie will give you whatever our A-Ling wants."
Pei Jingming looked at this scene and the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously.
The political situation was treacherous, and he and the princess were always on edge. It had been a long time since he saw the princess so relaxed.
Qu Ling knew very well when to play the role of a good boy, which made Princess Bo smile.
After the jokes, we got down to business.
"Song Yuzhen met with the wife of Marquis Jingwei. She must be trying to take advantage of my wedding to make some moves."
Pei Jingming also became serious, "Before His Majesty left the palace, he summoned Song Guang alone. What he said is unknown."
"On the second day of the New Year at the Song family's, I begged His Majesty to come to my wedding banquet, and he agreed. However, the situation changed so quickly that His Majesty won't be coming," Qu Ling said. "But my aunt and the Crown Prince will definitely be there, and my sister will be there too."
While the emperor and Hou Xu were away from Beijing, the Song family wanted to catch them all at the wedding banquet.
If Song Guang and Song Zhang do this, they will definitely be discovered.
Song Yuzhen is the most suitable.
No one would be watching her and the wife of Marquis Jingwei all the time.
No one would even associate the two of them together.
She approached the wife of Marquis Jingwei, sent secret guards into the mansion, and drugged the wine at the wedding banquet.
The poison will be discovered, so just put in something that makes the bones and muscles limp.
No one will know that this is the work of the Song family.
All the charges can be pinned on the Marquis of Jingwei's Mansion.
At that time, Song Guang went to the palace as a powerful official to welcome back the emperor and the only princess, and continued to wield power in the court.
"When did Song Yuzhen start planning this?" The eldest princess frowned.
This girl, who doesn't show off, has great abilities.
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