Chapter 206 Conspiracy
When the invitation was delivered to the Marquis' Mansion, Qu Ling was not there.
In the morning, she received the imperial edict conferring the title of princess, and in the afternoon she went out to Fengzuilou.
The carriage stopped at the back door of Fengzuilou and went to the private room with ease. Wang Linghe had prepared tea and snacks and had been waiting for a long time.
"Congratulations, Princess." Wang Linghe saluted with a smile.
Qu Ling waved his hand, "You're quite quick with news."
There is a box on the table.
"These are gifts for the princess," Wang Linghe said. "First, to congratulate her on her wedding, and second, to congratulate her on her title."
She pushed the box to Qu Ling.
Qu Ling was in no hurry to open it. He took a sip of tea and asked, "How is the Wang family doing lately?"
"Thanks to the princess," Wang Linghe's eyes flashed with joy, "Ever since Qu Lianting married in, Bai Shuang has been by her side, offering her advice and strategies, and the battle with the Ji family has been in full swing."
"Ji is too busy taking care of himself to keep an eye on me."
Qu Ling smiled, "Is the white frost still useful?"
When Wang Linghe mentioned Bai Shuang, his expression was complicated. "It's useful."
It's more than just useful. Playing with Ji's mother and son is like playing with a dog.
Ji was already very fond of Wang Jue, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that she doted on him.
Bai Shuang not only instigated a rift between Wang Chan and Ji Shi, but also used Wang Chan's hand to cripple Ji Shi's nephew.
This solved Wang Linghe's troubles.
Wang Zhongshan never mentioned marrying Wang Linghe to the Ji family again.
"She's quite a character," Wang Linghe said with admiration. "She not only controls Wang Yan, but also my father."
Ji was so anxious that his mouth was full of blisters.
The things she was most proud of, Bai Shuang was purer than her.
Wang Linghe and Bai Shuang have no connection at all.
If Qu Lianting falls into Wang Linghe's hands, she will teach her a lesson.
However, Ji thought Bai Shuang was Wang Linghe's man, so he asked the entire Ji family to put all their efforts into investigating the collusion between the two.
The more we investigate, the clearer the truth becomes.
She was no match for Bai Shuang, and she became distracted as she watched her husband and son drift further and further away from her.
The more confused your mind is, the more anxious you will be to do things.
The more anxious you are, the more mistakes you make.
Wang Linghe watched Ji's fury and desperate behavior every day, and he ate a few more bowls of rice.
"It seems that the Wang family will soon cease to exist." Qu Ling smiled at Wang Linghe.
All the business outside was taken over by Wang Linghe in the name of the You family.
The inner house was almost cleaned up by the white frost.
Wang Linghe was a little dazzled by Qu Ling's smile.
He quickly lowered his head, opened the box and pushed it to Qu Ling again.
"These are all gambling debts owed by Wang Yan," Wang Linghe said. "The princess allowed Qu Rui to get close to Wang Yan and led him step by step to where he is today."
Qu Rui is Qu Lianting's brother, so Wang Yan will have fewer doubts about him.
Wang Linghe never gets involved in gambling houses or brothels.
Those gambling houses are all in Qu Ling's hands.
"Princess, now that you have the support of the new emperor, it shouldn't be a problem for you to help me deal with Wang Qin and Wang Zhongshan." Wang Linghe was no longer as nervous as before in front of Qu Ling, but seemed more relaxed.
"No problem. Pick a nice day and I'll send someone to collect the debt."
After talking about the Wang family, Qu Ling finally talked about the purpose of his visit today. "It's only right to reciprocate. Miss Wang, please help me with something."
"At the princess' command."
"Keep an eye on Prince Yi's Mansion and try to cut off their business." Qu Ling said.
If you want to enter the court and achieve something, you cannot do it without money.
The salary of the clan members is pitifully small.
Once you receive a gift from someone, it will give the Censorate a handle.
If you are left with no other options and borrow money at high interest rates, you will be stepping into the abyss.
Merchants have a low status and are looked down upon by the world.
But without these money, you can't move forward.
Wang Linghe was very straightforward, "No one can stop the business of the royal palace."
"You are not an ordinary person," Qu Ling raised an eyebrow and looked at her, "Prince Yi is a powerful nobleman, and you have this princess behind you, what are you afraid of?"
Wang Linghe laughed and said, "To do something this big, I have to report to the princess at all times. Could it be that we'll still meet at Fengzuilou in the future?"
Qu Ling took off a jade ring from his finger and threw it to her, "Come to the princess's mansion to find me."
After Qu Ling left, Wang Linghe put the still-warm ring on his own hand and said, "It turns out our fingers are the same size."
She instructed her entourage, "The last time the fleet brought back a box of gems, we need to make them into head ornaments and a few rings. Hurry!"
Next time she goes to the princess's mansion, she will send it to the princess.
Such a beautiful person must look amazing wearing those sparkling things.
Qu Ling returned to the Marquis' Mansion and saw the servants busy at work.
Some were carrying boxes and crates, some were packing things, and some were cleaning the yard. It was a scene of bustling activity.
"What's this for?"
Chi Yuan came out quickly from the door.
While in mourning at home, he dressed much more casually, wearing a blue shirt and his hair loosely tied up with a green jade hairpin, lacking some of the sharpness of an official.
"The princess is back," he said with a smile on his lips, helping her up personally. "Pack your things, let's move to the princess's mansion."
Qu Ling raised an eyebrow, "What did you call me?"
"Princess," Chi Yuan said with a teasing look in his eyes, "Are you going to call me madam?"
Qu Ling put her hand on the back of his hand in a pretentious manner, "Serve this princess well, and there will be a reward."
The two walked through the courtyard and returned to Shuofeng Courtyard.
Chi Yuan ordered someone to bring warm water for Qu Ling to wash his hands, and then instructed the kitchen, "Bring up the mung bean and lily soup."
Tingqin couldn't help but tease, "I have no place to use my skills. The prince consort has taken all my work."
After Qu Ling sat down, Chi Yuan knelt on one knee in front of her and wiped her hands.
"Are you willing to live with me in the princess's mansion?" Qu Ling asked.
Hearing this, Chi Yuan raised his head with tenderness in his eyes, "I'm sorry that you've stayed with me in the Marquis' Mansion for the past few days."
"It is thanks to the princess that I, the consort, am able to live in your majesty's private residence."
"The water is ready." Tingqin came over and said.
Qu Ling pulled his hand back and lifted Chi Yuan's chin. "Okay, now I order you to help me bathe."
Chi Yuan's eyes suddenly turned deep, "I obey your command."
When the two came out of the purification room, dusk had already enveloped the courtyard.
There was still moisture on the ends of Chi Yuan's hair. He walked to the desk and took out a gold-embossed post.
"It was sent from Prince Yi's Mansion."
Qu Ling unfolded it and took a look.
The post was written by Princess Yi.
After inviting her to the Heavenly Sacrifice Ceremony, she went to the palace to appreciate the flowers and apologized for Prince Yi's rudeness yesterday.
Qu Ling laughed heartily, "I was just worrying about how to enter the palace, and then they handed me a letter."
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