Chapter 223 Kill Him
Qu Ling got the list written by Prince Yi and sold him out.
The clan members in the capital were in a panic and wanted to skin Prince Yi alive.
When they learned that he had been granted a divorce, they all came up to him and mocked him.
Even Prince Jian was blamed, "Why did you choose such a fool?"
They turned around and wrote memorials to the emperor to express their loyalty. They never dared to discuss state affairs again and said that they had nothing to do with those officials.
He spoke in a series of words, but he did not slacken his interrogation of Prince Ping at all.
There are quite a few who try to take advantage of the situation.
Zhao Yuanrong said, "These people will only be honest when they die."
Qu Ling deeply agreed.
The ten-day deadline for Prince Yi’s Mansion is getting closer.
But even if Concubine Feng was sold, the dowry could not be paid back.
"Princess, he really can't afford it. What are you going to do?" Guanqi rubbed his hands in preparation.
"Then let's settle the accounts with the palace." Qu Ling said.
Wang Linghe, no, now called You Ziyin, brought her news that the few remaining businesses in the Wang Mansion had been cut off by her, and it was impossible for them to provide Nian Sihua's dowry.
Prince Yi apparently discovered this while he was collecting money.
He was furious and went crazy when he realized that it was the You's Company that was behind this.
"Your Highness, this Yushi business is backed by Princess Jia'an," said the steward.
"Don't you think this prince knows? A merchant dares to touch the things in the palace. It's simply outrageous."
He called Zhao Chongli and said, "Have the Jinwu Guards find a reason to destroy a few shops. If the owner of the You family shows up, bring him to me."
Zhao Chongli was in a dilemma.
His father didn't know yet that no one in the Jinwu Guard took him seriously.
He wanted to destroy the shop, but no one was willing to go with him.
"Father, why bother letting others talk about you?" Zhao Chongli quickly offered advice. "Perhaps Qu Ling is just waiting for you to make a mistake."
"Then what do you say we should do? If we can't get the dowry, Qu Ling will definitely find a way to check the accounts."
By then, his recruitment of soldiers and horses will no longer be concealed, and that will be the best evidence of treason.
"My son thinks that he won't take the money."
Zhao Chongli said, "Father, don't worry. Let's destroy the evidence first, and then ask the uncle from the Jiangnan Nian family to come. As long as the uncle promises not to ask for a dowry, that will be enough."
Prince Yi's eyes lit up.
"Okay, I'll do as you say. I'll send someone to pick up your uncle now."
Zhao Chongli's eyes were gloomy. If his uncle came, his mother would have no way to survive.
But this is not his fault.
Although the dowry issue was resolved, Prince Yi still felt a little upset.
On the last day of the ten-day deadline, it was already late at night when Qu Ling received the letter.
"Princess, thieves broke into Miss Ziyin's house, killed several guards, stole some gold and silver, and set fire to the house."
"Is she hurt?"
"No, the fire was put out, and Miss Ziyin was taken away by people from Jingzhao Prefecture."
Qu Ling stood up and said, "I understand."
In the government office of Jingzhao Prefecture, You Ziyin was tied up, and opposite him was Prince Yi who was holding a whip.
"It was my house that was burned, but the Lord tied me up. Isn't that a bit unreasonable?" She didn't show any panic.
"It turns out that the shopkeeper of the You family is such a young lady."
Prince Yi snorted coldly, "However, you are very courageous. You dare to touch my business."
"Your Highness must have misunderstood," You Ziyin said with surprise. "Even if I had a hundred guts, I wouldn't dare touch your things."
"You still dare to quibble,"
Prince Yi whipped him.
You Ziyin cursed in his heart because of the pain.
But he said, "It must be that my men were ignorant and offended the prince. How about this? I will pay back ten times the money the palace lost. Oh no, a hundred times."
Prince Yi raised his whip again and said, "It seems that your You family really has mountains of gold and silver that can never be squandered."
You Ziyin flattered, "That can't be compared to Your Highness. Your Highness, if you just move your finger, wouldn't my You family be wiped out?"
"Stop your slick talk here," Prince Yi was not fooled. "I want to ask you, is it Qu Ling who is behind you?"
"Your Highness is too kind to me," You Ziyin said cunningly, "If I had the princess's support, would I still be tied up here?"
Prince Yi was furious.
She was tied here because she took the initiative and attacked unexpectedly.
"Manager You, how about I discuss a business deal with you?"
Prince Yi changed the subject.
"I will take all the business from the prince." You Ziyin smiled.
"In that case, how about you sign a marriage contract with my youngest son?"
"OK."
You Ziyin said, "My parents are both deceased, and there are no elders in my family. I have signed the marriage agreement, and it is final. The prefect is here, and he has affixed his seal. Now our two families are in-laws."
Jingzhao Yin was sweating profusely.
He looked around from time to time, wondering why the princess hadn't come yet.
Prince Yi was half-believing and half-doubting, "Are you really willing to serve me?"
"Do I have any other choice?" You Ziyin looked at the rope around his body.
“Hahahahahahaha.”
Prince Yi burst into laughter.
"Okay, this king likes people like you who know what's interesting."
The marriage certificate was quickly written and You Ziyin signed it without hesitation. Jingzhao Yin went to stamp it with a disheartened heart, praying in his heart that the princess would not implicate himself.
Even after the marriage certificate was stamped, Jingzhao Yin did not see Qu Ling appear.
Instead, You Ziyin said, "Your Majesty, can you let me go now? I'm here to report a crime. If I'm detained for too long, it will easily lead to misunderstandings."
"Let's go."
"I heard that the prince and princess are getting divorced and want to return the princess's dowry. I wonder if I can do my bit to help?"
"You are so thoughtful," Prince Yi was in a good mood. "You don't need to put in any effort for the dowry. In the future, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to do your best."
After You Ziyin left, Prince Yi's confidant said, "Your Majesty, you can't trust everything a businessman says."
"She is just a girl, and there are many ways to control her." Prince Yi didn't care.
After signing the marriage certificate, the entire Youshi Company would be in his pocket.
"Remember, the king has not been here today."
Prince Yi put on a black cloak and left through the back door of Jingzhao Prefecture.
The carriage only went one alley before it stopped.
"What's wrong?"
Prince Yi lifted the curtain of the carriage and found that the guards accompanying him had fallen to the ground.
In front of the carriage stood a man also wearing a black cloak.
"Kill him."
The cold voice made Prince Yi's expression change drastically.
"Qu Ling, you..."
Chi Yuan flipped down from the roof of the car and pierced his throat with a sword.
Prince Yi covered his throat with his hands, blood gushing out from between his fingers.
He looked in disbelief at Qu Ling, who was becoming increasingly mysterious in the night.
He still couldn't believe that she dared to kill him, the prince, so openly in the capital.
Prince Yi fell back into the carriage, and with his remaining consciousness he saw Qu Ling coming towards him.
"I was going to kill you later."
That beautiful face was full of impatience.
"But you're really annoying."
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