Chapter 722 What do you say your names are?
Just as Qiao Qinghe was carefully analyzing Li Sanqi's scheme with A Shuang, Li Sanqi was also listening to Xiu Wen's report.
"Princess, the Qiao family in Nancheng sent out four invitations today. Besides our family, the other three families are the Marquis of Enping's family, the Marquis of Yongning's family, and the Duke of Jin's family."
"These families all have very close ties with the Qiao family in Nancheng."
"It seems that Madam Qiao has something important to tell everyone."
"But unfortunately, our invitation was stopped by the gatekeeper and failed to reach you."
"What should we do?"
Although Wenxiu had reported the incident to Li Sanqi, Li Sanqi was preoccupied with missing Wenxiu and didn't come up with any solutions.
Just because the princess doesn't care about her, it doesn't mean she can be indifferent to it as well.
So, after leaving the princess's study, she arranged for others to serve the princess, while she went down to arrange for someone to inquire about the matter of sending invitations to the Qiao residence.
The news she gathered made her anxious and upset, so she rushed over to report it.
Li Sanqi finally faced the matter squarely, "Are you sure you only invited the four of us?"
Xiuwen nodded and said with certainty, "Confirmed. The invitations were personally delivered by Miss A Shuang, who serves Old Madam Qiao."
"Looks like this is no small matter!" Li Sanqi said casually.
Xiuwen quickly chimed in, "That's right. Princess, what do you think we should do about this?"
"How about I make a trip to the Qiao residence in the south of the city and retrieve the invitation?"
Li Sanqi nodded: "You really need to make this trip."
"You will personally go to the Qiao residence in Nancheng first thing tomorrow morning to apologize and pick up the invitation."
"When you go, bring a box of Wenxiu's portraits with you."
Xiuwen was taken aback, but then he understood his princess's intention.
"Princess, rest assured, I will let Old Madam Qiao know about your longing and affection for Wenxiu."
"When the old lady sees these paintings you made for Wenxiu, she will surely understand your situation."
At this point, Xiuwen couldn't help but complain, "That prince consort is really something! Wenxiu only talked back to him a few times, and he treated her so cruelly!"
"Not only did it cause you to fall seriously ill, it also caused you to have a falling out with the Qiao family."
"Princess, you can't continue to spoil the prince consort and the Fu family like this!"
They're practically riding on your head!
Li Sanqi gave a wry smile. "It's all my fault for misjudging people."
“Growing up in a farmhouse means you’re an honest man, easy to manipulate.”
Who would have thought that a farmer's son could harbor such wolfish ambitions!
She always thought that she was the one in control between herself and Fu Wenqing.
It wasn't until Wenxiu was shot to death with an arrow that she realized Fu Wenqing had long been beyond her control.
Who is that archery expert?
Who was the person who secretly monitored the Qiao residence and brought Zhuxi back?
How did a farmer's son with no background find these top-notch masters?
At that moment, she realized clearly that perhaps Fu Wenqing's approach to her from the beginning, his seduction of her, his honesty towards her after marriage, his scheming for her, and his self-destruction to cover for her... it was all just his bewitching of her, all his means of manipulating her.
He wasn't trying to help her rise to power; he was completely ruining her future!
After returning from the Qiao residence, she still harbored doubts about whether Old Master Zhong was actually Min Ji.
They remain steadfast in their chosen path.
However, after she saw through Fu Wenqing's true colors, she suddenly realized that she hadn't even recognized the person next to her in bed, so how could she still be so stubborn?
Therefore, she must win back Madam Qiao's heart! Win back Madam Qiao's support! And even more importantly, win back the support of the forces behind Madam Qiao!
Seeing that Li Sanqi remained silent for a long time, Xiuwen couldn't help but speak up to comfort her, "Princess, don't be sad. Don't we already have a plan?"
"Let's take advantage of the Qiao family's invitation to deal with the entire prince consort's family!"
Li Sanqi grasped Xiuwen's hand and said gratefully, "Thanks to you for taking care of everything for me."
Xiuwen dared not bow and quickly replied, "Princess, please don't say that. This is what I should do."
Li Sanqi smiled at her before asking, "Have you released all the necessary information?"
Xiuwen paused for a moment, "You mean the situation in our manor, and news from the Prince Consort's family?"
"Um."
Xiuwen nodded: "It's all out in the news. Anyone can find out about our household and the Fu family by asking around."
Li Sanqi smiled and said, "In that case, let's make it a fact that the prince consort's parents are going to arrange a concubine for him!"
Xiuwen smiled and replied, "This servant understands."
Li Sanqi continued, "Let them make a scene at the princess's residence tomorrow."
Xiuwen was startled for a moment, but then she immediately understood what her princess meant and quickly replied with a smile, "Princess, don't worry, I will bring Old Madam Qiao to help you out tomorrow!"
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The next morning, Qiao Qinghe was joking with A Shuang, "Should I go to the princess's residence today to accompany her in the play, or should I go tomorrow?"
"Shouldn't we at least resolve the matter concerning the Princess's residence before the banquet?"
The banquet is scheduled for five days from now.
That day was a day off, and Marquis Enping would be present in person.
Ah Shuang nodded in deep agreement, thought for a moment, and suggested, "Madam, why don't you go today?"
“Yesterday I was wronged when I went to deliver the invitation, no, I was disgraced by our household. It is only right and proper for you to go and demand an explanation today.”
Qiao Qinghe nodded with a smile, "You're right, this excuse won't work if we drag it out too long."
The master and servant were chatting and laughing when a maid came in to report that someone from Princess Huaiyang's residence had arrived.
The master and servant exchanged a glance and smiled.
Ah Shuang couldn't help but tease, "Madam, it seems an even more effective excuse has come up."
Qiao Qinghe pointed at A Shuang with her finger, "Are you still joking? Hurry up and invite her in."
"Yes. I'll go right away." Ah Shuang smiled and was about to go out to greet her, but as soon as she reached the door, the person had already come in.
Ah Shuang quickly invited the person in.
There were three people who arrived, with Xiuwen leading the way. Behind her were two maids carrying boxes.
When the three of them arrived in front of Qiao Qinghe, they all respectfully curtsied to her.
"Xiuwen, Axiu, Awen greet the old lady and wish her good health and longevity!"
Qiao Qinghe was about to raise her hand to indicate that they didn't need to stand on ceremony when she couldn't help but ask in surprise, "What did you say your names are?"
“Replying to Madam, my name is Xiuwen, Xiuwen is the reverse of Wenxiu.”
"My name is A-Xiu, the Xiu from Wenxiu."
"My name is Awen, Wen as in Wenxiu."
After hearing the three people introduce themselves, Qiao Qinghe was completely stunned. "Xiuwen, Axiu, Awen..."
Ah Shuang was also seriously injured by Li Sanqi's move, which caused her to have a heart attack.
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