She covered her mouth and let out a pleasant laugh in front of Lin Qingping.
She raised her head triumphantly and said, "Why wouldn't I dare to come back? Besides, Madam should already know that my return was worthwhile; your son is on my side."
Thinking of Shen Song, Qu Jingyun's face darkened.
She cut to the chase: "Just name your price. What do you want in return for leaving my son?"
Lin Qingping blinked innocently, then smiled and said, "Madam, you really misunderstand us. It's Shen Song who's clinging to me; he can't live without me."
The boastfulness in her words was almost overflowing.
Lin Qingping laughed even more heartily when she saw Qu Jingyun's face darken because of her words.
She had plotted against herself, almost causing her to die in prison, but thankfully her accomplices came to her rescue.
Lin Qingping stood up and walked behind Qu Jingyun.
"Madam Shen, what do you think would happen if I went to the Emperor now and accused him of having the General's Mansion on my side?"
Qu Jingyun gave him a cold look and said, "You will die a terrible death."
"It doesn't matter. Even if I die, my people will rise up, and we will still restore our kingdom. As for you..."
Lin Qingping let out another sneer.
"You can only reunite in hell."
After she finished speaking, she placed a jade pendant on the table.
Qu Jingyun's pupils trembled as she looked at Lin Qingping in disbelief.
This is Shen Yunting's jade pendant. Why is it with Lin Qingping?
Seeing her shocked, Lin Qingping smiled and said, "When Shen Yunting fell off the cliff that day, this jade pendant was on his waist. We also found his body. He fell off the cliff and died. He fell with his group of guards and was turned into a pile of mud."
"Maybe it's already been eaten by dogs."
"Shut up!" Qu Jingyun shouted sternly.
Although he knew that Lin Qingping was saying this on purpose to provoke him, if Shen Yunting hadn't been prepared and had actually fallen off the cliff that day, things might really have turned out as Lin Qingping said.
Just thinking about it makes her feel a chill run down her spine.
Seeing that no one spoke, Lin Qingping burst out laughing.
“Now Shen Cong is so badly beaten he can’t get out of bed, and Shen Song is completely focused on me. The Yin family has stopped caring about you because of Yin Xue’s relationship with Shen Song, and your father doesn’t like you either.”
"Madam Shen, you are all alone and helpless."
After saying that, Lin Qingping let out a few more pleasant chuckles.
It seemed certain that Qu Jingyun could only agree to his request.
Qu Jingyun lowered her eyes, seemingly deep in thought.
Lin Qingping sat down opposite her, leisurely sipping her tea and waiting for Qu Jingyun's reply.
A moment later, Qu Jingyun raised her head.
"I don't believe you have that capability, based solely on the defense map that Qi Mingyue stole for you?"
“But now we have the deployment map, and I’ve already had it verified; the deployment map is genuine.”
After Lin Qingping finished speaking, she became even more arrogant.
At this moment, she no longer took Qu Jingyun seriously.
It was as if she had to obey her own orders.
After waiting for a while without Qu Jingyun speaking, Lin Qingping gradually became impatient.
Lin Qingping slammed her hand on the table. "Are you even listening to me?"
"I'm listening to what you're saying, but there's one thing I need to remind you: don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have the defense map. You don't have the power to overthrow the current royal family."
"I'm incapable?"
Hearing Qu Jingyun's reminder, Lin Qingping was amused.
Then she took out several tokens.
These were the tokens from several city gates.
Qu Jingyun subconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes.
These tokens are no ordinary tokens; they not only grant freedom of movement but also allow the command of city guards.
If Lin Qingping really wanted to rebel under the cover of darkness, it wouldn't be impossible.
Thinking of something, Qu Jingyun stood up and walked towards the door.
As soon as I opened the door, I noticed that many eyes were on me.
There were waiters and customers.
These people are all Lin Qingping's informants.
Lin Qingping grew increasingly smug and said, "Madam Shen, you should now know my strength, right? Have you considered cooperating with us?"
Qu Jingyun closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
When he opened his eyes again, his gaze was clear again.
"Now I am powerless and widowed, just a piece of meat on a chopping board for everyone to manipulate. But I still have to remind you that you don't have that power yet."
Lin Qingping said disdainfully, "I know best whether I have the strength or not. All I need is for Madam Shen to hand over the Tiger Tally of the Shen Family Army to me."
After saying that, Lin Qingping reached out her hand to Qu Jingyun.
Qu Jingyun stood still.
Seeing this, Lin Qingping frowned and impatiently urged, "Aren't you going to give it to me? Do you really want to die?"
"Do you have even a shred of genuine affection for Song'er?" Qu Jingyun changed the subject and asked.
"No," Lin Qingping answered without hesitation.
After saying that, Lin Qingping let out another light sneer.
"If it weren't for the fact that he's the heir apparent, do you think I would be interested in a man like that?"
"But now he's willing to break with his family for you, aren't you even a little bit moved?" Qu Jingyun asked again.
Lin Qingping scoffed, "What does his decision have to do with me? If Madam Shen wants to pin the blame for his arguing with you on me, then you've miscalculated."
Qu Jingyun smiled and didn't argue with her.
She glanced at the door again. "I will consider what you said, but before that, I must remind you that if you want to rebel, you don't have enough people."
Lin Qingping said dismissively, "This is my business and has nothing to do with Madam Shen. Madam Shen, please don't interfere."
"Whatever, I'm leaving now," Qu Jingyun said.
Her purpose in coming here was to find out Lin Qingping's strength, and now that she knows, there's no need for her to stay and take any more risks.
Seeing that she wanted to leave, Lin Qingping frowned, her eyes filled with displeasure.
Lin Qingping reminded her again: "Is Madam Shen really not going to make a statement today?"
"Your sincerity is insufficient, or rather, the strength I see right now is insufficient."
Qu Jingyun lifted her foot and strode out.
Watching her retreating figure, Lin Qingping fell into deep thought.
Just after Qu Jingyun left, a man walked out from behind the screen.
This man is the Fifth Prince with a dark expression.
The Fifth Prince looked at Lin Qingping with displeasure: "Since she won't agree, just kill her and let Shen Song inherit the Shen family army."
Lin Qingping turned around and bowed respectfully to the Fifth Prince, then explained, "Your Highness, please calm down. It's not that I don't want Qu Jingyun to die, but the Tiger Tally hasn't been found yet, so Qu Jingyun cannot die."
"This is really troublesome," the Fifth Prince said with a dark face.
Seeing that he was still unhappy, Lin Qingping couldn't help but say something.
"Fifth Prince, if you hadn't been so cruel to Shen Yue back then, and if Shen Yue hadn't given up on her, perhaps we wouldn't have to put on an act with Qu Jingyun now."
When Shen Yue was mentioned, a ferocious glint flashed in the Fifth Prince's eyes.
He then let out a disdainful snort.
"What do you know? She's just angry. She'll come back on her own in a few days."
Lin Qingping, however, disagreed.
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