How was it discovered?
Lu Qiqi had no idea that Song Yanqing knew last night that Aunt Ning was not dead.
The fact that Aunt Ning had a red mole behind her ear was something that no outsider could possibly know except for those who were close to her.
After all, the red mole was located in a hidden place and was covered by her hair, making it difficult for people to notice.
Xiangling was able to see it because she was standing behind her mistress, and her angle was perfect for spotting it.
Lu Qiqi asked in confusion, "How exactly did you find out?"
Song Yanqing parted his thin lips slightly and said, "The scents of their face powder are different."
I once went to Aunt Ning's room with the Shadow Guards, and the whole room was filled with the fragrance of plum blossoms.
But the two Tartars who died yesterday had no trace of plum blossom fragrance on them.
Lu Qiqi finally understood why Song Yanqing had made such a guess. She tentatively asked, "Have you ever considered that there might be more than one type of woman's perfume?"
after all.
Throughout history, women have never had too many beautiful dresses, rouge, and face powder; they wish they could possess them all.
Of course, aside from unavoidable factors that prevent them from having a partner, they all want to have a handsome man.
Song Yanqing gently shook her head, denying it without hesitation, "After you left last night, I sent the Shadow Guards to the Wu residence again."
Just as I had guessed, Aunt Ning's room only contained plum blossom-scented face powder.
This was something Lu Qiqi hadn't expected; she hadn't anticipated that Aunt Ning would be so fond of plum blossom perfume.
This is precisely what made Song Yanqing realize something was amiss.
Wu Guangping probably never imagined that he, who thought he had a foolproof plan, would be defeated by the perfume powder in Aunt Ning's room.
It's a pity Wangcai isn't around; otherwise, with his keen sense of smell, he would probably be able to find Aunt Ning out of the border town in no time.
Lu Qiqi asked, "Are there dogs kept in the military camp?"
An Jiu said, "Yes. Fifteen has already taken all the dogs out of the military camp and is searching the entire city."
Song Yanqing arranged everything she could think of, and Lu Qiqi shut up and stopped talking.
Song Yanqing looked at An Jiu in front of him and asked in a low voice, "An Yi led a group of men to the mine last night, and there has been no news back today?"
An Jiu reported truthfully, "No. It must be that the item has not yet been found."
Upon hearing this, Song Yanqing rubbed his fingertips with his right hand for a moment before saying, "Send someone to tell An Yi to speed things up."
An Jiu accepted the order, "Yes, Your Highness."
An Yi was sent away by Song Yanqing last night, and Lu Qiqi knew about this, so she didn't ask.
Lu Qiqi thought that ever since Aunt Ning took over the household, the noblewomen of the border town had practically trampled the gates of the Wu family mansion.
Lu Qiqi said, "After Aunt Ning took over the household, she started to win over the women from various households more frequently, and even led them to do business and make money together."
Song Yanqing knew about this; he had heard Lu Qiqi mention it before.
They even sent Shadow Guards to investigate, but it turned out to be just a few cosmetic shops, with meager profits compared to the wealth earned by the salt merchants of all sizes in the border town.
But now it seems he underestimated the ambition of the women in the border town's mansion to achieve great things.
Lu Qiqi added, "I'm afraid Aunt Ning is using this to deceive the ladies of various households into entrusting their money to her as an investment to make money from money."
Thinking of this.
Lu Qiqi reminded Song Yanqing, "Send someone to spread the word in the border town that Aunt Ning has absconded with the money."
In the border town, any lady who had sent investment funds to Aunt Ning would likely come knocking on her door immediately to inquire about the whereabouts of the funds.
In this way, no lady in the border town would conceal Ning Yiniang's whereabouts or hide her in her home, and the workload of the Shadow Guards' searches would be reduced.
After all, people have always prioritized self-interest in their relationships.
Even though Aunt Ning was eloquent, she had no money in her pocket, which alone would arouse suspicion from the people who took her in.
None of the three people present were stupid.
Song Yanqing and An Jiu instantly understood what Lu Qiqi meant.
This is an attempt to get someone to expose Aunt Ning.
Such ingenuity truly demonstrates that women are just as capable as men.
As if suddenly realizing something, An Jiu exclaimed happily, "The village head is truly talented! I will certainly spread this matter widely."
Lu Qiqi smiled faintly, accepting all of An Jiu's compliments.
She thought that all the information she had now was in place.
So now they just need to wait for news.
Lu Qiqi ran all the way back to the military camp without drinking a drop of water.
Seeing a slight dark circle under her eyes, Song Yanqing subtly pulled her to sit down on a chair.
In his view, the person in front of him was young but had many ideas and liked to take on everything himself, as if he didn't know how to cherish himself.
But he couldn't bear to see her so tired; it would break his heart and make him feel bad.
So Song Yanqing poured Lu Qiqi a glass of water and said softly, "You haven't had a proper rest since last night. After you finish this glass of water, go back and get a good night's sleep."
Lu Qiqi took the water from Song Yanqing and realized she was thirsty, so she drank it all in one gulp.
Knowing she was unfamiliar with the terrain and environment of the border town, she decided it was better to conserve her energy than to suffer in the tent.
Perhaps they can even discover subtle details that have not yet been noticed.
She put down her cup, looked at Song Yanqing, and said, "Alright, I'll go back to my tent to rest first. If you find anything, just let me know."
After saying that, she remembered something else, "An Jiu, if the noble ladies of the border town care about their reputation and no one goes to the Wu residence to ask for their money back, then..."
You can go to the street and find some old women to make a scene at the gate of the Wu mansion. Remember to have them dress up expensively so that no one notices anything amiss immediately.
"As more and more people gather, I don't believe those wealthy ladies will be able to hold back."
After all, people have a herd mentality. When someone defends their interests, there will naturally be followers behind them, or people who speak up for them.
When that time comes, she won't believe that Wu Guangping can remain so calm.
Upon hearing Lu Qiqi's plan, An Jiu couldn't help but secretly give her a thumbs up.
The Shadow Guards are known for their swift and decisive actions, so getting them to deal with a woman was no easy task.
Fortunately, Lu Qiqi came up with a solution and solved a major problem for them.
Having been exhausted for a long time, Lu Qiqi couldn't help but cover her mouth and yawn.
Feeling drowsy, she returned to her tent.
After Lu Qiqi left, Song Yanqing's gentle expression vanished, and he reverted to his stern and indifferent demeanor.
After enjoying Song Yanqing's change of expression, An Jiu took his leave.
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