Song Ning then realized that the person had reported the news that Jiang Shuyue had been kidnapped.
"Your Highness, I came here precisely for this matter. Peony, who serves Sister Jiang, has already told me that they came for me. Your Highness, do you know why they don't want me to associate with Sister Jiang?"
Princess Jianing dismissed the people kneeling on the ground and sighed, "Alas, this matter is rather complicated."
"Shu Yue was switched at birth, and although she was later returned to her biological mother, they were never close..."
The more Princess Jianing spoke, the wider Song Ning's eyes widened.
What a melodramatic plot! Jiang Shuyue actually has such a past.
Sister Jiang was switched at birth. She thought it was a coincidence, but it turned out to be her biological mother's scheme. Later, she was even disliked by her biological mother. Despite being a talented person, she could only hide behind her younger brother and could not see the light of day.
It was because of her that Jiang Shuyue finally learned to resist and no longer allowed herself to be manipulated by Consort Shu and the Qin family.
However, after Jiang Shuyue changed, Consort Shu and the Qin family became uneasy.
If people knew that Jiang Shuyue was responsible for the floods in the south, the refugees besieging the city, the reform of the military system in the court, and the Ministry of Works' water conservancy projects, then Jiang Yuande would be finished.
His Majesty already disliked this son, and now he has finally managed to gain favor with His Majesty through stolen merit.
If such news were to get out, Jiang Yuande would be completely out of the running for the position of Crown Prince.
I was thinking that since Jiang Shuyue was gone, I could just find someone else.
Consort Shu and the Qin family had tried it before, but in the end, Jiang Yuande angered His Majesty.
Those outside who are smarter than Jiang Shuyue do not understand His Majesty, let alone fathom his heart.
While she understands His Majesty better than Jiang Shuyue, she lacks a deep understanding of the situation in the Jin Dynasty and cannot offer timely advice.
There's no other way; now Consort Shu and the Qin family can only rely on Jiang Shuyue.
Last time, Consort Shu originally intended to hand over Song Ning to test the Duke's family's attitude, but she didn't expect to completely anger Jiang Shuyue.
These days, they really keep their word and don't offer any suggestions whatsoever.
Consort Shu and the Qin family were anxious and sent many people to negotiate, but Jiang Shuyue simply wouldn't listen.
There was no other way but to target Song Ning.
Perhaps it's a mindset of those in power, but the methods they always come up with are to make the other party submit. Unfortunately, neither Song Ning nor Jiang Shuyue responds to force; the more they try to force them, the less they yield.
Princess Jianing was also furious. After all, Prince Jiang Yuande was involved. In the past, their Duke's Mansion had always turned a blind eye, but this time, the Qin family had really gone too far.
Jiang Yuande was never cut out to inherit the throne. If he were to actually ascend to the throne, the fall of the Jin Dynasty would likely be imminent.
"Don't worry, leave this to me. The Qin family has been arrogant for too long; it's time to teach them a lesson."
"Your Highness, do you need my help?"
"No for now. You should go home first so your family won't worry. Leave the rest to me."
They came in sneaking around, but now that they're leaving, they'll leave openly and honestly.
Even if they had a hundred times the courage, they wouldn't dare to hijack the Duke's carriage.
After Song Ning left, Princess Jianing entered the palace. It is said that shortly after she entered, His Majesty flew into a rage.
Under the emperor's nose, even a princess is dared to be kidnapped. What kind of behavior is this?
This is clearly a blatant disrespect for His Majesty and imperial authority.
Therefore, when Princess Jianing left the palace, His Majesty sent people to search the entire city.
Although His Majesty does not usually pay much attention to his daughter Jiang Shuyue, he is not completely indifferent to her either.
After all, the disappearance of a princess was a major event that shocked the court and the public.
Even with such a grand display, Consort Shu and the Qin family remained completely calm.
After all, no one would believe that a mother would harm her own daughter.
Once the deed is done, what difference does it make if Jiang Shuyue is brought back in the future?
They still have to obey.
That day, Chai Qing suddenly brought news that the second young master of the Qin family had been spending half a month in brothels and had finally left today. He had returned home last night and had not come out since.
How did you know?
Chai Qing scratched his head sheepishly: "I know someone there. He told me about it. I thought this news might be useful to you, so I came to report it."
Princess Jianing once said that Consort Shu had previously intended to betroth Sister Jiang to this man, the second young master of the Qin family.
However, the second young master of the Qin family has a bad reputation; he indulges in drinking, gambling, and whoring, and is not a good person.
“Go follow him and see where he goes next.”
"good."
I heard that the second young master of the Qin family spends all his time in brothels. Even when he goes out, he always ends up spending the night in a brothel. He rarely goes home more than a few days a month.
But now, for the first time ever, I'm spending the night at home, which makes me think a lot.
At dusk, Chai Qing finally returned.
“Miss, just now, the second young master of the Qin family left the manor and was escorted to a residence by the Qin family. It was Minister Qin who personally escorted him there.”
Such a strong emphasis suggests they're planning something bad.
Where is that house?
"In Osmanthus Lane, not far from the West Gate, go in and walk through two alleys, then take the third door on your right."
Song Ning had a guess in mind and immediately looked at Chai Qing: "Let's go take a look."
Chai Qing was taken aback and looked out the window: "Miss Song, there are quite a few people outside. If we go out now, it might be difficult to get away."
"You have quite a few of you, right? If you all team up, can't you hold them off?"
"That's no problem."
"You hold them back, I'll go alone."
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