"After this incident, what will Ms. Zhang do?" Yuan Dong asked.
"Hasn't she been sick all the time? It's not good to be sick in winter, and it's the end of the year. Don't let her pass on her illness to others. Just send her to the farm to recuperate." Meng Qi said coldly.
Yuan Dong nodded, "Yes, I know what to do."
"You don't have to do it. There's no need to dirty your hands. Let Wang Chenghai do it."
As the two were talking, Yuan Yuetong received a message saying that Wang Chenghai wanted to see him.
Wang Chenghai walked in with two letters. "Princess, this is Xiao Xizi's reply to Li Mancang, and there is also a second letter from Li Mancang."
Meng Qi nodded. "What did Xiao Xizi say in his reply?"
"First, he asked if Li Mancang was okay, then told him that no one had contacted him. He also said that they were in the courtyard outside the city, and he had already packed up and moved all his things there."
Seeing Meng Qi's puzzled expression, Wang Chenghai continued, "I have already asked Li Mancang about this. It turns out he bought a courtyard for himself outside the city with fields and land. Xiao Chunzi has already gone to see it. Wow, it's filled with so many good things, and there are servants to serve him."
Meng Qi snorted coldly, "What a jerk Li Mancang is! He lost all his wealth because of gambling, but he still has the ability to build a family business. It seems that those who took advantage of him gave him a lot of benefits."
Wang Chenghai nodded and said, "I don't know if that person will contact Xiao Xizi this time. Last time, he hung up the token according to Li Mancang's instructions, but no one showed up." There was deep disappointment in his tone.
"Li Mancang left in a hurry last time, so it's understandable that she didn't dare to act rashly. I also think that her superiors didn't give her any instructions, so she's not in a hurry. With the foreshadowing from last time and these two letters, I believe that she, like Xiao Xizi, will believe that Li Mancang has arrived safely and without any accidents."
"Yes, then I will arrange for someone to deliver this letter to Xiao Xizi. Is it okay for the princess not to read the contents?"
"No need. I trust you to do the job. Let the people in the mansion, especially those in the east courtyard, know about this situation."
Wang Chenghai listened to Meng Qi's praise and nodded happily, "There is one more thing I need to report to the princess."
"What's up?"
"The matter of Aunt Bai's brother has been investigated thoroughly."
"Oh? Is it the one who lives in Guan's house?"
Wang Chenghai nodded excitedly. "That's right. Jiang Wu's investigation revealed that after Bai Yi Niang's brother redeemed himself, he used the money to start his own business. At first, he was doing well and even bought a yard. Bai Yi Niang even found a wife for him. But one time, while he was out delivering goods, he ran into bandits. Not only did they steal the goods and money, they also beat her brother up, hitting him on the head with a rock. He happened to be encountered by the second master of the Guan family, and although he was rescued, he sustained a brain injury and became a fool."
Meng Qi was a little surprised. "Then how did the Guan family find Bai? I mean, if it was really a coincidence, how did the Guan family know that he was Bai's brother?"
"It was said by the servant who followed her brother."
"Ha." Meng Qi sneered, "So this bandit is picking on Bai's younger brother."
"Princess, how are you going to deal with Aunt Bai next?" Wang Chenghai's eyes were gleaming with brilliance.
"I originally wanted to keep her for a while to lure her out. But it seems she doesn't even know she's here for Prince Duan. There's no point in keeping someone like her around. We'll have to find someone to watch over her and be on guard against her."
Wang Chenghai rubbed his hands and said, "I just remembered something."
"What?"
"A while ago, Concubine Lin's friend Liu Nian mentioned that every year around this time, Concubine Bai would go to the temple to raise money for her parents. The prince had approved this, and every year he would arrange a carriage to take her to the mountain."
"you mean……"
"I think that the mountain road is difficult to walk on because of the cold weather and the slippery roads. There is a possibility of accidents." Wang Chenghai said softly with his eyes narrowed.
Meng Qi nodded, "Okay, go make the arrangements. Just find a place for the person who died suddenly."
Wang Chenghai replied, "Roland, who was with Concubine Li, came back the other day."
"Oh? She stayed home for quite a long time this time."
"Yes, but I didn't think it through enough. I didn't think of sending someone to monitor where her family has been going these days." Wang Chenghai said regretfully.
Meng Qi waved her hand. "It has nothing to do with you. We didn't take her seriously in the first place. It's not too late to keep an eye on her now."
Wang Chenghai nodded. "After Luo Lan came back, she first went back to Jinmo Residence to put her things away, then went to the courtyard of the eldest young master in the outer courtyard to find Baochun. The two chatted for a long time."
"Baochun? Is she good friends with Baochun?"
Wang Chenghai nodded. "She and Baochun were both hired as servants. They both worked in the main kitchen at the beginning. There is also Liunian who is by Concubine Lin's side. They usually have a good relationship with each other."
Meng Qi hummed, stood up, and tapped her hands on the table. "It's a pity that Mrs. Li rarely leaves the courtyard. If we want to know more about Roland, it's really difficult to take action."
"What does the princess wish to explore?"
"I always feel like it's unusual for her to be home for so long this time. I don't know if it's because of something for Li, or if there's something wrong with her. I remember Baochun and Liunian were both family-born children, and she was bought in from outside. The good relationship between the three of them is enough to prove that this Roland is smart."
Wang Chenghai thought for a moment and said, "It's hard to check and control anything at Jinmoju, but it's possible at the young master's place."
"you mean……"
"Xiao Shunzi saw that Luolan went to the Baochun House with a bundle. I want to find out what's in that bundle."
Meng Qi nodded. "Okay, I have a feeling this Roland is not simple. Keep a close eye on her."
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