Meng Qi snorted coldly, "You're so blinded by greed that you can't tell the difference between fish and pearls. What's the point of you going there now? Just stay put. I'm only telling you, don't cause any more trouble, or the prince won't be able to protect your Jiang family."
Hearing this, Jiang stopped and turned around, stepped forward and took Meng Qi's hand, "My dear sister, it was my fault in the past. Please help me this time for the sake of your eldest brother and your two nephews."
Meng Shao also came over, "What will happen to Third Uncle? What will happen to the Third House?"
"What do you think, big brother? This is treason. What do you think Third Uncle will do?"
Meng Shao's face turned pale. Meng Qi really didn't want to say anything more to the couple. Just a warning was enough. Don't try to be clever at this time.
"Grandfather will probably summon you to make arrangements soon. I only have one thing to say: stay put and don't get involved with either the Third House or the Jiang family. From now on, the prince will naturally help you with everything. But if you make decisions on your own, you will be the only ones to bear the consequences if something really happens."
On this day, Song Chengze still didn't come back, but Zhang Decheng brought back a message saying that everything was fine. Meng Qi felt relieved and waited anxiously for news from the Huainan Marquis Mansion.
The wind started to blow outside, and raindrops as big as beans suddenly fell, fast and dense, making Meng Qi's mood even more confused.
After a while, the sky darkened to a frightening degree. Meng Qi stood by the window, impatiently reaching out to ruffle her hair, "No movement yet?"
Yuan Dong looked at the sky outside and wanted to light the oil lamp, but was stopped by Meng Qi.
"Yes, Shitou has been at the gatehouse. Eunuch Wang has also arranged for Xiao Shunzi to guard the second gate. Any news from the Marquis' Mansion will be passed in. You should lie down for a while. You haven't rested well since you came back."
Meng Qi waved her hand. Although she knew the result, the waiting process was too painful. She couldn't imagine what kind of mentality Meng Changfeng had when arranging everything today.
As the two were talking, they saw a man enter the yard. The man stood at the gate of the yard, took off his raincoat and handed it to the gatekeeper, then walked quickly along the corridor towards the main courtyard.
"It's Xiao Shunzi. I'll go out and take a look."
Without waiting for Meng Qi to say anything, Yuan Dong hurried out.
Meng Qi thought for a moment and followed them out of the east room. Just then, she saw Xiao Shunzi wiping his face and talking to Yuan Dong. He looked up and saw Meng Qi, bowed and greeted her, "Princess, someone from the Marquis of Huainan's mansion said that the Marquis has passed away."
Meng Qi knew the outcome clearly and had been waiting for a moment, but when she heard the news, her eyes went dark and her body swayed forward twice.
Yuan Dong quickly reached out to support her, "Princess, be careful."
Meng Qi was helped by Yuan Dong to sit on a chair in the middle hall. "When did it happen?"
Xiao Shunzi whispered, "It is said that the person who reported the news two incense sticks ago was the second steward of the Marquis' Mansion. He is now going to the Prince Shen's Mansion."
Meng Qi nodded and said, "Go to the outer courtyard and tell Zhang Decheng to get ready. I will be back to the Meng family tomorrow morning."
Xiao Shunzi bowed and turned away.
Mama Liu and Yuanyue emerged from the west room, faces filled with shock and disbelief. Meng Qi instructed them, "Mama Liu, pack up and take Yuanyue back with you later. Yuandong, have Wang Chenghai prepare things so you and Mama Liu can go back together today. Don't worry about anything else when you go back; just stay in my mother's yard and follow her orders. Also, keep a close eye on Third Aunt. We don't know if Meng Juan will be back today, so we must not let her take advantage of the chaos to cause any more trouble."
Yuan Dong hurried out upon hearing this. Mother Liu stepped forward worriedly, "Princess, why would the Marquis suddenly..."
Meng Qi calmed down and said, "Maybe the last time I didn't recover completely. After you go back, just do what I asked you to do and ignore the rest." After that, she gave detailed instructions. After Wang Chenghai came in and received Meng Qi's instructions, the group went to the Huainan Marquis Mansion first.
"The prince hasn't come back yet?"
Yuan Dong nodded. "Yes, Xiao Shunzi just came back and said he didn't see the prince. Eunuch Zhang replied, saying, don't worry, Princess. He has arranged for everyone to prepare everything. The paperwork and offerings will be ready tonight."
Before Meng Qi could make any more arrangements, Lixia knocked on the door and walked in holding a plain dress. "Princess, please try it on and see if it fits you."
Meng Qi stood there, letting Yuan Dong put it on for her. "It's amazing how quickly you managed to do it."
Lixia said as she pulled it up and down, "This is what a servant should do. Fortunately, it is only worn when we go there. When we arrive at the Marquis' Mansion, I will naturally prepare mourning clothes for the princess."
Meng Qi sighed, "Go ahead and ask Eunuch Zhang if the prince has any plain clothes. If not, ask for his measurements."
That night, Song Chengze still did not come back. The next morning, it was Song Lu who was waiting for Meng Qi at the second gate.
"The prince has instructed me to come back. I will go back with the princess first."
Meng Qi nodded, "Do you know when the prince can go?"
Song Lu took two steps forward and whispered, "If nothing unexpected happens, the decree regarding Prince Cheng's punishment will be issued tomorrow. The prince brought back the message that the dust must finally be settled."
Meng Qi understood that after putting in so much effort and thought, and even taking the risk of offending the Crown Prince, it would be best if it was a done deal.
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