Song Chengze looked up at her and asked, "Are you sure that the news you heard about the Rui Palace before is accurate?"
Meng Qi looked him straight in the face. "Your Highness, I still say the same thing. There's no such thing as an unbreakable castle. And if someone within this castle deliberately spreads information, no matter how high the walls are, it's useless. Think about it, a young lady like me, living in a secluded mansion, would hear about what's going on in the palace. Although I might have deliberately asked people to find out about it before I marry into the palace, information that's easily discovered is truly disadvantageous."
Song Chengze nodded. "That's right, I was negligent. I used to focus solely on the outside world, thinking that as long as the inner house remained peaceful and nothing serious happened, everything would be fine. You can do what you want. If you can find one or two suspects, that would be great. If not, it would be good to set some rules. Even if you... act according to the rules in the future, that would be great too."
Meng Qi said, "Thank you for your trust, Your Highness, and for the matter concerning the eldest young master."
Song Chengze sighed, "I'm truly incompetent. If it weren't for Mo Ge'er, I might have to think about your decision on how to deal with Matron Hai for a while longer."
"You don't have to blame yourself. You've already been overwhelmed by the affairs outside, especially with the recent insurgency of several princes. How could you have the energy to worry about the inner chambers? Besides, Xiao Lin is the eldest young master's aunt, so of course she cares about him. It's just that she's too utilitarian and forgets the priorities."
"Ready to make a move? How did you tell?" Song Chengze asked.
Meng Qi thought for a moment. "That Prince Duan came at night that day. This is something special. From what I know, Prince Duan doesn't seem to come to our house easily. Also, the last time I went to the palace, I saw him and Princess Duan were upset. Although I was far away and couldn't hear what they were saying, Princess Duan's face looked strange. She lowered her head, as if she was listening to a lecture. After Prince Duan left, Princess Duan didn't return to the main hall, but instead spoke for a long time with a low-ranking palace maid."
"Oh? I haven't heard you mention this."
Meng Qi smiled. "It's not that I don't want to tell the prince, it's just that we just reached an agreement. There are some things I want to know before I tell you. I don't remember much about that maid. I didn't have time to look at her more last time. I was thinking of going to the palace tomorrow to see if there was a chance to meet her. It's not right for a princess to talk to a low-ranking maid from Kunning Palace for so long."
Song Chengze was very surprised. He didn't expect Meng Qi to be so meticulous. Moreover, she began to observe him closely before he decided to reach an agreement with her.
If she could continue to be so attentive and help him keep an eye on the movements of the harem, it would be a great help to him.
However, he couldn't express his opinion yet. After all, for him, everything he was going to do next was a big deal. Just like she had just said, everyone was ready to make a move, and the final target would be the Crown Prince. Before that, he was just a stumbling block in his way.
"It's amazing that you're so thoughtful. You've saved me a lot of trouble in the palace."
Meng Qi smiled playfully, "Now you believe I can help you more, right?"
Song Chengze also laughed, "Didn't you say that you wanted me to continue testing you? What, are you proud?"
Meng Qi tilted her head, looking thoughtful. "It's not pride, it's the joy of being recognized. To be praised by the prince is the greatest honor for me. As long as you believe in me, I will definitely bring you more surprises, not just in the palace, but perhaps in every prince's mansion."
Song Chengze didn't think Meng Qi was bragging. For some things, women's attention to each other was more direct than men's, and the effect would be better.
"Okay, I'm looking forward to your surprise. If you can find out by going to the palace tomorrow, that would be even better. If not, don't alarm them yet. After all, it's not the right time yet."
Meng Qi nodded. "I know. I heard that the emperor has gotten much better these past few days. Once the emperor is better, they naturally won't dare to act too much and won't be so anxious."
Song Chengze squinted his eyes and looked at Meng Qi. Her young face was not made up, showing a healthy glow, and her watery eyes were full of clarity. It seemed that the words "pride", "domineering", "naive" and "willful" were not referring to her at all.
Song Chengze never doubted the information he had learned about Meng Qi, especially since he had personally witnessed her chasing Hong Zhe with her skirt lifted. But after she married him, she treated him with such a face. He didn't know what had happened to her that caused such a big change.
But after what happened with Prince Duan that day, Song Chengze didn't want to delve into it any further. Just like Meng Qi said, time will tell, so let her prove it. Besides, what she just said was indeed what he needed right now.
Meng Qi's past reputation, on the other hand, made her more suitable for finding out some information. Just think about it, who would care too much about a woman who is ignorant and whose heart is not with her husband?
"Anyway, I'm very grateful for your support in this matter with Matron Hai."
Song Chengze waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this. Originally, it was you who should be concerned about the affairs of the inner house. Since you have other ideas, then follow your ideas. I just want to see the final results."
"Has the young master chosen a house?"
Song Chengze shook his head. "Cheng Qian is still selecting. Although moving to the outer courtyard is simple, some things need to be prepared. Including the servants around him, the eunuchs and maids in charge of the house, etc."
When Meng Qi heard the name Cheng Qian, she was stunned at first. How could she have forgotten this person? Cheng Qian was the ceremonial officer of the Rui Wang Mansion. Based on what she observed in her previous life, this person was not very valued by Song Chengze. He was only arranged to the Rui Wang Mansion by the Ministry of Clan Affairs, so he was only responsible for the job that he was supposed to do.
He has never been able to participate in Song Chengze's core meeting.
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