Chapter 321 Qin Yu's True Colors? The Intent to Kill Lei!
Li Qingluo looked up, her face frank: "Your Highness, I know that Your Highness once misunderstood me because of the matter concerning Prince Su."
“But I have always been a woman of principle. I have absolutely no intention of marrying into the family of His Highness Prince Su.”
"Your Highness, there is really no need to be angry about this matter."
Princess Qinyu: "A misunderstanding?"
"Li Qingluo, do you think I'm a fool? You think you can fool me?!"
"Don't forget who brought you here today."
It's a killing thunderbolt.
Of course she hadn't forgotten that traitor!
So Li Qingluo was just gambling, gambling on what Sha Lei had said to Princess Qinyu.
If he truly confessed everything and completely betrayed Prince Su, then Li Qingluo would likely be unable to escape Princess Qinyu's grasp today.
But he said he only did what was absolutely in His Highness's best interest.
What exactly is it that he believes is absolutely beneficial to His Highness?
Li Qingluo had not yet figured out the true meaning of Killing Thunder, so he could only continue to feel his way forward.
"Yes. Even the closest guards to His Highness Prince Su obey the Princess's orders. I only realized today how much His Highness Prince Su values her."
"Moreover, His Highness Prince Su is the bright moon in the sky, and His Highness the Princess is a star standing shoulder to shoulder with him."
"I am but a weed in the mountains, how can I be compared to the two of you?"
"Why should Your Highness take your anger out on this commoner because of this matter?"
"Do you really think that His Highness Prince Su, a man of such high moral character, would look up to a commoner like me?"
"It's just that I was once used by Your Highness. I've always been self-aware and would never dare to have any unrealistic ambitions."
"Moreover, my grandmother and I have now left the clan and my family background is no longer even close to that of the Prince Su's mansion. Your Highness, please investigate this matter."
Qinyu figured it out.
She has a strong will to survive.
Moreover, she was very afraid of herself.
However, Li Qingluo did make one correct point.
Duan Rongshi would never look down on her, a mere daughter of a general's family!
Moreover, Li Qingluo is no longer the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion. She is just an old grandmother who was once glorious thirty years ago. What can she bring her now?
With Duan Rongshi's high standards, he doesn't even pay attention to himself, so how could he possibly be interested in this stupid thing who grew up in the mountains?
Princess Qinyu's gaze towards Li Qingluo suddenly held a hint of disdain: "You said your cousin used you..."
"So what is it about you that your cousin would like?"
Qinyu was testing her.
If she dares to deceive me...
Li Qingluo: "Perhaps it's because...this humble woman can cook a few simple dishes?"
Qin Yu sneered: "Isn't that all? If I find out you're not telling the truth, watch out for the lives of your two servants."
"You'd better think carefully before you answer me."
After speaking, Qin Yu stared intently at Li Qingluo, trying to find a weakness in her.
According to Sha Lei, Duan Rongshi saved the old female general's life.
What he's asking for must be something from the Pei family!
Since Pei is a member of the Pei family and has been on the battlefield, perhaps she can also write the Pei family's military treatise?
Moreover, she also owns Tianfeng Trading Company, which even she herself now covets...
If it were in the past, when Qin Yu owned the Lisboa Casino, she would have looked down on Tianfeng Trading Company.
Although his business in Jinling City was overshadowed by that old woman's Minglou, and her business acumen was indeed better than his, one Lisboa Casino was worth more than half of Tianfeng Trading Company!
Therefore, Qinyu has the confidence to back it up.
But now the Lisboa Casino has turned to ashes...
The thought of this made Qin Yu feel a tightness in her chest.
That was the culmination of my years of hard work, how could I not feel heartbroken?
Li Qingluo said anxiously, "Your Highness, please forgive me! Please have mercy on me! They are the kindest people I have been to since I arrived in Jinling!"
"This humble woman... truly does not know if Your Highness has other intentions."
Qin Yu smiled dismissively.
He really is an idiot.
If she can't even see through Duan Rongshi's true intentions and still thinks he's only after a bite to eat, then there's really nothing worth her taking action against.
Qin Yu looked at Li Qingluo's hands.
Originally, she planned to cripple this lowly commoner's cooking hands so that she could no longer use them as an excuse to seduce Duan Rongshi.
But now, she hesitated.
She gave the maid a look, and the maid stepped forward and swiftly struck the man unconscious with a chop to the ground.
"Your Highness, what do we do now?"
Qin Yu held her teacup and looked out the window: "What do you think would happen if I could also acquire the Tianfeng Trading Company?"
"The businesses I currently manage are sufficient to support all of the Crown Prince's operations, but I still feel they are far from enough."
"I need to leave myself more options before I can truly rest easy."
The maids exchanged glances, then knelt down one after another.
"May Your Highness's wish be fulfilled!"
Qin Yu smiled gently: "To have my wish fulfilled? How could I not want my wish to be fulfilled as soon as possible?"
"The Crown Princess, Prince Jin, Prince Su... and my own marriage—all of these are obstacles on my path to achieving my goals."
"If we cannot eliminate them one by one, how can I reach the Crown Prince's side and build an ideal country with him in the future?"
Maid: "We will do our utmost to help Your Highness succeed!"
Qinyu had Li Qingluo taken away.
Then he summoned Sha Lei.
Sha Lei entered and greeted her: "Princess."
Qin Yu was very kind to Sha Lei: "Sit down. Have some new-style milk tea with me."
Sha Lei sat upright and accepted Qin Yu's reward with both hands.
After taking a bite, Sha Lei's eyes were filled with amazement.
"The princess's tea-brewing skills are indeed as rare and special as the rumors say."
A hint of disappointment lingered on Qin Yu's face: "So what? My cousin doesn't like it..."
"I just learned that my cousin actually prefers the simple meals made by a village girl. All these years I have put so much effort into making fresh and delicious food for my cousin, but I have never won his favor in the slightest."
Sha Lei comforted her, "Why should Your Highness bother with a cook?"
"You and His Highness are the ones who can walk side by side."
Qin Yu looked up at Sha Lei and said, "You four—Feng Yu Lei Dian—have grown up with my cousin and me since childhood. But you are the only one who is closest to me in private."
"I have always known my limits and understand that whatever you do, your selfishness is always on your cousin's side."
"However, I don't understand. You helped me lure her here today. Aren't you afraid that Your Highness will find out and blame you?"
Sha Lei: "Even if Your Highness wants to take my life, I am convinced that the princess is the one who can accomplish great things."
Sha Lei lowered his head. "This Miss Li is indeed remarkable. Her actions are quite to His Highness's liking, and she also has General Pei behind her."
"But I understand that Your Highness, with your strategic talents and ability to manage the world, you are the most suitable person for our Prince. You are no less capable than any other woman in the world."
Qin Yu smiled upon hearing this: "Our friendship from growing up together certainly allows you to see me more clearly."
"However, you know perfectly well that I am engaged, and all these years I have been thinking about my cousin... but because of this matter, I can only stay away from him."
"Even if we were childhood sweethearts, it's all in vain..."
Sha Lei: "What's so difficult about that?"
"As long as the princess is determined to stay by His Highness's side, I will risk my life to fulfill her wish."
Qin Yu looked up and laughed heartily.
"Sha Lei, this princess offers you tea in gratitude for your unwavering loyalty."
Li Qingluo, supporting her heavy head, slowly woke up.
It was pitch black all around, so dark you couldn't see your hand in front of your face.
I wonder how Que'er and Granny Deng are doing.
Having fallen into Princess Qinyu's hands today, it will be impossible for them to escape easily.
I hope that both Que'er and Granny Deng are safe and sound.
Li Qingluo touched her empty stomach and suddenly smelled a strange fragrance.
She followed the scent and groped her way forward, soon finding a wall.
There was a piece of cloth on the wall. Li Qingluo tore the cloth off, and a tiny gap allowed a sliver of light to shine through.
The fragrance wafted in through this very crack.
Li Qingluo leaned against the wall, feeling somewhat helpless.
She remembered the twelve dishes she had personally prepared for Duan Rongshi at Guiyuan that morning.
I really regret not having a big meal first.
He should have eaten them all by now, right?
It's a pity I can't wish him a happy birthday.
Li Qingluo reached out and clenched her fist tightly, realizing that she must have been given some kind of muscle relaxant, as she felt completely weak.
Moreover, he couldn't make a sound when he opened his mouth.
I don't know what kind of medicine Qin Yu gave her.
Fortunately, his hands and feet are still intact.
Li Qingluo slowly touched her body.
I discovered that all my belongings were gone.
The divine physician Luo gave her the antidote pills she always carried with her.
Hidden arrow.
dagger.
Fine silk bracelet.
silver.
There's also the jade pendant from the Night Slayer Sect!
Fortunately, neither the jade pendant concerning Qin Yu and the Crown Prince, nor the token of Tianfeng Trading Company, were worn on my person when I went out today.
But the worst thing was that sign for the Night Slayer Sect.
If Qin Yu were to hold him, Li Qingluo would essentially lose an arm!
Just then, Li Qingluo heard a familiar voice.
What is this?
Duan Rongshi?
Why is it his voice?
Is he outside?
Then Li Qingluo heard Qinyu's voice: "Cousin, this is a birthday cake."
"It's a rare dessert that Yu'er learned from Westerners. I heard that they make this kind of cake when they celebrate birthdays to wish people peace and safety year after year."
"Cousin, you should try it! I heard you can even make a wish..."
Duan Rongshi: "No need."
"This king is merely celebrating his birthday."
He seemed about to leave after he finished speaking.
Qin Yu hurriedly called out to him, "Cousin! At least I'm here to visit you at your Prince Su's residence today, so I can be considered a guest, right?"
"Even if His Majesty and the Empress find out and scold me, Yu'er will accept it willingly."
"Yu'er just wanted to come and see you."
"I don't want you to be alone today... nor do I want my aunt to have no one to mourn her."
"Cousin, you need to be happier so that your aunt can rest in peace..."
Duan Rongshi suddenly raised his voice: "Enough! Don't mention my mother without permission."
"Qinyu, if you are truly sincere, why not tell me the truth about my mother's death back then!"
"Weren't you in Guifu Palace that day?"
"If you witnessed the truth about your mother's death with your own eyes, then tell me everything!"
Qin Yu covered her head and screamed, "But I really don't remember! Cousin, Yu'er really... really doesn't remember anything, Yu'er really didn't lie to you."
Li Qingluo used her fingers to pry open the crack, and finally she could vaguely see a glimpse of the outside world.
She saw Princess Qinyu throw herself into Duan Rongshi's arms...
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