After Consort Yu finished venting her anger, her head maid, Zi'er, instructed the maids of Xihua Garden to quickly clean up all the things and to have the Imperial Household Department replenish anything that was missing.
After the palace maids left, Consort Yu said fiercely, "That useless thing, quickly send someone to deal with it."
Zi'er hesitated for a moment before replying, "I'm afraid that won't work. I heard that Prince Chen specifically assigned someone to watch over the area, so our people can't get in."
Upon hearing this, Consort Yu immediately became anxious and said, "Can't you think of a way to get in? If that bastard can't withstand the torture and confesses about me, do you think the Emperor will let me off easily?"
Upon hearing this, Zi'er whispered, "Your Majesty need not worry. Even if they investigate, they won't be able to trace it back to us."
That Xiao Qingzi is Consort Qian's person; if an investigation were to be conducted, it would only lead to her. What does she have to do with the Empress?
Besides, Lan'er is in our hands. Unless this little Qingzi is willing to let Lan'er die with him.
Even if he were willing to sacrifice Lan, Lan might not be willing to let her family die with her.
Consort Yu was somewhat relieved upon hearing this, and then instructed Zi'er to keep a close eye on Lan'er, ensuring that nothing went wrong in this matter.
It turns out that Xiao Qingzi was the eunuch who assassinated Yan Qingqing, and Lan'er, mentioned by the head palace maid Zi'er, was Xiao Qingzi's fellow villager, and the two had a deep affection for each other.
When Consort Qian heard that Xiao Qingzi had been arrested for assassinating Lady Mingzhao, she was immediately frightened and at a loss.
Xiao Qingzi is someone from her palace. Why would she want to assassinate Lady Mingzhao for no reason?
Although she was a member of the Qian family, she was not close to them for various reasons. She was able to rise to the position of Imperial Concubine through her own struggles in the harem.
Consort Qian, being a veteran of the palace for many years, quickly realized that she had probably been framed.
They wanted to use her to get rid of Lady Mingzhao, and then frame her, killing two birds with one stone.
Having figured out this key point, Consort Qian immediately ordered an investigation into who Xiao Qingzi had been spending her time with recently.
Since Consort Yu was confined to her quarters, she has been acting as the Empress Dowager and managing the six palaces, and she still has a group of people loyal to her.
Yan Qingqing went home as if nothing had happened. She even discussed the opening of their family's cosmetics shop with Li Xiang'an.
Everything at the shop is ready; we're just waiting to choose an auspicious day to open.
Li Xiang'an gave Yan Qingqing a detailed report on the shop's affairs. Yan Qingqing nodded and said, "There will definitely be many people coming to buy on the opening day."
Remember that scarcity increases value, and each store is limited to one set of each product.
If there isn't enough stock, we close the doors to customers. Those who can't buy it are asked to make a reservation and pay a deposit first.
However, the next batch of goods will be at least half a month away. If you can wait, we will collect the money and register it. If you can't wait, we will not take a penny.
Tell all the sales staff in our store to have a good attitude.
In addition, several guards will be transferred over there; anyone who is deliberately causing trouble should not be treated with leniency.
Although we haven't been in Beijing for long, you must remember that we don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either.
"Just don't tarnish the reputation of our Canghe Li Ji."
Li Xiang'an nodded and said, "Mother, don't worry, I've remembered everything you said."
We've prepared for so long, there's absolutely no chance of anything going wrong.
Yan Qingqing was indeed at ease with Li Xiang'an.
While the mother and son were talking, Butler Yu reported that Wu Jingzhi had arrived. Upon hearing this, Yan Qingqing immediately ordered Butler Yu to kick him out.
She then said to Steward Wu, "If Wu Jingzhi comes to see me again in the future, I will kick him out immediately."
Let's talk about it after we've dealt with the Wu family's mess.
In addition, Steward Yu is quite familiar with the capital; he can recommend a reliable doctor if needed.
Upon hearing this, Steward Yu quickly asked, "I know a few doctors. Is Madam feeling unwell? I will go and fetch them right away."
Yan Qingqing waved her hand and said, "There's no rush. I just feel that since our family has just arrived in the capital, I'm worried that the young master and young lady might not be used to the local climate. I'd like to find a doctor to check their pulse."
Upon hearing this, Steward Yu replied, "It was my oversight. I will go and fetch a reliable doctor as soon as possible."
Before Steward Yu could finish speaking, someone from the gatehouse came to report that the second son-in-law had arrived.
Han Yu was the top scholar in the imperial examination, and the emperor himself had bestowed the marriage upon him, so the servants of Mingzhao Prefecture dared not neglect him.
However, they dared to let Han Yu in without permission, since they didn't know what their mistress's attitude was towards her future son-in-law.
Upon hearing that Han Yu had arrived, Yan Qingqing quickly instructed Li Xiang'an to personally greet him.
This wasn't Yan Qingqing being materialistic. Firstly, Han Yu had always respected her, and secondly, Yan Qingqing understood what had happened. Han Yu had only agreed to the marriage to save Li Yueniang.
Based on his gratitude alone, Yan Qingqing scored several points higher on the college entrance exam.
Han Yu had just entered the room when he bumped into Wu Jingzhi, who had been kicked out. The two recognized each other at a glance.
The two had met two years earlier when Han Yu went to the Li family to arrange a marriage, but it wasn't very successful.
Wu Jingzhi rushed back from the capital, weary from his journey, and finally won the heart of the beauty.
Two years later, the two met again at the Li family's door.
Although one is in Canghe Town and the other is in the capital, they have already changed.
This time, Wu Jingzhi slunk out of Mingzhao Prefecture, while Han Yu waited triumphantly at the door.
Han Yu suddenly had a feeling that the flowers are similar year after year, but the people are different year after year.
However, both of them were quite gentlemanly; they exchanged a few clasped hands, and Wu Jingzhi left.
He knew that if he couldn't handle the mess the Wu family was in this time, Yan Qingqing would not forgive him.
It's likely that Li Xinniang was heartbroken by him. She couldn't possibly have been unaware of his two visits, yet she didn't even show her face.
Han Yu was quickly invited inside by Li Xiang'an.
The two chatted and laughed all the way, and soon arrived at Yan Qingqing's courtyard.
Upon seeing Yan Qingqing, Mr. Han Yu bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Auntie."
Yan Qingqing said with a smile, "Please get up and sit down. We're all family, no need to be so polite."
Han Yu then got up and sat down to the side, saying, "I've been wanting to pay my respects to you ever since I heard you came to the capital."
"It's just that my aunt has been keeping her home closed to visitors for a while, and I also had to prepare for the imperial examination, so it's been delayed until now. I hope my aunt won't mind."
Yan Qingqing laughed upon hearing this, "What are you saying, child?"
Although you couldn't come in person, your aunt received the gift.
Your aunt was right about you; you are a person of great talent.
It's just that Yue Niang is a reckless child; she even injured your aunt here before she was satisfied.
However, now that the Emperor has bestowed the marriage upon us, neither of our families can refuse, so you will have to accommodate that girl to some extent.
However, there are a few things I need to make clear beforehand.
Upon hearing this, Han Yu quickly replied, "Auntie, please feel free to say whatever you want."
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