Chapter 139 What are they plotting?
Song Zhimian relayed the Crown Prince's instructions to Song Kaishan's men.
When the King of Wu learned of this, he remained silent for a long time.
He didn't expect Song Zhimian to actually tell him this news.
He had someone in the palace, and that person had told him that the female commander of the imperial guards had recently visited the East Palace, and that she had gone there secretly...
King Wu did not believe that Song Zhimian would compromise so easily.
How could someone who could silently dig a huge pit for Song Kaishan's family be so honest?
But what she said was actually true...
King Wu concluded one thing: Song Zhimian didn't respect him to the core.
Or perhaps it's that the prince behind her didn't think highly of her.
They all believed that even if he told them the important information, there was nothing he could do!
But this time, he's determined to dig a huge pit for the Crown Prince!
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Song Zhimian has been thinking about this matter for the past two days.
Song Zhimian could basically guess what the King of Wu was thinking.
His Majesty, accompanied by the King of Zhao, is personally leading the expedition, while the Crown Prince oversees the state. They wield considerable power, making this the perfect time to eliminate the influence of the King of Zhao and the King of Wu.
According to common sense, what the King of Wu should do now is to keep a low profile and not provoke anything.
But the King of Wu deliberately stirred up trouble.
What is he trying to do? Why did he specifically mention that women's personal guard? Is he plotting something?
Rumors are circulating that the women's personal guard is either in the hands of the Crown Princess or the Lady of the Korean Palace.
No matter who holds it, the King of Wu will not gain any advantage.
All the King of Wu can do now is stay in the Ministry of Justice...
Ministry of Justice...
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That day, Song Zhimian prepared some things that were only available in the capital for Lian Qiao, watching as Lian Qiao checked each item over and over again.
"Once you get there, send me a letter whenever you have time."
"Tell me if you need anything, and I'll always find a way to get it for you!" Song Zhimian muttered to herself as she helped Lian Qiao pack her things.
Lian Qiao knew that Song Zhimian couldn't bear to part with her, so she could only nod frantically.
"Zhimian, didn't you say that you wanted to buy a big manor house in the future?"
I'll also buy a place in the north. When you get tired of staying in the capital, just come find me there.
“Okay! I’ll definitely come to the North to find you when I get tired of staying in the capital!” Song Zhimian nodded solemnly.
Song Zhimian knew that once Lian Qiao left, she didn't know when she would see her again!
Just two days ago, Lian Qiao personally wrote a letter and left it for Ye Yunshu.
This is to be handed over to Lian Qiao's master after Ye Yunshu invites him to the capital.
Lianqiao's letter was so heartfelt that anyone who read it would be moved to tears.
Perhaps fearing that a single letter wouldn't be enough, Lian Qiao also kept a gold lock that she had worn since childhood.
This gold lock was a gift from her master...
And so, Song Zhimian once again sent Lianqiao to the north.
To Song Zhimin's surprise, there was one more person among the people going to the North.
Xiao Ruanruan!
"Don't be surprised, I only found out yesterday that I was going there. It was the Crown Prince's order, and I had no choice but to go!"
Don't worry, I've arranged everything for your shop.
"The shopkeepers will definitely run their shops very well!" Xiao Ruanruan quickly explained as soon as she saw Song Zhimin.
Song Zhimian was a little surprised.
What could you possibly do there now?
"His Highness the Crown Prince said that I should represent the Merchant Guild to go to the North, especially to Tianji City and Tianju City."
We need to find a way to quickly revitalize trade in those two cities.
Only in this way can these two cities regain their former prosperity as soon as possible.
Song Zhimian, stop talking. I've been comforting myself for two days already.
Going now is an opportunity; you're sure to make a fortune.
"If you say anything more, I think I'm going to quit right now!" Xiao Ruanruan's voice grew softer and softer as she spoke.
Who knows how long she'll be gone? And what about the businesses in the capital...?
Oh well, what can she do? She's a member of the royal family, and she works for the Merchant Guild!
With her father absent, it was up to her to take charge!
Upon hearing this, Song Zhimian quickly wished her a smooth journey to the north and hoped she would make a fortune there...
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After seeing off the caravan carrying medicinal herbs heading north, Song Zhimian went to Chun Buwan to consider her next move, where she met Song Kaishan, who was still trying to get information out of her.
Then, after pretending to ask a few questions about how her mother's grave was being repaired, Song Zhimian returned to the East Palace.
Her heart was in her throat the whole time.
The King of Wu will definitely cause trouble.
The Crown Prince has already sent people to keep an eye on the Ministry of Justice, and they certainly won't allow him to do anything to those people brought back from Jiangnan.
Song Kaishan just failed to utter any useful information again.
Song Zhimian finally understood what it felt like to have a venomous snake watching you from behind.
In order to obtain more useful information, Song Zhimian took the initiative to make many trips to the inner palace under the guise of the Crown Prince's residence.
She chatted enthusiastically with the other female officers she had studied with before.
Perhaps we can glean some important information from those one or two sentences!
"His Highness Prince Wu has been visiting the palace quite frequently lately!"
"Of course! His Highness Prince Wu was afraid that Ruan Ronghua might overthink things, so he sent her a lot of trendy little trinkets!"
"Yes, Ruan Ronghua also rewarded him quite a bit!"
I heard she also sent quite a few things to her family...
Song Zhimian suddenly understood.
Besides being able to get information from Song Kaishan, she could also keep track of the movements of Ruan Ronghua's family!
The King of Wu had few capable people outside the palace.
Although the King of Zhao left people for the King of Wu, there were many things the King of Wu dared not let the King of Zhao's people do.
His only support was Ruan Ronghua's family members.
Those people have been dealt with terribly by the Crown Prince's men recently, so they must hate the Crown Prince to the core.
them……
Song Zhimian immediately found a solution.
After returning to the East Palace, she did not go directly to the Crown Prince, but instead went to find the eunuch with the mustache who was still serving outside the second gate of the Zixiao Pavilion.
"Find someone to keep an eye on the Ruan family for me. Just keep an eye on them, nothing else!"
"Here, these are silver notes. Take them. You need money to ask someone for a favor." Song Zhimian said, stuffing two silver notes into the man with the mustache's hand.
The man with the mustache paused for a moment, then quickly pushed the silver note back.
“Master of Ceremonies Song, no need. Just tell me what you need. We don’t need the silver notes. His Highness has instructed us that your business is his business, and we must serve you as we would serve him…”
"Here, have someone keep an eye on things. They need some operating funds, right? They can't just stand there without eating or drinking!"
Don't worry, I'll ask your prince for the silver when he returns!
Upon hearing this, the man with the mustache had no choice but to reluctantly accept it.
Master of Ceremonies Song is so nice...
After the man with the mustache diligently inquired around, he actually managed to uncover some information...
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