Standing at the entrance of the Prime Minister's residence, Lin Qian gazed at the vermilion gate, a strange sense of unease rising within her. The gate was tall and imposing, like an invisible barrier that isolated her from the hustle and bustle of the outside world, but it could not contain the turmoil in her heart.
The servants in the manor greeted Lin Qian respectfully, but Lin Qian's mind was not on them at all. She waved her hand casually and walked straight towards her room, her steps slightly hurried, as if she wanted to escape the hustle and bustle outside the manor and the troubles in her heart as soon as possible.
As soon as she entered the room, Lin Qian slumped into a chair with a sigh of relief, and said wearily, "003, what kind of mess is this? The original owner's wish was a joke. I'm not stupid enough to help her fulfill it."
"Host, please calm down. Perhaps we can approach this from other angles and find a solution," 003 said cautiously, its voice echoing in Lin Qian's mind with a hint of flattery and worry.
"Other aspects? Tell me, how do you plan to approach this?" Lin Qian raised an eyebrow, looking ahead with a hint of doubt and anticipation in her eyes.
After pondering for a moment, 003 slowly said, "Since Prince Ning is a scumbag, we can find a way to expose his true colors and let his conspiracy be exposed. This might change the original owner's fate."
Lin Qian sneered, her voice filled with disdain: "Easier said than done. Then tell me, how do you expose his true colors?"
003 thought for a moment and said seriously, "We can start by investigating his attempts to win over ministers and his ambiguous relationship with ministers' daughters, collect evidence, and then release it to the public at a suitable time."
"Evidence? Do you think it's that easy to collect?" Lin Qian shook her head, a hint of helplessness on her face. "But it is a direction we can try."
Just then, there was a soft knock on the door.
"Come in," Lin Qian said, her voice tinged with weariness.
The door was slowly pushed open, and A-Luo walked in. She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Miss, you're back."
"Okay, A-Luo, you'll be following me from now on. If you don't understand anything, just ask Lan'er," Lin Qian said, her tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.
A-Luo nodded obediently and replied, "Yes, Miss." After saying that, she stood quietly to the side, waiting for Lin Qian's further instructions.
In the days that followed, Lin Qian had 003 continue searching for more information about Prince Ning, while she herself began investigating his whereabouts and interactions with the ministers. Utilizing the resources of the Prime Minister's residence, she secretly sent people to follow Prince Ning, while also closely monitoring the movements within the court.
Lin Qian sat at her desk, carefully reviewing the documents in her hands, her brow furrowed. Her gaze was focused and determined, not missing a single potentially useful detail. A tense atmosphere filled the room, broken only by the occasional sound of turning pages.
After a period of effort, Lin Qian and her team finally discovered some dirt on Prince Ning. It turned out that in order to win over his ministers, he not only promised them many benefits but also secretly plotted to frame those who were unwilling to cooperate with him.
"Hmph, let's see how arrogant Prince Ning can be now." Lin Qian looked at the evidence in her hand, feeling a surge of confidence. A subtle smile appeared on her lips.
"Host, what should we do next?" 003 asked, its voice filled with excitement and anticipation.
“No rush. We need a suitable opportunity to release this evidence to the public and completely destroy the will of the people for Prince Ning,” Lin Qian said, a determined glint in her eyes. Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, as if she were considering her next move.
"003, tell me, how can we make this show even more exciting?" Lin Qian tapped her fingers lightly on the table, a playful smile curving her lips. A sly glint appeared in her eyes, like a fox about to begin its hunt.
“Host, you mean…” 003 understood immediately, its round electronic eyes darting around as if it were thinking of some wicked idea.
“Since Prince Ning likes to play with fire, let’s give him a hand and let him play even bigger.” A sly glint flashed in Lin Qian’s eyes. “It would be best if he burned himself and reaped what he sowed.”
003 excitedly rubbed its non-existent little hands together and said, "Host, you're so mean! But I like it!"
Lin Qian rolled her eyes at it and said, "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and think of a solution."
In the following days, Lin Qian began to frequently attend various banquets and social events. She wore magnificent attire, her makeup exquisite, and exuded a noble and captivating aura with every gesture. On the surface, Lin Qian was maintaining the Prime Minister's social connections at these events, but in reality, she was spreading rumors and sowing discord.
"Oh my, have you heard? His Highness Prince Ning is really riding high lately. I heard that several ministers' daughters have fallen for him!" Lin Qian deliberately raised her voice to attract the attention of those around her.
"That's right! I heard that His Highness Prince Ning is particularly fond of the third young lady of Minister Li's family. He even gave her a set of priceless jewelry a few days ago!" Lin Qian added fuel to the fire, her eyes filled with a hint of schadenfreude.
While feigning surprise, Lin Qian subtly observed the reactions of those around her. Sure enough, the ministers' expressions darkened upon hearing these words. They began whispering amongst themselves, their eyes revealing their dissatisfaction and worry towards Prince Ning.
"Hmph, these old foxes, each one as cunning as a monkey. Getting them to take the initiative to deal with Prince Ning won't be so easy," Lin Qian sneered inwardly. However, she wasn't in a hurry. She knew that as long as she continued to fan the flames, these people would eventually lose their temper.
That day, Lin Qian received an invitation from the Prince Ning's residence, inviting her to a flower-viewing banquet three days later.
"Heh, finally couldn't resist?" Lin Qian looked at the invitation in her hand, a mocking smile playing on her lips. She knew that Prince Ning was testing her, or perhaps trying to use this opportunity to consolidate his power. But she also knew that this was a golden opportunity, a chance to advance her plans even further.
003 asked with some concern, "Host, are you really going? Will there be any danger?"
"Danger? Of course there will be danger, but what in this world can you get something without taking risks?" Lin Qian tossed the invitation onto the table, a determined glint in her eyes. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
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