The clerk looked puzzled. "The messenger said it was delivered. Does Your Excellency suspect that someone took the gold and silver jewelry that Your Excellency gave to Prince An?"
Lord Wang's greasy face was gloomy. He snorted and said, "Not necessarily. I'm afraid Prince An wants to keep all of these things for himself."
"But judging from Prince An's appearance, he shouldn't be that kind of person."
"Never mind whether it is true or not, clerk, go and investigate why Prince An is staying in the government office?"
"yes!"
Shangguan Li entered the room, and a clear laugh came from inside; it was Chu Qingxuan's voice.
“Mr. Chu, if you keep laughing, you’ll attract Lord Wang’s attention.”
Chu Qingxuan smiled, her eyes crinkling, but she remained silent.
"Lord Wang must be wondering right now whether you have any of his gold and silver treasures."
When Lord Wang was silent just now, Chu Qingxuan guessed that he wanted to ask, but he didn't ask because there were too many people around.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Li's eyes held a deep smile. "Not only that, Lord Wang is probably preparing to investigate why I'm staying at the government office."
After saying that, he beckoned to Bai Chen with his finger and then whispered something in Bai Chen's ear.
"Understood!"
Chu Qingxuan glanced at Shangguan Li sideways; he was hiding something from her.
Unfortunately, she probably already guessed it.
After Bai Chen left, only Chu Qingxuan and Shangguan Li remained in the room. Chu Qingxuan stood up, coughed lightly, and said, "Then, Your Highness, I will return to my room."
Shangguan Li didn't even look at Chu Qingxuan, gave a casual reply, and then said nothing more.
Chu Qingxuan yawned and went back to sleep.
Lord Wang sent people to keep a close eye on Shangguan Li's movements, and Shangguan Li was indeed doing exactly as he said, trying to find ways to control the floods every day.
Chu Qingxuan, who was standing next to Shangguan Li, caught his attention.
Everyone around Shangguan Li treated him with utmost respect, except for Chu Qingxuan, who was different. Although she often angered Shangguan Li, he never got angry.
That's quite indulgent.
We can start with Chu Qingxuan.
"Mr. Chu, please wait."
Upon hearing this, Chu Qingxuan's lips slowly curved into a smile, and then she bowed to Lord Wang with a smile, "Lord Wang!"
"Sir, you are too kind. I have come here today to ask Mr. Chu for a favor."
Chu Qingxuan smiled slightly, having taken the bait.
"Please speak freely, Lord Wang. As long as it's within my power, I will definitely help you," Chu Qingxuan said sincerely, but in her heart she was thinking about how to trick this corrupt official.
"It's like this, Your Highness has been too busy lately. I have some things I'd like to ask Your Highness, but I haven't been able to see you. Sir, you are one of Your Highness's men, could you do me a favor?"
A sly smile flashed across Chu Qingxuan's eyes, but she quickly suppressed it, her face showing difficulty. "This... I'm afraid it's a bit inconvenient."
"It is not appropriate for me to interfere in the prince's affairs..."
Lord Wang then said, "Sir, you are too kind. The Prince treats you very well now. If you were to make an introduction, the Prince would naturally give you some face."
Seeing that Lord Wang had taken the bait, Chu Qingxuan grinned, "I can help you, but... shouldn't Lord Wang show some appreciation?"
Lord Wang understood almost instantly, grabbed a handful of money from his pocket and handed it to Chu Qingxuan. Chu Qingxuan was stunned; this Lord Wang really was rich.
Chu Qingxuan put away Lord Wang's money and said seriously, "Lord Wang, I can help you make an appointment with the Prince, but I don't know if he's willing to see you."
"Yes, yes, you are absolutely right, sir."
Disgusted by Lord Wang's obsequious manner, Chu Qingxuan frowned.
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