"I don't want to hear about the secrets of the Tang family. Tell me who the members of the Tang family are."
As she spoke, Nanqu tossed another roll of silver notes over.
The shopkeeper happily accepted the silver note and said with a beaming smile, "No problem! Since the gentlemen have said so, then let's go through it from top to bottom."
Old Master Tang Hetian passed away eighteen years ago. Now, the matriarch of the Tang family is in charge of the inner quarters. To be honest, the Tang family members are all deeply devoted to their loved ones.” The shopkeeper glanced at Nan Qu unconsciously as he spoke.
After all, the reason Tang Qingrou got into trouble was because Xiao Jiangchang had an affair with her cousin, Tang Qingli. Before that, Tang Qingrou was a truly devoted lover.
Nan Qu noticed the shopkeeper's look and rolled her eyes: "What are you looking at? Keep talking."
The shopkeeper chuckled: "Old Master Tang only had one wife, Old Madam Tang. Old Madam Tang had four sons and one daughter in her lifetime. Three of her sons, like Old Master Tang, died in battle. Tang Qingli was the posthumous child of Old Madam Tang's third son."
Only Tang Yunqing, the youngest son, is still alive in the Tang family. Five years ago, during a border conflict, Tang Yunqing was ultimately led to the battlefield. If it weren't for Tang Qingrou's mother, Su Yun, fighting alongside Tang Yunqing, he would likely have perished on the battlefield as well.
Nan Qu laughed: "You used the word 'also' well. People only see the immediate struggles for fame and fortune, but they've long forgotten how much the Tang family has sacrificed for this country. So, why does the Tang family covet that so-called military power? Because it can make people die young?"
Upon hearing Nan Qu's words, the shopkeeper chuckled twice and quickly echoed, "What you say is true, young lady. But there are few wise people in this world, and too many people are envious of the Tang family's military achievements and power."
As for the next generation of the Tang family, apart from Tang Qingyi, the eldest son of the Tang family, who seems to have been taken in as an apprentice by someone and has not appeared yet, Tang Qingxia, the daughter of the second son of the Tang family, has already married. Her husband is a minor official of the seventh rank and is now working in a remote county town.
The rest are Tang Yunqing's children, the eldest being Tang Qing..."
Before the shopkeeper could finish speaking, Nan Qu lost interest: "Alright, that's enough about the rest. I need you to find out some information about Tang Qingli. The details of her being a posthumous child. I mean, I need to investigate back to that year."
The shopkeeper took the money Nan Qu threw over and smiled: "Don't worry, when we at Qianji Hall do things, we can investigate things thoroughly, even if it's fifty or a hundred years ago, let alone eighteen years ago."
Nan Qu turned around: "Really? That's perfect. While you're at it, also help me investigate who Tang Taiye's area has enemies with. I'm practically a regular customer of yours, right? Consider this information my way of giving back to you."
After saying that, Nanqu waved and left.
The shopkeeper was on the verge of tears and finally couldn't help but slap himself.
Just then, Lin Tengfei came out from inside.
The shopkeeper hurriedly bowed: "Your Highness!"
Lin Tengfei watched Nan Qu's departing figure: "Nan Qu is quite clever. Do you think she's deliberately pretending to have amnesia to clear the Tang family's name here, or does she really know nothing and that's why she revealed those things about the Tang family?"
The shopkeeper was puzzled: "Your Highness, what do you mean? Our Thousand Machine Palace never leaks information. Even if she did reveal it to us, it would be faster to have a few beggars spread the word."
Lin Tengfei laughed: "Wouldn't that be a bit deliberate? Besides, she wasn't telling you. She already knew there was someone inside. You underestimate Miss Nan."
However, what she said did raise my suspicions. Don't forget to send me a copy of the investigation she asked you to do later.
The shopkeeper's luggage: "Yes!"
Nan Qu never expected that she would meet Tang Qingrou's biological mother, Su Yun, on her way back.
To be honest, she really thought the Tang family wouldn't come looking for her anymore.
Nan Qu looked up and saw Su Yun walking gracefully towards her, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
She was tall and slender, her body clad in a tight-fitting black outfit that accentuated her long and agile figure. The taut lines of her body seemed to hold boundless power, ready to unleash astonishing explosive force at any moment. The collar and cuffs of the outfit were inlaid with dark gold silk threads, shimmering with a subtle yet luxurious light in the sunlight, as if telling tales of her past illustrious achievements.
A wide leather belt cinched her waist, inlaid with an antique-looking tiger-patterned jade pendant that swayed gently with her movements, highlighting her distinguished status. A sharp sword hung diagonally at her waist, its scabbard adorned with intricate and beautiful patterns, and its hilt wrapped in black silk that had been worn smooth and slightly gleaming, clearly a frequently used item.
Looking at her face, her complexion was a healthy wheat color, revealing a resilience honed by the trials of battle. Her eyebrows were like sword peaks, slanting sharply towards her temples, exuding a heroic spirit, as if capable of cutting through all disturbances. Her eyes were long and sharp, like a hawk in the cold night, their gaze seemingly able to see through everything, the unintentional authority making one afraid to look directly at her. Beneath her high, straight nose, her lips were slightly thin, yet tightly pressed into a line, revealing a stubbornness and decisiveness.
Her jet-black hair was tied high into a neat ponytail, not a strand out of place. A few stray hairs clung to her cheeks, damp with sweat, adding to her dashing and heroic air. As she walked, her steps were steady and powerful, each step carrying immense weight, as if the dust beneath her feet would give way. This Su Yun hardly resembled a sheltered noblewoman; she was clearly a female general who had fought her way across battlefields, striking fear into the hearts of her enemies. The boldness and domineering presence emanating from her very being could not be concealed even in the midst of her life in the marketplace.
Upon seeing Nan Qu, Su Yun remained silent and gestured for her to follow.
Nan Qu raised an eyebrow, then turned to leave without hesitation.
Their location should be below Lin Tengfei's Qianyue Tower. As for the fact that Nanqu is Tang Qingrou, everyone has already accepted it.
Therefore, some people couldn't help but make bets about whether Nanqu would recognize the Tang family again, and when. For example, Ah Li and her group, who were secretly looking over from the second floor.
Seeing that Nan Qu was not intimidated by Su Yun's imposing manner and instead seemed completely unconcerned by her words, the people above couldn't help but burst out laughing, then quickly covered their mouths and hid.
Su Yun, being a martial artist, naturally recognized that Nan Qu's footsteps were not following her.
Seeing Nan Qu turn to leave, Su Yun couldn't help but say angrily, "How long are you going to be so childish? Do you really want the old lady to come and invite you herself?"
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