Although he knew that Gu Qinlan would be able to handle the current situation properly, he still couldn't shake off his worries. So, he decided to write a letter to inquire about the details from afar, hoping to reassure his wife.
In addition, he also plans to find several capable assistants for his wife.
Four days later, Zheng Dinglian's letter finally reached Gu Qinlan's hands.
Normally, such letters take at least ten days to travel. In case of severe weather, the journey can take even longer.
However, this time the situation was urgent, and Zheng Dinglian had to use his connections and friends in the martial arts world to deliver the letter to Jindu as quickly as possible.
After reading the letter, Gu Qinlan learned that Zheng Dingxi was actually a spy sent by an enemy country, who had been lurking in the Prince Duan's mansion for generations.
This news came like a bolt from the blue, instantly sending a chill down her spine.
She couldn't help but think that if Zheng Dingxi's family dared to poison the well in the Duan Prince's mansion, the entire mansion would be in a state of life and death uncertainty.
Before Zheng Dingxi's identity was exposed in Jindu, Gu Qinlan immediately began to make arrangements, ordering Jiang Ye to lead his men to lure Zheng Dingxi's relatives away separately, then arrest them and hand them over to the authorities.
Despite successfully dealing with Zheng Dingxi's family, Gu Qinlan still couldn't find peace of mind.
She couldn't help but wonder if there were other spies lurking in the Prince Duan's residence.
After all, the enemies of Western Wei were not limited to Dongling; there were several other countries in the surrounding area that were hostile to it.
If every country sent similar spies...
The thought sent chills down her spine, and cold sweat poured down her forehead.
She once thought the Prince Duan's mansion was an ideal place, but now she realizes that it is far more dangerous than the Ji family mansion where she used to live.
The Ji family's threat is at most uncomfortable, while the Duan Prince's Mansion could truly threaten one's life.
However, now that we're already on this perilous path, regret is useless.
Fortunately, Zheng Dinglian had promised to arrange several assistants for her, who were expected to arrive in a few days, which put her mind at ease a little.
Three days after the letter arrived, the men dispatched by Zheng Dinglian arrived as promised.
There were four people in total, two men and two women.
They were named "Wenchuan," "Jinchen," "Polang," and "Duanfeng," standing in a row, bowing to Gu Qinlan with imposing presence.
Wenchuan and Duanfeng are male, while Jinchen and Polang are female. They are all very young, around twenty years old.
The four were all strikingly good-looking, each with their own unique features. Wen Chuan had a slightly dark complexion, but his features were well-defined and his demeanor was cool and aloof, giving him an air of authority.
Duan Feng has an innocent face, and his eyes always seem to be smiling, but his eyes reveal wit and cunning.
Jin Chen has a cute appearance, with a round face and round eyes, and a slightly plump figure, just like the daughter of a well-off family.
Breaking Waves, on the other hand, is bright and beautiful, poised and elegant, making it hard to ignore.
Gu Qinlan scanned them with curious eyes, secretly assessing, "You don't seem to be from the military."
Jin Chen smiled and replied, "Madam, we and the Crown Prince are of the same lineage, but he is our master."
"Master?"
Jin Chen nodded and smiled: "Indeed, has Madam heard of the Golden Saber Sect?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Qinlan's eyes: "Golden Saber Sect? Could it be the famous but little-known Golden Saber Sect?"
Duan Feng then said, "That's right. I never expected that Madam would also know about the Golden Saber Sect."
Gu Qinlan didn't know much about the Golden Saber Sect, only a few words from people in her previous life. She knew it was a mysterious sect whose disciples were all highly skilled in martial arts, but were rarely seen by the general public.
Unexpectedly, in this life, she encountered four elites from the Golden Saber Sect at once.
Oh, and don't forget, her partner is also a member of the Golden Knife Sect.
"You each have your own strengths, but what exactly are you good at?"
This was what she was most curious about. She had heard that every disciple of the Golden Saber Sect was an exceptional individual, and now that she had four such talents at her disposal, how could she not make full use of them and unleash their full potential?
Wen Chuan's tone was as cold as ice: "Take a life."
Jin Chen, with innocent eyes, said, "Medical skills and poison making."
Po Lang's lips curled into a captivating smile: "Gather intelligence."
Duan Feng's eyes flickered as she said, "The way of doing business."
Gu Qinlan felt that apart from Wen Chuan, the other three seemed to be mismatched with their expertise. Jin Chen looked like an innocent and naive girl, but she was actually a master of poison making; Po Lang was beautiful and charming, and was the focus of attention wherever she went, but she was also proficient in intelligence gathering; Duan Feng looked honest and easy to bully, but he was a seasoned businessman.
Doesn't this prove the saying "you can't judge a book by its cover"?
However, Gu Qinlan did not show much surprise. After getting to know the four of them briefly, she quickly assigned them tasks.
"Wen Chuan and Duan Feng, you two are responsible for thoroughly investigating the origins of all the servants in the mansion. If you find anything suspicious, remember not to alert them."
"Jin Chen, I need you to concoct several non-lethal but excruciatingly painful medicines."
Duan Feng looked at Gu Qinlan expectantly: "Madam, what about my task?"
Gu Qinlan smiled gently and profoundly: "You don't need to rush. Your task is the most crucial and arduous one."
A hint of doubt flashed in Duan Feng's eyes, clearly showing his curiosity about the upcoming challenge.
Upon receiving the account book from the Duan Prince's residence, Gu Qinlan frowned slightly, then revealed a profound smile. She instructed someone to hand the account book to Duan Feng, her tone firm and composed: "This is the current financial record of the Duan Prince's residence's businesses. You need to revitalize these businesses in the shortest possible time."
She was originally troubled by how to rectify the chaotic situation in the shops of the Prince Duan's residence, but unexpectedly, a good opportunity to solve the problem came to her at this time.
Duan Feng took the ledger, glanced at it a few times, and her face immediately turned ashen.
"Madam, are these shops really from the Prince Duan's residence?" he asked in shock.
The scene was truly astonishing; every single account revealed a loss!
Gu Qinlan smiled slightly and nodded: "That's right. The Duan Prince's Mansion is currently experiencing cash flow problems, so I've specially approved a thousand taels of silver as start-up capital. You can decide how to revitalize these businesses. In short, we must ensure they are given a new lease on life."
Duan Feng's originally warm and gentle smile was now wrinkled into a ball.
These are more than a dozen shops! A mere thousand taels of silver, isn't that enough to make anyone struggle?
Gu Qinlan showed no remorse, after all, these people were pawns given to her by Zheng Dinglian, and she used them all for the affairs of the Duan Prince's Mansion, without any selfish motives.
It must be said that these individuals do indeed possess extraordinary talent.
Wenchuan and Polang worked seamlessly together, conducting a thorough investigation of all the servants in the Duanwang Mansion in just three days. This investigation uncovered some previously unknown secrets.
The Prince Duan's mansion currently has 105 servants, 70 of whom are born into the household, while the rest are recruited from outside.
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