Chapter 179 Sacrificing Family for the Righteous
The Lingxiao Sect has always kept its promises.
"If we can get the support of the Lingxiao Sect, our chances of winning will be much greater."
The Grand Princess knew this without the man even saying it.
"But Dongling is so big, where can we find someone with a plum blossom mark on their waist, and we don't even know if they are male or female?"
“If it were easy to find, the Lingxiao Sect wouldn’t have cooperated with me.” The man said with a hint of sarcasm.
"This is not difficult; just find any excuse to hold a banquet."
The method the man mentioned was for high-ranking officials and nobles. For ordinary people, there was no need for such trouble; they could simply be arrested and examined directly.
"Your Highness," came the old woman's voice from outside as the two were talking, "the county princess has arrived."
The title "county princess" implies that she is a county princess without a formal title, and there is no one else besides Jiang Wanru.
The Grand Princess glanced at the man, who then jumped out of the back window.
Jiang Wanru was brought in and obediently knelt before the Grand Princess, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness."
"What is it?"
"Your Highness, I came here for Pei Anqing."
The Grand Princess picked up a round fan from the table and gently fanned herself. "What? You think I'd save a good-for-nothing?"
"Do you know that although he wasn't directly involved, he ambushed Jiang Wan Ning on the way? How is this a different matter from treason?"
"You idiot, how dare you come here asking me to save you?"
"Do you want to drag me into trouble or do you want me to die?"
Upon hearing the Grand Princess's tone turn cold, Jiang Wanru immediately kowtowed, "That's not what I meant."
"But if Pei Anqing is involved, I will certainly be implicated as well, and then I will not be able to serve Your Highness as well."
Upon hearing this, the Grand Princess chuckled. Jiang Wanru trembled at the sound of her laughter, and cold sweat broke out on her back.
With my back to the window, a gust of wind blew in, making my back feel icy cold.
The Grand Princess suddenly stopped laughing, and gently lifted Jiang Wanru's chin with her foot, which was painted with crimson nail polish.
She made him look her in the eye, "Do you think I can't fight Pei Yanchuan without you?"
Jiang Wanru was forced to tilt her head back, her voice trembling, "That's not what I meant."
"What I mean is that I can gather intelligence for you while I am in the Langya Prince's Mansion. It is not easy to plant a spy in the Langya Prince's Mansion nowadays."
"If I were here, I could at least keep an eye on their movements and the comings and goings of people in the manor."
The Grand Princess withdrew her foot, leaned back on the chaise longue, and twirled a strand of hair behind her neck. "These things, I don't need, and you can have them too."
"I gave you a title and helped you marry into the royal family, but for so long, you haven't done anything for me."
"Even if I kept a lapdog, it would still know how to guard the door. What use would I have for you?"
"Not to mention, under these circumstances, you're asking me to help you save a piece of trash."
As the Grand Princess spoke, she gently raised her hand, and the two matrons behind her walked towards Jiang Wanru, grabbed her, and dragged her toward the door.
"Your Highness, Your Highness!" Jiang Wanru cried out in terror, "Your Highness, please give this servant another chance."
"This servant can help you find out who has the plum blossom mark on their back."
Upon hearing this, the Grand Princess sat up straight. "Wait."
Jiang Wanru breathed a sigh of relief. If she couldn't get the Grand Princess to protect her today, she would only have one way out: death.
The Grand Princess was helped to her feet by servants, and Jiang Wanru quickly crawled over to her on her knees, "Your Highness..."
The Grand Princess bent down and pinched Jiang Wanru's chin. "You were eavesdropping on my conversation?"
"This servant...this servant wouldn't dare," Jiang Wanru quickly explained. "The window was open when I came, and I overheard it by accident. I didn't mean to."
The Grand Princess glanced at the open window beside her and slapped Jiang Wanru hard across the face. "You'd better be."
The old woman standing nearby was so frightened that she quickly lowered her head. Her Highness was discussing matters with others, and she hadn't even closed the window.
Most importantly, someone overheard it.
The old woman couldn't help but feel a bit of hatred towards Jiang Wanru.
"explain."
The Grand Princess said coldly.
Jiang Wanru quickly said, "In a few days, it will be a big day for Western Region merchants to come to Dongling to trade. I can take this opportunity to hold a banquet."
"This banquet may require you to wear Western Region attire. Not only will it help you make a fortune, but it will also allow for thorough investigation."
One characteristic of clothing from the Western Regions is that most of it exposes the waist.
"This servant knows that this can only screen a portion of the women. As for the men, we'll have Pei Anqing figure out a solution."
"We can hold a game of Cuju (ancient Chinese football). In this hot weather, people will naturally sweat a lot when they run. All we need to do is arrange people in the guest rooms."
"We can find out more when they change their clothes."
Jiang Wanru only mentioned these points briefly. There are naturally many ways to organize a banquet, such as accidentally getting clothes dirty.
Even if they accidentally spill a cup of tea, they can be asked to change their clothes.
"If His Highness were to host this banquet, his purpose would be too obvious, and some people would inevitably find excuses to refuse."
"This is to be organized by me. Firstly, I am the daughter-in-law of the Prince of Langya, and secondly, I am His Highness's adopted daughter."
"Those ministers naturally felt that they wouldn't offend anyone, and they would definitely invite all the young masters and ladies from their households to attend."
After all, these wealthy families often hold various banquets, not because they are bored, but to make friends and get to know each other.
Every banquet has a deeper meaning behind it.
"How do you expect me to save them?" the Grand Princess retorted.
Jiang Wanru breathed a sigh of relief. The fact that the Grand Princess asked such a question meant that she was already moved.
She didn't necessarily want to rescue Pei Anqing; rather, she wanted to get closer to the person behind Pei Anqing.
Although she knew who that person was, she couldn't act rashly. That person was cautious, and if she went like this, he definitely wouldn't use her.
They might even hunt you down to avoid exposing you.
Therefore, she must be very careful.
Only by rescuing Pei Anqing can we use her as a stepping stone to get to that person's side.
“Pei Anqing intercepted and killed Jiang Wanning outside the palace. All we need to do is say that someone spread the wrong information, saying that the one plotting the rebellion is the Prince of Langya and the Princess of Langya.”
"This was originally a misunderstanding."
“Pei Anqing put aside his own family for the greater good; he was not only without fault, but also meritorious.”
The Grand Princess raised an eyebrow. "You've even prepared your explanation."
Jiang Wanru had been exchanging words with the Grand Princess for a long time and could already tell the other party's emotions from her tone.
It seems that the Grand Princess has agreed with her statement.
"This servant is only thinking of Your Highness," Jiang Wanru said carefully.
The Grand Princess waved her hand, and a pill rolled down to Jiang Wanru's leg.
"Don't disappoint me this time."
Jiang Wanru excitedly picked up the antidote and swallowed it. "Yes, Your Highness, this servant will certainly not disappoint you."
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