Yun Qingluo said casually, "They can say those people are the new Mo family soldiers recruited by the prince. As for how to frame them, hehe... for example, do something shady to imply that the emperor or regent is going to force the emperor to abdicate and usurp the throne? The emperor would love for the prince to die, so why would he give the prince a chance to confront him face to face?"
Upon hearing Yun Qingluo's words, Yun Tao realized what was happening and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, but this estate also used to belong to the General's Mansion. Does that mean they want to wipe out both the Regent's Mansion and the General's Mansion in one fell swoop?"
Yun Qingluo chuckled softly, "Silly Yun Tao, you've finally realized it."
Yun Tao said, embarrassed and annoyed, "Oh dear, Your Highness, what time is it? You still have the mood to make fun of me. What should we do? Should we take the initiative and go to the Emperor to expose him?"
Yun Qinglu shook her head. "If he can pull off sleight of hand, frame others, poison and plot against them, do you think I can't?"
Well, she should take it easy and play around a bit, otherwise Ah Chen will be angry and worried if he finds out.
Yun Tao was confused again. What did the princess mean? She didn't understand again.
But Yun Qingluo didn't have time to explain to him right now. She instructed Yun Tao, "Contact Yun Li and have the silver transported over. Also, help me find some medicinal herbs. Be quick."
Another secluded courtyard.
Manager Wang sat on the threshold, staring blankly at the guards at the gate of the courtyard.
He thought the princess had really cut off his son's arm, but when they met, he learned that she hadn't cut it off at all. The palace maid explained that the princess had specially hired someone who knew ventriloquism to perform this scene, and had also put hallucinogenic drugs in that room, which was why they saw the bloody arm.
The palace maid said, "The princess is kind and knows that you were forced into this situation, so she doesn't want to make things difficult for you. But you were indeed wrong first. You all know what kind of life the tenant farmers have been living because of you managers all these years. The princess has already decided how to punish you. Think about it carefully."
He remembers all the things that Granny Gong said.
He thought his life would just continue like this, constantly obeying orders, taking the antidote after accomplishing the task, and going through a vicious cycle. He never expected that one day this cycle would be broken.
"Honey, why aren't you coming in for dinner? What are you thinking about?" Manager Wang's wife asked as she saw him lost in thought.
Manager Wang stood up and sighed, "I was confused before. I made many mistakes in order to protect you and save my own life. I'm sorry to you all and to everyone."
Hearing this, Steward Wang's wife's eyes reddened. "We'll go to the Princess to repent. The Princess cured the Empress Dowager's illness, so she can definitely detoxify you. The Princess was clearly very angry, but she still had people send us delicious food and drinks. It's clear that the Princess is kind-hearted. We'll go and beg the Princess to save our lives. After that, our whole family will leave the capital and find a place where no one knows us."
Manager Wang remained unmoved, but his wife persuaded him for a long time before he finally softened and went to find Yun Qingluo.
Yun Qingluo looked at him and said calmly, "You came to me for the antidote?"
Steward Wang shook his head, "Your Highness, I know my sins are grave, and I am willing to atone for them with good deeds."
Yun Qingluo raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Tell me about it."
Steward Wang said, word by word, "The rumors that His Highness is plotting a rebellion have spread throughout the capital. People from the palace will definitely come to question him. At that time, I am willing to testify for His Highness along with the other stewards."
Yun Qingluo smiled but remained silent. Suddenly, Steward Wang became anxious, "Your Highness, what I said is true. We are truly willing to testify for His Highness."
“Conditions.” Yun Qingluo parted her lips slightly and uttered two words.
Steward Wang froze, then sighed, "Indeed, nothing can be hidden from the Princess."
Immediately, Steward Wang knelt down and kowtowed respectfully, pleading, "Your Highness, the deaths of us stewards are not a pity, but our wives and children are innocent. We beg Your Highness to detoxify them and let them leave. We are willing to stay and serve Your Highness, even if it costs us our lives."
Upon hearing this, Yun Qingluo's eyes flickered slightly. She was quite perceptive; as expected of the late emperor's person, her mind worked quickly.
They've already figured out the intricacies of this matter so quickly.
“I do need your testimony, but how can I guarantee that you will obediently testify for the Prince as you say?” Yun Qingluo said coldly.
Upon hearing this, Steward Wang went all out, "Your Highness, you are skilled in medicine and can tell that they have poisoned us, so you must also be skilled in poisons. You can poison a few of us as well."
Yun Qinglu snorted coldly, "Don't think that I don't know you've already resolved to die. How could my poison possibly hold you back?"
When Steward Wang heard Yun Qingluo bring up the poison, he knew she could definitely cure them. He became even more sincere, "Your Highness, we are willing to die to save our families. Now that our families' lives are in Your Highness's hands, we would never dare to play any tricks."
Yun Qingluo remained silent for a while before saying, "Alright, I, the princess, will make this deal with you. Go now, I will contact you when needed."
Within a few days, rumors spread like wildfire throughout the capital that the Regent's Mo family army had returned and that they wanted to rebel. There were all sorts of versions of the story, and even a three-year-old could recite a few.
Yun Qingluo was pondering how to bring it up with Han Yixuan when he unexpectedly came to her door.
"Your Highness, you don't need to pay attention to the rumors on the street. I will handle it." Han Shaoqing has been very busy lately and hasn't even had time to visit Yun Qingluo since she became pregnant.
But fearing that Yun Qingluo might overthink these rumors and it would be bad for the fetus, he took some time to visit her.
This is Ah Chen's flesh and blood. Now that he's far away on the border, I have to help take care of him.
Yun Qingluo smiled and nodded, "Han Shaoqing, please sit down. I was just about to come find you."
Han Yixuan was a little confused. Why did she want to see him?
Before Han Yixuan could ask, Yun Qingluo spoke up, "I have a group of tenant farmers under my command, and we'd like to..."
Before he could finish speaking, Han Yixuan interrupted him, startling him so much that he stood up and asked, "Are those rumors true?"
Just as Yun Qingluo was about to speak, Han Yixuan continued, "No, that's impossible. How could Achen have such thoughts? If he did, this wouldn't have happened..."
Yun Qingluo interrupted Han Yixuan sternly, "Young Master Han, walls have ears."
"The rumors outside are false, but someone is indeed trying to frame A-Chen, so I'd like to ask for your help..." Yun Qingluo explained the recent events and her plans to Han Yixuan.
Because she knew that even if she were to harm A-Chen, Han Yi-Xuan would never harm him.
"Do you really believe me?" Han Yixuan looked at Yun Qingluo with a complicated expression.
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