"Princess Rongchang, my wife misspoke. I apologize to you." Grand Tutor Qin cupped his hands in apology to Yun Qingran.
"You flatter me, Grand Tutor," Yun Qingran quickly returned the greeting.
Grand Tutor Qin was a good person, full of knowledge, and did not engage in infighting in the court, making him a breath of fresh air in the court.
“Princess Rongchang, I don’t know why you misunderstand my wife, but I assure you, she is kind-hearted and has always been respectful to your father. The more than 800,000 taels of silver buried in the Zhen’an Marquis’s courtyard has nothing to do with my wife.” Grand Tutor Qin looked at Yun Qingran with gentle and pleading eyes.
Yun Qingran and Grand Tutor Qin looked at each other for a moment, then Yun Qingran said, "I don't believe my aunt would wrong my father either."
Although this matter is as obvious as a lice on a monk's head, there is no physical evidence to prove it. As long as Yunlian insists on denying it, the matter will remain at a standstill.
But it's impossible for her to let Yunlian go. She's a woman who always seeks revenge. She'll definitely not let Yunlian get away with treating her father and elder brother this way.
The reason they're agreeing now is just to temporarily lower Yunlian's guard, so they can strike decisively when the time comes.
"Thank you, Princess Rongchang." Grand Tutor Qin quickly cupped his hands to Yun Qingran, thinking that she had really let his wife go after his pleas.
Yun Qingran returned the greeting.
"Old Su is dead, and there's no way to know the truth of this matter anymore. Let's leave it at that," the Emperor announced.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Grand Tutor Qin and Yunlian quickly kowtowed to express their gratitude.
Yunlian's head hit the ground. She closed her eyes tightly, let out a deep breath, and a smug smile appeared on her face.
We've passed this hurdle.
"Princess Rongchang has made a contribution in solving the case, and her trip to Nan Chu has also brought honor to our Bei Yin. With these two great achievements combined, Ranran, just tell me what you want, and I will grant it to you." The Emperor looked at Yun Qingran with expectation in his eyes.
Tell me, you want to be the Queen of the Northern Cold Kingdom and marry Lin'er!
"Your Majesty, I don't have anything I want for the time being. May I leave this wish with you for now?" Yun Qingran chuckled.
The light in the Emperor's eyes dimmed instantly. Did Ranran not want to marry that brat?
Fine, since she won't allow me to marry Lin'er, I can issue an imperial decree to betroth him to Lin'er.
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