Upon hearing this, Qingyi was moved and took a step back.
"Tell everyone to withdraw, retreat, and conserve their energy."
Yuwen Xian gave another order.
Qingyi immediately accepted the order and withdrew.
The next morning, just as Xie Lingqin woke up, Zihe brought a message to Qingshui Pavilion.
"Miss, the matter concerning the Liu family has been resolved."
Xie Lingqin glanced at her sleepily, "How did you solve it?"
“Yesterday we delivered the letter to Lord Liu. Lord Liu did not return to his residence at that time. It was not until the evening that he devised a plan to get the concubine to confess what she had done in order to obtain the antidote for Lord Liu to take. All of this was done quietly and without causing a great disturbance.”
Xie Lingqin raised her hand and rubbed the corner of her eye. "Although Liu Yunzhou is pedantic and a bit dim-witted, he is still well-read and intelligent. He was able to become the top scholar, so he is not stupid. It is not surprising that he can use a plan to handle this matter quietly."
"Yes, but Master Liu ordered that concubine to commit suicide by poison."
"Of course, but does Master Liu know that the man having an affair with his concubine is the legitimate son of the Minister of Personnel?"
"After much inquiry, I believe they must have found out from the concubine."
"That's true, that concubine doesn't seem like the kind of person who would keep a secret."
As Xie Lingqin spoke, she threw off the covers and sat up. "But it's good, the Liu family's reputation is preserved, and this will keep them on their guard."
"However, if Lord Liu knew that you were secretly helping him, he would probably be extremely grateful to you. He has always admired and respected the General's wife, and if he knew how capable you are, he would probably..."
"Please don't!" Xie Lingqin immediately shook her head. "I'd be so grateful if he didn't come and bring me bad luck."
"Pfft."
Just then, Tridacna came in carrying water. Upon hearing this, she exclaimed, "Miss, Lord Liu's family is not only the richest in the city, but he is also an imperial censor. Countless young ladies in the city want to marry him, and countless princes and nobles want to befriend him. Yet you look at Lord Liu as if he were a poisonous snake."
Xie Lingqin glanced at the giant clam, amused and annoyed, "You little rascal talk the most. Miss is thinking of you all. If something were to happen to me, and you were all so loyal, how could I be at peace if you went with me?"
"Oh dear, spit it out, Miss, please don't say such things."
The giant clam immediately became extremely nervous.
Zihe immediately stepped forward, "That's right, Miss, you will definitely be alright, so you mustn't say such unlucky things."
Xie Lingqin looked at the two delicate and concerned faces, and after a moment, smiled calmly, "Alright, bring up breakfast. In a little while, Zihe, give the concubine transfer certificate you received yesterday to Baiyu. The Liu family is busy, and Master Liu will not be able to find out that the concubine has such a shareholding, so he will not come after us."
"yes."
Zihe thought to herself, "If Manager Bai knew how Miss obtained the certificate, and left that concubine with no way to prove it, he would be speechless for a long time."
However, after breakfast, news arrived at Qingshui Pavilion just as Xie Lingqin had anticipated.
The Emperor sent his eunuch to say that he would come to see her in the evening.
Xie Lingqin's mind was in suspense. He knew that the Emperor would not let such an opportunity pass him by.
Moreover, it can be said to be killing two birds with one stone.
This would both let the people know that the emperor was not seriously injured, dispelling those who secretly coveted him, and allow them to test her again.
She knew that the Emperor had arrested many people in the capital during that night and day, which was why Minglan and the others were able to escape amidst the chaos.
However, it was inevitable that the Emperor would come to the General's Mansion to see her, and there was no way to change that. How could she possibly hide it under the Emperor's sharp gaze?
“Miss, since the Emperor is coming, what about your injury…”
The giant clam's expression was solemn.
After all, the young lady was unharmed.
Xie Lingqin waved her hand, "It seems there will be some trouble tonight, Zihe..." Xie Lingqin called out.
Zihe had already returned the voucher to Baiyu. Upon hearing this, she immediately stepped forward and asked, "Miss, what are your orders?"
"It seems you'll have a hard night."
Xie Lingqin stared at her intently, clearly not joking.
Zihe's face was resolute, his expression somber. He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect and said, "I will obey any command, Miss, even at the cost of my life."
"It's not that I want you to die, but the Emperor has experts around him. If you know martial arts, they will definitely be able to tell if they look closely. Moreover, you fought with Li Qing's maid that day. This matter must have already secretly reached the Emperor's ears, so..." Xie Lingqin looked at the new maids and nannies in the courtyard, and then gestured for the two of them to move closer.
After giving a series of instructions, he said, "Do you understand? We must not make any mistakes. The Emperor is suspicious. If anything goes wrong, we will be doomed."
"Yes, Miss."
Xie Lingqin nodded. "However, there is one more thing to do before that." A cold glint flashed in Xie Lingqin's eyes as she looked at Zihe. "Elder Dong must have returned to his residence last night, right?"
"Yes, Miss, it is said that I am also going to the palace today."
Xie Lingqin glanced at the sky. "It's still early. Old Master Dong probably hasn't left the manor yet. Let's go to the Dong manor."
"Miss, do you intend to go to the palace with Elder Dong?" Zihe was startled, clearly intending to obstruct him.
Xie Lingqin nodded, "Exactly."
"No, miss, you're sending a lamb to the slaughter."
Zihe looked opposed, and Tridacna, standing beside her, also clearly disagreed, but remained silent for a moment.
Xie Lingqin raised her hand and patted Zihe's shoulder. "I am a woman disguised as a man, so you should trust my skills. I am following Elder Dong under the identity of Yan She. Moreover, I believe that His Majesty knows that I saved Qin Qi with my medical skills not long ago. Now, there is a silver needle stuck in His Majesty's back, and no one has yet figured out a way to remove it. If I remove this needle, do you think His Majesty should thank me?"
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