"Really? That's so exaggerated?" Qu Qingxi asked, feigning surprise.
"Yes, I heard that the modus operandi this time is the same as that of the previous theft from the Dingguo Marquis's mansion treasury. I suspect that it was the same group of people who did it."
"However, it's really strange. It's not that the thieves steal gold and silver jewelry, but how did they manage to move all those large items without anyone noticing?" Qingdai was truly shocked; it was just too bizarre.
"With so many people in the Xu household, how come not a single one was found? Your Highness, isn't that strange?" Qingdai asked, extremely puzzled.
"Perhaps those people are very skilled," Qu Qingxi echoed.
"Your Highness, do you think it's possible that the perpetrator wasn't human, since those things disappeared so strangely?" Qingdai seemed to remember something and suddenly shivered.
Qu Qingxi paused in her hand movements, "Who are you calling not human?"
"you mean?"
"Your Highness, do you think it could be ghosts or spirits?" Even if it was a group of people, they couldn't possibly be this powerful. The way these things disappeared is strange. Perhaps it really was made by ghosts?
Qu Qingxi raised an eyebrow slightly. This was a good reason. Perhaps she could have someone guide the conversation in that direction, since there were quite a few people here who believed in ghosts and gods.
"What you said seems to make some sense." Qu Qingxi nodded thoughtfully.
"Right?" Seeing that the princess agreed, Qingdai seemed encouraged. After all, the news that came back was indeed a bit strange. Even if there was a group of master thieves, it was impossible that they didn't find a single person or make a sound.
Qingdai's casual remark provided Qu Qingxi with an idea. It would be extremely difficult for them to investigate this matter right now, but if such a rumor were to spread, it might have unexpected effects.
The truth is hard to discern, and the truth is hard to discern. The officials can't catch the murderer, and the people are confused. This situation is going to get interesting.
However, this Qu Lianhai really has nothing better to do. He clearly knows that Qu Qingran had been bullying the original owner all along, yet he still wants to marry Qu Qingran off as a concubine. It's truly laughable.
Qu Qingxi believed that it was a lie to marry into the family as a concubine. If Qu Qingran really married into the family, she would definitely find a way to harm her, kill her silently, and then take her place as He Liufeng's principal wife.
Qu Qingxi felt disgusted just thinking about it. Although she had the absolute power to crush Qu Qingran, she would feel extremely repulsed if Qu Qingran actually married into the family.
I still need to figure out how to handle this matter myself.
Qu Lianhai wanted to marry his daughter to someone in the royal family, so I'll reluctantly grant him that wish. But who should the He family member choose?
The Emperor or the Crown Prince?
Hmm, I need to think about it carefully, but first I want to give Qu Lianhai a big surprise.
That night, a ruthless thief ransacked the Prime Minister's residence once again.
Qu Qingxi went a little harder on the Prime Minister's residence. Whether it was useful or not, Qu Qingxi took everything, including the pots and pans in the kitchen.
However, they kept all the chamber pots. After all, this was the original owner's maternal home. If they left nothing behind, wouldn't that be letting down their "thoughtful care" for the original owner over the years?
The next day, Qu Qingxi got up very early. After breakfast, she found a book and pretended to read it, but in reality, she was waiting for Qingdai to come and tell her about the news from the Prime Minister's residence.
However, after Qu Qingxi waited for a long time, Qingdai still didn't come. Instead, Zhang Xueliu came in and enthusiastically asked Qu Qingxi what she wanted to eat for lunch.
Qu Qingxi casually mentioned a few dishes, then waved Zhang Xueliu away.
Qu Qingxi waited until noon before Qingdai appeared before her, looking exhausted.
Seeing the glaring dark circles under Qingdai's eyes, Qu Qingxi paused for a moment, "What did you do last night? Didn't you sleep?"
"No, Your Highness, you know what happened again last night."
"What happened that's keeping you up all night?"
"No, Your Highness, something happened at the Prime Minister's residence last night as well," Qingdai said anxiously.
"What? Qu Lianhai's family died suddenly?" Qu Qingxi casually picked up a pastry for herself.
"Uh, it's not that serious." Qingdai knew that Qu Qingxi had been bullied a lot when she was in the Prime Minister's mansion and hated the Prime Minister's family, but she didn't expect that Qu Qingxi would dare to say anything.
"Your Highness, please don't say such things again. If someone with ulterior motives overhears you, they'll say you're unfilial," Qingdai quickly advised.
In this era, loyalty and filial piety are extremely important. If someone is branded as unfilial, they will be condemned by many people.
"Okay, I won't say it again." Qu Qingxi nodded readily.
"Your Highness, the Prime Minister's residence was also ransacked last night. This time it was even worse. Even pots and pans were taken away. Apart from the mansion and the buildings, almost nothing was left in the entire Prime Minister's residence."
This matter was so shocking that the Prime Minister, his wife, and Qu Qingran all fainted from anger.
As Qingdai spoke, she felt a chill run down her spine. This was the capital city, after all. The Prime Minister's mansion had been emptied overnight, leaving nothing behind, yet there was no sign of anything amiss.
Based on yesterday's speculation, Qingdai couldn't help but suspect that something unclean was indeed at work.
Someone, who was considered "unclean," was leisurely sipping tea, smacking his lips and sighing, "Indeed, good and evil are rewarded in the end."
"But what does all this have to do with you? Is it worth staying up all night?" Qu Qingxi turned to look at Qingdai. The relationship between the Prime Minister's Mansion and the Prince of Nanqing's Mansion couldn't be that bad, could it? The Prime Minister's Mansion was robbed, and the people of the Prince of Nanqing's Mansion didn't sleep all night?
"No, ever since we heard about the theft at the Prime Minister's residence last night, in case something happens to the Prince's residence as well, we moved the Prince's treasury to a new location overnight and even sent people to guard it to prevent it from being stolen again."
Qingdai spoke smugly, unaware that the culprit behind the recent thefts was none other than the princess standing before her.
“Really? You were quite prescient. That’s good, it saves us from being robbed too.” Qu Qingxi nodded in agreement.
“But, Your Highness, what if the one who did it wasn’t human? What if it really was a ghost? Wouldn’t it be able to be found no matter where it hides?” Qingdai asked worriedly.
Someone who is not human: "..."
"Well, that shouldn't be the case. Look how wise and intelligent His Highness is. He changed the location overnight and sent people to guard it. There's definitely no problem," Qu Qingxi comforted him.
Currently, He Liufeng hasn't offended her, so she won't touch the Prince's treasury. However, if He Liufeng offends her one day, she might just empty the Prince's treasury as well.
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