Chapter 279 The discerning Lord Leng
Leng Wendong had attended the birthday banquet at the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion.
After returning home, he realized that the granddaughter of the Prince of Zhenbei was no ordinary person.
Even his wife felt the same way.
After attending the birthday banquet, his official position was even slightly adjusted.
At his birthday banquet, his wife met many wives of high-ranking officials.
I was hoping to find a good marriage for my daughter among them.
But his wife said that this princess might not be an ordinary person.
The Leng family's social standing was insufficient to participate in the power struggles in the capital.
Being outside the situation allows for a clearer perspective.
Their families were not prominent, and the powerful clans looked down on them. If their daughters married into such families, they would be considered inferior in the inner quarters. However, if they chose men of lower social standing, they would feel that it would be unfair to their daughters.
Instead of trying to climb the social ladder, why not climb this golden branch?
Just as a golden branch soars to the clouds, the Leng family can also rise to great heights.
Leng Wendong's way of getting involved with Qin Jinzhi was very simple and crude.
The fact that he used his birthday banquet to raise money proves that he is short of money, while the Leng family is the last thing that he lacks.
His way of surrendering was by sending money, sending money, sending money!
He single-handedly oversaw the construction of Baihe Academy.
The first student was Leng Wendong's daughter, Leng Qingqiu.
After such a long struggle, Qin Jinzhi's faction has emerged in the imperial court.
He initially joined Qin Jinzhi's school.
Qin Jinzhi is the young master of the Zhenbei Army, and is of utmost importance in this military camp.
The princess actually managed to summon him here.
Whatever he does, it means the princess is going to employ him.
Qin Jinzhi said, "As a Grand Master of the Imperial Library, you should be a close advisor to the Emperor, but you have not been given important positions because of the power of Du Zhong and Cui Huai. Now that the Du, Yang, and Cui families are conducting a thorough investigation, Lord Leng, your chance to rise to the top has come."
Leng Wendong looked at Qin Jinzhi with excitement.
"Your humble servant will certainly not fail the princess's trust!"
Qin Jinzhi is giving him credit!
Their family certainly has a keen eye for talent!
Qin Jinzhi summoned Tu You to assist Leng Wendong.
She then returned to the palace and began packing her luggage.
Feiyan had already left the palace with Qin Jinzhi.
They packed several large boxes with Yun Que and the other three.
Cui Ying sat on the box with a mournful face.
"Why didn't you take me with you when you went out to play?!"
Qin Jinzhi lay on the swing, "Both commanders of the Thousand Birds Division have left, who will manage the Thousand Birds Division now!"
Cui Ying cried out to the heavens, "I want to go out and play too! I've hardly ever been out of the capital!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled, "I'll take you next time."
"Old Qin, we're here."
Hu Aman walked in carrying a large bundle on his back.
A head popped out from behind her; it was none other than the smiling Wei Xueqi.
Hu Ajiao walked at the very back.
When Cui Ying saw the three of them, the sky seemed to fall.
She looked at Qin Jinzhi and said, "If you don't take me with you, I'll strangle myself."
Hu Aman laughed after hearing this, "Don't be afraid, your older sister will stay with you in the capital."
Cui Ying looked at Hu Ajiao and immediately hugged her, wailing.
"Ah Jiao, why are our lives so miserable!"
At this moment, Yun Jin ran over excitedly.
"Princess! Everything's ready!"
She turned to look at Yun Ge, "Yun Ge, remember to feed Cuicui for me. She's been in a bad mood these past few days and has lost weight!"
Yun Ge rolled her eyes. She had never seen such a fat goose before. Even if she was thin, that fat goose would never be thin!
Qin Jinzhi jumped off the swing. "Let's go!"
Cui Ying couldn't believe her ears. "Huh? We're leaving already?"
Four Killers, Luo Shui, Yun Que, Yun Jin, Hu Aman, and Wei Xueqi all ran happily towards the carriage outside the mansion.
Feiyan walked at the very back, carrying an enormous bundle.
Her little face was flushed from exhaustion.
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Feiyan, what are you carrying?"
Feiyan said with a boastful look, "These are all snacks I prepared for the princess. The journey is so long, what if the princess wants to eat them?"
Qin Jinzhi laughed out loud, "Okay."
Who exactly wants to eat it?
She took Feiyan's bundle, and the group walked together out of the mansion.
Cui Ying looked at the convoy in front of her with a mournful expression.
He was filled with extreme sorrow when he saw Liu Yiyi get off the palace carriage and then get directly into Qin Jinzhi's carriage.
Qin Jinzhi smiled at Cui Ying and said, "Wait for me to come back."
The convoy set off.
Xue Huaiyi rode ahead on horseback, leading his guards.
Before they even reached the city gate, a servant caught up with the caravan.
Xue Huaiyi stopped the man, "Who are you?"
The servant quickly replied, "This servant is from the Leng household, here to deliver something to the princess on behalf of my master."
Xue Huaiyi consulted with his superiors and then released the man.
The servant stood beside the carriage, the curtain of which was partially lifted.
"This servant greets the princess."
Qin Jinzhi asked, "Is there something you need, Leng Wendong?"
The servant handed the box in his hand to Yun Jin, who was standing in front of the carriage door.
“My master said that the princess is of noble birth and he feels extremely guilty for not being able to attend to her. Therefore, he sent me to deliver a small token of his appreciation.”
Yun Jin opened the box and saw a thick stack of silver notes inside.
The servant handed Yun Jin another letter, saying, "Master said that everything he wanted to say is in this letter. The things have been delivered, and this servant will take his leave now."
Qin Jinzhi took the letter, and as soon as she opened it, she seemed to see Leng Wendong's smiling face.
"Princess, spend as you please! Remember to write if you need more money! Your humble servant awaits your return to the capital!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Let's go."
Xue Huaiyi was about to order the convoy to set off.
Another person appeared from the shadows.
Xue Huaiyi recognized this man; he was Wang Wei, the eunuch serving the Crown Prince.
Xue Huaiyi frowned and looked at Wang Wei, "Why did Eunuch Wang stop the princess's carriage?"
Wang Wei dared not act arrogantly towards those around Qin Jinzhi. "The Crown Prince wishes to see Princess Jinzhi. Please inform him."
Xue Huaiyi did not give the Crown Prince's people a friendly look.
The assassination at the hunting grounds may have been orchestrated by the Crown Prince.
With a stern face, he asked Qin Jinzhi for instructions again.
"Princess, the Crown Prince wishes to see you."
Qin Jinzhi lifted the carriage curtain and said, "Have Eunuch Wang come to the carriage."
Upon hearing this, Xue Huaiyi rode his horse back.
"The princess invites you to come forward."
Upon hearing this, Wang Wei immediately went to the carriage.
"Princess, His Highness the Crown Prince wishes to see you."
Qin Jinzhi said coldly, "Go back and tell the Crown Prince that I have disappeared. If the Du, Yang, and Cui families are still in the court when I return to the capital, then he should be replaced as the Crown Prince."
Wang Wei's face turned pale. In the capital, only this person would dare to say such a thing.
"Walk."
The carriage curtain was lowered.
The convoy headed out of the city.
Wang Wei watched the convoy disappear and hurriedly returned to the East Palace.
After Qin Jinzhi faked her death, she never saw the Crown Prince again.
The crown prince was constantly filled with anxiety.
She staged a grand performance that brought down the Du, Yang, and Cui families.
He was involved in the assassinations at the hunting grounds.
With Qin Jinzhi's intelligence, she wouldn't fail to find out.
How will Qin Jinzhi treat him?
Will it be liquidated like the other three companies?
He was furious.
The crown prince of a nation.
He was actually afraid of a junior.
He was extremely grateful that no heir had appeared in the Eastern Palace.
Wang Wei brought Qin Jinzhi's words back to the Eastern Palace.
The prince slumped into his chair.
Qin Jinzhi found out!
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