Du Qianqian secretly glanced at Princess Shen.
Since Princess Shen didn't touch her chopsticks, Du Qianqian naturally didn't dare to eat either.
She glanced at it several times.
Shen Qian then asked.
"Miss Du, where did you get this dagger?" Shen Qian tried to soften his voice. If it weren't for his good upbringing, Shen Qian would have wanted to ask Du Qianqian why she was impersonating her aunt's daughter.
But seeing Du Qianqian's tattered clothes, he could probably guess... if Du Qianqian were impersonating someone else, it would be like a pheasant turning into a phoenix.
He will enjoy great wealth and promotion.
Du Qianqian shivered when she heard Shen Qian address her.
My heart jumped into my throat.
“What did you say, cousin… I’m Qianqian, your cousin. Why are you calling me Miss Du? It sounds so distant.” Du Qianqian held the chopsticks in front of her, not in the mood to eat. She occasionally poked the fish in the white jade bowl with the silver chopsticks in her hand.
His movements appeared somewhat awkward.
"Miss Du, do you still want to deceive people?" Shen Qian snorted coldly, showing no kindness towards Du Qianqian.
"If you just tell me who you got this dagger from, I will give you every penny of the reward you are owed." Shen Qian tried to use money to get information from Du Qianqian.
But how could Du Qianqian agree?
How could she see the duck that was already flying right to her mouth suddenly fly away again?
How can you spit out a delicious treat that's already in your mouth?
Of course she couldn't admit it. Besides, Shen Qian hadn't provided any evidence.
She wasn't slapped to death on the shore, so she still has a breath left.
“Grandmother…look at what my cousin is saying. Just two days ago he said he would make it up to me, but today he’s changed his attitude…” Du Qianqian looked at the old Princess Shen with tears in her eyes.
They tried to gain sympathy from Princess Shen.
Du Qianqian has come to realize in the past two days that Shen Qian is completely obedient to the old Princess Shen.
So as long as we can win over Princess Shen, Shen Qian will naturally be nothing to fear.
Princess Shen remained silent, lowered her eyes, and scooped a spoonful of soup into her mouth.
"Miss Du, please tell the truth." Princess Shen put down her soup spoon, picked up a black handkerchief, and gently wiped her lips.
Their movements were so elegant it was almost unbelievable; only someone who has lived a life of luxury could exude such elegance and luxury in every gesture.
Du Qianqian trembled all over.
She bit her lip.
"Whose instigation did Grandmother listen to? It was clearly just a few days ago..." Du Qianqian pulled the dagger out of her sleeve.
"This was left to me by my mother. Didn't my maternal grandmother also say that this was my mother's thing?" Tears welled up in her eyes, like a crystal pearl, and slid down her lower eyelid.
The pear blossoms, wet with rain, are so pitiful.
Shen Qian pulled a stack of documents from his sleeve and threw them in front of Du Qianqian.
“Your parents are still alive, and all the details of your family are here… What are you up to? Are you trying to deceive your grandmother? Do you know who we are? If you don’t tell the truth, I will make sure your whole family has nowhere to turn!” The veins on Shen Qian’s forehead bulged slightly.
He never expected Du Qianqian to be so shameless.
He spoke to Du Qianqian in a gentle and polite manner, trying to negotiate.
They tried to use money to obtain Du Qianqian's information.
But Du Qianqian refused to admit it and insisted that he show her the evidence, making a harsh statement.
Will she finally stop?
Du Qianqian was stunned. She hadn't expected that these two people would show concern for her on the surface, calling her "cousin" and "Qianqian" repeatedly.
But they actually investigated her behind her back!
She sobbed softly, but didn't say anything.
She's been exposed!
Shen Qian composed himself and said, "Tell me where that dagger came from. If you tell me, we will give you a reward."
Du Qianqian couldn't give a coherent explanation for a long time.
"Grandmother...didn't you say you were going to take me back to the capital?" Du Qianqian still refused to give up.
Princess Shen's face darkened.
"I originally thought you were of royal blood, but I never expected you to be so malicious and deceive me. I will not hold your deception against you and will exchange your information for a reward... If you are unwilling, then don't blame us for being impolite."
Princess Shen's voice was steady, yet seemed to carry a chilling quality.
This caused Du Qianqian to instantly fall into despair.
Her dream of being a prince's daughter had only lasted two days when... she suddenly woke up as if from a dream!
It was all a dream, vanished without a trace!
Du Qianqian was grabbed and thrown out. She tried to grab Princess Shen, but Shen Qian kicked her hard.
Shen Qian also snatched the dagger back.
Du Qianqian refused to tell, so Shen Qian didn't leave her a single copper coin.
Du Qianqian was abandoned on the street, penniless and with nowhere to go.
She could only wander aimlessly on the street, then hide in a small alley until dawn.
...
The next morning, Princess Shen and Shen Qian tidied themselves up, took the royal token, revealed their identities, and went directly to the magistrate of Jiangnan County.
The magistrate of Jiangnan County wields considerable authority in this area. With his help, it would be much easier and simpler for Princess Shen to find someone.
Shen Qian brought the portrait and went directly to pay his respects.
When Magistrate Chen heard the news, he was so frightened that he immediately came to the front hall.
They also asked someone to call Bai Wenjing and Li Chuyi.
Both Li Chuyi and Bai Wenjing were in the capital.
This old princess also came from the capital; perhaps we've met before.
As Magistrate Chen entered the front hall, Shen Qian was supporting Princess Shen.
Princess Shen immediately stood up upon seeing Magistrate Chen.
Magistrate Chen shuddered in fright. Princess Shen, a princess from a different surname, was granted an imperial title.
If we really want to compare, Princess Shen's position is actually higher than Magistrate Chen's.
Princess Shen rose to greet him; how could Magistrate Chen possibly accept such an honor?
Bai Wenjing and Li Chuyi also came over.
I introduced myself and said hello.
Neither Li Chuyi nor Bai Wenjing had ever met Princess Shen.
As Princess Shen grew older, she wandered around searching for Shen Qing.
It's understandable if you haven't seen it before.
Princess Shen got straight to the point: "Magistrate Chen, I have come to Jiangnan this time with a request. If Magistrate Chen can lend a helping hand, then my Shen family will definitely remember this kindness."
Princess Shen's humble attitude slightly shocked Magistrate Chen.
Magistrate Chen was flattered and overwhelmed.
"Please tell me, if there is anything I can do to help, I will do my utmost."
Shen Qian immediately took a portrait and handed it to Magistrate Chen.
The portrait in Magistrate Chen's hand was exquisitely detailed; even the scroll was engraved with hot gold.
The portion size is not small.
Magistrate Chen immediately opened the scroll, and a portrait appeared before him.
A woman stood under a pear tree, her face incredibly youthful, with a smile that could topple kingdoms.
Li Chuyi leaned closer, and she moved even closer.
“Huh? This person… I feel like I’ve seen him somewhere before?” Li Chuyi paused slightly and glanced at Magistrate Chen.
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