Lu Wei stared at her movements, a cold smile curving his lips. He stepped forward, picked up the Xuan paper, and replied, "I just asked her to go out and buy some things, and Shuang'er got so angry that she ruined my painting."
Mu Chenshuang's eyes suddenly darkened, a fierce glint appearing in them.
"Linglong is my personal maid, and it's not your place to order her around. You'd better guarantee that Linglong will appear safely before you within half an hour. If she is harmed in the slightest..."
Leng Rui's gaze, sharp as a blade, fell upon Lu Wei. "Don't blame me for turning my back on you, Aunt Lu."
The warning was stern and carried no hint of jest.
Mu Chenshuang referred to herself as "this princess" to make Lu Wei understand the hierarchy of status, and that her status as a princess was enough to command her to do anything.
Lu Wei trembled slightly, her pupils contracted, and she raised her head slightly, trying her best to control her emotions.
"Why are you so angry? I just asked Linglong to buy you some things. She'll be back soon."
Mu Chenshuang looked at her coldly, "That's for the best. I hope Aunt Lu understands that if you cross my bottom line, I might just take back control of the Marquis's mansion."
Lu Wei clenched her fists, her breathing becoming heavy.
"Also, show me the accounts of my fiefdom of a thousand households for the past two years. From this day forward, I will personally manage my fiefdom, and Aunt Lu will not need to interfere."
After the original owner was granted the title of Princess, Feng Guche bestowed upon her a fief of 800 households in Qi. Although Qi was not a developed region, these 800 households would generate at least 5,000 taels of silver in tax revenue each year.
However, Lu Wei tricked the owner of the eight hundred households into giving away the property with sweet words. The original owner had little concept of money and didn't care much about it since he didn't lack money. So the tax revenue from the eight hundred households ended up in Lu Wei's pocket without any problem.
Upon hearing this, Lu Wei's expression changed drastically, but even though she was furious, she could only suppress it.
She forced a smile and softened her tone, saying, "Shuang'er, your aunt has been managing the accounts herself for the past two years. You don't know anything about accounting books. If you were to manage them yourself, wouldn't things get chaotic? Since you've already handed them over to your aunt, she's been managing them very well for you."
Mu Chenshuang smiled coldly: "I don't understand. I can learn. Anyway, I'll just be idling around back at the Marquis's mansion. I also want to see how the tax revenue has been these past two years so I can have a better understanding of the situation."
As she spoke, she noticed the slightest change in Lu Wei's expression. How could she not see the tension in Lu Wei's eyes? It seemed that the tax revenue of the past two years had probably been spent by this woman.
She wanted to see how Lu Wei would explain it to her then.
Lu Wei did not expect Mu Chenshuang to suddenly propose to take back the eight hundred households of fiefdom.
"Shuang'er, everything you eat, wear, and use in the Marquis's mansion has been arranged perfectly. You have no use for this fiefdom, do you?"
"Ha!" Mu Chenshuang stared at Lu Wei with a mocking gaze. Shameless people can say anything.
"What, does Aunt Lu mean she doesn't want to return my things? Should I go to the palace and ask His Majesty to return these eight hundred households of fiefdom?"
Lu Wei took a deep breath, trying her best to maintain a smile, and said, "Now that it's the end of the year, there are many things to do. After a while, once Auntie has finished organizing, I will hand it over to you."
It's clearly a delaying tactic.
"Three days. I'm only giving you three days. After three days, I want to see the accounts."
Mu Chenshuang coldly withdrew her gaze, knowing in her heart that getting the accounts back wouldn't be so easy.
But no matter what Lu Wei does, she will take back everything that belongs to her, one by one.
After saying that, she didn't want to say another word to Lu Wei and turned to leave quickly.
Lu Wei narrowed her eyes, staring at the direction Mu Chenshuang had left. Her face gradually darkened, and the Xuan paper in her hand was completely twisted and deformed from the constant tightening of her hand. A fierce look appeared in her eyes.
"Mu Chenshuang, I'd like to see how long you can sit on this throne as a princess."
Mu Chenshuang returned to Tingxue Pavilion.
As expected.
Linglong returned within half an hour.
Mu Chenshuang breathed a sigh of relief when she saw her return unharmed.
Lu Wei is quite pragmatic; she doesn't dare to openly oppose me now. Power and status are indeed a good thing.
"What did Lu Wei ask you today, and where did she go?" Mu Chenshuang asked Linglong.
"Madam asked me about you and Crown Prince Junheng. I said I knew nothing. Then Madam arranged for someone to take me to Xiji to buy a shovel. After that, the person who took me said he was going to buy wine and sent me alone. It was already dark, and I was really unsure of myself."
Fortunately, nothing serious happened.
Xiji is the most remote place in the city. There is an underground river there that connects to the turbulent river outside the city. If something happens there, the body can be thrown into the river and no one will find it.
Lu Wei truly harbored murderous intent.
Mu Chenshuang stood up, reached out and held Linglong's hand, comforting her, "It's good that you're alright. You are my personal maid, and no one in this mansion can order you around except me. If anyone orders you around again, you must fight back. Linglong, you must understand that I am behind you, so you don't need to be timid. With me here, nothing will happen."
Linglong smiled and nodded, saying, "This servant understands."
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