The antidote was given to Meng Qingqian's trusted subordinate, who was also the highest decision-maker in the entire Qi Kingdom, at least for the three years before the emperor turned fourteen.
Therefore, even though Meng Qingqian can only control half of the court at present, she and Grand Chancellor Han Wenxin should be the two people who understand the overall policy direction of the Qi Kingdom the most.
Third-rate businessmen exploit loopholes, second-rate businessmen cultivate relationships, first-rate businessmen follow policies, and top-rate businessmen are beyond question.
If Daqi Bank wants to break free from its single product structure of gold and silver certificates and use the wealth accumulated through these certificates to become a large conglomerate with diversified industrial chains, it must closely follow the policy direction of the State of Qi.
For example, if the State of Qi is preparing to attack the State of Yan, then engaging in the trade of weapons, grain, and warhorses would be the most prudent course of action. With the imperial court backing them up, profits are high, and there's no worry about selling them—it's like making money without lifting a finger.
To understand the policy direction of the Qi Kingdom, asking Meng Qingqian directly is the best option. Although He Yunxiao has never met Princess Xiaoyue, her confidante Li Qingmeng is right in front of him, making it a perfect opportunity to extract information.
Meng Qingqian was on the verge of death. She couldn't care less about etiquette at this moment and fiercely questioned, "He Yunxiao, what exactly do you want to say?"
He Yunxiao hadn't yet figured out how to phrase it.
He and Li Qingmeng weren't close enough that she might not respond if he asked directly.
"Um... let me think about it some more."
Meng Qingqian couldn't wait any longer; if she waited any longer, things would definitely get worse...
If... I can't hold back in front of He Yunxiao... then...
He's definitely going to die!
She stood up abruptly and walked out of the living room without looking back.
"You can decide for yourself. I have things to do, so I'll leave for a while."
He Yunxiao thought the antidote was about to leave, so he quickly chased after it.
"Wait, wait, this is also a very important matter for me."
Meng Qingqian continued walking, her expression cold and stern. "Whatever it is, we'll talk about it later."
He Yunxiao noticed that Miss Yao's expression was off and wondered if he had done something wrong to offend her again. Otherwise, why would she insist on leaving regardless of the consequences?
Although He Yunxiao didn't feel he had done anything impolite, women's hearts are unfathomable; who knows what they're thinking? (Biquge)
"Miss Li, Miss Li, are you angry?"
Meng Qingqian's expression was more serious than ever before. "No, I'm not angry."
Seeing her expression, He Yunxiao thought to himself: Oh no, she's angry.
He jogged forward and blocked the path of the antidote.
For the sake of the bigger picture, He Yunxiao had no choice but to temporarily back down. "If you think there's anything wrong with what I've done, please feel free to bring it up. As long as it's not related to the female spy, we can discuss it."
At this moment, Meng Qingqian just wanted to take a knife and chop this troublesome guy down!
I hadn't felt it while walking, but now that I've stopped, the overwhelming urge within me is simply overwhelming.
It's like a wine jug that's completely full; the slightest breeze or disturbance will cause a little of the overflowing wine to spill out.
On the staking of the dignity of the Great Qi Princess, no matter what, she must never allow herself to appear before He Yunxiao in that state!
He Yunxiao's collection of handkerchiefs could be seen as the act of a petty person or a pervert. But if I were to do that kind of thing in front of He Yunxiao, then I would be the pervert.
I represent the face of the royal family, and I must never be a pervert!
Meng Qingqian tried her best to appear calm and composed, but her awkward "calmness" looked more like a girlfriend sulking during an argument, and it wasn't believable at all.
"He Yunxiao, I'm not angry. Just get out of my way and move aside right now."
He Yunxiao twitched his lips. "Big sister, you're already like this, aren't you angry?"
“Miss Li, now that we’ve exchanged our tokens, we’re on the same side. You don’t need to be so formal; feel free to tell me anything. I promise I won’t be angry or retaliate. Is that alright?”
"He Yunxiao, I'm really not angry, please move aside."
He Yunxiao scratched his head. "Miss Li, looking like this, I don't believe you're not angry."
Meng Qingqian was focused entirely on preventing the dam from bursting, and at that moment she had no spare brain to think of any way to convince He Yunxiao that she wasn't angry.
With no way to outsmart her, Meng Qingqian had no choice but to force her way in.
"Get out of my way, I don't want to waste my breath on you."
Meng Qingqian walked straight towards He Yunxiao, attempting to force him to back down.
But He Yunxiao was not like those guards who were used to submitting to her; He Yunxiao simply wouldn't budge.
As a result, Meng Qingqian bumped into He Yunxiao and was forced to take two steps back.
In He Yunxiao's memory, although Jieyao was full of bad intentions, he was a reasonable person. Today, Jieyao was very strange, impulsive, reckless and quite unreasonable.
"Miss Li, is there something wrong with you...?"
As He Yunxiao was speaking, he saw the pretty face of the girl in front of him, who had received the antidote, visibly turn bright red. And it wasn't just a normal blush; it was a deep, utter blush.
He Yunxiao saw her with her head down, blinking nervously, her fingers tightly gripping the hem of her clothes, afraid to move. Her two exquisitely beautiful, long legs, hidden in the man's clothes, belonging only to tall, mature women, were pressed tightly together and rubbing back and forth.
Even their little feet have a tendency to turn inwards with their toes touching.
He Yunxiao was stunned; he had seen this scene before.
One morning, on the secluded grass of Deer Antler Academy, he and Chu Chu were "reasoning" with each other, and then Chu Chu also...
Knowing that the antidote was concerned about saving face, He Yunxiao considerately whispered, "Miss Li, would you like to wash your hands?"
After the collision, Meng Qingqian was already slightly injured.
She tried her best to plug the gap, but she couldn't help but imagine the worst-case scenario.
To lose face in front of He Yunxiao... cough cough... to lose dignity...
Whenever Meng Qingqian thought of this outcome, her breathing quickened, and her panicked heartbeat, along with the rush of hot blood to her face and brain, made her face flush red, rendering her completely unable to think.
In this situation, the only thing she can be thankful for is that He Yunxiao doesn't know she is Meng Qingqian. At most, the worst-case scenario is that "Li Qingmeng" will lose her composure. And it will only be for him to see. This outcome is still better than losing face in front of millions of people in Qi as the eldest princess.
Besides, he already has enough leverage over her and her embarrassing moments in his hands, he's seen enough of that. What difference would one more, even worse, make?
Although He Yunxiao is the son of a marquis, he only cares about personal matters and lacks ambition. Such a person, even if he has too much dirt on you, will not affect the court. It's alright, it's alright…
Meng Qingqian has an overly strong sense of self-esteem (and is very concerned about saving face). At this moment, she can only relieve the fear, embarrassment, shyness, and anxiety that keep growing in her heart by constantly telling herself these things. Otherwise, if she keeps thinking about these negative emotions, they will also consume her.
He Yunxiao's "concerned" voice rang in Meng Qingqian's ears, "Miss Li, would you like to wash your hands?"
Meng Qingqian was unwilling to admit it, but she was already at her limit, and if she continued to hold on, it would be all over. Between admitting it and losing face, and losing her composure and losing face big time, she chose the former.
"Um."
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