Chapter 15 His Highness was indeed a prophet.
Qin Ye just looked at her calmly for a while before saying, "It's nothing. You should rest well. I'll come to see you again when I'm done with my work."
"temple……"
Yun Si wanted to say something, but he had already turned and left.
This is not an illusion.
Qin Ye has really become indifferent.
What is he thinking? Is it so hard for him to say it?
Yun Si was very upset.
It's also quite frustrating.
Besides Shen Qian, what other misunderstandings did she fail to clarify between them?
Yun Si racked her brains trying to think of a solution.
Or is it that her change of attitude wasn't obvious enough?
This man is really difficult to deal with.
Yun Si was too tired to think about it anymore.
She needs to get the important things done first.
Write a letter to Father.
Yun Si picked up her pen and pondered for a long time.
What should be written, and what shouldn't be written.
They don't need to think to know how difficult their lives are now. Although Qin Ye's people are taking care of them, they are, after all, criminals and can only live a life of hiding and fear every day.
Therefore, she could no longer tell them any bad news, lest they worry.
In fact, Yun Si had also learned quite a bit during this time.
After the Yongyi Marquis's family was ambushed and killed, they disappeared without a trace, and the news that reached the palace was all unfavorable to them.
There are many treacherous villains in the court. The claim that he was ambushed and killed on the way is all a ruse. His real purpose is to escape being exiled to a harsh and cold place. He is probably hiding in some nice place now, living a carefree life.
Some people say that they couldn't have disappeared so cleanly on their own; someone must have been helping them in the dark.
This makes it very clear that they're targeting Qin Ye.
Behind this, the Shen family and Prince Jin certainly played a crucial role in pushing things along.
In his previous life, after Qin Ye saved the Yongyi Marquis's family, some officials in the court seized on this as leverage against him. Fortunately, Qin Ye's influence in Jinzhou was strong enough to hide them very well, and those people could not find any evidence and were ultimately helpless.
However, since Yun Si died in her previous life, Qin Ye had fewer concerns.
In this life, Yun Si, as the daughter of a disgraced official, hides under Qin Ye's wing. Qin Ye has to protect Yun Si, and the pressure he bears will be at least several times greater.
If there hadn't been a divorce, Yun Si would still be the rightful Princess Consort of Xiao, and the situation would have been different. Unfortunately…
Yun Si spent over an hour writing this letter.
This letter was of great importance, and she dared not entrust it to anyone else, so she personally delivered it to Qin Ye.
Holding the letter she had written, she had just arrived at the main courtyard when she saw Lin Shuyan go to Qin Ye's study ahead of her.
Yun Si walked over quietly.
As she approached the study door, she heard Lin Shuyan's gentle voice say, "Your Highness, I heard this morning that Sister Yun was ill last night. You stayed by her room all night? That must have been hard work."
"Shuyan, is something the matter?"
Qin Ye's voice was as cold as ever, but it was also clear that he had a special "affection" for Lin Shuyan.
"It's nothing. I just heard that you stayed up all night with Sister Yun last night, and I was worried about your health, so I specially asked the kitchen to make some nourishing soup for you."
"Put it here, I'll drink it later."
"good."
After Lin Shuyan put down the tonic soup, she remained silent for a long time.
Qin Ye looked at her: "Is there anything else?"
"There is something I learned by chance that might be helpful to you."
"What is it?"
“On my way to Beijing, I encountered a convoy that seemed to be transporting raw materials for the Ministry of War. I heard them mention something about the secret passage of the Ordnance Department, but I didn’t understand it and didn’t pay much attention to it.”
The Ordnance Department's secret passage?
Upon hearing this, Yun Si instantly understood Lin Shuyan's intention.
She wanted to use the information she had gained in her previous life to help Qin Ye resolve the problem with the Ministry of War's weapons.
Yun Si revealed a cold smile.
The Ordnance Department did indeed have a secret passage used to replace repeating crossbows with quality problems.
Yun Si didn't tell Qin Ye about this because the time wasn't right yet.
In his previous life, Qin Ye discovered the problem with the repeating crossbow in the military camp.
He secretly investigated and learned that in the past two years, batches of crossbows with quality problems had appeared from time to time.
The total number collected within two years would be enough for an army of tens of thousands.
Clearly, this is not a simple matter of weapon quality issues.
He made a big fuss about it, forcing Shen Qian to withstand the pressure and thoroughly investigate the matter.
But after investigation, the truth was that all the problematic crossbows were made by the same group of craftsmen.
Shen Qian used swift and decisive methods to deal with those craftsmen.
Qin Ye did not believe this conclusion.
He continued his investigation in secret and later learned about the secret passage from a craftsman named Cheng.
Unfortunately, Shen Qian was prepared and noticed Master Cheng's unusual behavior. He had already started planning ahead to lure Qin Ye into the trap.
At that time, Qin Ye was determined to turn Shen Qian against him and avenge Yun Si.
He was too impatient and decided to venture out alone. Although he discovered the secret passage, he was betrayed by Shen Qian.
Qin Ye suffered heavy losses in that battle.
Now, Yun Si's rebirth has changed the trajectory of her previous life. During the time when Shen Qian was imprisoned in the secret room of the Marquis's mansion, Qin Ye took the opportunity to seize power from Shen Qian in the Ministry of War and the Ordnance Department.
Qin Ye seemed to have gained a slight advantage, but Yun Si knew very well that the secret passage of the Armory Department involved not only Shen Qian, but also irrefutable evidence that the mysterious person harbored rebellious intentions.
If the conspiracy behind the secret passage is revealed at this time, it will only expose Qin Ye prematurely, making more people watch him and feel threatened and fearful of him.
Right now, both she and Qin Ye need to continue to lie low and endure.
They must wait until they have enough power to contend with those deeply rooted aristocratic families.
Lin Shuyan's actions will not only cause Qin Ye to repeat the mistakes of his past life, but will also make his future path extremely difficult.
She wanted to use this information to curry favor with Qin Ye, but she didn't consider the consequences at all.
That woman deserves to die!
“Your Highness, haven’t you been investigating the weapons in the Ordnance Department lately? I think this information might be helpful to you.”
Lin Shuyan's voice continued, "Do you want to send someone to the Ordnance Department to investigate?"
Yun Si held her breath, and after a long while, she heard Qin Ye say in a deep, cold voice, "I know what I'm doing. You should go back now."
Hearing Qin Ye's answer, Yun Si finally felt a little relieved.
It's probably because she didn't die in this life that Qin Ye's mindset is different. He's more composed and thoughtful in dealing with things.
Lin Shuyan came out of the study, and Yun Si hid to the side.
With a deft flick of her fingers, a glint of cold light vanished in the sunlight.
no.
If the distance is too far, it will be easy to be discovered.
Yun Si had no choice but to give up for the time being and look for another opportunity.
However, she then thought that she couldn't just kill him directly, otherwise she wouldn't be able to explain it to Qin Ye and the people in the mansion.
Before killing her, we must first let everyone see through her disguise.
She was already disliked, and if she killed Lin Shuyan without any explanation, others might be okay, but she didn't want Qin Ye to misunderstand her as well.
"Everyone's gone, aren't you coming in?"
Qin Ye's voice came out suddenly.
Yun Si's heart skipped a beat.
Did Qin Ye know she was outside?
Yun Si adjusted her expression and pushed open the door to enter.
Why didn't you rest a little longer?
Qin Ye leaned back in his chair, his gaze towards her somewhat cold, yet also carrying an indescribable feeling.
It's chilly.
Not very friendly.
"I've finished writing the letter."
Yun Si stepped forward, placed the letter in front of him, and subconsciously took two steps back.
Qin Ye stared at her movements, and the coldness emanating from him became even more pronounced.
Yun Si thought that after spending more than a year with Qin Ye in her previous life, she had some understanding of his temperament and character. But at this moment, she suddenly felt...
No.
She doesn't understand at all.
"I... feel a little dizzy."
Under his intensely imposing gaze, Yun Si decided to take the first step.
She walked quickly to the door, opened it, then stopped and turned back with a forced smile: "Your Highness, I heard what Lin Shuyan said to you."
Qin Ye looked at her silently, waiting for her to continue.
Yun Si: "Shall I analyze this for you?"
What are you worried about?
Qin Ye looked at her with a half-smile: "Or do you know about what she mentioned?"
Yun Si's expression faltered slightly.
Qin Ye was even more shrewd than she had imagined.
"I'm not really sure."
Yun Si had no intention of telling Qin Ye about her rebirth.
If she could change her fate from her past life, why should one more person know about those experiences, those pains, and those bad memories?
So she chose to lie.
"But I think, putting aside whether the information Lin Shuyan gave us is accurate, even if it is accurate, this matter must be far-reaching. Moreover, what we have seen is very likely just the tip of the iceberg. Revealing the truth about the secret passage too early will only alert the enemy."
After Yun Si finished speaking, she didn't look at Qin Ye's reaction anymore and quickly walked out of the study.
Qin Ye sat at his desk, staring at her receding figure, his gaze deep and thoughtful.
"Dark Night".
After a moment, he called out to the window, and the figure in the dark quickly appeared in the study.
"Your subordinate is here."
"Go and investigate for me. From childhood to adulthood, besides Shen Qian, have there been any other men who have been close to her?"
"ah?"
Dark Night almost didn't react in time.
Is this Master Cha Yun?
But, doesn't Your Highness already know enough about Master Yun's information?
What else needs to be checked?
"Do I need to repeat myself?"
Qin Ye's cold gaze swept over them, and An Ye quickly shook his head: "No need, I heard it."
"Then why aren't you going yet?"
"yes!"
Just as An Ye was about to leave, Qin Ye called out to him again: "Wait."
"Your Highness, is there anything else you require?"
An Ye waited and waited, but Qin Ye frowned and seemed to be thinking about something, and did not respond for a long time.
Am I going to die again?
The words Yun Si had spoken while she was unconscious last night suddenly echoed in Qin Ye's mind.
Why use "again"?
"The focus should be on investigating everything that happened during the month or so that she stayed at Shen Qian's villa."
"yes."
Dark Night dared not offer any opinion.
If Your Highness says to investigate, then let us investigate.
Anyway, all of Master Yun's experiences are laid out there, and no matter how much you investigate, you won't find anything else.
As soon as An Ye left, Mu Ze walked in from outside.
His face was full of admiration and excitement for Qin Ye.
"Your Highness, you are indeed a prophet. There were no problems with the crossbows, from the raw materials to the manufacturing process. The problem was indeed with the transportation."
They thought that killing a few craftsmen would cover up the whole thing?
Little did His Highness know, His Highness had already guessed the trickery involved.
But how did they manage to switch the faulty crossbows with the good ones without anyone noticing?
The key point is that the checkpoint leading out of the Ordnance Department is extremely strict; if there's a problem, it's impossible to get out of the Ordnance Department.
"Mu Ze, let's halt the investigation for now. I have more important matters for you to attend to."
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