Princess Huizhen's mind is indeed incomprehensible to ordinary people.
Qin Xiangxiang was about to explain patiently when he suddenly remembered something: "The princess was so scared when she saw Prince Mu today, but that day when she was in the attic, not only was she not scared, she even laughed. I remember that at that time, I Hear it very clearly.”
Princess Huizhen looked at her doubtfully: "Laughing? I didn't laugh. Grandma taught you not to laugh at others even if they make them embarrassed."
This time it was Qin Xiangxiang's turn to be confused. Since the princess didn't laugh, who was laughing?
She looked at Xiao Man and Qin Equinox.
Xiao Man said hurriedly: "The slaves can testify that the princess did not laugh that day. The slaves did not laugh either. At that time, the eldest princess invited Mu Shizi to have dinner under the attic. The princess only looked at it for a few times and then stopped looking."
Qin Xiangxiang asked: "Was there anyone else in the attic at that time?"
Xiao Man shook his head: "It's hard to say. Every day, there are maids in the attic taking turns cleaning, refilling tea, and so on. There are also female guards patrolling below the second floor. Based on a rough calculation, there must be people who come to the attic every day. Forty or fifty. These people are not even recognized by the servants."
Although the princess living in the attic is isolated from the world, her attic is closely connected with the outside world.
"Has the princess ever noticed that there is something wrong with any of these maids?"
She didn't even have time to look at the portraits painted by the princess.
Princess Huizhen shook her head: "These maids are all old people who have worked in the eldest princess's mansion for more than ten years. I didn't notice anything wrong."
No matter how long the old man has been, he will sometimes betray his master for various reasons. But Qin Xiangxiang never said this to the princess again.
Princess Huizhen asked her again: "Is Mr. Yue Lang not coming?"
Qin Xiangxiang didn't want to hurt Princess Huizhen's heart, so she was about to give a vague answer, but Princess Huizhen said: "I understand that he refuses to come. A long time ago, the Nangong family had such a rule that the new emperor would be After being supported to the throne, you can no longer have anything to do with anyone in the emperor’s family.”
"If there is any involvement, the emperor will mistakenly think that the Nangong family wants to support the new emperor, which will cause death for that person."
This was the first time Qin Xiangxiang heard such a statement. She couldn't help but sweat behind her back. She had previously thought of entrusting Princess Huizhen to Nangong Wenyue!
But, but... although she didn't know that the Nangong family had such a rule, she didn't care. Nangong Wenyue had been wandering among the people for these years, apparently experiencing folk life, but in fact he was choosing a new emperor!
Today's emperor is ignorant and immoral, and various tax schemes emerge one after another, and the people have long been complaining. But the emperor still allowed those ignorant officials to oppress the people without repenting at all...
"Madam Qin, Madam Qin?" Yao Erlang called her outside.
Qin Xiangxiang came to his senses and said, "Princess Princess, I'll go and come back."
After leaving the small courtyard, Qin Xiangxiang found the red sleeves standing gracefully and smiling at her.
"Why are you here? But what happened in the store?" She remembered that she didn't tell Hongxiu where she lived. How did Hongxiu find herself here?
Hongxiu glanced at Yao Erlang, who immediately avoided suspicion and walked away.
Hongxiu then said: "Madam, early this morning, a man from the express delivery shop came to deliver the letter. He said it was extremely urgent. I was just about to ask a few more questions, but he left in a hurry. I took the letter and Just when I didn't know how to give you a letter, a few more guests came and talked about Prince Mu. After listening to a few words, the servant realized that they were familiar with Prince Mu and knew where he lived. Then the servant came with the letter. Looking for the eldest lady..."
"What letter is it?"
Hongxiu took out the envelope, and the handwriting on it looked familiar. Who wrote her letter?
"It is written by the master for you. My servant has identified it and it is the master's handwriting. The ink is also the master's seal."
Qin Xiangxiang twitched the corner of her mouth. If Hongxiu hadn't mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten about her father. Probably only if it was a letter written by his father, Hong Xiu was extremely nervous to get it.
But why did her father write to her?
Counting the days, if everything goes well, her father should have walked half the distance.
Seeing Hong Xiu's worried look, Qin Xiangxiang opened the letter and read it carefully.
Although Hong Xiu was worried, she did not go overboard and come to take a look. Instead, she waited anxiously.
Qin Xiangxiang finished reading it quickly, folded the letter, and said with a smile to Hongxiu: "How are you, Madam? You are in Cangzhou now, and you will be in Yanzhou soon. He also said that your health is already well, so let's not worry about it." .”
Hongxiu breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
The eldest lady is good to her, but the former master is also good to her.
She is not a heartless person, and it is reasonable to worry about her former master.
She didn't have time to take stock of the environment of Qin Xiangxiang's current residence, so she hurriedly said, "Mrs., take care of yourself, I'm going back."
Qin Xiangxiang watched Hong Xiu leave and returned to his side room with a calm expression.
As soon as she returned to the side room, she almost tore the letter into pieces.
This letter was not written by her father Qin Guanlan, but a letter written by someone who imitated her father's handwriting and imitated her father's seal.
The content of the letter was not a threat at all, but it just asked her to go to Baoxiang Temple tomorrow, saying that her mother's ever-lasting lamp needed to be replenished with oil.
She sat on the bed and thought about it, and she guessed that Marquis Wenchang was up to something again and did not want to return the money to the Qin family willingly.
It was the eldest princess who made the decision for her and asked for the money back. Now that the eldest princess was thrown into prison, Marquis Wenchang immediately turned against her again.
"Madam Qin, Madam Qin?" Yao Erlang called her from outside.
Qin Xiangxiang stuffed the letter under his pillow, walked out, and said, "Mr. Yao Erlang."
Yao Erlang looked at her: "Madam, are you okay? I saw that you looked very bad just now."
"I'm fine." Qin Xiangxiang said with a smile, "My father wrote me a letter of safety."
Yao Erlang looked at her suspiciously: "Madam, if something happens, don't keep it in your heart. If someone bullies you, just tell the young master, and he will definitely seek justice for you."
Qin Xiangxiang felt warm in his heart, and his smile deepened: "I'm really fine. I'm sorry for you, Mr. Yao Erlang."
Yao Erlang looked back at her three times: "Madam Qin, if you have anything to do, just talk."
The smile that remained on Qin Xiangxiang's face disappeared without a trace after returning to the room. She sat on the rose chair in the room and took a deep, long breath.
Aren't you just going to make an appointment? She, Qin Xiangxiang, had made the decision on her own ten years ago and sold her life to Nangong Wenyue. She had seen the prosperity and darkness of the capital while selling her life for Nangong Wenyue again and again. Ten years later, even if she died in the hands of Marquis Wenchang, it would be worth it.
But after her death, she hoped that Nangong Wenyue could fulfill his promise and bury her next to her mother, so that she could live a good life with her mother's love.
I hope Marquis Wenchang just wants her to die and will not involve others.
It was almost dinner time and Mu Ting and others had not returned yet. Yao Erlang almost forgot whether the young master came back or not.
Mrs. Gein Qin is showing off her skills in the kitchen, cooking one delicious dish after another.
The rich aroma of the food attracted Princess Huizhen to walk out of the room again and into the kitchen. Her big eyes were full of admiration: "Mrs. Qin, you are so amazing!"
Qin Xiangxiang smiled slightly: "Chen Xiaodong's family in Fanlou was once defeated by me."
Alas? Mrs. Qin must have said it wrong. She obviously lost to Chen Xiaodong's family when they were in Tiansheng Tower.
(End of chapter)
