It is impossible for Mrs. Wei to give Wei Baozhu so many silver taels for nothing. If she does this, the reward she can get will definitely far exceed the more than 10,000 taels. And Wei Baozhu got more than that. Otherwise, she would have made the wedding dress for the Lin family in vain.
So, what can you do to get such a big return?
It is impossible for Wei Baozhu to be some business wizard who can bring huge benefits to the Wei family in a short period of time.
Combined with Lin's previous actions, there is no doubt about the conspiracy between the grandfather and grandson.
Li Qingyi didn't need to seek confirmation at all.
Because of Lin's death, Wei Baozhu had already developed a grudge against her and the Li family. Now that Mrs. Wei not only provided help, but also promised benefits, was there any reason for Wei Baozhu not to do it?
The Li family was like a delicious snack in their eyes.
Li Qingyi lay on the couch with anger, thinking about countless possibilities of how Wei Baozhu would do something, but he still felt uneasy. As he thought about it, he thought about Qin Zeng's injury.
The injury that penetrated the shoulder must have damaged the muscles and bones. Will it delay him from doing his own things if he can't get rid of it even for a moment?
What if the fourth prince takes advantage of his illness to kill him?
Li Qingyi felt infinite anxiety in his heart, and he almost didn't fall asleep until dawn.
Hengwu got up early in the morning and came over to take a look, and found that she had indeed started to have a fever.
"Woad, come here quickly!"
Isatis was startled and trotted to Li Qingyi's bed, "Oh, why is the girl's face so red?"
"The girl has a fever. It seems that she has not escaped. Fortunately, Mr. Qin has sent medicine. I will boil the medicine while you look after the girl here!"
The girls got busy.
Heng Wu was worried and asked the doctor to see if the dosage of the medicine needed to be increased or decreased, so he alerted Princess Yuanheng.
Li Qingyi had sweated from drinking ginger last night and was not feeling very bad. After drinking the medicine, he felt much better. When Princess Yuanheng arrived, he got up.
Princess Yuanheng held her down and said, "Just lie down."
Li Qingyi didn't pretend to be pretentious with her. He put a soft pillow under his body and sat on it.
Princess Yuanheng said: "The second girl has been in and out of Heyan Hall frequently in the past few days. Yesterday she returned to the Nanning Marquis Mansion. It is said that she took the money to redeem Lin Wenye. I don't know what she said. Lin Shengyuan promised not to separate the family. I still want to inherit the title, so early this morning, the Marquis of Nanning was given the opportunity."
"It seems that Wei Baozhu has not only eased the relationship with the Lin family's eldest family, but will also rely on the Lin family to help each other in the future."
"The important thing is, how could the old lady get this money for her!"
Li Qingyi looked at Princess Yuanheng: "Mother also thinks something is wrong?"
"I have stayed in the Wei family for more than ten years, and I know very well the old lady's temperament. She will not spend money without benefit."
Nearly twenty thousand taels of silver was indeed a big investment for Mrs. Wei.
"Last Lin even planned to attack you. His courage was beyond compare. Wei Baozhu is not afraid of tigers when he is a newborn. He lacks awe in many things. If he attacks you, he may not be more ruthless than Lin."
Princess Yuanheng frowned, "You mean... Wei Baozhu will continue to do what Lin did before, and with the instructions of the old lady?"
She is the head mistress of the Wei Mansion, and she cannot be moved easily. Mrs. Lin will have her thoughts on her, but Mrs. Wei will not. But the other party may not be inspired by the Lin family and want to continue to attack the Li family!
As the head matron of the Wei family, she understands very well what the Wei family is lacking now.
Although money is regarded as gambling by many noble families, it is often the foundation of a family.
A huge family, from top to bottom, provides food, clothing, housing, transportation, social activities, and face, none of which requires money to support.
Without money, nothing can be done.
So, Mrs. Wei is planning to devour the Li family?
That's why her daughter was so angry that she almost dug out all the sins Lin had done in her previous life so that she would never be able to turn over! Let her die without a burial place. new
What's more, she could predict that Lin's actions would arouse Mrs. Wei's greed?
"Qingyi, tell me the truth. Did you suspect that the old lady or even the Wei family would be interested in the Li family's money?"
Li Qingyi raised his head and looked at Princess Yuanheng, looking at her with piercing eyes, "If this is really the case, what will happen to my mother?"
Princess Yuanheng's expression became solemn, and she remained silent for a long time before saying, "I won't let the Wei family manipulate you at will, but the Li family, you also know my current situation, and I don't have the power to help you much."
She was telling the truth.
Speaking of which, I feel quite ashamed.
My daughter is facing a huge problem, but she, as a mother, says there is nothing she can do.
Li Qingyi breathed a sigh of relief after hearing her words.
If Princess Yuanheng really promised to help her, she would be disappointed.
Because that can't be true.
After all, the other party also has a son and a daughter named Wei.
After helping her bring down the Wei family, what should the three of them, mother and son, do?
Li Qingyi said: "I can understand your mother's difficulties, you just need to protect yourself."
Princess Yuanheng was stunned when she heard this, "You don't blame me?"
Li Qingyi shook his head, "Everyone has his or her own position, and it is not right to have to fight to the death for the other party. Not everything in this world has to be right or wrong."
Princess Yuanheng said calmly: "How old are you... just say things like this."
Li Qingyi was noncommittal and said, "But there is one thing I want to ask my mother."
"What's up?"
"If one day, my mother is really at the point of life and death in the Wei family, can Wei Yao and Wei Jin'er stand on your side?"
Princess Yuanheng suddenly raised her head.
There was no sound in the room.
The two just stared at each other.
Princess Yuanheng's expression gradually became complicated.
She was not shocked that Li Qingyi would ask such a question, but she was shocked that she couldn't even determine the answer!
Yao'er's temperament is exactly the same as that of his father, who puts utilitarianism first. If one day she has a conflict with the Wei family, will he stand with her? She doesn't think so.
What about Jin'er?
Jin'er's temperament is more like hers, naive and arrogant, and more dependent on her.
But she is also someone who can attack her own aunt.
Princess Yuanheng was extremely frightened for a moment.
She actually couldn't even control her own flesh and blood.
Li Qingyi already knew the answer by looking at her face. She said, "There is no need for mother to be too frightened and anxious. Who will know until the matter reaches that point. I just want to give mother a warning by asking this. It’s never too much to be prepared for anything.”
Princess Yuanheng's breath was stagnant.
Li Qingyi lowered his eyes and smiled, "There are some things that maybe I shouldn't say."
"No." Princess Yuanheng quickly objected, "I know you are telling the truth."
The last time Mu Ying threatened her with Wei Jin'er, her choice made the daughter in front of her open up to her. She could not let their mother-daughter relationship go back.
Moreover, she really felt that what Li Qingyi said to her was a matter-of-fact statement and not a provocation.
"I followed the Queen Mother's wishes and married Wei Shicheng. Because of the one-time encounter at Dapudu Temple, my impression of Wei Shicheng was fixed in my heart for a long time. I have never been on guard against him. Heart. He is talented and willing to make progress. The Wei family is also accommodating to me in every way. My aunt, sister-in-law and my sister-in-law never dare to offend me in the slightest.
I thought that my future life would be smooth sailing, but later the Queen Mother reminded me that Wei Shicheng's step by step was too steady and not something ordinary people could do. She said that she had misjudged the person and regretted marrying me to Wei Shicheng. . It was then that I suddenly realized that Wei Shicheng had reached a very high position and was no longer someone I could control..."
Li Qingyi was silent.
This is probably like boiling a frog in warm water.
Princess Yuanheng gritted her teeth and said, "Unless Wei Shicheng stops here."
Li Qingyi was surprised, "What?"
"I mean, I hope Wei Shicheng will stop here, I never want him to go further." Princess Yuanheng smiled, "How could I not know what the Wei family's plans are, but they want to use you as a bargaining chip , you still have to pass me, I am your biological mother, they can't get around me no matter what, as long as I control it well, you won't make any mistakes."
Li Qingyi sat upright suddenly.
what did she say?
She said she did not want Wei Shicheng to go further.
Are you lying to yourself, or are you really thinking?
If it is true, did she also think so in her previous life?
If so, then it would mean something else if she sent herself to Qin Zeng.
Could it be?
A thought suddenly flashed through her mind...
Li Qingyi thought for a while and then said tentatively: "Mother, do you already have an idea about my marriage?"
Princess Yuanheng was a little hesitant when she heard this.
She looked at Li Qingyi and hesitated for a long time, then said: "Qingyi, before you came to the Wei family, I thought you were just a cute little kid who didn't understand anything. But after so many things, your intelligence and stability have long surpassed mine." I think I should ask for your opinion on this matter."
Li Qingyi's heart beat like a drum, "Mother, please speak."
