Chapter 168
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Qin Yining was very surprised. What kind of person couldn't come to her openly and wanted her to meet secretly at Master Zhong's residence?
She slowly walked a few steps along the veranda and then sat sideways on the chair beside her. She propped her head up with her hands and pondered.
Since this person could find Master Zhong's residence, he must know her daily whereabouts very well. He knew that it was common for her to go to Master Zhong's residence to discuss business and would not arouse suspicion. Since the other party didn't come to find her, it was enough to show that their upcoming conversation must be secret.
Since Master Zhong could send someone to invite her, it meant that this person was completely trustworthy.
Qin Yining thought about it and felt that the most likely person to do this was Maternal Grandmother.
She hadn't seen Maternal Grandmother since she learned of Maternal Grandmother's identity as the leader of the Qingtian Alliance.
Could it be that Maternal Grandmother was looking for her?
Thinking of this, Qin Yining hurriedly ordered people to prepare the carriage. She went to inform Old Madam and hurriedly left with Ji Yun and Bing Tang. Not long after, they arrived in front of the Zhong Family's residence.
She got off the carriage with the help of a maidservant. The doorman immediately welcomed Qin Yining warmly as usual. "Boss is finally here. Just now, the head shopkeeper was waiting for Boss at the door for a while. Presumably, there is an important business to discuss. This little one wishes Boss's business to be smooth and prosperous!"
"Thank you for your auspicious words."
Qin Yining smiled gently and slightly glanced sideways. Ji Yun immediately took out a pouch from her sleeve and gave a handful of money to the doorman.
The doorman repeatedly thanked her and respectfully led Qin Yining to the study.
Master Zhong had already received the servant's reply and went to the study's courtyard door to welcome them.
"Boss, you're here." Master Zhong smiled as usual and said, "A big businessman came from the south. He has a big business to ask Boss to make the decision, so he invited you here."
Qin Yining smiled and nodded. "I'm from the boudoir and my knowledge is shallow. I just came to listen and learn a thing or two from the head shopkeeper."
Master Zhong quickly cupped his hands. "I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare."
The servants of the Zhong Family who were following behind him started to admire their master. This was the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Anping, the person whom the Prince Zhongshun of Da Zhou had taken a fancy to. Even she was so polite to Master Zhong, which was enough to show how powerful his master was.
Master Zhong waved his hand to dismiss the servant.
Qin Yining also instructed Ji Yun and Bing Tang, "You guys stand guard outside and don't let anyone come near."
"Yes." Ji Yun and Bing Tang nodded seriously.
Qin Yining followed Master Zhong up the stairs and into the study.
Master Zhong's study wasn't as spacious as Qin Huaiyuan's study, but it was still clean and elegant. On the bookshelves were various classics and history books, and on the desk were some account books.
At this moment, there was a tall young man dressed in gray standing by the window with his back facing them. He seemed to be admiring the tall bamboos outside the half-open window.
Qin Yining frowned in confusion. The person who came wasn't her maternal grandmother?
Why did this person's figure look so familiar?
When the person turned around and saw the person's face, Qin Yining's eyes widened in shock. She hurriedly bowed. "This subject greets Your Highness. I didn't know it was Your Highness the Crown Prince who had graced us with his presence. I hope Your Highness will forgive me for my rudeness."
Yuchi Yan hurriedly reached out to support her. She looked at her attentively. "Quickly get up. There's no need to be so courteous. You are the daughter of the Grand Preceptor, which is equivalent to this consort's junior sister. There's no need to be so formal. "
Qin Yining stood still and bowed her head. "There is a difference between a ruler and a subject. Etiquette cannot be ignored."
"You've always been so respectful." Yuchi Yan laughed bitterly. "The matter that day was this consort's fault. I didn't think things through and said those words in front of everyone. I hope you won't take it to heart. "
Qin Yining knew that he was talking about the day she had been forced to go to the peace talks. The Crown Prince had hurriedly come to see her off and said that the position of Crown Princess would definitely be hers. Her brazen confession that day had indeed attracted some criticism. The most important thing was that it would cause trouble for her father. Therefore, she had sternly rejected him.
She didn't expect that the Crown Prince would still take that matter to heart.
"Your Highness is too serious. If this subject's daughter has offended Your Highness in any way, I hope Your Highness will forgive me. "
"You're too kind." Yuchi Yan sighed. "That day, this consort was indeed listening to others and didn't think things through. It won't happen again in the future. "
When Master Zhong saw that the Crown Prince was so careful with Qin Yining, he understood a bit more. Because he had announced that he was going to discuss business, it wasn't appropriate for him to hide. He could only go to the side room on the other side and leave this place to the two of them.
Qin Yining led the Crown Prince to a seat and sat down next to him. She said, "Does the Crown Prince have any urgent instructions for this visit?"
Yuchi Yan finally remembered the purpose of her visit. She hurriedly said, "Young Lady Qin, the Demon Empress wants to kill you. You have to be careful!" Her words were like splashing pearls as she said, "My people just received news that the Demon Empress was acting coquettishly in front of Imperial Father. She asked for a primer to preserve her youthful looks. She said that Tian Jizi said that she needed the exquisite heart, beautiful bones, and fragrant flesh of a woman from a certain date of birth. Tian Jizi calculated that the person was you. Imperial Father has already given his permission! I think that with Imperial Father's way of doing things, he will definitely make a move on you in the next two days. You, you should quickly run away! "
Qin Yining was flabbergasted. Her face gradually lost color.
She knew that the Demon Empress would definitely take revenge on her.
Ever since her father ascended to the position of Imperial Tutor, he had already formed various grudges with the Cao Clan. Ever since the Demon Empress caused Eldest Cousin to commit suicide by hitting his head against a pillar, she caused the Sun Clan to be destroyed. In addition to Chang Chunyuan's trip, the Demon Empress was slapped in the face. With her willfulness, she had waited until now to make a move. Qin Yining had to praise her steadiness.
However, she never expected that the Demon Empress would actually want to kill her. Furthermore, she used such a bloody method!
She really knew how to apply what she had learned. Da Zhou wanted Sun Yu's brain to be used as a primer, and the Demon Empress immediately wanted her flesh and bones to be used as a primer. Wasn't she afraid that she would incite an incapable ruler and attract the curses of the world again?
That's right, the Demon Empress didn't care at all!
The Emperor was the ruler of the world. As long as she had the Emperor's protection, wouldn't the Demon Empress be able to do whatever she wanted?
To an incapable ruler, everyone in the world was probably his private property. They were all like pigs and dogs that could be slaughtered at will.
Wasn't there a saying that if the ruler wanted his subjects to die, they had no choice but to die? She was just a little girl's life. In the eyes of an incapable ruler, it wasn't even worth mentioning.
Back then, the Duke Ding Residence was such a big family, but he could destroy it just like that. What could she do?
"Your Highness, is this true?" Qin Yining tried his best to remain calm, but his voice was still a little hoarse.
Yuchi Yan nodded solemnly. "This prince arranged for someone to be on duty in the imperial study. He heard it with his own ears."
"Why didn't you tell my father about this matter? Instead, you hurriedly came to tell me?" Qin Yining's clear eyes looked at him.
Yuchi Yan was stunned. Then, his face turned red. "I, I was so anxious that I forgot …" He didn't even refer to himself as' this prince '.
Qin Yining saw him like this and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. It seemed like the Crown Prince really didn't have any talent in matters of the imperial court.
"It's good that Your Highness came to tell me. If this matter was told to my father, I'm afraid it would have a bad influence."
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