Qin Yining's carriage stopped in the hidden alley behind Prince Ning's residence. Master Zhong alighted and went to find someone to use his connections to inquire about the matter just now. Qin Yining, Bing Tang, and Ji Yun stayed in the carriage to wait.
Bing Tang asked in a low voice, "Miss, why aren't we going in? Prince Ning should be in the residence right now. Is Miss worried that Prince Ning won't agree? "
"That's right. Let's not talk about anything else. If I were Prince Ning, I wouldn't let myself be involved in such a troublesome matter for no reason. The court is currently in chaos. Prince Ning has led the army before. The Emperor is also suspicious. It's hard to guarantee that people won't suspect anything even if we don't do anything, let alone casually choosing a side. This is the biggest taboo. "
Qin Yining lowered her long eyelashes. Her right hand's fingers rubbed the red bean bracelet on her slender left wrist. She said faintly, "Actually, I just don't want to let go of any leads. I'll have to trouble Master Zhong to investigate and see if there's an opportunity. If there isn't, I'll have to brace myself and ask for it."
"Miss, what you're doing is right." Ji Yun said in admiration, "Only by not letting go of any clues can one grasp all the opportunities. Wang Ye has always done things like this. No wonder Wang Ye would place Miss at the top of his heart and dote on you so much. It turns out that their temperaments are compatible."
Qin Yining's cheeks flushed red. She said angrily, "What are you saying? Why are you talking about him when we're being serious?"
Ji Yun saw Qin Yining's face and ears turning red. She couldn't help but tease, "That's strange. This servant didn't say anything improper. I just mentioned Wang Ye. Or are you thinking of something indecent? "
When Qin Yining heard this, she felt her head explode. Her face was so red that it was about to drip blood. She rolled her eyes at Ji Yun and looked away. She wouldn't say another word even if she was beaten to death.
Ji Yun and Bing Tang looked at each other and could not help but laugh.
It seemed that the relationship between Wang Ye and Miss was not affected by the dispute between the two countries. Instead, it was gradually improving.
It was no wonder that Wang Ye was so attentive to her. Even when they were just talking, he did not forget to prepare some beef in advance for her.
Firstly, a man was willing to cook for a woman. This in itself was extremely touching.
Secondly, regardless of whether it was in Da Zhou or Dayan, even if one was a noble, it was not easy to eat beef. Cows were labor, and killing them was a big crime. Wang Ye was able to get a piece of beef shank to cook noodles for the young lady in Dayan when there was a famine. It could be seen that he had put a lot of thought into this young lady.
Even the servants who were watching from the side felt touched for the young lady, let alone the person in question, Qin Yining.
The two maidservants were afraid that Qin Yining would not be able to get over it, so they only joked in their hearts and did not dare to say another word.
Qin Yining leaned against the wall of the carriage and looked through the screen to see a small blade of grass outside.
The weather was hot. Fortunately, they were parked under the shade of a tree, which could relieve some of the stuffy heat. However, even so, Qin Yining was sweating profusely and kept fanning himself.
After waiting for two hours, Master Zhong returned with a head full of sweat.
"Boss." Master Zhong boarded the carriage. Ji Yun and Bing Tang consciously got off the carriage. They handed water and a handkerchief to Master Zhong before walking away with the coachman.
Qin Yining looked at Master Zhong's sweat-soaked collar and hair and said apologetically, "It's such a hot day. It must have been hard for Head Shopkeeper to make this trip."
"It doesn't matter. It's not a big deal." Master Zhong waved his hand and said with a smile, "Fortunately, I didn't fail my mission. This old man really did find out some information."
This person is called Li Wenhan. He became a xiucai at the age of fourteen and is now twenty-eight years old. He hasn't made any progress in his official career. Because he made careless friends, he got into the bad habit of gambling. He often gambles outside and owes a lot of money. Boss, guess what the woman who was with him just now gave him? "
Qin Yining said, "That woman is close to him? What she gave him is naturally something that can repay his debt. No matter how bad the prince's mansion is, she can just give him a few melons or two dates, enough for Li Wenhan to squander outside. "
"Boss's guess is correct. I also found out about that woman just now. She is Princess Ning's most capable chief palace maid. Her name is Rose. She has known Li Wenhan for four years and privately agreed to marry him. Li Wenhan has always been able to repay the debts he owes from gambling outside in times of crisis. It must be all thanks to Rose.
"Since Rose serves Princess Ning, she must have had the opportunity to come into contact with some gold, silver, jewelry and other things that Princess Ning doesn't often care about. I ordered people to follow Li Wenhan and found that he went to a pawnshop to pawn jewelry. I also found someone to get in touch with the pawnshop and learned that Li Wenhan used to pawn his things in that pawnshop. "
Qin Yining nodded when he heard this, and his eyes showed that he was deep in thought.
Master Zhong didn't disturb him. He picked up the herbal tea and drank another bowl. Then he picked up the palm-leaf fan on the carriage and fanned himself.
Qin Yining waved the silk fan in her hand from time to time. After a while, Qin Yining smiled and asked Shopkeeper Zhong.
"Do you know what business Prince Ning and the Cao family have in the city?"
Master Zhong asked in surprise, "Boss, why do you ask this? Both Prince Ning and the Cao family have a lot of business. If Boss wants to know in detail, you have to organize it carefully. "
Qin Yining twirled the red bean bracelet in his fingers and said in a low voice, "Go investigate and see if there is any intersection between their businesses."
"Boss, you want to … find an opportunity to sow discord between their businesses?" Master Zhong asked with uncertainty.
"Yes." Qin Yining nodded.
"That's not very feasible." Master Zhong said sincerely, "Boss, there is an unwritten rule between all the noble families that do business in the city. If there is some small friction between the shops, it is between the servants. The masters won't get involved. Even if we go overboard, I'm afraid we won't be able to attract Prince Ning's attention. "
Qin Yining shook his head and said with a smile, "That's not entirely true. Right now, there are two important things. First, let the Cao family become arrogant and ruthlessly bully Prince Ning's businesses. It shouldn't be difficult to sow discord. Second, Head Shopkeeper, secretly contact Rose. "
As Qin Yining spoke, he lowered his voice even further and whispered a few words into Master Zhong's ear.
Master Zhong's eyes widened as he listened. It was as if he couldn't believe it and was also as if he was scared. After a while, he said, "Boss, isn't this too risky? Rose has served the princess consort for a long time. If this matter is exposed, the consequences will be unthinkable! "
"It doesn't matter. She wants to be loyal, but she hopes more that she and the one surnamed Li can survive. There is solid evidence at the pawnshop. "
Master Zhong thought about it carefully and found that this was indeed the case.
"Alright, then we'll do as Boss says. I'll do it now. Boss, you can go home and wait for the news."
Qin Yining smiled gratefully, "Thank you for your trouble, Head Shopkeeper."
"Don't mention it." Master Zhong got off the carriage and went to do the proper business with a slightly excited expression.
Qin Yining called for Ji Yun and Bing Tang. The three of them returned to the marquis fu.
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