Let's Squander A Billion First!-Chapter 1664: Lord Qiansui (16)
"Trust."
Chuzheng said resolutely, the serious expression on her face made it impossible to doubt her words.
"..."
Of course, Yin Shen didn’t believe it; such a coincidence couldn’t happen.
But since Chuzheng wouldn’t tell him, he was helpless.
Yin Shen had come in haste upon hearing that Chuzheng was entering the palace to prevent any mishaps.
Unexpectedly, this matter had little to do with her.
"I’ll escort Miss Chuzheng out." Yin Shen made a gesture of invitation.
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On the other side.
Zhu Dongfeng was responsible for sending Xu Jiaowei back after her punishment.
Zhu Dongfeng felt depressed, fearing Xu Jiaowei would settle scores later.
However, Xu Jiaowei remained silent on the way back.
Until they were near the Prince Jinan Mansion, Xu Jiaowei moved her colorless lips: "Lord Zhu, I remember you used to have a fiancée, surname Ji?"
Zhu Dongfeng’s heart skipped a beat, then he frowned: "Commandery Princess, why do you think of this matter? The Ji Family has..."
Two faces suddenly flashed through Zhu Dongfeng’s mind.
Xu Jiaowei, lying on the soft couch at the back of the carriage, lifted her eyes when she heard Zhu Dongfeng pause.
"Did Lord Zhu remember?"
Zhu Dongfeng’s breath quickened, his pupils dilated.
How could it be...
She was already dead!!
The entire Ji Family was dead.
How could she be alive!!
Arriving at Prince Jinan Mansion, Xu Jiaowei let her maid support her getting down, a sinister smile appeared on her pale face: "Looks like Lord Zhu has good fortune."
Ignoring Zhu Dongfeng’s reaction, Xu Jiaowei walked straight into the mansion.
Prince Jinan rushed over upon hearing the news.
"How did it come to this, my precious daughter? What’s happened, who did this?"
Prince Jinan was heartbroken, wishing he could immediately take a knife to kill whoever did this to his daughter.
Xu Jiaowei recounted the previous events.
Upon hearing Yin Shen’s name, Prince Jinan’s expression changed.
After listening to the whole story, Prince Jinan said angrily: "Why did you provoke Princess Changhuan? Even if you dislike her, you can’t harm her so blatantly; she’s a princess!"
Small squabbles were fine in the past.
But now she’s using a needle.
Good thing it wasn’t poison; if it were, the crime of attempting to harm the princess wouldn’t be minor?!
"...She shouldn’t have meddled first." Xu Jiaowei gritted her teeth, her beautiful eyes filled with hatred: "If it wasn’t for that woman suddenly rushing out, nothing would have happened."
"Who?"
Xu Jiaowei waved her hand to dismiss the others. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚
Prince Jinan was curious, waiting for Xu Jiaowei’s words.
Xu Jiaowei asked: "Father, do you remember the Ji Family that was executed five years ago?"
Ji Family? Five years ago?
The incident was quite big back then, Prince Jinan remembered without needing much recollection: "I remember, what’s going on?"
"I seemed to have seen the daughter of the Ji Family."
Prince Jinan was surprised: "Weiwei, don’t speak nonsense."
He himself was at the execution ground then, seeing the Ji Family beheaded with his own eyes.
"I’m not speaking nonsense, I initially found her familiar, and the more I looked, the more familiar it seemed; on the way back, I thought she looks just like the one from the Ji Family."
Xu Jiaowei said with great certainty.
"Father, you know, I’ve been great at recognizing people since childhood, I wouldn’t be mistaken."
"But..."
Prince Jinan furrowed his brow.
The Ji Family members were supposed to be dead; how would she survive?
Prince Jinan pondered for a while and instructed Xu Jiaowei: "I’ll investigate this matter; you need not worry. Also, restrain your temperament; it’s not like before, and the one in charge in the palace isn’t Your Majesty."
Xu Jiaowei was quite dissatisfied: "That Yin Shen..."
"Shut up!" Prince Jinan reprimanded: "His informants are everywhere, don’t speak recklessly."
Xu Jiaowei was surprised.
When she left, she didn’t even know who Yin Shen was.
How come everything changed upon her return?
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Yin Shen escorted Chuzheng out of the palace, but since he had matters to attend to, he only accompanied her to the palace gate.
Chuzheng was indifferent, getting directly into the carriage to return home.
Originally wanting to deal with Zhu Dongfeng, Chuzheng didn’t expect the situation to turn out like this, instead creating a mess.
Chuzheng felt frustrated.
Returning home, she kicked the table several times.
Jin Zhi: "..."
Jin Zhi pretended not to see, quickly drifting away.
Can’t mess with her, better avoid her.
It’s best not to guess the thoughts of rich people lightly.
[Congratulations Miss for obtaining a Thank-You Card ×1]
Just as Chuzheng felt frustrated, she suddenly received a King’s Account notification.
She looked around confused: "What’s going on?"
Where did this Thank-You Card come from?
What did she do?
[Princess Changhuan’s.] King’s Account replied.
Chuzheng: "..."
Alright, it wasn’t entirely without gain today.
At least there’s a Thank-You Card, and seeing the Good Person Card doesn’t seem so bad.
Chuzheng adjusted her mindset, but she didn’t expect to be bombarded with constant notifications of Bastard.
[Congratulations Miss for obtaining a Thank-You Card ×1]
[Congratulations Miss for obtaining a Thank-You Card ×1]
[Congratulations...]
Bastard, are you broken?
[No, Miss, disappointed you, oh.] King’s Account maintained its usual cheerful tone.
Then what are you doing?
[...] Ghost knows what Princess Changhuan is thinking; it’s just a weak, helpless system, ah.
The Thank-You Cards kept appearing one after another, making King’s Account itself feel like it was broken.
After triple-checking, it determined it wasn’t broken.
Chuzheng: "..."
Though the cards came frequently, she’s really curious about what Princess Changhuan was thinking to produce so many Thank-You Cards.
Chuzheng kept a straight face, her fingers moving back and forth on the table.
No.
As a boss, she shouldn’t be curious.
Having cards is enough; nothing else matters.
After some time, the Thank-You Cards finally stopped appearing, and there was no more movement afterward.
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"Miss, Zhu Dongfeng is outside."
Jin Zhi brought this news to Chuzheng early in the morning.
Chuzheng’s eyes lit up: "Why didn’t you bring him inside?"
Hmm hmm hmm???
Jin Zhi was full of questions.
What’s meant by bringing him inside?
Calling him in or inviting him in could be understood; what does ’bring’ mean?
Moreover, her employer’s tone seemed a bit excited; what’s going on?
With this tone, Jin Zhi suddenly felt the ’bring’ wasn’t in a good sense.
Jin Zhi couldn’t understand the ’bring,’ so she said: "Then I’ll open the door."
Chuzheng raised her hand: "Wait a moment."
Jin Zhi stopped.
"Why is he here?" Coming here so early in the morning, is he causing trouble!
Jin Zhi shook her head: "Miss, I don’t know either; I just happened to see him outside. From the look of it, he’s been there for a while."
Chuzheng thoughtfully touched her chin.
Zhu Dongfeng...
Suddenly showing up at the door, if I don’t do something, would it be disappointing to your tough morning?
After a moment, Chuzheng stood up and walked outside, hands behind her back, in the posture of inspecting as a seasoned official, saying: "Let’s take a look."
Jin Zhi: "..."
Jin Zhi sighed and followed Chuzheng outside.
