The blacksmith lady is killing people in the harem, and her son is responsible for it.

Protectorate of the Western Regions.

King Shang Yunze of Qi received a secret letter from the capital and his eyes narrowed slightly.

"My Lord, what does the letter say?"

Seeing that King Qi had a heavy expression on his face, the staff member Li Wei asked carefully.

Shang Yunze threw the letter over casually, and the letter paper fell directly to the ground. Shang Yunze slammed his fist heavily on the table, "Damn it, that eunuch Gao Jian, if it weren't for him interfering, how could my people in the palace be exposed? This time, most of them were lost!"

Ever since Shang Yunze found out that Zhao Nanxiao's advanced weapon was developed by Qin Wan, he has always wanted to get rid of Qin Wan.

But he didn't expect that his people in the palace would be discovered as soon as they showed up.

As a result, a series of subsequent plans were stillborn before they even started.

In addition, the current situation of the Eastern Palace was something the King of Qi had not expected, because the Eastern Palace was now peaceful and calm, so that his people had no chance to fish in troubled waters.

Li Wei quickly finished reading the letter. "Your Highness, the most urgent task now is to find the formula of the explosives. We have tested it many times and have killed many people. I think it is better to keep Princess Qin or capture her and bring her to the Western Regions than to kill her!"

Li Wei had originally disagreed with the King of Qi's previous actions, and now he immediately dissuaded him.

The King of Qi used to think that since he knew the materials of gunpowder, he would be able to work out the formula sooner or later. But now he finds that it is not that easy.

And it was too dangerous. Many of his soldiers and craftsmen had died because of this gunpowder.

Even if he offered a huge reward now, few people would be willing to try.

After all, who would be willing to come if they know it’s a matter of suicide?

Besides, Shang Yunze is now hiding in the Western Region Protectorate. He only has a few soldiers left, and he cannot afford to suffer casualties at will.

Otherwise, people's hearts will be unsettled, and there's no guarantee that those people won't secretly escape.

"What can you do?"

Li Wei rolled his eyes, "Your Majesty, now we can only outsmart them."

Shang Yunze became interested. "Oh? How do you outsmart them? Does Mr. Li have any good ideas?"

"Your Highness, the letter says that Zhao Zhen loves Qin so much that he would not even enter other women's rooms for her. For this reason, he even challenged the ministers in the court. I guess the relationship between the two must be very good now!"

Shang Yunze said disdainfully: "Is Zhao Zhen still a lovesick man? He is just pretending to be nice and trying to win the attention of the public! Humph! I don't know what evil intentions he has!"

Li Wei nodded, "Your Highness is right. I guess Zhao Zhen did this just for the weapons in Qin's hands. Since Qin can take out explosives, who knows if there are other recipes. The foundation of the Yan Dynasty is not stable now. I guess Zhao Zhen's favor for Qin is just an illusion!"

Shang Yunze's eyes rolled and he figured it out. He then slapped the table and said, "Great! Zhao Zhen is really cunning!"

Li Wei nodded, "Zhao Zhen is much more cunning than Zhao Nanxiao. Zhao Nanxiao only wants to get rid of him, while Zhao Zhen wants to gain more benefits.

It's just that we can see through this matter, but Qin, a woman who is in love, probably can't see through it. Now she must have been fascinated by Zhao Zhen and is completely devoted to him."

Shang Yunze felt very sorry at this time, "Ah, if I had known that my niece Li Guozhu was so capable, I would have married her. If Qin had become my woman, the world would have belonged to me!"

Shang Yunze had regretted it a long time ago. When he found out that the explosives Zhao Nanxiao used to attack the city came from Qin Wan, he regretted it extremely.

I regret letting Lieutenant General Li marry my niece to the Zhao family.

Li Wei also saw that Shang Yunze was regretful, but he never regretted the past and only focused on the present, "Your Majesty, now we have to destroy Zhao Zhen's plan. Since he pretends to be infatuated, we have to let Qin know Zhao Zhen's hypocritical face.

Women are different from men. They only focus on love. We have to wake Qin up and let her see Zhao Zhen’s true face!

If the relationship between the two breaks down, Zhao Zhen will get nothing."

Shang Yunze laughed loudly upon hearing this, "Sir, you are right, but how do we do this?"

Shang Yunze had never thought of such a detailed conspiracy. His moves were simple and crude. "Humph, Zhao Zhen, a military commander, is so cunning!"

Li Wei smiled slightly, "Your Highness, I'm afraid we have to start with the Emperor. I heard that beautiful girls from all over the country will enter the palace next year. The East Palace should have more talents."

Shang Yunze was happy. "Yes, sir, you are right. Let's arrange some beauties to enter the palace in advance. I don't believe that Zhao Zhen can control himself!"

Thinking of something, he reminded again: "Since Zhao Zhen doesn't like those well-behaved noble ladies in the capital, find some stunning skinny horses to blend in."

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will arrange it right away!"

After aide Li Wei left, Shang Yunze called the secret guards in again.

"What's going on with Li Guozhu?"

After Shang Yunze learned that Qin Wan became the Crown Princess, he monitored Li Guozhu even more closely.

"Your Highness, Lord Li still goes to the army for training every day. There is nothing unusual. However, the wife and son of Lieutenant General Li are in a state of agitation."

Shang Yunze narrowed his eyes slightly, "Have they contacted the capital? Did Qin send them a letter?"

The secret guard shook his head, "No, it's Master Li who is not used to the climate in the Western Regions and wants to leave!"

Shang Yunze became even more annoyed. Did he want to hide here?

He also likes the beautiful scenery of Central Plains!

Shang Yunze had also seen Li Guozhu's son. In his opinion, that man was no different from a fool.

There is absolutely no brains involved, and no need to be on guard.

"Keep an eye on Li Guozhu's wife and son. As long as they don't leave the northwest, don't worry about anything else."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Chang'an City.

As the New Year approaches, everyone in the palace is on the move.

Granny Ping came in with a middle-aged woman, "Madam, Liu Dianshi from the Clothing Department of the Shangfu Bureau is here."

Qin Wan put down the charcoal pencil, covered the drawing she had designed, and then walked out of the study, "Guard it well and don't let anyone in."

Miaoyin nodded, "Don't worry, Madam, I'm not going anywhere."

Qin Wan left the study and went to the reception hall.

When Liu Dianshi saw Qin Wan coming out, he hurriedly saluted her and said, "Liu Jingya, the clothing manager of the Shangfu Bureau, pays respect to the Crown Princess!"

It was the first time that Liu Dianshi met Qin Wan, and he hurriedly saluted her.

Qin Wan slowly sat down before saying, "Liu Dianshi, please stand up."

The Siyi Si was under the Shangfu Bureau and was responsible for sewing clothes for the emperor and concubines, which was equivalent to a garment factory.

In the Clothing Department, there are two eighth-rank clothing managers, two seventh-rank decoration managers, and two sixth-rank decoration managers.

Liu Jingya was a seventh-rank official. Unlike ordinary palace maids, Liu Jingya was a female official of a certain rank.

Liu Dianshi stood up straight and said, "Your Majesty, I am here today to deliver the costumes for the New Year's Eve palace banquet. Please try them on. If there is anything that does not fit, I will take them back for modification."

After Liu Dianshi finished speaking, two palace maids unfolded the skirt.

Qin Wan's eyes lit up. This dress was indeed very innovative.