The mistress is reborn, no one who bullies me can escape

Although she was lucky enough to escape this time, Xue Jinhua was still filled with worry and anxiety. She said slowly, "My fourth brother has always been the most thoughtful and meticulous. I'm afraid this matter is not so easy to hide from him. The most urgent task now is to properly arrange for the Xue family and ensure that they are safe and sound."

Upon hearing this, the prince could not help but frown slightly and asked softly, "Madam, do you want to meet the Xue family?"

Her heart suddenly moved slightly, but after a brief thought, she finally shook her head slowly, revealing deep helplessness and worry in her expression, and said: "No need, there are spies everywhere in the Grand Tutor's Mansion now, and there are so many of them. If I rashly go to see them at this time, I am afraid that not only will I not be able to give them any help, but my appearance will also endanger their lives."

Although she missed her adoptive parents so much and longed to see them, if this feeling was compared with their lives, how insignificant would this so-called longing seem?

The prince saw her and knew that she was in a bad mood at the moment, so he consoled her: "How about you... wait a few days before returning to Kyoto?"

She remained silent, just biting her lips gently, with complex light flashing in her eyes, as if she was struggling and making a decision fiercely in her heart.

After a long while, she finally spoke slowly: "My fourth brother is suspicious by nature and acts cautiously, and the identity of the Qian family is relatively conspicuous. Let's proceed according to the original plan."

The prince nodded, but he didn't force it, and replied softly, "Okay, then it's up to you."

.........

The carriage moved slowly northward on the rugged road, and the body of the carriage swayed from side to side with every bump.

Qing Yi keenly sensed Madam's unhappiness and said softly, "Madam, do you know what news I heard when I went out yesterday?"

Xue Jinhua's face was full of confusion. She turned her head slightly, looked at Qingyi, and waited for the next words.

Seeing this, Qing Yi pursed her lips gently, and then slowly said: "It's something related to the Wen family."

"Oh? Could it be that Master Wen decided to let them get married?"

However, Qing Yi shook her head gently, "That's not the case, but... Wen Jinyu is already dead."

As soon as these words were spoken, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on Xue Jinhua's face, but after thinking for a while, she seemed to understand the reason, and a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes.

"Only someone as cruel and ruthless as Master Wen could do such a thing."

Thinking about it carefully, the reason why he was able to obtain his current official position was because of the woman's dowry. Now, no matter how much Mr. Wen dotes on Wen Jinyu, he can't ruin his hard-earned future because of her.

This method was indeed extremely cruel, but Xue Jinhua still believed deep down that this might be the most appropriate arrangement for the eldest lady.

"That's true. I heard that Master Wen actually poisoned her directly and watched her drink the poison with his own eyes."

Qingyi felt extremely heavy when she heard the news.

I wonder what Wen Jinyu would feel when she finds out that it was her own father who poisoned her? Would she be so angry that she would burst out of her grave?

"Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs, but I feel that Master Wen is extremely heartless."

"If sacrificing a daughter can bring endless wealth and glory, then this deal is certainly not a loss for Master Wen."

"By the way, I also heard that although Master Wen has been promoted, he doesn't seem happy."

"Oh?" Xue Jinhua finally became curious, "Why?"

"The place where Master Wen takes office is the Northern Wasteland."

Northern wilderness?

It seemed to be a barren land at the northernmost end, where not even a blade of grass could grow.

As a southerner, wouldn't it be like being tortured for Master Wen to go to such a place? Even if Master Wen didn't get promoted, he would be unwilling to go there, right?

Why did the prince send him to such a remote place?

Xue Jinhua stared at her own slender hands and instantly understood his intention.

Little was known about his coming to Nanling, and now that he had returned to Kyoto, he was presenting himself in a completely new identity.

Did he send the person away because he didn't want to leave any evidence behind?

"Second Master, there is someone ahead."

Xue Jinhua's thoughts drifted away like a kite when the voice of the guards came from outside the carriage.

After a slight shake, the carriage slowly stopped.

"Master Qian, how are you?"

A familiar voice suddenly rang out, and Xue Jinhua clenched her hands into fists, her knuckles turning white.

Xue Laosi, what exactly is his purpose in coming here?

"Master Xue, it's been a long time since we last met. How could I meet you in Nanling?"

The prince on horseback did not dismount, still looking superior, and just spoke nonchalantly.

Xue Laosi frowned, he was the Prime Minister of the court after all, even if it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who met him, he had to be courteous to him. But this Second Master Qian actually relied on the fact that he was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's man to be so arrogant and domineering, looking down on everyone.

Anger flashed across his eyes like lightning, and then he looked towards the carriage, "I heard that Master Qian is going south to get married?"

"What does it have to do with you?" The prince's words were like a sharp knife, thrown fiercely at Xue Laosi.

Xue Lao Si's originally handsome and indifferent face was now like a lake ravaged by a strong wind, gradually cracking. "Second Master Qian, I'm just curious, why are you so merciless?"

"I heard that Madam Qian is a rare beauty. Why don't you ask her to come down so that we can see her? If we meet her in Kyoto, we will be able to recognize her."

The prince chuckled, a trace of disdain on his face, "It seems that Fourth Master Xue is really out of touch with the news. My wife is not a lady from a wealthy family. She came from the countryside and doesn't like to meet strangers. As for the meeting you mentioned, I think it's better to forget it. After all, my Qian family has no connection with the Grand Tutor's Mansion, so it's better not to meet."

The prince was so disrespectful that even the cunning Xue Lao Si couldn't help but feel angry.

But he knew that Master Qian was the prince's man, and he could never cross him openly.

"Since Second Master is so disrespectful to me, let it go." Although Xue Lao Si was angry in his heart, he still pretended to be polite on the surface.

"Oh, by the way, it's a long journey from Nanling to Kyoto. Master Qian and his wife must have a safe journey."

"Si Ye is so enthusiastic about other people's affairs, why don't you concentrate on your own affairs? Xue Lao San's body is not yet completely cold. If you go back too late, I'm afraid you won't even be able to find your way home."

Xue Lao Si's eyes suddenly darkened. The prince knew that he had hit his weak spot, so he naturally knew when to stop. "It's getting late, so I won't chat with you here any longer. Goodbye."

The carriage continued to move forward slowly. Xue Jinhua held her breath in the carriage, fearing that her breath would be detected by Xue Laosi.

Fortunately, the Qian family has the support of the Queen Mother, so Xue Lao Si naturally dare not do anything too much.

After the carriage left, Xue Laosi looked at the carriage in front of him, frowning slightly, like two tangled caterpillars, "She's just a country girl, is she worthy of his attention?"

Is there any hidden secret in it?

"Master, Master Qian has arranged several marriages before, but the brides all died on their wedding night. This new wife must be different, so he cherishes her especially." The guard at the side said softly.

Xue Laosi's eyes became deeper and deeper, like a pool of stagnant water. "She is just a country girl, but she was able to be safe and sound on her wedding night. Don't you think this country girl has some ability?"

"this………?"

The guard was speechless. Xue Lao Si paused and said, "Go and check carefully. Who is this Madam Qian?"

"Yes."

The carriage headed north, and Xue Jinhua thought they would go straight back to Kyoto.

However, in the evening, the carriage stopped in a dense forest.

"Ma'am, we're here."

Xue Jinhua looked at the deserted countryside, and a sense of surprise rose in her heart. She subconsciously frowned and asked in confusion, "What are you doing here?"

The prince reached out his hand and gently supported her, with a mysterious smile on his face, and said softly: "Be patient, you will know in a moment."

The torches burned brightly, illuminating the surroundings as bright as day, and Xue Jinhua could finally see the surrounding environment clearly.

In front of me was a dense forest, like a green barrier. After a while, it seemed as if there were twinkling stars inside...

Before Xue Jinhua could come to her senses, a familiar voice came from the woods, "Huahua, is that you?"

Every word was like a sharp sword, piercing Xue Jinhua's heart.