Female supremacy: The evil woman only wants to ascend the throne

"Come in."

Wan Qingyan hurriedly let Shi Ming in. She really couldn't resist A Nian's coquettishness.

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"Yes, Your Highness!"

Shi Ming pushed the door open and saw A Nian holding Wan Qingyan tightly and not letting go!

"Anian, don't go too far, let go!"

Wan Qingyan smiled awkwardly, reached out and pinched A Nian's face, signaling her to let go!

"Okay~~"

A Nian pouted with a sense of unsatisfaction, knowing that Shi Ming was here to talk about serious matters, so he had no choice but to let go and stand aside!

"Your Highness, there's an emergency that requires your attention! Today, as soon as the grain merchants from other places arrived in Qingzhou, assassins attacked them!

The assassins were well-trained, skilled in martial arts, and had planned this assassination! If we hadn't discovered it in time, I'm afraid all these foreign grain merchants would have been killed!"

Shi Ming bowed respectfully and said that as soon as she received the report from her subordinates, she smelled a conspiracy and knew that this matter was no trivial matter, so she immediately rushed to report to Wan Qingyan so that she would know what to do next!

Wan Qingyan did not rush to answer. Instead, he calmly sat down on the chair, picked up the snacks on the porcelain plate and started eating.

Seeing Wan Qingyan so calm, Shi Ming and An Nian also lowered their heads and stood silently by the side.

They knew that Wan Qingyan was thinking of a countermeasure and they couldn't disturb her.

After a while, Wan Qingyan ate two pieces of lotus and egg yolk pastry before speaking calmly.

"Shi Ming, someone is declaring war on us. If their assassination plan succeeds, our subsequent disaster relief plan will be hindered or even ruined! Their intentions are despicable!

You tell me that from now on the whole city is under martial law and curfew to hunt down the assassin!

Also, all the grain merchants from other places were arranged to live in Li Guoan’s mansion, and she was asked to protect these people for me!

Also, write a high-priced reward order. Anyone who finds clues to the assassin, and it is confirmed to be true, will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver immediately! "

This time, Wan Qingyan not only cracked down severely but also gave generous rewards. She wanted to see how long these assassins could hide!

"Your Highness, isn't it a bit too risky to leave the safety of the foreign grain merchants to Lord Li?

If Lord Li doesn't let the grain merchants from outside into the mansion, and they're arguing at the door, with so many people watching, it might be dangerous!"

Shi Ming directly expressed her concerns. She did not believe that Li Guoan could really protect the foreign grain merchants. When the time came, she would have to clean up the mess.

"Shi Ming, I'll go talk to Li Guoan about this later. She'll definitely accept it and make sure it's done well! Just focus on catching the assassin. I want to see your results as soon as possible!"

Wan Qingyan put down the snacks in his hand, stood up and walked to Shi Ming, patted her shoulder, and said solemnly with a serious face.

"Your Highness, I understand!"

Shi Ming responded, saluted and retreated. Time was tight and the task was heavy, so there was no time to waste. Catching the assassin alone was enough to keep her busy!

When Wan Qingyan saw Shi Ming leave, she also walked out immediately. She also wanted to hurry to see Li Guoan.

A Nian looked at the two people who left in a hurry, with a helpless look on his face, and had to walk out with the porcelain plate.

This trip was not without gain for her, at least Wan Qingyan ate the snacks she made.

"Master Li, you look very good today!"

Wan Qingyan walked quickly into the front hall and saw Li Guoan in a daze with his head supported by one hand. She deliberately shouted to say hello!

Li Guoan was frightened by the sudden shout.

Seeing that it was Wan Qingyan coming, he immediately stood up and forced a smile.

"Your humble servant, greets His Highness the Fifth Prince!"

Li Guoan bowed respectfully with a humble attitude.

"Master Li, please sit down! I just happened to be looking for you for something!"

Wan Qingyan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, his tone was full of smiles, and he waved his hand to signal Li Guoan to sit down.

When Li Guoan heard Wan Qingyan speak so gently, his body shuddered instinctively and his hair stood on end. He knew that something bad must be wrong!

"Your Highness, if you have something to say, please just tell me. I am willing to serve you at your service!"

Li Guoan took out a handkerchief to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and put on a smile.

"Master Li, don't be nervous, it's really not a big deal. Assassins are rampant in the city right now, and grain merchants from other places are their main targets!

In order to implement the subsequent plan, I have decided to arrange for all the grain merchants from other places to live in your mansion. You will be responsible for their safety! Do you have any objections? "

After Wan Qingyan finished speaking calmly, he leaned back in his chair, crossed his legs, and stared at Li Guoan, observing her reaction.

"Your Highness, why did you arrange for a grain merchant from another place to live in my mansion? I'm afraid my mansion is too small to accommodate them! This assassination incident has nothing to do with me. It wasn't me who did it!"

Li Guoan fell to her knees and begged, saying that she really could not guarantee the safety of the foreign grain merchants, and she did not want to bring trouble upon herself.

"Sir Li, I didn't say you did it, but as an official of Qingzhou, you should also contribute!

My manpower is limited. We also have to catch the assassin and interrogate the grain merchant Zhang! I don't have any extra manpower to protect the grain merchants from other places. This matter can only be left to you!"

Wan Qingyan frowned slightly and said in a firm tone.

"Your Highness, why are you trying Zhang the grain merchant?"

Li Guoan noticed something was wrong and quickly raised his head and asked in confusion.

"Because she sent someone to assassinate me! If I wasn't lucky, you wouldn't be able to see me today!"

Wan Qingyan chuckled, tapped the table casually with his fingertips, and raised his hand to signal Li Guoan to stand up.

"Your Highness, this grain merchant Zhang is so well hidden. I never suspected her! People's hearts are so different from their stomachs. It's hard to tell whether she is a human or a ghost!"

Li Guoan was both annoyed and scared. She had not expected that there was such a disaster hiding beside her. Fortunately, Zhang Liangshang was exposed when he went to assassinate Wan Qingyan. If he came to assassinate her, she would be finished!

"Master Li, Zhang the grain merchant has been exposed, but there are still many people with ulterior motives who have not been exposed! Shouldn't you tell the princess this news?"

Wan Qingyan sneered, shrugged his shoulders and said nonchalantly.

When Li Guoan heard this, he immediately took out an envelope from his pocket and respectfully handed it to Wan Qingyan with both hands for him to check.

"Your Highness, I have come here to ask for your guidance. This is a secret letter I prepared for Her Highness the Crown Princess. Please see if there is anything wrong with it!"

Wan Qingyan took the secret letter, opened it and glanced at it. After roughly understanding the content, he stuffed it back into the envelope and returned it to Li Guoan.

"Master Li, you need to add more content to this secret letter. First, write down how Zhang Liangshang tried to assassinate me!

Wait one more day. After I finish interrogating Zhang Liangshang, transcribe his confession and put it in an envelope to be mailed to Her Royal Highness!"

After thinking for a while, Wan Qingyan gave the order, with a cunning glint in his eyes.

She was really looking forward to Wan Qingjiao's reaction after seeing this secret letter. It was exciting just thinking about it!

"Your Highness, should I clearly name the person behind this?"

Li Guoan asked this key question again. She would not feel at ease until she got Wan Qingyan's affirmative answer!