A red apricot is about to cheat on you

Chu Jingchen looked at him with an indifferent expression and said coldly, "Go and do what Duo'er asked you to do just now. Give her the required silver in a way that makes it seem like she earned it herself. Take the rest from the warehouse without letting her know!"

Now Qiu Chan was really sure that his master liked Yi Duoer, so he agreed respectfully.

At this moment, An Tingfeng was sitting alone on a rooftop, looking at the lights of thousands of houses in front and behind him, his expression seemed so longing and envious.

His family was all destroyed because of the injustice done to Jing'an Marquis An Zhengzhong. His face changed from desolate envy to resentment. He slowly closed his eyes, suppressing the hatred in his heart.

At this moment, a middle-aged woman in black flew behind him, holding a thick envelope in her hand and handed it to An Tingfeng.

"Lin'er, these are the last letters written by your father, second uncle, eldest brother, second sister, and fourth brother. Your cousin, as well as some of the Jiang family generals who have followed your father since childhood, are all on the battlefield. At the New Year's Eve banquet in the palace tomorrow, you will directly read them out. With the top-secret envelope and secret letter from An Zhengzhong and the Dongli Kingdom, we will vindicate our Jiang family tomorrow."

Jiang Wanyin's voice seemed choked with sobs, and she placed a comforting hand on Jiang Lin's shoulder. Jiang Lin stared intently at the thick stack of envelopes, his heartbroken expression evident. Fighting back tears, he looked at his aunt Jiang Wanyin with sorrow.

At this moment, he was thinking, fortunately, his aunt was not in the army because she was about to give birth. That's why she escaped the disaster! For years, she had been collecting intelligence evidence within the territory of Dongli. And Jiang Lin was hiding in the Jing'an Marquis Mansion!

Only by becoming An Zhengzhong's dog and gaining his trust did he have the opportunity to obtain important evidence.

"Aunt, tomorrow I will make sure that old dog An Zhengzhong dies without a burial place. I will redress the Jiang family!"

He had a sinister look on his face and his eyes were sharp and determined. He was determined to bring down An Zhengzhong and his gang members at the New Year's Eve banquet tomorrow.

Jiang Wanyin's weathered face showed a look of relief and heartache. Jiang Lin in front of her eyes had endured too much.

Because of the New Year's Eve banquet in the palace tomorrow, all the young ladies from noble families are preparing, hoping to outshine the others and win the favor of the prince!

next day~

To welcome the new year, the palace was filled with joy and peace.

The invited noble families also set out for the palace one after another. Chu Junye originally didn't want to take Yi Duoer with him, but if he didn't, others would definitely talk about the Ye Palace!

At this moment, Yi Duo'er was choosing a dress. Yu Shu held the red dress in his hand and said excitedly, "Miss, if you wear this coral red dress, with your beauty, you will definitely outshine other women."

Yi Duoer frowned, put her delicate hand on her chin and shook her head, saying, "I'm not going on a blind date, why would you dress so nicely? I think the light yellow one next to you will be fine."

After saying this, Yi Duoer pointed over there. That dress was the least noticeable of all, but since Yi Duoer had given the order, it was difficult for everyone to disobey.

So she dressed up Yi Duoer and put on a delicate pear-shaped makeup. She was born with natural brow bones, but with a little makeup, she was so attractive that people couldn't take their eyes off her.

"My lady, Princess, you are truly beautiful!"

The maids were also fascinated by her and said in unison. Yu Shu couldn't help but flash a hint of jealousy in her eyes. She immediately concealed it!

Yi Duoer looked at the beauty in the mirror, but what came to her mind was Chu Jingchen's face and when he left last night.

Yi Duo'er's eyes darkened again. She wondered if he liked me because of my extremely beautiful face. Suddenly, she felt an inexplicable irritation in her heart.

She hated this feeling. Worrying about gains and losses, suspicion and insecurity! Yi Duoer closed her eyes and restrained herself.

"Princess, it's time to go!" The maid from the front hall came to urge her. Yi Duo'er didn't have time to think about these things. After New Year's Eve, she could discuss the divorce with Chu Junye. One hundred taels of gold would be enough money to start a factory! Thinking of this, Yi Duo'er felt happy!

She happily skipped and jumped out of the cold courtyard. When everyone saw this, those who didn't know thought that Yi Duoer had been stimulated by something!

Chu Junye was amazed at Yi Duoer's stunning appearance, but his expression remained icy, and he continued to maintain his proud head.

Imperial Garden

Numerous young ladies from aristocratic families gathered in the Imperial Garden to admire the plum blossoms and compose poetry. The Empress, with the air of a motherly figure, sat at the top, smiling magnanimously. Meanwhile, Concubine Ye, the favored concubine, relied solely on her hand! Both harbored hidden agendas, while publicly offering each other hypocritical greetings.

"I heard that Concubine Ye was ill some time ago!

Are you feeling better now?"

Concubine Ye said with a forced smile, "Thank you for your concern, Queen. The Emperor often comes to Yongshou Palace to visit me, and I am much better now. The wind is cold and the dew is heavy, so you should also take care of yourself, Your Majesty."

Their secret rivalry could be heard by any young lady with a bit of brains. A hint of murderous intent flashed in the Queen's eyes, but she quickly concealed it. She glanced at the young ladies from the two factions below and smirked.

"Why isn't the Third Princess here today? I've seen this child before! Although she was raised by the young master, she knows etiquette, is well-behaved and gentle. Noble Concubine Ye, you are truly blessed!"

After saying that, he glanced at Concubine Ye out of the corner of his eye, then glanced at Zhu Qingxue, and smiled smugly. Everyone in the capital knew Yi Duoer's reputation as a fool.

Her trick of using something to attack something was indeed successful. When Concubine Ye heard the Queen talking about Yi Duoer, her face turned ugly! She stared at the Queen but had to obey. This made the Queen feel a little pleasure!

At this time, Zhu Qingxue bowed her head and said softly, "Your Majesty, Sister Duo'er is indeed gentle and virtuous. I have met her several times. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting! When the time comes, please ask Sister Duo'er to play a piece for Your Majesty!"

As soon as she said this, the other ladies praised Zhu Qingxue. They didn't expect that Yi Duoer had snatched her Third Prince away, yet she could be so generous. They spoke well of Yi Duoer!

She said these words, firstly to speak for Concubine Ye and please her, secondly to win a reputation for herself as generous and virtuous, and thirdly to allow Yi Duoer, who was not proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, to perform on stage to let her smell it out.

This way, three birds with one stone are killed. Zhu Qingxue hides her scheming under her soft face.

Yi Duoer was eating cakes in a quiet pavilion at this moment. At this time, Qiu Chan, dressed as a palace maid, came to Yi Duoer's side.

"Miss, this is what you want. These are brocade and cotton, as well as some receipts for miscellaneous items, totaling two hundred and fifty taels of silver. We must find a warehouse quickly, otherwise we will have no place to store so many things!"

Yi Duoer turned around and said, "Qiu Chan, why are you here? Is it done so quickly?"

Yi Duoer looked at her with doubtful eyes.