The real daughter died tragically and was reborn, and the whole family cried and begged for forgiven

At that time, Li Qingluo helped Zheng Lingzhou block Duan Rongshi's sword, and her bracelet was also cut into two halves by Duan Rongshi.

Now, it is intact again.

Li Qingluo picked it up and looked at it carefully. It was indeed hers!

However, it seems a little different.

Duan Rongshi: "I have replaced the thin rope inside with a stronger iron wire. Would you like to try it?"

After saying that, he took out the dagger from his sleeve, and at his signal, Li Qingluo also took off the bracelet.

The wire was wrapped around the bracelet, and even with all the strength Duan Rongshi put in, it couldn't be cut open.

However, Li Qingluo's hand could not withstand his strength, and the bracelet flew out directly, and was caught tightly by Duan Rongshi and held in his hand again.

"This...what the hell is this?"

Li Qingluo was extremely shocked, and couldn't help showing a hint of fanaticism in his eyes.

Duan Rongshi: "Fine iron."

"Fine iron?" As the name suggests, she roughly guessed what kind of good stuff it was.

Presumably, swords and hidden weapons forged with fine iron are not even a level sharper than those made of ordinary iron.

It turned out that the materials used by the powerful were beyond her imagination.

Duan Rongshi said, "The dagger pattern you sold to the Lotus Sect, the daggers made from it, are all made of fine iron."

Li Qingluo looked up in surprise: "How come they, as a sect, have so much refined iron available?"

As he spoke, Li Qingluo suddenly felt a little guilty.

Because she couldn't help but wonder if she had missed him last time?

So, he wanted to settle the score with her?

It's no wonder that Li Qingluo is so cautious and suspicious. She did repay a favor by releasing Zheng Lingzhou, but it seems that she owes Prince Su more and more.

Duan Rongshi stared at her and calmly answered Li Qingluo's question, "All the iron mines in Daliang are controlled by the imperial court. All iron shops must purchase iron and forging tools from the imperial court."

"The Lotus Cult was willing to use fine iron to make a dagger, so unscrupulously. This shows how much fine iron they possess."

“So, within the court, even among high-ranking officials, there are people from the Lotus Sect.”

Li Qing was shocked. He didn't expect that the Lotus Sect had infiltrated the imperial court.

"Last time... at Guanshuiya, you also arrested a lot of Lotus Cultists, right? Didn't you get any clues?"

Duan Rongshi: "We did capture a few alive, but they weren't afraid of death and committed suicide by taking poison."

Where had Li Qingluo heard of this?

I was so shocked that I didn't know what to say.

Duan Rongshi didn't let her go, and continued, "The dagger made using your pattern was used by the Lotus Cult at Guanshui Cliff to assassinate many people in the imperial court. Did you know that?"

Li Qingluo then understood that this was what Prince Su was waiting for her to say!

He really came to question her!

Her heart trembled violently, and she immediately stood up and knelt down. "I only sold a pattern at the time, and I really didn't know that the other party was affiliated with the Lotus Cult. I beg Your Highness Prince Su... to forgive my ignorance."

Duan Rongshi knew that he had scared her.

Therefore, he did not continue to press her and blame her.

Only after a cup of tea did he speak: "In that case, I will spare you this time. But from now on, if you have any designs for new weapons, you must show them to me first. If there is anything I value, I will reward you generously."

Li Qingluo looked up.

Prince Su's intention... is to sell him the weapon blueprints himself?

Because of this bracelet and dagger, he saw his mediocre kung fu skills, and Li Qingluo didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse.

However, she couldn't refuse either. After all, whether it was because he saved her at Guanshui Cliff or because she let Zheng Lingzhou go, Li Qingluo knew that she owed him a lot.

"I... I do have a few drawings I drew in my spare time. I wonder if they could be of use to Your Highness..."

Duan Rongshi's eyes were filled with a hint of smile. "You'll know once I've taken a look. In five days, the *** Mansion will host a winter banquet. Just bring the design with you."

After saying this, Duan Rongshi stood up and left the room first.

Li Qingluo sent him off, muttering to himself, "Why wait five days? That guard, Zhuiyu, could already come and go quietly in the general's mansion. Taking a pattern wouldn't be a big deal."

It's really hard for her to go to the party that she hates the most.

She sighed, and just as she stood up, Que'er and Nanny Deng rushed in.

"Miss, did His Royal Highness Prince Su do anything to you?"

Nanny Deng's nervous expression made Li Qingluo laugh.

"What will he do to me? Don't worry, he doesn't care about my life at the moment."

Perhaps she was still of some use, Li Qingluo felt that Prince Su was somewhat patient with her.

Madam Deng cried out, "Miss, I'm not talking about your life, I'm talking about your innocence! You two are unmarried, a man and a woman, living alone in a room like this, what on earth is he..."

Li Qingluo raised his finger and his expression became serious.

"Mammy, be careful with your words. In the eyes of His Royal Highness Prince Su, I am just a useful person. I am afraid that in front of him, there is no gender difference between men and women. Mammy, don't take this matter to heart."

Aunt Deng: "Is... is that so?"

But when she thought about it, she felt that what the girl said might make some sense.

Prince Su is already twenty-two years old this year, but he has yet to marry a concubine.

His younger brothers, including the 17-year-old Prince Dun, already have a wife this year.

But it is said that Prince Su does not even have a concubine in his palace.

It’s weird.

"Could it be that His Royal Highness Prince Su really doesn't like women and prefers men?"

Que'er couldn't help but exclaim in suspicion.

Li Qingluo glared at her fiercely, "Don't you want to live anymore?"

Que'er then covered her mouth in fear.

Nanny Deng hurried to the door and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that there was no one outside.

Little did they know that Prince Su Duan Rongshi, who had not really walked far away from the corner of the stairs, had already heard every word of their conversation by twitching his ears.

At this moment, Duan Rongshi's face was as gloomy as if it was covered with dark clouds, and hail and heavy rain could fall at any time.

Zhui Yu swallowed hard in fear, "Your Highness, I will cut off that little maid's mouth right now!"

Duan Rongshi didn't say anything, but his eyes fell on Zhui Yu like a knife.

Zhui Yu understood and quickly slapped his own lips: "I spoke too much. The prince still needs Miss Li Er, so please spare that little maid this time!"

Duan Rongshi: "She is indeed a useful person."

Prince Su said this with an indifferent expression, then he left.

Zhui Yu: Your Highness, you're clearly nauseous, aren't you? You're just being stubborn. Is there any other woman in this world who could be as close to you as the Second Miss?

If there really were no difference between men and women, he would have been surrounded by girls a long time ago.

Clearly, the second girl is different...

Duan Rongshi turned around and went to the princess's mansion.

When leaving again, Xiyue*** still looked confused.

"When did I ever say I was going to hold a winter banquet?"