The mind-reading coroner drove the court crazy

Throughout the day, Lu Shiya changed countless sets of clothes and posed in countless poses.

The reason was simple. Qin Miaoxi's painting skills were superb. Not only could she capture her charm, but she could also display all her beauty on paper. She was so lost in Qin Miaoxi's praise that when she came to her senses, she was almost exhausted.

When Lu Shiya's maid was worried and went to look for someone, she saw her princess sitting on a chair, with Qin Miaoxi standing behind her, massaging her shoulders in a flattering manner.

She was greatly surprised. As expected, the princess was the princess. She could make the vixen submit and obey her orders with just a little trick.

"Princess, so you are here!"

The arrival of the maid broke the warmth between the two. Qin Miaoxi feigned surprise and exclaimed, "You are actually a princess. No wonder your behavior is so noble and elegant, and your every move is pleasing to the eye."

Lu Shiya seemed to have regained her motivation. Regardless of her fatigue, she said pretentiously, "What else do you want to draw? This princess can cooperate with you."

Qin Miaoxi waved her hands repeatedly, "I dare not. The princess is also tired today. If possible, why don't you come back tomorrow? I will definitely help the princess paint a full 108 portraits."

"You said so. I will come again tomorrow."

The maidservant heard how the conversation had gone off topic and hurriedly whispered in Lu Shiya's ear, "Princess, you are here to warn her."

"Oh! Yes."

Lu Shiya finally remembered the purpose of her trip. She coughed awkwardly twice and said weakly, "Let's talk about this next time. Let's go."

She thought, people have been painting her portrait for a whole day, isn't it a bit too much for her to ask about her and Lu Qingchen? It's better to wait until the portrait is finished before asking.

The maid blinked in bewilderment. Was this still her willful princess? She was actually starting to care about her love rival.

The next day, there was a sudden craze for making paper figurines of beautiful women in the city. Many people wanted to burn them as a tribute to their ancestors, but Qin Miaoxi's paper figurine shop was the only one in the city that was making them.

All the finished products that Qin Miaoxi worked on all night were sold out, and she received dozens of orders that day.

When Lu Shiya arrived, she happened to bump into the family, and the beautiful paper figurine fell to the ground so gorgeously.

"Be careful, what if it breaks? This is the last one."

Lu Shiya stared at the paper figurine blankly and asked in a daze, "Do you think the paper figurine looks like me?"

The maid replied, "Yes, they are somewhat similar, but the face is different."

All of Lu Shiya's good mood was swept away. "Qin Miaoxi, get out of here! It turns out you've been using me all along."

Qin Miaoxi knew that she was exposed, but she did not explain it immediately. Instead, she handed over an exquisite booklet.

"Princess, please look at this portrait of you."

Lu Shiya admired two pages and flew into a rage again, "How dare you make a paper figurine of my likeness?"

"It's unfair! Why would the princess say that?"

"You still don't admit it. I saw it all just now."

The two looked at each other and the atmosphere became tense.

She said in an enigmatic voice, "My Lady, please don't listen to other people's gossip. As the saying goes, gossip is always there, but if you don't listen, it will disappear."

"This princess doesn't need you to lecture her."

Qin Miaoxi changed her approach and comforted him, "Princess, as the saying goes, once you kick your legs, you can live in peace. So many people appreciate your heroic spirit, and it may even be passed down. Think about it this way, your life is worth it."

Lu Shiya was furious and warned sternly, "This princess is warning you, Lu Qingchen is my husband, stay away from him, otherwise I will make sure you don't survive in Jingzhao."

After saying those harsh words, Lu Shiya left angrily.

Qin Miaoxi said regretfully, "Who will I paint from now on?"

The maid stumbled after Lu Shiya, "Princess, it's time for you to go back home."

Lu Shiya was furious. "When did it become your turn to dictate what happened to this princess?"

The maidservant kept her mouth shut and dared not speak. The next second she heard her order: "Go to the Marquis' Mansion."

Lu Qingchen was leisurely sipping tea when he heard Wen Zhu come to announce, "Princess Xinglan is here."

"Oh! She's here! This is my mansion. How can I be afraid of her?"

Wen Zhu's mouth twitched. Why did this sound like someone was here to mess things up?

Soon Lu Shiya came in front of him and warned him, "Lu Qingchen, stay away from that vixen from now on."

Lu Qingchen ignored her and continued to drink tea and feed the fish.

Today is finally his turn to take a day off, how can he let some inexplicable people ruin his fun?

"I'm talking to you, do you hear me?"

"Lu Qingchen!"

There was no response, which made her look like a clown. Lu Shiya glared at him with an ugly face and refused to leave.

Suddenly, Lu Qingchen's eyes lit up and he walked towards the door.

"Have you bought everything?"

"Don't worry, young marquis, everything is ready."

"Well, bring the list of betrothal gifts here. I want to count them myself."

Lu Qingchen happily went about his business, leaving Lu Shiya standing there in disbelief.

"Is your Lordship engaged?"

"Princess, please ask the Marquis!"

After saying that, Wen Zhu ran away quickly, as if there were poisonous snakes and ferocious beasts behind him.

Lu Shiya gritted her teeth as she watched, feeling so angry at the master and servant that she almost wanted to eat their flesh.

"Princess, why are you here?"

Lu Yuande looked surprised, and walked forward with a smile and asked, "Are you here to see Qingchen, Princess?"

There was no smile on Lu Shiya's face. She asked directly, "Is Lu Qingchen engaged?"

"Ah? When did it happen? Even I, as a father, don't know."

For some reason, Lu Shiya's mood instantly improved, and a wicked smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. "Don't you want the title of Marquis? As long as you help me get Lu Qingchen, the title will be yours."

Lu Yuande's expression changed drastically in an instant, and he immediately asked solemnly, "Princess, are you telling the truth?"

"Of course, whether you can get it depends entirely on your ability, Master Lu."

Lu Yuande was so excited that he was incoherent. "Don't worry, Princess. I will definitely satisfy you."

"Then this princess will wait for good news."

Lu Qingchen had just finished counting the betrothal gifts, but still felt that something was missing. He immediately waved his hand and wrote another three-page list.

"Wen Zhu, have someone prepare everything quickly. Don't delay my proposal."

Wen Zhu responded, "Master, it seems the princess has reached some kind of deal with me."

Lu Qingchen waved his hands in annoyance, "Go find them something to do, don't bother me."

"Yes!"

That night, Lu's father gathered the whole family for dinner, but Lu Qingchen ignored them and locked his gate.

Lu Yuande suddenly felt that his father's authority was challenged, and immediately brought people to break down the door. However, halfway through, he was stopped by his sister Lu Yingxue.

"Brother, I have something to tell you."

"We'll talk tomorrow if you have anything."

Lu Yingxue's expression was solemn. "No, it has to be today."

Lu Yuande was blocked by her and could only stop and listen to her: "Okay, go ahead."

"Brother, you've borrowed quite a bit of money from me these days. The IOU was due last month. When are you going to pay me back?"

Lu Yuande's face froze, and he forced a smile and said, "Yingxue! We are all family, it would be unpleasant to say borrowing."

"That's all my dowry."

"The Lu family has a lot of expenses, and I can't make ends meet right now. I'll give it to you when I have money."

"When was that?"

Lu Yingxue looked serious and insisted on getting an exact date.

Lu Yuande was displeased, "What's wrong with you? I'm your brother, can I still rely on your dowry?"

"Then please give it back to me now!"

Lu Yuande's face was frozen. All the money was used to pay the servants' wages and for their enjoyment. How could he have any money left to return to her?

He asked earnestly, "Yingxue, are you in trouble? Tell me, we are all family, and I will definitely help you."

"I'm going back to the Lu family's old house."

"What? Why didn't you tell me about this?"

"I'm telling you now."

"Nonsense, you're living well here, why do you want to go back? The old house is not as prosperous as Jingzhao."

Lu Yingxue looked at him deeply and said, "Brother, I just want to live a simple life now. I regret not listening to Qingchen that day."

"Is that bastard gossiping behind your back? I'm going to beat him up right now to vent your anger. He actually dared to drive away his own aunt. What an unfilial and unkind person."

"It has nothing to do with Qingchen, so when will you return my dowry?"

Lu Yuande: “…”

In the end, he was forced to give a deadline for repaying the money, and he no longer had the mood to cause trouble for Lu Qingchen.

Wen Zhu saw Lu Yuande leave in a rage, hiding his achievements and fame.