Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 48

If money can settle this matter, it means they are difficult to deal with, cunning and treacherous, and not the kind of people who are just greedy for money.

"It's alright, we'll deal with whatever comes our way."

"I have plenty of time to settle accounts with them."

Destroying the Shen family won't be so easy; she was already prepared. "Even if they're willing to part with their money and return it, they'll definitely be resentful and cause me trouble."

"We are ready."

Granny Cao nodded. "We've already had Qinghe trained as you instructed. Now, Madam, what do you plan to do with Qinghe?"

Yun Xiyue said, "Let's wait for an opportunity! We need to make sure she has the ability to deal with Lin Bao'er."

She couldn't possibly step in and compete with Lin Bao'er for the emperor's favor.

If only one piece can be cultivated, Qinghe is the most suitable.

Shen Yue now only has Lin Bao'er by his side.

Sooner or later, attention will be drawn to her.

She would never let that man touch her.

"Madam, I heard from Xiaowei that the Emperor has been assassinated..." Qingmei hurriedly came in and whispered the news.

Yun Xiyue's hand tightened. "Where were you attacked?"

"On the way back to the palace, someone must have known that the Emperor had left the palace and deliberately set up an ambush on the way back."

At that time, Murong Yu was all alone and was no match for the many assassins. He was injured, but later the imperial guards came to his rescue and he was alright.

Yun Xiyue felt uneasy. "Is the injury serious?"

“This servant doesn’t know either. Xiao Wei heard it from the eldest young master, because the eldest young master was with the King of Qin at the time, and someone reported it to the King of Qin.”

The King of Qin hurriedly entered the palace, and only then did Yun Xiaohan return to Fuyun Tower.

"Xiao Wei said it should be fine, otherwise the palace would have been in chaos long ago."

Yunxi Yue tossed and turned, unable to sleep all night.

The next day, 60,000 taels appeared in the public account.

After hearing the report, Yun Xiyue's mood did not improve.

Shen Yue had the accounting office keys returned to him.

The assassination attempt on the emperor was not concealed.

The Empress Dowager ordered a thorough investigation.

This task unexpectedly fell to Shen Yue, along with the Dali Temple and the Prince of Qin, to assist in the investigation.

The assassin who attempted to kill the emperor must be caught within three days.

Shen Yue became very busy, and didn't return until dark every day.

"My lord, the lady requests your presence at the Purple Bamboo Garden."

Shen Yue entered, glanced at the food on the table, and narrowed his eyes slightly. "Did you need something?"

"Can't I visit the Marquis if there's nothing wrong?"

These words sound familiar; he's said them many times, and he was so angry he was about to lose it.

Now that it's her turn, she's so self-righteous, which is even more infuriating.

"Is there no money left in the public accounts again?" he said sarcastically, raising his lips.

Yun Xiyue's eyes were full of disdain. "You owe me 183,000 taels of silver and haven't paid it back. I'd like to ask when the Marquis will repay the money?"

Shen Yue: "..."

"I've been very busy lately. The Emperor was assassinated, and I need to capture the murderer." He gritted his teeth in anger.

"The Emperor was assassinated? Is he seriously injured?" Yun Xiyue feigned surprise. She had been unable to get any news and had to ask him for information; otherwise, who would bother asking him?

Shen Yue didn't realize she was concerned about the emperor's assassination attempt, assuming she was just curious. Feeling hungry, she sat down and ate a few bites. "He hasn't attended court for two days. They say the injury isn't serious, but he won't see anyone."

Yun Xiyue clenched her fists and poured him wine, saying, "Lord Marquis, you've worked hard capturing the assassin. Get some rest tonight."

She didn't remember Murong Yu being assassinated. Even if she did, she was under house arrest in her previous life, and she only learned about certain things from other people.

If she had known he would be assassinated, she certainly wouldn't have let him return to the palace alone.

Shen Yue paused, glancing at her, "Are you keeping me here?"