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Thanks to Granny Liu's talkativeness, Leng Yi was finally freed.

Lengyi followed Xiaolian to the arranged accommodations, only to find that her assigned place was in the maid's quarters outside the hanging flower gate.

Living with the inner courtyard maids is actually quite reasonable. Her status is not high enough to warrant living in an inner courtyard room, and the outer courtyard is crowded with people and her appearance is conspicuous, so it would be bad if she caused trouble.

After Leng Yi left, Wang Yuqing's face darkened. When Liu Mama saw that the usually gentle Miss Yuqing was so angry, she realized that she had been too complacent and wisely knelt down to admit her mistake.

"Miss Yuqing, this old servant knows his mistake! This old servant will definitely be more careful with his words and actions in the future!"

"It's good that you know you were wrong, but let's make sure it doesn't happen again. Get up." Wang Yuqing sighed softly.

"Yes, yes, Miss Xie." Granny Liu stood up with a look of relief on her face.

Fortunately, Miss Yuqing is soft-hearted, but...

"Miss Yuqing, that Ningbi seems quite extraordinary. Her ability to bewitch people is superb. If we hadn't investigated her beforehand, we would have been completely fooled. Miss, you mustn't let your guard down against her," Liu Mama suggested warily.

"What you said is true." Wang Yuqing was momentarily stunned, recalling Ningbi's still sparkling eyes. Anyone who saw them would find it hard not to be moved, right? Such a beautiful woman, wouldn't everyone want to dote on her? It would be strange if the Third Prince didn't care about her.

"Don't worry, I... won't let my guard down around her."

Granny Liu: Miss Yuqing, your pause is suspicious.

Suddenly a maid came to deliver a message: "Miss, the Madam wants to see you."

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When Wang Yuqing arrived at the main hall of the courtyard, Madam Wang slowly walked out from the inner hall. After Wang Yuqing bowed, she smiled and looked at her expression, asking, "What did you think of that prostitute you saw today?"

Wang Yuqing pondered for a moment and slowly replied, "Miss Ningbi... has been very sensible so far, and also..."

"What else?"

"She is exceptionally beautiful."

Madam Wang immediately raised her eyebrows a few inches higher.

Then Madam Wang walked to a chair and sat down, her face particularly gloomy, and said, "There is no such thing as a woman who is both exceptionally beautiful and sensible. Yuqing, that woman must not be allowed to live."

Wang Yuqing's face instantly turned panicked. "Mother, isn't this too arbitrary?"

"What did I tell you before? If you keep being soft-hearted, you'll be taken advantage of sooner or later." Madam Wang's tone was quite displeased. "I've also heard that the prostitute is exceptionally beautiful and talented. After all, she comes from the Fengxiang Pavilion... How simple can she be?"

Madam Wang's tone gradually became tinged with reminiscence, which reminded Wang Yuqing of how her cousin from the second branch of the family had brought back a courtesan from the Fengxiang Pavilion, causing quite a stir. In the end, it was her grandmother who stepped in to suppress the matter.

"If a woman of the night were to attach herself to a prince, would she be content and without ambition?"

Wang Yuqing fell silent, but only for a few moments.

"Mother, Her Majesty the Empress's purpose in instructing us was simply to give Ningbi a warning, so that she wouldn't hinder my position in the future, right?"

Liu Mama was a little puzzled as to why Wang Yuqing said that, and casually agreed: "That's right, but if she poses a great threat, we must get rid of her."

“Mother, I believe that even if we want to get rid of Miss Ningbi, it is not now. If something happens to Miss Ningbi in our manor, it will not only damage the reputation of the Wang family, but also displease the Third Prince.”

"Hehe, does Yuqing mean that you plan to get rid of her?"

"...Of course, I will not allow...anything that poses a threat to myself or my family."

"Good, that's exactly what I wanted to hear. As expected, people learn quickly once taught. Yuqing is starting to show the demeanor of a princess." Madam Wang's expression was one of deep satisfaction. "During this time, you can train her according to your wishes. Mother will not interfere too much."

"Yes, Mother, I will not let you down."

Wang Yuqing said firmly. Nevertheless, the image of those clear, captivating blue eyes that seemed to beckon her kept flashing through her mind, and she couldn't help but waver.

Does Ningbi really harbor ambitions that threaten her?