After being reborn, I locked up all the scumbags and bitches in one nest.

She then wrote a note and asked Shuangling to deliver it to the messenger.

As night fell, I received more news about disaster relief.

Qin Wanyou pondered for a moment and then instructed Mu Tou, "Have Qin Jiu go and discuss a business deal with the Left Prime Minister."

“Yes,” Mu Ling said again, “Sect Master, do we need to add fuel to the fire regarding the situation at the Right Prime Minister’s residence?”

Qin Wanyou looked at the burning lamplight in front of her, "Go and tell Qin Mingzhu that Li Shi has been confined to her quarters; you can take fewer orders from Ghost Pavilion, there will be other missions later."

"Yes, Pavilion Master."

"If there's nothing else, go back. Be careful!" Qin Wanyou instructed.

Mu Ling clasped her hands in a bow and left silently.

On the other side, the study.

Mo Nan and Mo Dong placed some snacks and porridge in front of Murong Xiao. "Master, please eat something. Your health is not yet fully recovered, and you cannot go without food and drink."

After most of the day, Murong Xiao was unshaven, his eyes were tired and bloodshot, and he looked at the jade pendant and half of the crystal swallow in his hand.

Mo Dong said, "Master, we know you are very sad and upset, and we are very sad too; but you still need to take care of yourself and not let the efforts of the Princess and Aunt Hong be in vain."

Murong Xiao's eyes flickered as he slowly looked at the food on the table. "Leave it for now, I'll eat it later."

Mo Nan said, "Master, you should eat something, you still need to take your medicine later."

"Okay, you can all go out now. I'll be quiet for a while longer." Murong Xiao closed his eyes.

Mo Dong and Mo Nan exchanged a glance, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes, and could only leave first.

In the end, they could only call in Doctor Luo and Master Liaoyun to persuade them.

Granny Zhou returned to the palace.

The Empress asked, "How is it?"

Zhou Mama replied, "Your Majesty, although Princess An still has a bit of a childish look on her face, she is calm and composed, acts with grace, and knows how to conduct herself properly, which is completely different from the others in the Right Prime Minister's residence."

The Empress said "Oh," and added, "I heard that Prince An's health has improved. It seems that this marriage was still useful after all. If the Empress Dowager knew that she had made a fool of herself, she would probably be furious."

Granny Zhou remained silent.

The Empress continued, "In that case, let's not send anyone into Prince An's residence for now, but observe first; if they turn out to be as incompetent as Li, then we'll find Prince An a new confidante."

Early the next morning,

Qin Jiu then sent a visiting card and paid his respects in person.

Lin Xiang was somewhat surprised to see the visiting card. Why would the owner of Linglong Pavilion suddenly come to visit? They had no connection whatsoever.

Before Lin Xiang could figure it out, the butler had already invited Qin Jiu, Jin Ling, and Yu Ling inside.

The three men bowed to Prime Minister Lin and said, "Greetings, Prime Minister. We apologize for our intrusion and for disturbing you."

One doesn't hit a smiling face, so Lin Xiang greeted him with a smile, "Not at all, not at all, Mr. Qin is very welcome!"

Qin Jiu explained his purpose, "Besides visiting the Prime Minister, I also want to thank Young Master Lin for his previous help. Because I've been dealing with Linglong Pavilion's affairs recently, I haven't been able to come and express my gratitude, and I feel bad about it. This is a small token of Linglong Pavilion's appreciation, please accept it."

Jin Ling stepped forward and placed the gift in front of Lin Xiang.

Lin Xiang was puzzled upon hearing this, as he hadn't heard the young man mention it before. "Boss Qin, there's no need for that. It's just a small favor." He then gave the butler a look: Go and call that young man over.

The butler immediately understood.

Lin Xiang continued, "I have also heard about the Linglong Pavilion incident. The perpetrator was extremely vicious. I wonder if the culprit has been found?"

Qin Jiu shook his head. "The government has not yet given a result."

Lin Xiang sighed, "It seems the person behind this is not simple. Boss Qin, there is no need to worry. The net of justice is vast and its meshes are wide, yet nothing escapes it. One day, we will find the mastermind and restore justice to Linglong Pavilion."

"I hope so!" Qin Jiuwei sighed almost imperceptibly, and then stated his second purpose for coming, "Prime Minister, I also wish to do some business with you this time."

Lin Xiang was drinking tea, then flicked the tea leaves with the lid. "Oh? What kind of business?"

Qin Jiu remained calm. “I know that as the person in charge of this disaster relief, Prime Minister has a heavy responsibility. Linglong Pavilion is not an ungrateful person. I have grain on hand and am willing to negotiate this deal with you at a discounted price so that we can do some good for the people together.”

Lin Xiang was taken aback, not expecting it was because of this. "I need to think about it."

While Lin Xiang was pondering, Lin Qianjun came to the living room.

Jin Ling and Yu Ling immediately stepped forward and greeted Lin Qianjun with clasped hands, "Greetings, Young Master Lin."

Upon seeing this, Qin Jiu immediately greeted Lin Qianjun, "I am Qin Jiu, greetings to Young Master Lin. Thank you for your help with the Linglong Pavilion matter last time."

Lin Qianjun immediately returned the greeting, "Boss Qin, Young Master Jin, Miss Yu, there's no need for that. I was just trying to help someone in need. I would have done the same if any other shop had been in the same situation."

Then he looked at Prime Minister Lin and said, "Father, you wanted to see me."

Lin Xiang glanced at Lin Qianjun and said, "This is a thank-you gift from Boss Qin. Take a look for yourself."

Lin Qianjun stepped forward and examined the gifts; they were all valuable. "Mr. Qin, these are too precious; I cannot accept them."

Qin Jiu said, "Young Master Lin, there's no need to be so polite. This is just a small token of Linglong Pavilion's appreciation. If it weren't for your help, Linglong Pavilion would have suffered even greater losses."

Lin Qianjun still refused.

In the end, Qin Jiu and the others left the gifts at the Lin residence. Before leaving, they said to Prime Minister Lin, "We hope that Your Excellency will consider this matter carefully as soon as possible."

Lin Xiangchao Qin Jiu nodded slightly, "I will get back to you as soon as possible."

Lin Qianjun was puzzled. "Dad, what's the reply?"

Lin Xiang then told Lin Qianjun about the business that Qin Jiu had mentioned.

Lin Qianjun was also puzzled, "What do they mean? Is it really because of my help and willingness to assist you, but they have already sent such an expensive gift?"

After speaking, he picked up a jade statue and a precious porcelain piece that Qin Jiu and the others had given him.

Lin Xiang couldn't understand it either. Thinking of Linglong Pavilion's actions during the previous rainstorm, he thought, "Perhaps they really do have a compassionate and chivalrous heart!"

Lin Qianjun looked at Prime Minister Lin, "Then Father, you..."

Lin Xiang glanced at Lin Qianjun and the gifts, "Return these gifts when you reply."

After half a day of dejection and a night of rest, Murong Xiao regained his dignified yet somewhat fragile demeanor.

After finishing some official business, he looked up and asked, "How is the Princess?"

Mo Nan replied, "The steward just said that the princess has left the residence."

Murong Xiao raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Did they say where they went?"

Mo Nan shook his head, "He didn't say, he just said he was going out for a walk."

Murong Xiao was surprised that she still had the mood to go out for a stroll. He chuckled helplessly and said, "Let her be!"

At this moment, Qin Wanyou was drinking tea in a teahouse, listening to the storyteller downstairs recounting the events of her wedding day. At the end of the story, the storyteller suddenly sighed.