Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was so heavy it was as if a storm was about to break. Although the ministers were still pretending to discuss matters, they were all quietly listening and glancing in the direction of Princess Qingyun.

Everyone held their breath, stood stiffly, and dared not blink, their eyes fixed on their prey like hungry wolves, afraid of missing even the slightest bit of useful information.

The War King stood stiffly, the ferocious beasts embroidered in gold thread on his robes baring their fangs and claws, which made him appear even more majestic.

At this moment, his usual carefree and unrestrained boldness was completely gone. His straight back was taut as a string, his sword-like eyebrows were tightly furrowed into a "川" shape, and he held his breath and focused intently, not missing a single detail.

The emperor at the head of the table wore a bright yellow dragon robe, the embroidered dragons so lifelike they seemed about to take flight.

He leaned forward slightly, his grip on the gold-lacquered carvings on the dragon throne causing them to become somewhat deformed.

The emperor's thin lips were pressed tightly together, and the curve of his mouth revealed his solemnity. Although he tried his best to maintain his dignity, the tension in his eyes still betrayed him.

Their eyes were filled with eagerness and anticipation as they listened intently to every word that followed. Everyone's hearts were in their throats; time seemed to stand still.

001 finally spoke amidst everyone's anxious waiting, her voice soft and sweet as she said, "Don't worry, Luo Bao, she doesn't have that much ability."

The reason Ning Chenjin was able to steal the defense map of the War King's fiefdom was simply because he was completely love-struck and had no suspicion of her whatsoever.

Even Ning Chenjin had difficulty accessing the defense map of the capital, let alone her.

However, this prince, blinded by love, will later be seduced by her clever words and schemes, and he plans to give her a map of the capital.

Although we failed to obtain the defense map of the capital, the importance of the topographical map should not be underestimated, as should the defense map of the War King's fiefdom, which is also extremely crucial.

Later, these two pictures earned her a large sum of money, much more than the money she had previously swindled.

Because the money they had swindled had long been squandered by the two of them, leaving almost nothing.

The woman took this huge sum of money and never returned to the War King's fiefdom; instead, she ran off to another country alone.

After enjoying a carefree time there, they were unfortunately targeted by vicious mountain bandits.

After all, other countries are not like Tianxuan. Although they are not as bad as the previous Xuanyuan Kingdom, they are not as peaceful and tranquil as Tianxuan.

Finally, she was forcibly kidnapped by bandits, and while attempting to escape en route, she was ruthlessly murdered by the cruel bandits.

Qin Qianlu stared intently at the scene displayed on the screen, her lips slightly pursed, the corners of her mouth curving upwards into a cool yet resolute arc.

Like a plum blossom braving the snow, standing tall against the frost, exuding composure. With a light flick of her right sleeve, she secretly clenched the hem of her garment, and the faint worry in her heart quietly dissipated without leaving a trace.

Anyway, the woman is still in the War King's mansion, and I already know everything. There's no way she can send out the terrain map and defense map, so there's really no need to worry.

Upon hearing of the woman's fate, the officials felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted from their hearts, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Some patted their chests, while others put their hands behind their backs and tilted their heads slightly back.

They were all secretly relieved that Princess Qingyun was there; otherwise, if the maps and defense plans had unfortunately fallen into the hands of another country...

The consequences would be unimaginable; it would surely be an unmanageable disaster. But what exactly does "love-struck" mean? It doesn't sound like a positive term.

Looking at the various scenes displayed on the light screen, one could see that the bandits were extremely vicious.

But no one showed the woman any sympathy; all they saw was disgust, and some even snorted.

Ning Jun and the emperor at the head of the table also breathed a sigh of relief, putting their hearts at ease.

Ning Jun let his hands hang loosely at his sides, his shoulders twitching slightly, while the Emperor leaned back on the dragon throne and let out a soft sigh.

After all, nothing has happened yet, and the woman is still under control. Therefore, there is no need to worry or be restless about this matter anymore.

They were also pondering the meaning of "love-struck," and Ning Jun looked slightly embarrassed, as he always felt that this term was not a good one.

Ning Shuyao, standing to the side, gazed at Qin Qianluo with great interest, a hint of curiosity and inquiry flashing in her bright eyes, as if she had discovered a new treasure.

A strange feeling suddenly arose in my heart, and I felt that the capital city seemed to have become quite interesting.

Having traveled extensively for so many years, I now think that staying in Beijing might not be a bad choice in the future.

With Qin Qianluo around, life in the capital city will surely not be too dull and boring, but will be full of unexpected surprises and joys.

Qin Qianlu then turned her thoughts to the man. In her opinion, both of them had a bad reputation and were definitely not good people.

She frowned and asked, "Where is that man? These two are clearly birds of a feather, doing all sorts of bad things and acting in concert."

Although the woman was the one who carried out the scam, putting on a weak and pitiful appearance in front of others to gain sympathy, the man behind it was both the beneficiary and the one in the know.

What became of him? Neither of them fared well. The woman is unlikely to have a good ending, and her husband won't be able to live a carefree life, will he?

001 paused, then found the woman's husband's information through her, and said, "Both of them have reaped what they sowed and received their due punishment."

The man was the mastermind behind this series of conspiracies; the woman initially intended to stop, still retaining some conscience.

If it weren't for her husband's various means of coercion and threats, leaving her with no way out, she would have made one mistake after another.

Of course, she was not inherently kind; she harbored greed and was fundamentally flawed, which is why she failed to uphold her principles.

The man ultimately failed; while selling the shops under Ning Chenjin's name, he was discovered by the secret guards left behind by the War King in his fiefdom.

The man is now trapped. In the next couple of days, he will be apprehended and brought to justice, awaiting the return of the War King to be handed over for punishment.

Upon hearing this satisfactory result, Qin Qianluo nodded repeatedly, a relieved smile finally blooming on her face, and her mood became completely relaxed.

Although she has always been a staunch atheist, she has always firmly believed in the truth that good and evil will be rewarded in the end and that karma will come in cycles.

Now it seems that this is indeed the case; those who do evil will ultimately not escape the punishment they deserve.

The ministers were finally completely relieved, their hearts filled with mixed emotions. Some nodded repeatedly, while others exchanged glances.

I have to sincerely say once again that with Princess Qingyun around, many potential problems have indeed been reduced.

Some things can be detected and nipped in the bud as soon as they begin to emerge.

In this way, they can focus wholeheartedly and single-mindedly on building the country.

However, one must always uphold integrity and honesty on the path of officialdom and be a good official who is wholeheartedly for the people. Otherwise, if one goes astray, one will face the fate of having one's entire family executed. Therefore, everyone should be wary of this.

Ning Jun's eyes lit up instantly, filled with relief and satisfaction. He clenched his fists and thought to himself: Fortunately, I wisely left my guards in my fiefdom when I returned to the capital.

When I get back, I will definitely reward the dutiful guards and capture one of them.

Not only did he save his own family from financial loss, but he also caught one of the culprits for the victims, which was a great achievement.

Prince Xin Ning Yu's gaze at Qin Qianluo shone even brighter as he secretly plotted his own scheme.

He rubbed his chin with one hand and placed the other at his side, secretly making plans.

After all, her youngest son was still unmarried, and she couldn't find a suitable partner despite being picky.

Now that I've met Qin Qianluo, I feel that she is the best choice in terms of talent and appearance, and her age is similar to that of my youngest son, so they are a perfect match.

Both are undoubtedly excellent choices. Not only can one hear her thoughts, but Qin Qianluo is also remarkably beautiful, charming, and dignified.

He secretly planned to find a suitable opportunity after court to ask the Emperor whether Qin Qianluo was already married.

If not, you must let your youngest son find an opportunity to try, prepare generous gifts, visit him, and help him to make this auspicious marriage happen.

Qin Qianluo had no idea that she had been quietly set in her sights by Prince Xin.

At this moment, her eyebrows were slightly furrowed, a small wrinkle forming between them, and her clear eyes revealed a sharpness and focus rarely seen in her usual demeanor.

He instructed 001 to print out all the detailed information about the two people's fraud, including their identities, backgrounds, and methods of deception, without missing a single detail.

The information of the people they deceived, including their addresses and the money they lost, was also meticulously compiled.

001 responded and went to organize and print the documents that Luo Bao needed.

Outside the hall, the winter wind, like a ferocious beast breaking free of its cage, carried an extremely biting chill and cut through the air like a sharp blade, emitting a piercing howl.

The heavy snow fell softly, layer upon layer, as if to bury everything under it, and in the blink of an eye, the majestic and solemn capital city was covered with a thick, soft silver coat.

The once bustling streets and alleys of Beijing are now deserted. Occasionally, a few pedestrians, wrapped tightly in cotton-padded coats and with their necks hunched, hurry by and disappear into the vast snow.

Inside the Golden Palace, with all matters settled, the Emperor's brows relaxed, and the tension that had been building for days finally eased. With a wave of his hand, Eunuch Liu stepped forward to announce the end of the morning court session.

Then, amidst the respectful farewells of the crowd and surrounded by a group of attendants, he strode away from the Golden Palace, his dragon robe swaying slightly.

As the emperor's figure receded into the distance, the ministers also left in twos and threes, and the noise inside the hall gradually faded away.

Qin Qianluo breathed a sigh of relief, only then realizing that her legs were sore and numb, as if filled with lead, and that even moving a single step was extremely difficult.

She moved gracefully and slowly sat on the princess's ceremonial regalia. The thick brocade cushions provided some insulation against the chill and were warm to the touch.

The procession set off steadily, with eight sedan chair bearers marching in unison through the snow, slowly making their way towards the Left Prime Minister's residence.

Along the way, the snow-covered scenery along the streets flashed by, and the icicles hanging upside down under the eaves were crystal clear under the sunlight, like sharp blades drawn from their sheaths, which was quite a sight.

After arriving home, she tossed the documents into her father's study, then rushed back to her own courtyard like a gust of wind, before taking Ling Xue and the other two into the space for training.

Despite his busy schedule, Prime Minister Qin took a moment to return to his residence. He hurriedly grabbed the documents Luo'er had given him, and without even having a sip of hot tea, he rushed off to attend to his many affairs.

With the New Year's Day festival just around the corner, the powerful Left Chancellor had a multitude of matters to attend to and handle, keeping him extremely busy.

After handing the documents to the four people who were anxiously waiting in the Imperial Study, Prime Minister Qin hurriedly left.

Ning Jun looked on with curiosity, his eyes fixed on the papers. He couldn't help but wonder: So, every time we do something, we have to get this first before we can take any further action?

No wonder the Emperor just told me to be patient and wait, saying that he would arrest the woman in the mansion after the Left Prime Minister arrived.

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