The merchant's rebirth led to the complete downfall of the Marquis's mansion.

In an instant, everyone looked into the sedan chair. A servant swiftly pushed the person inside and pulled the curtain closed.

Then he hurriedly called out, "Let's go, let's go, don't keep the master waiting."

It goes without saying who the owner is.

The sedan bearers immediately came to their senses and hurriedly tried to leave.

"and many more!"

Before Qin Yao could speak, Liu Qingping spoke first.

The group tried to run away, but Liu Qingping quickly stopped them. "Stay here, all of you! If you dare to move again, I'll have you arrested immediately!"

The group indeed stopped; the princess's status certainly helped to maintain order.

"Sister Qin?" Liu Qingping looked at Qin Yao.

Liu Qingping recognized the person in the sedan chair at a glance, and also knew about the grudge between Qin Yao and her.

But no matter what, if a person falls into the hands of Prince Lan... it's as if they're gone.

Although, she...

However, we still need to see what Qin Yao thinks.

Qin Yao didn't want to get involved; she was already being very kind by not kicking someone when they were down.

Qin Yao's silence caused Liu Qingping to slowly lower her hand that was holding her back.

Although she felt that Jiang Xiaoxiao did not deserve to die, she respected Qin Yao's decision.

"Sister Qin, I was wrong. Please forgive my mistake. Please save me. I'm paralyzed now and have been punished. If you don't save me, I'm doomed."

Jiang Xiaoxiao clung to the sedan chair, desperately trying to look outside. Her voice was shrill, making Liu Qingping tremble and instinctively look towards Qin Yao.

Qin Yao turned her gaze over for the first time. Qin Yao had only thought that Jiang Xiaoxiao was in dire straits, but she did not expect that she had reached a dead end.

Paralyzed, what a fitting word. How can she possibly marry into a wealthy family and then be looked down upon?

Everyone else, seeing her like this, assumed that she had softened her heart.

The sedan chair bearers looked terrified; the person blocking their way was a princess, someone they couldn't afford to offend.

If they really want to take someone away, can they stop them?

More importantly, if they lose the person and can't deliver them on time, will they even survive?

Either way, death is inevitable; how can one not tremble with fear?!

"I thought things would quiet down after the banquet, but I didn't expect there would still be some excitement to watch?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Qin Yao looked away.

"Your Highness!" In an instant, the servants all knelt on the ground.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" Qin Yao also bowed in greeting.

"Little cousin, why don't you greet your brother?" Prince Lan looked at Liu Qingping with a leisurely air.

Liu Qingping was definitely not willing. What kind of brother was this? He was a disgrace!

"cousin!"

Liu Qingping called out reluctantly.

"Yes, you're welcome to visit often, cousin." Prince Lan then turned to Qin Yao, "Miss Qin as well!"

Qin Yao felt a chill run down her spine, but still thanked him respectfully.

Just as Qin Yao stood up, she heard Prince Lan continue, "However, Miss Qin, it's best not to snatch this person. After all, I've made things convenient for you, so you can't leave me with nothing, can you?"

Liu Qingping's eyes widened. "Cousin, what do you mean by this? What's convenient?"

Liu Qingping thought to herself that he was just trying to get rid of them so they wouldn't meddle in other people's business.

He'd say anything for the sake of a woman!

They had no connection with him, so what was the point of discussing inconvenience?

"Cousin, have you had too much to drink? You're just talking nonsense..."

Prince Lan didn't care what Liu Qingping said, or rather, he didn't care about her at all. He just stared at Qin Yao with a smile on his lips.

His gaze seemed to ask her, "Is that so?"

Qin Yao remained silent, but when she got up, she kept her head down and didn't look at him.

Even without looking up, she could still feel the other person's intense gaze.

"Heh, it seems Miss Qin intends to make things difficult for this prince. Well then, I will detain Miss Qin's twenty riders in the north!"

Qin Yao instantly felt the sensation of an explosion and abruptly raised her head.

Seeing the unchanging smile on Prince Lan's face, he understood his threat.

She had no intention of saving anyone, and whatever the Prince of Lan's intentions were, they wouldn't contradict her own thoughts.

"Excuse me!" This time, Qin Yao didn't bow or say goodbye obsequiously. She pulled Liu Qingping away.

"No! Sister Qin!..."

Liu Qingping wanted to say something, but Qin Yao pinched her hard, which made her give up.

"Sister Qin, don't go!!!...Ah!..."

Jiang Xiaoxiao screamed pitifully behind them, as if she had been knocked to the ground, but what did that have to do with them?

Qin Yao left without looking back.

As soon as she got into the carriage, Liu Qingping asked anxiously.

"What did he just mean? Twenty riders?"

If Qin Yao hadn't been pinching her hand and winking at her just now, she would have known that this was no ordinary person—twenty riders!

She suddenly thought of the princess's mother's bodyguard, who was also twenty.

not……

Seeing that Qin Yao remained silent, Liu Qingping grew anxious. Her mother, the princess, was keeping some things from her, and she didn't know much about them either.

But she knew the general situation.

For example, Qin Yao was doing chores for the princess's mother.

"I'm not quite sure either. The twenty riders went to the North in secret. Logically speaking, Prince Lan should not know about it!" Qin Yao lowered her head and pondered.

Although she had never been to the North, news kept coming back to her.

Although Prince Lan holds military power, he is not omnipotent. The twenty riders are skilled at concealment and taking a detour will not expose them.

Qin Yao was completely baffled, while Liu Qingping was getting anxious and urged the coachman to hurry up and drive the carriage.

"Let's go, let's go back to the manor, hurry up!"

The carriage started moving, and its speed increased.

Qin Yao went with them to the Princess's residence.

This matter should indeed be informed to the eldest princess.

Soon, the carriage stopped in front of the Princess's residence. Liu Qingping lifted the curtain and jumped down, then turned around to help Qin Yao. The coachman, who was holding a stool, froze and stepped aside.

"Be more reserved, or you'll get scolded again!" Qin Yao was pulled off the carriage and led towards the mansion, and she couldn't help but advise her.

The eldest princess always wanted her to act like a noble lady, and the maids and servants around her were all trained in the palace.

But it had very little effect on her.

They usually pretend to be nonchalant, but now that they're letting their guard down, their true colors are completely revealed.

The news of what happened along the way would soon reach the princess's ears.

"Hey! Isn't the most important thing right now to tell Princess Mother about our discovery? Let's leave these formalities for another time!"

Liu Qingping lifted her skirt, held Qin Yao's hand with one hand, and kept explaining.

I'm incredibly busy.

Qin Yao followed closely behind her, and could only shake her head upon hearing this.

She always has the most reasons.

Liu Qingping hurriedly led the person over, but before she could explain what was going on, she was kicked out of the door, which made her so angry that she stood at the door wanting to kick it.

But then he thought about how he would be criticized for doing so, so he reluctantly withdrew his foot.

"Princess, please return!" The old woman beside the eldest princess stood at the door and said expressionlessly.

Liu Qingping looked very unwell.

She just didn't understand. Even her brother could participate, and Qin Yao could go. She wasn't a child anymore, so why couldn't she know?!

Unfortunately, no one could give her an answer, and after standing there for a while, she had no choice but to leave.

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