She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

Lin Qingwei wasn't there to cause trouble; she just remembered that Lin Xiuyao had mentioned that Prince Duan also had feelings for Lin Shuhui, and she wanted to ask her about it in detail.

Lin Shuhui's eagerness to resolve this marriage must mean she had a target in mind. She is a very thorough person who leaves no room for doubt. Even if I know there are suspicious things about her marriage to Liu Zizhen, I can't prove that she was the one who did it.

How could someone who is a diligent student and oblivious to the world around them suddenly think of going to a brothel?

Fengxian was the top courtesan at the brothel, not someone anyone could just see whenever they wanted. She didn't believe Lin Shuhui hadn't played a part in her getting ahead of her...

"That's roughly how it is. Anyway, when I went there, the two of them were chatting happily." Lin Xiuyao said sarcastically.

Lin Qingwei nodded: "If you really don't want anything to happen between you and Prince Duan anymore, it's best to stay away from him."

"Yeah, I will."

Lin Xiuyao didn't know why she was so obedient. Recalling her own docility gave her goosebumps. She attributed it all to her fear that Lin Qingwei would go crazy and beat her.

After returning to her courtyard, Lin Qingwei began rummaging through drawers and cabinets, taking out all the valuables. Chunqi, seeing this, was puzzled and couldn't help but ask, "Does Miss really need money?"

"He sent Fengxian's indenture, didn't he? I don't want to owe him a favor..."

Apart from Pei Zhaoan, no one else could find out everything so quickly.

Chunqi thought for a moment about who the "he" Lin Qingwei was referring to was, then shook his head vigorously and said very awkwardly, "This time it really isn't. The Grand Secretary knows you don't like being monitored, and I haven't reported Miss's affairs to the Grand Secretary for a long time."

"Who is that?"

“Your Highness, I ran into one of your men as soon as I stepped out. He gave me the indenture of Miss Fengxian and told me Liu Zizhen’s real purpose for going to gamble.”

It was actually Qi Yanzhi! Lin Qingwei was even more at a loss for what to do.

"So, Miss, are you still planning to return the money to him?" Chunqi's question was excellent.

Lin Qingwei shook her head and said, "Some things can be solved with money, but others cannot."

When Lin Qingwei thought of Qi Yanzhi, a gentle smile would appear on her usually cold face. He was a fool who only knew how to give.

"Then, Miss, should we prepare some money for the Grand Secretary before tomorrow's matters?" After all, Pei Zhao'an's help is really needed for tomorrow's matters.

"Need not."

She told Pei Zhao'an the same secret Xu Hanzhang had told her about the relationship between Prince Duan and Zhao Huarong, in exchange for Pei Zhao'an helping her once.

Meeting Xu Hanzhang tomorrow is the main event.

That night, almost no one slept soundly. As soon as dawn broke, Xu Hanzhang excitedly began choosing the clothes he would wear when he went out.

He remembered that Awan liked him most when he wore white, saying that he looked the cleanest and gentlest in white, like the bright moon in the sky!

Okay! Then wear white! And bring the handkerchief Ah Wan left for him!

He waited anxiously for the appointed time to arrive, watching the sun slowly climb into the sky and stop at its highest point before eagerly heading out.

Lin Qingwei, on the other hand, was in a leisurely mood. She casually dressed in her everyday clothes and strolled around, looking at this and that, buying quite a few things before finally arriving at the teahouse.

As soon as Lin Qingwei opened the door to the private room, she was rushed up and hugged by Xu Hanzhang.

"I knew you still loved me! I love you too! You don't understand how agonizing it is for me every day I can't see you, and you have no idea how tormented I am to see you right under my nose every day, yet have to pretend I don't know you!"

Lin Qingwei felt like throwing up, so she took the opportunity to slip out of Xu Hanzhang's arms. She felt that if she didn't take a proper shower when she got back, she would feel nauseous for a long time.

With a fake smile, Lin Qingwei looked at Xu Hanzhang with deep affection: "Of course I love you, and I want to be with you every day, but what can I do? Our identities..."

At this point, Lin Qingwei covered her face and cried. Xu Hanzhang immediately stepped forward to comfort her, saying, "Didn't I tell you that she and Prince Duan planned to slander the Crown Prince and the princes at the Mid-Autumn Festival reunion banquet for secretly recruiting soldiers?"

Have you told Lord Lin about this? Have him report it to His Majesty! This matter involves state affairs; His Majesty cannot help but be furious. Zhao Huarong will then be punished!

"So what? Everyone knows you're her future husband! Even if she's punished by His Majesty, she'll always be a princess. How can I compare? Are you lying to me?"

Xu Hanzhang held Lin Qingwei in his arms and swore, "I would never lie to you. She helped outsiders frame her own brother. Even if His Majesty feels sorry for her and punishes her at will, the Empress will not."

This matter concerns the honor of the Empress's maternal family. Sons have always been more important than daughters. I was never good enough for them to begin with. Now that this has happened, Her Majesty the Empress will only try to find a way to marry Princess Huarong to someone better.

"At that time, I only need to make one mistake, and they can seize on that to demote me. I won't actually marry the princess."

The words sound nice, but Lin Qingwei knew Xu Hanzhang's character all too well.

Whether this matter succeeds or fails, it will be a good thing for him. If it succeeds, he will no longer have to suffer from Zhao Huarong's temper. Although he was demoted, Emperor Xuande knew that he was implicated and that he would soon be promoted back to his original position.

Even if it doesn't work, it will make him realize whether it's worth it to switch sides.

Lin Qingwei secretly despised Xu Hanzhang's scheme, but her face was filled with emotion. She buried her face in his chest and cried with deep emotion: "I knew it, the person you love the most must be me."

The window was slightly ajar, and everything inside came into Lin Shuhui's view. She was so excited that she almost screamed, wishing Zhao Huarong were there right now!

If Zhao Huarong catches her, it would be strange if Lin Qingwei didn't suffer a bloody end today!

She whispered to Yingyue, "Go quickly and see where the princess is! Bring her here as soon as you see her!"

"Isn't it too dangerous for Miss to be here alone?" Yingyue asked with some concern.

Lin Shuhui gave her a push and said anxiously, "There's no danger, you go quickly!"

However, no sooner had Yingyue left than Lin Shuhui was slapped unconscious by Xia An, who appeared out of nowhere. Xia An then carried Lin Shuhui and made a gesture to Chunqi, who was standing outside the door.

Chunqi coughed knowingly, and Lin Qingwei knew from her voice that Pei Zhaoan was ready.

With red eyes, she lifted her head from Xu Hanzhang's embrace, looking at him shyly. Xu Hanzhang was captivated by her gaze and made a move to kiss her, but Lin Qingwei deliberately pushed him away shyly.

Turning around, she picked up a cup of tea from the table and handed it to Xu Hanzhang: "This is your favorite Biluochun tea. I specially asked someone to prepare it. Have some tea first. We have plenty of time."