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"These are the pieces of evidence of Prince Ning's crimes that I have collected over this period of time."

Song Jinglan handed a large stack of documents to Li Daocong, saying, "These are also lists of officials who are involved with Prince Ning. If we want to bring them all down in one fell swoop, then the more evidence we have, the better."

Song Jinglan paused for a moment, then continued, "The reason I summoned Prime Minister Li today is to ask him to add fuel to the fire in my hearth. Prime Minister Li is in the court, while I have been away from the capital for two years. Naturally, I am not as familiar with the movements of the court officials as Prime Minister Li is. If Prime Minister Li still has any evidence of crimes, please lend me a hand."

Li Daocong looked through the list of officials in his hand and was shocked. He really did not expect that Song Jinglan would have obtained so much evidence of crimes in just a few days after returning to the capital!

"Since Your Highness has decided to take action, this old minister will certainly do everything in his power to assist you!"

Li Daocong said solemnly, "Although Your Highness has been silent for the past two years, this old minister has never believed the rumors outside and has been preparing all this for Your Highness. Now, we finally have a chance to put it to use!"

Hearing Li Daocong's words, Song Jinglan nodded slightly, "Thank you."

Sitting in the main room, Li Shiying looked around the furnishings of the Prince Jing's mansion with great longing, and couldn't help but imagine the scene after she married into the mansion. She felt extremely happy.

When Manager Li saw that Li Shiying had also come here, he secretly thought that something was wrong.

The fact that Li Shiying is infatuated with Prince Jing is known to everyone in the capital. In the past, Steward Li would have tried his best to match the two of them, after all, Li Shiying is a well-known talented woman, and they are considered a good match. But now the situation is different!

Steward Li couldn't help but feel anxious. His Highness already had a sweetheart and a child. Although he had never met the girl, since she was someone His Highness had taken a liking to, she must be someone special. But if Li Shiying continued to pester His Highness under these circumstances, things would get very bad!

The thought of this Manager Li made him extremely worried, so he quickly took the opportunity of serving tea to try and find out what Li Shiying was thinking.

"Manager Li?"

Li Shiying had sharp eyes and recognized him immediately. Upon seeing this, Steward Li smiled and said, "It's kind of Miss Li to remember this old servant!"

“Steward Li is a long-time servant of His Highness, so of course I remember him.”

Li Shiying chuckled and took the teacup from his hand. Thinking that sitting there was boring, she decided to ask Steward Li about His Highness Prince Jing.

"Steward Li, I wonder if His Highness Prince Jing brought anyone back with him on this trip to the capital?"

Li Shiying probed indirectly, "For example... a woman or something?"

Upon hearing this, Steward Li inwardly cried out in alarm. Li Shiying cared so much about this matter; it seemed she truly still had feelings for His Highness!

"Well... that shouldn't be the case."

Steward Li replied, thinking to himself that this wasn't exactly a lie. Although His Highness had a child with someone else outside, it was true that he hadn't brought anyone back with him when he returned to the capital!

Upon hearing this, Li Shiying's face lit up with joy. She had been worried that Prince Jing might have had dealings with other women in the past two years, but since he returned to the capital without anyone with him, he probably hadn't!

Seeing Li Shiying's barely concealed glee, Steward Li sighed inwardly. It seemed His Highness was about to face quite a bit of trouble...

About half an hour later, Li Daocong and Song Jinglan came out of the study. As soon as they came out, Song Jinglan noticed that Li Shiying's gaze towards him had become even more ambiguous.

"Your Highness, after I return to my residence and tidy up a bit, I will send someone to deliver the items to you shortly."

Li Dao bowed and took his leave, saying, "Then this old minister will take his leave first."

Song Jinglan nodded slightly in acknowledgment, while Li Shiying gave him a shy smile, then bowed and followed Li Daocong away.

Song Jinglan found Li Shiying's smile inexplicable. He turned to look at Steward Li, who seemed hesitant to speak, and said, "Steward Li, just say what you have to say."

"Your Highness, in my humble opinion, this young lady of the Prime Minister Li probably still has feelings for you."

Steward Li was somewhat worried. "As soon as she arrived, she asked Your Highness if you had brought any women back with you this time. I'm afraid she still has her previous engagement with you in mind."

Upon hearing this, Song Jinglan frowned, finally understanding what Li Shiying's look meant earlier.

"That marriage agreement was nothing more than a joke by the Empress."

Song Jinglan said, "His Majesty made it clear many years ago that the marriage contract was invalid."

But Miss Li clearly doesn't think that way...

Although Steward Li thought this way, he didn't say it out loud. If he had to say it, he would definitely support his prince's choice. Now that his prince had already chosen a woman, it was none of Li Shiying's business.

However, when this matter was brought up, Song Jinglan, who had been busy these past few days, was surprised to realize that Jixiang had not sent any messages, and his expression immediately darkened.

Jiang Yuyue is really good at keeping her composure.

"I'm going out for a while. When Prime Minister Li's things arrive, Steward Li, you can accept them for now."

Manager Li responded immediately, and in the next instant, Song Jinglan had already leaped onto the roof.

With his current tasks completed, Song Jinglan finally had some free time, so naturally he had to check on Jiang Yuyue's situation.

On the carriage ride home, Li Shiying couldn't help but chuckle to herself as she thought about how Song Jinglan had maintained his "clean and virtuous" conduct over the years.

"What's wrong? You didn't even exchange a few words with Prince Jing today. How come just seeing him once makes you so happy?"

Li Daocong looked at his daughter with a helpless expression and could only make such a joke, while Li Shiying was absolutely certain.

"Father, could you please discuss my marriage with Prince Jing as soon as possible? I asked Steward Li today, and Prince Jing didn't bring any women back this time. I think he still has feelings for me..."

Li Shiying became more and more shy as she spoke, "I'm afraid it's because His Highness Prince Jing is always quiet and reserved, so it's inconvenient for him to bring up this matter. I'd like to trouble Father to give him some pointers?"

Li Daocong somewhat disagreed with her words. Although it was true that Song Jinglan was a man of few words, if he were truly in love with his daughter, he would not have remained silent about it for so many years.

But considering that Song Jinglan didn't have any other women around him, Li Daocong thought it wouldn't hurt to bring up the matter with Song Jinglan when he had the chance.

"His Majesty has been unwell lately and is not in a very convenient position."

Li Daocong agreed to his daughter's request, "Once His Majesty's health has improved, I will ask Prince Jing for his opinion."

Hearing this, Li Shiying was overjoyed. She couldn't wait for the day when she and Song Jinglan would finally become a couple.