Confiscating property? A stunningly beautiful substitute bride empties the national treasury and is

"My lord, do you remember when the palace and several prominent families in the capital were robbed?"

"This technique is exactly the same as those others! Anyone who doesn't know the truth would really think it's the work of the same person."

Bei Mu hesitated for a moment, but still said it. It was just too similar, making it impossible not to connect the two.

Lu Jingchuan lowered his eyes, his deep gaze filled with inquiry, wondering what kind of person could possess such immense power.

For some reason, he immediately thought of Song Qingqian. She had indeed gone out tonight, but the post station was at the far east end, while the government office was in the center. It would take half an hour to ride there and back, and besides, Song Qingqian didn't have a horse, so it was impossible for her to go out.

But he still asked, "When you saw the young mistress, was she riding a horse?"

Bei Mu shook his head: "Young Madam did not ride a horse, but I saw that Young Madam's lightness skill was very good, far superior to mine."

"Has anyone suspicious been found at Cao Dewang's residence?"

Bei Mu shook his head again: "The bandits left no flaws, and no one even saw the explosion clearly."

Lu Jingchuan remained silent for a moment, then instructed, "While Lin Zhang is still injured, we should eliminate him completely. This man is too cunning; keeping him around will only bring trouble!"

"Yes, I obey!"

Bei Mu thought to himself, it's no wonder they're not as skilled as others. Lin Zhang knows the art of disguise and changes his face every time, so they lose track of him.

Before leaving, Bei Mu glanced back at Lu Jingchuan several times. Wasn't Master going to sleep with the young mistress tonight? Did they just have a fight?

Thinking about how terrible Lu Jingchuan's expression was just now, Bei Mu felt that this must be the case.

The next day, Song Qingqian had just finished tidying up and stepped out of her room when she saw Wang Shi and several other women gossiping. Upon seeing her, Wang Shi quickly waved.

"Young Lady Lu, come quickly!"

"what happened?"

Song Qingqian walked over with a puzzled look in her eyes, and Shen Shi embarrassedly made way for her.

Wang leaned closer to her and whispered, "Sun Wuyin was just brought back by Xiao Zhuozi. Half of his face was wrapped up tightly, and he looked really creepy. I wonder what happened."

Song Qingqian raised an eyebrow and smiled in surprise: "Really? That is indeed a rare thing."

Wang continued, "Li Cong returned very late last night. I heard he ran away from three families of exiles, and even the government was alerted during the night."

"One family was arrested and executed on the spot by the government officials. There are still two families we haven't heard from yet. Just now, Sun Wuyin got very angry and whipped Li Cong a hundred times."

Li Cong was almost beaten to death; he can barely get up now. Do you think our exiled group will be leaderless? Everyone's either injured or crippled.”

Song Qingqian was silent for a moment and then shook her head: "It's impossible for a dragon to be without a leader. Even if Sun Wuyin is dead, there are other people. Who knows, the government might take over and promote another one directly."

"Hey!"

Wang sighed, "I don't know if we'll be allowed to go out shopping today. I still don't know where my donkey is going."

"Maybe, let's wait and see. If we still haven't heard anything by noon, we'll go talk to him."

"to make!"

Wang said regretfully, "There isn't a single honest official among them, otherwise we would be in a better situation."

A look of sorrow appeared on Song Qingqian's face as she said coldly, "Most of the officials who were exiled were people with connections who had paid money; there were hardly any good people among them. It's fortunate that they didn't do anything evil."

"Who says it isn't?"

As soon as Wang finished speaking, she saw Song Qianchou walking over. She gave a disdainful snort and left with several women.

Song Qingqian was about to leave when Song Qianchou called her back.

Song Qianchou pleaded repentantly, "Qingqian, I know you hate me and don't want to see me, but we are still father and daughter, blood is thicker than water."

"Stop talking nonsense, what do you want now?"

Song Qingqian asked in a cold voice, "It's only been a few days since things calmed down, what kind of trouble are you coming up with to deal with me again?"

"Qingqian, don't misunderstand. Father has truly realized his mistake and has come to apologize."

An old man was speaking when tears streamed down his face; he couldn't bear to wipe away the tears he had managed to squeeze out...

Song Qingqian laughed coldly, as if she had heard the biggest joke in the world.

"Old man, have you taken the wrong medicine? Let me tell you, any trick will work on me, now get out!"

"Qingqian... Father was truly wrong!"

Seeing Song Qingqian about to leave, Song Qianchou hurriedly knelt down with a thud and explained with heartbreaking sorrow:

"I'll do anything as long as you forgive me!"

Song Qingqian smiled coolly, then her interest was piqued. She took out a packet of medicinal powder from her sleeve and began to speak:

"Alright then, here's a packet of arsenic. Put it in the bowls of the rest of the Song family. Once they're all dead, I'll consider it a sign that you've truly repented."

"What? No...no..."

Song Qianchou's face turned deathly pale with fright. He knew how ruthless this girl was, and he didn't want to come either, but Wei Lan told him to try again. As long as Song Qingqian would agree, they would have a backer in the future, and at least they wouldn't have to worry about food and drink.

"You don't dare? Then you can drink it yourself. As long as you die, we'll wipe the slate clean."

Song Qingqian waved the medicine in front of him and said sarcastically, "You say you dare not do anything, yet you talk big and shameless. Aren't you ashamed!"

"Qingqian, I'm your father..."

Song Qianchou plans to continue playing the emotional card.

Song Qingqian smiled and waved, and Lu Jingchuan walked over expressionlessly, limping, and asked:

"What's the matter?"

Song Qingqian smiled and said, "This old man claims to be your father-in-law, wanting to build a relationship but not wanting to put in any effort. You think about how to resolve this. I'm tired and really don't feel like acting here anymore. I'll leave it to you!"

Under Song Qianqiu's incredulous gaze, Song Qingqian strode away.

"Qingqian!"

Song Qianchou shouted and tried to chase after him, but Lu Jingchuan blocked his way.

He was so frightened that his body went limp: "Lu... Jingchuan!"

Lu Jingchuan coldly reminded him, "Why aren't you getting out of here? Are you looking for death? If I see you again, I'll cripple your legs."

"Okay...I'll leave...I'll leave right now!"

Song Qianchou didn't dare to struggle anymore and turned away dejectedly. But the thought of having to explain to his daughter when he got back gave him a real headache.

As he turned the corner, he saw Huo Chong giving money to Old Madam Huo, and he quickly hid.

It wasn't until Huo Chong returned to his room that he secretly came out, seized the opportunity, and quickly snatched the purse containing silver from Old Madam Huo's body.

"Help...help me! Someone's robbing me!"

Old Madam Huo clutched her purse and cried out. Soon, the two Huo brothers rushed out. Upon seeing this, Song Qianchou grabbed the purse and pushed Old Madam Huo backward.

"mother!"

Amid Huo Chong's exclamation, Song Qianchou and Old Madam Huo tumbled down the stairs.

The eldest son of the Huo family rushed down and picked up the unconscious Old Madam Huo.

"doctor…"

Seeing his mother being carried away, Huo Chong grabbed Song Qianchou and punched him twice viciously. Song Qianchou saw stars and was instantly knocked unconscious.

Upon seeing this, Huo Chong abandoned him and quickly chased after him upstairs. Hu Guo had just come out of Sun Wuyin's room when Huo Chong grabbed him and took him to his room to treat Old Madam Huo.