After hearing this, Qingzhai stepped forward, raised his hand and slapped her hard on the face.
"Are you awake? You've been by Second Master's side for so long, and you still don't know what Second Master is thinking? Do you want to taint the reputation that Second Master has carefully guarded for so many years, or do you want to destroy that person?"
"Since you said this today, it means that you are not suitable to serve the second master anymore."
Pulling out the deed of betrayal from the study, Qingzhai threw it in front of Su Mian: "Since you and I still have some sisterhood, please go."
"Sister Qingzhai, I was wrong. I was obsessed with it."
Su Mian wiped away her tears and cried more and more sadly.
She just felt sorry for the second master and couldn't bear to see the second master's true feelings being ignored. The second master has done so many things for that man, but she has no idea...
As soon as he thought of this, Su Mian felt like his heart was twisting in a knife, and it was not worth it to take care of his master.
But she also knew that Qingzhai was right. If she really disturbed the second master's thoughts, she would not only harm an innocent woman, but also damage the second master's reputation.
After all, the second master's only wish is to be a gentleman in that person's eyes.
"You go, you are no longer suitable to stay with the second master."
Su Mian held the bond of betrayal in her hand, remained silent for a long time, and finally nodded.
The Chengyang Marquis Mansion has been busy recently, and it was not discovered that Yu Lingzhai was missing a maid. However, Shen Qianyu sent people to pay attention to the Chengyang Marquis Mansion and found out that Su Mian was released from the mansion.
"This girl is considered loyal, but she is afraid of causing trouble if she stays in Shangjing. Find someone to send her to the south of the Yangtze River and buy her a house to live in."
Wan Xiao nodded and left the matter to his subordinates.
Shen Qianyu was sitting in Cuiwei Tower, with a hint of impatience in his eyes.
The palace was heavily guarded, and the Queen and Concubine Jiang and Concubine Yun might have suspected him, so he was unable to return to the palace for many days.
Although Wan Xiao can go in and out of the palace, if Shi Mingming frequently enters the palace at this critical moment, it will also arouse suspicion.
"Jirong is probably going to suffer a lot these days."
"Master, there is no need to worry. I have asked Dongchang's spies to pay attention to Donggong. If necessary, I will protect Jirong's life."
Shen Qianyu nodded. He never thought that the three parties would take action at the same time on the Lantern Festival.
According to his original plan, he was going to blame the shooting of the eldest prince on other people in the palace, but he could continue to plot the opportunity quietly.
Unexpectedly, everyone looked at the almanac that day and knew it was a good day to take action.
"There is a martial law in Beijing these days. You don't need to come here anymore, lest anyone see that we are in contact. When I find the opportunity to return to the palace, I will give you news."
Wan Xiaoying was about to leave when he suddenly received a message from his subordinate Fei Ge.
"Master, there is news from Mr. He."
Shen Qianyu took it, held it in his palm and was silent for a moment before opening it.
There were only a few words in the letter, but it took him a long time to read it.
Wan Xiao saw regret in his master's eyes, and then said: "Go back first, I have something to do."
Shen Qianyu was sitting in the room, looking at the incense placed in the side room and suddenly frowning. Then he stepped forward to fill up the incense and drank it all in one gulp, and left Cuiwei Building with a hint of drunkenness.
The Lantern Festival in Beijing caused heavy damage. White silk and white lanterns were hung in front of almost every house. Walking to the street, Shen Qianyu stopped under the burned-out Dengtian Tower.
"Mother-in-law eats sweets..."
Next to him, a child with a red rope bun was holding a packet of oiled paper. The red seal on it looked extremely dazzling on the plain white street.
Shen Qianyu looked at it for a long time, then turned and walked back.
There was no one in Liu Ji's shop. The shopkeeper was folding oil paper boredly. When he came in, he smiled and said, "What does your guest need?"
"Pick up some food that women like to eat."
The shopkeeper smiled and picked out many kinds of sugar candies. Seeing that Shen Qianyu didn't ask any questions and didn't seem to care whether the recipient of the gift would like it, he picked up three or five pieces of each.
After taking two full bags of crispy candies, Shen Qianyu put down two taels of silver and left.
Just as he was carrying the candy and preparing to leave the city, he heard someone calling him from behind.
"Brother Xiao, long time no see."
"Master Qian?"
Shen Qianyu looked at the person in front of him with some confusion.
This person is the left commander of the patrol camp, and he has had several contacts in Cuiwei Tower before. I just don’t know why this person called me to stop today.
Shen Qianyu stopped and bowed his hands.
"Carrying the candy...what is Brother Xiao going to do?"
"Sending something to a friend, what's the point of Mr. Qian?"
Qian Chao smiled and said, "I do have something I want to talk to Brother Xiao about, but it's not convenient to talk here. I wonder if I can go to my official residence to talk about it?"
Seeing Shen Qianyu's lack of interest, Qian Chao said again: "The matter that Brother Xiao asked me to handle last time has already been revealed. It's better to catch up with him someday. Let's have a drink together?"
"Master Qian, please."
Shen Qianyu felt disgusted, but could only leave with Qian Chao.
In his early years, when he had no foundation, he had to deal with this person a lot in order to make some money and win people's hearts. However, the friendship has faded in recent years.
He invited me today and it was hard for him to refuse.
Following Qian Chao to the Qian family courtyard, the two of them sat in the main hall, tasting wine and eating.
Shen Qianyu looked at the luxurious decorations like chopsticks, jade cups, and jade from the Western Zhou Dynasty, and couldn't help but lower his eyes with murderous intent.
However, for an official the size of a sesame seed to collect so much money, it can be seen that the common people are deprived of their food.
"I invited Brother Xiao here today because I actually have something I want to ask."
"If I remember correctly, Brother Xiao is from Nanqing, right?"
In his early years, he had a strong Nanqing accent, so wherever he went, he would always think of himself as a Nanqing native. Although it is no longer mentioned in the past few years, people who knew it before such as Qian Chao still have some impressions of it.
Shen Qianyu couldn't argue and could only accept it.
"Brother Xiao, do you know what happened during the Lantern Festival some time ago?"
"Now there is an order from above, let the soldiers and horses of the five cities and the Jin Yiwei capture Nan Qing for details..."
Seeing Shen Qianyu's brows slightly raised and looking at him with a half-smile, Qian Chao laughed: "Of course I know that Brother Xiao is a serious businessman. After all, you and I have known each other for many years, so we still have this kind of trust."
"It's just..." Qian Chao paused and said, "I don't mean what I said in Beijing. I know that Brother Xiao is innocent, but others don't."
Shen Qianyu put the sugar bag in his hand on the table and said with a smile: "Master Qian, just say what you want to say. I'm tired of hearing you go around."
"Hahaha, Brother Xiao is a bachelor. I really like your temperament."
Qian Chao smiled and then said: "To be honest, the superiors are pressing hard now. The arrest of Nan Qing Xizuo is imminent. Today, I will no longer be my official. Soldiers and horses from other five cities will also find Brother Xiao."
"It's just that now that our brotherhood is still there, I will let you go and won't use you to take care of the workman's shortcomings."
"But there is still a peak above my head, so I need to take care of it..."
Shen Qianyu sneered and interrupted him: "How much do you want?"
Qian Chao rubbed his hands: "Brother Xiao's life money is worth a Cuiwei Tower, right?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Qianyu snorted coldly: "I didn't expect that you don't have a big brain, but you have a big appetite, and you are not afraid of eating it to death, you idiot."
