In the previous life, she was fed to dogs by her elder sister, and she was reborn to seek revenge

As the New Year is approaching, Lin Qingyuan took Chen Yanyu to travel out of town early, and no letter has come back since they were away.

Although Lin Qing was anxious, he could only ask Yingyue to go out and find someone to inquire for information.

Lin Qingye has been busy dealing with Nan Mingyu's dowry during this period. He is trying to find a way to secretly exchange them for silver notes. Occasionally, he also goes to Nan Mingyu's courtyard to accompany her for meals.

Lin Qing had already decided at this moment that after the New Year, he would find an opportunity to take Nanmingyu to the Western Regions, but there was still a problem: where was Gulan's body.

Lin Qing also promised Nan Mingyu that if he wanted to go to the Western Regions, he would bring Gulan's body with him.

However, according to Nan Mingyu's recollection, Gulan was not buried normally. Instead, the old Duke Zhenguo held a cremation for her in her hometown, and only a handful of ashes were left after she was burned.

And no one knew where the old Duke Zhenguo scattered the ashes. The Duke Zhenguo's Mansion did not have a tablet for Gulan, and every year on Gulan's death anniversary, Nan Mingyu would just secretly burn a few pieces of paper money for her in the backyard.

Now all they have to do is find out where Gulan’s ashes were scattered, and then Lin Qing can take Gulan back to the Western Regions.

After Lin Qing made plans to go to the Western Regions after the New Year, he sent Yingxue to the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion to inquire about the whereabouts of Gulan's ashes.

While Lin Qing was preparing to leave, Lin Qingyao and Shen were not idle either. After secretly selling some clothes and jewelry, Shen and Lin Qingyao spent money to bribe the second prince's coachman.

The driver had of course met Lin Qingyao before, and was aware of his master's thoughts, otherwise he would never have dared to accept the silver sent by Lin Qingyao and Shen.

Soon Lin Qingyao learned the news from the coachman that the second prince had been visiting the Li Mansion frequently recently, and during this period he had hosted banquets for the third prince Ye Tinghua and the young lady of the Li Mansion, Li Wanqing, almost every day.

Since the palace banquet that day, the Fourth Prince, the Second Prince, Ye Tinghua and Li Wanqing have been together almost every day. The Second Prince often takes a carriage to the Li Mansion to pick up Li Wanqing.

The four of them would either go to the suburbs to play polo together, or go to a restaurant to drink and have fun, and they lived a very happy life.

Lin Qingyao was so angry when she heard the news that her teeth were about to break. In Shen's room, Lin Qingyao was so angry that she smashed two teacups.

"It's that damn Li Wanqing again! Why does she have to go against me at every turn! Not only did she steal my Third Prince, but now she wants to take over the Second Prince too!

Isn't she just relying on her family's money? Didn't the Li family claim not to intermarry with royal officials? Bullshit! It's all bullshit! "

Shen was really shocked when she saw Lin Qingyao, who was so angry that her hands were shaking. Shen had never seen Lin Qingyao so angry before.

She hurried over and pulled Lin Qingyao to sit beside her, then gently stroked her back to help her breathe.

"Yao'er, don't get angry. It's not worth it to get yourself hurt. The Li Wanqing you just mentioned, is she the youngest daughter of Li Jinsong, a wealthy businessman in the city?"

Although Lin Qingyao was not so angry at the moment, she felt more and more aggrieved the more she thought about it. She nodded with a choked voice.

"Mother, it is Li Jinsong's daughter, Li Wanqing. It was Li Wanqing who made trouble when Yao'er went to see the Third Prince. This is why the Third Prince misunderstood and disliked Yao'er.

But now, somehow, the Second Prince has also been fooled by Li Wanqing. Yaoer really doesn't know what's so good about Li Wanqing. Everyone is following her around!"

When Shen heard this, she immediately had an idea in her mind. She smiled, took out a handkerchief from her bosom, and gently wiped the tears from the corners of Lin Qingyao's eyes.

"Yao'er is really confused! Since Li Wanqing is capable of making friends with many princes, and the Li family will not intermarry with the royal family.

Then as long as Yao'er finds a way to befriend Li Wanqing, then aren't all the princes around her available for you to choose from?"

After listening to Shen's analysis, Lin Qingyao suddenly became enlightened. She immediately burst into laughter and said, "Mother, this is really a good idea. These words really enlightened me!"

Shen was also suddenly happy and said, "Yes! Yao'er, there is no need to be hostile to Li Wanqing. You should really spend more time with her. For one thing, these princes like to be around her.

If you are on good terms with Li Wanqing, you can show up in front of these princes more often. Secondly, the financial resources of the Li family can compete with the national treasury.

If you can become close friends with Li Wanqing in the future, the things that fall from her fingers will be enough for us to use, Yao'er! You must seize the opportunity! This is a business that is sure to make money!"

After listening to Shen's lecture again, Lin Qingyao became even more excited, as if she had already obtained everything Shen had imagined.

But just after she was happy for a short while, Lin Qingyao realized that she had conflicts with Li Wanqing several times before. Li Wanqing probably hated her so much that he didn't even have time to be on good terms with her. How could he be willing to be on good terms with her?

Thinking of this, Lin Qingyao became anxious again. She frowned and told Shen about the two conflicts she had with Li Wanqing.

After hearing this, Shen immediately shook her head and scolded Lin Qingyao for being confused. "Yao'er, look at what you did. Since you know the rules of the Li family, you should know that Li Wanqing will not be your competitor. You have such a good resource but you are rushing to make enemies with her. You are really blinded by greed!"

After Lin Qingyao was lectured by Shen, she began to feel extremely remorseful. She felt more and more that she should not have provoked Li Wanqing in the first place.

Lin Qingyao pursed her lips and said helplessly, "Mother, Yao'er didn't worry about that at the time. Now that it has happened, please don't blame Yao'er. Please help Yao'er think of a solution quickly! Is there any possibility of remedying this matter?"

Shen sighed, then took a sip of tea and began to think carefully.

After a long silence, Shen placed the teacup heavily on the table and said, "I have just thought about it. Rather than lowering my status to please the prince, if it doesn't work, I am afraid that I will be left with a bad reputation.

It would be better to find a way to get close to Li Wanqing and build a good relationship with her, so that you can show your face in front of the princes more often."

After hearing this, Lin Qingyao pondered for a while, then nodded in agreement and said, "Mother's analysis is very correct. Yao'er really can't bring herself to please the Second Prince. Yao'er would rather find a way to make friends with Li Wanqing."

After hearing Li Wanqing's decision, Shen nodded with relief and said, "Yao'er, it's best that you understand this. Then let's send someone to find out what Li Wanqing likes.

What women love is nothing more than clothes, jewelry, and accessories. When it comes to dressing up, Yao'er, your taste is unique in Kyoto. If you ask me, it's much easier to approach women than to please men."