Phoenix Duchess

As for Dong Ling Wan who had returned to the mansion, she just sat in the inner room, deep in thought. When the servants brought them their meals, she also didn't know what to eat, so she had them withdraw long ago. Seeing this, Dong Ling Wan returned to the mansion, she just sat in the inner room, deep in thought.

Actually, the Eastern Mansion did not have much contact with the Li family. However, not long ago, because of the Li family's young miss having a poor reputation at the palace banquet, Lady Li came to visit today.

His name was Li Jianzhang, and he was a fourth grade assistant minister in the Ministry of Revenue. He had just passed the threshold of being able to attend the palace banquet with his family. Li Jianzhang was only forty years old, and for someone who didn't have a strong background, it was acceptable for him to have such a position at his age.

However, this Miss Li was straightforward and caused trouble for her father. Dong Ling Wan considered herself a petty woman, so of course she couldn't take being scolded like that. She naturally took out her anger on Li Jianzhang.

Even though his boss was a merchant, he was not joking. He would place some money in the hands of the Minister of the Civil Service, and after exchanging it with the officials who usually had a relationship with Li Jianzhang, someone would try to take care of him. If Miss Li relied on her status as an official's daughter to look down on her, then she would know who was untouchable!

Perhaps it was because of her weak body, or perhaps it was due to her natural disposition, but she had never resorted to violence to solve the problem.

Many years later, when she thought back to the past, she felt that it might have been because of this that she was destined to live her entire life in competition and scheming.

Previously, Dong Ling Wan was still in a good mood when doing these things, but today, after being stirred up by Xiao Qian, Dong Ling Wan didn't have the mood to see anyone. She waved her hand irritably, "Go and enjoy the snow."

Glowing Snow looked at Eastern Ling Wan and sighed almost inaudibly, as if she was worried about something.

After bidding farewell, Blessing arrived at the main hall. At this moment, Madame Li was seated below, quietly sizing up the furnishings of the manor. It was rumored that the three great salt merchants were rich and imposing, and it seemed that they were not lacking at all!

Two maidservants followed behind Lady Li. On the table, there were several boxes of gifts. They were obviously brought by Lady Li.

"Madam Li, you've been waiting for a long time," she said with a smile as she came out of the inner hall.

Madame Li looked in and saw that Dong Ling Wan had come out. She was a bit annoyed, but she didn't show it on her face. She didn't forget what she had come here for.

Appreciate Snow's gentle and polite manner, unlike a normal girl's pettiness. When Madame Li saw that the maid had a certain attitude and also heard her name, she knew that she was the daughter of Eastern Ling Wan. She knew that it was not appropriate to offend her and replied courteously, "Miss Xue, may I know if it is convenient to meet Second Miss?"

"Of course you can. It's a pity that I caught a cold when I went to send off the Pu Clan's young master. The young miss said that she's sick and can't afford to see anyone. Please forgive her."

"This …" Lady Li knew that Eastern Ling Wan didn't want to see her, so she couldn't help but feel anxious. At this moment, she heard another voice from the other side speak up. "Our young mistress also said …"

Madam Li understood what was going on, so she signaled the two girls behind her with her eyes and sent them away. "Our Miss also said that it is not enough for Sir Li to be so resourceful in the government. Sometimes, he would turn from cloud to mud just because of some trivial matters, such as Miss Li's mouth."

"There are many noble people in the capital, and Miss Li probably doesn't understand why this is happening. As our Miss has said, there are some things that should be seen through by Miss Li, otherwise, it would not be good if Sir Li's luck were to slip up." Does Lady Li understand this? "

"Understood." Even a little girl in the mansion had such an attitude. The water in these tall courtyards was really not shallow! Madame Li's smile was somewhat pale. "Please tell Second Miss that we, husband and wife, will definitely remember Second Miss's teachings."

"Madame Li is a smart person." "Second Miss said Madame Li's time is precious. Since it's inconvenient for her to meet guests, she really doesn't dare to delay Madame Li's time …"

Madam Li knew that the other party had sent out the order to expel her guest. Although she was somewhat angry at this girl's arrogant attitude, it was as Glowing Snow had said, that her time was truly precious. In the past two days, the old master had been fiercely suppressed in the imperial court. Lady Li took two steps before turning her head back. "Then I'll have to trouble you."

"No problem. Mrs. Li, take care."

After listening to Xue Ying's report about the situation today, all Dong Ling Wan could only nod her head, instructing Xue Xin to investigate Li Jianzhang. Being able to find out that it was her who did this behind the scenes proved that this matter was not simple, if it wasn't for the help of an expert, then Li Jianzhang was truly capable. If it was the former, then Dong Ling Wan would have to ask for the latter, and if it was the latter, then Li Jianzhang would be a person that could be used.

"Yes." Dong Ling Wan replied. Then, she continued, "Tell everyone to keep an eye on them. No matter what happens, report it to me immediately, especially from Duke Rong's Mansion and the King's Courtyard."

Stay in the capital! Which family didn't have a few informants planted in their other mansion? Otherwise, the dark and gloomy waves in the capital would have been swallowed by someone long ago. There wouldn't even be ashes left behind. This was a place that ate people without spitting out their bones!

All these years, Eastern Ling Wan had always felt that her life in this place had gone smoothly. However, ever since she met that man, this tranquil and peaceful situation had gradually been broken. He made her feel extremely dangerous!

In the evening, the wind was cool, the insects chirped and the moonlight scattered on the ground. The girl was wearing only a thin moon-white veil, her hair hanging down as she slowly stepped into the pond, causing ripples.

Dong Ling Wan laid her head on the limestone. She couldn't help but think of Pu Jing who had just left. Where was he now? However, Pu Jing's ability was unquestionable. He had to make sure that every step he took would be safe. Eastern Lingwan no longer thought about it. She had to get him out of her world, and now there was something more important.

Eastern Ling Wan didn't care about the fate of the country at all. All she wanted was to protect her family. Currently, Xiao Qian was the most troublesome person to deal with. She really couldn't remember how she had provoked this person. Even if the person on Flower God Day was really him, he must have been the one who provoked her first!

Previously, she thought that Xiao Qian was just a smiling tiger, but now, she felt that it wasn't appropriate. He, is a jade-faced skeleton, seemingly gentle, but inside is empty, only wrapped in a ball of air, other than himself, no one can see, cannot touch, void, he does not come close to you, but you have to constantly be on guard, you want to be the first one to strike, but you can't find him, and you don't understand this person, just thinking about it makes your head hurt!

As for the Wang Courtyard's verdict, Dongling was not worried at all. Wang Renzhi was a smart guy, so even if he was investigated, he would not give her up.

If Xiao Qian already knew about that, then others might know as well. In contrast, Eastern Ling Wan felt that she might as well worry about this matter.

However, in the capital, which family didn't have a few shameful matters?

Some things are not like this. You have my weakness, I have yours, and then everyone can tie each other down and live in peace. Eastern Ling Wan had always been an exquisite person. She believed that no matter how deeply they hid, they would always be people. If they were, they would relax, and she wasn't afraid of anyone catching them.

Of course, there were also some people who were from the Royal Party. As long as the person in power was a descendant of the Royal Family, anyone who could become an Emperor would be supported by the same thing. This was the safest way to avoid being implicated in the selection. However, not every family had the qualifications to become an royalist. In the capital, this was probably the only household. Therefore, it was destined that Song Jingyi would not end up with any man from the Xiao family.

Eastern Ling Wan had always wanted to pull the Eastern Prefecture out of this storm, just like the Marquis of Ri'an's manor. However, it was obviously impossible.

"One can't break it, but one can."

Dong Ling Wan unconsciously recited these words, her heart filled with sorrow. These short words were like a great bell ringing in his ears, waking him up. It was just that this sort of matter was difficult to accomplish!

In this kind of situation, there were all sorts of red-eyed gamblers around. Everyone was betting on their entire fortune, betting on a promising future. Moreover, she was only a weak girl. No matter how deep her thoughts were, she was only a sixteen year old young girl with no one to rely on, and there wasn't even someone by her side that she could discuss with.

In order to protect her family, Ah Jing had left. He was not selfish, and he was not wrong, but Dong Ling Wan felt that she had been abandoned, and her family's life was in her hands. No one could understand her fear and unease.

Since she was going to take this step in the end, perhaps she really should be a bit more decisive. Rather than being the meat on someone else's chopping block, why not personally come to the gambling table and bet on this gamble!

The sound of breaking water came from the quiet courtyard. The woman was like a fish as she slid into the water. The light green hot spring pool was like jade made of water, rippling under the bright moonlight …