Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

Chapter 611: The Prime Minister’s Mansion should have quite a bit of money, right?

When the sun was setting in the west and the afterglow of the setting sun covered the entire Duke's Mansion, Shen Wantang left with her maid.

Gu Qianning was half sober, and she and Gu Qianhan personally saw Shen Wantang out.

"Brother, stop looking. The carriage has already disappeared."

Gu Qianning's eyebrows relaxed, her mood was cheerful, and her face was still flushed from being drunk: "If you haven't seen enough, how about I invite Atang to come and play again tomorrow?"

Gu Qianhan glanced at her, his eyes showing disdain without disguising it: "You should drink less in the future."

"Why? Didn't I get drunk today and say anything I shouldn't have? Why don't you let me drink? You're so overbearing!"

Behind Gu Qianning, the maidservant whispered to her, "Miss, when the Second Young Master was playing the piano earlier, you mistook him for an entertainer and said you wanted to reward him!"

Gu Qianning froze.

What?! She did something like this? Why doesn't she have any recollection of it?!

A cold sweat instantly broke out on her back, and she forced a dry smile on her face. "Ha, second brother, you're right. What's so good about this wine? I will drink less in the future. It's all because the lychee wine mother brewed was too strong, so I couldn't control myself!"

Gu Qianhan was annoyed by the fact that she reeked of alcohol, so he turned around and walked away, staying away from her.

Gu Qianning quickly followed him: "Second brother, don't be angry, I didn't mean it. You know, I have always respected you!"

"Hey, second brother, please walk slower. How about I help you deliver a gift to Atang? Although you are engaged, it is still inconvenient for you to go to the Shen family, right? No matter what you want to give Atang, I can run errands for you!"

"Second brother? Why aren't you saying anything? Drinking is just a small matter. Didn't you drink at all? That lychee wine is so delicious, you must have drunk as much as me! We're both equally good, you can't just control me, right?"

The maid couldn't help but say, "Miss, the second young master didn't drink any alcohol today."

"what?"

Gu Qianning was stunned: "He didn't drink?"

"Yes."

"Didn't you drink a sip?"

"No, miss."

"How can this be!"

Gu Qianning looked at Gu Qianhan in shock: "Second brother, I remember you used to drink it often, why don't you drink it now?"

"Stop doing."

"Why?!"

"No reason."

Gu Qianning stood there blankly, muttering, "You can even quit this? What a ruthless person!"

Gu Qianhan ignored her, walked away and returned to his own yard.

And in his yard, a black figure stood quietly.

"Hei Yao, have you found out the truth?"

"Sir, I've checked it out."

"Who spread the news that Atang is missing?"

"The eldest daughter of the Ge Lao Mansion, Liu Nanshi."

Gu Qianhan sneered: "It really is her! Was she the one who pretended to be me and wrote a letter to Atang last night?"

"Yes, and Miss Liu was afraid that the truth would be exposed and she would be implicated, so she ordered the messenger to be killed that night. She thought that this would be foolproof, but she didn't know that Nanny Sang, who was by her side, was afraid that she would also die at her hands, so she had already surrendered to us last night."

Gu Qianhan nodded indifferently. He was not surprised that Nanny Sang came to him for help. Moreover, he had bribed more than one or two people in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Elder Liu holds great power and is deeply trusted by the emperor. If he wants to rebel, he must first capture Elder Liu.

The entire capital city has been infiltrated by his people like a sieve. He has caught a lot of fatal evidence. Whether they like it or not, they have to board his pirate ship!

He is only worried about one thing now, he is short of money, very short of money, extremely short of money!

"Hei Yao, there should be quite a bit of silver and treasures in the old mansion, right?"

"Sir, I investigated last night, and there aren't many treasures visible. After all, Elder Liu has always been known for his integrity and uprightness. Even if he had gold and silver treasures, he wouldn't display them publicly. The most luxurious and magnificent place in the entire Elder's Mansion is still Miss Liu's courtyard. Madam Sang said that she does have quite a few valuable items in her room."

"Then plunder her yard. This is what she deserves."

"Yes!"

"Remember, have her yard turned upside down. The more chaotic and thorough the better. Tell Madam Sang that she has taken care of this matter, and I will guarantee her life."

"Yes, son!"

Hei Yao took the order and left.

Jixiang asked doubtfully, "Sir, why did you turn Miss Liu's yard upside down? Was it to avenge the Second Miss? But if that's all, it wouldn't hurt Miss Liu, would it?"

Gu Qianhan said calmly, "Of course I will avenge Atang. However, ransacking Liu Nanshi's yard is just the beginning. After ransacking Liu Nanshi's yard, I will have Hei Yao raid other yards in the Ge Lao Mansion, one a day. I want to see if Ge Lao Liu can sit still."

Jixiang hesitated: "Are you trying to scare Elder Liu?"

"Lord Liu is definitely not as honest as he appears, but he is very cunning and has hidden the money very deep. I think before we search every courtyard of the Lord's Mansion, he will panic and send people to protect a certain place."

Jixiang's eyes lit up: "This way you can find something to hold against Elder Liu, and then bring him down?"

"Why would I overthrow him? He's not the emperor. What I want is his money and—his submission!"

Jixiang was frightened by his words. His son had been acting like a madman recently, always speaking wildly and acting treasonously, not taking the emperor seriously at all.

The Duke has been complaining that the Young Master is disrespectful and unfilial to him these days. He probably doesn't know that the Young Master is just being polite to him!

If the Duke and his wife knew that the young master often scolded the emperor, robbed several of the crown prince's properties, and killed many of the crown prince's men, they would be so scared that they would faint!

Jixiang's voice trembled: "Sir, please be careful with your words! Don't say things like that. It would be terrible if someone heard it!"

Gu Qianhan waved his hands, unconcerned. His entire family had died at the hands of the emperor twice, so why should he be so cautious? It was a good thing he didn't immediately rush to the palace and kill the damn emperor after his second rebirth!

What's more, the entire Duke's Mansion now belongs to him, and no one dares to spread rumors.

"Bring me the gift list so I can add a few more things."

Jixiang knew he was talking about the betrothal gift list. As he took out the gift list and handed it to his master, he couldn't help but say, "Sir, it's already a lot. If you add more, I'm afraid the Shen family won't be able to accommodate it!"

Gu Qianhan turned a deaf ear to him. In his previous life, he had promised Shen Wantang that he would marry her with the most grand wedding ceremony. The betrothal gift was the most important part, so naturally, it could not be neglected.