jdhmnovel Chapter 127 Wealth and Power Move People's Hearts
Chapter 127 Wealth and Power Move People's Hearts
Lin Dafeng saw that although the newcomer was dressed as a maid, her imposing manner was undeniable, but she really didn't recognize her!
She didn't see that when the people in the gambling den saw the newcomer, they exchanged glances before frowning and saying impatiently, "What, trying to stand up for justice? Or are you saying you want to pay for her?"
The maidservant took out a token from her waist, displayed it to everyone, and arrogantly raised her chin at Lin Dafeng, saying:
“I am from the Prince Xian’s mansion, and my master has protected this person today.”
After he finished speaking, the crowd whispered among themselves, "The Prince of Idleness? His Majesty has only recently conferred the title of Prince on one person, and that is the former Third Princess Feng Qing!"
Lin Dafeng looked completely bewildered.
The gambling den owner seemed intimidated by her status, but also said somewhat reluctantly, "This... in principle, I should give face to the Prince Xian's mansion, but she owes me far too much..."
"Don't worry, boss. My master just wants you to have some time to spare. As for the interest, just calculate it as usual!" The maid in plain clothes seemed to think that she didn't care about the money at all.
"That won't do!" Lin Dafeng was unhappy. She couldn't possibly pay back so much money in her lifetime, let alone with interest.
Upon hearing this, the gambling den owner gave Lin Dafeng a light sneer, then turned to the plain-clad maid at the door and said:
"It's not that we're being disrespectful, it's just that this person really doesn't know what's good for them."
After saying this, he ordered someone to pretend to hit Lin Dafeng. The maid ignored him and only spoke up to save her after Lin Dafeng had been beaten badly for a while.
After being beaten, Lin Dafeng became obedient and finally had no choice but to admit defeat and leave with the maid in plain clothes.
The maid in plain clothes led her to an inn. After entering, Lin Dafeng looked at the closed door, rubbed her hands awkwardly, and asked, "Does Your Highness have any instructions?"
The maid in plain clothes raised an eyebrow, clearly indicating that Lin Dafeng considered her one of Feng Qing's people, but she did not refute it:
“You flatter me, madam. It’s not an instruction, but seeing that Madam is in trouble, my master asked me to show her a way out.”
After saying this, seeing Lin Dafeng's blank expression, the maid looked her up and down a few more times, then said with a regretful look:
"I've heard that the Prince of Dingbei's mansion has countless treasures and is not short of money, so why is Second Madam so strapped for cash?"
At this point, Lin Dafeng felt somewhat indignant. Ever since she returned the account book to Ling Huanan, her monthly allowance was only two hundred taels, not even enough for her to gamble a couple of times.
At this moment, Lin Dafeng completely forgot that two hundred taels was an amount she had never dared to dream of in the first half of her life, and now she actually thought it was not enough. It was truly a case of insatiable greed.
Seeing Lin Dafeng's subtle expression, the maid in plain clothes knew that her goal had been achieved, and then spoke again as if nothing had happened:
"If Madam is in charge, why would we have to worry about money? Even the 500,000 taels just now is just a small amount."
Lin Dafeng naturally knew that during the time she was in charge of the household, she had no worries about food, clothing, or money, and lived a very comfortable life! Then, upon hearing the other party mention 500,000 taels, she couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.
"You just said you were coming to show me the way? Where is the 'way'?"
The maid in plain clothes smiled slightly: "Naturally, it's both far away and right before our eyes."
Lin Dafeng looked around. It was just her and the maid here. She looked at the maid with some suspicion and asked, "You?"
The maid in plain clothes shook her head speechlessly, no longer keeping her in suspense: "Of course not, I meant..."
The last few words were whispered in Lin Dafeng's ear.
Upon hearing this, Lin Dafeng was so frightened that she fell off the stool and onto the floor, shaking her head vigorously and waving her right hand frantically, saying urgently, "No! No..."
Seeing her still-shaken appearance, the maid in plain clothes couldn't help but roll her eyes inwardly, but still spoke gently and kindly:
"Why not? You are sisters with her. She can become the Prince of Dingbei, but you can't?"
"She will kill me..." Lin Dafeng was afraid that if this person's words reached Ling Huanan's ears, the other party would think it was her own idea, and that would be terrible.
Seeing the other woman trembling with fear, the maid in plain clothes spoke with a hint of impatience: "How can she kill you if she's dead? Then you'll be in charge of the Dingbei Prince's Mansion!"
Lin Dafeng was taken aback, seemingly considering the possibility of the matter.
The maid in plain clothes quickly seized the opportunity and pressed her advantage, saying:
"My lady, you should think this over carefully. The Prince of Dingbei's family has few heirs, and Ling Wanzhen is unable to inherit the title. Once the Prince of Dingbei dies, you can adopt your daughter. Wouldn't that give you a chance to rise in the world?"
Furthermore, if your gambling is exposed, the Northern King will surely expel you from the manor to protect his reputation, and your fate will be uncertain! Why not take a gamble?
Seeing that Lin Dafeng seemed somewhat tempted, the maid in plain clothes stood up, took a porcelain bottle from her sleeve, placed it on the table, and said:
"If you've made up your mind, my lady, don't hesitate! I've heard that the Prince of Dingbei is getting married soon. If we wait until after his wedding, this royal residence will just fall into someone else's lap!"
After saying that, she left without looking back, confident that Lin Dafeng would not disappoint her.
After everyone left, Lin Dafeng fell into deep thought. Yes, if she were expelled from the manor, she would surely die without the money to repay her gambling debts. But she was also afraid to poison Ling Huanan.
After a long while, she slowly got up. Without even straightening her clothes, she dragged her still weak legs towards the door and walked out. But when she reached the door, she turned back and stuffed the medicine into her bosom...
Ultimately, wealth and power are what truly move people's hearts!
……
Not long after, Lin Shu also received a message from Lin Dafeng.
"You mean a woman appeared and helped her buy some time, and you were alone with her for half an hour, and Lin Dafeng seemed to have taken something with her when she left?" Lin Shu fell into deep thought after hearing the report.
“Yes! That woman even claimed to be a servant of the Prince of Xian,” Zi Yi said truthfully.
Feng Qing? She probably doesn't have that kind of brain. But she's only just been released; can't the people behind the scenes give her a break?
Lin Shu sighed in exasperation, then gave Zi Yi another instruction:
"Keep an eye on Lin Dafeng and see what the person behind the scenes is up to."
Furthermore, investigate the Third Princess's personal maid; find out her background!
"Yes!" Zi Yi accepted the order and withdrew.
……
April 19th is an auspicious day for marriage.
Although the news of the seventh prince's pregnancy was a misunderstanding, a king's word is law. Despite her deep reluctance, Feng Han could only force a smile and marry off her youngest son.
Because it was a royal wedding, it was naturally different from the weddings of ordinary people.
When the auspicious time arrives, before leaving the palace, the prince must go to the palaces of the Dowager Empress, the Empress, and the Queen Consort to pay his respects and bid farewell.
Afterwards, the prince, led by his consort, boarded a decorated palanquin and left the palace. In addition, the chief eunuch, a military officer, and guards escorted him on horseback. Such a grand procession seemed more like a prince marrying a wife than a prince giving away his dowry.
The ceremony for a prince's return to his wife's family home was also quite different from that of ordinary people. Eight days after the prince's marriage, he would be accompanied by his wife to the palace to perform the ceremony.
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