mtl008 Chapter 264 Love Token
Chapter 264 Love Token
Wu Weiwei's eyes widened when she saw what Qingzhu took out.
"Qingzhu, you're not kidding me, are you?"
Isn't this He Yuyan's doll?
Why is it with Qingzhu, and why does Qingzhu say it belongs to her?
Seeing Wu Wei's excited expression, Qingzhu chuckled softly, "You forgot? When we first met, you said I looked like a little baby like you, so you gave her to me..."
He still remembers Wu Weiwei touching his face and saying that he looked as delicate as her little doll, and that she would find a husband like him in the future.
Upon recalling this incident, Qingzhu blushed.
After the two got to know each other better, Wu Weiwei jokingly said that the doll would be their token of love, and when they grew up, he would take the doll to her house to propose marriage.
Although the two were young at the time, Qingzhu took it seriously.
Of course, Qingzhu didn't mention this part; she only mentioned that she gave the doll to herself.
Wu Weiwei thought carefully, but couldn't recall anything about the doll.
However, since Qingzhu said so, it must be true.
She took the doll and examined it very carefully.
If the female lead has this, why does the original owner of this body also have it?
She stroked the small, exquisite doll and found that its workmanship and materials were almost identical to those of the female protagonist's doll.
According to Qingzhu, when he met her, his mother was the only person by his side.
In her memory, she had always lived with her younger brother and parents.
However, my mother once said that she had been ill and had forgotten everything that had happened after she recovered.
Now that her parents are dead, even if she still has a hidden past, where can she find someone to find out?
Seeing her frown, Qingzhu reached out and gently smoothed her brow.
Feeling the coolness of her fingers on her forehead, Wu Weiwei's face involuntarily turned red.
I never expected that Qingzhu, who has always been shy and reserved, would have such a bold side. I really underestimated him.
"Weiwei, the doctor said that once you pull through this, as long as you take good care of yourself, you'll recover quickly..."
"Ah."
The atmosphere suddenly became ambiguous.
Wu Weiwei never expected that after recognizing each other, she and Qingzhu would actually become entangled.
Qingzhu gazed at her quietly, and when he thought that Wu Weiwei was now a free woman, the corners of his lips suddenly turned up.
Seeing his captivating smile, Wu Weiwei suddenly blushed and gasped for breath.
"Cough cough..."
Knowing she had important matters to attend to and shouldn't be indulging in romantic feelings, Wu Weiwei had to break the romantic atmosphere.
"By the way, Qingzhu, did you gain anything from your trip?"
Seeing that Wu Weiwei had returned to the main topic, Qingzhu also changed her attitude.
“Master, fortunately we brought enough men. Our men have discovered a salt mine.”
"Conservatively estimated, the salt extracted will be enough to feed the entire capital for three months..."
"really?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Weiwei showed an excited expression.
Although Lu Hanting had been working from home on this matter during this period, the emperor still made him work hard even when he was at home.
Recently, salt prices in Beijing have skyrocketed, with many powerful families hoarding salt in an attempt to manipulate prices nationwide.
Now that Qingzhu has developed salt mines in the open sea, doesn't that mean they can make a profit?
"Qingzhu, are our people now in control of the salt mine?"
Qingzhu nodded.
"Yes, I left Dazhuang and a group of men stationed at Qinghu Mine. I came back this time to recruit more manpower..."
Upon hearing that they were hiring, Wu Weiwei remembered the three hundred guards Lu Hanting had given her.
Fearing that her private property would be exposed, Wu Weiwei did not assign the three hundred guards to Qingzhu.
She had arranged for these people to work for a security escort agency. Now, all of her assets had been seized by Lu Tinghan. Not only were her people gone, but even her usable money was gone.
She suddenly had a headache.
She needs to figure out how to break this deadlock.
Seeing Wu Weiwei's brows furrow slightly, Qingzhu suddenly said, "Master, I have an idea..."
Rumors have been circulating in the capital these past few days that Governor Lu has driven his favorite concubine, Wu Weiwei, out of his residence for an ugly female substitute.
These jokes naturally reached the palace as well.
Hanxiang Hall.
"Granny Sha, I heard that Madam Wu was released from the manor by Ting'er? Is that true?"
"Your Highness, this is what's being said outside, it's probably true."
Consort Jing suddenly fell silent.
After a while, she said again, "It's good to let him go. Wu is not a good match for Ting'er. He deserves a better noble lady!"
By the way, did you find any suitable ladies from noble families on the list I asked you to compile the other day?
Granny Sha hesitated for a moment, "There is someone whose family background is a good match, Liu Mengzhu, the eldest daughter of Grand Tutor Liu, but I heard that the Empress has also taken a liking to her..."
"To be given to the Crown Prince?"
Consort Jing's eyes were filled with disdain.
In the Great Wei Dynasty, who didn't know that the Crown Prince was fond of beautiful women and was a dissolute and incompetent playboy?
With someone like him, how could Grand Tutor Liu possibly take a liking to him?
"Have someone find out what Grand Tutor Liu is thinking. If he's willing, I'll find a way to reject the marriage proposal from the Duke of Xie's family..."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Liu Taifu's students are all over the world. If the heir could marry Liu Taifu's daughter, it would be a great help when things really come to that.
"By the way, Granny Sha, do you think I should reveal Ting'er's background to him so he can make plans sooner?"
"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, it's probably not the right time yet."
The Emperor's health is improving day by day, and there is no sign of his decline. If the Empress were to reveal the Crown Prince's true identity, he might lose his composure.
"Alright, we'll discuss this after he gets married!"
Jade Butterfly Garden.
Wanqiu had just finished applying the medicine to Wu Weiwei when she heard that her younger brother had arrived.
Wanqiu helped her find a better position, and then her younger brother Ranran walked in.
"Sister, are you feeling better?"
The master was originally planning to take him away from the capital, but then he heard that his sister almost lost her life.
Wu Heran was still worried, so he asked the teacher to take him to the Jade Butterfly Garden.
"Ranran, your sister is out of danger. But you, on your way to the Northern Frontier, you must listen carefully to Mr. Xiao's words, understand?"
"Sister, Ranran knows!"
In recent days, he has learned about his background from Mr. Xiao.
The Emperor in heaven must hope that he can punish the treacherous minister and allow the people to live a peaceful and prosperous life.
Even if it weren't for his sister, he would still strive to become strong.
The siblings chatted for a while before Xiao Qingyu walked in.
"Miss Wei, are you feeling much better?"
Xiao Qingyu remained as gentle and refined as when they first met, looking at her with a tender smile.
"Thank you for your help, Young Master Xiao. Weiwei is much better now."
The two agreed that he would help her escape, and she would persuade her younger brother to return to the northern frontier with him.
"Young Master Xiao, Ranran is entrusted to you. Please take good care of him..."
Xiao Qingyu nodded, "Of course, this is what I promised the late emperor."
"By the way, Little Stone brought back a female corpse from the mass grave last night..."
Wu Weiwei looked at him, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.
Xiao Qingyu looked at her with a smile, and then took out a bottle from his sleeve.
Wu Weiwei looked pleasantly surprised.
"This is?"