Harem Daily Life

Chapter 464: Visit Cai's Mansion at Night to Find Out the Truth

Tao Yanyan said cautiously, "I don't know if there is any inside story, but things must be investigated carefully. So, you go to Xiangman Garden, and let Jiang Yingying go to Cai Mansion to investigate for me."

Qingfeng pouted, somewhat reluctantly: "My Lady, Jiang Yingying couldn't even protect you and caused you to get hurt. How can you give such an important matter to her?"

Qingfeng is still upset about the last time Jiang Yingying was injured when she accompanied Tao Yanyan to Miaoyinfang.

Tao Yanyan looked at her helplessly: "I've already said that she did a great deed that day. If it weren't for her, I would definitely not be able to find my things back. Why are you still angry with her? Well, it's not like I don't have anyone to do the job. I can ask His Majesty to ask a guard to do it, but this matter is a private matter of the Ningyuan Marquis' Mansion. I don't want His Majesty to know too much, so as not to be bad for the mansion. Jiang Yingying is smart and has some skills. After thinking about it, she is the most suitable person among those around me."

After hearing this, Qingfeng had no choice but to agree and prepare to go find someone.

Tao Yanyan added: "When you go there, be nicer and explain the whole story to her without any emotion. Prepare another twenty taels of silver as a reward. Tell her to investigate the matter thoroughly and to protect herself and not get hurt."

Qingfeng nodded quickly: "Yes, I'll remember that."

"Now time is limited. Ask her to investigate the truth of the matter within three to five days. No matter if there is any result or not, she must inform us after five days. Whether you go to Dong Fang or General Qi to deliver a message, don't delay." Tao Yanyan gave very detailed instructions, and Qingfeng wrote them down one by one. Then he went out to find Mingyue to get the silver, and took the token to leave the palace.

The garden was filled with fragrance. Jiang Yingying had just finished making a pot of braised food when she heard that Miss Qingfeng had arrived. She quickly washed her hands and went to the backyard.

When Jiang Yingying heard that Concubine Tao had assigned her a task and that she could get twenty taels of silver, she was pleasantly surprised and said, "Your Highness actually still thought of me and entrusted me with such an important task. I will definitely do a good job and live up to your trust."

Qingfeng handed her the silver and said, "You don't have much time, five days at most, and you must send us a message. Lord Qi can come to the palace at any time, you can ask him to bring the message, or you can go to the palace gate to find Dong Fang."

Jiang Yingying nodded: "Don't worry, I'll remember it."

"Also, the queen has told you to be careful about your safety. You must stay safe first and don't take any risks."

Jiang Yingying smiled and said, "Okay, I'll keep it in mind. Thank you for your concern, Madam."

After Qingfeng finished his instructions, he was ready to go back. When he passed by Madam Qi, he bowed and said, "My master wants to borrow Miss Jiang's house for a few days. Let Madam Qi know first."

Madam Qi said respectfully, "Yes, I know. I heard that the Madam is pregnant. What would you like to eat? We have it in the shop. Can you take some back?"

Qingfeng declined: "Don't bother Madam Qi. The master has a poor appetite and can't eat anything. If she wants to eat, I will get it. Then I will go back first."

As soon as Qingfeng left, Madam Qi found Jiang Yingying and said with a smile, "I heard that the queen assigned you a task. Did she give you the reward?"

Jiang Yingying had just put the twenty taels in her arms, and before she could warm them up, she had to take out ten taels and hand them to Madam Qi: "Pay ten taels first, and the remaining thirteen taels will be paid at the end of the month."

Madam Qi took it with a smile and advised: "The food prepared for the waiters every day is free, why don't you just eat the free food? Why do you have to buy some to go with your wine at night?"

Jiang Yingying said helplessly: "Who made the food in the shop so delicious? I can't stop eating it. Now I eat more and more, and I owe more and more. I only owed fifteen taels at the beginning, but now I owe twenty-three taels. If I hadn't received the reward today, I would never be free! I work in the shop every day, but the more I work, the more debt I owe."

Jiang Yingying was speechless and choked up. She always felt that she would have to stay in this Xiangman Garden for the rest of her life and could never pay off her debt.

Madam Qi couldn't help laughing when she saw her look of despair. This little girl was really good at eating, just like her brother. If the two of them were to eat together, they could bankrupt her shop.

Fortunately, her brother is willing to pay for the capital. This little girl... can eat while working. Maybe she can really work in her shop for the rest of her life.

Madam Qi shook her head, took the silver and went out. After walking a few steps, she couldn't help but look back and said, "If you don't have a plan, don't know how to save money, and spend it all, then you really won't be able to leave my shop for the rest of your life. You better be more careful!"

Jiang Yingying scratched her head irritably. She also wanted to have a plan, save money, and pay off her debts early, but those dim sum and braised food were so delicious that she couldn't stop!

woo woo woo...

This damn gourmet temptation!

At night, Jiang Yingying wore a nightgown and climbed the walls and rooftops. Soon she disappeared into the night.

The location of Cai Mansion is not very prosperous, but it is quiet in the midst of a hustle and bustle, and it is an ordinary official residence.

Jiang Yingying quickly entered the yard. The backyard was easier to find, and she didn't meet anyone along the way. She quickly found Miss Cai's house and squatted under the window to eavesdrop.

"Miss, you didn't go out today, so why do you pretend that you don't know the madam? The madam hired someone to make your wedding dress, and you made a fuss about it. What if the embroiderers go out and say something wrong, ruining your reputation?" asked the maid as she combed Miss Cai's hair.

"What do you know? The worse my reputation is, the more it proves my stupidity, and the more Master Gu cannot reject me. I don't believe he can get rid of me in this life!"

Jiang Yingying narrowed her eyes under the window. She didn't expect to learn the truth on the first night she came here. These twenty taels were really good money.

With the idea that since she was already here, listening more would be a good thing, she continued to eavesdrop.

"Thank goodness for coming up with this idea, otherwise how could our Cai family marry Master Gu?" After the maid finished speaking, she seemed to feel that she had lost some of her prestige, and added: "Young lady is naturally beautiful. In fact, if you meet Master Gu a few more times, he will definitely be interested in you."

Miss Cai sighed, "Although I am outstanding in appearance, I don't have many chances to meet him. He never appears at any banquet in the capital. How can I meet him? When he returned victoriously with his army, I saw him from afar in the crowd and decided to find someone like him to be my husband. You see how long we have been planning to get this opportunity? This time I must achieve my wish, even if it means dishonorable means. "

Jiang Yingying's eyes were slightly cold, thinking that these daughters of wealthy families would resort to such despicable means in order to marry their ideal husbands. It really opened her eyes.

Judging from what she just said, this Miss Cai is not stupid. I'm afraid that even the collision with Madam Gu's carriage was staged by her!

Jiang Yingying rubbed her hands and continued to listen for a while. When the candle inside went out, she took advantage of the dark night and flew away.

For the next three days, Jiang Yingying visited Cai's residence at night. Not only did she hear clearly the whole story of Madam Gu's carriage and the startled horses, she also heard a shocking piece of news...