Luo Wanqing had thought it through. A person should be low-key when necessary, but not hide their strengths when the time comes, otherwise, there will always be those who don't know their place and think they can be bullied.
If the wife of the heir of Prince Qin had known her identity from the start, she wouldn't have dared to play any tricks on her, even with a hundred and twenty percent more courage.
"Don't worry, Luo Wanqing can handle it," Gu Sinian said. The Crown Princess of the Nanchang Kingdom had encountered plenty of treacherous characters; could she not deal with the wife of the heir of Prince Qin? After all, Luo Wanqing was never a fragile existence. Da Feng Novel Network.
Qi Zhenzhen also realized she was overthinking. Luo Wanqing wasn't a naive fool.
Perhaps it was because she was pregnant, but she found herself constantly overthinking.
"Then we'll take our leave," Qi Zhenzhen said.
Gu Sinian helped Qi Zhenzhen into the carriage, and it soon drove away.
Luo Wanqing returned, summoned her attendants, and headed straight for the Jingzhao Prefecture yamen. The Prefect of Jingzhao looked at the two waist tokens placed before him: one belonging to Emperor Chongwen, and the other to the Crown Princess of the Nanchang Kingdom. Neither identity was one he could afford to slight. Therefore, the Prefect, along with his subordinates, rushed to personally welcome Luo Wanqing.
After pleasantries and courtesies, Luo Wanqing stated her purpose. "Baicaotang has always abided by the law and enjoyed an excellent reputation in the community, standing for many years without ever experiencing a situation like today's. If it were merely to slander Baicaotang's reputation, the truth would prevail, and I wouldn't have much to fuss about. However, now that a life has been lost, I cannot stand idly by."
The Prefect repeatedly agreed, promising to investigate immediately.
"There are a few things I need to mention. A few days ago, the wife of the heir of Prince Qin's manor visited Baicaotang and pressured me to provide medical treatment. I refused, and the wife of the heir was furious, leading to a confrontation on the spot. Although the wife of the heir relented and left after I presented the Emperor's waist token, I don't believe she truly meant to concede," Luo Wanqing said slowly.
The Prefect felt a chill down his spine. This also involved Prince Qin's manor.
The Crown Princess of the Nanchang Kingdom had spoken so directly, essentially concluding that the wife of the heir of Prince Qin's manor was the instigator.
He had initially thought it was a disturbance caused by common ruffians, but unexpectedly, it now involved the royal family.
Although Prince Qin's manor was on the periphery of the royal family now, its status was undeniable.
"I have noted everything the Crown Princess has said. However, as it involves the royal family, it is not something I can decide on my own. I will dispatch men to investigate, find evidence, and present it to His Majesty," the Prefect stated calmly.
"My two attendants might be able to assist you, so I will leave them here with you for now."
One reason was to keep an eye on things, and the other was her own lack of assurance. Even if she were a powerful dragon, on Da Feng's territory, what if she couldn't suppress the local powers of Prince Qin's manor? Although Da Feng and Nanchang Kingdom were on good terms, Prince Qin's manor was related to Emperor Chongwen, and it was possible he might offer protection.
Therefore, she couldn't be careless.
The Prefect was inclined to refuse but feared angering Luo Wanqing, so he reluctantly agreed. After all, he was impartial and only responsible for verification; how it would be handled would be up to His Majesty.
"Then I shall not disturb your work," Luo Wanqing said, rising. "I wish you success in quickly finding conclusive evidence."
The Prefect personally escorted Luo Wanqing out of the yamen. After she left, he began assigning personnel and writing a memorial to be immediately sent to the palace to await His Majesty's instructions.