The night of the New Year's Eve vigil.
However, Consort Yu was not at the逍遥王府 (Xiāoyáo Wángfǔ - Prince Xiaoyao's Estate).
Tie Xin returned to report that Consort Yu had not visited tonight.
No one knew where she was.
A palace consort, not returning to the palace and not staying at her son's estate, where could she be?
That night, Chu Qianli tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
Her heart was burdened with many things.
But the next day was very busy. She only slept for two hours before being woken by the lively atmosphere outside.
It was the New Year.
In the new year, the sky was still somewhat dim.
As usual, Feng Wuya entered the palace early to pay his respects to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
Chu Qianli was from the Dragon Ascending Kingdom, so there was nothing for her to do at the moment.
Her people were still outside the imperial city.
At that time, she didn't know how Yu Linglong had arranged things. Perhaps she was forced by Prince He to be confined in Prince He's Estate.
When Yu Linglong was still the Empress of the Dragon Ascending Kingdom, she didn't have many people around her.
Only two so-called assistants.
Today, one of them also arrived.
"Your Majesty, this letter was delivered by a young boy from outside," the maid said, presenting the letter with both hands.
Chu Qianli glanced at it and put it aside, ignoring it.
Hong Chou feared she would really die from poisoning, but unable to break into the estate, she could only beg someone to deliver the letter.
"Tell that child to tell that person that three days have passed, and those who were meant to die should have already died."
The maid did not understand, but she still relayed the message according to Chu Qianli's instructions.
Chu Qianli picked up her tea and took a sip.
She still felt a bit groggy.
Until Fu Ning came to pay her respects.
"Alright, you went out and got so tanned," Chu Qianli was still happy to see an old acquaintance.
She was just a little surprised to see Fu Ning's tanned, beautiful face.
"Big Brother sent me to many places, so..." Fu Ning smiled, walked up to her, and presented a list with both hands.
"Miss, this is what Big Brother prepared for you. Take a look and see if there's anything you're not satisfied with?"
Chu Qianli looked at it and her eyes immediately lit up.
"Fu Long actually..." He had found so many people for her!
At this moment, in the Northern Underworld Kingdom, she finally had some influence.
However... "None of this can be done without money. Where did Fu Long get the money?"
To win people over, the most important thing is money.
Money brings power, a truth that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.
"Big Brother spent all the money he saved over the years on this. However, he has wide connections, so it's not entirely about money."
The list here only contained the minor leaders of various forces inside and outside the imperial city. Each of them had their own team of subordinates.
Just by looking at this list, one could tell the vast number of people Fu Long had prepared for her.
"It cost money and used up favors. I probably can't repay your Big Brother's kindness even by offering myself."
Chu Qianli was just joking, but Fu Ning took it seriously. "Miss, please don't think like that. Big Brother never wants anything from you. He doesn't need you to offer yourself!"
Although Big Brother might be very happy to hear this.
But Fu Ning knew that Big Brother would absolutely not dare, nor would he be willing to force her.
"Heh, I was just joking. Even if I wanted to, your Big Brother wouldn't want me."
In this era, with her current body, she was already considered used goods.
Fu Long was talented, handsome, powerful, and a promising young man. So many girls vied for him, would he even notice her?
Fu Ning pursed her lips, clearly having something to say.
Big Brother was truly willing, but she didn't understand!
However, Fu Ning did not say a single word about all of this in the end.
Big Brother was content with the current situation. Big Brother never expected anything more.
Chu Qianli didn't think about it in that way either.
Fu Long was her friend, a friend for life. Friends help each other, they would go through thick and thin, whether it was her or Fu Long.
"Fu Ning, I do have something I need your help with now."
Chu Qianli lowered her voice and whispered, "Your Qinggong is good. Help me investigate where Prince Xuan went last night and what he did... This matter, apart from Fu Long, no one else is allowed to know."