Qin Suling sneered and said, "Your Highness the Fourth Prince is really a joker. When did I ever say that I like you? How can you be so arbitrary in convicting me? If you had no interest in Qin Suyu earlier and rejected this marriage proposal long ago, why would it have become like this today?"

The Fourth Prince was horrified by Qin Suling's words.

A strong sense of guilt surged in his heart, as if something was tightly gripping his heart.

At the same time, an unbelievable thought arose in his mind: Qin Suling really doesn't like him?

This thought made the Fourth Prince feel extremely uncomfortable.

He felt as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer, and his whole body was in a trance.

He couldn't accept this fact because he always believed that Qin Suling was interested in him and even thought that she was the one for him.

However, pride did not allow him to bow to Qin Suling. He could only say in a cold voice: "It's best not to like it."

Qin Suling ignored his cold words. She picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

That tea was the top-quality Mengding Mountain tea, with a fragrant aroma and mellow taste.

She narrowed her eyes slightly, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.

At this moment, Qin Suling broke the silence: "Now that we have talked it out, Your Highness the Fourth Prince, how about we do business?"

The Fourth Prince looked at her with a frown on his face, feeling an ominous premonition in his heart.

Qin Suling said lightly: "Lend me some money."

The Fourth Prince took a deep breath and suppressed his anger and dissatisfaction.

He knew he couldn't lose his temper here, so he could only try to stay calm and rational.

He flicked his sleeves, his robes fluttering, and returned to his original seat, with a look of dissatisfaction on his face, and his eyes were cold: "Why do you want to borrow money? Does the Qin Mansion still need your food and drink expenses?"

Qin Suling raised a playful arc at the corner of her mouth, smiled lightly, and said in a playful voice: "Of course not. It's just that my father doesn't love me and my mother doesn't love me, so I want to get some money to start a small business to support myself."

When the Fourth Prince heard this, his brows slightly frowned, but an inexplicable irritation surged in his heart.

He took a deep breath, tried to suppress his emotions, and slowly said, "How much do you want?"

Qin Suling raised his chin slightly, looked directly at the Fourth Prince, and held up a finger: "Ten thousand taels."

The Fourth Prince's face froze, and he looked at her in shock, as if he couldn't believe the number he heard: "How much did you say?"

Qin Suling laughed out loud when he saw this, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes: "Looking at you, can't you afford so much? Then five thousand taels."

The fourth prince clenched his fists, veins popping out, and looking at Qin Suling's contemptuous smile, he couldn't help but feel a nameless fire rising in his heart. Why was he so unhappy?

Seeing that he remained silent, Qin Suling immediately asked sharply, "Why? You won't even lend me five thousand taels?"

The fourth prince took a deep breath, tried to calm his emotions, and said in a deep voice: "Why do you, a young lady waiting to be married, need so much money?"

Qin Suling's eyes flashed with dissatisfaction, and her tone was also a bit angry: "Why do I need so much money? It's because I want to do business! I can't expect to marry a good husband in this life, so I have to plan for my lonely and helpless second half of life. If I can do some business and make some money, when my sister-in-law can't tolerate me anymore, I can live on my own and have money to rely on."

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince couldn't help but feel a sense of sympathy and respect.

He nodded slightly, and his tone softened a bit: "If you need any help with your business, just tell me."

Qin Suling was delighted to hear him say this, and quickly nodded and agreed: "Okay, okay, if there is anything I need you for, I will definitely not be polite."

They were locked in the tea room for an hour until Mrs. Xue and her sister Xue arrived late and opened the door.

As soon as she opened the door, Mrs. Xue started to complain about the maids in the yard being lazy and slacking off, blaming them for locking the door without even checking.

However, these words sounded so false in everyone's ears, but no one was willing to expose them.

Anyway, everyone got what they wanted - Qin Suling got money, and the Fourth Prince got an opportunity to cooperate with him.

The atmosphere at the scene was peaceful, as if the previous dispute had never happened.

Qin Suling sat quietly in Xue's mansion for a while, his mind full of thoughts, but he finally decided to say goodbye and leave.

Upon seeing this, Madam Xue asked the Fourth Prince to personally escort her out of the house. Qin Suling hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse.

The two walked side by side on the corridor of Xue's mansion, the breeze blew gently, bringing a burst of flower fragrance. Qin Suling turned his head and whispered to the fourth prince: "Remember to send the five thousand taels to me as soon as possible, and be careful not to let outsiders know about this transaction between you and me."

Upon hearing this, the Fourth Prince frowned slightly, seeming dissatisfied, but on second thought, he felt that what she said did make sense.

If this transaction were known to others, it would inevitably cause a lot of trouble.

So he had no choice but to nod and agree: "Okay."

Qin Suling was delighted and a faint smile appeared on her face, like a blooming peach blossom.

She walked out of Xue's house lightly, but she couldn't help but feel relieved.

As soon as she returned to the Qin Mansion, Qin Suling was met head-on by her elder brother Qin Zhinan.

Qin Zhinan's face, which was 70% similar to hers, was now covered with a concerned smile: "My dear sister, where have you been? Why did you come back just now?"

Qin Suling looked at him, her mind was clear as a mirror. She smiled and replied, "Brother, what do you want to see me for?"

Qin Zhinan followed her into the yard and whispered, "I want to borrow some money from you."

Qin Suling raised her eyebrows, her beautiful peach eyes flashing with a sharp light: "Oh? What do you want to borrow money for?"

Qin Zhinan's face flashed with embarrassment, but he still managed to speak: "Of course I have spent all my monthly allowance, so I wanted to borrow some money from you. You know that my eldest brother has a lot of social activities every day, so his expenses are high."

Qin Suling sneered, and stabbed Qin Zhinan with a sharp look like a knife: "Really? I don't believe it."

Qin Zhinan felt weak in his heart. He slammed the table angrily, trying to cover up his guilt with anger: "You are so unwilling to borrow some money from you. I really loved you in vain! Okay, if you don't lend me the money, don't call me brother in the future! I don't have a sister as heartless as you!"

Qin Suling was not moved at all. She stroked her hair gently, with a sarcastic smile on her face: "Brother, is it so difficult to tell me the truth? You are doing this for Qin Suyu, right?"

Qin Zhinan's face changed, and a trace of panic flashed in his eyes. Qin Suling saw it, but she became more determined in her heart. She said calmly: "What's wrong with you telling me the truth? Su Yu is also my sister. If she encounters difficulties, I am naturally willing to help her with all my heart."

Qin Zhinan was shocked. He didn't expect Qin Suling to agree so readily.

He stammered, "Are you...are you really willing to lend her the money?"

Qin Suling smiled gently, as if a spring breeze blew away the dark clouds in the sky: "Of course it's true."

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