Chapter 31 The Prince Protects Her

Early the next morning, Jiang Rong went to the shop to check the accounts.

She went to the medicine shop first. The manager had received Chang's instructions in advance and presented the beautiful account book she had prepared...

"All these ginsengs come from Yuquan Villa. This is the purchase account..." the medicine shop manager introduced, "The villa manager has the medicine shipment bill. Princess, you can check it. Our account is clear and there is absolutely no mistake."

"Of course I trust the people arranged by my aunt. But I have to show these things to the old concubine..." Jiang Rong said.

Jiang Rong went to Yuquan Villa again to check the accounts of incoming and outgoing medicinal materials.

As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the villa, I heard a noise coming from inside.

…

"Where are my peonies? Why are there not a single one left? I was going to bring that Wei Zi flower into the palace tomorrow. How did you take care of it?" Jiang Wan was very angry as she looked at the bare flower bed in front of her.

Jiang Cai answered cautiously, "Miss San, calm down. The Crown Prince's wife came here yesterday and dug up the peony flowers."

"What? Jiang Rong, she stole my flowers? Why didn't you stop her?" Jiang Wan said angrily:

"I told you long ago, take good care of this purple violet. If even one petal is missing, I will hold you responsible!"

Jiang Cai thought to himself, I almost lost my life yesterday, how could I still remember this little thing of yours?

"Miss Third, these famous peonies were left by the first lady. The Crown Princess wants to take the peonies away, and there is no reason for me to stop her." Jiang Cai said in embarrassment.

Jiang Wan said angrily, "Jiang Cai, you were promoted by your mother. Have you forgotten who your master is? Are these peonies hers? These are all mine!"

“Miss Third is right. Every blade of grass and every tree in Yuquan Villa belongs to you and the Second Madam. It’s just that the Crown Prince’s wife came here first yesterday, and I was afraid of the Crown Prince and didn’t dare to stop her…” Jiang Cai quickly changed his words.

Yuquan Villa was left behind by Jiang Rong's mother.

The Earl's Mansion was left by Jiang Rong's father.

But to the second branch of the Jiang family, all of this belonged to them. Jiang Wan had long considered these peonies her own.

The Empress Dowager will hold a Peony Banquet tomorrow, and the families of court officials above the third rank are among the invited guests.

Jiang Wan was just about to show off this rare and precious peony, but she never expected that today, the flowers were gone...

She was so angry that she was fuming and had lost all her composure.

"Miss Third, the Crown Prince's Consort is here!" The maidservant was sharp-eyed and immediately reminded Jiang Rong when she saw her.

Jiang Wan stopped scolding him, turned around and looked at Jiang Rong, and smiled again:

"Why is Second Sister here today?"

"I'll check the accounts. Jiang Cai, bring the accounts for the medicinal materials." Jiang Rong instructed Jiang Cai, and then asked as if he hadn't heard anything:

"Third sister is here to enjoy the flowers?"

"Second sister, I'll get the peony." Jiang Wan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that she hadn't heard anything. She put on a weak and aggrieved face:

"I'm going to attend a palace banquet tomorrow, and I've long had my eyes on Wei Zi. I didn't expect that my second sister would take it away yesterday... I can only go to the banquet empty-handed tomorrow... Can my second sister give me Wei Zi?"

"No. My mother came to me in a dream and told me that she wanted the flowers she left behind to accompany me. If I gave them to you, I would be unfilial." Jiang Rong looked at Jiang Wan, and his words were flawless:

"Third sister, do you want me to be an unfilial person?"

Jiang Wan was speechless. Filial piety is more important than anything else...

"Second sister, are you deliberately not wanting to use my excuses? How can you use my deceased aunt as an excuse?" Jiang Wan's face turned pale and she looked pitiful.

Jiang Rong said seriously, "How could that be? If Third Sister doesn't believe me, you can go down and ask my mother. She really told me so."

Jiang Wan was completely speechless. Could it be that she should die and ask?

Jiang Rong is really infuriating.

"Princess, the account books you requested are here." Jiang Cai trotted over and brought over a few stacks of account books, very attentive.

Jade stepped forward and took the account book.

"Third sister, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." Jiang Rong said, looking at Jiang Cai and said:

"Entertain Third Sister well for me. Don't neglect her."

Jiang Cai said respectfully, "Yes, I will make sure the Third Miss feels at home!"

Jiang Rong smiled with satisfaction, turned around and left with his men.

Seeing Jiang Rong's back, dressed in bright and beautiful clothes and surrounded by servants, and watching her driving away in a gorgeous carriage designed for a prince...

Jiang Wan felt a strong sense of jealousy and raised her hand to slap Jiang Cai in the face:

"Guests at home? Who are the guests?"

Jiang Cai was slapped in the face with a melon seed and felt dizzy. He hurriedly apologized, "I have spoken out of turn! You are the master! You are the master!"

…

After checking the medicinal materials account book at Yuquan Villa, Jiang Rong went to the remaining shops.

Check the accounts one by one.

I was so busy that I returned home at dusk.

Feicui felt sorry for the Crown Prince's Consort, so when she returned home, she immediately ran to Xie Lingxi to complain.

"Prince, you must make the decision for the Crown Princess. I accompanied the Crown Princess to check the accounts today and met the Third Miss of the Jiang family. She actually said that Yuquan Villa was all hers. Because the Crown Princess moved the peony flowers away, she got angry..." Feicui said angrily:

"I don't know how much grievances the Crown Prince's Consort has suffered in the Jiang family. When faced with such bullying, the Crown Prince's Consort just swallowed her anger and pretended not to hear it."

Xie Lingxi's eyes were slightly cold.

But... swallowing one's anger in silence? What does this have to do with Jiang Rong?

She dares to say harsh words to me.

It seems that she doesn't want to break up with the second wife now, and seems to be planning something.

He didn't interfere and ruin her plans.

But I can collect a small interest for her first.

"Since they like to rob people so much, then we should reciprocate..." Xie Lingxi's eyes flashed with a hint of sarcasm:

"Check the shops under the name of the second branch of the Jiang family and rob them."

Xiao Nanxing took the order and left. He thought, considering the young master's wealth and status, it was really a compliment for them to be interested in the Jiang family's small fortunes.

Feicui happily returned to Jiang Rong and secretly took credit for her master:

"Princess, those who treat you badly, the prince will teach them a lesson for you!"

Jiang Rong was reading the account book under a lamp, and didn't understand what she meant. He smiled and nodded, "Yes."

Xie Lingxi always protected her, and in this life, she would also protect Xie Lingxi well.

…

March 9th, the ninth day of Jiang Rong and Xie Lingxi’s wedding.

According to the rules of the arranged marriage, the two of them should enter the palace together today to pay their respects to the Queen Mother and express their gratitude.

Inside the Cining Palace.

There was laughter and joy at this time.

"Since this 'National Beauty' came to my house, I have taken good care of it, looking forward to its blooming every day. It didn't bloom earlier or later, but it bloomed today when my mother held a peony banquet..." A beautiful woman said with a smile:

"This beauty should be presented to the Queen Mother! I wonder if the Queen Mother likes it?"

"Anyang, you really know how to make me happy." The Queen Mother smiled from ear to ear and looked at her little daughter lovingly:

"I am naturally happy for your kindness."

At this moment, the eunuch outside the door came in and reported: "Your Majesty, the Northern Prince and his wife are here to express their gratitude."

"Call them in," said the Queen Mother.

Princess Anyang's eyes flashed with a hint of hidden coldness. Oh, Jiang Rong is here.