Chapter 6: Spring Breeze Disappears

Shen Zhilan was stunned. She didn't expect Jiang Yuzhu to be so erratic and not even give her a bit of face.

She bowed her eyes and said in a soft voice, "Zhilan is about the same age as my cousin's wife. I thought she had a lot to talk about, so she shamelessly stayed in Xie's house for a while."

After saying that, Shen Zhilan paused and said meaningfully: "My cousin also agreed."

What she meant was that although Jiang Yuzhu was the hostess, the Xie Mansion was not the Jiang family after all.

Shen Zhilan is Xie Zhao's relative, not Jiang Yuzhu's.

When Jiang Yuzhu heard this, there was a smile in her eyes, without any anger at all.

Shen Zhilan is not only a green tea, but also a scheming green tea. When they met for the first time, she used Xie Zhao to pressure her.

But, would Jiang Yuzhu be afraid?

“Ms. Shen, although you and I are of similar age, I have been married for three years.”

As women in the harem, Jiang Yuzhu and Shen Zhilan are not in the same camp.

If Shen Zhilan wanted to get close to someone, she had found the wrong person.

"Are you staying in Xie's house for your marriage?"

The Shen family agreed to allow their eldest daughter, who had reached marriageable age, to visit relatives in Beijing. The purpose was self-evident.

He checked into Xie's house without saying hello. Could he be coming for Xie Zhao?

Jiang Yuzhu thought about it and realized that the male protagonist's charm was unmatched and there were always women falling for him.

It’s a pity that Xie Zhao was devoted to his career and had no interest in beauty, so he was alone until his death.

Anyway, Jiang Yuzhu doesn't believe that a man is not interested in a woman. Either he has someone he loves, or he is a homosexual.

Thinking about how she was still writing short essays to criticize other book friends before she traveled through time, Jiang Yuzhu was angry that she did not do well in the argument.

Hearing Jiang Yuzhu mention marriage, Shen Zhilan blushed and responded, "Yes."

After rebirth, Shen Zhilan is determined to marry her cousin by all means. This is the regret left over from her previous life, but also her obsession.

The glimpse of Xie Zhao on the way to the morning court had already been imprinted in her heart.

Even if she was thick-skinned, Shen Zhilan had to find a way to stay, and she was ready to be embarrassed by Jiang Yuzhu.

Unexpectedly, after waiting for a while, Jiang Yuzhu served tea and saw the guest off.

Shen Zhilan left the main courtyard, still feeling a little dizzy.

Seeing this, the maid Xia'er whispered in Madam's ear, "Miss, I just heard from the maid in Madam's courtyard that Madam is going back to her parents' home for a short stay."

The mistress of the house is not at home, which is good news for Shen Zhilan.

"Are you sure?"

Shen Zhilan got the convenience, but she was not happy at all.

Thinking about her past life, Jiang Yuzhu had an affair but still used the title of Madam Xie. Even though her cousin was successful, she was still ridiculed.

In order to insult Xie Zhao, someone even presented him with a green hat at the banquet to humiliate him.

Why does Jiang Yuzhu do that?

Shen Zhilan felt indignant for Xie Zhaoming. Her coming to the mansion was something that had never happened in her previous life. Shouldn’t Jiang Yuzhu make things difficult for her since she was now allowed into the mansion?

Jiang Yuzhu ignored her, and didn't care about Xie Zhao at all. Shen Zhilan felt sad and helpless.

It feels like finding an opponent and preparing for a do-or-die battle, but the opponent doesn't take you seriously.

Before noon, Jiang Yuzhu took Hongli and Hongfeng out, leaving Hongxiu and Hongjin at home.

As soon as he left the house, Hong Feng, holding a small notebook in his hand, reminded him, "Madam, today is the day when the first opera troupe in the capital, the entire troupe of Xiao Taohong, will perform. The ticket price is three hundred taels of silver. If you don't go, the money will not be refunded."

My wife not only booked the tickets, but also invited some good sisters she knew to join us.

"Is that true?"

Jiang Yuzhu thought carefully and realized that the ticket was booked more than a month ago.

It’s because Xiao Taohong is too popular and is highly praised by the ladies and young ladies in Beijing.

Some time ago, Xiao Taohong had been kept in the palace to perform opera, and just left the palace the day before yesterday.

Jiang Yuzhu closed her eyes. The original owner was domineering and naturally needed followers. The one she had an appointment with today was Zhao Fendie, one of her good sisters who shared the same interests with her.

Near noon, dozens of carriages were parked outside the teahouse, and all the seats were occupied.

When Jiang Yuzhu arrived, Zhao Fendie was already waiting in the private room, staring at the teacup with boredom.

"Yuzhu, you are finally here. I was just wondering whether to go to Xie's house to deliver a letter to you."

Zhao Fendie got goosebumps when she mentioned Xie Mansion.

Xie Zhao was the Jingzhao Yin and was in charge of the capital's defense.

Some time ago, a relative of the Zhao family had a quarrel with someone and was retaliated against. His head was cut off and only a layer of skin was left on his neck.

It is said that in court, Xie Zhao took out needle and thread and sewed her relative's head.

When Zhao Fendie found out about this, she was so scared that she couldn't sleep well for several nights.

Jiang Yuzhu had heard about it from Zhao Fendie, and couldn't help but smile: "Fendie, it's just a message, just inform the people in the mansion."

Xie Zhao was only in his twenties, but he had already held the third-rank official rank. Among the officials in the capital, he was one of the fastest promoted.

In the original book, the hero is both civil and military, and is also proficient in water conservancy, medicine, astronomy, etc. He is capable of everything.

This is the main reason why Jiang Yuzhu seeks stability.

What a good male protagonist! He doesn’t care about the grassland above his head and is focused on his career. He is simply a model worker who is busy with all kinds of things every day!

As long as Jiang Yuzhu doesn't die, she will be honored as a first-class official in the future because of her husband.

Another thing is that his biological father Jiang Fulu is a treacherous official with serious corruption. If his corruption is uncovered, the whole family will suffer.

Jiang Yuzhu is domineering and relies on the Jiang family for support, but she cannot let Xie Zhao get away with it. Xie Zhao has to clean up her mess.

After Jiang Yuzhu sat down, Zhao Fendie served snacks.

Before the entire German class appeared, the two sisters leaned against each other and chatted.

Zhao Fendie held her chin with both hands, hesitated for a while and asked: "Yuzhu, Brother Jiang hasn't been back to Beijing for a while, right?"

"Yes, my second brother went to the south to check the accounts."

Most of the Jiang family's business is under the name of Mrs. Jiang Chen.

Every year before the New Year, Jiang Huaiqing would go to the Jiangnan area and would not return until around the twelfth lunar month.

Realizing that Zhao Fendie was in a bad mood, Jiang Yuzhu tried hard to recall.

The Zhao and Jiang families live next to each other. Zhao Fendie and the Jiang brothers and sisters grew up together and have a childhood sweetheart relationship.

Influenced by the atmosphere of the Jiang family, or perhaps brainwashed, Zhao Fendie always regarded Jiang Yuzhu as her best sister.

There should be no affair between Zhao Fendie and Jiang Huaiqing.

Is there something that Jiang Yuzhu doesn't know?

Before she could ask, Zhao Fendie had already said clearly: "I met Brother Jiang Er a while ago, and heard that he was going to Jiangnan, so I asked him to help with a little favor."

Zhao Fendie did not hide anything from her good sister. She asked Jiang Huaiqing to buy some Spring Breeze for her.

Jiang Yuzhu blinked. Hearing the name, she felt that it was not a good thing.

"Oh, it's what makes women happy."

Zhao Fendie sent the maid away and whispered in Jiang Yuzhu's ear, "You know my husband is not very good. He can't even last for an incense stick. I haven't experienced the joy of the boudoir!"

Zhao Fendie despised men for being useless and was bound by the reputation of being a woman, so she had to figure out unconventional ways.

After much thought, she saw a travelogue that recorded the despicable Chunfeng Yishisan used by the Jiangnan Skinny Horse Club, and entrusted Jiang Huaiqing to buy it.

Jiang Yuzhu was embarrassed. She finally understood why the original owner and Zhao Fendie were good sisters.

She patted Zhao Fendie's shoulder and said, "If you need it urgently, I have a recipe for the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Soup."