Chapter 14 Jiang Fenghua Begins to Make Her Plans

Meanwhile, the guards from the Su family arrived at the gate of the Jiang family mansion, claiming they were looking for Prince Heng and that they had a letter to deliver to him personally.

"Which Su family are you from? My family is celebrating a happy occasion today, and my master has ordered that we do not receive guests." The doorman finished speaking and was about to close the door.

"I have important business with Prince Heng at General Su's residence in the south of the city." The guard spoke with a hint of arrogance.

The doorman's name was Jiang Huan. He had been taken in by the Jiang family since he was a child. He was literate and could not stand arrogant people. He also had a temper. He only knew that today was the Third Miss's homecoming and no one was allowed to disturb her. He also thought that the other party had introduced himself as the Su General's Mansion in the south of the city. Wasn't this the same mansion that he and Sister Lianye had visited?

He overheard Sister Lianye mutter, "So Miss Su is Prince Heng's lover!"

"Could it be that Miss Su is here to deliver a message to His Highness Prince Heng?" He understood immediately and thought to himself, "This is bad..."

The doorman smiled at him first, then said, "Since you are looking for the Prince, I will go and inform him right away. Please wait a moment. Do you need me to pass on the letter you have?"

The young lady instructed that the letter be delivered to Prince Heng personally, but he said, "No need, I will give it to the prince myself when I see him."

Jiang Huan tiptoed to Jiang Fenghua's side and said, "Third Miss, someone has come to the door. They say they are from General Su's residence."

Jiang Fenghua smiled calmly. Su Tingwan was really too impatient to wait any longer and even sent someone to her door. Was she so eager to marry Xie Shang? In her previous life, she married into the Heng Prince's mansion as a concubine and became the apple of Xie Shang's eye.

If Xie Shang delays his departure in this life, the person he cherishes most will cause trouble.

At this moment, Hongxiu brought news that Su Tingwan had packed her bags and gone to Shili Pavilion outside the city.

Jiang Fenghua said calmly, "What a show!"

Just then, Lianye rushed in and whispered, "Your Highness, Consort Su has left the palace with the imperial decree of marriage bestowed by the Emperor..."

Jiang Fenghua remembered that in her previous life, Consort Su did not interfere in this matter. Xie Shang and Su Tingwan were deeply in love, and their wedding was grand. However, it was not a marriage bestowed by the Emperor. Neither the Emperor nor the Empress recognized Su Tingwan's entry into the Heng Prince's mansion, so naturally she could not be included in the royal register. After Xie Shang ascended the throne, he disregarded etiquette and made her Empress.

In this life, having gained the Emperor's approval, things are vastly different. They caught her completely off guard. Whether it's due to the butterfly effect of her rebirth or some other reason, in this life, she will not allow Su Tingwan to marry into the Heng Prince's mansion in a grand and glorious manner.

Hongxiu continued, "The prince is drunk. Should I add some more to his drink so he can sleep until tomorrow morning? If she wants to leave, let her go as far away as possible. If the prince doesn't go looking for her, let's see what she does..."

Jiang Fenghua stopped him, saying, "We mustn't do that. The person the prince cherishes is leaving. If he doesn't go after her, it will be my fault. Besides, how could she bear to leave behind the wealth and honor that are within her grasp? Rather than letting them be entangled and yearning for each other, let them have a passionate love affair. Life is short, let's not leave any regrets."

She would never give Xie Shang a chance to settle scores later; she would make him feel grateful and ashamed towards her.

Hearing her mistress's tone, Hongxiu's forehead creased with disbelief. She couldn't comprehend her mistress's thinking; her husband was going to find another woman, and she...

Does this sound like something a wife would say?

Despite her leg injury, Jiang Fenghua asked as she walked, "Which guest room will Your Highness escort you to rest in?"

"East Courtyard".

"Prepare the carriage, and add two more fast horses," Jiang Fenghua ordered in a deep voice.

Upon arriving at the guest room in the east courtyard, Jiang Fenghua quickly led the guards from the Su family to Xie Shang and then withdrew.

Xie Shang was a little drunk, and with the hangover from last night, he only felt tired, so he took a short nap.

The person before him explained his purpose: "The young lady instructed me to personally deliver the letter to the Prince."

He unfolded Su Tingwan's letter. "Ah Shang, seeing this letter is like seeing you in person... I'm leaving."

After reading the letter, Xie Shang's face darkened, and he felt as if a large part of his heart had been emptied. The thought of Wanwan leaving forever was like a bolt from the blue for him.

At this moment, Jiang Fenghua brought in a bowl of hangover soup and said softly, "Your Highness, please drink the hangover soup first!"

Xie Shang's cold eyes were devoid of any warmth, and he exuded a chilling aura, showing no compassion. He suddenly stood up and overturned the bowl in Jiang Fenghua's hand. The freshly made hangover soup wasn't cold, and it spilled onto her smooth, fair hand, instantly turning it red.

She quickly hid her hand, enduring a slight pain, and said, "I spilled it by accident. Hongxiu, bring me another bowl."

Hongxiu was quick, ladling out another bowl and presenting it to Jiang Fenghua, who covered the back of her hand and said softly, "Give it directly to the Prince!"

Xie Shang was about to get angry, but seeing her like this, he only glanced at her sleeve and said in a deep voice, "You can go back to the manor alone. I have other matters to attend to..."

With that, he strode out the door. Jiang Fenghua chased after him, her brows furrowed with anxiety. "If Your Highness is in a hurry, the Jiang family has two fine steeds that might be able to help you." They had to find Su Tingwan before Consort Su!

Xie Shang ignored him and walked away in a great hurry. His guard, Lin Feng, quickly followed, asking, "Master, what terrible thing has happened?"

"Find two fast horses to leave the city." Xie Shang didn't explain. Wanwan was gone; she had returned to the border. He was extremely anxious.

Lin Feng was completely baffled. He turned to look at the princess, who also looked anxious. "Just now, the princess said that there are fast horses in the Jiang residence."

Xie Shang paused and nodded. "Let's go!"

After Xie Shang left, Jiang Fenghua's expression returned to normal. She lifted the scalded area and glanced at it, her eyes alluring, seemingly unconcerned.

Hongxiu said with heartache, "The prince is really something, why is he taking his anger out on our young lady? What does it have to do with our young lady? His hands are all burned red."

Jiang Fenghua's eyes remained calm and expressionless. "Just apply some ointment and it will be fine."

Lianye said with dissatisfaction, "The way the prince looked just now, was it because the sky was about to collapse or the earth was about to sink? Was it really worth his anxiety?"

"Your Highness is a man of strong emotions, and it's only natural that you're anxious about your beloved's departure." Jiang Fenghua was unmoved; she had long since let go of the past. Seeing Xie Shang's impulsiveness, she only found it amusing.

Then she said, "Let's go say goodbye to Father and Mother, and then return to the Prince's Mansion!"

The two maids exchanged a glance: If Miss doesn't like Prince Heng, why is she marrying him?

The young lady's ambition lies not in romantic love, but in caring for all people in the world.

Neither of them could understand why the young lady, at such a beautiful age, didn't yearn for a beautiful love, and that was all they could think of.

Jiang Fenghua came out of the Jiang residence. It was still early. She said to Lianye, "Tell Tan Wanqing that her sister's revenge can be taken today. As long as it makes her feel better, that's fine. Also, inform the spies left in the Su residence that they can be withdrawn."

Lianye's eyes lit up instantly. "We're going to make our move ahead of time? Really? That corrupt official should have died long ago."

Jiang Fenghua remained noncommittal, but she would become a stumbling block on Xie Shang and Su Tingwan's path to becoming a couple.

In this life, they will all become her stepping stones.