"Come here for a moment, I have something to tell you."

Upon hearing Pei Yanzhi's words, Jiang Shuwan paused for a moment, "..."

They weren't close enough to have anything to say to each other, especially since it was a private conversation they were having behind other people's backs.

"Look, even the young mistress is stunned."

"Young mistress is probably shy. The young master is really something, whispering sweet nothings to her in front of the elders. The couple's relationship is just too good."

Listening to the servants' gossip, Jiang Shuwan awkwardly tugged at the corners of her mouth.

She was the one who spread the rumor that the Crown Prince was so fond of her.

Even in front of Pei Yanzhi, her face burned with embarrassment.

It feels like constantly telling the boss that you're his confidant, only to find the boss staring at you expressionlessly from behind when you turn around.

Even Jiang Shuwan, who has a thick skin, couldn't take it anymore.

That said.

She spread rumors to gain an advantage; Pei Yanzhi probably won't hold it against her...

"The groom has been caught."

"A groom? What groom?"

Hearing Xiao Quanchen's words, Jiang Shuwan didn't react for a moment. After a few seconds of stunned silence, she remembered that the coachman Pei Yanzhi mentioned was the one who betrayed his itinerary. That coachman had no relatives or friends and had run away long ago when Pei Yanzhi went to Xiangguo Temple. In all the world, she never expected that Pei Yanzhi would be able to find him!

Thinking about it, Jiang Shuwan took a deep breath, and the map of the Great Jing Kingdom automatically popped into her mind.

The capital city of Dajing is vast and rich in resources, with convenient transportation in all directions. As the economic and political center of the country, it is possible to travel from the capital to four major cities and countless smaller towns.

The small town has little population movement, so any outsiders can be easily identified; the grooms have most likely gone to the big city.

Entering a big city requires various procedures and travel permits. If you can't get in through the official channels, you can become a homeless vagrant. After all, in this day and age, there are many people who can't afford to eat and wander around, especially in the last two years when the economy has been bad.

Migrants are not allowed to enter the city, but since people are the primary productive force at present, some large cities will also recruit migrants or bribe the guards at the gates in order to increase their population and develop.

Anyway, there are a hundred ways to sneak in and even get a household registration.

Therefore, it was very difficult for Pei Yanzhi to find out the whereabouts of the groom.

Moreover, the four major cities are connected to countless towns, so who knows which city the coachman will choose to settle in?

Therefore, Jiang Shuwan never thought of sending someone to find the coachman to prove her innocence.

I never expected Pei Yanzhi to have been investigating all along...

"When did you check? On your wedding night?"

"No, at Xiangguo Temple that day."

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!!! !!! !!! !!!

Jiang Shuwan was completely stunned.

On their wedding night, she revealed all of Jiang Yao's schemes, and she thought that Pei Yanzhi had investigated because of her words that night.

Unexpectedly, he checked it out immediately...

Moreover, this investigation lasted for half a year.

Over the course of six months, she and Pei Yanzhi met and parted quite frequently, yet Pei Yanzhi never revealed a word of it...

They kept their mouths shut, and yet they sent out so many people and resources...

She was wrong. She only thought that the grown-up young powerful man was not to be trifled with, and that he would chase anyone who dared to deceive him to the ends of the earth. Now, he has shown her directly through his actions that no matter who deceives him now or in the future, he will chase them to the ends of the earth.

No wonder he's capable of being a powerful minister!

Awesome!

Jiang Shuwan was immediately impressed.

Jiang Yao is quite something. Of all the noble young men in the capital, she had to scheme against the most powerful one of them.

He not only courted death himself, but also dragged her down with him.

That said.

In this life, Pei Yanzhi brought the coachman back; it must have been the same in the previous life.

No wonder Pei Yanzhi didn't care when Jiang Yao was tormented by the Wen family in her previous life. She thought he was a heartless person. Now that she thinks about it, with witnesses and evidence in hand, what's the point of standing by and doing nothing? Not kicking him while he's down is the greatest mercy.

The powerful minister is indeed not to be trifled with.

As Jiang Shuwan lowered her eyes, various thoughts flashed through her mind, and then she heard a gentle voice.

I misunderstood you, I'm sorry.

Her voice was soft and gentle. If Pei Yanzhi used to speak to her with a cold, indifferent tone, now it was like a spring breeze thawing the ice.

"Oh...oh oh..."

Jiang Shuwan nodded a beat later.

She was a little taken aback when such a powerful person apologized to her.

Moreover, the other party was a minor official who had always been indifferent to her.

The boss is so willing to admit his mistakes and correct them; Xiao Quanchen is really something.

Jiang Shuwan's favorability towards Pei Yanzhi immediately increased.

In this day and age, such a good boss is a rare find.

She suddenly felt a little embarrassed. She had been worried that once her scheming cousin entered the mansion, Pei Yanzhi's love-struck mind would take over, and she would be in a very passive position.

Looking back now, I wonder if I was being a bit petty and judging others by my own standards...

However, when you're in the business world, it's always good to have multiple options.

Jiang Shuwan remained steadfast in her goal of becoming the president of the Beijing Chamber of Commerce, and then she heard Pei Yanzhi speak.

"I'm afraid I won't be back for two months from this study trip. If you need anything, you can ask your grandmother or write to me."

"Can you still communicate while studying abroad?" Jiang Shuwan asked subconsciously. "Aren't you going to the south? I heard that the grass there is taller than a person, and the mountain roads are complicated. It must be very difficult to communicate."

"Leaving aside the twenty students, all the students who traveled to study under the emperor were sons of powerful and influential people in the capital."

I understand.

For Celestial Dragons, communication is never a problem, no matter how expensive or laborious it is.

"Alright, I understand. Have a safe journey, Your Highness."

Pei Yanzhi nodded, glanced at her, and then turned and left.

"Wan, you're a good girl. It's all thanks to your thoughtfulness in making him the purse. Yanzhi is good too; before he left, he even told his old woman to take good care of you."

Old Madam Pei walked up to Jiang Shuwan at some point, took her hand, and smiled broadly, her eyes full of joy.

That look in his eyes... it's like he's teasing a young couple...

Jiang Shuwan twitched the corners of her mouth. She helped Old Madam Pei back to rest, but halfway there she suddenly remembered something.

What did Pei Yanzhi just say?

Does he say I can write to him if I encounter difficulties?

? ? ? ?

What?!

Jiang Shuwan was full of questions. Even after returning to the courtyard, she still didn't understand what he meant, so she simply stopped trying to guess.

At her desk, Jiang Shuwan was looking at her private treasury's financial report. All the cash she could use and the money she earned from her shops, except for what she kept for working capital, she used to buy shops on Donglin Street.

Nowadays, all the shops on Donglin Street are owned by Jiang Shuwan, except for a few that were asking for ridiculously high prices.

She also bought the Song family's shop on Donglin Street.

A shop can support three generations. If a family like the Song family has to sell their shop, you can imagine how difficult their situation has been recently.

"Miss, shouldn't we make a move? If we don't, I feel the Song family will be devoured by the Zhou family and Nanshi..."

While pouring tea, Qingxing offered suggestions from the side.

"No rush, let's wait two more days."

Qingxing was a little confused. "Wait two more days? If we wait two more days, will the Song family be nothing but an empty shell?"