"Wan'er, are you going out again today?" Mother Yan asked, watching her daughter enjoying her meal.
"Yes, Mother, I'm going out for a walk today."
"Wan'er, the wedding is approaching. You should stay home and wait for your wedding. Please try to stay home as much as possible these days," Mother Yan advised, worried that something might happen to her daughter if she went out. Besides, her daughter was getting married soon, and she wanted to spend more time with her.
"I understand, Mother. After I leave today, I won't go out again. I'll stay in the manor and keep you company," Yan Wan said with a smile.
How could Yan Wan not feel her mother's reluctance to part with her? While she was still in the Yan family, she could spend more time with her parents. After marrying Ji Mohan, she would have to contend with the plot and might be too busy to attend to anything else.
I had originally planned not to go out anymore, but someone from Yanji Hot Pot Restaurant sent me a message that Jingxi had written to me, so I had to go out and check it out today.
"Mother, I've finished eating. I'm leaving now. I'll come back this afternoon to have dinner with you." With that, Yan Wan rushed off like a gust of wind.
"Wan'er, slow down," Mother Yan instructed.
"I know, Mother." Yan Wan's voice came from afar outside the courtyard gate.
"Oh, this child," Mother Yan chuckled.
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Yanji Hot Pot
"Uncle Li, take the things to my private room," Yan Wan said to Li Guang, who was standing next to her, as she walked to the top of the stairs.
"Yes, sir, have someone bring it over immediately," Li Guang said respectfully.
"Okay." Yan Wan went straight up the stairs and pushed open the door to go inside.
In less than a quarter of an hour, Yan Wan received the letter. The messenger was Gu Yu. As Yan Wan opened the letter, she thought to herself, "This Li Guang is a shrewd man. He is indeed clever. No wonder he was able to rise to prominence in the chaotic world."
"Wan'er, it's as if I'm seeing you in person as I read this."
By the time you read this letter, I will have already embarked on my return journey. As you said, this trip to Jiangnan was exceptionally dangerous. Thanks to your reminder, I was on high alert and avoided several risks. Although I suffered some injuries, they were not fatal. So don't worry, I'm fine.
I have seen all your letters. You are managing the shop in the capital very well. I can confidently entrust my back to you. You are my most loyal partner and my friend.
I recently traveled to Jiangnan and saw some unique scenery. I also met some special people. He also came to the capital. I will introduce you to him when I return. I believe you will become friends.
However, Wan'er, I wonder if you remember that I mentioned before that I had another reason for going to Jiangnan, but I didn't say it in the end. Now, it's not too late for me to say it in this letter. Another reason for my trip to Jiangnan was to avoid the Crown Prince. Because we have run into each other too frequently, I wanted to leave the capital temporarily to see if I could change anything. But unfortunately, I saw him again in Jiangnan.
I don't know whether these things are due to events or human intervention, but it's like a huge net that has trapped me, and I can't break free no matter what I do, which makes me feel terrible.
I still have many things I don't understand, and I'll come back to drink and talk with you. Best wishes! Jingxi
After reading the letter, Yan Wan finally felt a huge weight lifted from her heart. It seemed Jing Xi had gotten through everything safely, which was truly gratifying. Jing Xi mentioned in the letter that there was a special person there, presumably Jiang Bai, who had also come to the capital with Jing Xi? The Crown Prince was also in Jiangnan, yet no word of it had spread in the capital. It seemed the Crown Prince's power was not to be underestimated; she would have to proceed with caution. Although they weren't enemies now, who could say what the future held?
Jiang Bai has also come to the capital. I wonder what choice Jing Xi will make this time?
In the book, shortly after Jingxi's marriage to the Crown Prince, Jingmo dies on the battlefield. To avenge her brother, Jingxi fakes her death and searches for her enemy for three years. During these three years, Jiang Bai stays by Jingxi's side, but ultimately dies protecting her when she seeks revenge. With her revenge fulfilled, Jingxi chooses to return to the palace and become Empress. To compensate Jingxi, the Crown Prince holds a grand wedding, announcing to the entire nation that Jingxi is his Empress.
In the book, after Jiang Bai's death, Jing Xi could only choose the Crown Prince. But now, Jiang Bai has appeared by Jing Xi's side early on. Will Jing Xi still choose the Crown Prince this time?
After all, who wouldn't like a dashing young man like Jiang Bai, who is free-spirited and unrestrained?
"Your Highness, you'd better work hard this time, or your wife will belong to someone else!" Yan Wan thought wickedly (￣y▽￣)~* covering her mouth and chuckling.
In Yan Wan's heart, she actually favored Jiang Bai. After all, Jiang Bai was the most suitable for Jing Xi. Jing Xi yearned for freedom and wanted an unrestrained life, which was something that the Crown Prince Ji Mosheng could not give her, but Jiang Bai, the son of the richest man in Jiangnan, could. He would accompany her to horse racing in the Northwest, to appreciate flowers in Jiangnan, to go boating in Ningbo, and to live an ordinary yet passionate life with Jing Xi.
The original author probably felt that Jiang Bai was too good and was afraid that the male protagonist, Ji Mosheng, couldn't compete with him, so he had to kill him off!
Making others play supporting roles for the sake of the male and female protagonists' happiness is nothing more than using her pen to act "biasedly" in a world she can completely control.
This was true for Yan Wan, Ji Mo Han, and Jiang Bai, but no one asked them how they felt.
Because he's just a supporting character, he doesn't deserve the role. He's merely a tool to advance the story.
"Hoo~" Yan Wan closed her eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. When she opened her eyes again, her gaze was clear and firm.
"Miss, is Miss Jingxi coming back soon?" Gu Yu asked.
"Yes, Jing Xixin said she'll be back soon."
"Guyu, how's your learning going at this hot pot restaurant these days?" Yan Wan asked, looking at Guyu who had lost weight.
"Miss, I've learned quite well. Manager Li even praised me for my quick learning!" Gu Yu said happily.
"Hmm, it seems you've learned quite well over the past month. Is the shop Uncle Li was looking at almost finished with renovations?"
"Yes, Miss, Manager Li said it will be completely repaired in five or six days, and we can open for business as soon as we choose an auspicious day."
"Well, Guyu, study hard for a while longer, and you'll be the manager of the new shop."
"Miss, isn't this too fast? I'm not qualified enough," Gu Yu said in surprise.
"You've been studying theoretical knowledge all along. Being a shopkeeper in the past will allow you to apply the theory to practice, which will help you master it more quickly. Don't worry."
"Miss, I understand. I will try my best." Gu Yu encouraged herself with full confidence.
"Yes, yes, I believe our Manager Gu will succeed." Yan Wan smiled and encouraged Gu Yu. After she and Ji Mo Han got married, a severe drought would be coming to the Northwest. At that time, Ji Mo Han, Jing Xi and she would all set off for the area, while Gu Yu and Li Guang would stay in the capital as backup. Therefore, Gu Yu had to grow up as soon as possible.
"Thank you, Miss. You are getting married soon. May I accompany you? I would like to see you get married," Gu Yu pleaded.
"Of course, Guyu, go pack your things in a bit, and we'll go home together later," Yan Wan said with a smile, holding Guyu's hand.
"Yes, Miss, I'll go pack my things right away." Gu Yu happily went out to pack her things.
Soon after, Yan Wan and Gu Yu went downstairs together. When they passed Li Guang, Yan Wan stopped and said with a smile, "Uncle Li, I'll take Gu Yu with me for now. I'll send her back after I get married."
"Of course, this old servant would like to congratulate you in advance, Miss, and wish you and His Highness Prince Han a long and happy marriage."
"Thank you, Uncle Li. You and your staff will all come to the wedding banquet. The shop will be closed, and everyone will have a paid day off to celebrate."
"Thank you, Miss. Then this old servant will take them over to ask for a cup of wedding wine."
"Yes, yes, Uncle Li, you must come. You are my family."
"Good, good, good," Li Guang replied happily, perhaps because he was getting old and enjoyed lively scenes.
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