"It's getting late, let's pack up and get settled."
Jiang Shuyue stood up and reached for her waist, then paused. "Look at my memory. Ah Hui wrote me a letter, but after Nangong Zeyue got involved when I got home, I completely forgot about it."
"Miss, please take it out and let me see. Miss Hui'er's calligraphy is also quite good."
Urged by Qiuju, Jiang Shuyue took the letter out of her bosom.
"From now on, Hui'er should be addressed as Princess Kang."
“What you say is true, Miss. I haven’t quite grasped it yet.”
Unfolding the letter, Jiang Shuyue quickly scanned it. Besides greetings, the letter also expressed gratitude and longing.
Sister, thanks to your careful guidance, I have learned that women should also have independent thoughts and personalities, instead of just being a parasitic vine. The Prince treats Hui'er very well, and I will keep the painting you gave me carefully.
At the end of the letter, Su Hui specifically mentioned that King Kang had recovered very well and was no different from a healthy man.
Qiuju read the letter a little slowly. After Qiuju finished reading it, Jiang Shuyue said, "The prince and she are deeply in love. They should have a little prince soon."
"Miss and young master will get married in March. It's still possible for her to get pregnant this year and give birth next year."
Jiang Shuyue glanced at Qiu Ju's stomach. "Are you pregnant?"
"No, I didn't plan to have it so soon, but now I do. Miss's wedding date has been set, so I can finally relax. And my wife's spirit can rest in peace now."
Mentioning Madam Qiuju's name brought tears to her eyes. Madam was kind and gentle. If Madam were still alive, Miss Qiuju's life would have taken a very different path.
Lan'er prepared hot water for Jiang Shuyue to wash up, and Qiuju asked while helping her wash up, "Miss, should we buy the wedding dress from a tailor shop or have it made by an embroiderer?"
"I'll buy some brocade and crimson silk tomorrow and have the embroiderer make it. It doesn't need to be too complicated."
The fabrics and embroidery in the clothing shop were mediocre, so it was inconvenient to have a grand wedding. However, the wedding dress still needed to be made well. Jiang Shuyue didn't lack money, so she wouldn't make herself suffer.
“Miss, to avoid that person causing trouble, I suggest sending out the wedding invitations later.”
Qiu Ju's suggestion coincided with Jiang Shuyue's, and the person she was referring to was naturally the Emperor.
Jiang Shuyue rubbed her temples. "That's what I was planning too. Besides, there aren't many guests. Let's prepare the wedding dress first, and we can prepare the other items by the end of February or the beginning of March."
Qiuju asked a few more questions, and only left after seeing Jiang Shuyue change into her nightgown.
Lying on the bed, Jiang Shuyue touched the jade pendant around her neck and held it in her palm.
I thought to myself that I should try to find out where this warm jade came from if I had the chance in the future.
If the family is kind and virtuous, then let Nangong Zeyue reunite with her relatives. If not, then don't reveal that Nangong Zeyue is the owner of the jade pendant.
She imagined that in the future, someone would be there to share her life, raise children, and grow old with her.
Perhaps on the day I die peacefully, I will open my eyes and find myself back in the modern world.
My thoughts drifted away, and my eyelids grew heavy.
...
That night, Xiao Jingzhao was busy in the imperial study until the fourth watch.
Upon receiving the message from Lin Xiangzhi of Jiangzhou, the emperor was furious.
Unexpectedly, Wanling's scarce mineral resources are being devoured by termites, and the annual income from water transport is nearly one-tenth of Wanling's total annual tax revenue.
Xiao Jingzhao immediately summoned the cabinet ministers to the imperial study for an overnight meeting.
The ministers were also shocked when they learned of this news.
One minister was furious and volunteered to thoroughly investigate the matter of the Jiangzhou ore.
Xiao Jingzhao remembered that Lin Xiangzhi was still in Jiangzhou. The letter mentioned that many officials in Jiangzhou had been involved, and the inside story could not be fully revealed yet.
He immediately decided to have his ministers amend the laws of Wanling, adding all kinds of minerals, including lime.
Another imperial edict was drafted, ordering Guo Baoxian to return to the capital to report on his duties, and it was sent out of the capital overnight by fast horses.
The next morning, as soon as Qiuju stepped out of the door, she saw Nangong Zeyue standing outside the courtyard gate.
Seeing Qiuju come out, Nangong Zeyue took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket. "Miss Qiuju, here is a thousand taels of silver notes. I'm not home, so please help me arrange everything needed for the wedding."
"This, young master, you should give this to young lady instead." Qiuju hesitated and did not take it.
Last night, Miss briefly explained what needed to be prepared. The manor has everything: wedding dress fabric, bridal chamber decorations, and the number of guests for the banquet can be counted on two fingers. Even a thousand taels wouldn't be enough to cover it all.
"Moon Lady drank a couple of extra cups last night. Don't disturb her. Let her sleep a little longer. I have to go back to the military camp immediately. Please take care of Qiu Ju."
Nangong Zeyue pushed the silver notes forward, her attitude leaving no room for refusal.
Qiuju knew that Nangong Zeyue didn't have much money. Where could he borrow so many silver notes in just one night?
I thought of Nangong Zeyue's former reputation as a master thief.
Qiu Ju was startled, seeing the silver notes that Nangong Zeyue handed her like a raging flood.
"Young master, you...you haven't gone back to your old ways, have you?!"
While Qiu Ju was still in a daze, Nangong Zeyue stuffed the silver note into Qiu Ju's hand.
With an innocent look on her face, she said, "Miss Qiuju has wronged me. Yueniang said that thieves are not upright enough, and I have long since given up my life of crime."
"Then what is this?" Qiu Ju held up the silver note in her hand.
Nangong Zeyue took a step back and said, "This is what I got from my senior brother last night. It's not much, but it's good if it can do something. I'm a man, and I can't let Yue Niang spend all the money on my wedding. If that gets out, how will I be able to stand in the capital?"
"You scared me to death, young master. Don't worry, I know how to explain it to you."
Qiu Ju was genuinely worried that Nangong Zeyue had gone off to be a thief again.
In the past, it was understandable that he robbed the rich to help the poor, but this time it's different. It's a joyous occasion, so the money spent must be completely spent.
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