Seeing that she had brought up going to her fiefdom, Mo Yunhan's mood improved considerably.
He smiled and nuzzled her cheek.
“That place is mild in winter and cool in summer, and all kinds of flowers can grow there. I have people arrange to transport them there in batches, as well as the wine, nothing will be missing.”
Jiang Qingwan nodded with great satisfaction.
"Alright, I'll go out for a stroll today and buy some unusual things to take with me."
At that moment, Ye Qi walked over.
"My lord, it's almost time."
Mo Yunhan nodded.
Fearing that Jiang Qingwan might overthink things, he added another sentence.
"Fang Mingxin is the Emperor's man, so his words shouldn't be taken seriously. You don't need to worry about it."
He left only after she agreed.
Qinghui walked to Jiang Qingwan's side.
“Your Highness, I am still worried. Otherwise, I will go to Fengya Pavilion and kill Yun Xiaoran to prevent future troubles.”
Jiang Qingwan rubbed her forehead.
"That ghost fetus is very strange. If you kill the mother, it will be born directly, and who knows what kind of trouble it will cause. Let's wait and see."
Just then, Lian'er brought over the freshly made fruit stand.
The fruit stall used fresh seasonal fruits, which were crystal clear and very appetizing.
Jiang Qingwan pinched one and put it in her mouth. It was sweet but not cloying, and very delicious.
"Many of the flowers in the backyard are edible. Lian'er, take some time to pick them and make flower cakes."
Lian'er was taken aback.
"Miss, those flowers are very expensive."
Jiang Qingwan waved her hand.
"It's alright. The petals will inevitably fall off during the long journey, and it would be a waste not to eat them. If there are any that are not edible but have a nice color, they can be made into lip rouge, lipstick, or sewed into sachets, which will surely smell wonderful."
Qing Sui understood the meaning behind it.
"Has the princess decided to go to her fiefdom?"
Jiang Qingwan ate a piece of fruit, her gaze thoughtfully fixed on the sky.
The sky is clear and cloudless at this moment, without a trace of gloom.
"Even if I don't go, your prince will find a way to make me go. You'd better prepare in advance."
Lian'er thought it made sense; it would be a waste to let those flowers go to waste.
"By the way, Miss, that pot of 'Myriad Colors' already has flower buds, and it should be in full bloom in a while."
"Yeah?"
Jiang Qingwan was pleasantly surprised.
She's been busy lately and rarely goes to the backyard to take care of things.
The other flowers are fine; a florist comes to check on them regularly.
That pot of vibrant colors was tended by Lian'er and Li Dou.
She carried the fruit to the backyard.
“Li Dou, come with me to take a look. If it’s growing well, we can take it to Fu An’an today.”
...
Inside the residence of Marquis Weiyuan.
The butler led Liu Ruzhi into the main hall.
Marquis Guo Changhong of Weiyuan is practicing Tai Chi.
Upon seeing him, she stopped what she was doing, took the handkerchief handed to her by the servant, and wiped her face.
The tone was kind but distant.
"Lord Liu is busy with official duties. What brings you to my residence today?"
Liu Ruzhi bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Lord Marquis."
Guo Changhong waved his hand, dismissing the servants.
Then he said, "Alright, I'm just a retired marquis with no official position or military power, so there's no need for so much formality. Let's get down to business."
Liu Ruzhi didn't exchange any more pleasantries.
"I have come today on important business. I wonder if Prince Guo Hao is at home? There is a murder case, and I would like to ask..."
Before he could finish speaking, Guo Changhong exploded.
He threw down the handkerchief in his hand, ran to the corner, grabbed a stick, and ran to the study.
"That bastard! I'll break his legs."
Liu Ruzhi was startled and quickly chased after him.
Although he was in his prime, he was, after all, just a civil official.
His legwork is really no match for Guo Changhong's.
In the study,
Guo Hao was engrossed in secretly reading the forbidden book.
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of her father storming in with a stick, and she jumped up from her chair in fright.
The forbidden book in his hand fell to the ground. The painting on it was full of charm, depicting a woman sitting by the window with her blouse half open, and nine fox tails flying freely behind her, exuding a thousand kinds of charm.
Guo Changhong was so angry he felt like his lungs were about to explode.
"You bastard, didn't you tell me you were studying? How dare you watch this seductive and wicked stuff?"
Guo Hao jumped several steps away but still couldn't reach the book, so he immediately raised his hand to explain.
"Dad, I'm just balancing work and rest, aren't I?"
"Is this how you balance work and rest?" Guo Changhong swung the stick and slammed it hard on the desk.
Ink and brushes were scattered all over the ground.
Guo Hao wasn't afraid at all. He ran towards the door with a grin, almost bumping into Liu Ruzhi who was chasing after him.
Startled, he immediately dodged backward.
He raised his hand and patted his chest, still feeling a lingering fear.
Only then could he see who it was.
"Master Liu?"
Liu Ruzhi nodded slightly.
"Young Marquis, I have some matters I'd like to verify with you."
Guo Changhong leaned on a cane with one hand, his face turning ashen with anger.
“Lord Liu, if this boy really killed someone, you don’t need to give me face. Just take him away and lock him up in jail.”
Guo Hao was completely confused.
"Father, what nonsense are you spouting? When did I kill anyone?"
Liu Ruzhi quickly echoed her sentiment.
"My lord, you misunderstand. I did not say that the young master committed murder. There is a murder case that I would like to ask if the young master knows any clues."
Guo Changhong breathed a slight sigh of relief and reprimanded in a stern voice,
"When Lord Liu asks you a question, answer honestly and do not conceal anything."
Liu Ruzhi cupped her hands in a respectful gesture towards Guo Changhong.
Turning to Guo Hao, he asked, "That day at Chunxiang Pavilion, you and Qin Run fought fiercely over the title of the Twin Courtesans..."
Before he could even get to the crucial point, Guo Changhong exploded again.
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