It is common knowledge that the crown prince is in charge of the state affairs.
The crown prince's ascension to the throne is a foregone conclusion.
When the Crown Prince's Palace fully took over the administration of the Dayu Dynasty, Zhu Changyan's position became unshakeable. This was the greatest guarantee set up by the ancestors in the primogeniture system to ensure the rights and interests of the Crown Prince.
This is also why the other princes were so eager to take action on the day the crown prince was officially appointed.
No one in the entire Da Yu region wanted to offend the Crown Prince, and Liu Ergou didn't dare either.
He initially tried to struggle, shouting that Jiang Sheng dared to impersonate the Crown Prince's sister, but when he saw the bright Crown Prince's waist token, he completely wilted and went limp.
The divorce went smoothly, and the woman named Da Mi moved into the compound with her daughter. Jiu Zhen Fang also began to select and buy shops in full swing.
With Fengjing's experience as a precedent, it was almost entirely easy to copy it.
Jiang Sheng had to constantly deal with the curious onlookers, such as Jiang San and Jiang Si, who would ask, "Miss, your waist tag is really pretty. Did His Highness the Crown Prince give it to you? Let us see it, or even just touch it."
"Go away, go away." She put her hands on her hips. "That is the Crown Prince's token. There is only one of its kind in the world. Holding it high is like the Crown Prince himself is present."
"Just one?" Jiang Si was a little disappointed. "His Highness the Crown Prince gave you the token, so what do you have to prove yourself with?"
This time, Jiang Sheng didn't need to answer.
Jiang San, standing to the side, looked at his inseparable brother with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot.
Does the crown prince still need to prove himself?
Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye, and the preparations for Jiuzhenfang are almost complete.
This time, Jiang Sheng was very wealthy and generous. Whether it was the courtyard for the workers to live in or the four shops occupied by Jiuzhenfang, he purchased them directly with official documents.
The answer is that the price is reasonable, much cheaper than Fengjing.
Rice is just like Miao Zhaoying back then—diligent, capable, and devoted.
When she heard that the workshop was willing to hire unfortunate women seeking divorce, she was overjoyed and wept tears of joy. At the same time, she did not forget to contact several other women who were also suffering.
If someone is thinking about divorce, give them a helping hand; if not, don't force them.
After signing the contract and learning the skills, you can quickly get started making it.
On the day Jiuzhenfang opened, a young man surnamed Xu also came to help. Da Ya glanced at him shyly and hurriedly turned around and went inside.
Young men and women of the right age, how easily can sparks fly?
Jiang Sheng looked suspicious and thoughtful.
Before she could figure it out, Miao Zhaoying came over hesitantly, as if she had something to say but couldn't open her mouth several times.
"Auntie, are you getting married too?" Jiang Sheng couldn't help but think of Daya.
Miao Zhaoying came to her senses and spat on the ground a few times. "What are you saying, boss? I'm about to become a grandmother, how can I have such unlucky thoughts?"
“Then you…” Jiang Sheng scratched his head.
"Good boss, I wanted to ask you, do you have a candidate for the manager of Jiuzhenfang in Luoyang?" Miao Zhaoying asked shyly. "Do you think I, your aunt, am qualified?"
So that's why.
Jiang Sheng immediately laughed, "Aunt Miao, Aunt Miao, I didn't hire a manager at Jiuzhenfang at all. If you're willing to stay, that would be best. If you're not, I'll have to send someone from Fengjing."
Miao Zhaoying was overjoyed, "I thought you were worried about me being a woman and didn't feel at ease."
“Aunt, what are you saying?” Jiang Sheng said earnestly. “I am a woman, and Aunt Zhang is a woman too. There are things in this world that men can do, and women can do too. I have seen your abilities, and I am at ease entrusting you with them.”
In small shops, women are often seen handling money and keeping accounts, while large restaurants and shops are almost always run by men, as if only men are qualified to strategize and control the overall situation.
But given a chance, women are capable of holding up half the sky.
Ultimately, all that's missing is an opportunity.
Jiang Sheng didn't stay in Luoyang County for long. After Jiuzhenfang officially opened, she took Jiang San and Jiang Si back to the capital.
Before leaving, Daya saw her off with great reluctance.
Jiang Sheng, in a condescending and arrogant tone, said, "Sister Daya, you need to be careful when you marry. If that Xu fellow bullies you, just tell me. All the aunts and uncles in our Jiuzhenfang can drown him with their spit."
The young man in the distance flinched.
Daya nodded with tears in her eyes, "I remember, Master, please take care too."
The wheels rolled on and on, from Luoyang Prefecture to Fengjing. There were five people on the way there, and three on the way back.
Before Jiang Sheng could feel melancholy, she was peering out the small window when she overheard passersby talking, "Is the army really coming back? Have they really won?"
"How could that be false? Ten thousand Tartars were annihilated, and several generals made great contributions."
When will it arrive?
"I reckon it'll be in the next day or two."
As the carriage drove away, the chatter faded away.
Jiang Sheng stuck her head out, frozen in place, and after a long while, she burst into cheers, "Third Brother is back! Father is back! I want to go home! Hurry up and go home!"
"Girl, shall we go back to the courtyard first, or back to the Jiang family?" Jiang Si asked naively.
Jiang Sheng froze again, her big eyes darting back and forth, a hurricane raging in her mind.
On one side is my father, and on the other side is my brother.
Jiang San sighed inwardly, glanced at his dim-witted younger brother, and then reveled in his own cleverness and wisdom.
"It depends on the journey... we'll go back to wherever we pass by first." After hesitating for a long time, Jiang Sheng finally gave an answer.
Luoyang Prefecture is located northeast of Fengjing. According to the map, it would be appropriate to take the east gate. However, the actual official road is winding and the route built was the north gate.
The second courtyard occupies a location in the northwest, while the Jiang family mansion is situated in the southeast.
It seems that in the little girl's heart, her older brother, who grew up with her through thick and thin, is still a tiny bit more important than her father.
It's about the length of a fingernail, just a tiny bit.
The carriage sped up, rushing along the official road, and finally arrived at the second courtyard.
Before Jiang Sheng could even cheer, she was told that Fang Heng had not arrived.
She was sullen and turned to head to the Jiang family home, but she did not see the imposing and tall Jiang Jizu.
Only her frail grandmother, sitting in a rocking chair, smiled at her, "Silly girl, last time your father was so eager to see you that he rode at top speed overnight, arriving a few days ahead of the army."
"Don't worry, don't be anxious, we'll be back soon."
"Don't be sad..."
"Sad? I'm not sad." Jiang Sheng misunderstood and explained, "Grandmother, don't worry. I won't be sad that Father couldn't come back early. At most, I'll just feel a little disappointed. I'll wait for Father to come back."
"My dear girl." Old Madam Jiang chuckled softly, tears welling in her eyes. "Then we'll wait together for your father to come back."
The grandmother and grandson snuggled together, exchanging simple everyday words.
With her brothers all busy, Jiang Sheng didn't think about going home.
It was the army that had been slow to return that kept her lost in thought.
Tan Yue knew exactly what was going on, so she sent He Rui out to investigate. He Rui finally got firsthand information and came over with a big smile to report, "Madam, Miss, the general is back, the army is back."
Those who fought on the battlefield have all returned.
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