Jiang Muyu looked through the remaining things and took out a thick stack of house deeds and land deeds, which took up most of the wooden box.
She only then knew that Liang Qingchen actually owned so many businesses. Most of the shops on South Street were his, and he also owned brothels, restaurants, and music houses scattered throughout the towns of Tianqian...
He even owned a casino, large estates and private residences. Even the hunting grounds outside Beijing were his. It was no exaggeration to say that he was rich enough to rival a country.
Moreover, Mudankou and Ruyifang were actually his businesses. Now, looking back at Bai Mudan's respectful attitude towards her, saying that she owed him a favor was just an excuse. Bai Mudan was clearly his.
He used these mixed industries to establish a covert and strict information network.
No wonder the emperor was so jealous of him, but he didn't dare to dismiss him easily. I'm afraid the emperor didn't know exactly how much power and industry he had, so he didn't dare to act rashly.
It turns out that he is even more secretive than I thought.
If my guess is correct, this is not all of his industry, but only a part of it in Tianqian. He wants to revive the Xia family's Xuancang Kingdom, so his influence in Xuancang must not be underestimated.
He is really amazing, he can make clouds and rain with just a wave of his hand.
But...how did such a powerful person die?
Is it just fate?
Jiang Muyu let out a long sigh. Since he had handed all these things to him, it showed that he trusted him enough and was afraid that he would not live well after his death, so he even explained his funeral affairs so clearly.
She picked up the jade seal and took a look at it. It was undoubtedly his private seal. He gave it to her so that she could use the properties under his name.
Liang Qingchen's thoughts were really thoughtful.
But is Jiang Muyu the kind of person who would just sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor?
She put all the house deeds, land deeds and seals back into the wooden box, locked it again, and hid it in the secret compartment of her study, leaving only the piece of letter.
She would return the letter to him in person.
…
Jiang Muyu locked himself in the study room all night, and the light was on all night.
When the sky turned pale, she finally opened the door and walked out, holding a pile of things.
When Yunyan went up to her, she saw that there was a dark circle around her eyes, her face was haggard and her expression was dazed, it was obvious that she had not slept all night.
She was a little worried: "Madam, what are you doing? Why don't you sleep? What if you get sick?"
"That's fine." Jiang Muyu handed her a booklet and a letter, and instructed: "This is Xia Munansheng's business model. The possible problems and solutions are recorded in detail in the booklet. Tell someone to give it to Qingman. This letter contains some instructions. She will understand after reading it."
Yunyan had a lot of questions in her mind, but she didn't ask them out loud. She just bowed and went back to do her job.
Jiang Muyu then called over a few palace guards, took out a few more envelopes and gave instructions: "Send them out one by one according to the names written on the envelopes."
"Yes." Several guards took the letter one by one and did as instructed.
She sent letters to Jing'an Marquis Mansion, Sui Miao, Shinan Ye, Chu Yu, Liang Jinghe, Nanxing, and Tangtang respectively.
She had been writing all night, explaining every detail of the affairs in the capital.
After arranging all this, she immediately told Yun Ping to pack her bags, and only told her that she needed to travel light as she was going to travel far away, and that she needed to prepare enough food and dry provisions.
She found a set of men's clothes to change into. When she first planned to go to the border, she had already started preparing suitable men's clothes, her own tanning powder, and some things she would need on the road. So her preparations now did not seem hasty.
When Yun Yan sent the letter back, what she saw was Jiang Muyu wearing men's clothes, putting on some makeup, darkening his face to cover the mole at the corner of his eye, and drawing his willow-leaf eyebrows into sword-shaped eyebrows. The edges of his face were clearly outlined with a clear arc, and his long hair was tied up high with a black headband, looking like a young gentleman.
"My lady...what are you doing?"
Jiang Muyu pulled her to him and asked seriously, "Yunyan, are you willing to go to the front with me to rescue Liang Qingchen?"
Yun Yan was stunned for a moment: "Save the prince? What happened to the prince?"
"According to the timeline, he should be fine now, but I am not sure, so I have to rush to his side."
Yunyan heard the mist in the clouds: "What timeline?"
Jiang Muyu was too lazy to explain so much, it was too confusing to sort out, so he just patted her shoulder and said, "You just need to know that he might get into trouble. I'm going to save him. I'm afraid this trip is dangerous. Whether you want to go with me depends on your own willingness. If you don't want to, you can stay in the capital and guard the Rui Palace for me."
Yun Yan smiled and said, "Your Highness, what are you talking about? From the moment the master assigned me to your side, I am yours. Wherever you go, I will go."
"Good girl." Jiang Muyu touched her head and said with a smile: "I have prepared men's clothes here, you can change into them, and then I will help you dress up. The journey is long, and it is really dangerous for women to go out in this world. Even though I have borrowed a lot of people to accompany you for protection, it is safer to show yourself in men's clothes to avoid unnecessary trouble."
"I understand." Yun Yan bowed and retreated.
She looked at the time. It was already bright outside. The guards she had sent to deliver the letter had all returned to report.
This means that the person she borrowed the money from should be arriving soon.
Yun Ping was very efficient and soon packed her luggage and loaded it onto the carriage. After sorting through the luggage, there were only two bundles, containing clothes, dry food, and brocade.
Jiang Muyu also dressed Yunyan up as a man.
After the transformation was completed, Sui Miao came in person with people.
"Your Highness, the Princess." He bowed and said, "Your Highness, the journey is long. The war among the Three Kingdoms is fierce, and there are bandits and refugees everywhere. I have specially selected a group of elite soldiers to accompany you for protection."
Jiang Muyu said softly, "Thank you for your help."
"This is what I should do." He paused and said, "The prince has told me to stay in the capital to handle matters, so it is inconvenient for me to personally escort the queen. These elites are carefully selected. They are all top masters and trustworthy people. The queen can rest assured."
"I believe you can do things reliably. I don't know how long it will take me to come back, so I'll trouble you to take care of the affairs in the capital."
He cupped his hands and said, "Even if the queen doesn't say anything, I will still take good care of the palace."
…
When everything was ready, Jiang Muyu got on the carriage and left the capital.
She was unwilling to wait any longer.
Even if the unresolved matters piled up, she had no time to take care of them. In all these years, she had never had such a strong desire to rush to someone's side.
Even if it means climbing over mountains and crossing ridges, even if the journey is difficult, she will not refuse.