Chapter 318 What to do?
Li Nanke could understand why Shen Cong didn't want to investigate.
In Shen Cong's heart, His Majesty raised him and treated him like a brother and father.
He was His Majesty's closest relative, so he preferred to maintain the status quo and not confront the fact they suspected.
But this precisely shows that Shen Cong was hesitant, and this hesitation must be because he had found or sensed some kind of information.
Li Nanke said to Gui Liu, "Take good care of the prince in his daily life, and leave the intelligence gathering to me."
Upon returning to the Marquis of Anping's residence, Li Nanke went directly to Huang Sheng and finalized the opening date of Yunqiwu with him.
Two days later, Yunqiwu quietly opened for business.
Because she didn't want others to know that Yunqiwu was her property, Huang Sheng hired another female manager surnamed Yue to handle all the opening matters.
Because at the New Year's Eve palace banquet, the Duchess of Zhenguo, the young mistress of the Wang family, and the Princess of Lanyang had already worn Yun Qiwu's clothes, which attracted a lot of attention.
In addition, the clothing styles in Yunqi Wuli are novel, the embroiderers are skilled, and they also thoughtfully provide door-to-door customization services.
Therefore, Yunqiwu received many orders as soon as it opened.
Manager Yue and his embroiderers constantly shuttled through the inner quarters of wealthy households, gathering a considerable amount of information.
She especially instructed Manager Yue to keep a close eye on the inner quarters of those veteran officials who had served two dynasties.
Li Nanke then had Huang Sheng buy a restaurant in the Hongqiao Night Market, specifically to gather information from the crowds mingling in the night market.
Huang Sheng would compile and organize these messages every day and then give them to Li Nanke.
A small intelligence network is gradually taking shape.
Shen Cong forbade them to continue the investigation, and she didn't have anyone willing to risk infiltrating the imperial tomb, so she had no choice but to resort to this method.
February 2nd passed in the blink of an eye, spring was in full bloom, and the capture of Chen Wang's remaining followers gradually came to an end.
The panic caused by the explosion triggered by Prince Chen gradually subsided.
The water conservancy monitoring station where Li Mu works has officially begun operations.
Li Mu and Zhou Huai'an practically lived on the Bian River, surveying and measuring every day in preparation for starting construction.
Li Nanke has officially begun her life as a tutor.
The residence that Shen Cong chose outside the palace has been renovated, and the emperor personally bestowed a plaque upon it.
Jingxingyuan.
It is taken from the poem "High mountains are to be looked up to, and virtuous conduct is to be followed" in the Book of Songs.
Li Nanke gets up at 5 a.m. every day and first practices martial arts with Nangong Qiang.
After practicing horse stance for several months, Nangong Qiang began to teach her basic boxing techniques and close-quarters defense.
"Once you are familiar with these, I will teach you whip techniques. Once you have mastered them to perfection, you will be able to protect yourself."
After finishing her martial arts practice, she would go to the main courtyard to have breakfast with her grandmother, Madam He.
After having breakfast, I went out to study at Jingxing Academy.
As soon as they entered, Wang Tongyun and Princess Zhaokang came to greet them hand in hand.
"Ke'er, you're here. From today onwards, we can see each other every day."
"Let me tell you this in secret: I don't like listening to the teacher's nagging; it makes my head spin. You'll have to help me with my studies."
Wang Tongyun excitedly grabbed her hand and chattered away.
Li Nanke nodded with a smile.
"good."
Princess Zhaokang looked at the two of them with bright, sparkling eyes and smiled with her lips pursed.
A cold snort sounded from behind.
"As the princess's companion, you actually said that you would chatter as soon as the teacher started lecturing. You are a disgrace to your royal family."
Li Nanke turned his head and saw Princess Zhaoning standing under the corridor, glaring at Wang Tongyun with a face full of disdain.
Wang Tongyun curled her lip and retorted without hesitation.
"It's really funny. My grandparents and parents all know my personality and have never felt that I have brought shame to the Wang family."
"May I ask who the princess is to our royal family? How dare she speak on our behalf?"
"you!"
Princess Zhaoning was so angry that she subconsciously reached for the whip at her waist.
Startled, a tall girl with slender eyes and eyebrows grabbed her from behind.
"Princess, please calm down. Don't forget what Her Majesty the Empress instructed us this morning: we are here to study, so let's not get into a fight."
The girl spoke softly and gently, never uttering a word, and her expression was very peaceful.
Li Nanke glanced at her and recognized her as Xue Miao, the eldest daughter of the second master of the Xue family.
Master Xue the Second was an illegitimate son of the Xue family, and was not born of the same mother as Duke Xue and Empress Xue.
Empress Xue was determined to choose one of her own nieces to be Princess Zhaoning's study companion, but unfortunately, Xue Shu was too far too old for Princess Zhaoning.
Xue Ting's reputation was ruined, and she was sent back to her hometown. The Xue family's eldest son really couldn't find a suitable girl to accompany her in her studies.
Empress Xue was unwilling to let the position of companion go to someone else, so she had no choice but to select Xue Miao.
Xue Miao was two years older than Princess Zhaoning, just turned ten, but he spoke very calmly and knew how to behave appropriately, unlike Xue Shu and Xue Ting who were arrogant.
This was probably because her father was born out of wedlock and did not have a good life in the Duke of Xue's mansion.
Princess Zhaoning angrily shook off Xue Miao's hand.
"I remember my mother's words, I don't need you to remind me."
His words to Xue Miao carried a hint of arrogance and impatience.
Xue Miao wasn't angry; he just smiled slightly and took a step back.
Seeing this, Li Nanke also tugged at Wang Tongyun.
"It's getting late, let's go inside first, lest we keep the teacher waiting for us."
Wang Tongyun felt a surge of satisfaction after teasing Princess Zhaoning, and grinned at Li Nanke.
"good."
Then he called out to Princess Zhaokang.
"Princess, let's go."
The three little girls held hands and walked through the passageway to the back.
Princess Zhaoning stomped her feet in anger as she watched the three figures disappear.
"No, I must teach Li Nanke and Wang Tongyun a lesson so that they will never dare to bully this princess again."
Standing next to Princess Zhaoning was a chubby girl, Feng Yuzhen from the Wenchang Marquis's residence.
Feng Yuzhen is eight years old this year, the same age as Princess Zhaoning, and looks charming and cute.
Smiling, he pulled Princess Zhaoning along, "Princess, don't be angry, you forgot..."
She leaned close to Princess Zhaoning's ear and whispered a few words.
Princess Zhaoning's eyes lit up instantly.
"Oh dear, I would have forgotten if you hadn't reminded me."
Princess Zhaoning quickened her pace and caught up with Li Nanke and the other two.
"Stop right there! Don't come any further in."
Li Nanke stopped and turned around to look at him.
Why can't we go in?
Princess Zhaoning raised her chin.
“My elder brother will also be studying here. He is Father’s only son and has a noble status.”
You should all wait here respectfully for my elder brother's arrival. Only after my elder brother arrives and you have paid your respects may you go to pay your respects to the Master.
Li Nanke rolled her eyes, thinking that Princess Zhaoning was acting strangely.
Princess Zhaokang asked softly, "What should we do? Should we wait for our eldest brother?"
Li Nanke and Wang Tongyun exchanged a glance and shook their heads almost simultaneously.
Wang Tongyun said, "Ignore her, let's go."
The three of them turned and left.
Princess Zhaoning was furious.
"How dare you! This is disrespectful to my royal brother! He will not forgive you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a surprised voice came from outside.
"Who are you calling disrespectful?"
Before he finished speaking, Shen Xu walked in with his hands behind his back.
Three other people followed behind him.
Li Nanke glanced at the three people, his expression one of surprise.
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