After buying the dress, Song He'er and Jiang Huaifu did not linger there. They packed up their things and left the store with A Qing.
Halfway there, Jiang Huaifu, with a skeptical attitude, suddenly asked, "Aren't you afraid of losing so much silver you're carrying around?"
Song He'er shook her head casually, afraid that Jiang Huaifu would realize something in a moment.
"I've had money on me for a long time, why are you making such a fuss? Besides, I know how to manage it, I won't lose it."
Jiang Huaifu smiled and said, "Thirty-seven taels of silver. You just take it out like that. You're even more well-off than I, a prince, am."
“You’re such a stingy person. If I were better than you, what would I be doing staying in that poor, desolate place? I would have taken my whole family and fled long ago. But right now, I’m still relying on you. I’d better wait until you solve our settlement problem and then take us away with you.”
The flattery was very effective, and sure enough, Jiang Huaifu stopped being aggressive and put on a gentle face, looking somewhat dazed. Even the servant beside him couldn't help but chuckle.
"I have already started to handle your registration matters. However, for the time being, you can only stay in a relatively quiet place in Nanzhao. Firstly, it can help you avoid government searches, and secondly, it can help you avoid trouble and do some business in Nanzhao to save up some capital."
Song He'er listened carefully to his words and nodded, "Yes, I understand."
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it was already late at night.
The two strolled around the night market for a long time, enjoying sweet soup and fine wine, making the trip worthwhile.
It wasn't until late at night, when things had quieted down, that the two of them chose a quiet and elegant inn to rest in.
"I've put Aqing in the room next to yours. If there's any noise at night, just call him; he can hear you," Jiang Huaifu said, handing some money to the waiter before turning to Song He'er.
Aren't you here?
"I still have some things to take care of. Be careful. I'll come to pick you up at dawn tomorrow."
Where are you going?
Jiang Huaifu hesitated for a long time, but ultimately did not say anything. "I have some personal matters to attend to. You should go back to your room quickly. If you are hungry, just call the shop assistant outside. Their shop doesn't close at night, and there is always food available."
Song He'er nodded. "I understand."
Seeing that she agreed, Jiang Huaifu turned around and walked downstairs step by step.
The lights were bright, and the golden light shimmered. For the first time, Song He'er realized how handsome Jiang Huaifu's back view was...
The night was both quiet and long.
On the shimmering river, an elegant little boat slowly sailed by.
The curtain was lifted, and a middle-aged woman with a graceful gait and a kind face walked out.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
"Grandma, didn't I tell you not to perform this kind of grand gesture with me?"
The woman smiled gently and said calmly, "I wonder if Your Highness has sent me here this night to give you any instructions?"
“Grandma, I have already left Xizhou. You don’t need to call me Your Highness anymore. Just call me Young Master.”
The woman's face was somewhat pale. After hesitating for a long time, she slowly spoke, "Your Highness, if you leave like this, the Queen will be heartbroken. Even if... you have a grudge against her, you are still her son. The great responsibility of inheriting the throne will fall on your shoulders in the future. Do you really want to give up this immense wealth and honor?"
Jiang Huaifu smiled indifferently, seemingly not taking the matter to heart.
"The matter between me and my mother cannot be explained in a day or two. When I was young, I was frail and weak. It was thanks to my grandmother's painstaking care that I am where I am today. I am eternally grateful."
"I am your wet nurse, so of course I love you. Fine, I will no longer concern myself with this matter. But why did you summon me here tonight?"
Jiang Huaifu pondered for a while, then dismissed the servants behind him before speaking, "Six years ago, I arranged for Grandma to stay here to recuperate, so that you could live comfortably. But today, I have something to trouble you with, Grandma."
"May I ask what business you have with me, young master?"
"Six years ago, I entrusted Grandma to Scholar Yin Changhui under the jurisdiction of Lord Sizhongzhou of Nanzhao, asking him to take good care of you. He remembered my life-saving grace and did not fail in his trust, taking good care of you. However, today, I still have something I want him to help with. It would not be appropriate to meet with him in private, so Grandma must explain it to him in person."
Upon hearing this, Yue Niang immediately realized what Jiang Huaifu was trying to say.
"Is it because of that girl from Xinzhou that you want to bring her to live in Nanzhao as well?"
"yes."
"At your age, it's normal to have a girl you like. Others your age would have already settled down and started a family long ago. But this girl is a criminal from the Central Plains. I don't approve of you getting too involved with her."
"Grandma, she's different from ordinary girls. You won't say that when you meet her."
"Could it be that she possesses a beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky, a beauty that could shame the moon and put flowers to shame, that's what attracted you, young master?"
Jiang Huaifu smiled and said, "If it's just about looks, then it's not worth me even asking. Grandma, I'm not at the point of getting married and having children yet, and the girl isn't interested in me either. You're just overthinking it."
Moon Lady sighed and could only nod. "I will speak to Scholar Yin about this for you, but how much do you want?"
"Twenty ordinary household registration certificates will suffice."
"Twenty servings!!"
"yes!"
"My foolish son, could he have been deceived!"
"No, this is a decision I made after careful consideration. Besides, it's not without its benefits for me. I've just settled in Nanzhao, and right now I need people and money. Rather than using people from Nanzhao, it's better to use them, since they have a clean background."
Yue Niang was speechless, feeling that Jiang Huaifu's words made perfect sense and she couldn't refute them. She could only nod and say, "I understand. I will handle this matter properly when I get back. It's late and the dew is heavy. You're dressed too lightly, so you should go back quickly."
"yes......"
After saying that, Yue Niang slowly turned around and stepped onto the boat.
The servant hurriedly bid farewell to Jiang Huaifu and followed him onto the boat, departing...
As night deepened and the boats slowly gliding across the river grew smaller and smaller, Jiang Huaifu stood motionless for a long time before finally snapping out of his reverie and asking A'lu, who had rushed back behind him, "What time is it now?"
"The third quarter of the hour of Yin."
"Hmm, come with me to Monsoon Bridge to clear my head..."
“Young master, you haven’t slept for a day and a night. Why don’t I hire a boat for you so you can rest for a while? We can go back and meet up with Miss Song when it’s light.”
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