Chapter 42: Lord Governor, are you caring too much about Madam Song?
Nanny Jiang was anxious: "Princess, please don't let your imagination run wild. The prince might be worried. He might be afraid that if the girl quarrels with the Song family too much, her reputation will be bad. He is afraid that if the Song family causes trouble, the girl will be disliked by the Lu family."
"And the old concubine, she has never liked you doting on the girl too much. The prince may be worried that you have displeased the old concubine, and that if something really happens to the Song family, it will implicate you and the girl..."
She tried desperately to find excuses, wanting to say that Prince Cheng didn't mean it, but Princess Cheng wouldn't listen to a word she said.
"We've been married for over ten years. What concerns does he have that he can't tell me?"
If you lie, you lie. No matter how many reasons you give, they are just excuses."
"I can ignore other things, but he knew how the Song family bullied Tang Ning, and how they ruined the reputation of the love between my sister and brother-in-law. Song Shulan's life experience is related to Tang Ning's future situation in the Song family. He knew that Song Shulan had problems, but he actually hid it from me."
There were tears in Princess Cheng's eyes, she was both angry and heartbroken.
She bit her lip tightly, and whispered after a while: "Grandma, how much of Xie Tianyu's love for me is true?"
"princess…"
Nanny Jiang was shocked.
Princess Cheng took a deep breath to suppress the tears in her eyes: "Grandma, please ask someone to take a letter to Gu Helian for me."
"Mr. Gu?"
Nanny Jiang's eyes suddenly widened.
Gu Helian was the adopted son of the Rong family and grew up in the Rong family since childhood. He originally had a very good relationship with the two girls in the mansion, but later he caused a big disaster due to his rebellious temperament and disappeared. When he reappeared, he was already the head of the Gu family, a noble family in Zuozhou.
Although the Gu family is no longer in the court, they have great power in Zuozhou and their wealth is so great that it can rival that of an entire country.
The most important thing is that Gu Helian has a grudge against the princess.
The princess had always avoided him in the past, but now...
"Princess, why don't you let someone else investigate first?"
"no."
Princess Cheng's eyes were red and her voice was slightly hoarse. "Xie Tianyu deliberately wanted to hide this from me. He would definitely prevent me from investigating. Moreover, since he wanted to favor the Song family, he would definitely send people to Song Shulan's hometown to help the Song family destroy all traces. The Rong family's servants have long been dispersed. I can't find anyone I trust enough and who has the ability to avoid Prince Cheng's mansion. Only Gu Helian can do it."
"But..." Nanny Jiang struggled: "Mr. Gu treats you..."
"Gu Helian hates me, but my sister saved his life before. He will protect Tang Ning."
Seeing that Nanny Jiang still refused to agree, Princess Cheng's eyes turned red.
"Grandma, the Song family bullied my sister to death, and Xie Tianyu even lied to me. I can't let them hurt Tang Ning. I want to see what Xie Tianyu can do for the Song family."
"I want to see how much of his feelings for me are real."
Nanny Jiang had never seen her daughter so cold and ruthless. She called Prince Cheng by his name and was full of disgust towards the Song family.
Thinking of what Madam Song had done before, and how Tang Ning almost died in the mountains.
Nanny Jiang's expression changed: "Okay, I'll go deliver the letter."
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It was the next morning when Xiao Yan heard that Princess Cheng had sent someone to deliver a letter to Zuozhou.
Xiao Yan was wearing a crimson-purple robe and raised his hand to adjust the collar of the shirt which was woven with dark snake patterns.
He was preparing to go to the palace for court when he heard that Princess Cheng was hiding something from Prince Cheng. He raised an eyebrow and smacked the three words "Gu Helian" before thinking of something funny: "I'd forgotten the Rong family once had such a God of Wealth."
It is rumored that Gu Helian spends money like water, owns a house of gold and jade, travels in luxurious chariots, and eats delicacies. The little money that slips through his fingers can support half of Zuozhou.
"But I heard that Gu Helian has a grudge against the Rong family."
Jinyun was puzzled. "I heard earlier that Gu Helian had a strange personality and hated the Rong family. A few years ago, he even had a fight with Prince Cheng over trouble with Princess Cheng. Although we don't know who won or lost, he hasn't set foot in the capital since then."
The Gu family's business spread across the north and south, and Gu Helian often appeared everywhere, but there was only one city that Gu Helian never entered.
Why would Princess Cheng ask him for help?
Xiao Yan listened to Jin Yun's words with a half-smile: "Have you got a grudge?"
"yes."
Xiao Yan chuckled softly.
Jinyun stood by with a puzzled expression, not knowing what he had said to make the governor laugh. As he followed Xiao Yan out, holding his cloak, he whispered, "Should we take action on the Song family matter?"
"No need."
If Gu Helian can't even find out this little thing, it would be a waste of his reputation as the God of Wealth.
The carriage had stopped in front of the mansion. When Xiao Yan went out, he glanced at the still dark house next door. He remembered the little girl who fell asleep while listening to him talk about interesting things in the court yesterday afternoon. She fell asleep while leaning against the table and snoring softly like a cat. A smile filled his eyes.
"Later, ask the city to send some clean people to the Tang Mansion, and also find a few obedient wives of convicted officials to serve Tang Ning."
Jinyun was puzzled: "Miss Song wants to add someone else?"
Xiao Yandan hummed, "She doesn't understand the affairs of the harem, and she lacks a lot compared to being the head of the household."
Song Tangning's parents died early, and the Song family didn't have much sincerity towards her. Although Princess Cheng protected her, she was not by her side every day.
Hua Wuguang, the man beside her, is loyal and smart, but he doesn't understand some things very well. He is not sophisticated enough and is easily taken advantage of when getting along with others.
Most of the women of the officials who were convicted were literate, and the education they received since childhood was enough to fill in the gaps that Tang Ning needed to learn over the years. He could teach her how to be calculating and how to compete with others, but he was not good at interacting with women and the affairs of the harem, and she still lacked a few useful people around her.
"When you go to select someone, remember to pick someone who is smart and well-behaved, easy to control, and preferably one whose family has an unforgivable crime and can only be redeemed by signing a death contract. Then send Ayane over as well."
Jinyun's eyes trembled slightly. Lingyin was a spy trained by them. How could she use all her skills to serve Miss Song? Was the Governor being too nice to Miss Song?
"If you just want to protect Miss Song, you can just pick two secret guards and send them here. Why bother with Ayane..."
Xiao Yan looked up at him.
Jinyun said, "Master, are you too concerned about Miss Song? It's fine for you to bring her to Jiyun Lane, and it's okay for you to protect her and break up the Song family, but isn't it inappropriate to continue like this?"
"What's wrong?"
"Young Lady Song is involved in a lot of things. It's just the Duke of Song's Mansion, but there's also the Lu family. The Governor borrowed Emperor An's hand to intervene with the noble families in order to investigate what happened back then. But if the Lu family becomes entangled with the Governor because of Young Lady Song, wouldn't that ruin the Governor's plan?"
"Besides, the Governor's identity is secretive, so it's not appropriate for him to have close contact with others. Miss Song staying in Jiyun Lane is already taking a risk. The Governor is getting closer to her. What if one day she discovers the Governor..."
Before Jinyun could finish his words, he met Xiao Yan's gaze.
It was clearly just a glance with no intimidating power, and his posture was still as casual and relaxed as before, but it gave off a sense of oppression that was pressing on people's hearts for no reason.
Jinyun's face changed slightly and he quickly shut up.
Xiao Yan withdrew his gaze and stepped onto the carriage. When he let go of the curtain, there was a rustling sound.
"Since I've accepted her call of brother, I naturally have to ensure her safety. If I can't even protect a little Begonia, what else can I do for her?"
The carriage curtain swayed slightly, covering his sharp sword eyes.
"I know what happened back then. I will get rid of the aristocratic families and protect Song Tangning as well."
"There are some things I don't want to say a second time."
Jinyun understood the warning in Xiao Yan's words. He originally thought that it was just a momentary impulse to repay the kindness he had received in the past, but he never expected that this young lady would actually enter the governor's heart.
"I understand." Jinyun stretched out his hand and handed over the cloak.
After Xiao Yan took it, he glanced at the gate of Tang Mansion and tapped the side of the car with his fingers: "Enter the palace."
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