"The treasure hunting area is on the outskirts of the border, which is neither under the jurisdiction of the Dasheng Kingdom nor the Wuxun Kingdom. Although there is a ten percent of the treasure there, it has deterred many people," Shen Qingchuan analyzed slowly.
"That's true, but as the saying goes, fortune favors the bold."
Within three days of the news being released, the people to search for the treasure were finalized. The Su family was led by the head of the family, Su Zheng, along with two younger members of the family. The Duke of Anguo's mansion was represented by An Yuanliang and his youngest son, An Chengping. From the palace, Zhou Yingxuan, Jiang Jingyi, and Jiang Xingzhou went together.
Jiang Hua looked at the list sent over by Jiang Xingzhou's messenger. The names on it were exactly the ones she was looking for. Perfect, the main point was that they would never return.
After reading it, place the letter in the candle flame and light it until it burns out completely.
The time for the treasure hunt has been set; they will set off on the fifth day of next month. There are still two weeks to go, and Jiang Hua has been busy during these two weeks. Of course, there are also people who are not letting her be idle.
"Young Miss, this is an invitation from the Empress, asking us to attend a banquet at the palace tomorrow." Granny Jiang presented the invitation delivered by the palace maid.
Jiang Hua took the invitation and casually placed it on the table: "Since you've extended such a warm invitation, I'll go and meet you tomorrow."
"Yes, young lady, I'll have someone prepare it right away." Granny Jiang agreed, then stopped and asked, "Should we inform the Regent?"
"No need." Jiang Hua waved her hand: "Take Shuanghua down to learn the rules, and bring her with you when you go to the palace tomorrow."
"Yes, Miss."
After Granny Jiang took Shuanghua downstairs, Jiang Hua also went to the innermost courtyard of the Jiang residence. A few days ago, they moved back to the Jiang residence and also settled the members of the Dark Guard Camp there.
After circling several courtyards, they finally saw Jiang Xun, who was training the members of the Dark Guard Battalion. Upon seeing Jiang Hua's arrival, everyone immediately stopped what they were doing and bowed to her.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Xun stepped forward and asked.
Jiang Hua glanced around at the guards in the courtyard: "When we go to the border region, you will select a few people to follow us secretly."
"Okay." Jiang Xun nodded. He had the same idea, but hadn't had a chance to tell her yet.
How are your injuries?
"It's all better now, don't worry. I can protect you then," Jiang Xun immediately assured him.
"At that time, you only need to take care of yourself and the Dark Guard Battalion."
Once the news of the treasure hunt spread, not only the Su family and a few other prominent families were keeping an eye on it, but the Wu Xun Kingdom would definitely also take action.
"After rescuing you from the mountain stronghold last time, the Su family has been eyeing you covetously, fearing you'll reveal what they did to the Emperor." Jiang Hua added, as if remembering something:
"After all, we are just outsiders. We can't fathom the Emperor's thoughts. After all, Zhou Yingxuan has royal blood flowing through his veins, and Empress Su is the Emperor's bedmate."
"You mean, the Emperor is now using our Jiang family as a tool to kill people?" Jiang Xun's expression immediately turned cold. He recalled what the Emperor had said to them that day, and now that he thought about it, it seemed to be true.
"I hope we're just being paranoid, but isn't it normal to have some suspicion about people?" Jiang Hua didn't deny the meaning behind Jiang Xun's words.
"No matter what, we Jiang family must avenge ourselves, mustn't we?"
Jiang Xun pondered for a moment, then hesitantly asked, "You and the Regent, who are you two?"
"Uncle, from what you've said, the reason I'm standing before you today is all thanks to his earlier rescue," Jiang Hua explained.
"What if he chooses to side with the Zhou family?" Jiang Xun looked directly at Jiang Hua, waiting for her answer.
"What does Uncle think?" Jiang Hua smiled and said, "Uncle, A-Zhou isn't that kind of person."
Immediately, Jiang Hua stepped forward and whispered in Jiang Xun's ear, "Uncle, walls have ears. Some things are best left unsaid, just keep them to yourselves."
Jiang Xun's heart skipped a beat, and she immediately composed herself.
After leaving the courtyard, Shuanghua was already waiting for them outside. They planned to stroll around the capital. As soon as they got off the carriage, the two were about to enter Qionghua Tower, which was owned by Shen Qingchuan and sold rouge and face powder.
I've been so busy collecting my share of the profits each month that I haven't even had a chance to go inside the shop yet. Today I just happen to have some time.
Do you know who I am?
"If you refill this box of lip rouge, I'll make sure your Qionghualou business can't stay in the capital!"
Jiang Hua had just stepped her left foot across the threshold when she heard a slightly familiar voice. After thinking for a moment, she remembered that this voice was arrogant and domineering when she first arrived in the capital and her carriage was blocked. It was exactly the same now.
Clearly, the manager of Qionghua Tower was no pushover either, and he didn't take An Xinya's threat seriously at all. He slowly walked over from behind the counter.
"Miss An, you have quite the nerve. You actually said that Qionghualou would be unable to continue operating in the capital with just a few words."
Just as the shopkeeper was about to say something, he saw Jiang Hua, his eyes lit up, and he changed his expression from when he was facing An Xinya, and went to greet her warmly.
"Miss Jiang, we at Qionghua Restaurant have been looking forward to your arrival." The manager quickly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and introduced himself: "Miss Jiang, I am the manager of Qionghua Restaurant. My surname is Hua. You can just call me Manager Hua."
"Manager Hua." Jiang Hua nodded.
Miss Jiang?
An Xinya was initially angry that Manager Hua had ignored her, but upon hearing Manager Jiang mentioned, she hurriedly turned around to see who this woman was.
"You are!" An Xinya stared at Jiang Hua in shock, speechless, until the maid behind her reminded her, and she came to her senses.
"What's wrong? Does Miss An know our Miss Jiang?" Manager Hua took in the expression on An Xinya's face and asked with a smile.
"When did you get back? Weren't you already dead?" An Xinya stepped forward, looked closely at Jiang Hua's face, and blurted out the question.
"However, even if you come back, it will be of no use. You are no longer a member of our Duke's Mansion, and the marriage with the First Prince will not fall to you."
"Who are you?"
Jiang Hua looked at An Xinya, who was jumping around in front of her like a clown, and asked lightly. If she hadn't personally sent Lin Shuyan away, she would have almost thought that the person in front of her was her.
"You!" An Xinya choked, scrutinizing Jiang Hua. Seeing that the look of confusion on her face seemed genuine, she paused for a moment before speaking again: "You really don't recognize me?"
Come to think of it, they had never met before, and he had only recognized her by her and that bitch's portraits, so he felt relieved.
Why should I get to know you?
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