Princess Jianing packed up the money from the Duke's mansion and the palace to buy cotton, and handed it over to the elite guards in the mansion, repeatedly instructing them to personally deliver the items to Song Ning.
I heard that Xie Linzhou sent a letter with him, but said nothing else and brought nothing with him.
Princess Jianing was pleased to hear that her son knew how to send letters, but then sighed, "He didn't even send something a girl would like. What good is a letter?"
"Young people often express their feelings through letters. Saying nice things is much more effective than sending gifts."
"Stop saying nice things, but Er Ya doesn't even have him in her heart. What's the use of saying nice things? Sigh, we still have to wait for Er Ya to come to the capital before we can talk about anything else."
Even if they are anxious now, what's the use if they're not there?
"Oh, right, send some of those things to Shuyue. That child likes Erya too, she'll be happy to see her."
"Your Highness, rest assured, someone has already been sent to deliver it."
At this moment, in the princess's residence not far from the palace, Jiang Shuyue touched the soft, white cotton, and couldn't help but smile.
"This is the cotton that Er Ya grew?"
The maid stepped forward and reported, "Your Highness, this is what the Duke's Mansion said: that someone from the palace personally retrieved it from Miss Song."
"Er Ya is indeed capable; she actually managed to grow cotton. It's a pity I can't see for myself how these cotton plants grow."
"If the princess wants to think about it, we can ask Miss Song for some seeds and plant some in the manor?"
Jiang Shuyue shook her head: "Do you really think cotton is that easy to grow?"
"Over the years, have you ever seen anyone successfully grow cotton? If it were really that easy to grow, cotton would have been everywhere in our Jin Dynasty long ago."
These cotton varieties were unique in the Jin Dynasty; only Song Ning was able to cultivate them.
"Your Highness, what kind of person is this Miss Er Ya that you mentioned?" the maid asked curiously.
Jiang Shuyue smiled and said, "She is a very smart, open-minded, and unique person."
The maid thought for a moment, these words... they didn't sound particularly special.
Just then, someone came in to report: "Your Highness, Prince Qi has come to visit."
"knew."
He instructed the maid beside him: "Take the things away, keep two sets for me, and use the rest to make clothes for the people in the mansion."
"yes."
Jiang Shuyue didn't know much about the Prince Qi, whom her father had recently appointed, but ever since he returned to the capital, he seemed to love visiting her, and rumors were already circulating outside.
It is said that His Majesty intends to betroth her to Prince Qi as his princess consort.
Although he looked a lot like someone she knew, she understood that they were not the same person at all.
That person was once a bright and upright gentleman, but now this Prince Qi is cunning and scheming, making him impossible to understand.
"Tell him that I am tired and will not see any guests."
"I think Her Highness is in very good health."
A voice rang out from outside the door, and Prince Qi was seen standing at the doorway.
Jiang Shuyue's face turned cold: "Your Highness Prince Qi, is His Majesty aware of your unauthorized trespassing into the Princess's residence?"
Tang Xinghuai smiled calmly: "His Majesty naturally doesn't know, but His Majesty also said that I should spend more time with the princess, and I can't disobey the imperial decree, can I?"
Jiang Shuyue rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky.
If it weren't for the fact that he was a prince, she would have loved to slap him twice.
That's so infuriating!
“Your Highness Prince Qi, it is important for a person to know their own limitations. Even if it is His Majesty’s order, you are not welcome in my Princess’s residence. You may leave.”
Tang Xinghuai wasn't angry. He still had a faint smile on his lips, looking shameless: "I don't think so. Your Highness is a princess, a woman of noble birth. Your status is just right for me."
Jiang Shuyue's face turned completely cold: "Tang Xinghuai, you are truly shameless."
"Of course, if I cared about my reputation, why would I be here?"
Tang Xinghuai had been in the capital for several months and had never heard of this person before.
However, after the war in the south subsided, her father, for reasons unknown, actually bestowed upon her the title of king.
Such a thing hadn't happened in the Jin Dynasty for a long time.
As soon as this person returned, he was highly valued by His Majesty, and now even his mother is trying to win him over.
They wanted to use her to exchange for Tang Xinghuai's help.
But even his cousin couldn't see through Tang Xinghuai, so how could he possibly listen to him?
She wasn't naive enough to think this person genuinely liked her; she was probably up to no good.
"In that case, let's wait here."
She simply refused to believe that this person would dare to break into her bedroom, even though she was a princess.
Just as Tang Xinghuai was about to say something, someone rushed in and whispered something in his ear.
Tang Xinghuai's smile deepened: "It's alright. I'm an old acquaintance of General Xie, so it's a good opportunity for us to meet."
Upon hearing the news that Tang Xinghuai had arrived at the Princess's residence, Xie Linzhou, fearing that Jiang Shuyue would be wronged, rushed over.
Upon entering the courtyard, Tang Xinghuai acted as if he were at home, drinking tea in the yard.
Seeing Xie Linzhou walk in, she waved to him warmly: "General Xie is here! Perfect timing! I've made some tea, shall we have a cup together?"
Xie Linzhou glanced at the inner courtyard, and the maidservant guarding him shook her head.
"Of course, we should try the tea brewed by His Highness Prince Qi."
"Since we parted ways in Tianxiang County that day, I have only met the general once in court. It has been so long since I visited your residence. I hope you will forgive me."
Speaking of Tianxiang County, Xie Linzhou thought of Song Ning.
The thought of how good Song Ning had been to this person, yet this person had used Song Ning as a shield, sent a chill down his spine.
"Back then, I, the general, had to respectfully address you as Doctor Tang, but now..."
"It's alright. General Xie holds a high position and wields great power in the court, while I am merely a prince recently appointed by His Majesty. Naturally, I would not dare to argue with the general about these matters."
"I heard you saw her in Huzhou?"
Tang Xinghuai knew who he was talking about, and without trying to hide it, he said frankly, "I have met him."
"She didn't break your legs?"
Given Song Ning's temperament, Tang Xinghuai's actions were truly infuriating. If they met again, even if it meant risking his life, he would at least have a leg broken.
Tang Xinghuai lowered his eyes and chuckled softly, "As you can see, General, I have arrived in the capital unharmed."
If he could, he would rather Song Ning break one of his legs. If his leg is broken, he can always put it back on.
But now, Song Ning is probably completely disappointed in him, right?
Xie Linzhou closed his eyes slightly: "I really underestimated you."
Not long ago he was a wanted criminal, but now he has become a rising star in the imperial court.
Tang Xinghuai poured tea for Xie Linzhou and picked it up as if to hand it to him: "If the general is really curious, he can ask His Majesty."
Seeing that Xie Linzhou remained silent and did not accept the cup, he chuckled and said, "General Xie, we can actually be friends."
Xie Linzhou sneered and took the teacup from his hand: "I have no respect for those who betray their friends."
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