Chapter 1132 The real battle has just begun
She rubbed her temples and felt a splitting headache.
Is it really going to fail at the last moment?
"Princess, in the warehouse..."
The maid's voice rang in her ears. Jiang Xue raised her head abruptly, with a look of determination in her eyes: "Let's go to the warehouse!"
Jiang Xue stood in front of the mountain of goods and an idea suddenly came to her mind.
"Instead of sitting and waiting for death, it is better to take the initiative!" A bold idea sprouted in her mind.
She decided to hold a "Princess Selection" event, where the winner could receive exquisite jewelry designed by the princess herself and become the designated supplier of the palace.
This was undoubtedly a golden signboard in the ancient society with strict hierarchy.
As soon as the news came out, the entire Shanghe Town was in an uproar.
"Princess selection? Is there such a good thing?"
"Her Royal Highness is truly the greatest person of all time!"
Various discussions arose one after another, and the atmosphere in Shanghe Town instantly became lively.
Even the merchants who had previously avoided her sent people to inquire about her, with eager eyes gleaming.
Seeing this scene, Jiang Xue's mouth curled up slightly. It's done!
The "Princess Selection" event was held as scheduled, and the entire Shanghe Town was crowded with people and very lively.
Jiang Xue was present at the scene in person, dressed in gorgeous clothes, looking elegant and graceful, and her every move showed the demeanor of a princess.
Her carefully designed jewelry attracted countless people's attention and shone with dazzling brilliance.
Each merchant is doing everything they can to showcase the advantages of their products.
The dazzling array of goods and wonderful performances immersed the entire Shanghe Town in a sea of joy.
Even the richest man in Shanghe Town was stunned and his face gradually turned pale.
In the end, several powerful businesses stood out and signed cooperation agreements with the palace.
Jiang Xue stood in the center of Shanghe Town, looking at the bustling crowd and listening to the hawking sounds, feeling a sense of accomplishment in her heart.
The sunlight shining on her seemed to have coated her with a layer of golden light, making her look even more dazzling.
The commercial power of Shanghe Town is completely in her hands!
However, when the excitement faded, a trace of worry appeared on Jiang Xue's face.
She looked into the distance at Shanghe Town, where was the official road leading to the capital, and also another battlefield she was about to face - the harem.
"Princess, let's go back home." The maid's voice broke her thoughts.
Jiang Xue withdrew her gaze, took a deep breath, and turned away.
She knew this was just the beginning!
She gently stroked the cold jade bracelet on her waist and whispered, "The real battle has just begun."
When Jiang Xue returned home, she immediately dismissed everyone and stayed alone in her bedroom. The room was so quiet that the only sound she could hear was her own breathing.
She walked to the table and sat down slowly. On the table was the unfinished chess game between her and Xiao Zhan. The black and white pieces were scattered around, just like the complicated relationships between the ministers in the palace.
She ran her hand over the chess pieces on the board and took a deep breath. The victory in Shanghe Town was only her first step. The truly dangerous challenges were still waiting for her.
She must proceed step by step in order to remain invincible in this smokeless battlefield of the palace.
Imperial Palace... When Jiang Xue thought of these two words, she couldn't help but feel a headache.
The queen's mean face, the imperial concubine's affected posture, and the other concubines' overt or covert calculations all made her feel suffocated.
This is not a palace, it's clearly a Shura battlefield!
She paced back and forth in the room, her mind racing.
Take the initiative?
The risk is too great, and if you are not careful, you will lose everything.
Use defense as offense?
It also seems too passive and easily led by others.
The wind outside the window was whistling and beating against the window, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.
Jiang Xue walked to the window, pushed it open, and let the cold wind blow on her face.
The wind was mixed with the faint scent of plum blossoms, which relaxed her tense nerves a little.
She looked at the dark night sky in the distance, with stars twinkling in her deep eyes.
The harem, like the night sky, is unfathomable and full of dangers.
But Jiang Xue is not a vegetarian either!
When enemies come, we will fight them; when water comes, we will block it with earth. She wants to see what kind of waves can be created in this harem!
Suddenly, as if she thought of something, she turned around abruptly, her eyes falling on the exquisite cold jade bracelet on the dressing table.
"perhaps……"
She murmured to herself, reached out to pick up the cold jade bracelet, and gently stroked it: "It's time..."
The light in the room was dim. Jiang Xue paced back and forth. The hem of her skirt made a slight rustling sound as it passed through the air, like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, indicating that some danger was approaching.
Is it still undesirable to take the initiative?
None of the ministers in the court are easy to deal with, and each of them hopes that she will make a wrong step.
Use defense as offense?
Humph, sitting and waiting for death is not her style. What she wants is to be in control of the overall situation, not to be led by others!
"Oh! What a headache!"
Jiang Xue scratched her hair irritably, feeling like a sandwich, neither here nor there.
At this moment, Xiao Zhan's angular face appeared in her mind.
His eyes are always as deep as the sea, hard to fathom, yet with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.
When she was with him, she seemed to forget all her worries and only felt his warm embrace and strong arms.
"It would be nice if he were here..." Jiang Xue murmured to herself, with a smile unconsciously appearing at the corner of her mouth.
She recalled the day when he gave her the cold jade bracelet. His fingers were icy cold, but it made her feel extremely at ease.
He said: "Xiaoxue, no matter what happens in the future, remember that I will always stand by you."
His words were like a reassurance, giving her courage to face any difficulties.
Jiang Xue stroked the cold jade bracelet on her wrist, and the cool touch gradually calmed her down.
Those women in the harem are nothing but clowns. Why should she take them seriously?
What she needs to do is to use her advantages to fight a beautiful comeback battle!
Suddenly, her eyes became sharp and a cunning arc appeared at the corners of her mouth.
"Humph, you want to fight me? Then let's see who has better tactics!"
She walked to the table, picked up a chess piece, and dropped it heavily on the board.
"Since you want to play, I will play with you to the end!"
She paused for a moment, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "But I don't intend to play by the rules..."
Jiang Xue's eyes rolled and a plan came to her mind!
To put it bluntly, isn't the struggle in the palace a competition for resources?
Instead of passively taking a beating, it is better to take the initiative and turn the commercial resources of Shanghe Town into a trump card in your hand!
The corners of her lips curled up, and the light of confidence shone in her eyes, like a shining star in the dark night.
"I'm not playing by the rules anymore!"
Just do it!
Jiang Xue summoned her confidants overnight and laid out her plan in detail.
She wanted to use the financial resources of Shanghe Town to secretly support the favored but resource-poor concubines in the harem and establish a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship.
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