Chapter 628 Xiao Yuanshan's Housewarming Gift?
Jiang Nuanzhi looked at Xiao Yuanshan in front of her, and her lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
Who could be happy to see him? I'm not stupid.
"Your Highness, what brings you here? We have only just taken over this General's Mansion today, and there are many things to do here. We are afraid that we have neglected you and have not been able to entertain you properly."
As Jiang Nuanzhi spoke, she forced a smile and exchanged a glance with Dongzang beside her. The two then turned to head into the mansion.
But they had only taken a couple of steps when a dark shadow flashed before their eyes. Xiao Yuanshan, without the slightest hesitation, blocked their path.
Dong Cang narrowed his eyes and stepped forward to protect Jiang Nuanzhi, drawing his dagger from its sheath with a flash of cold light. Her phoenix eyes widened, locking onto Xiao Yuanshan, refusing to let go for a moment.
Xiao Yuanshan merely glanced at Dongzang sideways, completely ignoring him. The next moment, he leisurely turned his gaze to Jiang Nuanzhi behind Dongzang and slowly said, "Physician Jiang, you servant really don't know the rules. If you can't teach me, I can do it for you."
As he finished speaking, his gaze returned to Dongzang, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Jiang Nuanzhi vaguely heard him mention the word "neighbors," and her heart skipped a beat. She knew something was wrong and quickly pulled Dongzang behind her—she couldn't let Xiao Yuanshan take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack: "No need for Your Highness to worry. I will definitely teach my men a lesson myself."
Xiao Yuanshan raised an eyebrow, then snapped open his long fan with a "snap," and suddenly laughed, glancing at Jiang Nuanzhi and saying, "What is Physician Jiang doing? I only came to visit you out of consideration for our neighborly relationship, why are you so wary?"
When Jiang Nuanzhi heard the word "neighbors," her heart skipped a beat. She turned her head to look—and sure enough! This street looked familiar; it turned out to be the street where Xiao Yuanshan's mansion was located! Even more coincidentally, the Prince's mansion was directly opposite the General's mansion.
Without saying a word, upon closer reflection, it makes sense. How could Li Rong's former residence have been in a bad location? It was probably occupied by all the royal relatives and nobles of the capital.
So, Xiao Yuanshan and the Li family have actually been neighbors for many years? Could it be that he and Sister Li Sheng were childhood sweethearts?
He secretly thought that he really needed to see Zhao Xiuyuan and find out what happened back then.
Jiang Nuanzhi didn't want to get entangled with him at the moment. She reached out and took the congratulatory gift from Xiao Yuanshan, and said politely, "Thank you, Your Highness. However, there are really too many affairs in the manor, so it is inconvenient for me to talk to Your Highness any longer."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Yuanshan blocked her way with his fan the next second.
"What exactly does Your Highness intend to do?"
Jiang Nuanzhi grabbed Dongzang's wrist, who was about to make a move, and looked at Xiao Yuanshan.
Xiao Yuanshan smiled, but his eyes were icy cold: "Doctor Jiang, why don't you take a look at what's in this box?"
Jiang Nuanzhi stared at the box, her delicate brows furrowed.
The moment he touched the box, he smelled a strange, bloody odor, and immediately sensed something was wrong. But if he didn't open it now, this person would likely continue to pester him. So he immediately tried to open the box.
"Master, let me do it."
Dongcang frowned deeply, worried that Jiang Nuanzhi would step forward to help.
The box slowly opened, and a strong, pungent smell of blood suddenly wafted out.
Several palace servants who had come to manage the mansion were so frightened by a single glance that they screamed on the spot.
Jiang Nuanzhi's face also paled a bit.
Inside the box were several severed fingers and pieces of an ear, still oozing blood, with wriggling white maggots among them—it was utterly disgusting.
After only one glance, Dongzang, fearing he might frighten the lady, immediately closed the box. He then looked at Jiang Nuanzhi for her instructions.
Jiang Nuanzhi took a deep breath, her eyes filled with frost as she looked at Xiao Yuanshan in front of her.
Xiao Yuanshan's face revealed an unusual excitement, as if he particularly enjoyed the way others feared him, and the smile in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest: "This is a grand gift from me to the Li family for their housewarming. I suppose General Li, who misses his old friend so much, will like it."
He narrowed his eyes slightly, then looked at Jiang Nuanzhi and said slowly, "Physician Jiang, don't forget to come to my residence later to examine the Princess and the Crown Prince while you're moving."
Also, I have a few words for you to pass on to Li Rong.”
As he spoke, he pointed to his eyes and casually traced a line: "I'm watching him. Only one day remains of the three-day deadline. I don't have much patience left. You'd better remember my words, or next time you'll send something different."
As Xiao Yuanshan spoke, he looked at Jiang Nuanzhi with a leisurely air, his eyes full of provocation.
Jiang Nuanzhi looked at Xiao Yuanshan, her eyes filled with a chill.
This man who treated human life so lightly was actually the Regent of the Great Jing Dynasty, wielding power over the entire nation. For a moment, she felt absurdity that such a madman's decision concerned the lives of the entire country.
They arbitrarily increased taxes, enslaved the people to mine gold, and even used human lives to make medicine.
This was the first time Jiang Nuanzhi had ever wanted someone to die so badly.
Beneath the wide sleeves, silver needles were inserted, targeting Xiao Yuanshan's carotid artery, and dark mist surged in his eyes.
Just then, a deafening shout suddenly rang out.
That was the shout of a hero coming from afar—
Someone nearby shouted, "The general is mustering his troops!!"
"Raising troops! Good heavens, the nearest military camp is dozens of miles away! How can we still hear such a sound!"
In fact, not only could you hear it, but the ground itself was trembling.
Xiao Yuanshan's smiling face suddenly tightened, and his gaze abruptly turned towards the direction of the camp. His fists clenched tightly.
Discussions arose again from the surrounding area.
"It's General Li! It really is General Li!"
The heavy gate of the Pingjiang Marquis's mansion next door creaked open.
The old marquis, who had been retired for many years, was helped out of the door by several elderly men with graying temples. He looked into the distance and knelt down, his body trembling.
"General, I have finally waited for your return in my lifetime. We can fight side by side again. Xue Cheng, quick, bring me my spear."
The elderly people attending to them also couldn't help but have tears in their eyes.
"My lord, you have now retired and no longer need to fight."
"Get out of my way, I need to see the general and get my red-tasseled spear."
In the blink of an eye, chaos erupted on the other side.
While Jiang Nuanzhi was still in a daze, a man in his forties dressed in casual clothes hurried over and bowed deeply.
"Greetings, Your Highness. My grandfather is quite old and can no longer tell what year it is. I hope Your Highness will forgive him."
She didn't dare to look up at Xiao Yuanshan as she spoke.
Xiao Yuanshan's face was ashen. Without saying a word, he leaped onto his horse and spurred it on, galloping towards the camp.
"Madam Li, I'm sorry."
After seeing Xiao Yuanshan leave, the man seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. Then, he looked at Jiang Nuanzhi seriously, paused for a moment, and bowed to Jiang Nuanzhi to apologize.
(End of this chapter)
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