At that time, the study in Jiang Yuanqing's residence was dimly lit.
A person dressed in blue and wearing a square scarf sat to his left. "Why did Your Highness agree to Princess Fu'an's request? The great cause is not yet accomplished; you really don't need to do this."
On the desk lay biographical information about Princess Fukang.
Jiang Yuanqing didn't even raise an eyebrow, slowly closing the package. "Anyway, once I get to the emperor, I'll be betrothed. Rather than being assigned someone who's useless to my plans and might even become a burden, I might as well find someone I find pleasing to the eye. After all, it doesn't matter to me who I marry."
“His ambitions are considerable; he would never be bogged down in such trivial matters.” On the bed, Gu Zhan listened to Xu Nian’s description. He smiled faintly, “Princess Fukang’s parents are both deceased, and the Emperor feels indebted to her; naturally, she is the best choice.”
It turns out that she was just too naive.
Xu Nian sighed softly, nestled in her husband's arms. "So, did Fukang choose to marry him because the Second Prince was her best option?"
Gu Zhan knew his wife couldn't accept this yet, so he lowered his head and gently kissed her smooth forehead. "Perhaps. People of the royal family can never act solely on feelings."
In short, things have come to this point, so there's no point in dwelling on it anymore.
The next morning, she heard rumors circulating that Princess Fukang's fiancé was actually the second prince. It was also said that the emperor had decreed that the marriage would take place soon.
Perhaps to avoid any unforeseen complications, the wedding was set for a day a month later.
As for the Fourth Prince, news came from Anqing. The Emperor and Empress, after hearing her words, put on a show for the girl. This made everyone well aware of the strict rules and constraints of the royal family.
In less than three days, the girl packed her valuables and left the capital overnight, her destination unknown.
When Jiang Yuanmo woke up, it was too late. She had long since disappeared into some remote mountain forest to continue her carefree life in the martial world.
He wanted to go, but this time the Empress would not grant his wish.
He was confined to the palace, and they tried to persuade him earnestly for a long time. Whether they were truly convinced or not, no one knows. In any case, from then on, the Fourth Prince never again clamored to travel the world.
The commotion continued for several more days.
One night, in the quiet of the night, the gate of a small courtyard in the Princess's Mansion, which was separated from the General's Mansion by only one wall, was opened.
A man cautiously peeked out and, taking advantage of the patrolling guards' inattention, quietly approached the base of the wall. Above him, someone was already crouching.
Upon seeing him approach, she flipped over and jumped down without making a sound.
"How's the search going?" The man in black's voice was cold and deep. Xu Shen shivered involuntarily, shrinking back with a mixture of resentment and fear.
He stammered, "Well, I'm just a man. Xu Nian, that brat, treats me like a thief. I can't even get into the inner courtyard normally, I have no chance at all."
Moreover, there are so many servants in the inner courtyard; with his physique, he wouldn't stand a chance against even one of them.
The man in black remained silent for a long time, staring intently at Xu Shen. It wasn't until Xu Shen's back went numb and his legs were so weak he was about to collapse to the ground that he finally spoke, "Now that she's married, how could her things still be in the Princess's mansion? Go to the General's mansion, and no matter what method you use, you must find that profound manual."
After saying that, the man leaped away from the princess's residence.
It was so quiet, not even a mosquito was disturbed. Xu Shen curled his lip and spat in annoyance, "Does he really think I'm a know-it-all?! How could he have gotten involved in something like this?!"
"Madam!" The next day, Xu Nian was having dinner in the mansion when a servant rushed over. "Madam! Something terrible has happened! Young Master was drinking with someone and he turned the place upside down!"
"Then, the tavern manager ordered his men to arrest him. He said he was going to be taken to the authorities."
Xu Nian paused, picking up food with her chopsticks, and exchanged a glance with Gu Zhan.
She's really neglected Xu Shen lately, and this has actually happened. "Where is he? Take me there to see him."
"I'll go with you."
"No need, just stay home and wait. I'll be right back." He pressed Gu Zhan down, making him sit down to eat. This man had been busy running around the military camp these past few days, and they hadn't even seen each other a few times.
Now that she finally gets a meal, Xu Shen just has to make things difficult for her!
She had been to the government offices in the capital countless times, and this time, she didn't need anyone to guide her. She walked in as if she knew the way perfectly well.
She kicked away Xu Shen, who was crawling over and trying to hug her leg. She looked around and saw that the bar owner was trembling.
"Sir, could you please tell me what happened?"
The newly appointed prefect dared not be negligent and respectfully explained the matter clearly, "Princess, this person is truly despicable. Not only did he smash the shop owner's store, but he also injured a customer, and, and..."
He even bullied others, saying that his cousin was a princess and anyone who touched him would die.
The prefect dared not say these words aloud, but Xu Nian knew even with his toes that Xu Shen was a man who could never say anything decent.
She came here only to avoid anyone using her as leverage. Now that there was no doubt about the matter, she had no reason to stay. "Even princes are subject to the law. Besides, he is just a poor commoner. You can hope for him however you want, without worrying about me."
Upon hearing this, the prefect was stunned, and so was Xu Shen.
"Cousin, cousin, you can't do this! Back then, when my mother framed you, I even spoke up for you. You can't be so ungrateful and just stand by and watch someone die!"
Xu Nian sneered, "Ungrateful? You don't speak up for your mother because you have nothing to lie about. Xu Shen, you have done me no favors. You'd better watch yourself."
The original owner of this body was certainly despicable, but how good were those who abandoned her and her two younger brothers?
He constantly beat and verbally abused her, and Xu Shen even tried to take advantage of the chaos to rape her more than once. His behavior was outrageous and disgusting!
He deserves a lesson, but this shouldn't send him to jail.
[Probably not. Even if the streamer said it was all business, these people would still have to find ways to appease him, so they'd probably just get a small fine.]
The comments on the screen were right; Xu Shen gave all the money he had on him to the shopkeeper.
He also got a beating, and when he came back, he was sighing and howling so loudly that the whole front yard could hear him.
At that moment, Gu Zhan and Xu Nian were huddled together in the General's Mansion playing Go, a game Xu Nian had just taught him. The two children watched from the side. "Sister, the steward is here."
As soon as Da Bao looked up, he saw the steward from the princess's mansion hurrying over.
"Princess, Xu Shen was having a secret conversation with someone last night, saying he wanted something from you."
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