Chapter 73 The Prince
Jiusu saw disgust in his eyes. He thought that he was a rival and his status would not be too low, higher than Prince Chang. He might very well be the crown prince. Oh, he forgot to ask Jiang Jing about Shengjing.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be so passive.
"Since you are so powerful, please save my family for me."
"Saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. By saving a family, Miss Jiu is accumulating merits for me. But whose family are you saving? What kind of suffering have they suffered?" Xu Qihuai smiled, neither refusing nor agreeing.
He looked at the tea leaves floating in the teacup.
Mu Ke from the mansion said that there must be a big surprise this time, a surprise bigger than arithmetic. What is it?
Qiu Shishu smiled and tried to smooth things over.
"Go ahead, young lady. My Master Xu is no ordinary man."
Jiusu said: "Jiang Jing, I believe you must know him, right?"
"Jiang Jing?" Xu Qihuai's heart trembled. This name had not been mentioned in front of him for a long time. He had also secretly looked for it, but was sternly stopped by Mu Ke. At that time, whoever mentioned it would be in trouble.
They were actually exiled here and knew Jiusu.
There are such coincidences in the world.
Jiusu's eyes were filled with seriousness as she spoke bluntly, "Their family is a fugitive, but Prince Chang has been sending people to assassinate them. The day before yesterday, Lou Ming set a huge fire at the Jiang family's house, reducing it to ashes. But with no witnesses or physical evidence, we can't report it to the authorities."
The only way is to use conspiracy and trickery to force Lou Ming away.
Qiu Shishu sighed and shook his head.
"How dare they be so audacious! Will the Jiang family also be buried in the fire?"
"I moved them to my house the night before. Jiang Jing went to Lingcheng. I heard there was a big case there, and he wanted to go there to make merit and get rid of his fugitive status." Jiusu said, "I don't want you to deal with Lou Ming, but to help Jiang Jing and his family get rid of their fugitive status."
There are thousands of ways to deal with Lou Ming, it's just a problem of ancient feudal class, she really has no way to solve the problem of identity.
Xu Qihuai asked curiously, "What is your relationship with Jiang Jing?"
Jiusu said truthfully: "Lover."
"Oh~" Xu Qihuai's face showed a hint of gossip, "What is the relationship between Miss Jiu and General Chen?"
Jiusu was silent for a few seconds, "Ex-husband."
Qiu Shishu smiled helplessly. The prince was really too gossipy. General Chen's romantic affairs had long been spread throughout the world. Perhaps, General Bai, who was still handling miscellaneous matters in Mobei, had also heard about it?
I'm really looking forward to the "harmonious" scene of the father-in-law and son-in-law meeting each other.
"Did General Chen force you to divorce?"
"No, I was the one who proposed the divorce." Jiusu said.
Divorce and retirement are completely different. One means being free, while the other means being abandoned.
Xu Qihuai was even more puzzled. "Why did Miss Jiu leave the wealthy general and choose a fugitive with nothing? I just can't understand."
Jiusu took a sip of tea. Why were these two grown men so gossipy? As expected, gossip knows no age or gender. She chuckled, "The Emperor is more noble. Does that mean everyone has to choose the Emperor? Is it okay not to choose?"
"Alright!" Xu Qihuai smiled and shook his head. He straightened his clothes and got down to business. "To restore your identity, you do need to make achievements. Jiang Che went to Lingcheng. I'm afraid he was involved in the 'mysterious murder' incident. Many officers and soldiers died. I'm afraid Jiang Jing will never come back."
Jiusu frowned.
Qiu Shishu explained, "It's not that they're particularly brutal. During the investigation, people kept dying, but they still couldn't catch the culprit. There wasn't a single clue. It was really terrifying."
"Is it possible that the government somewhere didn't investigate seriously?" Jiusu asked.
"Impossible." Qiu Shishu shook his head. "When Shengjing learned of this, they immediately sent Detective Yang. It's been three days, and there's still no discovery. He was even injured. Fortunately, there are heavy defenses."
Jiusu's heart tightened. What about Jiang Jing? Wouldn't it be more dangerous if he were alone?
She asked, "If Jiang Jing investigates this case, will there be a chance to restore my identity?"
"Yes, but not much." Xu Qihuai said truthfully, "Even if Jiang Jing investigated this case and deserves most of the credit, Jiang Jing still needs the approval of Lord Yang, Lord Yang's willingness to report the matter, and the Emperor's willingness to pardon the Jiang family's crimes."
After a long time, Jiusu's eyes lit up.
He smoothed the water droplets on the table with his fingers. "We've persuaded Lord Yang to report this matter. The Emperor is unwilling to grant a pardon, but that simply means he doesn't have enough leverage. When the time comes, please send a letter to the Emperor."
Xu Qihuai raised an eyebrow, looking a little interested. "What's the content of the letter...?"
Jiusu chuckled.
"Jiang Jing developed fine salt."
The two stood up, their faces showing surprise. Especially Xu Qihuai, who was always calm and composed, couldn't help but get excited. He said seriously and solemnly: "Miss Jiu, this is not a joke."
In ancient times, the importance of salt was worth more than a thousand pieces of gold.
【Copper Leaf-10】
[A small bottle of fine salt has been placed in the backpack]
Jiusu pretended to take it out, placed it on the table, and opened the cork. "I'm not kidding. Using refined salt to exchange for the identity of the Jiang family's exile should be worth it, right?"
Qiu Shishu carefully picked up the bottle, poured it into his hand and tasted it, and was so excited that he couldn't speak.
Then he poured it into the prince's palm and said, "Try it."
Jiusu: “…” It’s too shameful to watch.
Xu Qihuai took a light taste and found it soft and delicate, not too salty, without any impurities, and of very high purity.
"Miss Jiu, this fine salt..."
"Your Highness, if this is accomplished, I will give you the secret of fine salt." Jiusu interrupted him. Now, she had taken the initiative. "Please consider it for a moment. I will take my leave now."
Looking at the woman's departing back, everything around seemed to dim.
Suddenly, Xu Qihuai came back to his senses, "What did she call me just now?"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince." Qiu Shishu recalled, sighing and shaking his head. "Miss Jiu is truly an extraordinary woman. It turns out she saw through it long ago, yet remained neither humble nor overbearing. If we can obtain this person, it will definitely be beneficial."
Xu Qihuai's lips curled up, "Uncle, you recommended a talented person to me! She is with Jiang Jing and is an enemy of Prince Chang. Even if she doesn't enter my house, she will definitely not be my enemy. Do you think this story about fine salt is true?"
Qiu Shishu thought for a moment.
"I've investigated. Miss Jiu has never left here. The most prominent person she knows is none other than General Chen. This fine salt is priceless. I don't think it's fake. Salt is a national treasure. Doesn't the Crown Prince also have his eye on Jiang Jing? Why not do this good thing? The Emperor will also credit you with discovering the fine salt, and you can also become friends with Jiusu and Jiang Jing. Why not?"
Without saying a word, Xu Qihuai went to the study, wrote a letter, and wrote in the letter Jiang Jing's determination to make meritorious service for his crime.
He flexed his wrist and shouted, "Changlin, take my token and fine salt, and ride as fast as you can to Shengjing to hand them over to the Emperor. No delay is allowed along the way. Anyone who stops you will be killed without mercy!"
Changlin knelt on one knee and clasped his fists.
"Yes! I obey your command."
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