Having overheard Xiaobu and Yu Nanqing's conversation, Su Wanyan confirmed that Mingyu was the most skilled in martial arts among them.
As for what makes it good, Su Wanyan had no idea.
After leaving the Prince's mansion, Su Wanyan went to the bookstore first.
If you want to understand a dynasty, besides hearsay, reading books is the most convenient and quickest way.
The bookstore had all sorts of things she wanted to know: humanities anecdotes, folk tales, etiquette, admonitions, and so on. Whenever Su Wanyan needed something, she could usually find the book she wanted at the bookstore.
This time, Su Wanyan wanted to find the Records of the Grand Historian.
She could set aside the dynasties before the Great Jin Dynasty for now; what she wanted was the 'history of the Great Jin's rise to power,' the policies promulgated during the reign of Emperor Yuanhe, or the record of Emperor Yuanhe's ascension to the throne.
This dynasty originated from the previous dynasty, and you can also take a look at the historical records of the previous dynasty.
This is one part of the record; what she really wants to find is Yu Nanqing's battle record, which should be compiled and written down.
Because she had only asked one question yesterday, and Yu Nanqing had fainted from excitement, which was probably not a good thing.
Asking others rashly might not yield the real answer, so she needs to do her own research before asking, so she won't be misled.
However, she was unsure whether this part of the record would circulate to the common people. These records were written and collected by the palace, and whether or not they should be circulated to the common people for them to read was a matter of considerable consideration.
Emperor Yuanhe hated Yu Nanqing so much, and he is still on the throne now, so historical records on this matter should still be kept in the palace.
Su Wanyan wandered around the bookstore again and again, picking out only a few books, but she couldn't find anything about Yu Nanqing.
However, she found a book called "Brief Notes of the Imperial Court". After flipping through a few pages, she found that it was about the previous dynasty. It recorded that Emperor Yuanhe and Yu Nanqing were still children. It was a simple explanation of the relationships between the characters, and it also included some short stories.
The book's signature at the end reads "Imperial Historian Bureau".
The book's content is still credible.
Su Wanyan felt it had some reference value, so she bought it.
Su Wanyan came out of the bookstore carrying books, and Mingyu stepped forward: "Your Majesty, let me take them."
"No need." Su Wanyan dodged his outstretched hand to the side.
Unless there are special circumstances, she is still not used to ordering others around.
Mingyu was unsure how to react, as he had never worked as a guard before.
Su Wanyan looked him over. It was a very ordinary coarse linen outfit. Because Mingyu was tall and good-looking, the clothes didn't suit him well. It looked like a red-crowned crane covered with pheasant feathers.
Su Wanyan touched the silver pouch at her waist and felt that she could afford a set of clothes. She said, "Let's go, I'll buy you a set of clothes."
Mingyu was taken aback, and quickly said, "Your Majesty need not trouble yourself, I don't care what I wear."
"Buy two sets for Yu Nanqing as well. The clothes the palace gave him aren't quite right for him right now, so we need to buy him a few more linings."
Upon hearing that it was for his master, Mingyu no longer refused: "Yes."
Since she was going to buy one for Yu Nanqing, Su Wanyan naturally had to choose two sets for Su Chien as well. Thinking that the weather in August was getting colder, Su Wanyan also chose two sets with fur collars.
Once a woman's shopping desire is ignited, she can't stop herself. After buying Yu Nanqing and Su Chien's items, Su Wanyan asked Mingyu to choose a set as well.
Mingyu was flattered and embarrassed. Under Su Wanyan's gaze, he chose a set of narrow-sleeved black patterned casual clothes.
The shopkeeper also provided Mingyu with a pair of hand warmers on the narrow sleeves. After putting them on, Mingyu moved his arms around and felt that it wouldn't affect his movements, so he quietly accepted the clothes.
When Su Wanyan came out of the clothing store, she had two extra bags on her back. Mingyu offered to help her carry them, and this time she didn't refuse and gave him one of the bags.
After buying the clothes, Su Wanyan went to the slave market, picked out two maids, paid for them, and took them back to the palace.
Su Wanyan wasn't worried about buying any bad maids at the slave market. Those who were dishonest and sold to slave traders were usually sold to brothels and wouldn't end up in the hands of their families.
If a dishonest person is chosen by the client, the broker will immediately inform them of the person's disgraceful deeds.
Dental dealers are business people too, and they care about their reputation. They generally wouldn't do anything to damage their own brand.
After leaving the broker's place, Su Wanyan planned to head home, but just then, the people suddenly moved to both sides of the road.
Su Wanyan, carrying large and small bags, was squeezed to the edge.
Mingyu quickly reached out and stood in front of Su Wanyan, protecting her tightly.
Not far away, a magnificent carriage came into Su Wanyan's view. The carriage was drawn by five horses and had guards clearing the way in front and behind, making for a very grand scene.
This is Princess Yu Tingyi's carriage.
This was the first time Su Wanyan had ever seen Yu Tingyi's grand entrance.
One can only marvel at how worthy she is of being the eldest princess of the Great Jin Dynasty, with power and status second only to Emperor Yuanhe.
Su Wanyan looked in the direction the carriage had come from; it seemed the carriage had just come from the palace.
Like the other people around her, Su Wanyan watched and waited quietly until the carriage slowly drove away before she rejoined the crowd.
The time for bestowing favors at the Prince's Mansion was from Chen Shi (7-9 AM) to Wei Shi (1-3 PM). When Su Wanyan returned to the mansion, the bestowal of favors had already ended. Unlike the bustling crowd when she left the mansion, only Yu Nanqing's people were left tidying up in twos and threes at the mansion gate.
Seeing Su Wanyan return with bags and packages, Wang Zhang hurriedly stepped forward to take the packages from her hands: "Your Majesty, you're back?"
Su Wanyan was indeed tired of carrying the packages, so she let Wang Zhang take them from her.
"How is Yu Nanqing? Has anything happened to him?"
"No, Xiao Bu is watching. He will let me know as soon as anything happens."
"That's good." It was only after Yu Nanqing's condition stabilized that she thought of going out of the mansion to buy things.
Main courtyard, inside a room.
Xiao Bu was standing by the bed, watching over Yu Nanqing without daring to relax for a moment.
Yu Nanqing was weak and had long since fallen asleep from exhaustion.
However, when the door creaked open, Yu Nanqing opened her eyes.
He tilted his head slightly and saw the figure carrying the package as he entered. Instantly, all sleepiness vanished, and he felt as if his body had regained its strength.
She slightly opened her mouth: "You've left the manor?"
As soon as he opened his mouth, his throat felt like he had swallowed sand, and he was extremely hoarse.
Su Wanyan was taken aback: "How long has it been since you drank water?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Bu immediately poured Yu Nanqing a glass of water. Oh no! He hadn't had a drop of water since the prince woke up and asked him questions this morning. If the prince hadn't said anything, he would have thought the prince wasn't thirsty!
Xiao Bu reached out to help Yu Nanqing up, but Su Wanyan stopped her, saying, "Don't touch him like that."
Xiao Bu froze on the spot, unsure whether to put down the water in her hand or not.
Su Wanyan sighed and stepped forward to take the water glass: "I'll do it, you can go out."
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