Everyone in the Zhao Kingdom knew about her identity and background.
Thirty-year-old women, some of whom could be grandmothers, came here to marry into a powerful family, specifically to the most honorable emperor.
The fact that no one killed her shows their magnanimity.
Jiang Tian lived in the most remote palace in the entire palace, which was even more dilapidated than the Cold Palace.
If people treat someone like her well, they will think that Zhao Kingdom has accepted the humiliation of Nan Kingdom.
Giving her a bite to eat and ensuring she doesn't starve is the greatest act of kindness.
The Southern Kingdom sent her here, already knowing her fate; why should they be merciful to her?
Throughout the entire palace, not a single palace servant took care of her; only a neglected eunuch was assigned to fetch meals from the imperial kitchen and deliver them to her daily.
She received no other allowances either.
The Emperor will be holding a selection of consorts these days, and soon all the daughters of various families will be sent to the palace. At that time, the empresses will be the most important.
What is Jiang Tian, a princess sent for a political marriage?
In such an environment, it is already difficult for a person to survive.
Jiang Tian had only been living there for a few days, and the entire palace was still in a mess.
This place was originally the residence of a mad concubine. Many years ago, the concubine passed away, and the palace has been abandoned ever since. It is said that it is haunted from time to time.
As soon as Jiang Tian arrived, this palace was allocated to her.
Whether it's haunted or not, Jiang Tian's first priority is to survive.
Although she grew up in the countryside, she learned the most dignified etiquette of a young lady.
Her mother was of low social status, and no one recognized her child even though she had given birth to the emperor. This became a thorn in her side.
She had always raised Jiang Tian as a daughter of a prominent family, and she was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.
Unfortunately, it was of no use at all.
Her daughter was nothing more than a piece of duckweed in a chaotic world, at the mercy of others.
The palace was large and spacious, and the palace servants had no intention of killing her.
The bedding and tea set were all new, but her dowry was not much; apart from some clothes, there was nothing else.
This already represents all of Jiang Tian's belongings.
Since we're here, let's make the best of it.
Although Jiang Tian had learned the etiquette of a young lady, she grew up in the mountains and was not entirely without the ability to support herself.
Even when her mother was seriously ill, she still had to work in the fields.
It took half a day to clean the entire palace.
Early the next morning, Jiang Tian cleared all the weeds from the courtyard outside the palace.
When the little eunuch Xiao Fuzi, who was delivering the meal, arrived, he almost thought he had gone to the wrong place.
The once desolate and eerie palace has been completely transformed.
"Father-in-law, thank you for bringing me my meal."
Jiang Tian changed into a coarse cloth outfit, but she was still graceful, with a beautiful face and elegant demeanor; no matter how you looked at her, she was a beauty.
Xiao Fuzi was dumbfounded; in fact, he had never met Jiang Tian before.
The woman seemed to have suffered a great blow and hadn't come out to see anyone for several days.
He would simply leave his lunchbox outside his door and leave each day.
Today was their first meeting.
"It's nothing, Miss Jiang... Miss Jiang."
As a princess sent for a political marriage, the emperor should have given her a title, but the Southern Kingdom went too far. The fact that the Southern Kingdom accepted her already demonstrates the magnanimity of the Zhao Kingdom as a great power.
Don't even think about it.
After much hesitation, Xiao Fuzi could only call her "Miss".
Jiang Tian didn't care about the form of address; she simply smiled and asked Xiao Fuzi how to purchase some grain and vegetable seeds.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fuzi instantly understood what she meant: "You want to plant, plant crops here?"
Jiang Tian nodded and smiled bitterly: "I know I'm different from you, but I didn't have a good life over there either. I just want to live well, I don't have any other thoughts. If I can take care of a piece of land myself, I won't starve to death even if the imperial kitchen stops giving me food."
Xiao Fuzi remained silent.
Almost everyone concluded that Jiang Tian wouldn't live much longer.
To keep such a disgrace is to slap the emperor in the face.
If the two countries go to war, she will certainly not survive.
You could see the earnestness in her eyes...
Xiao Fuzi gritted her teeth and nodded: "Don't worry, I'll find the seeds for you and bring them to you tomorrow."
He was a survivor of famine; if he hadn't been clinging to life, he might have perished long ago.
He admired Jiang Tian's courage in choosing to live.
Thank you.
The two reached an agreement, and the next day Xiao Fuzi brought Jiang Tian various kinds of seeds that were just right for planting at this time of year.
Jiang Tian gave one of her jade bracelets to Xiao Fuzi.
“I’m already like this in the palace, what use is this bracelet to me? You can use it to exercise yourself, it’s better than me waiting here until I’m old and bored.”
After hearing her words, Xiao Fuzi fell silent, but ultimately accepted the gift.
Through this experience, the two formed a bond.
Jiang Tian noticed that the food Xiao Fuzi brought was much better than before.
The seeds were sown soon after, and Jiang Tian had some free time again.
She brought out a violin from the storeroom.
This instrument has been abandoned for who knows how many years, but fortunately it is not damaged.
Jiang Tian knew how to repair the piano, and Xiao Fuzi was happy to find her some tools. In just a short time, the piano was repaired.
Jiang Tian lived in a remote place, and her playing the piano did not attract any attention.
Only Xiao Fuzi would occasionally hear it. He didn't understand music theory, but he could tell from the smoothness of the music that Jiang Tian was quite skilled.
But so what? It's all about timing and fate.
Xuanyuan Ye didn't see Jiang Tian until a month later.
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