A man doesn't easily shed tears, unless he's truly heartbroken. Xiao Xingyuan, recalling the past, couldn't help but feel tears welling up in his eyes.
Prince Yong was even more confused. He didn't quite understand what he was saying. "You mean your sister-in-law?"
"Zhao Chonghou, you must remember, if your brother tries to kill you, only she can save you." Xiao Xingyuan was quite drunk and didn't even know what he was saying. He started rambling incoherently and eventually fell asleep.
Only Prince Yong remained, feeling as if a hundred claws were scratching at his heart, unable to get drunk even after drinking a thousand cups. He recalled the year Empress Yide passed away, when Emperor Mingde was as despondent as if the sky were about to collapse.
After the Ministry of Personnel issued the document, Liu Ren'an did one last thing for Zhao Shu in the capital, then took the document, packed his bags, and went to Xiliang. He always kept Zhao Shu's words in mind and was determined to be a good official.
Zhao Shu looked at the land deed on the desk with satisfaction. Jingxin Garden was now her property, and had nothing to do with the Sun family anymore. "Where is Fei Peng?"
"At the Song residence." Xiao Guozi tried his best to keep a low profile. Miss Huo was going to marry Mr. Song, and Fei Peng was Mr. Song's disciple. They, the servants caught in the middle, were really in a difficult position.
Zhao Shu sighed after hearing this, "Go, bring him to me."
"Yes." Xiao Guozi hurriedly went down to give instructions, and when he returned, he brought with him Physician Peng. As soon as Physician Peng saw Zhao Shu, his serious, studious expression immediately transformed into that of a playful old man. "Princess, I heard that the Fourth Prince's Consort gave Jingxin Garden to you?"
"You're quite well-informed," Zhao Shu said with a slight smile, which was not to deny it.
Upon confirming the rumors circulating outside, Physician Peng immediately beamed with joy, asking, "Princess, when will Jingxin Garden open?"
"If you wish to go, you are welcome anytime. I intend to rename Jingxinyuan to Sanguzhai," Zhao Shu announced, making a decision that shocked everyone.
Physician Peng's mouth gaped open in an "O" shape, his mustache stopped trembling, and it took him a long time to react before he asked in disbelief, "Does the princess mean to change Jingxin Garden into Sanguzhai?"
"Yes, can we start working on Elder Peng's workshop?" Zhao Shu suddenly asked. Elder Peng was a learned scholar with great talent in medicine. Zhao Shu wanted to develop other products in the future. If she could get involved in the imperial research workshop, she would at least not be poor, if not become rich!
At that moment, Physician Peng had a sudden flash of inspiration and instantly understood Zhao Shu's intention. He chuckled twice and said, "Does the princess intend to carve out a portion of Jingxin Garden for this old man to use?"
“Why not? Isn’t it better to do research in the idyllic Jingxin Garden than in the government office?” Zhao Shu nodded with a smile. “Professor Peng, are you not happy about this?”
"No, no, no, thank you for your kindness, Princess." Physician Peng immediately bowed deeply. "I will go find Lord Huo now. He is in charge of this matter and is currently looking for a location. There is no need for that now."
Before he finished speaking, he had already disappeared. He was as excited as a child, jumping around, which was really cute.
The weather grew hotter and hotter, and several days passed in a flash. Xiao Zhuzi brought Zhang Liu to report. He first handed Zhao Shu a letter, which was from Zheng Hongsheng. Zhao Shu opened it and read that the letter expressed his gratitude to Zhao Shu and stated that the handover was completed and he had officially set off to return to the capital, and would arrive soon.
After reading the letter, he tore it into pieces and put them in his teacup. Only then did he look at Zhang Liu, who was beaming with joy and grinning foolishly the whole time.
"How is it?"
"Your Highness, Lady Fan says she thanks Your Highness and is willing to marry you." She scratched her head shyly at the end, her face turning red to the roots of her neck.
Zhao Shu was happy for him too. It was what she wanted most for everyone in the household to be happy. "Madam Fan suffered misfortune in her early years and had a difficult life. You must treat her with tolerance, respect, and care for her more in the future, do you understand?"
Zhang Liu knelt down with a thud and respectfully kowtowed to Zhao Shu, "Yes, Princess, I will definitely treat Fan Shi well, please rest assured, Princess." He was overjoyed to be able to marry the knowledgeable and reasonable Fan Shi, how could he treat her poorly?
Zhao Shu nodded. "Remember this well. If any of you find out that you abandoned her after starting a relationship and treated her badly, you will not be spared."
"Princess, rest assured, I am not that kind of person." Zhang Liu felt as if he were meeting an elder, but the princess was not yet of marriageable age until the end of the year.
To be honest, Zhang Liu, who makes a living on the edge, is not a good match, but what can I do when he is my man? Zhao Shu turned to Wan Dong and said, "Go and have Bi Qiao prepare the gifts."
After saying that, she said with some emotion, "Don't follow his example, or I, the princess, will be exhausted."
Everyone laughed upon hearing this, and Zhang Liu scratched his head again, feeling even more embarrassed.
Having prepared gifts, Zhao Shu and Prince Yong, who had just returned to the mansion, personally went to the mansion to ask Wang Jiyang to release the person. Zhao Shu could tell that Prince Yong had been drinking, but he was sober and showed no signs of drunkenness. Moreover, it would be inappropriate for her to go to the mansion alone before she was married, so she agreed to let Prince Yong go to the mansion with her.
Just as they stepped off East Street, Gu Deyu stopped them in the face. Gu Deyu's armor was stained with blood, and he was kneeling in front of Prince Yong's horse, saying, "Your Highness, Princess, Miss Sun is dying."
Zhao Shu was dozing in the carriage when she suddenly sat up with a start, lifted the curtain and asked, "What's going on?"
"Princess, you must go and see! The Sun family is fighting!" Gu Deyu was still young, an honest and simple boy. At this moment, he was so anxious that he was covered in sweat and didn't care about his injuries.
"Go, take the men. Today, I, the princess, will wipe out the Sun family." After saying this, Zhao Shu said to Prince Yong, "Father, you go to the Wang family. I'll go see A-Yun."
Prince Yong had already seen the blood on Gu Deyu's body, so he was unwilling to let Zhao Shu go alone. He shook his head and said, "I will go with you to take a look."
Zhao Shu thought for a moment. She realized that some members of the Sun family were probably desperate and acting rashly. Her father was a prince with a good reputation, so they would probably be somewhat wary of him. After all, she was a woman and shouldn't take the lead in everything.
Thinking of this, she nodded and instructed Green Ivy to take gifts to the Wang family and explain the situation to Wang Jiyang. She and Prince Yong then went to the Sun family.
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