Wen Jingchi glared at the woman next to him, "What are you still standing there for? Get out of here right now."

The beautiful girl just now blushed and walked out awkwardly.

The two looked at each other before Chu Weiyue left with Madam Shangguan.

When we arrived at the garden, we found it was filled with all kinds of rare flowers and plants.

Chu Weiyue couldn't help but sighed, "Madam, the flowers in your garden are comparable to the imperial garden. Although it's not as big as the imperial garden, all the varieties are rare."

From this we can see that their master has embezzled a lot of money.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to afford so many expensive flowers.

One of the pots was a green peony. She had seen it in the flower market in the capital. A small pot of seedlings cost 10,000 taels of silver.

Madam Shangguan didn't hear any hidden meaning in Chu Weiyue's words and just smiled happily.

"If these flowers can catch the princess's eye, why not give them to you?"

"How can I do this? I can't accept the reward without doing anything. These flowers are not suitable for planting. Since they have taken root and sprouted here, it's good for them to stay here. You can transplant them to me when you have small seedlings next year."

After answering a few simple questions, Chu Weiyue looked at the flowers attentively.

A few little girls came over with snacks and tea, and there was a beautiful woman beside them.

She is somewhat similar to Madam Shangguan, but her facial features are more exquisite.

She's the type of enchanting girl who can charm you away with just one look.

She gave Chu Weiyue a charming and enchanting smile, "Hello, Princess. I am the daughter of Lord Shangguan."

"No need to be polite, get up."

Madam Shangguan took her hand and asked her to sit next to her.

"Princess, this is my daughter, about your age, named Wan'er."

Chu Weiyue was stunned for a moment, slightly stunned by her name, which was the same name as a famous figure in past history.

I just don’t know if Shangguan Wan’er is as smart and talented as others.

After a brief chat, I found that Shangguan Wan'er was quite graceful and her behavior was all that of a lady from a noble family.

I just don't know why, but when I talk to her, I always feel something inexplicably awkward, and she can't tell what it is.

After drinking a few cups of tea, Shangguan Wan'er suddenly changed the topic to emotions and sighed with some emotion.

"Princess, I really envy your relationship with the prince. I heard about your story a long time ago. The girls here all want to find a good husband like the prince. And the men also want to find a good wife like you who will never leave you."

Upon hearing this, Chu Weiyue raised his chin with some pride.

After all, it's praising yourself, and who doesn't like being praised?

"We are running in both directions!"

Although she was not sure whether they knew what it meant to be a two-way relationship, she felt sweet and happy just thinking about it.

It is indeed extremely fortunate to be able to love the person you love deeply.

Many people spend their entire lives unable to find a true partner.

Shangguan Wan'er showed a look of regret and emotion, "It's a pity that such a good man like the prince married a wife so early, if it was another woman.

Maybe people will gossip about you, but if you were a beautiful lady like the princess, everyone would just envy you..."

What she said afterwards were all compliments.

But Chu Weiyue noticed that there was another meaning in the words.

So he avoided the topic and focused his attention on the flowers.

No matter how they mentioned Wen Jingchi, he kept silent.

After several detours, they did not continue the topic.

Then, Chu Weiyue suddenly thought of something.

"By the way, Madam, have you cleaned up our fiefdom palace?"

According to the rules, their local governor must make preparations in advance.

After the emperor's edict was issued, their local officials would receive a document.

Madam Shangguan pulled the corner of her mouth awkwardly, "I'm so sorry, because the paperwork was delayed, so we only received it early this morning.

Although we sent people to clean it, there was a small earthquake a few days ago, which caused some damage to the walls. Now they are urgently repairing it, which will take some time. "

"The money from the court has only recently arrived, and the repair work will take some time, but we have sent skilled craftsmen to work day and night, and I believe it will be completed soon. Why don't you stay in the mansion..."

Chu Weiyue frowned depressedly, "This is not good."

"What's wrong with that? Our home is definitely more comfortable than those inns, and we get along so well. If you can stay, we can have a companion. We can go shopping often. There are so many fun places here."

Shangguan Wan'er took Chu Weiyue's arm and called her sister directly, not even calling her princess. They were so intimate, like real sisters.

Her mother was also actively lobbying, which made Chu Weiyue fall into deep thought.

They just met today, so there is nothing to talk about.

There is no pure love between adults.

Besides, it is an indisputable fact that Lord Shangguan is corrupt and commits illegal acts. The furnishings and decoration in his house alone speak for themselves.

How could his wife and daughter be upright people?

Looking at their appearance, speech and behavior, it seems even more strange.

In the court and among local officials, there are generally three factions: one is Wen Jingchi's people, and the other is Wen Chenxuan's people.

No one wants to mess with the middle faction. If they are middle-of-the-roaders, it is impossible to want them to stay.

The ministers in the court who did not take sides were afraid that getting close to one side would arouse suspicion from the other side, so they wanted to stay away from them.

But they took the initiative to stay, they must have their own purpose.

So, Chu Weiyue nodded and agreed without hesitation. "

"In that case, excuse me for bothering you."

"Excuse me, I'll take you there now. The yard has been prepared for you. Please come this way."

Madam Shangguan stood up and took Chu Weiyue's arm.

Shangguan Wan'er affectionately held his other hand, and the three of them walked forward together.

When we arrived at the yard, we found it magnificent and filled with valuable ornaments.

Although the place is not too big, the interior decoration is quite exquisite.

Chu Weiyue was quite satisfied with the place. After expressing his gratitude, he found an excuse to send them away.

After waiting for two hours, Wen Jingchi finally came back.

He reeked of alcohol, but he was not tipsy at all.

He glanced around the room and couldn't help but laugh.

"I didn't expect that the guest rooms prepared by Lord Shangguan were so magnificent. It seems that he must have embezzled a lot of money."

Chu Weiyue was stunned for a moment, "You mean he's not yours, but Wen Chenxuan's?"

"Yes, Lord Shangguan and Wen Chenxuan have been exchanging letters. I've known this for a long time. I just chatted with him for a few sentences, and his words were all tentative."

Wen Jingchi recounted what had just happened.