Chapter 358 A stroke of luck! Incredibly wonderful!
Zhou Chengxing's eyes also turned cold.
"What wouldn't those people do to gain my support and military power from the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion?"
How many accidents happened when you and Cheng'er lived in the capital?
The reason we sent you to Jiangnan was to get you away from all the messy social engagements and interpersonal relationships in the capital.
Our Zhenbei Prince's Mansion doesn't need to consolidate power right now; what we need is to keep a low profile.
Actually, I feel more at ease knowing you're staying in Chuyun Village. It's far from the reach of the emperor here, so even if those people wanted to interfere, they wouldn't be able to.
And then there's Gu Zheyuan here..."
Su Jingshu frowned.
"Husband, is Lord Gu's visit to you this time related to the Second Prince?"
Zhou Chengxing frowned and pondered for a moment.
"It should be. My people received the news that Consort Liu had instigated the Emperor to send several young women to the villa."
"A woman?" Su Jingshu was extremely shocked.
"For the Second Prince?"
Zhou Chengxing nodded.
Su Jingshu continued,
"If I remember correctly, the Second Prince is only 14 years old, which is a year older than Cheng'er and his brother."
Boys at this age should be consolidating their foundation; what are they thinking sending women into this place?
Is the intention to let the Second Prince become dissolute and ruin his own health?
"That's right. Those women are no ordinary women."
They were adopted and carefully raised by the Liu family from a young age.
It is said that those women were soaked in medicinal baths from a young age, which not only made them beautiful but also gave them seductive arts.
"Seduction techniques?" Su Jingshu couldn't believe it.
"If we use seductive arts on such a young child, wouldn't that ruin him?"
"Now it all depends on how strong the Second Prince's will is. If he can't even withstand these things, then even if he sits on that position, it won't be of any use."
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The next morning, Ningbao, who had just woken up and hadn't even opened her eyes, greeted the soft footsteps that were walking in through the door.
"Mother, Ningbao needs to pee!"
Upon hearing this, Su Jingshu, who had just entered, quickly took a few steps forward and picked up Ningbao.
"Mother will take you to the outhouse."
Hearing the voice was off, Ning Bao half-opened her eyes. Realizing it wasn't Shen Yuzhen but Su Jingshu, she paused, stunned.
"mother."
Ning Bao belatedly realized that she had spent the night at the Zhou family's house.
Ningbao felt much more energetic after using the restroom.
After washing up and eating breakfast, Zhou Chengxing carried her onto the carriage.
Su Yuanzhi rode his horse alongside him.
Inside the carriage, Zhou Chengxing tentatively asked,
"What did you do every day when Ningbao was at the Taoist temple?"
Ning Bao frowned and thought for a moment.
"There are so many things to do: eating, doing morning prayers, drawing talismans, interpreting fortune sticks, slacking off, catching rabbits, chasing black bears..."
The father and daughter chatted animatedly throughout the journey.
Ning Bao's giggles and Zhou Chengxing's hearty laughter could be heard from inside the carriage from time to time.
Upon arriving in Yunlu City, Zhou Chengxing handed Su Yuanzhi several silver notes.
“Yuanzhi, your uncle has something to take care of, so Ningbao is in your care.”
He himself rode to the prefect's office.
Su Yuanzhi proudly showed off the silver notes in his hand to Ning Bao.
"Let's go, your cousin will treat you to some good food and drinks."
Ning Bao raised an eyebrow as she looked at the silver note in Su Yuanzhi's hand.
"Third Brother, would you believe me if I told you that your graying complexion today is a sign of financial loss?"
Su Yuanzhi hesitated for a moment and then shook his head.
"I don't believe it!"
Ning Bao sighed softly.
"If I told you that these silver notes are not meant for you, and that it's unsafe for you to have them, would you not believe me?"
Su Yuanzhi nodded.
"right!
"I, Su Yuanzhi, am born with wealth; silver notes are safest with me."
Ningbao walked along with her hands behind her back, saying meaningfully.
"Alright, you'll start crying when your third senior brother sees the coffin."
With the silver notes in hand, the two siblings "sweeped" through the place, visiting everything from food to entertainment.
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