The young general of the Zhenguo General's Mansion, in particular, was clearly unhappy when he saw Jiang Shuwan, and even glared at her as they passed each other.
"They're holding a grudge against me!"
Jiang Shuwan sighed deeply, shaking her head helplessly as she spoke.
It wasn't that she deliberately used the three generals' mansions; it was entirely due to the circumstances.
In reality, she was just an honest businesswoman.
"So what? They're still only at your beck and call." Li Chengyun stared at the backs of the three young generals, a strange emotion in his eyes.
"Heh, you're actually envious of me? I see you get along quite well with them. Those three young generals have always been at odds, but they all came to greet you without prior arrangement." Jiang Shuwan said, patting Li Chengyun on the shoulder. "You're quite popular!"
That bastard had been pitifully saying that everyone hated him, thank goodness she didn't believe him.
"Hmph, it's just because of my status as a prince. Some people seem to get along well, but their relationship isn't as good as it seems." Li Chengyun said, glancing at Jiang Shuwan's hand.
The other person's hand was still on his shoulder.
Jiang Shuwan blinked: "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing." Li Chengyun turned his head away and said nothing.
"It's nothing, it's nothing. Why are you walking so fast?" Jiang Shuwan hurried after him, unaware that the guards behind Li Chengyun were sweating profusely.
This beating and patting shows that the master treats the county princess very differently.
Soon, Jiang Shuwan discovered that Li Chengyun was indeed seriously ill. He had been walking incredibly fast before, as if a ghost was chasing him, but now he suddenly stopped, and Jiang Shuwan almost bumped her nose.
She rubbed her face and craned her neck to look ahead.
What are you looking at?
"Do you see those horses?"
Li Chengyun pointed to the carriages queuing at the palace gate. None of these carriages were qualified to enter; they were simply dropped off the dignitaries attending the banquet and then parked to the side.
"I see them. Is there a problem?" Looking at them from left to right, Jiang Shuwan didn't think there was anything special about these horses. They were plump and strong, but worth a lot of money.
Could it be that Li Chengyun wants to get into the horse business?
“Why are you looking at the horse’s body? Look at its hooves. What do you see?” Li Chengyun said.
Jiang Shuwan lowered her gaze to the horse's hooves, but still couldn't see anything. She looked at Li Chengyun with a head full of questions.
"...?"
With a long sigh, Li Chengyun said in a complicated tone, "It's horseshoes, you know, there weren't horseshoes before..."
"..."
Jiang Shuwan was instantly devastated.
Know!
Of course I know!
I was the one who told you about horseshoes back then~~~~~
Thinking that Jiang Shuwan was about to slip away, she realized that she should avoid Li Chengyun.
If Li Chengyun recognizes her and demands that she fulfill her promise, then it will truly be a Spartan situation.
I can't afford to mess with them...
I'm outta here...
Crouching low, Jiang Shuwan ran outside.
However, the guards behind Li Chengyun were completely oblivious to the situation. As soon as Li Chengyun mentioned horseshoes, they immediately tried to curry favor with Jiang Shuwan.
"Your Highness probably doesn't know this, but horseshoes were invented by our prince. That's why the three young generals are so kind to our prince."
Jiang Shuwan =_=:“…”
Did Li Chengyun invent it?
Therefore, Li Chengyun did not reveal what she had "confessed".
What a kind person...
Grateful, Jiang Shuwan bowed to Li Chengyun, lifted her skirt, bypassed the guards, and ran away in a flash.
This time, no one stopped her, and Li Chengyun didn't even pay attention to her.
The man stared intently at the metal plate on the horseshoe, and for a moment he seemed to be back in that peach grove.
"I will become the most dazzling person in the Great Jing Dynasty in the future. Spare my life, and I will definitely stand by your side then."
The voice in my memory was exceptionally clear, but I couldn't recall the person's face. I only remembered her clear, crisp voice and her bright, star-like eyes.
Judging from her voice and clothing, the other person should be a woman, but her face was covered in mud and splattered blood, making it impossible to see what she looked like.
"I should have wiped her face clean back then."
"I don't even know their names."
Thinking to himself, Li Chengyun narrowed his eyes, lowered his voice, and asked the guard, "Still haven't found her?"
The guard knew perfectly well who the "she" he was referring to was, and quickly said, "We haven't found her. She's vanished without a trace. We haven't heard a word from her all these years. Your Highness, we've practically dug up every inch of Pingzhou. Could it be that she's already..."
"Keep searching!" Li Chengyun interrupted the guard coldly, his face very displeased.
"Yes!" The guard quickly shut up and left.
***********
Since the Yellow River breached its banks and the harem's expenses were reduced, the harem has not been this lively for a long time.
The palace where Imperial Noble Consort Gao resided was brightly decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations. Countless lanterns hung high, and crimson ribbons fluttered gently in the breeze. The dazzling light shone on the magnificent palace walls, reflecting a radiant glow.
Jiang Shuwan rarely saw the imperial harem decorated so lavishly, but she thought Pei Yanzhi deserved some credit for it, since he had spent a lot of money on these buildings in the harem after receiving commercial taxes.
Presumably, when Pei Yanzhi urged the old emperor to build palaces, these palace concubines were also very happy. Even though she didn't see Pei Yanzhi's deeper intentions at the time, she didn't expect that he was laying the groundwork for land reform back then.
sharp!
With a sigh in her heart, Jiang Shuwan walked into the palace led by a palace maid.
Consort Gao's palace was already one of the largest in the palace. After she was promoted, an empty hall next to her was incorporated into it, making the area even more spacious.
The palace maid led Jiang Shuwan through countless corridors, turning left and right. In the past, Jiang Shuwan would have been much more cautious, fearing that the palace maid would lead her to other places.
Now she has no scruples whatsoever.
because.
She is now one of the most unapproachable women in the capital.
That old man was right. All the fear stems from insufficient firepower. Now she has General Sun of the North as her backer, she has businesses in her hands, she has the old emperor's favor, and she has a good relationship with the three generals' mansions (actually not good, but others don't know it).
Now, who would dare to provoke her easily?
Therefore, Jiang Shuwan strolled around leisurely, and even though it was her first time visiting the Imperial Noble Consort's palace, she felt no fear at all.
She's just here to drink; whatever happens at the banquet is none of her business.
All she had to do was present her congratulatory gift, then enjoy a good meal and return home.
What do I care about your partisan struggles? They're none of my business!
Thinking about it, Jiang Shuwan's lips curled into a smile.
"Princess, we've arrived." The palace maid leading the way didn't dare to take Jiang Shuwan anywhere else. As they entered the inner palace, the maid respectfully invited her in and called out to the inside.
"Princess Jinzhu has arrived!"
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