Chapter 223: One Step Higher
At first, everyone thought that Wen Wan was just using Qiao as a pretense. Could she really turn against the mistress of the general's mansion?
It was not until Wen Wan's figure disappeared at the end of the corridor that everyone came to their senses. Wen Wan really did whatever she wanted and did not give anyone any face at all.
After hearing the old nanny's report, Zhao's face looked very unhappy.
"Madam, Concubine Wan is really becoming more and more unruly. She is just relying on her favor to the General's Mansion, so you can't do anything to her."
"But you are the mistress of the General's Mansion. Even if she has made contributions, she is only a concubine. If this continues, there is no guarantee that her ambitions will grow even bigger in the future..."
The old nanny kept on muttering, and Zhao felt a little annoyed.
She understood these principles, but what could she do?
"Madam," the old nanny lowered her voice and leaned close to Zhao's ear, saying, "Madam, I have watched you grow up. You are kind-hearted and have never done anything sinister. But how can one live in this world without fighting and competing?"
Zhao frowned, "But... after all, she saved the General's Mansion..."
"Madam, we don't want her life, we just want her to stay out of your way. Even if she is injured or disabled, we will spend money to take good care of her and let her have food and clothing for the rest of her life. Isn't that unfair to her?" The old nanny advised.
Zhao thought for a moment and became a little hesitant.
"Please let me think about it."
The old nanny responded, "You are just too soft-hearted. The general will be back soon. Think carefully about it. You have to get this done before the general comes back."
Zhao didn't say anything for a long time, and she waved her hand weakly.
The old nanny sighed helplessly, stepped out of the carriage, and urged the coachman to drive away.
*
Wen Wan returned to the side courtyard and took out the storybook she had read halfway last night and continued reading.
Chef Zheng made candied haws, and the two little girls, Gongxi and Facai, enjoyed eating them with great pleasure.
Wen Wan took a bunch and took a bite of the grape one. The crispy skin melted in her mouth and tasted even better than the ones bought modernly.
Pure natural, no additives, handcrafted, it really did not disappoint.
Xiang Tu hurried into the yard, and before he could say anything, Wen Wan stuffed a string of candied haws into his hand.
Wen Wan took the opportunity to speak before him, "Don't try to persuade me not to go against the mistress. I know my limits."
Xiang Tu: “…”
Aunt Wan was indeed very good at predicting things. She had indeed heard that Wen Wan and the lady had an unpleasant quarrel at the gate of the general's mansion, so she came here.
Unexpectedly, before he could even open his mouth, Aunt Wan interrupted him.
"Auntie Wan," Xiang Tu curled his lips, "I didn't mean to persuade you."
Wen Wan seemed a little unconvinced, "Oh?"
"real!"
Xiang Tu said firmly, "Before the general left, he specifically told me that if you encounter anything unpleasant in the general's mansion, you should just do whatever you want."
"No matter who it is, you can get angry if you want. Even if you want to tear down the General's Mansion, I will just stand by you. If necessary, I will take you out of the limelight. Everything will be handled when he returns."
Xiang Tu spoke a long speech in a very convincing manner, and it didn't seem like he was lying.
Wen Wan didn't expect that Shen Yu would confess this.
At least he has some conscience.
It's a pity that he has too many shackles on him.
Wen Wan sighed and took another bite of the candied haws in annoyance.
She couldn't help but sigh, "Why are things in this world always so contradictory and complicated? Can't they be simple, black and white?"
"There's sand in the japonica rice. It fills me up, but it's really hard to swallow."
Xiang Tu didn't understand and looked confused.
Wen Wan didn't expect him to understand. "By the way, where is the caravan where you bought those weird gadgets last time?"
Xiang Tu: "It should be in Yuli Hutong on South Second Street."
Wen Wan took note of it and planned to visit the caravan next time she went out with Chef Zheng.
She couldn't explain why. Maybe she wanted to buy a few more little gadgets from Mobei because the sight of them reminded her of someone.
*
Wen Wan didn't expect that just after she finished lunch, Chef Zheng sent her a message saying that there was movement in the jewelry store.
When Wen Wan heard this, she changed into a maid's clothes and left the general's mansion through the back door with Chef Zheng.
At the door of the jewelry store, Zhou Houjing was looking forward to it.
After Wen Wan and Chef Zheng appeared, Zhou Houjing came forward and led them directly into the study in the backyard.
"After we put the item up and found a buyer, the person who was supposed to deliver the token didn't show up. Instead, they found a beggar on the street and sent him a note."
Zhou Houjing frowned, "These people are very cautious. They don't even want to show their faces a second time."
I thought I could lure the person out, but I didn't expect that the devil would be one step ahead of me.
Wen Wan pursed her lips and took the post to read it.
The post turned out to be an auction invitation, saying that because there were too many buyers interested in purchasing the treasure, the item would go to the highest bidder.
The auction will be held at a floating market on the outskirts of the city. Three days later, someone will pick you up at the dock with a post.
Zhou Houjing said solemnly, "It seems they're not just staying here to sell information, they're also looking for buyers elsewhere."
Wen Wan remained silent, her eyes turning cold.
"If it's just about finding a buyer, it's fine. But I'm afraid there's some other conspiracy going on. What was originally a two-party transaction has now become a fight among a group of people. This creates a lot of variables."
After she said this, Zhou Houjing and Chef Zheng also looked solemn.
Wen Wan sighed and continued, "The Azhuo family is indeed cunning. Originally, the enemy was in the open and we were in the dark. Now they have turned the tables and made it so that the enemy is in the dark and we are in the open."
Zhou Houjing was worried, "What should we do now?"
Wen Wan glanced at him and said, "What else can we do? We have to find out the truth. We have to find out whether it's true or not, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."
She is not so great as to care about the country and the people, but if a war breaks out and the Duan Dynasty is defeated, won't ordinary people like them suffer?
Moreover, the border town is a line of defense, and the first to be displaced are the people in the border towns.
The mute woman and the others in the side courtyard, as well as the orphans from the caravan she rescued, are still in the border town.
Chef Zheng was horrified. "Madam Wan, are you going to the Water Market in person? You absolutely can't do that. You're a girl, and those places are full of people of all kinds. If something happens, how am I going to explain it to the general?"
Zhou Houjing also waved his hands repeatedly, "Yes, you can't go. You just said that there might be other conspiracies here. This trip might be very dangerous. We can't let you take this risk."
The two of them chatted with each other, worried about Wen Wan.
Wen Wan didn't even have the chance to interrupt. After the two of them stopped talking, she curled her lips in an indescribable manner.
"What are you so anxious about?"
Wen Wan chuckled softly, a gleam in her eyes, "I didn't say I wanted to go there myself. I'm weak and can't even tie a chicken. How can you ask me to do such hard labor?"
Chef Zheng: “???”
Zhou Houjing: “???”
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