Chapter 157 Xiao Shu kidnaps Yao Shisan and forcibly marries her.
After the New Year, Ding County was in turmoil again.
Shuang'er also quietly finalized the big deal she had taken on.
They also finalized the deal for the new season's early rice.
Yao Shisan was shocked. "Shuang'er, I'll be relying on you to support me from now on."
Shuang'er felt that everything was going too smoothly.
"Am I some kind of business genius?"
"Yes, yes, genius, when do they want it loaded onto the ship and shipped out?"
"They transported it in batches, by water or by land, it's uncertain."
Shuang'er also found it strange.
Yao Shisan lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment, "Does this person have any other requirements?"
"No, they were very quick to pay!"
Compared to those buyers who buy little, cause a lot of trouble, and delay payment, this buyer is simply a god-like buyer!
Shuang'er suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Could it be that His Highness Prince Cheng bought it? He's trying to cover it up!"
Yao Shisan patted her head, "Does His Highness Prince Cheng need to go to such lengths to avoid suspicion?"
"No need to think about it. We sell grain, they sell grain, and the money and goods are exchanged instantly."
Shuang'er said, "Sister, the medicinal herb business we talked about last time can now be put on the agenda."
“After I spoke with Steward Wu before the New Year, he brought another 20,000 silver notes yesterday, saying that His Highness Prince Cheng had asked him to bring them.”
Steward Wu is now one of Prince Cheng's men, and he basically no longer tells Yao Shisan and Shuang'er anything.
She shook her head and sighed softly, "Just how wealthy is His Highness Prince Cheng? He's already taken over 60,000 taels of silver!"
"He's the biggest boss behind Yao's Trading Company now, but if anything really happens, we'll be the ones coming after him!"
Shuang'er has finally realized that Prince Cheng is very wealthy and he's not after this small business.
Rather, it was a raft that made it easier for him to act.
Yao Shisan said, “Medicinal herbs are different from grains. Medicinal herbs are not picky about the season. Since we are already preparing to act, we should do it as soon as possible.”
"good!"
After the first month of the lunar calendar, Shuang'er and Wei Xun went out.
After the river channel was completed, Jiang Xingyao and He Ran went to Bianzhou again.
The once bustling house was suddenly deserted, with most of the people leaving.
Dan Niang added more firewood, saying, "Madam Yao, I'm not used to the house being so quiet these days."
Yao Shisan laughed and said, "These people who go out will probably get married and have children in the next year or two. They'll need to hire people, and I wonder how noisy it will get."
Cherish the peace you have now.
Dan Niang never imagined that something could be viewed in this way.
She was just saying it casually, but Madam Yao didn't think it was a bad thing.
She suddenly realized that it wasn't surprising that Yao Shisan could survive such a desperate situation.
"Everything has two sides. For example, I had a big fight at the Duan family's house, and Duan Feiyang didn't tell me to go back even though it was fifteen."
Yao Shisan looked up at her, "Dan Niang, are you really determined to get a divorce?"
Dan Niang hesitated for a moment, "I don't necessarily want a divorce. From now on, I will keep to myself and the Duan family, and we will each live our own lives. He will still be Xuan'er's father."
“Duan Feiyang has come several times, but you haven’t seen him. When do you plan to have a proper talk with him?”
Dan Niang shook her head. "I don't know what to say."
Yao Shisan, "Naturally, I'm referring to what you think, what you feel, and even what you resent."
"Be open and honest; Duan Feiyang's transformation might surprise you."
"If things get better, there are ways to do it. Just live your lives well. If things don't get better, there are ways to do it. Just live your lives well with Xuan'er."
Dan Niang chuckled, "Alright."
Before Duan Feiyang could come to make peace again, Yao Shisan was kidnapped by Xiao Shu!
Enter, knock out, and take away.
But a change can happen in the blink of an eye!
"What are you doing!" Dan Niang's face turned pale. She was still holding Xiao Pang Xi in her arms and blocked the carriage without caring about anything else.
"Pull it open."
Xiao Shu's expression was not good, and he uttered two words in a deep voice.
When Dan Niang was roughly shoved away, Duan Feiyang appeared in time to help her up.
"Danniang!"
The carriage sped away, and Dan Niang was immediately panicked and at a loss. "What should we do? Everyone is not home. Madam Yao has been arrested!"
"Who kidnapped them?"
"Your Highness Prince Cheng!"
Duan Feiyang frowned slightly. "Don't worry, I'll go after them."
As soon as the carriage left the city, Chief Steward Qing noticed the people chasing after it.
"Your Highness, someone is catching up with us."
Xiao Shu's gaze was deep and serious. "Kill him."
"yes."
Chief Steward Qing made a gesture to the guard outside the carriage, and the guard immediately obeyed and turned around!
Xiao Shu's face was so dark it seemed like it could drip water.
He came to Dingxian immediately after receiving the news.
News has come from our informant that His Majesty has betrothed the granddaughter of Duke Meng Yushan to Zhou Congxian!
Meng Yushan has been submitting memorials since last year, hoping that Jiang Xingyao will inherit his title.
However, His Majesty has consistently avoided meeting him.
He always thought that His Majesty wanted to drag Meng Gong into a desperate situation, then disintegrate the Northwest Army, and then take advantage of the situation to enter the country.
He waited for Meng Yushan to reach a dead end, then seized the opportunity to make a deal with the Jiang siblings and Lord Meng.
At that time, Meng Gong got his wish, and he also brought the Northwest Camp under his control.
Unexpectedly, His Majesty issued such an imperial edict to Zhou Congxian.
This is tantamount to handing the Northwest Army over to Zhou Congxian!
Since that's the case, don't blame him for acting first and informing later!
He will marry Meng Gong's granddaughter as his principal wife! At that time, no imperial edict will matter!
The Northwest Army is his for the taking!
When Yao Shisan woke up, clutching his head, he was surprised to find himself in the Prince Cheng's Mansion in Yuzhou!
This is the house where she and Fu'er used to live.
The furnishings inside the house remained the same.
What is she doing here?!
Yes, Xiao Shu knocked her unconscious as soon as he came in!
Instantly, alarm bells rang in Yao Shisan's mind! Why were they arresting her? Had they discovered their secret business dealings?
She got up to push the door, only to find that it was locked from the outside!
Including all the windows.
"Is anyone there?! Let me out!"
Then there was a movement of a figure outside the door, and the sound of a door lock clicking.
The door opened, revealing an old woman she had never seen before.
"I want to see His Highness Prince Cheng!" Yao Shisan went straight to the point.
The old woman stepped aside. "Miss Meng, you will meet His Highness. These are all His Highness's gifts."
"Miss Meng?"
Yao Shisan frowned. What trick was Xiao Shu up to now?
A dozen or so maids filed in behind the old woman, put down the things, and then left.
She stepped forward and lifted the red brocade on one of the plates, revealing a pair of embroidered shoes adorned with pearls.
Most importantly, there was a red "double happiness" character on the shoe!
She was so frightened that she dropped the red brocade. "What is this thing?!"
The old woman smiled and said, "These are naturally the embroidered shoes and gown that the young lady will wear when she marries into the royal family."
Yao Shisan's face turned deathly pale instantly. "Where is His Highness Prince Cheng?! I need to see His Highness Prince Cheng!"
"What's going on?!"
The old woman stopped talking and left the room. When Yao Shisan saw that she was about to lock the door again, he immediately pounced on her.
"Miss Meng, please forgive me."
The old woman grabbed her wrist, and a sharp pain immediately shot through her wrist!
Yao Shisan was in so much pain that when the old woman gently pushed her, her legs went weak and she fell to the ground.
"Don't be afraid, Miss Meng. You'll feel better after a cup of tea."
The door was locked again.
Yao Shisan clenched his fist and angrily pounded his leg, "Xiao Shu!"
The study in the main courtyard.
Chief Steward Qing reported, "Your Highness, Madam Yao has woken up and is cursing."
Xiao Shu's expression remained unchanged. "The fact that you still have the strength to curse means you weren't seriously injured."
"Unfortunately, things happened so urgently that I couldn't invite more people to witness my wedding."
Chief Steward Qing said, "Your Highness, should we submit a memorial stating that the Princess Consort needs to be included in the imperial genealogy before the ceremony can be completed?"
A cold smile flashed in Xiao Shu's eyes.
"Since His Majesty has given Zhou Congxian an imperial edict that has not yet been issued, I will naturally take the Princess back to the capital to present the edict."
"To His Majesty, perhaps it's a surprise."
King Cheng made the arrangements quickly, sweeping and cleaning the entire palace, and hanging red silk banners everywhere.
They didn't even spare the dog in the backyard; they gave it a new bath and replaced its leash.
"Madam Wen, it's best not to look at it."
The maid carefully helped Wenxi up.
Wenxi is six months pregnant. Looking at the red everywhere, she has no idea who the princess who is about to enter the house is.
The Prince's Mansion did not give any betrothal gifts, nor did it send any marriage certificate.
It's really unusual that they're getting married so soon.
She turned to look at the maid, "Didn't you see her face either?"
The maid shook her head. "No, the princess is in Ruoshui Garden, guarded by soldiers. No one can get close."
"The only people I met, Granny Ma and her maids, were all very tight-lipped. I couldn't get any information out of them, except that their surname was Meng."
“Ruoshui Garden…” Wenxi’s lips trembled slightly.
That courtyard is where Madam Yao used to live.
She suddenly seemed to remember something, "Go to the stables and ask if there are any horse-drawn carriages going to Ding County."
"Madam Wen..." The maid wanted to advise her that the matter was already settled and that she should focus on her pregnancy and not think too much about it.
Wen Xi rebuked him in a stern voice, "Just go when I tell you to!"
"Yes..." The maid's heart tightened, and she immediately lowered her head and left.
Wenxi twisted her hands together, hoping it wasn't Yao Niangzi.
she……
For some reason, she just didn't want her to come back.
Whether she was jealous of His Highness's affections or not.
Or perhaps you should envy her freedom.
She doesn't want to come back here again.
The maid returned quickly.
"How is it?" Her eyes were full of hope.
The maid nodded. "Your Highness went to Ding County yesterday. I wanted to ask a few more questions, but the coachman dared not say anything more."
"I only managed to get this information by paying money."
Wen Xi swayed slightly, "It really was her..."
"Madam!" The maidservant quickly helped her up.
Wenxi looked towards Ruoshui Garden and tightened her grip on the maid's hand.
"How did you get in here..."
"lady……"
In winter, it gets dark early, and it gets even colder after nightfall.
The ground was frosty, and the patrolmen made a rustling sound as they walked by.
Four people are on duty at the entrance of Ruoshuiyuan.
As a figure approached the door, a guard reached out to stop him.
"Can't I even go in?"
“Madam Wen, His Highness has instructed that no one is allowed to approach.”
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