After everything was handed over, the group gathered for a drink, and Lu Baichuan and his family of three prepared to leave the next day.
During the banquet, Prince Jing couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "I just want to know, since you knew that Liao Yifeng was in contact with foreigners, how could you still give them the little black ball, and even give them the formula? Are you crazy?"
"You're overthinking it. I gave it to them just to show them that plagiarizing other people's research is punishable."
Jiang Jiuniang raised her chin, her eyes filled with a confident smile.
Prince Jing still didn't understand, but Chen Feier guessed something and said, "Jiu Niang probably means to let them reap what they sow, right?"
The purpose of that little black ball is obvious.
Jiang Jiuniang nodded: "That's right, I changed the formula. Not only will they not be able to figure it out, they'll be blown to bits."
Whether it was the one given to the short guy before or the one given to Liao Yifeng later, she had tampered with it. The formulas were different, and the effects were different. If the formulas really got into their hands, they would set their country back by at least twenty years.
Furthermore, she wasn't worried at all about these people using their formula to make the same little black balls as hers, because she hadn't written down the core technology, and the one Liao Yifeng tried was one she had tampered with beforehand.
Her words reassured everyone, who were eager to know what surprises those little black balls would bring them.
After several rounds of drinks, everyone was quite drunk. Prince Jing held onto Gou'er's hand tightly, his eyes brimming with tears, and said, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be alive today..."
He rambled on for a while, and the dog looked embarrassed, but it didn't shake him off; it just obediently let him pull it along.
The others didn't think much of it, assuming that Prince Jing was drunk and mistook Gou'er for Lu Baichuan, and just chuckled to themselves.
Only they understood that Prince Jing was referring to Gou'er, because Gou'er had been bringing them food during that time.
Before long, the banquet ended, and everyone left. Lu Baichuan and Mr. Kang were both helped by others, but only Prince Jing went back alone.
He walked unsteadily, and when his servants wanted to follow him, he wouldn't allow it; he just wanted to be alone.
Suddenly he stumbled and almost fell, but a figure ran out from behind and caught him.
Prince Jing glanced at it and smiled, "It's you. Thank you."
As he spoke, he pushed her away, but Wu Jiao wouldn't let go and said in a deep voice, "You've had too much to drink, let me take you home."
"No need, no need, I can walk by myself."
Prince Jing insisted on pushing her away, then sighed, "If Mei Lanyi treated me like you, I'd probably be so happy I couldn't sleep."
Wu Jiao stiffened. Back in the capital, she had occasionally heard about Prince Jing and Miss Mei. At that time, she didn't think much of it and just regarded it as a story about a talented man and a beautiful woman. But now, she had fallen for Prince Jing, but she knew that he loved someone else. She couldn't suppress the bitterness in her heart.
Before she could say anything, Prince Jing continued, "Princess, we were unexpectedly trapped together for several days recently. If word gets out, it might damage your reputation. After we return to the capital, I will hold a banquet to recognize you as my god-sister. This will preserve your honor. What do you think?"
What can she do?
She thought he would marry her, but who knew it would turn out like this?
Fortunately, she had already prepared for the worst, and although she was somewhat saddened, she was not so upset as to lose her composure.
She was a princess personally appointed by the Emperor of Dongting, and he was a prince of Beiyan. Although they were well-matched in terms of social status, they were separated by a deep-seated blood feud.
Even if they become husband and wife, they won't support each other and grow old together like other couples.
It would be better to do as he suggested and become godparents, which would preserve one's reputation and not damage the most basic relationship between them.
That's fine, it's good.
After a long silence, she nodded and said, "Your Highness has considered everything carefully. Let's do as you say."
Prince Jing breathed a sigh of relief; he had been worried that Wu Jiao would disagree.
This girl is quite nice, understanding, and has a good temperament. It's just a pity she's from the Wu family of Dongting.
Thank you.
Although he was drunk, he was clear-headed and knew what he wanted and what he didn't want.
It's true that he thanked her while holding the dog, and it's also true that he pushed Wu Jiao away to keep his distance.
Wu Jiao did not continue to follow him. She only watched him leave from a distance. After he entered the courtyard gate and closed it, Wu Jiao turned and left.
The next day, Lu Baichuan and his family of three didn't ask anyone to see them off. They traveled lightly in a carriage. Lu Baichuan drove the carriage, while Jiang Jiuniang and Gou'er sat with him on the plank outside. The three of them were extremely comfortable.
"Son, do you remember the article you wrote about the earthquake on the way to the southwest?"
Jiang Jiuniang put her arm around Gou'er's shoulder and asked about the article.
The dog hadn't seen it in person before; it could only ask questions but not solve them.
Jiang Jiuniang told him not to rush to finish writing it, but to wait until he had more experience.
The dog nodded: "I remember, I've already added it!"
As he spoke, Gou'er turned around and rummaged through his little schoolbag in the carriage, took out the article he had written, and handed it to Jiang Jiuniang to read.
This time, it was very well written. It combined what he had seen with his own reflections and some earthquake prevention measures. Jiang Jiuniang nodded repeatedly as she read it.
"It's very well written, but the word choice is still a bit immature. With more practice, it will be fine."
Jiang Jiuniang praised it, and then took a cinnabar pen to write her own opinions and suggestions next to the article, just like a teacher in an academy grading students' homework.
The dog took a look, and with his mother's guidance, he had some new inspiration. He said, "Mother, I'll polish it up and rewrite it tonight, and then I'll show it to you!"
This time, Jiang Jiuniang shook her head: "Keep the rest of what you write for yourself. You still have to write according to your own ideas. Blindly following my suggestions will make you lose your own unique style."
"good."
"Father, where are we going now?"
The dog turned to look at Lu Baichuan, its voice filled with excitement and anticipation.
Lu Baichuan smiled and said, "Your mother wants to eat mutton rice noodles from Qianzhou, let's go to Qianzhou for fun."
Qianzhou is also in the southwest region, so it's a good opportunity to go and see how much Liao Yifeng has affected that area.
"Is it delicious? Is mutton rice noodle soup made from rice noodles?"
What should we do when the dog's eyes light up and it becomes even more excited?
Jiang Jiuniang knew this well and took the initiative to explain, "It's not made from ground mutton; the powder is made from rice and cooked in mutton broth, just like the beef noodles you've had. A big bowl of this in this weather is absolutely wonderful!"
Speaking of food, Jiang Jiuniang couldn't help but swallow her saliva. It would take seven or eight days to travel from here to Qianzhou by train. In a little while, they would find a secluded place to board a plane, and they would arrive in an hour.
The roads in Qianzhou are difficult to travel, full of cliffs and precipices. Traveling by carriage would be too grueling, but Jiang Jiuniang would never allow herself to suffer like that.
"Let's go eat when we get there tonight!"
Jiang Jiuniang rubbed her son's head, then raised her hand to block an arrow that was shot at them.
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