Chapter 223 Someone is causing trouble
The news of the Crown Princess's death arrived at Dongling Mansion two weeks later, along with a letter from the Jiang family. Jiang Wan deciphered each word, trying to discern more from her parents' letter.
"Princess, the prince's letter has arrived!"
Hongxiu walked in from outside, holding a warm letter, with a happy face.
Putting down the letter in his hand, Jiang Wan took the letter from Li Chengxiu, opened it, glanced through it, and frowned slightly.
Hongzhu, who was sitting on the other side sorting out the account books, immediately noticed the worry on her master's face and quickly put down her pen and walked over.
"Princess, are you feeling unwell?"
"No."
Putting the letter down, she rubbed her forehead.
"Hongxiu, tell Butler Yang to have all the bright red things in the mansion removed. The Crown Princess has passed away."
"yes!"
Hongxiu put away the smile on her face and turned away.
Hongzhu's brows also furrowed, and a hint of worry appeared in her slightly lowered tone.
"Master, has something changed in the capital?"
"Not really. The Crown Princess is gone, and the Duke of Ping's Mansion has collapsed. Apart from the impact on the Eastern Palace, it has little to do with our Prince Qi's Mansion. That's not what I'm worried about."
Jiang Wan sighed. Some words could be said appropriately in front of a confidant. She stretched out her left hand and pointed at the letter on the table.
"The prince just wrote to us, saying that his people have received the emperor's order, allowing us to return to Beijing to visit relatives later. Once he has dealt with the matters at the border, we can leave when he returns."
"That's a good thing, what are you worried about?"
Hongzhu was puzzled, and then she saw her master pointing to another letter.
"But the letter my parents wrote said that the Queen seemed to be unwell."
She picked up the letter and read it carefully again. The words "The Queen is suspected of having an old illness" on it made Jiang Wan think about it.
After all, she had been with the Queen for several years and received her teachings. How could she not know whether the Queen had any old illness or not?
The Queen was ill, the Crown Princess died, and the Emperor issued a decree allowing Prince Qi to return to the capital as an exception. This series of events put together made Jiang Wan unable to help but have some conspiracy theories, but he also felt that he was probably overthinking it.
With Song Ziying's skills, how could she possibly outsmart the Emperor and Empress? Besides, neither my parents nor Lord Qin came to give me any special advice, so I hoped there wasn't something fishy going on.
Hongzhu had been with her master for a long time and could always catch up with her thoughts quickly, so she asked very cautiously.
"Do you think there's something wrong here?"
"I don't know. After all, we're too far away. We can't speculate too much based on the text alone. What if it's just a coincidence? Things in the world are ever-changing. Who can predict it for sure? Forget it, let's talk about these things after we return to the capital.
Now hurry up and sort out the farm's accounts, and then hand them over to Master Wan Xiao. Later, when we return to Beijing, he will take care of all matters at the farm."
"Yes, I have almost finished sorting it out. The first batch of seedlings in the medicinal field has been planted. I went to take a look yesterday and they are growing well.
I wonder when the second batch of seedlings from Young Clan Leader Miao will be delivered? The old masters said that if we delay any longer, it will be too late and there will be some delays.
"I've already sent someone to urge them. I estimate they should be here in the next two days. Just finish the work you have on hand, and I'll send someone to urge Miao Yue."
"yes."
Jiang Wan packed up the letters, wrote two replies and arranged for someone to send them out before continuing to work at his desk.
It was difficult for her to work so hard every day while being pregnant, but to be honest, she felt a sense of accomplishment when she saw Dongling Mansion being injected with vitality little by little in her hands.
Although this place was remote and impoverished, it was free! Aside from being far from home, there were few major drawbacks. Every day, working on infrastructure and farming was a joy. But one day later, this peaceful enjoyment was shattered by someone.
"You mean, those Liao people turned against you?"
Looking at the disheveled little girl in front of him, Jiang Wan's face looked very ugly.
"Yes, Princess, my name is Luo Yong, and he's a traitor. He agreed to do business with my sister, but later led the Linyue people to attack us! Woohoo, my father is dead, and my eldest brother is seriously injured. My sister took us to Weizigou, but we were caught up by Luo Yong again. My sister told me to come to you for help!"
Miao Jiaojiao wiped her tears and nodded vigorously. Even though Dayu's words were a little disorganized due to his unskilled speaking, he was able to make the general idea clear.
Jiang Wan stood up immediately.
"Miao Yue and the others are still in Weizigou?"
"Yes, yes, my sister asked for help!"
"Are you saying that besides the Liao people, there are also people from Linyue chasing you?"
"That's right! Dad said they wanted to take over our place. Because the Li people are fighting you, the Liao people are secretly trying to attack us!"
There were many things that Miao Jiaojiao couldn't repeat clearly, but Jiang Wan figured them out quickly. He weighed the pros and cons in his mind, then turned around and gave instructions to his confidants.
"Ma Fei, take your men and quickly invite Magistrate Wan, Co-magistrate Deng, and Guard Feng to come over for a meeting. Explain the current situation to the adults! Cheng Zhuo, take my token and go to the farm to inform Mo Shaobai and Wang Yun to bring their troops over. Go quickly!"
"yes!"
The two who received the order turned and ran, their horses galloping forward to deliver the order. Jiang Wan then instructed Hongzhu to make arrangements for Miao Yue's younger sister, then went back to the inner room to remove her ruqun and change into a neat outfit. Just as she had wrapped the whip around her waist, Hongxiu announced that the adults had arrived.
He quickly walked back to the main hall, and the three adults came over to greet him.
"Greetings to Her Majesty the Princess!"
"No need to be polite. You all probably know what's going on now, right? This princess is saying that we have formed an alliance with the Tongren Clan and cannot stand idly by while they face this crisis. What do you think, my Lords?"
"Your Highness Princess is absolutely right. I will lead my men to rescue them!"
As soon as Shoubei Feng received the news, he changed into a set of military armor. Magistrate Wan and Tongzhi Deng also frowned, and nodded in agreement with firm eyes.
"Lin Yue and his men are trying to take advantage of the prince's absence to rob him. We must not let this go!"
"That's right. Let Old Feng take the men to rescue the children first. We will close the city gates and hold them tight until the prince returns, then we'll give them a lesson!"
Everyone was not stupid. Not to mention that their livelihood was closely related to the Tongren clan. Even if they hadn't grown medicine before, they wouldn't have ignored the Tongren clan.
After all, it is the southwest gate of Dayu. That piece of land cannot be lost in any case! Otherwise, the people of Linyue will squat at their own gate.
"Since everyone agrees, let's go!"
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