Chapter 401 White Lotus Female Supporting Character VS Foolish Prince (15)
Chapter 401 White Lotus Female Supporting Character VS Foolish Prince (15)
Half a month before the Wanshou Festival, which is mid-July, General Mu is about to return to Beijing.
The capital city also seemed to be getting lively.
Besides this, there seems to be another big thing.
Regarding the drought, all the censors in the court made suggestions and pointed the finger at Prince Guang. Due to day after day of arguments, and even the death of one of the censors, the emperor finally agreed and allowed Prince Guang to go and inspect the governance.
Qi Wen also travelled with them.
Unexpectedly, not long after he arrived, Qi Wen was beaten half to death by the refugees and was hurriedly taken back to the capital. When he was asked the reason, he said that his gorgeous robes had angered the refugees, which led to his brutal attack.
Prince Guang also conducted a thorough investigation and appeasement on the local area.
Shen Zhaowan just treated it as an interesting story. Qi Wen was the only child of the Qi family. He was a spoiled child. After going to the area with severe drought, he didn't think about doing anything every day and just went shopping, eating, drinking and having fun. No matter whether he was a real refugee or not, it was considered a beating to vent his anger.
I heard that several of his ribs were broken and his lower body was also affected, so he was secretly looking for a famous doctor.
I just don't know how the imperial concubine and my brother and sister-in-law will explain it if it doesn't get better.
Even though people were injured, Qi Wen's actions were criticized again.
All the things that had been done in the past, such as raping women and oppressing the people, were listed together. The emperor didn't want to listen, and the notebook in the censor's hand was clearly seen by everyone.
The Qi family was forced to close their doors to visitors and fined their salary for half a year because of the allegations that they had no knowledge of parenting and were arrogant.
Shen Zhaowan glanced at Jiang Chengxuan next to her, and her intuition told her that this matter seemed to have something to do with him.
But now you can't tell anything from the surface.
……
Early that morning, Shen Zhaowan broke free from Jiang Chengxuan's arms and got up early.
"Princess, which one are you wearing?"
Hongxia and other maids held dresses of various colors in their hands and asked Shen Zhaowan for her opinion.
To be honest, Shen Zhaowan thought they were all very beautiful. In order to highlight her delicate and dependable temperament, Shen Zhaowan chose a light-colored dress.
The red glow left behind the blue dress of autumn eyes.
Qingliu was deft and helped to make a single bun, leaving a little hair on both sides of the forehead, which made her look delicate and graceful. She wore a magnolia hairpin in her hair, and on one side was a long gold and jade plum tassel hairpin, and in the middle was a nine-row pearl hairpin, with charming eyebrows and eyes.
"Princess, the private room has been booked."
"Okay, help the prince prepare breakfast."
"Yes, princess."
After Shen Zhaowan had dressed up, she looked at herself in the bronze mirror. This outfit made her look even more charming and delicate. Her slender neck was exposed, looking harmless and delicate.
She wore a jade pendant around her waist, which held down her dress, and her posture was elegant.
At this time, Jiang Chengxuan, who had been unable to hold back for a long time, put on his robe and walked over, "Where are you going?"
This hateful woman is going to meet another stinky man in front of him!
Shen Zhaowan seemed to have just come to her senses: "My lord, be obedient. I will go out and buy some delicious food for you."
"Are you lying to me?" Jiang Chengxuan muttered.
"Of course not." Shen Zhaowan continued, "Your Highness hasn't had his meal yet, please sit down and have breakfast first, I'll be back soon."
After saying that, the maids filed in and concentrated on serving the dishes.
Shen Zhaowan took advantage of this opportunity to walk out.
Jiang Chengxuan seemed to be wronged, muttering to himself: "Why don't you take me with you?"
Nanny Wang, who stayed behind, comforted him softly, "The princess feels sorry for the prince and is worried that he will get too hot outside."
Jiang Chengxuan ate angrily. He didn't believe it. He was just afraid that bringing him along would affect him.
……
Mu Yuanshan's team will enter from the south gate of the capital, follow the main horse, and finally arrive at the imperial city.
Shen Zhaowan had already booked a private room in the Universe Building in advance. Fortunately, she did it in advance, otherwise she would not have been able to get it.
All other street-side restaurants were sold out and were packed.
Shen Zhaowan booked a room on the third floor, which had a perfect view.
She did not have breakfast in the palace, so she came to the Universal Building, ordered some food, and ate while waiting.
It was still cool early in the morning, with a cool breeze blowing up her skirt, making her figure graceful and elegant.
"Princess, I have found out that General Mu will enter the city gate at the end of Chen hour."
"it is good."
They went out at the beginning of the morning and sat waiting, and time passed quickly.
Shen Zhaowan was not in a hurry and had her breakfast quietly and elegantly.
At this moment, in a room on the sixth floor of the Universe Building, the furnishings were exquisite and beautiful. In the middle stood a man in a blue robe, with a slender figure and his hands behind his back.
Behind him, a man in black bowed and saluted, "Master, the princess is on the third floor."
"Go down."
"Yes."
The man in black held his breath and took a few steps back before slowly turning around, opening the door and going out.
He was panicked, as his master seemed a little unhappy today. Standing in the same room, he didn't dare to make a sound.
The man in the room was still standing there motionless. Upon closer inspection, one could detect a hint of anger and coldness in his eyes revealed through the silver-white mask.
He sneaked here before he even finished his breakfast. As expected, he was waiting here early for Mu Yuanshan.
Jiang Chengxuan clenched his hands tightly behind his back and felt a sour and stuffy feeling in his heart.
He walked to the window and looked down. Both sides of the street were bustling with people, cheering and waiting for something.
Jiang Chengxuan looked away indifferently, his dense eyelashes half hiding his expression, showing neither surprise nor joy.
Then, as if he had made up his mind, he flew out.
Shen Zhaowan waited for more than an hour before she saw a figure swaying at the end of the long street.
"Princess, here I come."
Hongxia was standing at another window, pointing at something at Shen Zhaowan.
Shen Zhaowan looked up and saw that it was Mu Yuanshan's team.
It was still quite far away, but the street was bustling with people, all looking in that direction.
The women standing by the railings waved the flower bouquets in their hands, expressing their joy with joy and shyness.
Shen Zhaowan's fingers hidden in her sleeves suddenly paused, and she continued to look outside as if nothing had happened.
When the team arrived in front of the building, Shen Zhaowan stood up. Mu Yuanshan's skin was much darker than before, his body was more sturdy, his eyes were bright, and he looked like a strong and brave general.
His brows were slightly furrowed, as if he had not yet recovered from the scene of the spontaneous welcome from the people of the capital.
My body was a little stiff and I couldn't adapt.
"Princess, General Mu has changed a lot."
"Yes." Shen Zhaowan sighed slightly, "Go pack some sweets in the lunch box, Qingliu, go prepare the carriage, there will be too many people later and it will be difficult to walk."
"Yes, Princess." After the two left, Shen Zhaowan was still looking out the window. Mu Yuanshan was dodging the flowers and scented balls on both sides with a serious face. The soldiers behind him might not have been able to dodge in time and had some flower petals on their bodies.
Suddenly, all the windows in the room closed, blocking Shen Zhaowan's view.
Jiang Chengxuan, wearing a silver-white mask, appeared and walked up to Shen Zhaowan.
"Isn't this beauty worried about falling?"
"I turned it off for you, no need to thank me, but you still have to thank me. I don't mind spending some happy time with a beautiful woman."
Shen Zhaowan looked back in horror, her face looking uneasy and pitiful.
"Who are you? How presumptuous."
Without the hustle and bustle and annoying figures outside, Jiang Chengxuan felt much better and had a little more interest in teasing Shen Zhaowan.
"It's better to look at me than to look outside."
Shen Zhaowan really felt helpless about Jiang Chengxuan's behavior. He dared to follow her and even didn't dare to take off his mask.
She pretended to be calm, her eyes shining with tears: "You'd better leave immediately and stop talking nonsense."
"You wear a mask and dare not show your true face to others. Are you ashamed to face others?"
Shen Zhaowan avoided him and looked towards the door.
"Heh." His eyes were evil, and there was a hint of possessiveness in his gaze as he looked at Shen Zhaowan.
Shen Zhaiwan didn't expect that after she stopped pretending to be stupid, she would become narcissistic again.
"If you don't leave I'm going to call for help."
"Does the beauty like General Mu? I came here and saw you staring outside."
"It has nothing to do with you. I don't know you well."
Jiang Chengxuan suddenly grabbed Shen Zhaiwan's hand and placed it on the mask, as if stroking his face, "Do you want to see it?"
Shen Zhaiwan felt the coldness of the touch, and shrank her fingertips, trying to pull back, "You are shameless, let me go."
"If it's really as you said, after seeing your appearance, I'm afraid I'll see the King of Hell the next moment."
There was a flash of surprise in Jiang Chengxuan's eyes. Today he just changed his clothes, put on a mask, and changed his voice.
He was angry that Shen Zhaowan didn't recognize him, and was shocked by what she said.
There was a dim light in Jiang Chengxuan's eyes, and his heart calmed down. He let go of Shen Zhaowan's hand and stood up.
"I didn't expect that the beauty was so insightful."
Shen Zhaowan pursed her lips and said nothing. It seemed that now was not a suitable opportunity. Even though he said this now, it would be very troublesome if she really wanted to reveal his identity.
Why wasn’t that considered a temporary test from the superiors?
At this time, Qingliu knocked on the door: "Princess, the carriage is ready."
"Okay, I'll be there right away." Shen Zhaowan lowered her voice and said to Jiang Chengxuan.
"Considering your kindness at the beginning, I will not bother with you. Please do not act like a scoundrel in the future."
It seemed that her own people had arrived, and Shen Zhaowan also felt confident. After she finished speaking, she turned around and left.
Looking at the closed door, Jiang Chengxuan waved his sleeves and opened the window. Some of the people outside stayed, while others had already left.
He stood with his arms folded, thinking that this outfit of his did not even attract Shen Zhaowan. Could it be that she really liked someone like Mu Yuanshan?
He tapped his toes and hurried back home with worries.
……
"Your Highness, look what delicious food I brought you." He quickened his pace along the way and headed straight for his residence as soon as he returned to the mansion.
"Mammy, the prince hasn't gone out yet."
"The princess is back. The prince had breakfast and went to the study."
Shen Zhaowan thought about it and decided to go to the study to find him.
Not far away, Shen Zhaowan arrived soon, and at this time, Jiang Chengxuan had just returned.
There was a servant standing at the door, and when I opened the door, the butler was also there.
The housekeeper was sorting out the account books. Shen Zhaowan turned her head and saw Jiang Chengxuan standing next to her. He was wearing the same clothes he had left in the morning. He was clean, his face looked normal, and he was not breathing heavily. He was playing with a new toy.
Seeing Shen Zhaowan, he turned his head away angrily.
"Hello, Princess. I saw the princess leave the palace this morning, so I thought of coming here to accompany the prince, and I can also pack some things."
Shen Zhaowan did not ask any further questions about the housekeeper's explanation. As far as she could see, there was nothing strange in the study except for the desk, bookshelf, and a small couch behind the screen. Shen Zhaowan also did not see the clothes that Jiang Chengxuan had changed.
After taking a quick look at the study, Shen Zhaowan looked at Jiang Chengxuan who was still angry and said to him with a smile, "Prince, are you still blaming me for not bringing you with me?"
"Look, didn't I come back very quickly? I also brought you some delicious food. Do you want to get up and take a look?"
In the end, the person was coaxed into submission with delicious food.
"Don't leave me in the future. I'm scared."
Bumping into those eyes that were filled with pity, those clear and bright eyes were enough to make one feel pity for them at a glance.
Shen Zhaowan's heart softened: "Okay, since the prince has spoken, I will agree to it."
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