Marry a powerful minister and remain a widow?I’m done with the book-wearing female role!

The letter was hidden in the secret room of Maoguo's palace, and Xie Zhao led his men to risk their lives to find it.

As expected, the mastermind behind it was hidden deep inside.

Not only did the man write the letter with his left hand, he also used code words.

With only one letter and countless speculations, it is impossible to grasp the instructions of the person behind it.

To decipher the code, Xie Zhao needs at least three letters.

This move was made too hastily.

Jia Xinglin's death triggered a backlash among nobles, and Xiao She realized the problem: "The doctor who committed suicide out of fear of crime has a very clean background."

Xiao She sent people to investigate, but nothing was found. It was this that made him even more suspicious.

"The man behind the scenes has long disliked Mao Guogong's palace, and took advantage of Zhao Zhe to commit murder and robbed and disrupted the view."

Xie Zhao guessed that it was Jia Xinglin who accidentally learned the secret and was swiftly silenced.

Our side should hibernate for a period of time to maintain the surface calm.

"Yuanhe, I have something to do."

It rained heavily in the south for the rest of the month, and the bridges collapsed and the fertile fields were flooded.

There was no food in the government's granary, causing the refugees to riot.

Local officials have been suppressing the incident, and it was a full half month after Xiao She learned the news.

It is related to people's livelihood. Xiao She can't sleep at night and loses his hair every day.

Xie Zhao followed Xiao She to discuss the matter and took the opportunity to recommend Jiang Yuzhu's hair growth shop: "I suggest you try it. It doesn't cost anything if it works."

Xiao She kept a tight-lipped look on her face: "Without giving her money, can I leave her shop alive?"

Yuanhe has changed, and everyone is cheating!

Fast forward to April 25th of the lunar calendar, Jiang Yuzhu’s birthday.

Since Xie Zhao secretly kissed her last time, Jiang Yuzhu couldn't see anyone for a long time.

Liang'an went back to the house from time to time to report: "Madam, don't blame the master. There are serious floods in the south. The emperor often announces the master to come to the palace at night to discuss matters."

Xie Zhao is busy with government affairs every day and has to discuss how to solve the flood problem with officials from the Ministry of Industry. He only sleeps for more than an hour every day.

After hearing this, Jiang Yuzhu warned: "You must be discerning when you are with the master. Serve food and supplements every two hours. If you can't do it, find an attentive maid to serve you."

Seeing this, Liang'an said: "Madam, it is enough for the master to have one young person."

Originally, there was a maid serving in the back office of the magistrate. The maid had evil intentions and wanted to climb on the bed in the middle of the night. She hid in the study and was thrown out like a mouse by Xie Zhao.

From then on, Xie Zhao gained a reputation as not being a womanizer.

It was getting late, and Mrs. Shen took a carriage with Shen Zhilan to pick up Jiang Yuzhu. The birthday party was held at Jiang Mansion.

Originally, Shen planned to hold one at each of the two houses, but after thinking about it, they might as well go to Jiang's house as it would be crowded and lively.

Jiang Yuzhu happily got on the carriage and thanked Mrs. Shen: "Mom, you are too spoiled to your daughter-in-law."

There is no custom in the capital for a married girl to return to her parents' home to celebrate her birthday, so Mrs. Chen was originally afraid that her in-laws, Mrs. Shen, would not agree.

Unexpectedly, Mrs. Shen took the initiative to propose to go together, which made everyone in the Jiang family extremely happy.

Mrs. Shen held Jiang Yuzhu's hand, peeked at her belly and smiled: "That's right."

After more than a month, my son only returned home for one night.

Shen sent her maid to the Yamen to call for someone, but before she could get a reply, Xie Zhao entered the palace again.

Knowing that Xie Zhao was busy with official duties and ministers had to share the emperor's worries, Shen had no choice but to treat Jiang Yuzhu better to make up for the shortcomings.

In Jiang Mansion, it was specially decorated in the back garden.

Every half meter, a portrait hangs.

Mrs. Chen led Mr. Shen past one by one and introduced them with a smile.

Daqi didn't have any photography skills, but he was an extremely high-level painter.

From the time Jiang Yuzhu was born, to the full moon, and to Zhuzhou, every year Chen would invite a painter to paint and preserve them meticulously. The scenes in the past have become precious memories.

"This is the day Yuzhu got married. More than three years have passed."

Ms. Chen sighed, and Ms. Shen nodded frequently, feeling a little embarrassed. After more than three years, her son was still invisible.

It's Jiang Yuzhu's birthday today and Xie Zhao can't make it back. From now on, Mrs. Shen will have no face to face her in-laws.

Seeing what Shen was thinking, Jiang Yuzhu quickly changed the subject: "What big dishes are there in the house today?"

The mother-in-law wanted to play tricks on Xie Zhao again, and Jiang Yuzhu was implicated again and again.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Chen started chatting: "Mom specially invited the chefs from Deguilou and others who are good at cooking Jiangnan cuisine to ensure it tastes good."

Chen is knowledgeable about everything. Shen and Shen Zhilan are both from Jiangnan and are not used to the tastes of the capital.

While everyone was talking, Xie Zhao came over with Xie Xuan.

I didn't sleep all night last night, but I finally got two hours of freedom.

Xie Zhao presented a small box and said, "Madam, look, this is a birthday gift prepared for you by my husband."

The box is not big and does not weigh heavily on your hands.

Jiang Yuzhu thought that Xie Zhao was giving jewelry like the others and was not interested.

Due to the expectant faces of everyone watching, Jiang Yuzhu had no choice but to open the box.

There is a cowhide bag in the box, and a silver corner is exposed at the opening of the bag.

"Is this a pocket crossbow?"

Jiang Yuzhu held it in her hand and played with it, unable to put it down.

If in danger, the small crossbow given by Xie Zhao can be used for self-defense.

Mrs. Chen was a little surprised. Seeing that her daughter liked to praise him a few times, she glanced at the sky and said, "It's time for your father to come back."

It was originally thought that Xie Zhao was absent, but it turned out that Jiang Fulu was the last to come back from the whole family.

Mrs. Chen was about to send her servants to urge her when she saw a few people coming to the entrance of the back garden.

The leader, Jiang Fulu, looked not very good, followed by brothers Jiang Huaida and Jiang Huaiqing.

Jiang Yuzhu's eyes fell on the man in black with gold thread embroidered on the last cuffs. The man had peach blossom eyes and his movements revealed romance and elegance.

His eyes looked over and fell on Jiang Yuzhu's face, his eyes sparkling and seemed to be full of affection.

Feng Qing?

Jiang Yuzhu was slightly stunned. Why did his father and elder brother bring that scumbag Feng Qing to the house?

When he took a closer look, he found that the visitor looked at least [-]% similar to Feng Qing, but he was far more handsome than Feng Qing.

The scene quickly fell silent.

Mrs. Chen subconsciously looked at her daughter, and then asked with trembling lips: "Is... is it Yunxi?"

"Aunt, it's me, I'm coming to the capital."

Lu Yunxi saluted Chen, and then smiled at Jiang Yuzhu, "We haven't seen you for a few years, and I just happened to be in Beijing on your birthday this year."

Jiang Yuzhu looked confused and asked Hongli in a low voice: "He calls my mother aunt. Is it really my cousin?"

Jiang Yuzhu only inherited most of the original owner's memories, but there were still some missing ones.

The original book mentioned that Chen's sister also married into the Lu family in Jiangnan. According to this calculation, Lu Yunxi is her cousin.

Although they are relatives, why is the atmosphere so solemn?

Hong Li showed a hint of sadness and said: "Back then, my cousin went to travel to the sea. There was no news for several years. The Lu family sent someone to send a message saying that he died at sea. How could it be..."

"Have you forgotten the friendship you had with your cousin?"

The red carp sniffed, feeling happy and sad at the same time.

A few years later, the young lady has already married. What is the use of my cousin coming back at this time?

Jiang Yuzhu was stunned.

On the day he passed through, the original owner was on his way to have a private meeting with Feng Qing.

At that time, she couldn't figure out why the original owner fell in love with Feng Qing. The real answer was right in front of her, and Feng Qing could only be regarded as a substitute.

It was a birthday party, with old and new loves present. How could she deal with the mess left by the original owner?

Jiang Yuzhu has the urge to escape!