Wealth and glory seek stability

Zhang Cen'er took a deep breath, closed his eyes, frowned, and opened his eyes after two breaths.

"Go to Shen's house."

"Yes."

It happened to be May 15th, the day for paying the betrothal gift.

Lei Zi personally brought twenty-four loads of betrothal gifts. The two of them were in love with each other, and the three letters and six ceremonies were just a formality.

A few days ago, Jian Xi told Shen Nanxing that she wanted to adopt Caiyun as her sister, and Shen Nanxing agreed. The two of them worshipped in front of the spirit bodies of Jian Yu and his wife, and that was it.

Since they were acquaintances, Shen Nanxing took a special day off to entertain Lei Zi at home.

Caixia heard the letter and came to add makeup.

Several sisters gathered in Jian Xi's Huashui Pavilion.

Chu Lu was a maid newly bought by Mother Xing. Because she was very agile, she was assigned to the outer room to do errands and pass messages.

Chu Lu walked in from outside with a happy smile on her face, "Miss, there is a lady outside, she said she is here to add some makeup."

Caiyun was puzzled, as she didn't seem to know any lady.

Caixia understood and exchanged a glance with Jian Xi. Jian Xi nodded and said, "A visitor is a guest. Today is a great day, so let her in."

"Yes."

Chu Lu retreated.

The person who came was indeed Lai Xi, but this time she had already combed her hair into a woman's bun, with only a hairpin to decorate it, and a light blue wide-sleeved silk dress. Her original cuteness and mischief had mostly faded, and her movements were dignified.

"I haven't seen you for a long time. I'm here to add some makeup to Sister Caiyun and Sister Jianxi." Lai Xi bowed to Jian Xi. She had heard a long time ago that Jian Xi was named Lady of Rong'an County by Emperor Xuanyuan.

Caiyun felt relieved, but she remembered the argument that Caixia and Lai Xi had had before, so she looked at Caixia.

Seeing this, Jian Xi stepped forward and helped Lai Xi up, pretending to be angry, "I just thought that Lai Xi, you forgot the friendship between us."

Lai Xi pursed her lips and chuckled, then glanced at Caixia, "Caixia told me that she would come today to add makeup to the two sisters. I specially went to ask the Third Master for help. The Third Master heard that I was coming to the Shen family, so he brought me here today." As Lai Xi spoke, there was a shy look on her face like a little girl.

Caixia turned her eyes away, not wanting to admit that it was she who sent the letter to Lai Xitong.

The two of them awkwardly resolved their grudges amidst Jian Xi and Cai Yun's conversation and laughter.

At this time, Chu Lu opened the curtain and stepped forward to reply, "Miss, the girl outside who claims to be Princess Jiahe is here to pay her respects."

Jian Xi raised her eyebrows. She hadn't even gone to find Zhang Cen'er yet, but she came to him on her own.

"You guys chat first, I'll go to the outer hall to meet her." Jian Xi patted Caiyun's shoulder.

Caiyun nodded, "Sister, go ahead. We are all family here anyway."

"Sujie, please entertain her well for me."

"Yes, girl."

Because of Zhang Cen'er's performance last time, Jian Xi went to the backyard and called Hua Rong and Jin Hu.

No matter whether it is useful or not, if you suffer losses in your own home, you will be laughed at by others.

Side hall of the outer courtyard.

Zhang Cen'er was sitting on a chair, sweating profusely. Seeing this, Yinping hurriedly handed him a handkerchief.

"It is so rare for the princess to visit my humble home."

Jian Xi's brisk voice came.

Zhang Cen'er saw Jian Xi dressed in gorgeous crimson and purple clothes, with a pearl and jade crown on her head, followed by two burly men. They were tall and strong, with firm eyes filled with murderous intent, and it was obvious that they had killed someone before.

If you don’t know, you might think she’s here to cause trouble, but this is her home.

Zhang Cen'er nodded and smiled, "Mr. Rong'an is so polite. I came here without knowing that there was a happy event in your mansion. I only brought a small gift, which is an ice lotus from the extreme north of the Xuanwu Dynasty. Please accept it."

Yinping stepped forward and handed over a box with both hands. Jian Xi turned around and gestured. Seeing this, Hua Rong walked forward and took it and held it in his arms.

Jian Xi was a little surprised. The Ice Lotus was precious and only bloomed in the Far North. The growing conditions were extremely harsh. Only the wizards of the Xuanwu Dynasty knew how to cultivate the Ice Lotus, and it was only supplied to the royal family.

Could Zhang Cen'er be so kind?

"Thank you for your kindness, Princess. I wonder why you are here today?"

Zhang Cen'er smiled faintly, "I wonder if Lord Rong'an knows that this marriage is not only to consolidate the friendship between the two countries, but also for the people of Xuanwu. The north is dry, and some places are barren. Some people who make a living by nomadism have no food and even exchange their own children for food..."

Seeing that Zhang Cen'er was about to talk to her about her so-called national justice again, Jian Xi raised her hand to interrupt her.

"Stop! Princess, just tell me what you are here for. Given our friendship, we are not yet ready to confide in each other." Jian Xi smiled and looked at Yin Ping behind Zhang Cen'er. Yin Ping's eyes were flustered and she did not dare to look Jian Xi in the eye.

Zhang Cen'er knew that Jian Xi still cared about the fact that she had sent someone to kidnap her before. She held the armrest of the chair, endured the severe pain from behind, and slowly knelt on the ground.

Since the master knelt down, Yinping naturally couldn't stand and knelt on the ground as well.

When Hua Rong and Jin Hu saw this scene, they looked at each other with their eyes and noses, and dared not look at it for even a second.

Jian Xi's pupils shrank, and her expression was complicated. "Are all of you noble women so flexible?"

He had just taught her a lesson in a condescending manner not long ago, but today he was able to swallow his anger and be humble. Such a person is really scary.

Zhang Cen'er smiled bitterly, "None of us live for ourselves. I was wrong to you in the beginning, but I pride myself on not letting my men offend you. All the things that happened in the past have come back to haunt me. I only ask you to sell me some food."

She had already visited the surrounding provincial capitals, but all she saw were scattered grain merchants who simply couldn't provide the amount she wanted at one time.

In addition, that idiot Xuanyuan Zangzhen took away all the food she had accumulated over the past few days.

Men in the Xuanwu Dynasty would never embezzle their wives' things. She had never seen such a shameless person.

Over the past few days, she has also seen clearly that this man's nature is mediocre and he has no temper at all. He is not someone worthy of trust at all.

Gao's company is rich enough to rival a country. She originally wanted to ask Gao Yunhuai for help. She knew that a woman's beauty can sometimes be a weapon.

But she didn't expect that Gao Yunhuai was determined to vent his anger for Jian Xi, so even if she died on her knees here, she would ask for Jian Xi's forgiveness.

Dignity is the most dispensable thing to her, and being able to survive is her only criterion.

Jian Xi curled her lips. She was a person who always responded to soft words and not hard ones. But it just so happened that Zhang Cen'er was really good-looking.

Hey!

"I want to ask Princess, was it your intention to target me at the polo match?"

Zhang Cen'er, sweat dripped down her forehead. She gritted her teeth and said with all her might, "It was not my intention. It was Concubine Lin from the Crown Prince's Mansion who sent a maid to tell me that you have an extraordinary background, but no foundation. If my brother and I want to gain a foothold in the capital, you are the most suitable candidate. However, I have to be appointed to the prince. It would be better for my brother to marry you. This way, we can have the best of both worlds."

When Jian Xi heard this, his expression became solemn and he looked intimidating without even getting angry.

Zhang Cen'er saw that he had told the truth and wanted to say something else, but he saw Jian Xi walk out.