Especially the expensive watermelon and grapes, they could eat as much as they wanted.

The master treated them very well, and each of them was convinced by the master.

What's more, they also know the true identity of their master.

The one they were supposed to be loyal to.

Jiang Zhinian opened many Yunlailou stores, and Zhuangzi also bought a lot and planted a lot of fruits and vegetables.

Not to mention that he also opened a fruit and vegetable store and a cold drink shop, as well as doing business with the Han family, all of which can make a lot of money.

Jiang Zhinian used the money to provide better conditions for the secret guards.

So that they can train with peace of mind, all the food they need is provided.

Jiang Zhinian could feel that the secret guards' momentum had become stronger.

After instructing the secret guards on some matters, Jiang Zhinian went back first.

After she returned, she wrote a letter and had someone deliver it to her grandfather and his family at the border.

If there is a war over there, my grandfather and others will also be affected.

Because the northern border is guarded by the Wu family army, and also the place where my grandfather and his family lived in exile.

So Jiang Zhinian guessed that there might be a war, and his heart was in his throat.

Fortunately, secret guards were arranged to protect them early on.

Moreover, now several of my cousins ​​are practicing martial arts to strengthen their bodies, so they should be able to save their lives at critical moments.

Jiang Zhinian actually wanted Wei Er to take the food to Jiangzhou.

But that would make him too big a target, and I don’t know if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has other plans.

Don't let her mess up his plans.

After writing the letter and sending it out, Lianqiao and Chunlan both came back.

"Master, people outside are saying that General Wu Ye is dead this time. I heard that he was stabbed many times by bandits, and he was stabbed in the heart."

"And people outside are saying that the emperor will order the Wu family to be blamed for the loss of grain and silver this time."

"Some people also say that when Young General Wu returns, he will take the blame for his father's crime. At that time, General Wu's Mansion will fall into the hands of Wu Ye's youngest son."

"I feel that this is all very unfair. General Wu Ye treated Ms. Qi so badly before, and now that he is dead, he wants to trick General Wu."

Jiang Zhinian's expression changed slightly when he heard this.

It turns out that was their idea.

So will the General's Mansion end up in the hands of Wu Ye and the son of that spy woman?

Is there no one who suspects Mrs. Wu?

Jiang Zhinian would not report something without evidence and have Mrs. Wu arrested.

Wu Ye should have died at the hands of spies, but people said he was killed by pirates.

There is obviously a conspiracy here.

But even if someone understands, they won't say it out.

Jiang Zhinian asked: "What about the cold drink shop? What are people talking about?"

Chunlan said: "We talked a lot. Everyone mentioned the story between General Wu and Ms. Qi when he was young."

"General Wu is indeed useless. He only made contributions when he followed his father in battle when he was young. Since he brought that woman back from the border, General Wu has become mediocre and useless."

"It's said that even his transportation of food can cause problems."

"He talked a lot about General Wu and Ms. Qi. He said that when General Wu and Ms. Qi were together, General Wu was also full of vigor and vitality. Ms. Qi would often organize tea parties. Tea parties were popular at that time, and the ladies had the opportunity to get together and talk. But ever since General Wu brought that woman back from the border, General Wu favored his concubine and ignored his wife. Everyone knew about it, and he didn't think he was wrong."

"Later, Ms. Qi was forced to leave. General Wu instead promoted the border girl to his wife. Seeing him act this way, I know he is a confused man. I don't know why the emperor used her this time."

"A lady said that the emperor used General Wu Ye because of Concubine Zhengui's suggestion."

When Jiang Zhinian mentioned Concubine Zhengui, his expression changed.

She remembered that earlier, because Murong Chuan was saved, she and Yan Jiyou had suspected this precious concubine.

However, Yan Jiyou had someone investigate this precious concubine, and found that her background was clean and there was no problem at all.

But it was also Concubine Zhen's suggestion to let Wu Ye transport grain and silver to Jiangzhou.

That's a problem.

"anything else?"

Chunlan said, "Another lady said that the court is very angry now, and the Ministry of Revenue can no longer raise any money, so disaster relief is more difficult."

"But the court is trying to find a solution."

"The eldest prince's mother, Concubine Shu, has led the people in the harem to cut down on spending and collect some jewelry to do something for the disaster victims in Jiangzhou."

"So the eldest prince's mother, Concubine Shu, was praised by the emperor."

"It's just that the ladies are saying that those things are nothing. Now the emperor wants all the ministers to contribute, but many of them are playing dumb and giving out a little bit of money as a token of appreciation. It's not enough for disaster relief at all. The emperor even got furious during the morning court..."

Jiang Zhinian was not surprised to hear this. Concubine Shu was pretending to be noble just to make the eldest prince get the attention of the emperor.

Because Concubine Shu realized that something would go wrong with the Crown Prince this time, so she was paving the way for the eldest prince.

Jiang Zhinian narrowed his eyes dangerously.

Jiang Zhinian listened to some more words and roughly understood the current situation.

"You guys continue to keep an eye on what's happening outside."

"Yes!"

After Chunlan and Lianqiao left, Jiang Zhinian took out a piece of paper and wrote down the names of the people to see how many people were included in this network.

Just as Jiang Zhinian was thinking and analyzing, a stone suddenly hit the window.

Jiang Zhinian looked outside and saw a person squatting on the tree in the yard.

"Leng Yuebai?"

"it's me!"

Jiang Zhinian said, "Come in!"

Leng Yuebai then turned around and went into the study.

"Why are you here?" Jiang Zhinian guessed that Leng Yuebai should be very busy at this time. She didn't expect that he still had time to come here.

"Of course my cousin told me something, so when some news comes back, I have to explain it to you."

Jiang Zhinian's mind moved, and he looked at Leng Yuebai intently, waiting for him to say something.

"Is his Highness the Crown Prince okay?"

"Don't worry, my cousin is fine. His internal strength has been restored now. Ordinary people can't do anything to him."

Jiang Zhinian asked again: "Then the food and silver are gone, what about disaster relief..."

Before Jiang Zhinian finished asking, Leng Yuebai spoke up: "In fact, from the beginning, my cousin didn't plan to wait for the relief food and silver to arrive in Jiangzhou. Of course, it would be best if they could arrive in Jiangzhou."

"Ever since Concubine Zhengui suggested that the emperor ask General Wuye to deliver food and silver, my cousin has been on guard."

"But I'm not sure whether the silver and grain can be transported to Jiangzhou, so my cousin has already made a backup plan."

"He went to Jiangzhou with some evidence that some ministers and local noble families had violated the law, and asked them to open their granaries to provide relief grain."

"And it's just the right time to force them to unite and catch the spies, and purge the Jiangzhou bureaucracy."

"And our people are tracking the silver and grain that Wu Ye lost. It's a good opportunity to see where they will transport them to, and then catch them all in one fell swoop..."

After hearing this, Jiang Zhinian slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

"That's good. I have also arranged for people to protect His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. This way he will have more manpower and can do some things more conveniently."

Leng Yuebai was stunned for a moment, but did not ask who Jiang Zhinian had arranged.

He knew that Jiang Zhinian was different from other people. From the day she saved him, he knew that she was not like the kind of women raised in other noble families, and her abilities should not be underestimated.

"By the way, do you still remember the top scorer of this year's exam?"

Of course Jiang Zhinian remembered, it was Ge Ren.

During the spring examination and the palace examination, Ge Ren was chosen as the top scorer and entered the Hanlin Academy.

He even came to thank her, but she thought it would be better not to let anyone know that she knew Ge Ren.

Therefore, they only contacted each other privately. Others did not know that Ge Ren almost had his legs broken by the grandson of Lord Zhao, and they did not know that Imperial Physician Miao cured him.

Later, he and Cheng Xuan were arranged by the prince to study in peace in the Huguo Temple.

During the Spring Examination, Ge Ren was on the list and he was the first place winner.

Cheng Xuan finally became a first-class Jinshi and entered the Hanlin Academy.

Others only thought that the two were students from poor families, but in fact, they had already stood on the side of the prince.

"Of course I remember, what's wrong?"

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