The mistress died of overwork, and after rebirth, she was bad at raising her cubs

In the side hall, Shen Qinglan had brought Jiang Ningshuang back.

Shen Qinglan asked someone to pour a cup of tea for Jiang Ningshuang. Jiang Ningshuang held the cup, and her fingers turned a little white from the force.

It can be seen that Jiang Ningshuang is still struggling at this moment.

Shen Qinglan glanced at Jiang Ningshuang and said seriously:

"Miss Jiang, since you've asked me, there's no need to be nervous. Just ask me for help with anything you want."

Originally, Shen Qinglan had someone send those girls back, and then handed the thank-you gifts prepared by Prince Zhan's Mansion to them in front of them.

In this way, we can also support those girls.

After all, the woman had been missing for so long, and coupled with the tragic situation in Xiangshan Temple, the people who survived, even if they were innocent, would most likely be suspected and criticized.

And if the Zhan Palace stepped in, at least they could shield these girls from most of the rumors.

Among these girls, Shen Qinglan had the deepest impression of Jiang Ningshuang.

It was not only because Jiang Ningshuang was willing to block the knife for her at the critical moment yesterday, but also because Jiang Ningshuang had a straightforward personality and was also pretty.

Therefore, Shen Qinglan originally planned to give Jiang Ningshuang a thank-you gift that was twice as much as that given to other girls.

But she didn't expect that before she sent the man back, Jiang Ningshuang asked her for help...

Shen Qinglan was actually a little curious and interested in Jiang Ningshuang's request for help.

Jiang Ningshuang was a little nervous looking at Shen Qinglan's eyes that seemed to be able to see through everything.

But Jiang Ningshuang knew that she only had this one chance!

So Jiang Ningshuang took a deep breath, drank a sip of tea, and calmed down the tension in her heart before speaking:

"I am the beautiful girl that the Eighth Prince found in Jiangning and is going to present to the Emperor."

"Show girl?"

When Shen Qinglan heard this, he was stunned. He looked at Jiang Ningshuang with some surprise, and something in his heart moved.

She remembered that in her previous life, Emperor Jingren had to hold a beauty pageant only once every ten years in order to cut costs due to the wars in recent years, and this time was this year!

the most important is……

The noble lady Ning, who caused the eldest senior brother to be beheaded, was only eighteen years old before she died!

Judging from her age, she is most likely one of the concubines who entered the palace for selection this year!

And there's a word "Ning" in Jiang Ningshuang's name!

Shen Qinglan's hands, which were originally casually placed on the pear wood armrest, tightened with some force, and he looked at Jiang Ningshuang with a hint of judgment.

Jiang Ningshuang did not notice Shen Qinglan's gaze. She just lowered her eyes helplessly and sighed as she began to explain.

It turned out that Jiang Ningshuang was the daughter of the magistrate of Jiangning County. The eighth prince took a fancy to her when he was on tour a few years ago and brought her from Jiangning to the capital.

In order to get promoted, her father did not stop her and told Jiang Ningshuang to obey the Eighth Prince. The glory of the Jiang family rested on her.

Although Jiang Ningshuang was unwilling, she had already accepted her fate and obediently followed the Eighth Prince's instructions to learn various ways to please men.

This time I went to Xiangshan Temple, and it was only because of the grace of the Eighth Prince that I was able to pray, but I didn't expect to encounter this...

"A woman can never make her own decisions in life. I had already accepted my fate, but... I met you!"

Jiang Ningshuang raised her eyes and looked at Shen Qinglan, with a few scorching rays of light in her eyes, and said firmly:

"It was you who made me realize that although women are like reeds, they can still be as tough as silk! It was also you who taught me that I don't have to bow to fate, and that my own destiny can be in my own hands!"

At this point, Jiang Ningshuang's eyes were red. He took a deep breath, kowtowed to Shen Qinglan again, and said solemnly:

"I don't want to enter the palace. I don't want to be locked up in that world in the future, living under the favor of a man! So, please save me, Princess Zhan!"

Shen Qinglan watched Jiang Ningshuang kowtow to him while his fingers gently stroked the teacup, the light in his eyes flickering.

Before Shen Qinglan could speak, Shu Wen, who was standing beside him, spoke in a cold voice:

"Miss Jiang, you are the Eighth Prince's person. You asked our princess to save you. Do you want us to go against the Eighth Prince? Go against His Majesty?"

Shuwen's tone was a little impolite.

After all, if Jiang Ningshuang was really the concubine that the Eighth Prince was going to present to the emperor, then she would be the emperor's woman.

If Jiang Ningshuang asked Shen Qinglan to save her at this time, wouldn't that make Shen Qinglan go against the emperor?

That would simply put Shen Qinglan in danger!

"That's not what I meant. I..."

Jiang Ningshuang was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Shen Qinglan, wanting to explain something.

But soon, Jiang Ningshuang understood Shuwen's meaning, and the light of hope in his eyes went out.

Yes……

She thought too simply.

Shen Qinglan has no relationship with her, so how could he be willing to risk his life and property to help her?

This not only puts Shen Qinglan on the fire, but also puts the entire Prince Zhan's Mansion on the fire.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ningshuang closed his eyes in despair.

She thought she could fight for her own destiny, but she didn't expect that destiny is destiny and cannot be changed...

Sometimes, if there is no hope, there will not be such despair.

Jiang Ningshuang pursed her lips, endured the sourness in her nose, opened her mouth and said, "I'm sorry, it's me..."

"I'll help you."

Shen Qinglan's voice came, soft and gentle, but with an irresistible firmness.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ningshuang looked up at Shen Qinglan with some surprise, as if she was a little unresponsive.

Shu Wen, who was standing by, couldn't help but call out to Shen Qinglan:

"princess……"

Shen Qinglan waved his hand and glanced at Shuwen indifferently.

Just one glance at the book and he knew that Shen Qinglan had already made up his mind, which could not be changed at will, so he could only shut up helplessly.

Jiang Ningshuang looked at Shen Qinglan in disbelief, and the gloom in her eyes disappeared, replaced by cautiousness:

"Zhan, Princess Zhan, are you serious?"

Shen Qinglan smiled and said, "Why would I lie to you? But if I take action, you might get hurt. Are you willing?"

"willing!"

"Perhaps, it will also damage your appearance. Are you willing?"

Shen Qinglan stood up and walked in front of Jiang Ningshuang. His slender fingertips like white jade gently brushed across Jiang Ningshuang's cheek, and his voice was light.

"Appearance is just an external thing! Compared to appearance, I believe that a strong heart is more important!"

Jiang Ningshuang said this very seriously and firmly.

Shen Qinglan smiled, turned around and sat back on the chair, and said seriously:

"Okay, then you go back first. I'll have someone send you a letter about what you need to do when the time comes."

After hearing the exact answer, Jiang Ningshuang burst into laughter, suppressed the joy in her heart, and couldn't help asking:

"Then, how long should I wait? I don't mean to rush you, I just..."

Shen Qinglan interrupted Jiang Ningshuang with a smile and said, "Don't worry, it will be soon..."

Jiang Ningshuang looked at Shen Qinglan's confident expression, and for some reason her heart suddenly calmed down.

After sending Jiang Ningshuang away, Shuwen finally couldn't help but asked Shen Qinglan:

"Miss, why did you accept this hot potato? This is no small matter. If anything happens, you..."

Shen Qinglan looked at Shuwen's angry and anxious expression, smiled and patted her shoulder, and said solemnly:

"I'm not doing this just for Jiang Ningshuang."

"no?"