The next day, as soon as Jiang Rongyin arrived at Xuezhi Hall, she encountered Jiang Xueping, whom she hadn’t seen in a long time.
It seems that after being confined for a few days, he has become much more obedient.
Jiang Rongyin sat down next to Lin Miaomiao, and the two smiled at each other.
After a class as usual, the school suddenly became noisy.
Judging from their conversation, it seems they are saying that the Crown Princess will be entering the palace today.
Three people entered the palace this time.
Sheng Yunwan, daughter of Grand Tutor Sheng; Lin Wange from the General’s Mansion; and Jiang Zhuyue, the young lady from the Ministry of Revenue’s Mansion.
The crowd was pushing and shoving as they headed to the Imperial Garden, saying they wanted to see the Crown Princess.
Lin Miaomiao also wanted to join in the fun, so she dragged Jiang Rongyin along with them.
The Imperial Garden was already crowded with people.
Jiang Rongyin stood at the back; she had no interest in Jiang Yun becoming the Crown Princess.
But I could hear their voices all around me from time to time.
Miss Lin looks very dashing, while Miss Jiang has a round face and a beautiful smile.
Such words kept reaching Jiang Rongyin’s ears.
Jiang Rongyin silently swallowed back all the words she wanted to say.
Anyone who marries Jiang Yun is incredibly unlucky.
However, it seems that Jiang Rongyin is the only one in the world who thinks this way.
After all, becoming the Crown Princess would only bring benefits to her family, not harm.
Jiang Yun’s ruthlessness and cold-bloodedness were only directed at Jiang Rongyin.
Perhaps their attitude would be different towards the Crown Princess, whom they were formally married to.
“Look, that’s Miss Sheng.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Rongyin couldn’t help but look up.
Leading the way was a woman dressed in a deep purple dress, with fair skin, delicate features, and a gentle and charming demeanor.
Jiang Rongyin had heard the palace servants talk about it in private before.
Of the new crown princesses, only Sheng Yunwan was personally chosen by Jiang Yun; the other two were chosen by Empress Jiang.
It seems that Jiang Yun must be extremely satisfied with Sheng Yunwan.
“Miss Sheng is Mr. Sheng’s younger sister. The Sheng family is a scholarly family, and they have indeed raised very cultured people.”
Everyone laughed and said something, and then they saw the three imperial concubines gradually walking away before they returned to the Xuezhi Hall.
There is only one position for the Crown Princess, but there are three for the Crown Prince’s consort.
It seems that besides the position of the principal wife, there are two other positions, namely, the secondary wives.
The matter was being discussed noisily in the Xuezhi Hall, but Jiang Rongyin didn’t take it to heart.
It wasn’t until school ended that she got up to find Sheng Huai’an and return the travelogue to him.
Sheng Huai’an was in the room grading students’ assignments.
He was serious in his attitude, and his comments on the assignments were very thoughtful.
Hearing footsteps, Sheng Huai’an didn’t even look up, assuming it was a schoolboy bringing tea.
“gentlemen.”
He only looked up when Jiang Rongyin’s voice rang out.
“I have already read the travelogue that you lent me last time, and I am here to return it to you.”
She stepped forward and placed the travelogue on Sheng Huai’an’s table.
The woman smiled and smiled, and Sheng Huai’an nodded slightly: “Okay.”
After returning the book, Jiang Rongyin bowed and prepared to leave.
Sheng Huai’an watched her retreating figure and suddenly called out to her.
“Is there anything else, sir?”
Jiang Rongyin looked puzzled as she gazed at Sheng Huai’an.
Sheng Huai’an’s gaze fell on the hem of her skirt, then quickly looked away, and said, “If you want to read travelogues in the future, you can come and borrow them from me.”
“The road on the east side of Xuezhi Hall is under construction these days and it’s difficult to walk on. Let’s go back through the central corridor.”
Jiang Rongyin’s skirt was stained with mud, and the grime fell abruptly onto her pale yellow dress.
It was like a pure land that had been stained and defiled.
Upon hearing Sheng Huai’an’s words, Jiang Rongyin looked down at her skirt.
She didn’t even notice.
It’s just that the road on the east side is closer to finding Sheng Huai’an.
“Thank you, sir. I understand.”
Jiang Rongyin smiled, turned around and left the house.
Sheng Huai’an looked at the closed door, then his gaze fell on the travelogue on the table.
He never said these things to others, but today he spoke more than usual to Jiang Rongyin.
Bao Yin saw the smile on Jiang Rongyin’s face after she came out.
“Why is the princess in such a good mood?”
She hadn’t seen Jiang Rongyin smile like that in a long time.
Jiang Rongyin lowered her head and pointed to the dirt on her skirt.
“Mr. Sheng said that my skirt was stained with mud.”
This was an ordinary thing, but when Jiang Rongyin heard it, a warm feeling washed over her.
Jiang Rongyin also understood why the students in the Xuezhi Hall liked Sheng Huai’an so much.
A gentle and refined gentleman, meticulous and considerate.
Bao Yin didn’t understand what made Jiang Rongyin happy.
Some people couldn’t understand what Jiang Rongyin was saying.
But as long as Jiang Rongyin is happy, she is happy too.
However, Jiang Rongyin’s good mood vanished instantly upon seeing Xiang Ming standing outside Guanghua Hall.
Xiang Ming seemed to realize that he was not well-liked in the Guanghua Hall.
So he quietly stepped aside to make way.
“His Highness is inside.”
He said something to Jiang Rongyin, and Jiang Rongyin stepped inside.
Bao Yin snorted at Xiang Ming before following Jiang Rongyin’s steps.
Xiang Ming reached out and touched his nose.
There are only two people in the Guanghua Hall, and both of them have opinions about him.
To be precise, it should be that they have a problem with His Highness.
He was just passing by.
When Jiang Rongyin arrived at the palace, Jiang Yun was reclining on the couch, taking a nap.
There was a strong smell of blood inside the Guanghua Hall.
Jiang Rongyin frowned and looked up at Jiang Yun.
His dark red clothes didn’t reveal whether he was injured or not; however, the closer one got to him, the stronger the lingering smell of blood became.
Hearing footsteps, Jiang Yun opened her eyes.
Jiang Rongyin stood a few steps away and did not approach him again.
“come over.”
He spoke up, and Jiang Rongyin slowly walked over.
Upon reaching her, Jiang Yun reached out and grabbed Jiang Rongyin’s wrist. He looked up at her, seemingly waiting for her to speak.
Helpless, Jiang Rongyin had no choice but to ask, “Is Your Highness injured?”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun pulled her down to sit, putting one arm around her waist: “Mmm.”
The investigation into the illicit tax evasion case is far from over.
Jiang Yun also understood that completely eliminating these corrupt officials would not be a task that could be accomplished overnight.
Therefore, this case can only end here.
But even a thousand-mile dike can be breached by an ant hole, and Jiang Yun could not allow the Great Yong to be completely destroyed.
Only by investigating slowly and digging carefully can these pests be completely eradicated.
He never expected that someone would be so audacious as to hire a martial arts assassin to kill him.
The injury from last time hasn’t healed yet, and this time it’s even more serious than before.
“Little Jiu, if I die, will you shed tears for me?”
Jiang Yun suddenly asked a question. Jiang Rongyin pursed her lips and was about to speak when she felt the arms holding her tighten slowly.
“Fine, I don’t want to hear lies either.”
“If I die, you shall be buried with me.”
Hearing Jiang Yun’s words, Jiang Rongyin really wanted to slap him.
If Jiang Yun were to die, she would be overjoyed and thank some hero for acting on behalf of Heaven.
But the evils endure for a thousand years.
Jiang Yun, that scourge, is far from dead.