Jiang Yun Zhu looked at the sesame pancake and didn't take it. Out of the blue, she asked, "What are your plans for the future?"
For example, her.
Shen Feng Ming put the sesame pancakes on the plate in front of her, "What about you?"
His plan, he wanted to marry her, but he didn't want her to marry her out of gratitude.
He, then, can she like him?
Jiang Yun Zhu was silent. What plans could she have? She wanted to leave the capital and start over somewhere where no one knew her. Was that possible?
Neither of them answered, tacitly agreeing not to talk about this question again.
Just like this, another four or five days passed. Shen Feng Ming often came to see Jiang Yun Zhu. The two of them played games together, read books together, and played chess together. Jiang Yun Zhu could sense that Shen Feng Ming treated her quite well. So nice that it made her uneasy.
He only held her hand that night and never overstepped the rules again. This made Jiang Yun Zhu confused.
"Master, I think Official Shen is wonderful to you. Everyone used to say that he is cold and ruthless, but I don't feel that at all now."
After a few days of getting along, Yin Cui was no longer afraid of Shen Feng Ming. She whispered to Jiang Yun Zhu in her spare time.
"That’s great." Jiang Yun Zhu said, stroking the knot in her hand. This was the silk thread she bought yesterday when she went shopping. She wanted to make a loop by herself, but unfortunately, her craftsmanship was not good at all. Such a long time, the knot hadn’t formed yet.
Yin Cui stared at the string in her hand and asked tentatively, "So, Master, what do you think of Official Shen?"
Her thoughts?
"Quite nice." Jiang Yun Zhu replied.
Yin Cui became more courageous after hearing what she said, "I also think Official Shen is quite nice. He is handsome and treats his master well. By the way, I heard that his sword skills are top notch. I haven't seen it. How did the storyteller say, ‘The heavy snow is all over the bows and swords’, ‘All riding on the horse.'?"
The more Yin Cui spoke, the brighter her eyes became.
At the thought of Shen Feng Ming's Kunwu sword, Jiang Yun Zhu’s heart trembled. She might have almost become a soul killed by the sword.
"Master, you and Official Shen..." When Yin Cui reached here, she noticed that Jiang Yun Zhu's expression was wrong and quickly stopped.
"He and I are not on the same path." Jiang Yun Zhu slowly uttered.
Yin Cui felt Master and Official Shen were a good match, but when she thought about it more carefully, she remained silent. Master will have to be Official Shen’s outer mistress forever? With the master's character, she won't be happy.
In the afternoon, Jiang Yun Zhu's knot was finally finished. It was a red lucky knot. As she was thinking about what should go with it, Yin Cui suddenly burst in in a hurry.
"What?" Jiang Yun Zhu asked.
Yin Cui looked surprised. She just went out to buy something for Jiang Yun Zhu and overheard something.
"What's going on?" Jiang Yun Zhu asked.
"Master, Official Shen has resigned. Many people in the capital are talking about this matter." Yin Cui said.
"Resign?"
Yin Cui told Jiang Yun Zhu everything she heard. Just a few days ago, Shen Feng Ming resigned out of the blue. After the matter between the Crown Prince and the Sixth and Seventh Princes, it could be said that he had all the power in the court. So why did he suddenly resign? She was surprised and puzzled.
Jiang Yun Zhu suddenly remembered something. No, impossible, it shouldn't be.
She found various reasons to deny the conjecture in her mind, but the idea lingered.
"No wonder Official Shen comes here often recently." Yin Cui was there sighing.
Jiang Yun Zhu couldn't sit still anymore. She stood up, pondered for a while, and walked outside.
She waited outside the gate of Jingzhao Manor for more than an hour, and finally saw the person she was looking for walking out of it. She quickly approached him.
At a corner, she stopped the person ahead, "Official Zhou."
The person ahead turned around and saw her. Surprise filled his face, "When did you come to the capital?"
Zhou Qingping was a friend that Jiang Yun Zhu met over a bowl of beef noodles when he came to the capital in the past. He didn't know Jiang Yun Zhu’s identity and just thought she was a skilled out-of-town girl who came to the capital to visit relatives.
However, when they parted, he told her his identity and said that if she came to the capital again in the future, she could find him.
"About half a month ago." Jiang Yun Zhu replied.
"You came to see me today for what matter? If you're not busy, we can go to Haoyuelou. You helped their chef change the beef noodles recipes and their beef noodles are now very famous. I often go there to eat them." Zhou Qingping was a recorder of affairs in Jingzhao Manor. He got some ability in observing words and emotions. He could tell at a glance that Jiang Yun Zhu had something on his mind, so he said this.
"No need. I came to you today because I wanted to ask you something." Jiang Yun Zhu said.
Zhou Qingping didn't force it, "Do speak."
Jiang Yun Zhu thought for a while. How should she ask about Shen Feng Ming’s matter? Zhou Qingping didn't know her identity, so it would be strange if she rashly asked about Shen Feng Ming, right? But after thinking about it, she couldn’t think of a suitable reason.
Finally, she simply asked, "I heard that Commander Shen resigned from his office?"
Zhou Qingping wasn’t surprised. This incident had been the biggest commotion in the court and the capital recently. It was normal for Jiang Yun Zhu to be curious.
"Yeah, just seven days ago." He replied.
"Why?" Jiang Yun Zhu asked.
"Actually, I don't know much about this." Zhou Qingping shook his head at first, changed the topic, and lowered his voice, "About this, there are many opinions on this matter. But I heard that it seemed that Commander Shen resigned from his position in exchange for asking the emperor for something.
But that’s just hearsay, so it’s not credible. Commander Shen had made great contributions to the imperial court and even saved the Emperor. The Emperor has so much trust in him. So why resign? There may be something else going on..."
Jiang Yun Zhu couldn't hear what Zhou Qingping was still saying. She was confused and frightened. Shen Feng Ming resigned because of her?
Don't blame her for thinking so. The timing of the two events happening was too coincidental. Moreover, she was a person who understands the current situation and the seriousness of the situation. What she committed was serious.
It was a sin that was absolutely unforgivable. At that time, she begged Shen Feng Ming out of luck, hoping that he could help her get away with it and avoid her death penalty.
Or think of other ways to save her and she would be satisfied.
But what about Shen Feng Ming? He actually got the imperial edict of pardon by the emperor fro her.
This was like. Let alone hearing about it, she dared not even think about it.
At the time, she found it strange, but didn't think much about it.
Now ……
Jiang Yun Zhu's mind was so overwhelmed that she didn't remember how she said goodbye to Zhou Qingping or walked out of the two streets.
It wasn't until a carriage driver shouted to her to watch the road that she woke up. Looking at the lively street in front of her, her heart seemed to be boiling.
Like a big bunch of bubbles popping out, churning violently.
Did Shen Feng Ming resign for her? How would she repay him?
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't know.
She stood there for a while before walking back.
When she returned to the courtyard and was just one street away, a person who looked like an attendant suddenly blocked her way.
Jiang Yun Zhu was surprised. Who was she? It seemed that she was specially waiting for her.
"Jiang Yun Zhu, right? Master wants to see you." Attendant Yu said coldly while scanning at Jiang Yun Zhu. She had a straight face. Not a tinge of smile was on her face. She even seemed a little disgusted.
Jiang Yun Zhu didn't argue with her, "Who is your master?"
"Princess Danyang." When she said this name, Attendant Yu raised her chin slightly, showing even more pride and contempt for Jiang Yun Zhu.
Princess Danyang was Shen Feng Ming's mother. Jiang Yun Zhu was stunned for a moment and slowly regained her composure.
"Please lead the way." She replied in a warm tone.
Her reaction was beyond Attendant Yu's expectation. She thought she would be frightened out of her wits or crumbled into tears when she heard Princess Danyang's name. After all, her son lost his official position because of her and her current status was very disgraceful.
"Hmph!" Attendant Yu snorted again without moving her expression and led Jiang Yun Zhu to the nearby teahouse.
The teahouse was very elegant. The two of them came to a private suite. Attendant Yu went in first to report. After a while, she came out and signaled Jiang Yun Zhu to come in.
Jiang Yun Zhu stepped into the private suite and saw a woman sitting by the window directly opposite the private suite entrance. The woman's dress was luxurious, while her aura was overwhelming. Her appearance was glowing. The corners of her eyebrows and eyes were a bit similar to Shen Feng Ming.
In other words, Shen Feng Ming inherited some of her looks, so if one ignored his temperament and looked carefully at his eyebrows, there was a gorgeous feel.
"Greeting Princess Danyang." Jiang Yun Zhu greeted Princess Danyang and felt a sword-like gaze falling on her, sharp and piercing.
That was Princess Danyang's gaze. She had been observing Jiang Yun Zhu since she entered the door. Checking what kind of person could attract her son to such an extent.
Jiang Yun Zhu stood there, letting her look at her. Thoughts were rolling in her mind, but she could only take one step at a time.
Taking in the manner she behaved, the anger in Princess Danyang's heart became slightly less. If one looked closely at her appearance and figure, she was indeed a beauty.
However, her identity and the things she did... Princess Danyang's face darkened again.
"Do you know that Feng Ming resigned from office because of you matter?" she asked.
Her words confirmed Jiang Yun Zhu's suspicion. Jiang Yun Zhu was silent for a moment before replying, "I couldn't believe it before, but now I know."
"Know?" Princess Danyang raised her eyebrows. Just this? How much hardship did Shen Feng Ming eat to sit in his current position? How many times did he almost die? And she was like this?
Jiang Yun Zhu folded her hands together. What could she do? Cry and wail? Or help Shen Feng Ming get his position back? The former was useless, and the latter she could accomplish it. She had that self-awareness.
Or, did she want to hear her say ‘thank you’? These two words were too light. She didn't want to say them and believed the other party didn't want to hear them either.
"Feng Ming and you..." Princess Danyang wanted to teach Jiang Yun Zhu a lesson, but she thought of another matter and suppressed her brewing fire
Jiang Yun Zhu waited to hear her next words.
Princess Danyang paused for a moment before continuing to ask, "Has he ever stayed at your place?" After asking, she became nervous.
Shen Feng Ming didn't like girls. She was close to desperate when he hung out with Yang Sheng and other men from Qilin Guard all day long.
It took Jiang Yun Zhu a while to catch on what she meant and her face instantly turned red.
"Answer me." Princess Danyang urged.
"No." Jiang Yun Zhu whispered back.
Princess Danyang felt as if something had broken in her head. No! Shen Feng Ming had never stayed overnight. She thought he went through all this trouble for her and still went to accompany her every day. He should have a physical relationship with her.
"You didn't lie to me?" she asked in disbelief.
Jiang Yun Zhu shook her head.
Princess Danyang sat back on the chair, looking stunned.
There was silence in the room.
After a long while, Princess Danyang breathed a sigh of relief and said to Jiang Yun Zhu, "Feng Ming resigned for you, you should know how to repay him."
Jiang Yun Zhu stared at Princess Danyang. How to repay him?
Princess Danyang had a stern look on her face, "You are considered his outer mistress now. Shouldn't you know how to fulfill the responsibilities as an outer mistress?"
Jiang Yun Zhu vaguely understood.
At least she wasn’t stupid. Princess Danyang nodded, "As long as you do this well, I won't make things difficult for you.”
Jiang Yun Zhu remained silent.
Seeing Jiang Yun Zhu like this, she thought she was dissatisfied and had some thoughts in her heart, so she stated with a cold face, "But don't forget your own identity. The Shen Family is not something you can pine for. "
Indeed, Shen Family was a major household. Although Jiang Yun Zhu was pardoned now, she wasn’t worthy of Shen Feng Ming regardless of her origin or status.
Especially, when she had married once.
"I understand." Jiang Yun Zhu replied. She had known about this for a long time. Shen Feng Ming would marry a beautiful and well-matched wife in the future. That’s why as long as she does this well, she can repay his kindness and then retire with success, right?
Thinking this way, she suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. Wasn’t it great that everyone would be happy then?
Jiang Yun Zhu left with light steps. In the private suite, Princess Danyang somewhat couldn’t wrap her mind around. Jiang Yun Zhu's reaction just now was beyond her expectation.
"Princess, will Young Master stay at her place?" Attendant Yu asked worriedly from the side.
"Whether it is possible or not, she is the most likely to succeed." Princess Danyang said.
After pausing for a while, Attendant Yu asked again, "If she succeeds, will Young Master treat her..."
She knew that their young master. Once he sets on something it won’t change. What if he does something ridiculous?
Speaking of this, Princess Danyang became more relaxed, "Men ah, they naturally treat their first woman differently. But this is like killing someone. The first time always leaves a deep impression. Then they get used to it. When the time comes, he’ll know the benefits of women and will meet more beautiful women. He will also abandon her. "
Attendant Yu felt that what her master said made sense. Even the metaphor was different from others, but she was still a little worried. Could this be the case?
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