SFS Chapter 104 True and False Houfu Jin
Chapter 104 True and False Houfu Jin
Only then did Jiang Nianwei realize that the two of them had known each other before.
The moment Zong Yan's eyes met Jiang Lanxu, they seemed to be covered by a thin layer of frost. Disdain appeared on his handsome face without any disguise, and his tone was mixed with impatience: "You... actually brought him here too?"
The two of them did have a connection, but it was a past that Zong Yan could not mention.
Jiang Nianwei could only explain: "My elder brother and I still need to go to Youzhou."
Zong Yan's face turned stern, and he immediately became serious. "I have also heard about the changes in Youzhou, but I am now imprisoned. Once I take a step out of this water fort, I will be a thorn in the eyes of the court. I am afraid that I will not be able to help you personally, but please rest assured that I will do my best to protect Yazhou, including... your loved ones."
Jiang Nianwei bowed and said, "I am very grateful for this, but I still have a humble request."
Zong Yan had expected this. "I know, Shuangshuang, stop hiding in the dark. How can your little tricks be hidden from my eyes? If you really want to go, just come with me openly."
Shuangshuang came out happily, walked to Jiang Nianwei's side, and looked at her with admiration, "It feels like a long time since we last met."
Zong Yan frowned slightly at the side, and finally couldn't help coughing twice, trying to remind him in the tone of an elder: "Ahem, there are differences between men and women, you need to be careful about the degree, don't get too close, it's disrespectful."
Hearing this, Shuangshuang tried her best to suppress the smile on her face, but she still leaned against Jiang Nianwei and held up her hands.
Zong Yan could only call Shuang Shuang aside and whispered to her in a low voice that only the two of them could hear: "You know what kind of person Mr. Jiang is. Don't develop unnecessary feelings for him."
At this moment, Jiang Nianwei felt that there was no need to hide anything anymore. She walked slowly to Zong Yan, her eyes clear, and declared calmly: "Boss, you don't have to worry about me kidnapping your men. In fact, I am not a man, but a woman, and Shuangshuang and I are sisters."
Zong Yan was shocked for a while, "I never realized... you... you are actually a woman."
No wonder Ah Zhao protected her so much before, no wonder she always felt that she was not as vulgar as men, and her voice was so gentle, he should have thought of it earlier.
"In that case, Shuangshuang will be left to your care."
Zong Yan had been trying to avoid eye contact with Jiang Lanxu, and even Jiang Nianwei seemed to have noticed something unusual between them.
But she did not ask directly. Instead, she asked her eldest brother about this matter after leaving the water fort.
"Why is Zongda leader staring at you? Is there some grudge between you two?"
Jiang Lanxu said calmly, "Indeed, we have met once before. His family is still well-off and prosperous."
At that time, Zong Yan was still a young man full of vigor and vitality, and a favored child among the generals.
Who would have thought that when they met again, one of them had become the boss of the water stronghold, and the other had become an exiled criminal.
Jiang Nianwei muttered, "Even so, he wouldn't hate you."
The Zong family was suddenly wronged and suffered injustice. The Qiu family was forced to break off the marriage that had been arranged with his family due to the current situation. "
Jiang Nianwei suddenly realized, "Could it be because of...sister-in-law?"
"After careful consideration, there seems to be no other explanation except this reason."
Therefore, Jiang Lanxu didn't care that Zong Yan's attitude towards him was a little bit bad. After all, Qiu Meixue was his previous fiancée, and now she has become his wife and child. Anyone would have some grudges in their heart, and it was rare for him to keep it to himself.
Understanding the reason, Jiang Nianwei even felt a little pity for Zong Yan.
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After the boat docked, they pretended to be merchants and continued their journey along the official road.
Along the way, apart from riding as fast as possible, we also rested in the inn.
Half a month later, they arrived in Longzhou, and Jiang Nianwei stopped there for a while.
The humble cloth shop of the past has now been completely renovated and its size has more than tripled. Under Jing Yao's management, it has taken in many orphans with adventurous backgrounds.
Jing Yao was extremely excited when she saw Jiang Nianwei. After arriving here, she and Chen Wang had been working hard to run the cloth shop, just to repay Jiang Nianwei.
But Jiang Nianwei and her group only planned to stay for one day and then leave.
Jiang Nianwei had saved time for this day in order to find a few suitable shops in Longzhou and entrust the trivial matters to Jingyao.
Jing Yao was reluctant to leave: "Miss Jiang, since you are here, why don't you stay a little longer?"
"We have urgent matters to attend to. You have run this place very well. We will also hand over the restaurant and other shops to you."
Jing Yao hurriedly took out the brocade box and handed it to Jiang Nianwei, "This is the revenue of the cloth shop during this period. Now give it to Miss Jiang."
What Jiang Nianwei lacked the least now was silver. Her eyes swept across the neatly stacked banknotes, and finally she gently picked up only one-third of them, and left the rest safely in the box.
He then looked at the untouched silver and continued, "Jingyao, you and Chen Wang have worked hard, so you deserve some reward. These are for you, and the rest can be used to reward those women. They are all miserable people."
In war, the people who suffer the most are the civilians, and women, who are unarmed, are often raped to death.
Among them, there were several who had begged all the way from war-torn areas. Jiang Nianwei was going to ask them about the situation in Youzhou.
Jing Yao declined, "Miss Jiang, this is impossible. We have already received a lot of favors from you. If it weren't for you, Jing Yao would still be in the dust. Now... She stroked her belly and took the medicine according to the prescription you sent that day. I soon became pregnant. You have given me a second life."
Jiang Nianwei immediately showed joy: "Are you pregnant?"
After saying that, she gently placed her hand on Jingyao's wrist, and a steady and strong pulse flowed under her fingertips, indicating that the unborn life was thriving and healthy.
"In that case, you should accept it even more, just for the sake of your children. You can also buy property here."
Jing Yao waved her hands repeatedly: "I feel like I have found a paradise in this cloth workshop. The sisters here are so gentle and considerate. They even said with a smile that they would help me share the responsibility of raising children in the future. This friendship makes me feel warm in my heart."
"Looking at you like this, it's obvious that you are living a very comfortable life." Jiang Nianwei also felt very relieved.
"Yes, chatting with my sisters every day, drinking tea, appreciating flowers in the garden, strolling in the city, this leisurely and contented life is indeed a great joy in life. What I cherish even more is that I can exchange my sweat for the deserved remuneration and win everyone's respect and recognition. This feeling is more precious than anything else."
This is what women who share adversity should do, supporting each other instead of indulging in meaningless calculations and fights.
When Jiang Nianwei thought back to her past days in the Marquis' Mansion, she felt it was a pity that she had wasted all that time on men and household fights.
Just as she was about to leave, Jiang Nianwei saw the woman named Hu Lianxue again. She was even more beautiful and dazzling than when they first met.
As soon as she saw Jiang Nianwei, Hu Lianxue trotted over and said, "Miss Jiang, I heard you were here, so I rushed over immediately."
"What's the matter?"
Hu Lianxue avoided everyone and slowly explained the reason.
Recently, the An Ning Marquis' Mansion released news and posted notices in an attempt to find their little daughter who was lost in Longzhou. The notice stated that the lost daughter had a red birthmark on her body, but did not specify where.
Hu Lianxue had a red birthmark behind her ear. After seeing the notice, she became anxious and wanted to find her biological parents, so she found Jiang Nianwei and explained the situation.
Miss Jiang had a very high reputation among them, and she wanted to ask Miss Jiang's opinion.
"It's a good thing that you have found your biological parents. Why are you so sad?"
Hu Lianxue's eyes were filled with sadness: "Girl, you know that I was once abducted to a bandit camp, and I am no longer innocent. I am really afraid... If the father I have been looking for for many years is really the once-famous Marquis An Ning, will he accept a daughter like me whose identity has been tarnished?"
Jiang Nianwei sighed: "All the suffering you have endured is not your fault. If they really cannot understand your suffering, then they have lost the qualification to be your relatives. Don't belittle yourself because of past experiences. Besides, even if you are not the daughter of An Ning Marquis Mansion, this is your safe haven and you can stay in the cloth shop for the rest of your life."
Hu Lianxue was touched and shed tears silently: "Thank you for your comfort, young lady."
Jiang Nianwei finally realized why she felt that Hu Lianxue had such an extraordinary temperament and was not like an ordinary girl.
There really was such an incident in the previous life, the search for a daughter at the An Ning Marquis' Mansion that shook the capital.
Countless people with ulterior motives tried to impersonate others, just for the slim hope of climbing up the ladder.
After finding the daughter, the An Ning Marquis' Mansion held a grand banquet, but the name in his memory was not Lianxue.
It seems to be called...
The sound of two women talking could be heard outside the house.
"Yuetong, your clothes are really well made."
"I started learning Chinese red music when I was young, and my skills have already reached perfection."
Jiang Nianwei was shocked because the daughter adopted by the An Ning Marquis' Mansion was named Yue Tong, and this Yue Tong was by Hu Lianxue's side. Such a coincidence was bound to make people suspicious.
Hu Lianxue was comforted by her tenderness, and a determined light gradually gathered in her eyes. "In a few days, Yuetong and I will go to the capital to recognize our relatives."
"Yuetong is your good friend?"
Hu Lianxue did not doubt it and told him the truth: "Yes, we were in trouble together in the past, and we got to know each other at that time. This time I am going to the capital, I want to go with her, and I can have more support."
Jiang Nianwei had to hurry on her way now, otherwise she would be willing to accompany Hu Lianxue on this trip to the capital.
Yue Tong's actions and words are somewhat unpredictable. If she stays with Hu Lianxue, there will be many hidden dangers.
In the previous life, it was Yue Tong who murdered Hu Lianxue and took her place as the daughter of the An Ning Marquisate.
Moreover, after the recognition of relatives, Yue Tong and Meng Wanran had a close relationship. After that, An Ning Marquis Mansion also gradually became the power of Meng Wanran's faction.
She didn't know what Meng Wanran's current situation was, but such hidden dangers could not be allowed to exist.
Jiang Nianwei wanted to find a reason to let Hu Lianxue stay and wait for her to come back to the capital to recognize her relatives.
"I have encountered many thieves along the way. The world is not peaceful. Considering the difficulties along the way, I will go to the capital with you to recognize my relatives after I finish the things I have to do."
"But...is this taking too long?"
While the two were still talking, bursts of clear and melodious gong and drum sounds suddenly rang out in the streets.
Chen Wang walked into the cloth shop with a smile on his face, and his voice had already spread into the house.
"That day, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was saved by a woman in Longzhou City. In order to repay her for saving his life, the Crown Prince brought her back to the palace and made her his concubine. It became a legend. Now, news has come from the capital that this woman happens to be the long-lost daughter of Marquis An Ning. Don't you think this is a coincidence? Now this concubine is about to become the real Crown Princess, and our Longzhou City will also benefit from it."
Hu Lianxue and Jiang Nianwei both showed incredible expressions on their faces, "How could this be?"
Crown Princess? An Ning Marquis' Mansion?
These things cannot be connected together in any way, which is really suspicious.
Hu Lianxue looked disappointed, but also seemed relieved, "Miss Jiang, what happened just now has made you waste your precious time for no reason. It turns out that this was all just a misunderstanding.
"But it's good this way. If my biological parents are really noble people, I would feel uneasy. I am enjoying my life in the cloth shop, and I don't want to leave here."
"That's fine, you can just stay here and feel at ease. If you need anything, just tell A Yao and she will definitely help you."
"Miss Jiang, I'll listen to you."
Hu Lianxue left in disappointment.
Yuetong was originally cutting clothes, but she was distracted by the sudden news and accidentally got pricked by a needle on her hand. She was unaware of it and just stared at the cloth in her hand, muttering repeatedly: "This is impossible, it's impossible to find her, she's clearly still here..."
A trace of deep thought gathered between Jiang Nianwei's brows, and she secretly calculated in her heart that there must be something fishy behind this matter, and she must find out who the prince's concubine is.
After much thought, she called out Yuwen Long who was hiding in the shadows: "Yuwen Long, have you ever heard of or known the prince's concubine who is being talked about so much? Is there any clue about her background?"
Yuwen Long found the booklet and said awkwardly, "This is a royal secret. I have limited information. The identity of the concubine is indeed strange. I only know that she is the adopted daughter of Lord Meng and her name is Meng Wanran. I don't know any other information."
Jiang Nianwei was stunned. It was her? After Meng Wanran left, she actually found another opportunity.
What a great skill! She is indeed worthy of being a time-traveling girl. She is blessed with good fortune and is quite capable.
Even without Qin Ziqian, she could still cling to other men of noble status and turn the peasant girl who originally saved the prince into her.
It is even less likely that Meng Wanran is the daughter of the An Ning Marquis Mansion. All this must have been secretly planned by her.
With the identity of the daughter of a marquis, she can become the Crown Princess legitimately and win over the An Ning Marquisate at the same time. It is a strategy that kills two birds with one stone.
But it was impossible for Jiang Nianwei to let her have everything she wanted.
Seeing her unpredictable expression, Yuwen Long thought she was envious and couldn't help but say something nice: "Miss, everyone says that the position of the Crown Princess is noble, but in fact, the feeling is hard to describe. The Crown Prince's temperament is fickle, the East Palace is full of beauties, and the concubines are countless. Even if there is affection, it must be divided into countless parts. How can our king... cough cough young master be so devoted and single-minded, and only like you, young lady."