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"Your Highness, His Highness Prince Jing is unharmed."
The Imperial Noble Consort took a deep breath and said, "Alright, I understand."
After the nanny left, the Imperial Noble Consort got up from the bed, walked slowly to the cabinet, and took out a beautiful little box.
The box was opened, and inside was a bamboo skewer.
A few words were written on the bamboo stick.
'Traveling is fraught with obstacles and dangers; success in work and study is hard to achieve.'
"A child destined to offend the Three Officials will find it difficult to return, even from afar."
At the bottom of the bamboo skewer were written three characters: "The worst possible omen".
The Imperial Noble Consort held the bamboo skewer, her expression turning cold. She suddenly snapped it in two.
She stared at the broken bamboo skewer.
His brows conveyed an overbearing and authoritative air.
This is what she obtained from the White Horse Temple a few days ago.
When she drew this fortune stick, she consulted the abbot for an interpretation.
The abbot told her that what she and Gu Yuan had done was shady and that they were in grave danger. He advised them to turn back before things got worse, otherwise they would face immense hardship.
But she didn't believe it; she absolutely wouldn't allow a single bamboo skewer to trap her.
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As dusk faded, the Jiang family members sat together in the front hall of the Zhenyuan Marquis's residence.
The maids and servants in the mansion were bringing in food from the kitchen.
The Marquis of Zhenyuan sat at the table with a serious expression.
After all, he was heartbroken to have lost a daughter. Even if she wasn't his own, he had raised her for over a decade.
Meanwhile, Madam Jiang, standing beside him, remained calm.
Upon seeing Jiang Zhi arrive, Old Madam Jiang said softly, "Now that everyone is here, let's have our meal."
"It's a rare treat for everyone to have a family reunion dinner."
The words "reunion dinner" gave those present a meaningful look.
After everyone was seated, Old Madam Jiang glanced at Granny Wu.
"Go and call Biluo over. The kitchen made something special today. Have her serve some to Madam as well. We can't let her go hungry."
Granny Wu nodded, "Yes, Madam."
"I'll go and call Biluo over right away."
Jiang Zhi's eyes lit up strangely; her grandmother and Granny Wu's words had a hidden meaning.
Could it be that Grandmother is about to take action now?
When she looked up at the expressionless old lady Jiang, she instantly got goosebumps.
Since Madam Jiang hadn't touched her chopsticks, none of the others dared to either.
Before long, Granny Wu arrived with Biluo, the maidservant beside Madam Liu.
Looking at the delicious food in front of her, Biluo couldn't help but smile and swallow hard.
There is a dish on the table, a famous dish from Xiaguangju Restaurant in Yanjing.
The fish soup was covered with a layer of bright red chili peppers, which made the white fish slices look even more tempting.
This dish was specially prepared by Madam Jiang, who had the household chefs make it according to the recipe from Xiaguangju.
"Biluo," Madam Jiang said calmly, "serve some of this 'Radiant White Soup' for Madam."
“These ingredients are all top-quality; she’s been working very hard lately.”
Biluo's face lit up with joy, and she quickly replied, "Yes, Madam."
Madam Jiang turned her head to look at Jiang Zhi.
"Zhi'er, your Highness is really working hard with his busy schedule of government affairs."
"Take some back with you; it's a token of our appreciation."
Jiang Zhi nodded with a smile.
After Biluo and Granny Wu each put some of the famous dish into the food box, Old Madam Jiang gestured for everyone to start eating.
Jiang Zhi chewed slowly, a half-smile playing on her lips.
After dinner, Granny Wu went straight to Old Madam Jiang's room.
Granny Wu pushed open the door and entered, only to see Old Madam Jiang calmly drinking tea from her cup.
"Madam, after the Second Miss died, her belongings..."
Old Madam Jiang raised her eyes, her gaze revealing a chilling intensity.
"From now on, there will be no Second Miss in the manor. Pack up and throw away all her things."
"Thinking about it this way, Liu is truly a cunning and scheming woman."
"Jiang Luan isn't An'er's child, so could that child from back then...?"
Granny Wu walked lightly to Madam Jiang and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Madam, she ate all of that dish today."
Madam Jiang nodded, "Tomorrow, make a big fuss about this, the more people who know, the better."
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Jiang Zhi already knew about the commotion on Madam Jiang's side.
Tomorrow is the day Liu will die.
It's a pity that Lady Liu died so quietly.
However, she died, and next up were the Imperial Noble Consort and Gu Yuan.
She sat upright in the carriage and sighed softly.
The inner courtyard of the Liang Prince's Mansion.
Gu Liang stood alone under the eaves, listening to the sounds inside the mansion, waiting for her to return.
Lanterns were lit in the courtyard, and the bright light slowly lengthened his shadow, making his outline appear and disappear in the shadows.
Jiang Zhi did not inform him about tonight's banquet at the Marquis's residence, which is most likely part of her scheme.
That night he guessed that what she had done would involve the royal family.
However, royal struggles are a war without limits.
Why is the wind so cold on this night that has just passed the beginning of summer?
Never mind, never mind, let her do it. He'll be there for her.
As soon as Jiang Zhi entered the inner courtyard, she saw Gu Liang standing under the corridor. He stood quietly, just like a loyal dog waiting for her to come home.
"You've finally decided to come back?" Gu Liang's expression softened slightly upon seeing her return.
Jiang Zhi quickened her pace and stepped forward. "What are you doing here?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she handed over the food box in her hand, stood on tiptoe, and presented it to him. "This is something Grandma specially saved for you."
Gu Liang secretly smiled as he looked into her seemingly sincere eyes, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth.
Jiang Zhi noticed that his body was trembling slightly and was a little puzzled. Had he been standing for a long time? But it shouldn't be that he was trembling after standing for a short while. Was the wind very cold tonight?
Because of the significant height difference between the two, Jiang Zhi had some difficulty standing on tiptoe and almost ended up hanging on him.
Gu Liang found it somewhat amusing.
Seeing that he didn't take the food box, Jiang Zhi put it down and continued, "Why didn't you answer me just now? So what are you doing here?"
"Wait for you."
"I'm waiting for you to come back."
He looked down at her, a clear smile playing on his lips.
Jiang Zhi's gaze wandered aimlessly for a moment, and her voice sounded a little awkward, "Oh, oh uh..."
Jiang Zhi stammered, thinking she would be able to take the lead, but unexpectedly, there was a blush and pinkish tinge around her ears.
Gu Liang was finally satisfied.
The midday sun and the dawn, hiding in the distance, quietly peek out.
I never expected their princess to be shy.
There were other people behind them.
"Could this be His Highness's scheme?" Qinghuai asked.
Xinglu rolled her eyes. "Schemes my ass. They're clearly a perfect couple. They're naturally different from someone like you."
Qinghuai tugged at her sleeve. "Which one am I?"
Wu Shi nodded deeply, "Xing Luo is right, the Princess and His Highness are a match made in heaven."
The two looked at each other with sincere eyes.
Anyone who didn't know better would think the two of them were sworn brothers.
"Go in." Although Jiang Zhi tried her best to control herself, her voice was still visibly trembling.
Jiang Zhi discovered it.
Gu Liang can now easily cause her emotions to fluctuate inexplicably. Even though she has killed people in front of him, she is now unable to calm down when facing him.