manynovel Chapter 81 Buying Clothes
Chapter 81 Buying Clothes
"Your Highness! The people we sent to Qinghe Village were injured and have returned to report."
Zhou Hai hurried into the main courtyard, and when he saw the second prince resting with his eyes closed on a recliner, he reported quietly.
The second prince opened his eyes, "Who hurt you? And why?"
"Xuan Yi was following Jiang Youzhen when she was sent. Who would have thought that there was someone watching her from behind? When the two of them ran into each other, that person took the initiative and launched a sneak attack. Xuan Yi was stabbed in the chest and nearly died on the spot."
Zhou Hai was a little angry. Xuan Yi was the most capable one among the Xuan generation, and he almost died in such a small matter. It was really unfair.
However, the Second Prince just hummed lightly, "Xuan Yi lost his guard. There is nothing to say about his inferior skills. You don't need to guess who the attacker was. It was none other than Tong Huaian."
"Why does Tong Huaian want to monitor Jiang Youzhen?" Zhou Hai was very curious.
He just didn't understand. Jiang Youzhen was just a farm boy. What made the two of them take him so seriously?
"Of course he came for me. We have made a big fuss about finding a gardener. How could he not know about it? Jiang Youzhen is from Qinghe Village. He is very suspicious and cautious, so he will naturally keep an eye on him."
Zhou Hai was about to say something but stopped himself. Why did he feel that His Highness knew Tong Huaian so well?
But Tong Huaian is a bachelor now, even if he goes to high school in the future, that is a matter for the future.
He began to have a headache again. Why did His Highness think these two people were so important? He couldn't figure it out!
"Your Highness! Should we send someone with strong martial arts skills to investigate again? This Tong Huaian actually dared to hurt our people. He did it knowingly and did not take you seriously!"
If you can't figure it out, just forget about it, but Zhou Hai is extremely dissatisfied that someone doesn't take His Highness seriously.
"No need! It's not important anymore. As for Xuanyi, after he recovers from his injury, let him go to Nishang to train for two more years!"
Since Tong Huaian is also monitoring Jiang Youzhen, it means that the two are not in the same group, at least not at the moment.
In this way, it is unlikely that Jiang Youzhen will be reborn.
This is what the Second Prince is most worried about. If this is ruled out, he will not be afraid even if Jiang Youzhen and Tong Huaian get involved again.
However, this means that things in this life will not develop in the same way as in the previous life, which means there are more uncertainties.
"Yes!"
Zhou Hai sighed. It seemed that Xuan Yi would not be reused by His Highness in the next two years.
Because His Highness had warned him before that Tong Huaian was very shrewd and must be guarded against, Xuanyi had underestimated the enemy.
Jiang Youzhen was feeling drowsy in the carriage as he listened to Tong Huaian talking about the magistrate's background.
"Lord Lin is a branch of the Lin family, a new noble family in the capital. He is not yet out of the fifth mourning period, and he has been in office for more than two years. When his three-year term is up, if he is evaluated as excellent, he will probably have to return to the capital to report on his work."
Jiang Youzhen stared blankly. Returning to Beijing to report on his work? Oh! Should he be returning to Beijing to report on his work to his superiors?
"You can only return to Beijing to report on your work if you have been appointed, dismissed, promoted or transferred in Beijing. If you are still in office, there is no need to return to Beijing."
Seeing Jiang Youzhen's confused look, Tong Huaian patiently explained.
Jiang Youzhen originally wanted to say that he didn’t need to know this, but there was no harm in knowing more.
Moreover, Tong Huaian brought himself here with the intention of letting the county magistrate take care of him. This young man is quite good, Jiang Youzhen nodded.
I really can't imagine that this person is the one who killed the original owner in the book, and the original owner didn't have a good death either. How badly did he offend him?
If you don't commit suicide, you won't die! Jiang Youzhen just plans to stay alive and develop slowly!
"Oh! What is the background of the new noble Lin family?" Anyway, I was bored and just listened to a book.
"Speaking of the upstart Lin family, we have to talk about the situation in the court. Let me give you a brief introduction."
Jiang Youzhen couldn't help but be fascinated by Tong Huaian's gentle and pleasant voice.
The capital's aristocratic families are intertwined and the Lin family has been scholars for four generations, but before that they were just a farming and reading family.
It was not until Lin Jiuan’s great-grandfather passed the imperial examination that the family became prosperous.
The head of the Lin family in the capital is called Lin Chaozong, Lin Jiuan’s cousin. Five years ago, he was a fourth-rank official, but now he is a third-rank official.
"But in this sense, the Lin family is considered a noble family. Why are they called the new nobles? It's because the eldest daughter of Lord Lin Chaozong entered the palace as a concubine and was quite loved by the emperor, so he bestowed the title of Concubine Chen."
It turns out that he is the emperor's father-in-law, relying on nepotism! Jiang Youzhen suddenly realized!
Oh! But the concubine is a concubine, not a real father-in-law. Only the father of the queen is a real father-in-law.
"It's a pity that Concubine Chen has been in the palace for many years and has no children. When you go to the Lin Mansion, you must be careful with your words. Don't mention this matter, and don't mention the affairs of the court. Just stay by my side."
Jiang Youzhen nodded quickly. Isn't it just to make me talk less? I understand! So this is the purpose of all this talk.
Scholars tend to beat around the bush a lot, so just say it clearly.
Huh? She suddenly thought of something. If the Fourth Prince was really in Lord Lin's house, then Lord Lin had taken refuge with the Fourth Prince?
Did the Lin family in Beijing know about this? They should know, right? After all, without the permission of the family, Lin Jiuan would not dare to do this.
So, did Tong Huaian reveal some of his cards in front of her?
Ouch! This old fox, is he trying to drag me down with him?
Suddenly I felt a chill on my neck. Knowing too much is not a good thing! I'd better stop asking.
Seeing Jiang Youzhen looking thoughtful, Tong Huaian couldn't help but smile.
A smile flashed in his eyes. That was what he wanted to do. He wanted to slowly arouse Jiang Youzhen's interest and make her want to explore the affairs of the court. Then it would be a natural process for her to take the imperial examination and enter an official position in the future.
When the carriage arrived at the county town, it was already a quarter after noon.
"Stop at Jinxiu Pavilion." Tong Huaian ordered.
Aren't you going directly to Lord Lin's residence? Jiang Youzhen is still waiting to sign in! He had to rush home after dinner, and only said a word to Si Ya before coming.
"Since we are going to Lord Lin's house, we can't dress too poorly. Let's go buy some clothes!"
Tong Huaian said as he pulled Jiang Youzhen out of the car. As soon as they walked into the shop, the shopkeeper came to greet them.
"Mr. Tong, how come you have time to come here today? Please send someone to inform him and he will definitely send him to your house." The shopkeeper's eyes lit up when he saw Tong Huaian, and he walked up to him and said flatteringly.
"Bring him two sets of clothes and shoes."
Only then did Jiang Youzhen realize that Jinxiu Pavilion was a ready-made clothing shop. Looking at the ready-made clothes hanging in the shop, Jiang Youzhen was dazzled.
It is really beautiful, and it is all made of silk and satin, but she can't wear it now!
I didn't know what people would say if I wore that silk dress back to the village.
"Respect the clothes first and then the person! Ask the shopkeeper to bring you two pieces to try." After saying this, Tong Huaian went to the side to wait.