Chapter 208: Zhuang Miao's Visit

If there's any movement at the Wang Fu, you must keep watch here. The Princess Consort's disposition is simple; she dislikes all this winding about." He cautioned carefully, and once he leaves for Ning Jing, he won't know when he'll return.

Yes, I will constantly monitor the Wang Fu's movements.

Steward Yun immediately accepted the order.

In three days, give this letter to the Princess Consort.

He took out a letter from his bosom, originally intending to say goodbye in person, but this time the mountains are high and the waters long; when they will meet again is unknown.

But seeing the Young Princess Consort's resistance in her eyes, and that faint coldness, he lacked the confidence to deliver the letter.

Yes.

After giving all instructions, he rode away, holding the secret order from His Majesty, a black cloth covering his face, gazing at the high watchtower, thinking of the people inside; his eyes flickered, then he turned his horse and galloped off.

She has two children she cares about, and he must guard the peace she desires.

Princess Consort, the Grand Madam of the Kang Clan has arrived.

Yesterday the Kang Clan had already sent a visiting card, explicitly stating the time of their visit.

Please come in quickly." Jiang Yun Chu set down the book in her hands, then walked toward the side hall, which was her reception hall.

I pay my respects...

No need.

Jiang Yun Chu rose, smiling as she helped Zhuang Miao up, saying, "Aunt, you've come today—is there something? Is your maternal grandmother still well?"

Before, her maternal grandfather said her grandmother's health had greatly improved, and she often went to the Kang Fu to keep her company.

Your maternal grandmother's health is much better now; she can go out for a walk every day, and her spirits keep improving.

Among family, I also won't beat around the bush.

Zhuang Miao smiled warmly, "The Jiangnan Zhuang Jia sent someone to bring a message, wanting to ask you: would Lustrous Jade Soap like to leave Ning Jing?"

Jiang Yun Chu raised her eyebrows slightly, not expecting this to be the matter.

If you don't have that intention, it's fine; I'll just decline.

If you do have that intention, you might consider the Zhuang Clan—not to mention it's my natal family, I can intervene a bit, and the Zhuang Clan's character is still trustworthy.

Zhuang Miao had no intention of pressing the matter; Lustrous Jade Soap had already become a brand in Shengjing—now which manor doesn't use it to wash hands and face?

She had sent three sets to Jiangnan earlier; at that time the Zhuang Clan had sent her a message, but she had refused it, and back then Yun chu had not yet decided.

This time she came to inquire because the Zhuang Clan sent word—already some Jiangnan families have entered the capital, preparing to talk with the Regent Prince's Manor.

Aunt, we're family; there's no need to be so cautious." Jiang Yun Chu lifted her tea and took a gentle sip.

The elder aunt and the younger aunt are completely different temperaments; she prefers dealing with the straightforward younger aunt.

In Jiangnan I plan to buy several manors and large tracts of farmland.

Buy land?" Zhuang Miao didn't quite understand; the distance between Jiangnan and Jingdu is such that even with a whipped horse it takes ten days, and the Regent Prince's Manor's foundation is in Ning Jing—this is beyond reach.

I need to buy land to build a flower garden; Lustrous Jade Soap is just the beginning, and many more soaps and various fragrances and floral waters will appear.

Moreover...

Jiang Yun Chu's fingers lightly tapped the tabletop; she was smiling, the corners of her mouth turned up, but the warmth in her eyes was faint.

I need to leave Ning Jing in order to see clearly the demons and monsters within Ning Jing.

When she came over, it was to this Ning Jing; almost a year has passed, and in her heart nothing compares to those children.

Now they have each stood on their own; they no longer need her care or supervision, they can independently complete their studies and also fulfill their tasks.

She can have more time to go out and have a look.

She wants to see where the Regent Prince's Manor is situated, and also lay some groundwork for her future path.

Have you discussed this with your maternal grandfather?" Zhuang Miao pondered, then asked.

Ning Jing has the Kang Clan, the Regent Prince's Manor, and the Jiang Fu looking after it; some people always have to show some consideration.

But going out...

She looked at Jiang Yun Chu with some worry, truly worried for her.

Not yet; these children still need some tempering, I have half a year left in Jingdu, but the land and manors in Jiangnan need to be purchased in advance.

Elder aunt, I may need to trouble the Zhuang Clan.

The people sent to Jiangnan have returned these past days; they have gained some understanding of Jiangnan's power, especially the Zhuang Clan, after inquiring from various sides they now have a clear idea.

Especially their character and business acumen have been investigated somewhat.

Isn't it just buying land? What are your demands? I'll have people arrange it." Zhuang Miao agreed with a smile, then said somewhat reproachfully, "Yun chu, you are the Princess Consort of the Regent Prince's Manor, but also a daughter of the Kang Clan."

If there's anything in Jiangnan, just tell the elder aunt.

Jiang Yun Chu could feel that when the elder aunt spoke these words, it came from the heart, not mere polite talk.

Good.

Lustrous Jade Soap's production can't be increased for now—not to mention Jiangnan, even Ning Jingdu sometimes falls short." Jiang Yun Chu gave a bitter smile; Ning Jing is a place of wealth and nobility, yet it is nothing less than a great cage.

Everything here seems to be firmly gripped by a black hand.

The Ning Emperor needs cooperation, Ning Chengyan needs to feign death, while she must strive anxiously, carefully seeking survival.

In the workshop they dare not place newcomers or untrustworthy people; if they do now, who knows whether they are spies from somewhere?

So that's how it is." Upon hearing this, Zhuang Miao's brows also furrowed; this is indeed a difficult matter.

Are you preparing to move your foundation to Jiangnan?

She thought of Yun chu's plan to buy land, and only then realized that Yun chu was preparing……

Yes, a covert transfer—since someone is pressing down on the Regent Prince's Manor, we should change locales and start anew." As she spoke these words, her eyes were sharp, her face bearing an air of indisputable resolve and questioning.

Seeing her now is like seeing the second brother's wife; she resembles a general on the battlefield, like someone commanding tens of thousands of troops.

Yun chu, if there's anything you need my help with, just say it." Zhuang Miao looked at Yun chu and gave her assurance.

Jiang Yun Chu smiled, then nodded.

In her previous life, she was alone, she struggled alone, she fought alone.

The reason she loves the barracks so much is because only there does she have a group of brothers accompanying her.

But here, she felt the warmth of home, whether it was her maternal grandfather or maternal grandmother, her second aunt and eldest aunt, all made her feel that she had never been alone.

The Kang Clan is her backing; from the time they sent Kang Wen and Kang Wu, they had already shown their attitude.

"You child, always saying 'good good good', 'yes yes yes', remember that."

"But she says nothing, she bears everything herself in silence."

"Zhuang Miao's gaze at Jiang Yun Chu was full of heartache."