bad, i'm a fool

Chapter 474 Together

In the early morning of Youzhou, the morning mist is everywhere, covering the land with a hazy veil.

The green mountains in the distance are looming in the mist, like a fairyland. The river is winding, and a few small boats occasionally float on the water. Fishermen cast nets to catch fish in the clear river, forming a harmonious and beautiful pastoral picture.

The architectural style here is simple and elegant, and the houses with white walls and black tiles are particularly beautiful against the backdrop of green mountains and clear waters. Pavilions with flying eaves and upturned corners can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys. On the ancient stone slabs, there is an endless stream of pedestrians, including merchants and wealthy people in gorgeous robes, as well as ordinary people in simple clothes.

Outside the city, the vast fields stretch as far as the eye can see. The farmland is well-organized, the rice fields are green and lush, and the farmers are working hard in the fields. Countless streams flow through the fields, irrigating this fertile land.

In the distant mountains and forests, birds are singing and flowers are blooming, and the fresh air makes people feel relaxed and happy.

This is really a rare and wonderful place.

A good place is naturally prosperous, with shops and restaurants lined up one after another, but if someone has a sharp eye, they will find a problem.

In addition to their doorplates, these shops, restaurants and other buildings also had a small plaque hanging higher up, and there was only one word written on the plaque:

River.

Whether it is a cloth shop selling silk or a store selling porcelain, you can vaguely see the Jiang family's iconic pattern.

This is Youzhou.

Pedestrians on the streets were talking about all kinds of topics related to the Jiang family, from the weddings and funerals of the Jiang family members to the newly opened shops of the Jiang family, all of which revealed that the Jiang family was everywhere in Youzhou.

In the alleys along the street, children would mention the Jiang family when they were playing: "Look, I found a piece of candy from the Jiang family's shop!"

"My father said that his wages this time were given by the Jiang family, and he could buy a lot of delicious food."

Such conversations are also the norm in Youzhou.

Walking on the streets of Youzhou, people feel as if they are in the Jiang family's country. This is no longer just a state in the Simeng Kingdom, but a prosperous world dominated by the Jiang family.

Although the Jiang family has such a deep control over Youzhou, the people do not seem to be dissatisfied.

The policies implemented by the Jiang family were relatively generous, the prices of goods in the shops were fair, the quality was high, and the wages were very reasonable, making the people live a comfortable life. The prosperity and wealth of Youzhou made the people grateful to the Jiang family, and even somewhat dependent on them.

This even includes pharmacies.

Qiu Shui Villa is a nationally renowned pharmacy and medical villa in Simeng, with rich medicinal resources and famous doctors with superb medical skills. However, even such a powerful force cannot gain a foothold in Youzhou.

The Jiang family's control over Youzhou is so strong that it is difficult for the pharmacy in Qiu Shui Villa to take root here and there is almost no market.

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The back mountain of the Jiang family in Youzhou.

The overlapping mountains, verdant pines and cypresses and clear streams interweave into a beautiful landscape painting.

On the mountainside, there is a solemn and dignified ancestral hall with simple architecture and a peaceful atmosphere. The hall is filled with smoke, making you feel like you are in a fairyland.

There is a woman in the middle of the ancestral hall. She is wearing a plain white long skirt with delicate plum blossom patterns embroidered on the hem, making her look noble and elegant.

If you look closely, you can see that she has a pretty face, clear and bright eyes, and a calm and majestic look between her brows.

But if Han Dongwen were asked to come and see, he would be shocked.

This is Jiang Keyin.

After knowing that a princess would be born in Olima, Jiang Keyin also left the palace and returned to Youzhou to worship her ancestors.

Jiang Keyin, without makeup, has a different kind of charm that she has never shown in the palace. She is no longer charming, no longer full of temptation and danger, but has an inexplicable aura of calm and indifference.

Jiang Keyin devoutly lit incense in front of the ancestral hall, clasped her hands together, and prayed in a low voice. The incense in the ancestral hall curled up and filled the air, bringing a peaceful atmosphere. The maids stood respectfully by the side, not daring to make any sound, quietly waiting for Jiang Keyin to complete the ancestral worship ceremony.

Outside the ancestral hall, there stood a familiar fat figure, wearing the uniform of the National Law Department and a token around his waist that symbolized his identity - it was Duan Qingzhu, the captain of the Kun Department of the National Law Department.

"mother."

Jiang Keyin whispered to herself, she took out three incense sticks, lit them, slowly inserted them into the incense burner, clasped her hands together, closed her eyes and prayed silently.

Her expression was focused and pious, as if she was telling her mother her wishes and determination.

"This morning my daughter learned that Han Dongwen has ascended the throne in Haizhou, so she came to find you."

As Jiang Keyin spoke, she took out an ancient lottery ticket box which contained many lottery tickets.

  Amid the smoke of cigarettes, she slowly shook the stick tube and continued:

"As you said, if the three divisions were in charge of surrendered goods, he would not be able to ascend the throne smoothly. However, the Chongyang crown appeared in Haizhou, not Siyang. This must be a problem with the Tantai family of the National Military Division."

She sighed and thought to herself that it was probably related to the opera troupe of Tan Taiming that caused a sensation in Siyang a few years ago.

"Mother, as you said, there is no need to deliberately avoid the king when it comes to the throne and the surrender of gifts. Now that Han Dongwen has ascended the throne, perhaps this is indeed God's will."

Jiang Keyin paused and then went on to talk about what she knew about Haizhou.

What she said was very detailed, so detailed that it didn't sound like the soliloquy of a worshiper. It was more like her mother was still alive and she was reporting to her mother.

"...Now that Simeng is about to go to war with Blood Harbor, I'm afraid there is no need or possibility for peace talks. My sister and I..."

Jiang Keyin took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, and then continued: "My sister and I want to know what the National Law Department should do."

"If I tell you everything about the surrendered goods now, I'm worried that Han Dongwen will use it to trade with Bangguo."

West Asia had a Grand Duke Tilda, and Olimar sent a princess.

Jiang Keyin has never been stupid. She knows that the secret of the descending objects is not only the wealth of the Jiang family, but also the wealth of Simeng.

But she didn't know whether Han Dongwen was stupid or not.

Sometimes, she even hoped that she could completely trust Han Dongwen, and be like an ordinary couple, closing the door and saying to him, "Boss, I'm going to tell you a secret, but you must remember not to tell anyone else."

That's easy.

But no matter how their relationship changes, it will never be like this.

Can he manage Simeng well?

Can he take good care of the Jiang family while taking good care of Simeng?

The first problem is that there is no confidence, and the second problem is that there is no reason.

When her mother was alive, she advocated not to prevent the Han family from coming into contact with the surrendered objects. Now that Han Dongwen has ascended the throne, Jiang Keyin hopes in her heart that this is a confirmation of destiny so that she can rest assured.

But she has never been the kind of person who believes in heaven.

"The war is coming. My sister has received the order to deploy troops to Haizhou. If I can tell him, I think we will have a good chance of winning the battle against Blood Harbor. But if..."

As she spoke, she fell silent. Some things don't need to be explained too clearly.

The hands that were shaking the stick tube stopped and a stick fell to the ground.