Lady Wan Guan

Chapter 82
After school ended, Chen Pingzhang pulled Shangguan Zhaoyang and insisted on treating him to dinner.

Shangguan Zhaoyang said embarrassedly: "Brother Pingzhang, I have something to do today, why don't I invite you tomorrow?"

"Then tomorrow, I'll be the one to invite you tomorrow."

"I am the landowner, so it is my duty to invite you."

The two were arguing over who should treat them.

I just heard someone shouting: "Shangguan Xiaolangjun..."

Shangguan Zhaoyang looked around and saw a man dressed as a servant standing next to a carriage and saluting him.

This person looks unfamiliar, who is he?
Chen Pingzhang recognized Zhu Sheng at a glance: "You... you are not..."

Aren't you a servant of the Song family?

He had seen this person at the Song Mansion's birthday party.

Zhu Sheng was stunned for a moment. Chen Langjun's back was turned to him just now, so he didn't recognize it.

"Little Zhu Sheng, I have met Chen Langjun."

Shangguan Zhaoyang was surprised: "Brother Pingzhang, do you know each other?"

But he still doesn’t know who Zhu Sheng is!
Zhu Sheng said: "Shangguan Langjun, my master asked the younger one to pick you up."

"Who is your master?"

"Is your master Mrs. Jiang?"

Shangguan Zhaoyang and Chen Pingzhang asked questions at the same time.

Zhu Sheng bowed his hands to Chen Pingzhang: "Exactly."

Chen Pingzhang suddenly realized that it seemed that Zhu Sheng belonged to Lady Jiang when she was in the Song Mansion. Lady Jiang planned to come to the capital after her reconciliation with Song Yu, so she asked Zhu Sheng to come first.

It's really hard to find a place to break through the iron shoes, and it takes no effort to get it.

As soon as they said goodbye at the inn, he felt regretful in his heart. He left without saying goodbye to Madam Jiang. It seemed that he was guilty, cowardly and unbecoming of a gentleman.

He was so confused at the time that he didn't understand many things.

Later he understood that he just gave up without even fighting for it. How could he deserve to be talked about as "like" like this?
Therefore, he has been quietly inquiring about Lady Jiang, but found nothing.

I didn’t expect to meet Zhu Sheng today.

Shangguan Zhaoyang was curious: "How does Brother Pingzhang recognize Madam Jiang?"

Chen Pingzhang said vaguely: "Ms. Jiang was in Jiangcheng before, so I recognize her."

Zhaoyang Xiandi didn't even know Zhu Sheng, which meant that he wasn't very familiar with Lady Jiang. Lady Jiang would naturally talk about Lady Jiang's affairs in Jiangcheng if she wanted to, so it would be a mistake for him to talk too much.

However, he was also curious. Mrs. Jiang should have arrived in the capital not long ago, so how could she know Brother Zhaoyang?
"Brother, go quickly, don't keep us waiting."

In fact, Chen Pingzhang really wanted to go with her, but Mrs. Jiang invited Brother Zhaoyang, and it would be presumptuous for him to go with her.

He turned to Zhu Sheng and said, "Tell your wife and I will visit you another day."

Jiang family.

Jiang Wanning was looking at the account books and calculating the accounts. She had purchased four shops, the preliminary repairs, the distribution of goods, hiring workers... In addition to giving gifts to the officials in the government office in the capital, obtaining a brewing license, etc., it cost almost 9. Two silver coins.

The house promised to Aunt Wei costs at least three thousand.

This money is really worth it.

"Madam, madam, Zhu Sheng has brought the young man back."

Jiang Wanning was delighted and hurriedly put down her account book and went out to greet him.

"Young Master." Jiang Wanning smiled and bowed in blessing.

Shangguan Zhaoyang hurriedly returned the courtesy: "Ms. Jiang, I'm sorry for disturbing you."

"It's a great honor, Mr. Young Master, please come in."

Shangguan Zhaoyang secretly looked at Jiang Wanning and finally saw her true appearance.

He always thought that his sister's appearance was the most outstanding, but he never expected that Mrs. Jiang was so beautiful, with willow-leaf eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, a small nose and a small mouth, delicate and picturesque, and her pale skin accentuated her delicate and gentle temperament. .Compared with my sister, she is no less generous.

It's just that she looks kind and gentle, making it easy for people to get close to her. My sister is like a rose with thorns, bright and beautiful, but not everyone can get close to her.

Zhu Sheng told Jiang Wanning about meeting Chen Langjun.

Jiang Wan Ning nodded slightly, indicating that she understood.

There was a fire pot in the room, which was very warm, and incense sticks were lit on the table, which smelled of the fragrance of jasmine.

Shangguan Zhaoyang asked: "Mrs. Jiang also likes jasmine?"

Jiang Wan Ning said with a smile: "The room is a little stuffy. The jasmine is fresh and can relieve it a little bit."

"My husband likes jasmine the most, but I haven't smelled this fragrance for a long time." An He said.

Jiang Wanning was surprised: "Since you like it, why don't you order it?"

"I don't have any money. My husband sold all his property and used it as a pension for the fallen soldiers."

Jiang Wanning looked at Zhaoyang distressedly.

Zhaoyang has grown much taller, almost catching up with the three brothers, but the robe he wears obviously does not fit him and is too long.

She unexpectedly discovered that these clothes were worn by her elder brother.

Her Zhaoyang was worthy of being a son of the Shangguan family. He was only 14 years old at that time, but he could make such a decision and would rather sell the land than treat the soldiers badly.

"You're the only one who talks too much." Shangguan Zhaoyang scolded.

Why are you telling Mrs. Jiang this? It makes him look so pitiful.

Is he pitiful?Of course he is pitiful, but his pity comes from the fact that he has lost his loved ones forever, not because of the poverty of his life.

Besides, he was not familiar with Mrs. Jiang yet, so it was embarrassing to say this.

Jiang Wanning solemnly gave Zhaoyang Fu a gift: "The young man's righteousness is admirable."

This ceremony is to express gratitude for those soldiers who died in battle, and to express relief for the father and brother under Jiuquanxia.

Shangguan Zhaoyang said awkwardly: "Mrs. Jiang, please stop doing this, you are going to hurt me."

Jiang Wanning said: "Young Master is so grateful for this gift. I heard about the Battle of Gubei when I was in Jiangcheng, and I have great admiration for General Shangguan and your brothers."

"Be loyal to the country and wrap your body in horse leather. This is what father and brother wish."

Jiang Wan Ning nodded and motioned for Qing Xing to serve tea.

"I heard that the defeat in the Battle of Gubei was because Muzhou's reinforcements did not arrive in time. Is this true or false?"

Since her rebirth, this question has been weighing on her mind. She has nowhere to ask. She doesn't dare to ask Ji Yunchen, let alone Gu Zhouting. She originally wanted to get more acquainted with Zhaoyang and look for opportunities to ask Zhaoyang again. Since today's topic Jiang Wanning asked about this topic.

Shangguan Zhaoyang showed a hateful expression: "Indeed, this matter is quite strange. When Muzhou received the urgent call for help from Gubei, Gubei had been besieged for more than half a month. Muzhou was guarding General Lu and Deputy General Ji, oh , Vice Admiral Ji, you should know him, he is the little prince of Princess Changping Mansion."

Jiang Wan Ning nodded.

"General Lu and Vice General Ji immediately sent out their troops to support them. When they quickly reached the Jianshui River, spies came to report that enemy troops were sighted ahead. The young prince was afraid that fighting with the enemy troops would delay rescue, so he suggested taking the Qinshan Road instead."

Jiang Wanning thought to herself: With the enemy blocking the road ahead, it is indeed faster and safer to take the Qinshan Road.

"Unexpectedly, accidents occurred frequently in Qinshan. First, the suspension bridge broke inexplicably, and then a huge boulder rolled down and blocked the way. Therefore, by the time General Lu and the young prince arrived at Gubei, everything was too late, and the young prince only had time to rush out. The remains of my sister and my father and brother are still missing.”

Shangguan Zhaoyang couldn't help but get red-eyed when he talked about this past incident.

Jiang Wan Ning was stunned, so that was it.

How can there be so many coincidences in this world?It seems that someone does not want General Lu and Ji Yunchen to successfully support Gubei.

"What happened next? Did the court investigate? Was it an accident or a man-made accident?"

"After investigating, the conclusion was given that the Qinshan Road defenders were negligent in their duties. The emperor was furious and killed all the more than 100 Qinshan Road defenders."

Jiang Wanning took a deep breath and suppressed the anger in her heart. She shouldn't have killed him. If he killed everyone, wouldn't it mean that he was dead without evidence?

"Does the young prince also believe this conclusion?"

(End of this chapter)