The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 5: What part of me have you not seen?
"impossible."

Shen Yunqi's face was dejected. "Meng Tingzhou has always been at odds with the Ministry of War. Her father was convicted because he offended the governor. I believe Meng Tingzhou also hates everyone in the Jiang family. How could she be related to him?"

Shen Yunxiang was concerned about his fingers and said angrily, "Brother, she is a woman at the end of her rope. What can't she do for her own glory and wealth?"

"We should go back quickly and find a doctor to check on your hand injury."

Shen Yunqi looked at the carriage going away and laughed slyly: "In order to avoid marriage with the Governor's Mansion, Jiang Xingyuan went to the Duke's Mansion overnight to propose marriage. If he knew that Jiang Shiwan is now related to Meng Tingzhou, he would definitely die with regret!"

"Hahaha……"

The carriage stopped at the gate of the Governor's Mansion.

Meng Tingzhou was drinking with his aides in the banquet hall when he suddenly looked up and caught a glimpse of a figure wearing a veiled hat walking slowly along the corridor.

Following his gaze, everyone present also looked sideways.

Although only the hem of the skirt was seen, everyone was shocked.

Deputy Envoy Xu rubbed his eyes, stretched out his hand to grab the person beside him and asked: "Is that... is that a woman?"

"Don't ask me. I'd be surprised too."

These staff members have followed Meng Tingzhou for many years, but this is the first time they have seen a woman with the governor.

Although I didn't even see his face.

Pei Qing whispered in Meng Tingzhou's ear what happened in the street market.

"Follow Shen Yunqi closely and follow the clues from him."

Meng Tingzhou clenched the cup in his hand. He wanted to see what exactly made Jiang Xingyuan choose to settle for his daughter's marriage instead of the Governor's Office! He would rather bear the eternal crime of refusing to send troops just to see him die!

I believe that Jiang Shiwan’s appearance on the street today will soon spread to the government and the public. He just wants to see who will be unable to hold back.

Jiang Shiwan ate something casually in the backyard and then began to sort out the silver he had looted from Yu Feng today.

After counting, there were dozens of taels of silver.

It is worthy of being the Governor's Office, and they are really generous.

After the banquet, Meng Tingzhou was almost supported by someone when he came in. He always had excellent self-control and would only drink more when he was in his own house.

Seeing Jiang Shiwan reading a storybook, he moved closer and asked, "What are you looking at so intently?"

Jiang Shiwan closed the storybook and said, "It's just some travel notes. It's getting late. Do you want to stay here tonight?"

He hooked her cheek and said, "I can, would you like to stay overnight?"

She turned her face away: "I can go back to Wanyuan by myself."

As if sensing her coldness, Meng Tingzhou knew he couldn't hide it from her: "But I was angry because of what happened in the street market today."

Jiang Shiwan turned his face away: "I dare not. The governor must have a reason for doing this."

Meng Tingzhou stroked her delicate face and said, "Don't worry about those trivial things. You will know after some time."

Jiang Shiwan had a cold smile on his face. Those words that hurt his heart became trivial matters to him.

It turns out that he is the high and mighty Left Commander who has never experienced the suffering of others!

Forget it, I have already endured it for all this time, it doesn’t matter if I endure it for a little while longer, I will be away from such treacherous and evil people soon.

Seeing that she was determined to leave, Meng Tingzhou did not force her. He took off his coat and revealed his broad, thick, and well-defined back: "Then, be careful on the road."

It was a windy night, and Jiang Shiwan tightened the collar of his cloak.

Pei Qing and Yu Feng came in from the door with a stern look on their faces: "Miss Jiang, it seems that someone outside wants to spy on the Governor's Mansion's every move. I'm afraid it's not safe to go back tonight."

"Someone from the Duke's Mansion?" "I haven't checked it out yet, but I think it's correct."

Jiang Shiwan thought for a while, raised his foot and was about to go back, but stopped after taking just one step.

No, she is the descendant of a criminal, and she cannot reveal her identity now, as this will bring her unnecessary trouble and worries when she leaves in the future.

Meng Tingzhou immersed himself in the bathtub, closing his eyes and enjoying it.

Hearing the voice behind the screen, he didn't open his eyes: "Why don't you leave?"

"Does the governor know that there are people outside?"

"You may not believe what I say, but you can try it."

As he spoke, he walked out of the bathtub, with water drops running down his dark and muscular chest.

Seeing him approaching step by step, Jiang Shiwan couldn't bear to look at him and closed his eyes: "Commander, please respect yourself."

Meng Tingzhou grabbed her waist and let her bump into his chest, and whispered in her ear, "What part of my body have you not seen?"

"I heard that some people said that no one dared to offend the Duke's Mansion easily. He thought that the Duke's Mansion was nothing but an empty shell."

He used his free hand to smooth her hair. "It's getting late. Get settled early. Don't waste the medicine you drank."

I called for water twice before it was finally settled.

Jiang Shiwan felt like his whole body was falling apart and he had no strength at all, but he still had the patience to wipe himself.

I was in a daze and didn't have the strength to speak.

The next morning, Meng Tingzhou got up and dressed. Yun Shang saw the scratch marks on his chest and blushed: "Do you want to apply medicine for the governor?"

Meng Tingzhou looked down as if nothing had happened. He was so fierce last night that she cried under him, and he even assaulted her later.

So crazy!
"It's okay." Meng Tingzhou raised his lips slightly, "Let her have a good rest."

The Turks attacked again, and the emperor urgently summoned Meng Tingzhou to the palace to meet him. While waiting outside the Jiade Hall, he saw palace servants escorting a gorgeous concubine out of the inner hall.

Meng Tingzhou bowed his head and nodded: "Greetings, Her Majesty the Imperial Concubine."

When the sleeves passed by, Lin Nianyi, who was called the Imperial Concubine, stopped and looked ahead: "I heard that the governor has a beautiful woman by his side, it's really a cause for celebration."

As he said this, his fingertips dug into her palm, almost causing it to bleed.

"Your Highness, you are joking. I have not yet congratulated you on the birth of your son."

Lin Nianyi leaned slightly to the side, her eyes resting on his face, feeling a slight pain in her heart: "I heard it was Jiang Shiwan?"

Meng Tingzhou frowned. He had thought that she might be involved, but he didn't expect that she would be the first one who couldn't hold back.

At this time, the chief eunuch bowed and came out: "The emperor wants to see the governor."

Lin Nianyi's expression became uglier and uglier.

God knows I was going crazy when I heard the news about Jiang Shiwan yesterday.

I had worked so hard to ruin their marriage and bring down the Jiang family, but they ended up being together without me noticing!

She knew too well how important Jiang Shiwan was to Meng Tingzhou. In order to get her, he would definitely do anything! Then all her efforts over the years would be in vain!
As if thinking of something, Meng Tingzhou turned around and stared at Lin Nianyi's belly: "Your Majesty has finally gotten pregnant with a prince. You must take care of yourself. I think he will be blessed with great fortune in the future."

Although he was smiling, his eyes were fierce.

Lin Nianyi took a step back, looking panicked.

(End of this chapter)