The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 53 The most dangerous place is the safest place

From Madam Ru to the Governor's wife, Jiang Shiwan did not go through the marriage process because of her awkward identity.

Liu Huining's few words easily exposed Jiang Shiwan's embarrassing situation.

Jiang Shiwan pinched his sleeves, and a layer of cool frost covered his face.

"I originally thought that Miss Liu was a carefree person who didn't care about these procedures." She paused, "I didn't expect that she was also worldly."

When Liu Huining saw her mocking him, he turned his head away.

Mrs. Liu sighed secretly at her daughter's change of usual calm and relaxed temperament, and her words and actions were full of sarcasm.

She took the initiative to smile and said to Jiang Shiwan: "Madam, please be careful with your steps."

He inadvertently warned Liu Huining with his eyes.

After arriving at the main hall, the two sides drank tea for a while, and Jiang Shiwan asked someone to bring the list of betrothal gifts to Mrs. Liu for review.

"Although she is a co-wife, the marriage was granted by His Majesty and Lord Liu is also an official appointed by the court. My husband has repeatedly asked me not to let Miss Liu suffer any grievances."

Madam Liu glanced at the gift list and said, "The governor is very thoughtful."

"If Madam Liu feels it is a good idea, the betrothal gifts from the Governor's Mansion will arrive on a chosen day." Jiang Shiwan stroked the wall of the cup, "In fact, my husband asked me to arrange Miss Liu's marriage for another reason..."

She saw that Liu Huining's cold eyes were slightly fluctuating, and she chuckled in her heart.

"The Governor's Mansion doesn't have a teaching nanny like other mansions. I went in there before and it took me a long time to figure it out by myself."

"In arranging the wedding, I will have to have more contact with Miss Liu, and I can also tell her some matters concerning the governor, so that the two of us can serve the governor better in the future."

Jiang Shiwan said in a loud voice: "The governor is indeed attentive to Miss Liu."

Madam Liu glanced at her daughter and nodded slightly: "Huining is the legitimate daughter of our Liu family. Her father and I naturally hope that she can find a husband of her dreams. When she enters the Governor's Mansion in the future, I hope that Madam and Huining can treat each other as sisters and serve the Governor wholeheartedly."

Liu Huining's expression relaxed a little: "When I enter the Governor's Office in the future, I will call you sister. I hope you will give me some advice."

"Of course." Jiang Shiwan looked around, "One more thing..."

"In order to make you accustomed to living here in the future, my husband has specially ordered that everything in the Governor's Mansion be arranged according to Miss Liu's boudoir."

She looked at Liu Huining earnestly and said, "I have brought a craftsman with me. Is it convenient for us to go and investigate now?"

"This..." Mrs. Liu looked at Liu Huining with some embarrassment.

Liu Huining didn't know what Jiang Shiwan meant by this, but her words not only expressed Meng Tingzhou's good intentions, but also left her with no way to refute.

What does this woman want to do?
After thinking for a moment, Liu Huining looked up at Jiang Shiwan and said, "Since the governor is interested, you can let the maid take you to investigate now."

Jiang Shiwan instructed Yun Shang: "Have someone invite those craftsmen in. Remember to be careful and not to cause any disturbance."

I thought she would go with him, but unexpectedly Jiang Shiwan sat there calmly drinking tea and told Mrs. Liu some irrelevant things she had heard.

After the craftsmen finished their inspection, Jiang Shiwan stood up and said goodbye.

When she returned to the mansion, she stopped smiling and asked, "Did you gain anything?"

The two brothers Yuanyang and Yuanming took off the craftsman's clothes, revealing two faces, one long and one round: "Madam, our subordinates have checked carefully and there is nothing unusual."

Yuan Yang said: "Liu Huining has always been cautious. If there really is such a memorial, she should have hidden it well."

Jiang Shiwan pondered: "If not with her, where else could it be?"

Meng Tingzhou strode in: "What's wrong? Did you gain anything from this trip?" Yuanyang bowed and recounted the fruitless investigation at Liu's mansion.

Seeing Jiang Shiwan frowning, Meng Tingzhou analyzed for her: "Liu Huining is very thoughtful. What you want must be something she cares about. If it's not in her boudoir, where else could it be?"

Jiang Shiwan frowned and suddenly an idea came to his mind: "You mean the most dangerous place is the safest place?"

"perhaps."

"Then can you take me to the Dali Temple?"

Meng Tingzhou looked at her meaningfully: "Am I now the one who does things for you?"

Jiang Shiwan glanced at him and said, "We each take what we need."

Meng Tingzhou pulled the corner of his mouth, "It's not impossible. The emperor wants to combine the Ministry of War, the Dali Temple, and the Governor's Office into three departments. If there is a major case, the three departments must be tried together."

"I have been visiting the Ministry of War and the Dali Temple quite frequently recently. If there is a suitable opportunity, I can take you there."

Seeing Jiang Shiwan curled up the corners of his lips, he looked at him and said, "But I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to go like this."

Not suitable?
After Jiang Shiwan took a bath, Xueying handed him a set of men's official uniform. She was a little suspicious: "This is..."

"The governor asked me to bring it to Madam for a try."

She suddenly realized that places like the Dali Temple were heavily guarded, and it would be inconvenient to take herself in.

I didn't expect Meng Tingzhou to be so meticulous.

Meng Tingzhou saw that she was wearing a dark blue official robe, with her long black hair tied up and hidden under her official hat. She was indeed a pale-faced scholar.

"It's too white." Meng Tingzhou thought that the Dali Temple was full of men, and was afraid that her identity would be exposed. "Is there anything that can be used to fool people?"

Jiang Shiwan thought for a moment and said, "Wait a minute."

When she came out again, there was a black mole on her face, which concealed some of her original appearance.

Meng Tingzhou nodded slightly: "Better now."

"Today I said to send someone to check her boudoir, but Liu Huining didn't stop me." Jiang Shiwan expressed his concerns, "For some reason, I think she might have been prepared."

Meng Tingzhou comforted her: "It is precisely because she is so thoughtful that she was able to keep your father's affairs watertight. It is rare that you can suspect her among so many people."

"I previously thought that my father's death was related to the Ministry of War, the Dali Temple, and your Governor's Office. It was the emperor's will that aroused my vigilance."

Meng Tingzhou frowned: "What do you mean?"

"Why did she look down upon so many noble families, but was willing to marry into the Governor's Mansion as a concubine?" Jiang Shiwan analyzed, "And why did she use the eldest princess to persuade the emperor to make peace?"

"Although she doesn't show up often, she knows everyone's inner thoughts very well. She knows that the eldest princess hates me to the core, so she uses her to deal with me. Her scheming is really extraordinary."

Jiang Shiwan smiled coldly: "She thought that the Jiang family was convicted and I was guilty, so I had nothing to do with you anymore. But she didn't expect that by some strange coincidence I would still be admitted to the Governor's Mansion and give birth to a legitimate son."

"She knows that under the current circumstances, entering the Governor's Mansion as a co-wife is already the best outcome."

Meng Tingzhou embraced her in his arms: "Meimei, you have a clear and transparent heart, which makes me feel relieved. After you get your revenge, I have something very important to tell you."

　Dudu: As long as my wife behaves a little bit well, I can brainwash myself every day

　　
　
(End of this chapter)