The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 79 Step by Step
"Jiang Shiwan, do you think you are innocent?"

Liu Huining scanned her with his phoenix eyes: "From a criminal girl, you became the governor's woman step by step, got pregnant, gave birth to a child, became his wife... If you didn't do all this on purpose, then he forced you to do it?"

"And there's the eldest princess." Liu Huining took a deep breath. "She is a princess of the Great Yan Kingdom, but she was defeated by you and became a pawn in your marriage."

"All in all, you look more than just a young lady from an aristocratic family who grew up in seclusion."

Jiang Shiwan looked at her calmly, then shifted his gaze: "It's the same for you. People only know that Miss Liu is talented, but how could they know that you are more ruthless than many court officials?"

"Madam." Yun Shang came in and reported, "Lord Song has brought people here, saying that he is here on the orders of the emperor to inquire about the fire on the ship."

Jiang Shiwan frowned slightly: "Sir Song? Sir Song, the commander of the imperial guards?"

"Yes."

Liu Huining sneered: "After all these twists and turns, you and Song Huaizhi took the opportunity to meet. If my husband knew about this, I wonder what he would think?"

"If you are interested, you can go with us."

Jiang Shiwan propped himself up and asked Yun Shang to wash up briefly before heading to the main hall.

Song Huaizhi stood in the hall, as graceful as a pine tree and as elegant as jade.

I saw a figure walking down the corridor and knew it was her.

Although we have said goodbye, when we see each other now, it feels like it was just yesterday.

Because there were outsiders present, Jiang Shiwan bowed politely and said, "Sir Song."

Song Huaizhi nodded: "Madam of the Governor."

For some reason, every time I saw her, she seemed thinner than the last time.

He asked in a very soft voice: "Are your injuries feeling better?"

"I feel better now. Thank you, Master Song, for your concern."

Jiang Shiwan didn't even dare to look at him: "I wonder if Lord Song came here because of the missing governor?"

Seeing that she looked normal, Song Huaizhi also calmed down and made a "please" gesture: "Your Majesty is very concerned about the governor and asked me to do my best to find him. Please tell me everything that happened last night so that I can collect information and find the governor as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Lord Song."

On the other side, Meng Tingzhou was secretly arranged on a small boat and was taken care of personally by Doctor Mei. After a few days, his injuries finally showed some improvement.

Seeing that he was getting better, Lu Zheng felt relieved. "I have to say that my sister-in-law's idea is really good. It can not only avoid you from going back to the Governor's Mansion, but also allow you to recover from your injuries in secret. It's really smart."

Meng Tingzhou curled his lips: "Have you forgotten that she was born into a military family? She is well versed in all military tactics. Ordinary men are no match for her."

Lu Zheng snorted, "You're talking as if you were her rival. When did she give you a little sweet treat and you were so happy?"

Seeing Meng Tingzhou glaring at him, Lu Zheng raised his head and said, "Hey, how come it was such a coincidence that you found her in the market?"

"Do you think this is a coincidence or..." Meng Tingzhou frowned: "What do you want to say?"

Lu Zheng chuckled: "I just feel that you two have a deep bond."

But his words made Meng Tingzhou's heart suddenly beat heavily, and this jump seemed to involve the wound. He hissed and felt a piercing pain.

Lu Zheng was nervous for a moment: "What's wrong?"

"It's okay." Meng Tingzhou's brows twisted into a knot. "How is the Governor's Mansion? Can she handle it?"

"After returning home, my sister-in-law said to others that she and the young master were frightened. Except for when Song Huaizhi asked her some questions, she did not leave the yard at other times." Lu Zheng emphasized, "There were people around when Song Huaizhi asked questions."

Meng Tingzhou said, "Hmm," and said, "Your Majesty should send his personal guards to search for my whereabouts. If I am alive, I must be found. If I am dead, I must be found dead."

"Yes, the Royal Guards are making a lot of noise, and they are investigating all the way from where the ship caught fire. I came here this time just to ask you what you think. We may have to change to land route for our next stop, otherwise we will be found by the Royal Guards very soon."

Seeing that Meng Tingzhou and Lu Zheng were both looking at him, Doctor Mei was stunned for a moment and pointed at himself: "Why are you looking at me? Are you asking me what I mean?"

"I mean to stay safe by not getting married and having children." Doctor Mei shook his head, "Otherwise, we wouldn't have to suffer all this."

Lu Zheng covered his mouth for fear that he would laugh out loud.

He gave a thumbs up and said, "Doctor Mei, you are very perceptive. But our governor is a deeply affectionate man. He would not marry anyone but Jiang Shiwan, and he even gave his legitimate son the surname Jiang. This is a deep affection that is unique to the Great Yan Kingdom."

"Hey, I've never had the nerve to ask you about this. Why are you willing to let the young master have the surname Jiang?"

Meng Tingzhou looked at the expressions of Lu Zheng and Doctor Mei, and knew that they had actually been very confused, so he told them his calculation.

"For two reasons. First, to make up for the debt owed to Jiang Shinian. Second, to tie her down with Ah You. I know this woman too well. If it weren't for Ah You, she wouldn't have stayed."

"What she regrets most is that the Jiang family fell into ruin overnight. She must have hoped to revive the family. If Ah You's last name was Jiang, the Jiang family would have a successor. For Ah You, she would stay and work hard for him."

Lu Zheng was stunned after hearing this, and after a while he said, "I don't know whether to say that you are far-sighted or that my sister-in-law is wise."

"Lu Zheng, she and I are not like you and Lu Jin." Meng Tingzhou smiled bitterly, "You grew up together and are very familiar with each other. But we are different. We have mixed feelings from the beginning."

"For her sake, you stayed behind to help her get revenge. Does she know?"

Seeing Meng Tingzhou shook his head, Lu Zheng also shook his head and sighed: "You, you, aren't you very good at robbing? Why can't you speak it out with this mouth?"

Meng Tingzhou smiled bitterly: "Do you think she would be willing to go to the North with me if I told her?"

"I have to do my best to help her deal with things, help her avenge her father, and move her with my actions, then she will have the chance to follow me."

Lu Zheng looked at Doctor Mei and said, "I think your governor is not only seriously injured, but also mentally ill."

"It's just that there are some things I have to say as a friend." Lu Zheng said solemnly, "Although I also admire my sister-in-law's wisdom and brains, but some things always feel a little strange, and I can't say what they are. You may be blinded by it, but you still have to be careful."

Meng Tingzhou narrowed his dark eyes, a barely perceptible coldness flashed across his eyes: "I have been thinking about this for some time. I don't know what she is up to, but I hope she can tell me one day."

(End of this chapter)