Xia Qing and Qi Feng looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders and said, "Alright, the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother, I will listen to the third sister-in-law."
Everyone stared at her blankly. Perhaps some people did not understand why Jiang Ruan, as a noble princess and the mistress of the entire wang fu, would be willing to stay here. She clearly knew that this was a conspiracy, yet she refused to retreat. That pair of beautiful eyes clearly had the look of a hungry wolf, solitary courage and extreme indifference. She was ignoring her own life.
Lu Zhu rolled her eyes and simply bypassed Housekeeper Lin and walked into the room without looking back.
Jiang Ruan stood in front of everyone. The darker the night, the more beautiful her complexion became. In such a perilous situation, her gaze was like a threatening billow, and the corners of her mouth held a faint smile. She was calm, but everyone could feel the faint murderous intent emanating from her. She said, "Everyone, there is no need for me to say anything more. Tonight, someone wants to break into Jinying Wangfu. I do not know what their purpose is, but they have come with ill intentions. You are all people of Jinying Wangfu. Now, someone wants to step into your courtyard, possibly kill your relatives, rob your treasures, or even accuse you of being an assassin. "
The servants of Jinying Wangfu were carefully selected, so they were not stupid. It was very strange for the officers and soldiers to suddenly come to catch the assassins at such a late hour, so it was smart to keep an eye on them. Jiang Ruan smiled and said, "It's nothing. Catching an assassin also requires an official seal and a token. Since you are not willing to open the door, it shows that they have not taken out these two tokens. Since they do not have these two tokens, they cannot prove their identity. Jinying Wangfu is not some small family. Even if it is a small family, they cannot just barge in. You do not need to pay attention to these people. You have done very well. "
Housekeeper Lin was startled by the ruthlessness in Jiang Ruan's words and immediately replied, "Yes!"
A woman's wedding dress originally carried all the hopes of a woman for the future, and she would use all her strength to make it more beautiful. In this life, she was not particularly tempted by all the beautiful things, but Xiao Shao was actually so considerate. Lu Zhu was so shocked that her mouth was wide open. She stared blankly for a long time before muttering, "Son-in-law is really generous. He wants Miss to wear the entire Minister's Mansion."
Jiang Ruan's heart sank, and she coldly said, "It is indeed a good strategy to kill several birds with one arrow."
She came back to her senses and looked at Qi Feng and Xia Qing. She smiled slightly and said, "In short, Xiao Shao is coming back, and my elder brother is also coming back. I'm afraid that the originally stable situation in the capital will soon change again. Don't take it lightly recently. I'm not worried about Young Master Qi, but Young Master Xia …"
Everyone was shocked by her words, and Lu Zhu was a little anxious. "Miss, now is not the time to show off. Since those people dared to break into the Prince's Mansion at night, they must have some tricks up their sleeves. What if something happens to them?"
"What does it have to do with you?" Qi Feng hit Xia Qing's head fiercely: "Third Brother's money was not earned by you. This Jinying Wangfu was not built by you. Other people's money could be used however they wanted. What's wrong with Third Sister-in-law wearing a wedding dress? If I marry a wife like Third Sister-in-law, I will certainly do my best to find her a dress that matches her! " As soon as he finished speaking, Qi Feng suddenly realized what he was saying. He could not help but pause and look at Jiang Ruan with some uneasiness.
Everyone was shocked by these words that were almost cursed. They could not help but look up at this beautiful mistress. She was charming and bright, and her crimson dress fluttered like red flowers in the cold night wind. However, her tone was cruel and piercingly cold, as if she was an evil spirit that had climbed out of hell. The sneer that flowed out of the corner of her eyes contained a kind of contempt that was carved into her bones. Everyone was a little confused. Housekeeper Lin's palms trembled. He did not know why, but he felt that at this time, Jiang Ruan was very similar to Xiao Shao. It was a kind of strength and tenacity that came from her bones. She would not be frightened by anything. Even if a knife was in front of her in the next second, she would still have the courage to calmly order her servants to lay out the plan.
These two people were actually so bored to use this matter as a bet. Jiang Ruan blushed slightly with shame. She only felt that Xiao Shao's fellow apprentices had a very lively temperament. She did not know how Xiao Shao had been raised to be so taciturn. At this moment, Xia Qing's clear voice could be heard, "But regardless of whether it is fifty thousand or one hundred thousand, Third Brother is really too wasteful. How can there be such an expensive piece of clothing? That money can be used to open a few more charity halls. Who knows how many people can be saved. "
Jiang Ruan coldly ordered, "Now, as Jinying Wangfei, I order all of you to return to your rooms and find a place to hide. All the imperial bodyguards of the wangfu, gather here and focus on guarding Xiao Shao's study and bedroom. If anyone intrudes, kill them without exception. Jin Er, find a way to rush out of the wangfu. If there is a secret passage, that would be even better. Set all the houses around Jinying Wangfu on fire. Jin San and Jin Si, the two of you release the signal flares. The Jinyi Guards cannot appear, but the Zhao family can. " Her eyes were incomparably cold and her tone was unfathomable, "If you want to step into this place, you must first see if you have the ability. Weigh the depth of Jinying Wangfu, and I will make sure that they will not be able to return! "
Jiang Ruan let Bai Zhi and the others put away the wedding clothes and pushed open the door to walk out. As soon as she walked out, she saw Xia Qing and Qi Feng sitting in front of the stone table in the courtyard. Seeing her arrival, Qi Feng laughed and teased, "I heard from the servants in this fu that the wedding clothes of Bao Yue Lou have arrived. Fifth Brother and I are currently making a bet."
Everyone laughed again. Jiang Ruan's gaze fell on the wedding clothes and she could not help but shake her head. If this set of clothes were to be worn outside, she did not know what kind of commotion it would cause. Xiao Shao's wedding clothes were equivalent to the entire property of a fifth-ranked official in the capital. It was estimated that after the marriage, even if she did not have the reputation of a demoness who brought disaster to the country, she would not be able to escape being a femme fatale.
Housekeeper Lin looked at Lu Zhu and sternly said, "Since you have so many people by Young Furen's side, you should also know the people that Young Furen usually sees. This wedding banquet cannot be done carelessly. The more exquisite it is, the more it will show the respect that our wangfu has for Young Furen. In this way, Young Furen will have face, and as Young Furen's servant, you will also be proud. Besides, since you have followed Young Furen into the wangfu, you are also a part of the wangfu. You should regard yourself as one of us. Young miss, how can you be so impatient? Come, take a look. How about making this small porridge with a lighter Jiangnan flavor? "
At this moment, Jiang Ruan was thinking that in the blink of an eye, the time had come for her to marry Xiao Shao. In this life, she was not willing to repeat the mistakes of her previous life, so every move she made was to avoid walking down the path of her previous life. In her previous life, she had not been able to become an upright wife. On the surface, an imperial concubine seemed to be glorious, but in actuality, she was still a concubine of the Emperor. Becoming the Young Furen of Jinying Wangfu was tantamount to having a solid backing. Xiao Shao's power would make it much more convenient for her to do many things, but the most important thing was that she would be able to completely break away from Xuan Li's shadow. In this life, she had finally severed her last connection with Xuan Li in the matter of love. From now on, she would be a woman of the Xiao family, and not of the Xuan family.
"Before your master left, he entrusted Jinying Wangfu to me, and I promised to protect its stability. Every plant and tree in this fu may be closely related to the future of the wangfu, so it cannot be taken lightly. So, tonight, I will also do the same. I will fulfill my promise to your master. I will not abandon this wangfu and leave. I will be with you. Bandits have come in. If you do not leave, I will not leave either. I will stay here until the very last moment. "
Housekeeper Lin also rushed over from the courtyard outside. Seeing Jiang Ruan, he heaved a sigh of relief. Now, everyone in Jinying Wangfu regarded Jiang Ruan as a proper female master. Once something happened, as long as Jiang Ruan was present, they would bypass Housekeeper Lin and directly report to Jiang Ruan. Housekeeper Lin's usual playful expression had completely disappeared, and he sternly said, "Young Furen, this place is too dangerous. Later, let the Embroidered Uniform Guards that Master left behind protect you as you leave this place. Master's keepsake is still there, so it will be able to protect you."
Returning to the capital from the border was a long and arduous journey, and it would take some time before they could return. Even so, Jinying Wangfu still began to get busy. Every day, Housekeeper Lin arranged what to do after Xiao Shao returned to the fu. The most important thing was Xiao Shao and Jiang Ruan's wedding. Before Xiao Shao had left the capital, the Empress Dowager had issued an imperial decree that the marriage would be completed as soon as he returned to the court. Now that Jiang Ruan had also finished her mourning period, it was only a matter of time before she sat on the position of Young Furen of Jinying Wangfu. Housekeeper Lin had been planning since he had received the imperial decree a year ago. Jiang Ruan had thought that everything was in order, but who knew that Housekeeper Lin was still worried about this matter. From the water essence beads stuck on the wedding invitation to the carved patterns on the ivory chopsticks used at the banquets, it was simply a matter of great importance.
"Now, act immediately!" She ordered.
The entire body of the wedding dress was a bright red, but it was not an ordinary red. It was as if the rosy clouds in the sky were slowly enshrouding the clouds. It was warm, soft, and incomparably gorgeous. The fabric was a two-nest cloud-patterned cape, embroidered with gold and silver luan birds and phoenixes. The gold and silver threads were extremely fine, and every stitch was exquisitely embroidered. The luan birds stretched out their necks and flew in the air, and a colorful phoenix's tail was charming and gentle. The bottom was studded with colorful gems, and when it gently swayed, it was almost dazzling.
Being praised by Jiang Ruan, the manservant blushed a little, but he immediately put on a deeply worried expression, "Young Furen is right, but those people are coming aggressively. From the entrance, I heard that the battle is not small. If you are not willing to open the door, I'm afraid that they will not leave the matter at that."
Jiang Ruan quickly turned around and walked towards the main hall of the wang fu, "It seems like a reckless action, but it happens to be at this time. If the Jinyi Guards are summoned, we can find out the true strength of Jinying Wangfu. If we abandon the wang fu and escape, we may be able to find out the secret of the wang fu. If we want to take someone's life, it will be even easier. They are simply bandits, but a clever bandit. "Xuan Li, sure enough, was not so easy to get rid of. Now that she had made a move, it was so aggressive. She walked quickly, her footsteps not stopping at all. Her long fox fur cloak drew a gorgeous arc in the night, "This matter should not be delayed. Old Lin, gather all the people in the fu in the front hall. Tonight, no one is allowed to take a step out of Jinying Wangfu!"
Tian Zhu stood quietly by Jiang Ruan's side. From the time she had followed Jiang Ruan, she understood that the master she followed was in some ways the same as the Jinyi Guards. No matter how the outside world changed, her heart would always be strong.
Jiang Ruan muttered to herself for a moment, then shook her head, "No."
"What do you mean?" Steward Lin asked.
Jiang Ruan turned a deaf ear to him and seemed to be thinking about something else. Qi Feng's eyes darkened. Xia Qing touched her head and said in an aggrieved tone, "Fourth brother, you are increasingly leaning towards Third Sister-in-law. She is not your wife, why are you so protective of her? Do you still want the friendship of fellow disciples? "
"What do you want to bet?" Jiang Ruan smiled slightly.
Jiang Ruan felt strange in her heart. She did not know when they were making the dress, so how did Xiao Shao know her measurements? However, this was indeed not the time to worry about this. Although she knew that Bao Yue Lou had always made clothes for the concubines in the palace, even Jiang Ruan could not help but suck in a breath of cold air when she got her hands on this wedding dress.
Steward Lin stared blankly and raised his head to look at Jiang Ruan. Jiang Ruan stared at him, her always smiling and charming eyes unexpectedly had a bit of sharpness. Steward Lin felt a chill in his heart and no longer dared to hide anything. He opened his mouth and said, "There is. Young Master handles official documents in the fu, and some secret matters are also discussed in the fu. Although this old servant is not very clear, I know that there should be a lot of important things in the fu. Although the protection is very good, it is inevitable that people will be able to use it against them. "
The phoenix coronet was also exquisite and small. It was not heavy, and wearing it would not be strenuous. The emerald green bird feathers sparkled and shone, reflecting an enchanting color. The phoenix coronet was adorned with jewels. The golden dragon, the emerald phoenix, and the jewels shone and shone brilliantly. It was magnificent, and not something that ordinary craftsmen could achieve. The golden dragon on the phoenix coronet soared above the emerald clouds, and the emerald phoenix spread its wings among the jewels and flowers. The most moving thing was the bead in the mouth of the emerald phoenix in the middle. The bead was crystal clear and smooth, and its color was faintly transparent. It could emit a bright luster as one walked. Wearing such a phoenix coronet, it really made one's whole body shine brightly.
She spoke coldly, as if she was talking about something that would happen in other people's homes, but the hearts of the people below were shocked. Guessing what might happen and actually hearing the truth from someone else's mouth were two different things. Everyone's gaze changed slightly.
As they were speaking, they heard someone report from outside, "Young Madam, Master Xia and Master Qi have come to see you."
Seeing that Jiang Ruan had an idea, Bai Zhi did not obstruct her. After all, there were secret guards outside to protect her, so there would not be any big trouble. Jiang Ruan had just walked into the courtyard when she saw a manservant hurriedly run in. His tone was somewhat anxious as he said, "Young Madam, there is a group of people outside. They claim to be officials who are here to arrest assassins. This lowly one does not dare to open the door and has come to ask for Young Madam's opinion."
Not only that, there were also luxurious hairpins and ornaments, double-rang golden rings, a hundred knots in the same heart, and wedding shoes embroidered with mandarin ducks. Jiang Ruan had already seen the splendor and riches of the palace in her previous life, and she had also seen the Empress's court dress. At this moment, when she saw this, she could not help but be somewhat absent-minded.
Housekeeper Lin's movements were indeed very fast. In less than the time it takes to burn half an incense stick, everyone had already gathered in the front hall of Jinying Wang fu. Jiang Ruan stood in the courtyard of the front hall, in front of everyone. Housekeeper Lin stood on one side, and Jin Er and a few secret guards followed behind Jiang Ruan without saying a word. Everyone's gaze fell on this future Young Madam of Jinying Wang fu. Tonight's situation was dangerous, yet this woman was not willing to escape alone. This action had already won the favor of the servants of Jinying Wang fu. There was not a single young lady in the capital who was not delicate and delicate. To have such courage and insight was already admirable. But if she was bold but not astute, it would not bring good luck to Jinying Wang fu. Therefore, everyone wanted to see what Jiang Ruan could come up with.
Jiang Ruan nodded and closed the book. Just as she walked to the door, she heard a sound coming from outside. It seemed to be the sound of something exploding. She frowned. At this hour, how could there be any firecrackers? She always had a kind of unexpected intuition when it came to danger. Immediately, she put on a coat, stood up, and was about to walk out of the courtyard to take a look.
It was windy at night. Bai Zhi got up to close the window. Unexpectedly, she discovered that outside, it had already begun to drizzle sporadically. The cold winter night was already very cold, and when the rain fell on people's bodies, they immediately felt a slight chill. Bai Zhi closed the window and looked at Jiang Ruan, who was still sitting at the table reading, and said, "Miss, you should rest early. When the rain gets heavier, be careful not to catch a cold."
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Human lives were not difficult to explain. Today, this Jinying Wang fu only had one more person. As for other things … Jiang Ruan looked at Housekeeper Lin, "How many imperial bodyguards are there in total in this fu?"
If Jinying Wang fu became the target of public criticism, and the other party dared to be so rampant tonight, they must have made excellent preparations. It was not safe for Jiang Ruan to stay here. In any case, the Young Madam of Jinying Wang fu would always be the first priority.
Returning to the room, Lian Qiao and Bai Zhi were surrounding Jiang Ruan for some unknown reason. Even Tian Zhu was standing to the side watching. Lu Zhu asked curiously, "Eh, what is this?"
Just as he finished speaking, as if to reflect his words, he saw the guard who was guarding the door rushing over, "Young Madam, it's not good. Those people have already begun to force their way into the fu. This subordinate has taken a look. There are too many of them, and they are all armed with bows and arrows. They have come with ill intentions. I am afraid that it will be very dangerous. "
What Qi Feng had said was indeed correct. Not long after, the soldiers of Tian Jin were defeated, and they bowed their heads to the Great Jin dynasty. The fact that this war had lasted for so long was beyond everyone's expectations. The country of Tian Jin was merely a small place, but they did not know when it had gained the power to contend with the Great Jin dynasty. This was really thought-provoking. However, in any case, besides giving the Great Jin dynasty a warning, they were still defeated. The emissary brought the letter of surrender and the Great Jin army that had returned to the court with them to the capital to meet the Emperor. Among them, the news of the ceding of land and reparations spread like wildfire. As for the specifics, each person had their own version of it, and no one knew which piece of news was true.
Lu Zhu secretly laughed at the side.
Xia Qing was unconvinced and said, "What about me? Third Sister-in-law, how can you treat me differently? "
Lu Zhu bypassed Steward Lin and made a begging gesture, "Steward Lin, this list of snacks has already been changed dozens of times. I really can't think of anything else. Please spare me, I am only a servant. "
"No." Jiang Ruan flatly refused, "Since these people dare to come here so arrogantly, they may have other intentions. I am afraid that they want to probe the depths of the Brocade Guards. Are there any secrets in this wang fu? "
Lian Qiao burst out laughing and said, "Nonsense. What do you mean by wearing a minister's fu?" She took a look at the wedding dress that was so exquisite that it did not seem like something that could only be found in the mortal world. She laughed even more happily, "How could the minister's fu have enough to buy this wedding dress?"
Ever since Jiang Quan's attitude towards Jiang Ruan had become colder and colder, and he had not even taken the initiative to ask about Jiang Ruan once in a year, the few servant girls by Jiang Ruan's side had already turned cold towards Jiang Quan. Originally, they had thought that one day, Jiang Quan would see the good in Jiang Ruan. After all, they were biological father and daughter. Even if the bones were broken, the tendons were still connected. How could it be broken just like that? But now, they no longer wanted to mention him. In any case, Jiang Ruan was about to marry into Jinying Wang fu. In the future, she would be a member of Jinying Wang fu, so why would she care about those unrelated people? Without this layer of apprehension, Lian Qiao was no longer polite when speaking to the Jiang fu.
"Let's bet on how much Third Brother's wedding dress is worth." Xia Qing's baby face was exceptionally likable, and when she spoke in such a serious manner, she appeared even more adorable, "Fourth Brother guessed that it is one hundred thousand taels, I think it is fifty thousand taels."
The soft couch in front of Jiang Ruan was slanted with a layer of things. After walking closer, Lu Zhu could see clearly and could not help but exclaim, "What a beautiful wedding dress!"
"There are a total of one hundred and eighty imperial guards. The manservants and maids all have some martial arts. "Housekeeper Lin said," But compared to the people outside, these are like mantises trying to stop a chariot. They use bows and arrows. Moreover, the troops and horses are orderly. They are simply using the methods of an army to attack our wang fu. Young Madam, this place is really dangerous. Before Young Master left, he should have left behind a token. If Young Madam must stay, how about calling the Jinyi Guards to protect Young Madam? "
Most of the wedding dresses that this woman wore when she got married were embroidered by herself. Moreover, she had already started sewing her own wedding dress a few years ago. The craftsmanship of the wedding dress also showed the woman's needlework. As the girl embroidered the wedding dress, her mood was naturally sweet. However, when Jiang Ruan received the Empress Dowager's decree, she was in too much of a hurry. Even though she had moved to Jinying Wang fu, she did not think about the wedding dress every day. Moreover, time was too tight, so she simply did not embroider. When the time came, she planned to ask a clothing shop in the capital to make one for her, as long as she did not lose Jinying Wang fu. Who knew that the shopkeeper of Bao Yue Lou would come to deliver the wedding dress today. He said that when Xiao Shao had left the capital, he had instructed Bao Yue Lou to make it for him. What kind of person was Jinying Wang? If he accepted this order, he would be able to eat for three years. The shopkeeper invited the best embroidery maids and put in a hundred and twenty percent effort. Finally, before Xiao Shao returned, the dress was finished for Jiang Ruan.
"You are kind-hearted and have a gentle temperament. It is inevitable that you will be used by others." Jiang Ruan smiled. "Before Xiao Shao and the others return to the capital, be careful."
"You-" Qi Feng really wanted to ruthlessly beat up this young martial brother of his. However, in the blink of an eye, he saw that Jiang Ruan had a pensive look on her face and his movements slowed down.
Generally speaking, Jinying Wang fu was like an impenetrable fortress. No one would think of breaking into Jinying Wang fu. However, at this critical juncture, when Xiao Shao was about to return to the capital, he had brought troops with him. Moreover, he had used the formation of the army. Presumably, the outside had already been surrounded, and there was no one who could deliver a letter to other places. The other party had used such an obvious method. It was nothing more than to ask for two things. One was for human lives, and the other was for other things in Jinying Wang fu.
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