Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

When Jingshu returned to Qingfeng Garden and entered the house, she didn't even bother to take off her coat, so she hurriedly opened the letter to read it.

Li Ling is now much more considerate than before. He said in his letter home that he has arrived at Gunzhou, has set up camp, and will attack the city soon. He also asked her about things at home, and at the end of the letter expressed his longing for his wife.

After she finished reading the letter home, Danzhu asked anxiously: "What did my uncle say? But was the battle won?"

Jingshu closed the letter and replied with a smile: "This letter was written seven days ago, before the siege started."

Ziyun echoed: "It has been seven days, maybe it has been broken by now."

As soon as Ziyun finished speaking, the woman who called at the door came in and replied: "Madam, Princess Jin wants to see you."

Jingshu's eyes lit up after hearing what her mother-in-law said, and she smiled at Ziyun and said, "You are really right."

Danzhu was confused after hearing Jingshu’s words: “Miss, why did you say that?”

Jingshu put the letter away under her pillow and replied to Danzhu who looked confused: "The letter home from your husband was sent via an inn, so it was naturally lost to the urgent military situation. Now the imperial court must have received the letter from your husband who conquered Gun." Good news for the continent."

Ziyun on the side suddenly said: "So this Princess Jin must have gotten the news and is eager to curry favor with you."

Jingshu nodded: "Ziyun is still smart."

Although Jingshu doesn't like this sweet-talking Princess Jin, she is in a good mood now, and she no longer dislikes this Princess Jin.

Jing Shu came to the front hall with several maids. When Princess Jin saw Jing Shu, she ignored her dignity and did not wait for Jing Shu to greet her. She stood up and greeted Jing Shu: "Cousin, I am here today." I’m taking the liberty to visit you without disturbing you.”

Jingshu thought to herself: You are so "presumptuous", I'm afraid your King Jin has just learned of my husband's good news, so you are so impatient and rushing to flatter me.

Although she thought this in her heart, Jingshu had a faint smile on her face and replied: "What are you talking about, princess? You are willing to condescend to come to the house. It's not too late for me to be happy."

Prince Jin was deeply loved by Emperor Ming, who even had the idea of ​​​​easy storage because of this. Even if Jingshu didn't like Princess Jin, she would still do her best to save face.

The Jin Princess was originally worried that Jingshu would be upset because of what happened at the eldest princess's residence that day, but now that she saw Jingshu's gentle attitude, she felt a little relieved.

The two exchanged some pleasantries, and Princess Jin said to Jing Shu: "I have been married to the prince. Although the prince has many relatives, there are not many female relatives with whom he can really talk. Although I don't have much contact with my cousin-in-law, But every time I see my cousin-in-law, I feel extremely cordial."

Princess Jin spoke sincerely, but Jing Shu felt goosebumps fall from her skin. She really admired the duplicity of these royal women.

Jingshu still had a warm smile on her face, holding back her disgust and said perfunctorily: "The princess has really promoted me. I am not talented, but I admire the princess's intelligence and kindness more."

Princess Jin smiled, sighed and said: "To be honest, for a person as unscrupulous as I am, only someone as straightforward as my cousin sister-in-law can dare to reveal her heart and soul, like those sisters-in-law in the palace, one by one. They are so smart that it takes them half a day to talk to them. I am really too lazy to deal with them."

With that said, Princess Jin took a lacquer box from the maid, opened it herself, and said to Jingshu: "These pieces of jewelry were given to me by the palace. Why do I think the color and style are more suitable for my cousin-in-law?" , today I took the liberty of sending it to my cousin."

 The purpose of coming to see her is to give her jewelry? Jing Shu laughed in her heart, but said: "Princess Jin is so polite. How can I bear such precious jewelry?"

Princess Jin said warmly: "My cousin, why are you so polite to me? A beautiful woman like you cannot wear any treasure. If you don't accept it, you are sincerely looking down on me."

Jingshu had no choice but to order the girls to accept it, and endured her disgust and pretended to be warm and friendly with this duplicitous woman.

The two chatted awkwardly for a while, and Princess Jin finally said she wanted to leave. Jingshu was already impatient and wanted her to leave quickly, but she pretended to stay.

After sending Princess Jin out of the house, Jing Shu let out a long breath.

Danzhu couldn't help complaining: "Miss, why don't you ask her about the situation in Gunzhou?"

Jing Shu glanced at Danzhu and whispered: "Don't you think I'm not anxious to know what's going on over there? But if you ask, it will reveal the other person's intention of clinging to you. In such a situation, I can only pretend It’s best if you don’t know anything about it.”

 She is the mistress of the Duke's Mansion, and she represents the Duke's Mansion in every word and deed. She cannot treat people according to her temper.

As the sun set, Jingshu walked back with her maid. In the spring season, the willows and flowers bloomed in the Duke's mansion. Facing the beautiful scenery, Jingshu missed her relatives who were no longer in the mansion even more.

Now it seems that her husband Li Ling has successfully regained Gunzhou and won the other four continents. He can capture the other four continents with overwhelming force. In a few days, he will receive news of his triumphant return.

Just thinking of Li Xian and Xu Wanning, Jing Shu had an ominous premonition in her heart.

It had been three days since Li Xian disappeared. Murong Xuan notified the magistrate of Huaiyin, and hundreds of people searched all over the river bed, but Li Xian could not be found.

Xu Wanning has never felt such torture, but in the past three days, she has lost a lot of weight, and she has been sitting on the bow of the boat waiting day and night.

From the side, the maid Si'er persuaded her earnestly: "Madam, you might as well eat something and go back to the warehouse to sleep for a while. You are going to be exhausted."

Xu Wanning looked at the rolling river water and said calmly: "I know in my heart that after so many days, he will probably be buried in the belly of the fish."

Although Si'er also thought of this ending, when she heard Xu Wanning say it like this, she couldn't help but shed tears: "Madam, you have to be more open-minded. You must take care of yourself, brother and sister. I’m still waiting for you to come back.”

Xu Wanning was silent for a while. She turned to her maid and said, "I have already thought about it. If I can't find him again tomorrow, I will go down and accompany him."

Si'er was shocked: "Madam, why are you like this? My uncle didn't treat you well. Even if she really can't come back, it's not worth it for you to accompany her. Madam, don't think too hard, ugh Oh--don't scare me like this."

Xu Wanning said calmly: "Si'er, you have been with me since you were a child. You know my temper best. I don't like to be in debt to others. He died to protect me. I can't let him be alone." Stay in this cold river."

“But you still have brothers and sisters, don’t you think about the children?” Si’er wiped away her tears and urged him hastily.

Xu Wanning turned sideways and took Si'er's hand, and said, "After you return to the mansion, wait until I tell the second lady that I have entrusted the children to her."