Pregnant Before the Royal Marriage

Chapter 786: 786: Visiting Gufeng

Chapter 786: Chapter 786: Visiting Gufeng

Perhaps it was because of Lin Zizi that the Emperor showed some indulgence towards Jiang Ning when it came to Li Hongyuan.

The concubines in the palace were inevitably a little discontented with Jiang Ning’s freedom.

But Jiang Ning was the Princess Consort, the woman of the Crown Prince, not the woman of the Emperor. Since the Crown Prince indulged her, they had no right to speak.

Moreover, this Princess Consort had ruthless means and extraordinary cunning, making her a formidable opponent for ordinary people.

Hence, Jiang Ning, the Princess Consort, became a unique presence in the Harem.

Once, when Jiang Ning passed by the Cold Palace, a discarded concubine from behind the door stopped her and handed her a pile of delicate embroidery, asking her to sell it and exchange it for money.

Jiang Ning asked if she knew her identity, and the discarded concubine accurately identified her.

Jiang Ning was surprised.

Had she become so famous?

The discarded concubine didn’t explain how she recognized Jiang Ning, but Jiang Ning still helped her.

As long as there were no grievances between them, Jiang Ning was more than willing to lend a hand.

Giving roses leaves fragrance in the hands, after all.

In these times, in the Imperial Palace, doing more good deeds was always a plus.

Even if the other party was a discarded concubine now, it didn’t hinder her chances of turning her life around.

When passing by Clothing Square, Xiachu went in and took the money for the consigned embroidery, keeping it well to give it to the discarded concubine named Concubine Chun later.

Xiachu counted the silver and laughed, “They knew I was from the Jiang Family, so they didn’t dare to cut costs and gave her the full amount. Moreover, Concubine Chun’s craftsmanship is top-notch, and they also like it.”

Jiang Ning nodded and said, “Stop at the roast duck shop over there and buy two roast ducks to take back. Oh, and also buy two pounds of pork head meat from the braised meat shop and a pot of Bamboo Leaf Green Tea.”

“Yes, I will go right now.”

Xiachu went to the three shops in succession, bought everything, returned to the carriage, and asked with a smile, “Who is this for?”

“For Concubine Chun.”

“Ah.” Xiachu laughed, “Master, will Concubine Chun like these vulgar meats and this crude wine? We have the best tribute wine in the East Palace, so there’s no need to buy from outside.”

Jiang Ning snorted and said, “Is being delicate always good? Just mind your own business. When we return to the palace, give the money and these things to Concubine Chun together. Be careful not to be too ostentatious.”

“I understand.”

As the carriage arrived at the entrance of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, the doorman was about to welcome them, but he saw the carriage simply leaving and heading to the next-door main house.

The doorman had a puzzled expression on his face.

Wasn’t that the carriage of Seventh Miss?

Why didn’t she enter when she passed her own house?

Jiang Ning hadn’t planned to go to the Prime Minister’s Mansion either.

Her destination was her uncle’s house.

Her uncle’s residence covered a large area, and within it was a prison.

Jiang Ning had been there once before, and it was clean and spotless. But it was terrifying.

Jiang Ning was not willing to visit a second time.

She came here to take Gufeng out.

Because of her plan, Gufeng was punished by her uncle and locked up in a water prison.

This water prison wasn’t simply standing in water; it was submerged over its head. And both of his feet were chained to a stone.

When Jiang Ning came to get him, he had been soaking in the water for two days.

Because he had to force himself to float to the surface for a moment to breathe, the iron chains rubbed his ankles bloody, and the water soaked and inflamed them.

If Jiang Ning had gone there one day later, his two feet would have been lost.

Entering the main house, she went straight to the room where Guying was resting in the front courtyard.

Her uncle, aunt, and cousins were all next door at the Prime Minister’s Mansion helping with the wedding preparations, and no one could stop her.