Only this green, not disappointing the spring

Despite all my requests, this person still refused to say anything, yet he made the letter public.

Yu Jiaojiao felt that she had never suffered such humiliation since she was a child!

But she was just a little girl and didn't even have a guard with her. She couldn't beat anyone or scold anyone, so she could only bite her lip and trot away in embarrassment.

The little maid followed behind her. Although she was anxious, she did not dare to stop the person in public.

But when she saw that the young lady did not get on the carriage, but just kept running forward, she couldn't help but panic.

"Old Zhang, hurry up and drive after the young lady!"

The driver, who was called "Old Zhang", was so scared that he dropped the hot buns he had just bought and turned the carriage around in a hurry. But the carriage was much more clumsy than a person, and when he finally turned the carriage around, there was no trace of his young lady!

The little maid stood in the middle of Chang'an Street, looking around in panic, wanting to cry but unable to. She, she had lost the young lady!

The Yu family was locked up in the gates during the chaos, and outsiders had no way of knowing. In this world, no matter whose girl is missing, the first thing to do is to cover up the news.

Otherwise, even if the person is found, her reputation will be ruined, and reputation is more important to a woman than her life.

This happened not far from Shuiyunjian, and a shop assistant had already informed Shangguan Qingyue.

Having been kidnapped before, she hated human traffickers. Although Yu Jiaojiao was not likable, it was a matter of life and death after all, so she could put aside the previous unpleasantness for the time being.

Shangguan Qingyue ordered Bingling to contact the secret guards guarding outside the shop. It would be most appropriate to ask Bai Er to do this.

However, less than half an hour later, Bai Er came to the shop in person, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Shangguan Qingyue saw this and took people to the backyard. After sitting on the stone bench under the big tree, he asked:

"Brother Bai, just tell me what you want to say. Did Miss Yu find it?"

Bai Er scratched his head, suppressed his shock, and replied respectfully:

"Princess Zhuan, I have contacted the brothers on Chang'an Street, and they did see Miss Yu being kidnapped by a strong woman with her mouth covered.

However, our people followed them all the way, and in the end they found out that... it was actually the Fourth Prince who staged and acted out a heroic rescue drama."

Shangguan Qingyue opened her eyes wide in surprise, and was stunned for a long time before saying:

"The Fourth Prince? The Fourth Prince who has always been like an invisible man? Why did he suddenly appear? What's the situation of a hero saving a beauty?!"

Not only had she never seen the Fourth Prince, she didn't even know his name, because he had such a low presence!

Bai Er was also puzzled by this, and there was actually only one explanation, so he said:

“From this point of view, there is only one possibility, that is, the Fourth Prince has taken a fancy to Miss Yu.

As for why he couldn't just come and ask for marriage openly, but instead used this, uh, roundabout method, I don't know."

Bai Er secretly despised the Fourth Prince who had no sense of existence in his heart. His style of doing things was really despicable.

Shangguan Qingyue lost interest in asking further questions. Since the person was fine, what happened next had nothing to do with her.

Otherwise, if Miss Yu ran out of her shop in shame and anger and disappeared without a trace, she would be implicated in some way.

Back to the Yu Mansion, the old chief priest personally entertained the Fourth Prince, while Yu Jiaojiao had been sent back to her boudoir to be accompanied by Madam Yu.

Looking at her little daughter whose blush had not yet faded from her cheeks, what was there for Madam Yu to not understand? This child was so easily moved!

After a long sigh, she finally asked:

"Jiaojiao, please tell me carefully what is going on.

Why did you rashly run out of Shuiyunjian, and how did you disappear without a trace, and finally be rescued by the Fourth Prince?"

All of this was just too much of a coincidence! Madam Yu, who had been the mistress of the mansion for so many years, never believed in coincidences.

Yu Jiaojiao finally came back to her senses. She shyly twisted the lilac embroidered handkerchief in her hands and told her mother everything she could say.

She would not mention a single word about how Shui Yunjian deliberately made things difficult for Shangguan Qingyue.

"Mother, Shangguan Qingyue was too much of a bully. My daughter was kicked out of the store by her for no apparent reason. I was so ashamed and angry that I lost my mind and didn't get on the carriage.

After running for a while, I passed by a sturdy woman and then lost consciousness. When I woke up again..."

At this point, she suddenly blushed and stammered:

"I saw His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince. He said he happened to see the woman carrying her daughter to a private residence.

He had met his daughter once before, and that’s why he came to her rescue.”

It was not until this young man sent her home and her grandfather revealed his identity upon seeing him that she knew that he was the Fourth Prince!

No wonder he has such an extraordinary bearing and looks...extremely handsome.

She pulled Madam Yu's sleeve and said coquettishly:

"Mother, my daughter was able to escape this time thanks to the Fourth Prince's rescue. We, we should thank him very much."

Here, the mother and daughter were discussing how to thank the Fourth Prince, and the old chief priest also mentioned this matter.

"Your Highness saved my granddaughter. This is such a great favor. We, the Yu family, are extremely grateful."

Having said this, he waved his hand gently, and a servant presented him an exquisite box with both hands.

The old priest opened the box on the spot and explained:

"This hundred-year-old ginseng is pretty good. I'll give it to Your Highness today as a thank you gift. I hope Your Highness won't despise it."

The homes of wealthy and powerful families all keep some rare medicinal herbs that can save lives at critical moments, in case of emergency.

This century-old ginseng was originally a gift from his eldest son to the old chief priest on his 60th birthday. It would be a lie to say that he doesn't feel sad to give it away now.

However, in order to completely resolve this matter, the thank you gift must be substantial. If possible, the Yu family does not want to have anything to do with the Fourth Prince.

Now everyone knows what the emperor is thinking. Once the fourth prince's marriage is settled, he will go to his fiefdom.

It is a foregone conclusion that the crown prince will ascend to the throne. If they become involved with the fourth prince, they will definitely be abandoned by the new emperor in the future, unless he is senile and confused!

The fourth prince held the teacup and sipped it slowly, but his eyes were always observing the expression of the old chief priest.

Seeing that the other party's words were respectful but his attitude was still distant and cold, he thought for a moment and replied:

"You are too polite, old sir. It is just a small favor from me, so I don't deserve any thanks.

Your thank-you gift is too valuable, and I cannot accept it."

The old priest waved his hands again and again.

“Your Highness, the Fourth Prince, do not need to refuse. If Your Highness does not need this ginseng, you can use it to nourish Concubine Rou.

I am not in good spirits, so I will not allow Your Highness to have dinner in my house."

After saying that, he picked up the teacup beside him.

The Fourth Prince's eyes flickered slightly. This old chief priest was so generous, it was obvious that he didn't want to have anything to do with him.

Humph, since I have set my eyes on the Yu family, then they have no say over it!

……

In the Third Prince's Mansion, Shangguan Chong woke up in high spirits. He walked out of the guest room, holding his rumbling stomach.

Immediately, a servant came quickly and said respectfully:

"I greet Master Shangguan. Our prince has asked you to have lunch with him in the East Courtyard after you wake up."

Shangguan Chong had a better impression of this future son-in-law. He was careful and proper in his work, and no one could find fault with him. So he smiled and nodded, and was led by the servant to the hall of the East Courtyard.

Someone had already notified the kitchen, and as soon as Shangguan Chong stepped into the hall, servants came with trays and began to serve the meal.

After spending so much time with Shangguan Qingyue, Xuanyuan Yan no longer had the habit of not talking while eating. After serving a bowl of lotus seed soup to his future father-in-law, he said directly:

"Uncle, you came to me in such a hurry, is it about donating money?"

Shangguan Chong was not surprised that his son-in-law could guess this, so he told him all his concerns.

Xuanyuan Yan listened while picking up some food for the other party.

"What do you think, uncle? More than 100,000 taels of silver is indeed not a small amount. The Queen Mother's appeal is indeed extraordinary.

Moreover, if my guess is correct, there will be people donating silver every year, and the amount will only increase.”

The food was very much to his liking, and since he was a little hungry anyway, Shangguan Chong enjoyed the meal very much, and then he became too lazy to think.

Besides, with such a capable son-in-law, why would he need to worry about anything? So he said shamelessly:

"Changqing, just tell your uncle what you think. After all, you are the owner of this academy."

Well, this braised lion's head tastes really good, fragrant and not greasy, much better than the one made by my own cook...

Xuanyuan Yan looked at Shangguan Chong who was immersed in the food with some amusement, and suddenly realized who their little girl inherited her foodie attribute from.

He shook his head helplessly and said:

"How about opening a bank? Let's call it Qingxin Bank."