The Regent's Concubine is Crazy

At this moment, the queen's trusted nanny hurried in, breaking the tense atmosphere in the courtyard. Nanny Wang was the queen's right-hand man. She was always known for her strictness, and at this moment, her face showed a bit of anxiety. She announced loudly: "The queen has ordered that the fifth princess return to the palace immediately!" Her voice was loud and powerful, as if carrying the queen's majesty and command.

Shangguan Ziling looked up after hearing this. Her hand, which had been tightly holding the powder, also silently put the powder back into the space.

Shangguan Ziling originally wanted Jun Wanting to go up to her and drug her to punish her, but when she saw the Queen's men coming, she thought Jun Wanting would not continue to make trouble.

"Master, this stupid woman is so lucky."

"It doesn't matter. There will be plenty of opportunities to deal with her. If something happens when she returns to the palace from the Prime Minister's Mansion, that would not be good and would inevitably arouse suspicion."

After hearing what Nanny Wang said, Jun Wanting turned around and saw Nanny Wang approaching her and leaning over to whisper a few words.

After Jun Wanting heard this, the anger on her face became even more intense. She glared at Shangguan Ziling angrily, then turned around and left unwillingly.

With Jun Wanting's departure, the atmosphere in Jiangzi Courtyard gradually eased.

Xia Yu and Chun Xiao looked at the fifth princess's back as she disappeared into the distance, their faces filled with indignation.

Xia Yu couldn't help but complain: "Miss, this Fifth Princess is too much. Princesses are so great..."

The maids and servants around also looked aggrieved. They talked a lot and expressed their dissatisfaction and condemnation of Jun Wanting's behavior.

Shangguan Ziling watched all this, she waved her hand, signaling everyone to disperse, and said: "Okay, disperse, do what you need to do."

Xia Yu was a little annoyed. He looked at Shangguan Ziling and asked, "Miss, why are you so calm?"

Shangguan Ziling heard this, turned around and looked at Xia Yu, smiled and said: "She is just a brainless, stupid princess, don't take it to heart, just get angry at yourself."

After saying that, Shangguan Ziling turned around and returned to her room. The sunlight shone through the window onto the ground, creating mottled shadows. Shangguan Ziling lay lazily on the small couch, closing her eyes to rest, as if she was in a peaceful world. It was still cool inside the room, but it was too hot outside.

Xia Yu stood at the door, looking at Shangguan Ziling's back, feeling deeply moved. She couldn't help but say to Chunxiao beside her: "Chunxiao, have you noticed that the eldest lady's temper has become better and better?"

However, Qiu Kui's eyes twitched, and she thought: The eldest lady is just smart now, not impulsive, it's not her temper! She felt that if Nanny Wang hadn't come, the eldest lady would have beaten the fifth princess.

Shangguan Zirun and Shangguan Dong did not rush over immediately after learning that the Fifth Princess was furious in the Crimson Purple Courtyard.

They wanted to see if she could handle this emergency properly. They knew that similar incidents would occur again and again in the future, and they could not always be by her side, so she had to learn to deal with it independently.

When Shangguan Zirun heard the news that the Queen's trusted nanny had taken the fifth princess away, he rushed to the Jiangziyuan with concern.

As soon as he entered the Crimson Purple Courtyard, he saw that the maids and servants in the courtyard were all busy, as if they were not affected by the previous conflict.

Shangguan Zirun walked into the room and saw Shangguan Ziling lying on the couch. She looked relaxed and at ease, as if everything that had just happened had nothing to do with her.

This surprised Shangguan Zirun a little, but at the same time he was proud of her calmness and composure. His sister no longer acted impulsively, but became more calm and composed.

Shangguan Zirun looked around and noticed an ice basin in the room. This reminded him of the scorching heat outside, while his sister's room was unusually cool. He smiled and said, "My sister knows how to enjoy herself. On this hot summer day, her room is quite cool."

Shangguan Ziling heard her brother's voice and slowly opened her eyes. She looked at Shangguan Zirun with intimacy and dependence in her eyes. She also smiled and responded, "Brother."

Shangguan Ziling sat up slowly, with a confident smile on her face. She looked at Shangguan Zirun and said softly, "Brother, I have a way to make ice, so you can enjoy the coolness of summer." Her voice revealed a sense of mystery and expectation, as if she was sharing a secret.

Shangguan Zirun was shocked when he heard this. He stared at Shangguan Ziling with wide eyes and asked in disbelief, "Oh? Sister, you said making ice?"

Shangguan Ziling explained: "Saltpeter is a mineral containing nitrate ions, which can be extracted by dissolving and recrystallizing. When saltpeter is dissolved in water, it absorbs a large amount of heat, which can quickly reduce the water temperature to below the freezing point, thus making ice cubes."

Shangguan Zirun listened to her sister's explanation, her heart filled with admiration and amazement.

After listening to his sister's explanation, Shangguan Zirun fell into deep thought. He realized that this method of making ice was not only unique but also had extremely high practical value, and saltpeter was controlled.

However, he also understood that if such technology fell into the hands of others, it might cause unnecessary disputes and troubles. Therefore, he solemnly said to Shangguan Ziling: "Sister, this method cannot be told to others."

Their Prime Minister's Mansion did store some ice in the winter, and he thought the ice in his sister's room was taken out of the ice cellar. He didn't expect that it was the method of making ice developed by his sister. He didn't need to ask his sister where the saltpeter came from. It must have been given to her by the Regent. He could guess it.

Shangguan Ziling immediately understood her brother's intention after hearing this. She nodded solemnly, indicating that she would keep this secret.

Shangguan Zirun was very pleased to see his sister was so sensible. He patted his sister's head and said softly, "Sister, you are getting smarter." His words were full of admiration and pride for his sister.

Shangguan Zirun paused, as if thinking about how to phrase it. He raised his head, looked deeply at Shangguan Ziling, and finally said, "Sister, do you know about the rumors outside?"

Shangguan Ziling smiled slightly and interrupted her brother: "Brother, don't worry, I don't care about these rumors." Her voice was calm and firm, like a clear spring flowing through her heart, washing away all the troubles and worries.

Shangguan Zirun looked at his sister's eyes, and a warm current surged in his heart. His sister is now strong and independent, smart and wise.

Shangguan Zirun gently patted the back of her sister's hand and said softly, "Sister, I believe you can handle everything. No matter what difficulties or setbacks you encounter, my father and I will always be by your side and support you. My father and I will always have your back."

"Yes, I know, brother." Shangguan Ziling nodded.

"Then I'll go back first, and we'll have dinner together in the evening," said Shangguan Zirun.

Shangguan Ziling watched Shangguan Zirun leave.

Shangguan Ziling continued to lie there leisurely.