The grass in the factory should be plucked

Chapter 395 Storytelling

After dealing with Mongolia, Jiang Li started thinking about the Jurchens.

After returning to the mansion, Xie Changan handed her a secret letter.

"The intelligence collected from the Jurchens."

Jiang Li was overjoyed, threw herself into his arms and kissed him on the lips.

"The one who understands me is my husband!"

Xie Changan hugged her and chuckled, "I heard that our prince was killing people everywhere today, so majestic."

Jiang Li was surprised and asked, "Did it reach your ears so quickly?"

Xie Changan laughed and said, "Not only have I heard about it, but even the storytellers in teahouses and taverns have started telling stories about how Prince Jing'an made the Jurchen Prime Minister so angry that he vomited blood and fainted at the negotiation table, and how he killed all the Jurchen envoys without leaving a single piece of armor!"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "I will go to the teahouse to listen tomorrow too."

As she spoke, she opened the secret letter and read it carefully.

"Prince Rui and Empress Dowager Xiao have a secret affair?"

Jiang Li was surprised. She didn't expect that this man was quite skilled in dealing with women!

"Yes, the Jurchen emperor is still young, and Empress Dowager Xiao is ruling the country from behind the scenes."

Xie Changan said, "After receiving the letter from the Great Chu Kingdom, Queen Mother Xiao ordered that Prince Rui must be rescued and brought back to the country at all costs."

It seems that Empress Dowager Xiao really has deep feelings for Prince Rui.

"The Jurchen Emperor is actually the ninth prince? He's only fourteen this year?"

Jiang Li was quite surprised. How did the Ninth Prince become the emperor, surpassing his eight elder brothers?

"I heard that the Ninth Prince ascended the throne because of Prince Rui's support."

Jiang Li chuckled and said, "The Ninth Prince, could he be the illegitimate child of him and Empress Dowager Xiao?"

Xie Changan's eyes gleamed, "It's very likely. When the Ninth Prince was born, the Jurchen Emperor was already fifty."

Another bloody palace drama!

Jiang Li's eyes sparkled. It seemed that she was going to meet Prince Rui.

That "confession letter" written to Su Mei might come in handy!

"What evil idea do you have?"

Seeing her sly smile, Xie Changan couldn't help but scratch her little nose.

Jiang Li smiled and said, "Brother Chang'an, send someone to deliver two books to Prince Rui, "The Chivalrous Beggar Chang Aotian" and "The New Legend of the Mirror Monster."

Xie Changan smiled: "Xiao Xiaosheng is going to publish a new book again?"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "It all depends on what Prince Rui chooses."

The next day, Prince Rui, who was under house arrest, received two books sent by Prince Jing'an, who told him to read them to relieve his boredom.

Prince Rui was immediately alarmed. He had also heard of these two books. Both were written by several writers under the instruction of Prince Jing'an.

With a book called "The Chivalrous Beggar Chang Aotian", she successfully dismantled the Secret Door, separated the Beggars' Gang from the Secret Door, and used it for her own purposes.

He also used a book called "The New Legend of the Mirror Demon" to thwart the conspiracy of the Qinglian Sect and put an end to the rebellion caused by the Qinglian Sect leader due to the drought.

When he heard about these things, he was also very impressed. This queen used the public opinion warfare to perfection!

What does it mean that she had these two books sent to me?

Could it be that she wants to use the same old trick again?

The next day, Jiang Li, accompanied by Xie Changan, came to visit Prince Rui.

"Your Majesty and the Duke are so busy with all sorts of things every day, how could you find some free time today to come and see me, a prisoner?"

Jiang Li smiled slightly: "I still have to show my hospitality as a host."

Prince Rui said calmly: "I heard that the Great Chu has always been hospitable, but the way they entertain guests is really unbearable."

Princess Jiang Li said with a smile, "I'm sorry for not being nice enough. How about I read a passage to Prince Rui as an apology?"

Storytelling? Prince Rui narrowed his eyes slightly. What was she up to?

"It is my honor, and I am all ears."

Jiang Li cleared his throat and continued, "In the previous dynasty, there was a general who guarded the border. He had a very beautiful daughter. When this young lady was waiting to be married, she accidentally met the prince of the enemy country, and the two fell in love with each other..."

She told the story of Su Mei and Prince Rui vividly.

Prince Rui was furious. The letter really fell into her hands!

He remained calm and smiled coldly: "I never thought that the dignified Prince Jing'an would become a gentleman on the beam!"

Jiang Li pretended to be surprised: "Why did Prince Rui say that?"

Prince Rui said calmly, "Your Highness, do you think you can control me with that thing?"

He glanced at the books "The Chivalrous Beggar Chang Aotian" and "The New Legend of the Mirror Demon" placed on the table, and said with a smile: "If Your Majesty wants to write a book about that young lady, you can do it. However, I want to remind Your Majesty..."

His smile deepened, "The one who killed that young lady's family was not the prince of the enemy country, but the emperor who took the young lady into his harem!"

Jiang Li smiled and said, "There is a sequel to this story. Prince Rui, do you want to hear it?"

Prince Rui's eyelids twitched, and he had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but he remained calm: "I would like to hear the details."

"The prince of the enemy country killed the general's family by borrowing a knife, and was then granted the title of prince. Although he had made great contributions, he did not win the favor of his father and lost in the battle for the throne. After his brother ascended the throne, the prince took an extreme approach and actually had an affair with the emperor's sister-in-law, and got pregnant..."

"Ridiculous! This is complete nonsense!"

Prince Rui couldn't remain calm this time. How did she know those private matters of the harem?

Jiang Li and Xie Changan looked at each other. Judging from Prince Rui’s reaction, it was ninety percent likely true!

She pretended to be surprised: "Why did Prince Rui react so strongly? I hereby declare that this matter is completely fabricated by me. It is purely fictional. Any similarities are coincidental!"

Xie Changan couldn't help but smile.

Prince Rui was choked by her words and almost couldn't breathe.

Jiang Li continued, "I haven't finished yet. After my brother passed away, the Ninth Prince ascended the throne with the support of the Prince. This Ninth Prince is the illegitimate son of the Prince and the Emperor's sister-in-law..."

Prince Rui's face turned pale: "What do you want?"

Jiang Li smiled slightly and picked up "The Chivalrous Beggar Chang Aotian" and "The New Legend of the Mirror Demon" that he had placed on the table.

"These two books were written by the famous writer Xiao Xiaosheng from Da Chu. On the day the new books were released, all major bookstores sold out."

"With the help of storytellers and major opera troupes, the Beggar Knight and the Mirror Monster are known to everyone in the Great Chu. As far as I know, even the Jurchens and Mongols are spreading their legends."

"One is admired by everyone, the other is despised by everyone."

"Do you think that if Xiao Xiaosheng publishes a new book and writes a biography of this prince, will it cause a sensation?"

"Since I cannot be the emperor, I will let my son be the emperor! This is such an exciting book, I am also looking forward to it..."

"Don't you just want Changbai Mountain? Here you go!"

Prince Rui was furious.

If this book were to be spread to the Jurchens, his son might lose his throne!

Prince Rui was well aware of the power of rumors. For this kind of thing, his political enemies could use it to kill him without even any evidence!

For example, General Su back then!

Princess Jiang Li smiled and said, "Prince Rui, haven't you heard? The price of sweet potatoes has gone up."

She said word by word, "Da Chu not only wants Changbai Mountain, but also Heilongjiang!"

Prince Rui's eyes were red with anger: "Don't even think about it!"