Everyone looked puzzled, and continued to ask, "Girl, what does this workshop do? What specific work does it do?"

Although they participated in the construction, they did not know what to build.

Jiang Nianwei knew that they still had doubts in their hearts: "You can bring the women in your family to visit, and then you will know exactly what to do here."

Everyone agreed: "Okay, then we'll trouble you, young lady."

Chunyu has been supervising here for several months. Now that the task has been completed and the young lady has returned safely, he can't help but feel happy.

And Jiang Nianwei also told her another piece of news, "Zhuang Qiuhe's family is dead."

Chun Yu heard this, and felt relieved, but also had some complicated emotions. She carefully observed Jiang Nianwei's expression, "Miss, what happened to them?"

Jiang Nianwei responded lightly: "There was an accident and it was burned beyond recognition."

Chun Yu sighed: "I really didn't expect it."

Looking back to the past, the Yuanshan Marquis Mansion was so glorious, with so many visitors and so much splendor. Who could have expected that it would end up in such a miserable end.

If you think about it carefully, isn't this just the cycle of cause and effect, and you're reaping what you sow?

If she had chosen to stay with them, would her own ending have been the same? Chun Yu couldn't help but feel scared.

Jiang Nianwei suddenly asked, "Do you feel any regret for staying with me?"

Chun Yu heard this and trembled slightly, as if she was about to kneel down to show her loyalty. "My lady has been very kind to me. If you hadn't helped me that day, I might not have lived to see Yazhou. How could I regret it? Now, I have a stable life and no worries about food and clothing. I am also grateful that my lady always cares about me. Chun Yu is very satisfied with her life."

Jiang Nianwei helped her up. "I just mentioned it casually, but I didn't expect it would make you so nervous. You are really conscientious and responsible in your position as supervisor, and you have done an excellent job. I am very satisfied with you. That's why I have the idea of ​​asking you to help me supervise the affairs of another workshop. I am asking this because I am worried that you are overworked. Can your body still bear it?"

Chun Yu smiled absentmindedly: "Of course I can handle it."

"You and Taozhi are my close friends, so I will not treat you unfairly. Whether you want to get married or stay with me to help, I will support you. There is just one thing. If you find a man you like, you must bring him to me. I will check for you and make sure you find a good match, not an unlucky one."

Chunyu only felt her eyes moist. She had stayed with Zhuang Qiuhe for many years without receiving a single word of personal touch from her.

But Jiang Nianwei is a completely different person...

"Miss, how can I be so worthy as to ...

Chunyu was sold to a marquis's mansion by her parents when she was young. She had gone through many hardships and tasted the cold and warmth before she finally climbed to the position of a head maid.

It was not until she came to the Jiang family that she realized that being a maid could be respected, understood, and treated equally.

This made her feel grateful but also fearful. She took every step carefully, fearing that the young lady would one day think she was useless and dismiss her. Then she... would really be left without a home.

Jiang Nianwei's eyes were gentle: "How can you be so modest? Your ability is obvious to all. Building a workshop is a troublesome thing. You manage it in an orderly manner. There are many things to do in the future. I am afraid that I will have to trouble you more frequently."

When she left, she left some silver to Chunyu, asking him to buy the things he needed.

Now she carefully looked through the account book, and every expenditure was recorded clearly by Chunyu, which not only made her worry-free, but also saved a lot of expenses invisibly.

Chunyu blushed slightly, lowered her head modestly, and said softly: "Miss, you are too kind. These are all my duties and not worth mentioning."

Jiang Nianwei looked up at the sky, where the sunset glowed like a brocade. "Well, don't underestimate yourself. I can't leave you now. It's almost time. Let's go back to Baihua Tower first."

……

The moment Jing Zhuo stepped over the threshold, he saw Li Kun sitting upright in the room, with a man standing beside him. He had a stern face and was wearing a green shirt. His back was as straight as a pine tree, and there seemed to be a faint chill lingering around him.

Jing Zhuo thought to himself that this visit was not at the right time, and was about to retreat quietly and look for another opportunity to visit again.

Li Kun just caught her leaving and said, "You've come at the right time! Come, let me introduce you to an extraordinary person."

Jing Zhuo had no choice but to retract his steps. His eyes swept across the man in green, secretly trying to figure out his identity.

Li Kun introduced with a smile: "This is Lord Wei Songhan who has come all the way from the capital. He has been entrusted with the important task of invigilating the examination. Lord Wei is knowledgeable and has a unique vision. You must perform well and don't let Lord Wei down."

Jing Zhuo bowed politely, and saw that this man had a chilly aura, as if he was keeping people at a distance. It was obvious that he was not someone he could easily make friends with.

"It is my great honor to meet Lord Wei. I am overjoyed."

Wei Songhan glanced at him expressionlessly and responded indifferently, obviously not taking the courtesy to heart.

Then, he turned to Li Kun who was standing beside him and said in a steady voice, "Master Li, I'll trouble you to take care of the following matters. I still have some important matters to deal with, so I can't stay for long. I will take my leave now."

After saying this, he nodded slightly, turned and left.

Li Kun just breathed a sigh of relief, a look of relief appearing on his face.

"I thought I could easily make some money from this job, but I didn't expect Wei Songhan to be so strict. Brother Jing, why did you come here specially?"

Jing Zhuo felt it was difficult to speak, but he still wanted to try his best: "It's like this, Brother Li, I have a friend who is preparing to take the college entrance examination, and there are some things that I would like you to help with."

He lowered his voice and slowly told the story. Li Kun's expression changed slightly, and a hint of hesitation inadvertently appeared between his brows, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

Seeing this, Jing Zhuo continued softly, "If this goes well, I would like to add two more carefully drawn drawings as an extra reward."

Li Kun hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "I can handle the body search, but once you step into the examination room, everything will be out of my control."

"understand."

Jing Zhuo's two drawings can bring huge benefits, and Li Kun is willing to take the risk for it.

Li Kun showed a bitter look on his face. "Just imagine, if Wei Songhan hadn't intervened, it would have been easy to give the answer directly, and the benefits would be immeasurable. However, this person has always been impartial, honest, and incorruptible. It is not easy to deal with him. It is not easy to serve Brother Jing today. If it weren't for our friendship, I would never easily agree to such a difficult matter."

"In this case, I will rely on you, Brother Li."

Li Kun thought that he wanted to help others cheat, but in fact Jing Zhuo just wanted to help Jiang Siyu escape the body search so as to conceal her identity as a woman.

……

Aunt Liu has already prepared a large table of delicious food in the private room, and everyone gathered here today to welcome Jiang Nianwei.

The only regret was that A Zhao and Duan Yun were not there. Thinking of A Zhao, Jiang Nianwei felt lost and couldn't help but touch the hairpin on her head.

Wei Qing showed extraordinary talent in the management of Baihualou. The accounts were clear and the profits were considerable. Yunniang's tailor shop was also getting better and better. Everything seemed to be developing in a good direction.

Jiang Nianwei unconsciously raised her glass and drank repeatedly, but she had the rare ability to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. Even though she drank a lot of wine, the lingering worry in her heart was still heavy and had not been alleviated at all.

It was not until everyone had dispersed that Jing Zhuo told Jiang Nianwei the good news, "Nianwei, I have already figured out what you asked me to do. It should be fine. Let your sister relax and stop worrying."

"So fast?" This incident finally made her feel a little happier.

"The things you entrusted to me should naturally be done faster."

As for giving Li Kun those extra blueprints, in the end the firearms they made went into their own pockets, so they made no loss either way.

Jiang Nianwei looked up and shouted towards the ceiling, "Yuwenlong, you don't have to hide anymore. I have prepared delicious food for you in the kitchen. Go eat first. I have something to discuss with my family."

Yuwen Long immediately understood what she meant. He jumped down quickly and his figure flashed past.

Jing Zhuo's face was filled with disbelief: "Could it be that from the beginning to the end, there has been a pair of eyes in the dark, silently watching our every move?"

"This is the person A Zhao left behind. Besides, Yuwen Long is also very capable. We still have many important tasks in the future, so you can rest assured to hand them over to him."

Jing Zhuo couldn't help but start to wonder, "Who is this Ah Zhao, and why is there such a master around him?"

She thought about it and couldn't help but tease, "Speaking of which, it's rare to have such a thoughtful heart. He actually thought of keeping someone to protect you. It shows that he always has a place for you in his heart. If he really has a prominent family background and is handsome, it's not a loss to recruit him as a son-in-law."

Jiang Nianwei naturally knew that there was something behind her words. "Even if Ah Zhao is not a rich man, I will not despise him. I can also do business and make money. I have as much money as him, and I also have the ability to protect him."

Jing Zhuo smiled lightly and praised: "This is true. When I first met you, I knew that you were an independent woman with a strong will. I admire you."

Thinking back to when they were in modern times, Jiang Nianwei was alone and never relied on anyone else for anything. She looked independent and free and easy.

"Each each other."

As Jiang Nianwei's thoughts turned, a layer of haze covered her heart, and her thoughts drifted away.

"What worries me most right now is the war that is raging all over the country. Ah Zhao is in the middle of it and his safety is uncertain. Every time I think of this, my heart feels like a heavy stone pressing down on my chest and I can't let it go."

Jing Zhuo stroked his chin lightly, his eyes flashing with depth, "Since the secret guard beside you is A Zhao's subordinate, there should be a way to contact him, right? Why don't you try to knock him down?"

Jiang Nianwei nodded: "I will ask him for information later."

Yuwen Long was enjoying the delicious food that the kitchen had prepared for him. The corners of his mouth lifted unconsciously, "Miss Jiang is still thinking of me."

Just now, when he was hiding on the beam, the tempting aroma surrounded him and made him drool.

When he stuffed the chicken leg into his mouth again, he suddenly looked up and saw Jiang Nianwei standing in front of him. He was shocked and spoke hastily: "Jiang, Miss Jiang... why are you here?"

Jiang Nianwei smiled, but her eyes were full of meaning, "If it tastes good, eat more."

Yuwen Long noticed that Jiang Nianwei was staring at him intently, and he knew that she must have come to ask him something: "Miss Jiang, is there anything I can help you with?"

Jiang Nianwei's eyes moved slightly, and she finally opened her mouth: "I want to know...how do you and A Zhao usually contact each other?"

Yuwen Long let out a long breath, a look of relief flashing across his face. "Everyone in the world uses pigeons as messengers, but it's different in our mansion. The young master has loved eagles since he was young, and he has invented a unique way to train eagles. We rely on eagles to deliver messages. According to the time, I should be able to receive the young master's letter by now."

He also found it strange. The eagles in the palace were well-trained and should have been able to keenly detect his whereabouts.

The day for delivering the letter would only be advanced, never delayed. I couldn't help feeling a little worried, but I didn't dare mention it to Miss Jiang, for fear that she would worry.

Yuwen Long could only comfort her: "It may be because this place is remote that it took some time. Don't worry, young lady."

These words did not serve as a comfort, and Jiang Nianwei felt even heavier in her heart.

……

Youzhou, Yilan Pass.

After Baili Zhao arrived here, he quickly figured out the situation. The two sides were originally in a stalemate, but now he took the lead in launching an attack and divided his forces into three groups to carry out the attack secretly, which could have caught the other side off guard.

But the enemy seemed to have foreseen the situation and had already withdrawn, leaving them empty-handed and leaving behind Baili Zhao's carefully planned offensive.

This march consumed a large amount of food and fodder, so the army had to stop temporarily and wait for reinforcements from the rear to arrive with new supplies. The soldiers had to reorganize themselves before they could continue to move forward.

It had only been two or three days since he returned and the news had been made, but the carefully planned secret had already been quietly leaked.

Baili Zhao sat in deep thought, his heart in turmoil. He thought to himself that there must be an undercurrent in the Chihuo Army, and there must be a traitor lurking in the dark like a poisonous snake, waiting for them, just waiting for the critical moment to deliver a fatal blow.

The only way now is to find the traitor and eliminate him, so that their battle plan can proceed smoothly.

He never had the chance to meet Xie Jiajun, and therefore had no chance to meet Jiang Nianwei's second brother Jiang Lixuan.

Baili Zhao finally had some free time. He picked up his pen, dipped it in ink, and carefully tied the letter to the leg of the well-trained eagle beside him. "You know where this letter should be sent. Go find Yuwen Long!"

The eagle circled in the air for a few times, then flew away with the letter tied to its leg until it disappeared.

At this moment, Zheng Changkong stepped into the tent quickly and reported in a deep voice: "Your Highness Prince Yu, the spies reported that we have discovered the whereabouts of the enemy. Now, our army is facing a choice: should we act decisively and pursue the victory; or should we hold on to this place and wait for the right time and place to change? Please give your instructions, Your Highness."

Although Baili Zhao's memory was fuzzy, his feeling when facing a crisis was still the same as before, and his intuition was sharp. "This matter is strange and hidden. If we blindly pursue, we may fall into the trap set by the enemy. We need to act with caution."

……

After Jiang Nianwei arranged the affairs of Yazhou, A Zhao's safety became her concern day and night.

According to what Yuwenlong said, the letter was seven days late. Could something have happened to him?

Jiang Nianwei took out the map of Dasheng, examined it carefully, and chose the best route.

If she rushed to Youzhou now, riding as fast as lightning, even at the fastest speed, it would take more than a month to arrive. She didn't know whether she would be able to make it in time.

While busy arranging the affairs of the workshop, she also began to prepare to set out from here and rush to Yilan Pass in Youzhou.

If I don't go, I will feel uneasy, not only worrying about Ah Zhao, but also worrying about the destruction of my country and my family; if I go, I will have no regrets even if it means going through wind and rain.

But before going, you must bring some things with you to ensure victory in this battle.

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