The concubine pretends to be obedient, the sinister prince's favorite

The weather was getting colder and colder. Jiang Li lay on the rocking chair in the yard, rocking carelessly.

The courtyard was filled with sunshine at noon, which made people feel warm.

It has been a few days since she returned from Wujiang, and she feels very relieved to leave the B&B to Mu Nan.

Now she just needs to be a hands-off boss and live a leisurely and comfortable life.

But compared to her, Li Jinyuan is a little busy.

Since returning to Beijing, the man was trapped in the imperial study by the emperor as soon as he left the court, and it was always midnight when he returned.

Jiang Li was actually quite happy about this. Without the man's tossing and turning at night, she slept more soundly.

"Princess, let me change your hot water bottle. This one is cold."

"it is good."

Liusu brought over a hotter one, and Jiang Li held it in her arms, not feeling the cold at all.

"I heard from Qi Yu today that Southern Xinjiang has been making moves towards Beichen's border. Not only the prince, but even the master has been busy in the imperial study all day long."

Hearing the sound, Jiang Li narrowed her eyes slightly. The sun in the sky was too dazzling for her to see clearly.

"Southern Xinjiang? Didn't Dad pacify the border with Southern Xinjiang before returning to Beijing?"

"That's true, but Qi Yu said that the emperor of Southern Xinjiang is extremely ambitious. They have limited land and resources, so they will never be satisfied with this. They have coveted the city of Beichen for a long time."

Jiang Li slowed down the rocking of the rocking chair, trying to search for some information about southern Xinjiang in the original owner's memory.

But her mind was about to smoke, and her memories were mostly of Li Junlin and the humiliation she endured at the hands of Shen Ping...

Jiang Li leaned back in her chair with her head raised, and let out a deep breath.

"Is the fight starting now?"

The girl's voice was deep. If a fight really broke out, that would be the worst outcome.

Whether winning or losing, it is the people who suffer in the end.

"not yet."

"But Qi Yu said it should be soon."

Jiang Li suddenly jumped up from the rocking chair, her almond-shaped eyes narrowed like a little fox, and her gaze fell on Liusu. Her eyes were so deep that the latter couldn't help swallowing.

"Why, what's wrong...why are you looking at me like that, Princess?"

"You mentioned Qi Yu. Are you close to him?"

Because of the sachet incident last time, Jiang Li hasn't been nice to Qi Yu for a long time.

So, in order to atone for his sins, this guy followed Li Jinyuan's orders and went to her Yuchun Palace every day. This back and forth actually made him and Liusu closer...

The little maidservant seemed to have her thoughts guessed by someone, and her face turned red in an instant, revealing the shyness of a little woman.

"Nothing very good...just a few words."

Seeing her like this, Jiang Li couldn't understand anything and could only sigh and shake her head.

Alas, a girl cannot be kept at home when she grows up...

only,

"You still have to be careful. This kid has a lot of little thoughts. Don't let him lead you astray."

Liusu stared blankly at her princess, and after a while, she nodded.

"I understand, Princess."

……

Another half month has passed in a flash.

The situation in Beichen and Nanjiang became increasingly tense. Similarly, when Lin Qingtang came to visit Jiang Li that day, he also brought her a special news.

"Ji Qingwan is getting married!?"

Jiang Li widened her eyes. She didn't think Li Junlin would marry her, so she was a little surprised for a moment.

Lin Qingtang held melon seeds in one hand and excitedly shared gossip with her good sisters, her mouth never stopping.

"Yeah! I was surprised at first too! And you'd never guess who she's marrying."

The girl kept the secret and successfully piqued Jiang Li's interest.

"Who is it?"

Lin Qingtang spat out the melon seed shells in his mouth, leaned closer to her, and said in shock.

"The wealthy merchants in the south of the city, the tea sellers, are all over fifty this year!"

"The family already has five concubines. The wife died last year, so it's just a coincidence that Ji Qingwan got this position this year."

Jiang Li's eyes widened in shock, and her red lips parted slightly.

Would Ji Qingwan really be willing to marry an old man like this...?

"She was unwilling but had no choice. Such a scandal was exposed and known to everyone. The emperor was furious and broke off the engagement in front of all the civil and military ministers. It also implicated Master Ji. In his rage, he would definitely find someone who would maximize his benefits to marry his daughter off."

"But this prince is really cruel, showing no mercy at all..."

Jiang Li nodded. As an egoist like Li Junlin, he only cared about his own interests.

"When did they get married?"

Jiang Li looked at Lin Qingtang curiously, she didn't hear anything at all.

"Two days ago, one's chastity was ruined, and the other got married for the second time. The Jiang family didn't plan to make a big deal about it, otherwise it would be a laughing stock."

Jiang Li was biting melon seeds. She was really surprised by this news for a long time.

Lin Qingtang continued to pick melon seeds with a calm expression. She did not have a trace of sympathy for Ji Qingwan's ending.

When she thought about how she had tried to go to the Lin residence and ask Lin Ci to marry her the day before her wedding, she became even more furious.

Before the incident, she acted like a high and noble goddess, treating her brother like a dog.

Now that she is notorious, she wants her brother to be the scapegoat and marry her. She is so beautiful.

Fortunately, Lin Ci came to his senses and did not agree to see her. In the end, she had to step in and drive her out of the Lin Mansion.

"By the way, Tangtang, has General Lin already set off for the southern border?"

"Ah."

As soon as the war was mentioned, Lin Qingtang's smiling face suddenly became serious.

It's not just about worrying about the people, but more importantly, it's about missing my father.

"Those shameless people in southern Xinjiang are becoming increasingly rampant. The troops stationed in the small border town are simply not enough to resist their constant provocations. If peace talks fail, we can only resolve the issue through force."

"My father and your brother are the first to go out on the expedition this time. General Jiang's old injuries from his last return have not healed yet, so he still needs to recuperate in the capital."

Jiang Li pursed her red lips and looked serious.

My brother has been fighting on the battlefield beside my father since he was young, so he will definitely be fine. I just hope they can finish the war and return soon...

"I heard that the person leading the troops in Southern Xinjiang this time is the emperor's youngest son. Although he's young, he's ruthless and decisive, and he's also a ruthless person. I'm afraid he's going to be a tough one to deal with..."

Lin Qingtang spoke with worry. This time, without her mother, she and Lin Ci were by her side. She wondered if her father could get used to it...

For generations, both men and women in their Lin family have been brave warriors who have gone to the battlefield. Even Song Zhihua, who married into the Lin family, is proficient in tactics and often accompanies General Lin.

It was the first time that Jiang Li saw the usually carefree Lin Qingtang looking so worried and anxious, and she couldn't help but pat her shoulder to comfort her.

"Don't worry, they will return victoriously."