After the eldest sister-in-law of a fishing family became a widow, her disabled younger brother-in-l

"I didn't dare to ask about his specific identity."

The servant thought for a moment and replied, "However, judging from their entourage, they are not from ordinary wealthy families; they are probably royalty."

Royal family? Those are incredibly important nobles.

The steward hesitated for a moment about whether to report this matter to his young mistress, but then thought that his young mistress was too busy taking care of herself these days, so he gave up the idea.

After a moment's thought, the steward said, "Since they are distinguished guests, have them served well and do not neglect them."

"Yes."

……

Meanwhile, Pei Jingchuan, who was anxiously waiting at the post station, finally saw the return of his adjutant, Wu Tianshi, who had gone to investigate the situation.

He immediately stepped forward and asked, "How is it? What's the situation? Have you been able to find out their identities?"

"Reporting to the general, those were Princess Huajin and her husband's carriages just now. They said the princess was accompanying this husband surnamed Xie back to his hometown."

Upon hearing that the prince consort's surname was Xie, Pei Jingchuan's face immediately darkened, and he paced back and forth.

The worst guess actually came true.

Seeing the strange expression on his face, Wu Tianshi, though unsure why he was reacting so strongly to the news about Princess Huajin, quickly reminded him, "General, don't forget, we still have a mission to complete..."

"You go down first."

Pei Jingchuan's face turned pale. Although Wu Tianshi wanted to say something but stopped himself, he didn't want to stay any longer and provoke Pei Jingchuan's bad luck. After much hesitation, he finally withdrew.

"boom!"

Pei Jingchuan slammed a punch into the wall.

The few cracks that appeared on the wall were enough to show the anger in his heart.

I thought Xie Yunqi had truly died on the battlefield, but I never expected that the general who saved the princess's life and caught her eye a few days ago was actually him!?

The thought of Yue'er still clinging to the Xie family for such a person filled Pei Jingchuan with pity for her. He had originally planned to immediately inform Jiang Yuyue of this news...

But then she thought of her icy attitude towards her today.

This caused Pei Jingchuan's eyes to dim instantly, and then he sighed deeply.

Pei Jingchuan didn't know why Yue'er was so hostile towards him now. Even though he was thinking of her, if he told her the news right after being rejected by her, wouldn't it make her suspicious?

What if Yue'er mistakenly thinks that she is deliberately using this news to retaliate against her rejection?

This conjecture made Pei Jingchuan hesitate. After thinking for a long time, he finally sat down helplessly, a bitter smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

……

At Tongfu Inn, all the staff were extremely busy preparing to welcome this distinguished guest from afar.

"Ouch."

A man dressed in a dark gold, narrow-sleeved brocade robe with a python pattern stepped into the inn, waving a folding fan in his hand. The cuffs of his robe were inlaid with flamboyant gold auspicious clouds. His every move exuded an undisguised air of nobility. Although he was handsome, there was a hint of calculation in the depths of his eyes, and the upturned corners of his mouth added a touch of frivolous playfulness.

"This Jinling City is indeed different. Even the inns are extraordinary, with such luxurious decorations that they pale in comparison to the inns in our capital."

Upon hearing this, the waiter quickly smiled and said, "As expected, this distinguished guest has excellent taste! Our Tongfu Inn is owned by the Jiang family, the richest family in Jiangnan. Naturally, we spare no expense in any aspect. Whether it's the various supplies in the inn or the food, we use only the best ingredients!"

"If you, sir, are dissatisfied with anything about our inn, please feel free to bring it up! I will certainly report it to you, and you, our manager, will do your best to make improvements until you are satisfied!"

Upon hearing this, the man in brocade nodded with satisfaction.

Princess Song Jinwan, who stepped into the inn behind him, immediately turned pale.

"When did Your Majesty's taste become so bad? I find this inn rather rustic. Although it uses fine things, there are too many of them. Being greedy for more has made you lose sight of what's important."

Song Jinwan's tone was filled with undisguised disgust, "No matter how good the inns in Jinling City are, they can never compare to those in our capital."

The man whom Song Jinwan called her "Imperial Brother" was none other than Prince Ning, Song Yunming.

Song Yunming remained noncommittal about her words, while Song Jinwan grew angrier the more she thought about it.

After Xie Yunqi confessed to marrying a woman in Jiangnan, Song Jinwan sent people back to investigate.

You wouldn't believe it until you investigate. It turns out that the woman Xie Yunqi married was the daughter of the Jiang family, the richest family in Jiangnan. In addition, the Jiang family woman was also a famous beauty in Jiangnan!

Although she hadn't seen what this Jiang family girl actually looked like, the mere mention of her name filled her with resentment.

"You certainly know how to pick a location."

Song Jinwan glanced sideways at Xie Yunqi, who remained silent to the side, and suddenly sneered, "Of all the inns in Jinling City, you just happened to choose one on the Jiang family's territory. Could it be that you're still thinking about your past relationship with her?!"

Xie Yunqi's expression changed, and he immediately waved his hand to distance himself from the situation.

"Do not……"

Prince Ning, Song Yunming, then offered an explanation on his behalf.

“Sister, you’ve misunderstood Brother Yunqi. It was I who inquired and learned that Tongfu Inn was the most famous in Jinling, which is why I chose this place to stay. It has nothing to do with him.”

"Besides, Yun Qi was the one who suggested returning to Jinling this time. He came back to deal with his wife. How could there be any old feelings involved?"

Song Yunming said casually, "My sister is pregnant now, so she needs to change her fiery temper. It wouldn't be good if she upset the baby in her belly."

After hearing this, Song Jinwan's expression improved somewhat. She glanced at Xie Yunqi and then sat down on her own.

Seeing that Prince Ning had come to his rescue, Xie Yunqi breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly called to the waiter beside him, "Why aren't you serving the dishes yet?"

Since Xie Yunqi's right arm was crippled, and after his marriage in Jiangnan was exposed, Song Jinwan's attitude towards him was not as good as before. In order to show Song Jinwan his feelings, it was indeed his own initiative to return to Jinling to deal with Jiang Yuyue's matter.

After all, if this matter is not resolved, his position as the imperial son-in-law will remain unstable for a long time. It would be better to act decisively and resolve this matter as soon as possible.

However, this was not Xie Yunqi's only purpose in returning to Jinling.

With his manhood crippled, relying solely on Song Jinwan would certainly not be enough. Xie Yunqi possessed memories of his previous life, having failed in his attempt to seize the throne in his previous existence. He understood the reasons behind this, and his purpose in returning this time was to work with the Prince of Ning to eliminate that unstable factor.

If this matter is successfully accomplished, he will be a meritorious official of Prince Ning!

If I could also use Prince Ning's influence to reinstate his father, I would have another ally in the court!