boyutpedia Chapter 229 I'll mention your name next time
Chapter 229 I'll mention your name next time
I want to give this to my benefactor to repay her for saving my life.
Everyone present was stunned by this sudden scene. Zhai Yun was also stunned and stood there. If she hadn't seen the freshman next to her winking at her, she really wouldn't have been able to keep up with the situation!
Zhai Yunxin was truly heartbroken. Was she really going to give away something so expensive for free?
Zhai Yun almost burst into tears. "So it was you, Lao Li! You've done so well for yourself!"
When the shopkeeper heard Zhai Yun address him as Old Li, his face twitched, but he was still moved to tears. "If it weren't for your life-saving grace back then, I wouldn't be where I am today."
After saying that, the shopkeeper put the packaged jewelry into Zhai Yun's arms. Zhai Yun didn't want to accept it, but since she had already put on an act and so many people were watching, she had no choice but to take it.
The merchant woman turned green with anger upon seeing this, while Consort Tian snatched the male concubine from Zhai Yun's arms and happily hugged her.
Finally, the shopkeeper, with tears streaming down his face, saw Zhai Yun to the door, telling her that she could just ask for anything she needed next time. Zhai Yun felt a pang of heartache.
Sweet Concubine was overjoyed, "I never knew you had this kind of connection with the shopkeeper. Next time you come, just sign up with your name!"
Zhai Yun cried out in her heart, "No!!"
Consort Tian and her maids didn't care about any of that. Consort Tian was so smug that she kept recalling how ugly the merchant woman's face had been, and how her maids had been flattering her.
What made Consort Tian even happier was that she could get all the items from Baiguan for free, saving her several thousand taels of gold. She was truly amazing!
But Tianfei and the others had long forgotten what they had said to Zhai Yun before they entered the Hundred Crowns competition.
At the entrance of the Imperial Brother-in-Law's residence, Zhai Yun was kept out because only female guests had been invited. However, she did recognize several of the people coming and going.
For example, the brothers Bu Yuji and Bu Yuxuan, the Crown Princess, and Princess Mingyue. Fortunately, Zhai Yun didn't want to cause trouble, so she avoided these people.
Princess Mingyue seemed to have known that Zhai Yun was coming all along. Even though Zhai Yun was hiding behind the carriage, she still managed to block her way. She looked at Zhai Yun with eyes full of anger and resentment.
Zhai Yun pretended not to recognize him, bowed blankly, and didn't even know what to call him.
She looked at Zhai Yun and said sarcastically, "Stop pretending. Do you think I don't remember what I've done? Prince Rui can deceive everyone, but Zhai Yun, do you think you can stand against me?"
Zhai Yun grinned and deliberately analyzed, "Miss, you are dressed in gorgeous clothes and you are here to attend the Empress Dowager's flower appreciation banquet. Your status must be extraordinary. I am just a commoner and would never dare to oppose you."
Princess Mingyue looked at Zhai Yun's appearance, closed her eyes angrily, and then smiled contemptuously, "I wanted to give you a chance to rise to prominence, but you didn't cherish it. I will only fly higher without you, and you will regret it later!"
Zhai Yun then realized, "So you are a princess! This humble subject pays respects to the princess!"
When Princess Mingyue saw Zhai Yun kneeling and bowing, it was as if Zhai Yun was meant to grovel at her feet. Princess Mingyue felt a sense of relief. How could someone like Zhai Yun be on par with her?
Having struggled in these quagmires for far too long in her previous life, Zhai Yun now felt utterly disgusted by dealing with these people. Seeing Princess Mingyue leave, Zhai Yun felt much happier.
Looking at the two brothers, Bu Yuxuan and Bu Yuji, Zhai Yun thought that she should go to the Imperial Academy to report for duty tomorrow. She would be more comfortable playing with these young lads.
The two brothers, Bu Yuxuan and Bu Yuji, were clearly not there to attend the flower-viewing banquet. However, Bu Yuxuan and Bu Yuji are the sons of the Empress's brother, Buluoxi, and the grandsons of Buri. Perhaps they live there.
It was already dark when Consort Tian left the Imperial Uncle's residence. Everyone else had already come out, including the Crown Princess, who had returned home early. Consort Tian and her six maids were still discussing things when they came out.
Today, Consort Tian's gifts were greatly appreciated by the Empress Dowager's brother-in-law, which made Consort Tian look good in front of the other ministers' wives.
They talked about this topic all the way. While listening to them talk, Zhai Yun was just wondering how the Empress suspected that the Prince Rui's mansion had other sources of income.
You wouldn't believe it until you come out; it's shocking! The Prince Rui's mansion owes so much money in the market, causing quite a stir in the city.
Just as Zhai Yun returned to the entrance of Prince Rui's mansion, Sheng Er appeared. He ordered his men to take away the carriage and horses, and Zhai Yun deliberately lingered at the entrance of the mansion.
The engrossed Consort Tian and her companions paid no attention to Zhai Yun and went straight back to their residence.
Seeing that no one was at the door, Provincial Second reported the news he had just received: "Rui left first. Things didn't go well on their end. Xiao Hezi, Zhi Rou, and Lian Xin haven't gone home; they've disappeared."
Zhai Yun frowned. She had done it so cleanly, as if she was afraid someone would notice something.
If none of the three of them have any leads, then Zhai Yun will have to find time to go to the Imperial Household Department again to check on the hometowns of the other two.
"Mr. Rui also sent word that they've made a new discovery and will be staying a few more days," said Provincial Second, looking at Zhai Yun's furrowed brows.
Zhai Yun, as if seeing a glimmer of hope, hurriedly asked, "What discovery?"
Province No. 2 shook his head. "Mr. Rui didn't say, but he told us not to act rashly."
Zhai Yun fell silent, leaning gently against the stone lion at the entrance. Sometimes waiting is a agonizing experience; you never know if you'll ever see the outcome.
Seeing that Zhai Yun was preoccupied, the Second Provincial Governor thought for a long time before continuing to report: "The Fifth Provincial Governor brought news from the Northern Wilderness that Vice General Li has stepped forward as a witness, but as you and the Prince instructed, he has produced an IOU from Yunyi Manor from many years ago, silencing everyone."
Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi had already prepared for this. The sudden appearance of such a large number of weapons without any explanation would definitely cause trouble, so they wrote this IOU.
The second provincial official also said that the imperial envoy seemed to be acting on someone's orders. As soon as he arrived in Fengling City, he tried to detain General Shi without saying a word. Fortunately, the soldiers in the army worked together and prevented him from succeeding.
Once this IOU was issued, the imperial court contacted the university through various means to confirm whether such a thing had happened.
Zhai Yun and Feng Chenyi originally intended to deal with Deputy General Li before returning to the capital. However, it would be too deliberate to take action against him now. Zhai Yun instructed Sheng Er to pass on the message to Da Wu, asking him to find someone to keep an eye on Deputy General Li.
If Lieutenant General Li were to do anything out of line, acting first and reporting later, Da Wu was a smart man and knew what to do.
When Zhai Yun returned to Yunchen Pavilion, both the main hall and the side hall were brightly lit. Zhai Yun did not go to the main hall, wondering if Consort Tian would stay overnight.
As soon as Zhai Yun pushed open the door to the side hall, she saw a blurry figure sitting directly in front of her through the screen.