jdhmnovel Chapter 309 Unable to Hold Back Any Longer, the True Colors Are Revealed
Chapter 309 Unable to Hold Back Any Longer, the True Colors Are Revealed
The music stopped, as if it was time to change the tune.
The dancers finished their performance, struck an "ending pose," and prepared to leave the stage.
The waiters had just stopped pouring the wine, and the last drop of wine from the wine jug, which they hadn't yet put down, fell right into the glass.
"Tick!"
For a moment, the hall of the post station seemed to fall into complete silence.
Jiang Xiwen showed no sign of panic. She bowed and gently pressed down Dong Jin, who was about to get up.
"Your Highness, I would never normally dress so formally. However, before I left today, my mother-in-law learned that it was a banquet hosted by an important person, so she took out the clothes she had been saving at the bottom of her trunk."
How could a daughter-in-law refuse her mother-in-law's kindness? Besides, I also adore this beautiful dress that my mother-in-law has kept hidden away; I find it very pretty and festive.
Zhao Hongsheng momentarily doubted his own aesthetic sense. Was this really good-looking? It was certainly festive, with its colorful decorations even more lively than a lantern festival.
No, that's not the point. How could Qiqi's eldest sister be such a vulgar person?!
How could someone as exceptionally beautiful as Qiqi have such a sister? Were all six of her sisters like that?
Eh~~~
Zhao Hongsheng felt goosebumps all over his body and dared not think any further. He could only try to cleanse his eyes by recalling the people in his memories.
"Oh, I see. Madam Dong really is a good daughter-in-law who is filial to her parents-in-law."
After offering a dry compliment, Jiang Xiwen was finally able to sit down comfortably.
For the rest of the time, Zhao Hongsheng's gaze never lingered on Jiang Xiwen.
Jiang Xiwen glanced at the servants around Zhao Hongsheng out of the corner of her eye; none of them were dressed in tattered clothes today.
That makes sense. The magistrates and prefects from the surrounding counties and prefectures have all arrived. How could they be so blatant?
Did she act that way in the Linhai County government office because she knew her husband wouldn't dare to expose her?
Taking advantage of the moment when she was drinking while covering her face, Jiang Xiwen finally saw the people behind the Fourth Prince. If she hadn't been prepared, she might have dropped her wine cup.
Six people, six people who looked exactly like his younger brother, were serving the Fourth Prince personally!
This fourth prince is really plotting against his own brother! Jiang Xiwen felt a wave of nausea and almost vomited.
Disgusting, utterly disgusting! What imperial nobility? At this moment, they are no different from stinking dog shit!
What should we do? Even if my younger brother is not in Linhai County now and is safe for the time being, what will happen in the future?
My younger brother will be taking the provincial examination next year. If he passes the provincial examination, there will be the metropolitan examination and the palace examination.
With my younger brother's talent, how could he not pass? It's only a matter of time before he enters the imperial court as an official.
But this imperial court, this Great Zhou, now belongs to the Zhao family. The emperor's surname is Zhao, the princes' surname is Zhao, and being an official in the imperial court means being an official of the Zhao family.
Even if my younger brother passes the imperial examination and becomes a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations), will he still have a future if he is targeted by the Zhao family's son?
Jiang Xiwen stared at the cup in front of her for a long time, feeling that her younger brother's future might be ruined by the person sitting on the high seat.
He gripped the cup tighter and tighter, until his knuckles turned white.
The dancers changed again, and the music changed as well.
Officials of all ranks in the various counties continued to eat and drink, while also trying to find opportunities to cultivate relationships with the rarely seen prince.
Everyone present felt this was a rare opportunity, and they were lucky enough to meet such a distinguished person.
Dong Jin scoffed at this and silently held his wife's hand under the table.
Jiang Xiwen felt the warmth from the back of his hand and relaxed a little.
Jiang Xiwen took a deep breath, adjusted her expression, and then raised her head again.
Don't panic. They didn't know where their brother was, which is good, very good.
Even if the Fourth Prince subjected her to severe torture, she simply said she didn't know.
Jiang Xiwen completely relaxed.
Just as Jiang Xiwen was about to relax, the Fourth Prince, like the most annoying villain, asked another question.
"By the way, I heard that Lord Dong's wife's family has several daughters, but only one son. And this young master is Lady Dong's own brother?"
He spoke to the couple, but his eyes remained fixed on Jiang Xiwen.
Asking questions knowingly!
They've investigated so thoroughly in private, yet they still insist on asking again, pretending to be serious. What are they trying to do?
Jiang Xiwen harbored resentment in her heart, but maintained a polite smile on her face. "Your Highness even knows so much about the trivial matters of my household?"
"Haha, this has to do with the wonder of fate between people. Back in the capital, I encountered some villains, and it was your younger brother who stepped forward to save me."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiwen was stunned for a moment.
It turns out that the younger brother was trying to help someone, but he was being targeted!
Good intentions are often met with bad results, and this has only attracted wolves in sheep's clothing!
“This is something my younger brother would do. He has always been chivalrous since he was a child. Over the years, he has saved at least five or six people, if not ten or eight.”
However, few people care as much as His Highness. Even strangers, witnessing injustice, would not stand idly by if they were martial artists, within their capabilities.
Jiang Xiwen felt she had made herself very clear: she was not saving you because you were a prince, nor because you looked respectable.
It's because my younger brother is kind and chivalrous; he would save even the most insignificant cats, dogs, or beggars on the street.
“Well said! She... truly has a chivalrous heart, but after parting ways in the capital, we never had the chance to meet again.”
"Where is Young Master Jiang now? I'd like to thank him in person for saving my life."
Wow! The true colors are revealed!
After going through such a long and winding road, the purpose has finally been revealed!
After wandering around Linhai County for seven or eight days without finding anyone or getting the clues I wanted, I couldn't help but ask directly.
"My younger brother was devoted to his studies and loved to travel to famous mountains and rivers, and to describe the scenery, landscapes and cultural wonders of various places in the Great Zhou Dynasty."
When he left the capital, he only said he was going south; I truly have no idea where he is now.
Zhao Hongsheng raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Traveling and studying? There should be a place to stay, after all. I'm just curious about where the students of the Great Zhou like to travel. I might as well exchange ideas with them if I have the chance."
Jiang Xiwen rose again and curtsied, "Your Highness cares deeply for the students of the world; it is truly a blessing for them."
However, the younger brother was born free-spirited and liked to do whatever he wanted, so he did not tell his family where he was going.
Before he left, he only said he would travel the world. But the world is so vast, and he traveled on and off, sometimes going two or three months without any news.
As for where he is now, or where he has stopped, I have no idea.
Zhao Hongsheng frowned, trying to determine the veracity of Jiang Xiwen's words.
Jiang Xiwen remained completely calm and unperturbed as she was scrutinized. She hadn't told a single lie, so what did she have to be afraid of?
Oh, no, she knew where her brother was two months ago, but she didn't want to say, she just didn't want to say!