"Master, please endure for a moment! Just a few more days, and I will personally bring Jiang Han back for you!" The Langya Prince promised. "As soon as the seventh day after General Chen Yue's passing has passed, Man Chao Wu will lose all hope in Su Qianxue, and then I will capture Jiang Han! I can even take action myself, risking a direct confrontation with Su Qianxue to seize Jiang Han."
Jiu Zhu turned her head sharply, staring at the Langya Prince. The veins on her snow-white neck were visibly bulging, and her anger had reached its peak. After taking a deep breath, she managed to suppress her fury and spoke slowly, "Langya Prince, this matter is not something you can simply destroy! I hope you remember this! Regardless of what I have done privately, whether I am still married or have relations with several men, it has nothing to do with the common people of Da Zhou!"
"This is a Hua Ben Novel!" Jiu Zhu exclaimed as she picked up the book, struggling to contain her anger. Gritting her teeth, she continued, "How dare he portray me in such a manner? Regardless of whether the contents are true or false, this is an insult to my reputation and a provocation to my authority!"
She placed the Hua Ben Novel on the table. If this were to spread back to Xia Kingdom, I would become a laughingstock in the eyes of all the officials and scholars there! Even the other princesses and noblewomen of Xia Kingdom would not immediately take action against the author! What face would I have left to stand in this world?
Upon hearing this, the Langya Prince fell silent. Che Chengyun, however, did not understand and continued speaking. "Jiu Zhu, the seventh day after General Chen Yue's passing is tonight. Once tonight is over, if you take action again, both my father and I will do our utmost to support you! It's just two days—tonight and tomorrow."
Jiu Zhu looked at Che Chengyun as if he were simple-minded. After pondering for a moment, she replied, "Che Shizi, I suggest you study more at your academy."
"What do you mean?" Che Chengyun asked. "I have thoroughly studied the Four Books and Five Classics and graduated from our Da Zhou academy."
Jiu Zhu let out a cold laugh and turned to the Langya Prince. "Langya Prince, perhaps you should consider finding another heir." With that statement, she ignored the father and son duo and prepared to leave.
However, Che Chengyun called out after her. "Jiu Zhu, it's better not to speak in riddles. If you have something to say, just say it directly!"
"Che Shizi," Jiu Zhu replied sharply, "putting aside personal matters for now, it is not Jiang Han's place to speak about me! And as for Jiang Han's insults towards me—my desire to kill him stems from personal feelings!"
Considering the status and power of This Palace, as well as the other factions under the Xia Kingdom, not killing Jiang Han immediately would send a signal to everyone: that This Palace is easy to bully, which would inevitably attract a pack of wolves.
After Jiu Zhu spoke, she turned her head to look at Langya Prince and said, "You really should consider changing your Heir."
Upon seeing Jiu Zhu and then glancing at the bewildered Che Chengyun, Langya Prince couldn't help but sigh and shake his head. Che Chengyun barely understood what was being implied, yet he still asked, "Father, can we hold on for just two more days?"
"Shut up!"
Jiu Zhu made it very clear that she had to retaliate for personal reasons. Sometimes, words need not be so explicit; you should relay this to all the Jiang Jiang in the royal residence and at the three shops outside Jiang Han's place to support Jiu Zhu.
Langya Prince issued an order: "However, no one in the royal residence is allowed to wear any attire associated with Langya Wangfu."
"Father, do you mean this is a trap?" Che Chengyun asked in confusion as he caught on. "But Jiu Zhu can't possibly be unaware of this; why does she still want to kill Jiang Han?"
Langya Prince did not respond to that topic. Instead, he looked at Che Chengyun and pondered for a moment. "It's a forced hand; it can't be helped."
He turned to Old Steward beside him and said, "Call back all three of my sons from Binzhou."
"Father!"
Che Chengyun suddenly grew anxious. Now he understood! Being called back after being assigned to the stationed brothers meant they were being asked to take his place.
Inside Great Zhou Palace, in the imperial study.
"Sister!"
This Hua Ben Novel seems almost entirely based on urban rumors. Is it a bit unethical? Piao Xue Zhu asked curiously while holding the Hua Ben Novel.
Su Qianxue glanced at the Hua Ben Novel and smiled contentedly, saying, " Shopkeeper Jiang is indeed capable."
Jiu Zhu is unwilling to part with her treasures and even killed Our Dynasty's generals! Her lack of compassion is matched by Shopkeeper Jiang's lack of righteousness; it's only natural.
"Send word to the Imperial Guard; prepare to welcome the team set to ambush the Nine Lords."
You personally inform the other generals to watch!
Piao Xue Zhu asked in astonishment, "Tonight, Jiu Zhu and Quan Gai Su Wen will attack Shopkeeper Jiang?"
Su Qianxue's beautiful eyes shimmered, a confident smile appearing on her face as she nodded affirmatively.
" Shopkeeper Jiang is truly a remarkable man; with such an open scheme, Jiu Zhu has no choice but to come!"
However, it remained uncertain whether this Jiu Zhu could wait until their Confucian Master of Xia Nation team arrived here!
It was rumored that this team also included Jiu Zhu's old lover.
Piao Xue Zhu pouted and muttered, "Sister, this Jiu Zhu isn't even married yet and is already so promiscuous; it's quite an eye-opener!"
She counted on her fingers, pondering: "Jiu Zhu's men include Quan Gai Su Wen from the military, a direct disciple of the Confucian Scholar from the literary world, and even a Buddha's Son from the Buddhist sect!
It is said that the Buddha's Son used his own body as a temple and spent nine days and nights sharing a bed with Jiu Zhu.
I really don't know what kind of charm such a woman possesses to capture so many outstanding men!"
Su Qianxue disagreed, snorting lightly. "No matter how excellent they are, they can't compare to Shopkeeper Jiang."
At Jiang Han's shop, renovations were underway outside.
In the internal courtyard, Jiang Han lounged in a chair, enjoying massages from Cen Ya and Yan Dong while occasionally sipping water—truly indulging in luxury.
Just as he was enjoying himself, the front gate was suddenly kicked open by someone.
Yan Dong hurriedly drew his Eight-Sided Han Sword, standing guard in front of Jiang Han.
Cen Ya clutched a Fire Axe nervously, standing beside Jiang Han.
Upon seeing black-clad figures rushing into the courtyard, he bit his lip and mustered his courage to stand in front of Jiang Han!
"You two are quite impressive!
Big fish, are you already on the hook?
Wow, they even have flying claws, strong crossbows... This Jiu Zhu is well-equipped!"
Jiang Han observed as these black-clad figures surged into the front courtyard, immediately sizing them up.
There were at least a hundred of them, armed with various weapons.
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