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Shu Qingcheng witnessed Fong Yang transform from ice to spring water and sighed, "Then I must be a bit smarter. Living in the royal residence, I can't afford to make an enemy of the princess."
Fong Yang understood that Shu Qingcheng meant no harm towards Jiang Xi, so he decided not to intervene. He gently said, "I'll go check on the military camp first. Today, let the princess keep you company. If you get bored, you can go out for a stroll."
Shu Qingcheng was displeased and replied, "That's not quite right, is it? This princess is a guest; it should be the princess accompanying me, not the other way around!"
Fong Yang coldly raised his head and said, "It is your honor to accompany the princess. If you are dissatisfied, you can return to your Mian Kingdom."
Jiang Xi quickly spoke up to soothe Fong Yang, "The princess is just being herself; don't take it too seriously. You haven't been to the military camp much lately, and there are matters there that need your attention. I'll take care of the princess."
Fong Yang's expression softened as he obediently replied with a gentle "Mm." He then embraced Jiang Xi and gave her a kiss, clearly reluctant to part.
The bright light bulb, Shu Qingcheng, looked up at the sky in silence. She couldn't help but think: if the soldiers of Mian Kingdom knew that the Regent of Great Zhou was lost in tenderness and dared to be so affectionate in front of others, they would probably be eager to raise an army and seek revenge for their humiliation.
If he were an emperor, he would surely become a foolish ruler who never attended morning court!
Once Fong Yang left, Shu Qingcheng couldn't help but tease, "I was just about to be sensible and excuse myself. Your lord is truly a treasure."
Jiang Xi pretended not to hear her sarcasm and said, "I was thinking the same thing. Since the princess has come all this way to Great Zhou, is there anywhere you'd like to visit?"
Shu Qingcheng's eyes sparkled slightly as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and said, "I want to visit Moyu Pavilion and pick out some jewelry."
Jiang Xi was about to call Han Yue to bring more silver notes, maintaining the dignity of the royal residence when Shu Qingcheng stopped her: "There's no need to bring any; I won't need it anyway."
Jiang Xi was surprised and asked, "Jewelry from Moyu Pavilion is worth a fortune; you won't need to pay for it. Princess, what do you mean by that?"
Shu Qingcheng did not answer but instead asked back, "Do you know who owns Moyu Pavilion?"
Jiang Xi truly did not know, shaking her head as she said, "From the princess's words, could it be someone I know?"
Shu Qingcheng laughed and replied, "It seems the princess really doesn't know. Today, I will take you to see for yourself." With that, she led Han Yue and Han Shuang to Moyu Pavilion.
The shopkeeper was the same one Jiang Xi had encountered when she and her mother bought bracelets here. Upon seeing her, he quickly approached with respect and greeted her, "Is the princess here to select some jewelry? We have just received several new styles; you should take a look."
Jiang Xi smiled lightly and raised her hand, saying, "Today, I am accompanying Miss Shu to choose. Please attend to her."
The shopkeeper understood and turned to Shu Qingcheng, asking, "Does Miss Shu have any special requests?"
Shu Qingcheng casually replied, "Please bring out the most exquisite jewelry from each category; I want them all."
The shopkeeper felt a bit awkward; usually, when someone buys even one piece, they hesitate for a long time. It was unlikely that she would actually buy everything, so why put in all this effort? He smiled and asked, "Does the young lady prefer gold or jade? What style do you like?"
Shu Qingcheng was deliberately trying to provoke a reaction, so she raised her voice and said, "Did you not understand? I said I want them all, Shopkeeper."
Considering it was the princess who brought her, he felt he had to oblige. "Please wait a moment, Miss Shu."
Soon enough, various new jewelry pieces from Moyu Pavilion were displayed on the counter, each exquisite enough to tempt anyone into buying.
As Jiang Xi and Shu Qingcheng were examining the items closely, a loud voice came from outside: "Shopkeeper, bring out all the jewelry! My young lady wants to choose the best piece as a birthday gift for the Empress Dowager."
Upon hearing that voice, Jiang Xi sighed inwardly at the irony of fate.
Wen Lan entered with the support of her maidservants, glaring at Jiang Xi with an unfriendly expression—or rather, at the title of Regent Consort.
Jiang Xi smiled lightly and said, "Wen, what a coincidence."
Yun Ting had just finished the tasks assigned by Fong Yang when he returned to find someone causing a disturbance in his shop. Without hesitation, he stepped forward to address the situation.
Hearing a familiar voice, Shu Qingcheng casually flicked her hair and said, "It's him."
The sound of that familiar voice made Yun Ting stop in his tracks, wiping away all traces of a smile.
Shu Qingcheng's eyes sparkled with a hint of allure as she fixed her gaze on Yun Ting and said, "Master Yun, long time no see."
Yun Ting adjusted his mindset and instantly regained his composure. "Yes, it's good to see you again."
Once acquaintances now turned into insignificant passersby, they exchanged polite greetings.
Jiang Xi quietly stepped back, giving the "stage" to the two of them to silently "watch the drama unfold."
At this moment, only Jiang Xi and a few others remained in Moyu Pavilion; the rest had slipped away upon sensing the tense atmosphere.
Shu Qingcheng stared at him for a while before casually pointing and saying, "I want all those pieces of jewelry on the counter."
The shopkeeper instinctively glanced at Yun Ting, implying that those jewels could cover the expenses of everyone in the imperial city for an entire year.
Yun Ting merely instructed, "Do as she says. You entertain our esteemed guest; I have something to attend to." With that, he turned to leave.
Shu Qingcheng dropped the pretense and declared, "Yun Ting, stop right there. If you dare step out that door today, believe me, within a tea's time, someone will come to collect your corpse for this Princess."
Yun Ting turned around, frowning at her. "If you seek death, you shouldn't have come here. No one here will take responsibility for your demise."
Shu Qingcheng scoffed. "You think this can scare me? If I were to die here, it would surely cause an uproar between our two nations. If I'm not mistaken, this Moyu Pavilion should belong to the Regent's estate, right?"
Jiang Xi was taken aback, pondering to himself: Moyu Pavilion is actually under Fong Yang's control, and Fong Yang has been keeping things from me.
Yin Ye whispered an explanation, "The influence of Sky Pavilion spreads across all nations, with each area managed by its own overseer. I have no idea how many properties within Great Zhou Imperial City belong to Sky Pavilion."
Yun Ting remained silent. Shu Qingcheng continued to press on, saying, "If I were to die here, the Great Zhou Emperor would soon learn about the Regent's connection to Sky Pavilion and discover that his most trusted aide is the son of a foreign noble. If you don't want Great Zhou to fall into chaos because of this, then let's have a proper discussion."
Yun Ting sighed and replied, "There's nothing for us to discuss. What you mentioned doesn't concern Sky Pavilion and won't happen."
Seeing that her words had no effect on Yun Ting, Shu Qingcheng suddenly smiled and said, "You really don't care? What about that four-year-old child I adopted three years ago? I've heard many high-ranking officials have peculiar tastes; if such a beautiful child falls into their hands..."
Yun Ting's calm demeanor finally cracked.
He asked, "Where is he?"
Shu Qingcheng chuckled lightly and said, "You're trying to avoid me like a stranger; why should I tell you?"
In the end, Yun Ting compromised. Facing his nemesis, he turned toward the back door of Moyu Pavilion and said, "Follow me."
Shu Qingcheng turned to Jiang Xi and said, "Princess, please wait for me here for a moment. I'm going to catch up with Master Yun."
Jiang Xi understood the situation well and didn't want to be a third wheel. She replied, "It's fine, take your time. I'm in no hurry."
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