Free Web NovelChapter 591: Chapter 589: The Transmigrated Woman Who Self-Destructed 18 Times (Part 20)
Not only were several princes watching Ah Chen, but Shen Zhengjie was as well.
Hearing she had gone out, he currently wasn’t in the mood and wouldn’t dare provoke the person the Sixth Prince brought back, to avoid causing misunderstandings.
"Sister, aren’t you planning to go out for a walk?" Shen Zhengjie found Shen Nanqiao. "The person from Willow Street in the west has come out, go and have a look."
Shen Nanqiao inherently harbored hostility toward that woman with the surname Chu.
She already considered Jiang Zhi to be hers alone, even if she knew Jiang Zhi wouldn’t lack people around him, but that woman with the surname Chu was somehow special, being Jiang Zhi’s lifesaver. Even if she couldn’t do anything now, she had to go and check things out.
Actually, both siblings harbored suspicions. Could that woman with the surname Chu be the daughter of that small official from back then? If she was, then she would be a real enemy.
Hopefully not.
With such thoughts, Shen Nanqiao also took her maidservant out.
Ah Chen didn’t wander in the city for long before noticing some covert gazes; most of them were curious and interested. As long as they didn’t approach her, she didn’t mind.
"Truly heavenly." On the second floor of the teahouse, Jiang Xiao and others had already met, and the people below had known that Ah Chen would pass by here, so they came to wait ahead of time.
Sitting by the window, they finally saw the woman who stood out from the crowd, astonishing them with her beauty.
Jiang Xian was rather puzzled; such beauty, why did those passersby act like they hadn’t seen her at all? He felt something odd but couldn’t pinpoint why.
Perhaps those passersby were too hurried and thus didn’t notice? That made sense; not everyone has leisure time.
He squinted his eyes, examining the woman below, while rubbing the ring on his finger.
Is Sixth brother really uninterested in Miss Chu, or is he just temporarily leaving her in that courtyard until later?
To directly snatch her away, Jiang Xian had no such thoughts; wouldn’t that be too ungentlemanly and also completely offend Sixth brother?
Regarding that position, being a prince, there were certainly some thoughts.
But Jiang Xian knew well that he had little competitiveness, whether in terms of birth or his capabilities, compared to his Sixth and Fourth brothers.
He wished to be Emperor but didn’t want to worry about state affairs, preferring enjoyment and fancying various odd things.
If he really ended up with the throne, he would likely be a foolish ruler, and the fall of the Yang Dynasty wouldn’t be far away.
As for usually contending with brothers, isn’t everyone competing? If he didn’t compete, it would seem out of place, too conspicuous; one day he might suffer losses unknowingly. Better to compete a bit, letting brothers know he has little ability. When the timing is right, find a brother with more prospects to ally with; perfect!
Being in the vortex, wanting to keep himself unaffected was impossible.
He felt Fourth Brother and Sixth Brother had more prospects; if he had to choose, it better be Sixth Brother.
If Sixth Brother were willing to introduce him to the beauty, he’d immediately ally with him!
Ah Chen was aware of those on the second floor drinking tea.
Being good-looking easily attracts people, but instant infatuation is impossible. Those above were probably thinking if there might be some exploitable aspect to her, probably still considering her importance in Jiang Zhi’s eyes as a lifesaver.
Wandering out today, she also aimed to catch attention from the Weimu Marquis Mansion. If there’s a Reincarnator there, they would surely keep an eye on her.
Her face should have been seen by people from the Marquis Mansion.
According to the original plot, the Commissioner is Jiang Zhi’s Empress, and the Reincarnator would definitely not hold back.
Thinking about this, she just happened to walk under the teahouse and heard voices from above. The sound was small, she shouldn’t have heard it, but she wasn’t an ordinary person.
"Little Six doesn’t know what’s up, placing such a beauty in an outside courtyard, simply treating her as a lifesaver."
"Little Six has never been keen on feminine beauty, it makes sense."
"Gotta ask Little Six someday; if he’s not interested, I have some thoughts."
"Miss Chu, after all, is Little Six’s lifesaver. With his temperament, even if he’s uninterested, he won’t let people insult her. Be courteous, please."
"What if Miss Chu herself falls for him? Little Six wouldn’t possibly stop her, would he?"
"If Little Six is truly uninterested, he indeed wouldn’t block her; that’s his personality."
"I’ll go find Little Six later, ask him for an introduction." Jiang Xian promptly expressed his stance, noting some brothers had thoughts concerning her from earlier conversations. Perhaps attracted by beauty, or perhaps wanting to trouble Sixth Brother.
The one who most loved causing trouble, naturally, was Fourth brother, who never got along with Sixth Brother.
If Miss Chu liked him, it might be safer; after all, he truly just liked her face, without malice or intent to exploit, and wouldn’t behave excessively, unlike other brothers.
Such a beauty, it would indeed be a pity if harmed.
Ah Chen walked past the teahouse, chuckling lightly; Jiang Zhi’s brothers were indeed quite amusing. Knowing the original plot, she realized some were just there for laughs.
Hurriedly out of the house, guided by her maidservant, Shen Nanqiao eventually neared Ah Chen’s location.
No need for reminders, that must be the woman with the Chu surname brought back by Jiang Zhi. Seeing that familiar face, Shen Nanqiao lost precise control over her expression.
It was her!
The daughter of that small official from the previous life, Chu Chen, whom Jiang Zhi crowned Empress after his ascension, stating she was worthy. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Whether this Empress Chu was worthy or not, what deeds she accomplished, whether Jiang Zhi later publicized her achievements, Shen Nanqiao didn’t know, as she died early.
Jiang Zhi was obviously different towards Empress Chu; she was actually Jiang Zhi’s lifesaver, which Shen Nanqiao couldn’t tolerate.
Now she understood why Jiang Zhi didn’t take her back to his mansion, clearly waiting for the day he had power to forge an identity for her, making her his Empress.
That must be it!
Through the crowd, Ah Chen noticed Shen Nanqiao’s distorted face, comprehending that she might be a Reincarnator.
It’s rather difficult for Shen Nanqiao, a deeply secluded lady, to frame Shen Zheng’an for misconduct; there must be Shen Zhengjie’s assistance.
Either Shen Nanqiao disclosed things from the previous life, or both siblings have reincarnated.
According to Shen Zheng’an, Shen Zhengjie arranged for someone to rescue a child. While it seemed a simple rescue and settlement, he didn’t believe Shen Zhengjie would do pointless tasks; he wouldn’t just randomly rescue a child out of kindness.
"Miss?" Her maid awakened Shen Nanqiao, who then realized Miss Chu had already left the original spot, quickly searching only to find she had moved elsewhere.
She suppressed her inner panic, deciding not to idle anymore; she must quickly eliminate Chu Chen.
She also recalled some matters; stepping into danger, Jiang Zhi subsequently produced some special items, related to that woman with the Chu surname? Otherwise, merely thanking for a life-saving grace couldn’t justify Jiang Zhi’s extensive planning for her, could it?
The more she thought, the more anxious she became; she needed to quickly inform her brother.
Those items are indeed nice, but absence isn’t crucial. Most importantly, she couldn’t let Chu Chen threaten her status!
