Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 233 - 142: Better to Stick to the Middle (End of Volume One)_2

Chapter 233: Chapter 142: Better to Stick to the Middle (End of Volume One)_2

Ge Yulong spoke earnestly, "Jiang, the decision we have come to with Mr. Yuan involves certain secrets that I cannot disclose to you, but rest assured, it is for your own good."

Jiang Shouzhong pondered for a brief moment and nodded slightly, "No problem."

Currently, there is nothing else in the Capital except for the fact that Zhang Que’er’s mother’s body has yet to be found.

Jiang Yi helped investigate the mysterious Buddha Mother, who has already left the Capital and cannot be further scrutinized. However, these past few days, Zhang Que’er has come to accept that her mother’s body has been burned, so there shouldn’t be any resistance to taking her out of the Capital.

"Additionally, there is another secret mission that I need to entrust to you."

Ge Yulong took out the envelope given by the Empress and handed it to Jiang Shouzhong. His expression grave, he said, "After you arrive in Qingzhou, open this letter. It contains an address. Go to that address and find the master of the house. Give the jade inside to him and tell him that Luo Mingtang is dead. The master will give you something to investigate."

Upon hearing the name "Luo Mingtang," Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help but ask cautiously, "Is this task arranged by the Liushan Division or by the Empress herself?"

Ge Yulong’s face stiffened as he replied, "It’s a mission from the Liushan Division. The Empress needs to investigate the death of the Luo Family’s head in the Capital, so she has found someone else. Don’t worry, this mission has nothing to do with the Empress. If you don’t believe me, I can even swear by it—if I am lying, may my sister not find her ideal groom and remain unmarried for ten years!"

Jiang Shouzhong hesitated for a moment, then accepted the envelope.

Ge Yulong heaved a sigh of relief and gave Jiang Shouzhong a hearty pat on the shoulder,

"Jiang, you are the successor I have the highest hopes for. In the future, when I get old, you might be the one to take over as the head of the division. Take care of yourself when you’re out there."

After Ge Yulong left, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly remembered something.

Isn’t this guy’s sister only eight years old right now?

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Since he was leaving, Jiang Shouzhong naturally needed to plan his route properly.

There were two urgent deliveries at home that he had to send out first.

The first was Zhang Que’er, and since he had promised her father to take her to her relative’s home, he naturally wouldn’t go back on his word.

Therefore, the first stop would be Yuzhou Yucheng County.

After that, he would head to Fengcheng Longsu to deliver Yelü Miaomiao to the frontier, which was the second stop.

Finally, he would proceed to Qingzhou.

Aside from the detour to Fengcheng Longsu, which required half a circle, the rest of the routes were basically straight lines.

Initially, Jiang Shouzhong planned to leave Er Liang at the division. However, he thought that leaving the young girl alone would make her seem unbearably desolate and lonely.

So, he decided to take her with him, considering her as a companion to talk to, and also because there was no lack of a single small attendant in his entourage.

Before leaving the Capital, Jiang Shouzhong made a special trip to Zhang Yunwu’s residence to inform him of his imminent departure and conveniently passed the keys to the compound to Wei Zhaodi, asking her to help take care of the courtyard. He generously stated that if Yue’er girl liked it, she could move in as she pleased.

Zhang Yunwu wanted to accompany him on the journey, but Jiang Shouzhong declined.

He then called Lu Renjia, and the three of them gathered for a small drink.

Over drinks, Jia boasted, "Once Qing Niang is back, I’ll help her sweep up the yard, scrub the outhouse, and then I’ll head to Qingzhou to find you. The three of us brothers will wander Jianghu together."

Jiang Shouzhong felt that this guy would definitely end up drowning in a cesspit.

...

The following day, the light of dawn was fresh and bright, like a peacock spreading its splendid tail across the sky.

As the heavy city gates slowly opened, a group of people finally embarked on their journey.

Dressed in a casual green shirt, the handsome and dashing Jiang Shouzhong, Zhang Que’er with her sturdy boots, Er Liang carrying a bundle, and Yelü Miaomiao disguised as a maid’s likeness, now renamed "Jiang Miaomiao."

In the shadows, the Snake Demon Mengniang secretly followed, invisible yet matching their every step.

Four humans and one demon set out on a new journey.

As they passed through the city gate, Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help but look back towards the direction of the palace, sneering to himself.

"Crown Prince? Hmph."

That morning, news spread throughout the Capital.

The Emperor had decided to designate Prince Zhou Yin as the new Crown Prince of the Da Zhou Dynasty, with the official investiture to begin at next year’s sacrificial ceremony.

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Qingzhou.

Not far from the towering cliff top lies the bustling ancient city. Standing here, one’s gaze can overlook the entire cityscape, with distant buildings, rivers, and greenery all in view.

At the summit of the cliff, the wind is as sharp as a knife’s edge, fluttering the young girl’s red skirt, resembling leaping flames amidst the wind.

"Jiang, I miss you so much."

On the cream-like cheeks of the young girl, tear drops gently adhered, shining translucently like pearls.

She slowly took a stack of joss paper out of her basket and tossed it into the sky.

Guided by the strong breeze, the papers drifted about, scattering like golden leaves in the air, swirling with the rhythm of the wind to distant places...

Among those gyrating papers, one seemed to be led by an unseen hand, soaring far away.

The joss paper flew through the mountain breeze and over the cliff’s vastness...

Then the fierce wind tore it in two.

Swaying uncertainly, one half landed on the top of the city wall, right at the feet of a woman.

Standing proudly at the top of the city wall in a green gown was Ran Qingchen.

The woman gazed toward the sky’s thin rose-colored morning glow, her skirt fluttering softly, dancing with the breeze, like a solitary and dignified green lotus blooming in the morning light.

She looked down at the torn pieces of joss paper by her feet.

On one half of the paper, one could vaguely see slanted writing that read—In memory of deceased husband Jiang...

The rest of the writing, hidden on the torn other half, was difficult to discern, for that half of the paper faced up, obscuring the characters.

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