Chapter 593: Chapter 591: The Transmigrated Woman Who Self-Destructed 18 Times (Part 22)
Jiang Xian couldn’t help but rub his own face, feeling the pain even from a distance.
He had thought he could be a hero saving a beauty, but he didn’t expect that the person was so formidable. It seemed somewhat difficult to gain the favor of such a beauty.
Considering how capable the other party was, they probably weren’t the type to rely solely on the Sixth’s protection.
Though he appreciated beauty, he was courteous, which was fortunate; otherwise, if he had acted impulsively, he would surely have ended up like his second brother, receiving two slaps as a reward.
The princes, who had some thoughts, also had to slightly suppress their sparks, calculating the consequences of provoking such a formidable person.
Now they understood. The reason the Sixth had placed this person in another residence must be because this woman did not want to be just a concubine.
Therefore, to gain her favor, they could only make efforts openly.
Many princes were quite unkind about undermining their brother, and there was no way they would give up so easily. After all, openly, there wasn’t any specific relationship between Miss Chu and the Sixth, right?
If they could win her over, the Sixth’s expression would surely be spectacular.
"You dare to hit me?" Jiang Heng’s eyes flashed with rage, especially after seeing some familiar faces in the distance, he felt even more humiliated, "Guards, seize this wench for me!"
However, the person on the ground seemed to have lost the ability to fight, shakily standing up, wielding a blade, his face full of dread as he approached. As he got a bit closer, Ah Chen swung him aside with a flick of her sleeve, sending him crashing to the ground with a wail.
Ah Chen bent slightly, drawing near to Jiang Heng, her eyes smiled but her words were chilling: "If I kill you now and run, do you think the Court could catch me?"
"When you sleep at night, guess whether your men can stop me? I could shave you bald, and they wouldn’t notice."
"Do you still want a slap?" Seeing Jiang Heng seemingly dumbfounded, Ah Chen asked softly.
She had no intention of getting entangled with these princes, it depended on their sensibility. If they weren’t sensible, she would just kill them, as she said, the Court couldn’t catch her. When Jiang Zhi ascends the throne, she’ll face even less threat.
No fear of causing some chaos.
If they insist on provoking her, it would be better for these useless princes to die, after all, princes like Jiang Zhi who are beneficial to the world are really rare.
Being so close, Jiang Heng truly felt the murderous intent emanating from the woman before him.
The anger in his heart was thus extinguished, leaving only endless fear.
He sensed that if he provoked her further, something bad would definitely happen.
"What do you want, nod or shake your head." Ah Chen was not very patient with such people, asking somewhat impatiently.
Jiang Heng was frightened, instinctively shook his head. After shaking, he felt a bit regretful.
"Coward." Ah Chen cursed, pulling out a white silk handkerchief to wipe her hands with, "Think it through before provoking next time. If you come again, the first night I’ll shave your head, the second night I’ll take it off!"
This sentence once again suppressed Jiang Heng’s recently risen anger and revenge, he truly didn’t dare to take that gamble.
"Stay honest from now on."
Ah Chen turned and left, not afraid of what Jiang Heng could do.
Jiang Heng was unwilling, and afraid too, without certainty, he dared not provoke her again.
He quickly looked towards another place, Jiang Xian and the others turned their heads away, this was a scene they did not anticipate.
Some were even taking pleasure in Jiang Heng’s misfortune for provoking such a person, thanking Jiang Heng for testing the waters; otherwise, it wouldn’t have been good if they had provoked her.
"Do you all want a slap too?" At this moment, Ah Chen looked over at Jiang Xian’s group, and gazed across at these princes.
The smiling eyes seemed to say, if you want, I can spare you a few too.
Jiang Xian and the others instinctively stepped back two steps, shaking their heads honestly.
No one probably wanted to get slapped.
Did the Sixth know that this person was so formidable? Surely he did!
That damn Sixth, knowing the truth, he didn’t say a word, leaving her in another house, just to trap them?
The princes who believed they had grasped the truth were furious with Jiang Zhi.
Jiang Zhi, who was still playing chess with Jiang Chang in the Imperial Palace, was completely unaware of these events. Today, father and son were unusually harmonious, more intimate than usual.
Jiang Chang even felt that this grown-up son was more reliant on him today, feeling a bit soft-hearted, surely the Sixth must have endured a lot outside these past few months. This child went through hardships without speaking of it, making his father’s heart ache all the more. Surely the child has grown up and wants to save face, unwilling to expose anything.
Then Jiang Zhi received many rewards, all rare treasures, leaving him quite dazed.
The Emperor always treated him well, but today was even better.
Soon he understood, the Emperor is the one in power, the brothers all feared the Emperor, some even thinking about the throne the Emperor sits upon. Though such thoughts were normal within the Royal Family, today he learned that his second brother and others had committed an offense, but the Emperor also has a heart of flesh, bound to feel saddened and distressed.
In the future, he would treat the Emperor better.
Get closer to him, for the throne he was determined to have.
But as long as the Emperor is around, with a clear mind, he certainly wouldn’t act rashly.
Under this premise, he would be a good son!
Jiang Chang, seeing his Sixth son more reliant on him, thought indeed, this child endured too much outside, just rewarding him with some items, and he was already more attached, too easily satisfied.
Meanwhile, Jiang Zhi sighed, the Emperor also had it tough, after all, at this position.
On the other side, Ah Chen was planning to return, and no one dared stop her, nor did anyone approach her wanting to make her acquaintance, obviously now was not a good time.
After a few steps, Ah Chen noticed someone coming to see those princes, overhearing faintly it was someone from the palace seeking Jiang Heng and Jiang Yuan to enter the palace.
It was probably regarding the corruption case?
The other princes sensed something was happening, and followed into the palace.
In a foul mood, Jiang Heng was pondering how to get back, while Jiang Yuan was quietly inquiring from the palace people what was going on.
But the messenger didn’t know what it was about, just shook his head.
When Jiang Zhi informed Jiang Chang of this matter, he had already dismissed everyone around.
With uneasy hearts, Jiang Yuan and the others entered the palace. Jiang Zhi had entered the palace early that day, they suspected Jiang Zhi had made a complaint.
Jiang Yuan and Jiang Heng both looked displeased, thinking about how to respond later, but they never thought Jiang Zhi did make a complaint, but it was about something they did not expect.
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Back at the Marquis Mansion, Shen Nanqiao’s face still hadn’t recovered, deathly pale.
She quickly arranged for someone to find Shen Zhengjie, asking him to come back at noon, as Shen Zhengjie was an official, even a minor one, he had duties to perform every day. Unless it was something serious, he couldn’t take leave, only returning during breaks.
In her boudoir, Shen Nanqiao was very uneasy, just hoping her brother had a way to get rid of Chu Chen.
Also, Daoist Bai Hong, should be able to find her in a few days, right?
The princes who went to the Imperial Palace with Jiang Heng and Jiang Yuan to see the Emperor, as soon as they paid their respects, Jiang Heng and Jiang Yuan were hit in the face with something.
"You two scoundrels!"
This scolding from Jiang Chang made all the princes kneel down.
Those who hadn’t committed an offense were curious about what heinous deeds these two had done to make the Emperor so furious.
