lcionline Chapter 73 Wan Ning, save me!
Chapter 73 Wan Ning, save me!
Jiang Lingyun immediately went to the princess's residence to find Xiao Wanning.
"Wan Ning, can't you think of another way?" Jiang Lingyun knelt down as soon as he entered the door and begged Xiao Wan Ning.
Xiao Wan Ning was also a little angry. She flung her hand away and broke free of Jiang Ling Yun's grasp.
"What else do you want me to do? I begged my brother for so long for you, and even repeatedly assured you that you would do a good job. But what did you do? You went to the casino before you even went to help with the disaster relief. And if you're going to gamble, fine, but you've made it known to everyone in the capital. Now, even if I wanted to speak up for you, I can't."
Jiang Lingyun's face turned deathly pale, and she murmured, "Is there really no other way?"
Xiao Wanning glared angrily at Jiang Lingyun, "Now all the eyes of the court are on me. Because of the last palace banquet, the court officials had a lot of complaints about you. I was the one who pushed you up there under pressure. You don't know how to cherish it, and you even caused this mess."
Jiang Lingyun slumped to the ground, "If it weren't for that bitch Murong Lian insisting on making a scene with me in the street, how could it have become public knowledge?"
Xiao Wanning rolled her eyes at Jiang Lingyun, "As the head of the family, you don't even know you're being watched. I really don't know what use you are, a piece of trash."
"Do you mean I'm being watched?" Jiang Lingyun looked at Xiao Wanning in disbelief.
Xiao Wan Ning snorted coldly, "Otherwise, do you think Murong Lian's abilities are enough to discover your gambling? Or to catch you so accurately?"
Jiang Lingyun thought of many people, each of whom could potentially harm him. "Who exactly wants to harm me?"
"How many people in the capital do you think are capable of planting spies in my residence right now?"
The image of Murong Xuewei flashed through Jiang Lingyun's mind. "Could it be Murong Xuewei?"
Xiao Wanning kicked Jiang Lingyun, saying, "Any woman can spy on you. You're a complete waste."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lingyun hurriedly crawled to Xiao Wanning's feet, carefully took Xiao Wanning's hand, and pressed it against her face.
"Wan Ning, you can't abandon me. You have to understand that you're all I have now."
Xiao Wan Ning looked down at Jiang Ling Yun, recalling the first time she met Jiang Ling Yun.
At that time, the emperor had not yet ascended the throne and was still the crown prince. Xiao Wan Ning went boating on the lake with the crown prince and happened to encounter the boat of the wealthy merchant Jiang.
The two boats accidentally collided. The Crown Prince went to check on the situation and immediately took a liking to the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, wanting to bring her into his household.
The Jiang sisters refused to comply, and the Crown Prince intended to use force, but the Jiang family's guards arrived quickly. At that time, Jiang Lingyun, although a son of a concubine, was also on that ship, and the Crown Prince was traveling incognito.
The more the Crown Prince thought about it, the more unwilling he became. He led his men straight to the Jiang residence and forcibly took the eldest daughter of the Jiang family as his concubine.
Xiao Wanning will never forget the scene of Jiang Lingyun personally killing her father and brothers with a knife.
At that time, Xiao Wan Ning saw a similar figure in Jiang Ling Yun, so she suggested to the Crown Prince that Jiang Ling Yun be given to Xiao Wan Ning.
Looking at Jiang Lingyun's distraught state, Xiao Wanning felt as if she had returned to the time when she first met Jiang Lingyun. After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly asked, "Lingyun, how long have we known each other?"
Jiang Lingyun didn't know why Xiao Wanning suddenly asked this, but after thinking for a moment, she replied, "It's been five years."
Xiao Wan Ning sighed, "Yes! You've been following me in this ambiguous way for five years. Even if it's only been that long, you should be given a proper title."
Hearing Xiao Wanning say that, Jiang Lingyun knew that Xiao Wanning would definitely help him out next.
Xiao Wan Ning raised her hand and touched Jiang Lingyun's face. "Regarding the matter of Tongniu County, in my opinion, let's just let it go. After all, disaster relief requires a lot of financial resources, and the national treasury simply can't afford that much money right now. Going there would be a thankless task for you. There are many ways to get into the court."
Jiang Lingyun's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "What is it that Your Highness is referring to? Please enlighten me."
Xiao Wan Ning slowly explained, "Recently, a memorial arrived reporting that bandits are rampant outside the capital, and a capable minister is needed to suppress them. If you can accept this assignment, you can not only avoid the current turmoil but also gain merit through this opportunity."
Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in Jiang Lingyun's eyes. "Your Highness, this is indeed a good opportunity, but..."
Xiao Wanning saw his concerns and smiled slightly, "I know what you're worried about. Leaving aside the current situation, if you insist on fighting, it might backfire. It's better to take a step back for now and try to make a comeback later."
Jiang Lingyun was still somewhat hesitant, "But Wan Ning, you know me, I'm not good at wielding swords and spears!"
"What's the harm? Just go. I'll have my brother send the most elite Imperial Guards to you. All you need to do is show your face."
Jiang Lingyun remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Wan Ning. When I achieve success and fame, I will definitely come back to properly thank you."
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the hall. Xiao Wanning frowned slightly and whispered to Jiang Lingyun, "You may leave now. Remember my words, and prepare well for the trip to the Northwest."
Jiang Lingyun left the princess's residence with a smile on her face, but as soon as she stepped out, her smile froze, and her eyes were filled with an undisguised ruthlessness.
"Murong Xuewei, you bitch, just you wait."
After saying that, he stormed off towards the general's mansion.
After Jiang Lingyun left, Xiao Sining came out, took Xiao Wanning's arm, and asked curiously, "Is such a useless person like my royal sister worth your dedication?"
Xiao Wan sighed, "He's not a good-for-nothing. He has the same ruthlessness I had back then."
Xiao Sining stared at Jiang Lingyun's back for a long time, but she still couldn't figure out what was so ruthless about him.
Meanwhile, in the Murong residence, Murong Xuewei stood in the pavilion, gazing absently at the lotus flowers in the garden. Liuli hurried in and reported, "Madam, the disaster relief supplies you requested have been prepared."
Murong Xuewei nodded. "Very good. When Zhao Huaizhen goes to the disaster relief site, you personally give these things to him. Make sure he takes them with him."
Liuli left as instructed, leaving Murong Xuewei alone in the pavilion. A gentle breeze blew by, and she couldn't help but shiver as memories of her past life surfaced in her mind.
She recalled that although the Murong family was wealthy enough to help Jiang Lingyun rise rapidly in her career, it didn't necessarily lead to Xiao Wanning's murderous intent. So, what exactly caused Xiao Wanning to turn on the Murong family?
Murong Xuewei frowned in thought, when suddenly, a scene flashed through her mind. She remembered the Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant that Xiao Wanning had been asking about on her deathbed in her previous life.
"Could it be that the root of everything lies in that Spirit Rhinoceros Pendant?" Murong Xuewei murmured to herself, a hint of surprise and uncertainty flashing in her eyes.
Murong Xuewei got up, intending to return to her room to investigate the secrets of the Lingxi Pendant, when a servant came to report that Jiang Lingyun was at the door and wanted to see Murong Xuewei.
"Jiang Lingyun?" Murong Xuewei was slightly taken aback, then a cold glint flashed in her eyes. "What's he doing here?"
Murong Xuewei wanted to order the servants to throw her out, but then she heard the servants say...
"Young Master Jiang said that if he doesn't see you today, he won't leave the door. He will expose all of Madam's secrets, and then none of us will be able to stay in the capital."
Murong Xuewei frowned unhappily upon hearing this. Jiang Lingyun was certain that she wouldn't dare reveal her identity and was trying to use it to blackmail her.
Murong Xuewei snorted coldly. Today she was going to see what Jiang Lingyun was up to.
"Go and invite Young Master Jiang to the side hall."