Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 118 A lonely man and a widow

Since her rebirth, Jiang Lige's life seemed to have been going smoothly, so smoothly that she almost thought that she could really change the future of Nanchu smoothly as her mother hoped.

After this incident, she realized that she was still pitifully insignificant.

Like an insignificant speck of dust, I drift with the tide under this treacherous power, unable to control my own destiny, nor able to help the people I care about.

A deep feeling of powerlessness passed like yellow sand, easily swallowing up Jiang Lige's consciousness.

The moment he saw Ning Yunxiao, Jiang Lige didn't know what he was thinking. He just felt a soreness in his nose and his eyes turned red in an instant.

Ning Yunxiao had never seen Jiang Lige look so aggrieved, and thought something had happened, so he hurried forward and gave Jiang Lige some support.

"We can talk about it later. It's late and the dew is heavy, so go inside first."

"it is good."

Jiang Lige nodded, but stumbled as he stood up because his feet were numb from squatting for too long.

Seeing this, Ning Yunxiao said "Excuse me", then picked up the person and walked out.

Not far from the military camp, there is a group of farmhouses. Due to the busy military affairs, many soldiers who live far away choose to rent farmhouses near the military camp. Ning Yunxiao is one of them.

The farmhouse where Ning Yunxiao lived was not big, but very clean. There was only a cheap wooden table, a few benches, a wooden cabinet and a single bed in the room, which could be seen at a glance.

Ning Yunxiao placed Jiang Lige on the bench and poured her a bowl of water personally.

"There's nothing good in the countryside, so Princess, just make do with what you have."

Jiang Lige took the water and said, "Thank you, Prince."

After Jiang Lige drank a bowl of warm water and warmed himself up, Ning Yunxiao asked.

"What on earth happened today? Why is the princess still outside the palace so late at night?"

"Today, I..."

Jiang Lige was still a little emotionally unstable, and he narrated Dong Lianchu's story in a low and disorganized voice. His lowered eyelids perfectly concealed the obscurity surging in his eyes.

Even though Jiang Lige's narration was so long-winded and seemed a bit disorganized, Ning Yunxiao still quickly grasped the key points.

"Ms. Dong hasn't violated any of the seven grounds for divorce. As long as she persists, she might be able to keep her position as the legitimate wife."

"If Princess Jingyu can bring this to my great-aunt's attention, she's determined to get what she wants." Jiang Lige smiled bitterly. "Everyone in the world is driven by profit. Power is the only thing that entangles all kinds of interests. Fairness and truth all have to give way to power. It's really funny."

Looking at Jiang Lige who was so dejected, Ning Yunxiao felt inexplicably uncomfortable in his heart and subconsciously patted Jiang Lige's shoulder soothingly.

"The princess was so concerned that she didn't see the crux of the matter."

When Jiang Lige heard this, he knew that there might be a turning point in the matter, and asked hurriedly, "What?"

"You and I both know that Princess Jingyu is not a kind person. Lord Xie, in order to ensure the health and well-being of his illegitimate children, did not even dare to raise them in the Princess's residence, but instead arranged for them to live separately. So, why do you think Princess Jingyu would take such a step forward on behalf of a illegitimate girl?"

"why?"

“Unless it’s profitable.”

Jiang Lige had thought about what Ning Yunxiao said, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't figure out what Princess Jingyu wanted from Zhou Jianbi.

In the capital, the Wenchang Marquisate is not really considered a top-tier wealthy family, and the family is small, so it seems that no significant figures will emerge in this generation.

With the power of Princess Jingyu's Mansion, not to mention a family with a nominal title like the Wenchang Marquis Mansion, even the Wen Mansion, which is in power, may not be impossible to enter.

In comparison, Jiang Lige really didn't understand what Princess Jingyu was thinking.

Unable to figure it out, Jiang Lige gave up and turned to look at Ning Yunxiao, "Then, my lord, what do you think Princess Jingyu wants from Zhou Jianbi?"

"I haven't thought this through yet." Ning Yunxiao shook his head and continued, "But the most urgent thing is to find Dong first. She's a weak woman and it's always unsafe outside."

After Ning Yunxiao's explanation, Jiang Lige gradually came to his senses, "That's right, we have to find Sister Lianchu first!"

Ning Yunxiao felt relieved when he saw that Jiang Lige finally regained some energy.

"Leave this matter to me. Princess, you've been tired all day. Please rest here for one night. After the city gates are changed, I will lead my men into the city to search for the person."

"Your Highness, your job is so hard, how can I let you run around for this again? This matter..."

"It's settled then." Jiang Lige wanted to refuse, but Ning Yunxiao cut her off. "Otherwise, I'll have to send a message back to the palace overnight, asking the Empress Dowager to come and look after the princess."

"..."

Jiang Lige was blocked by Ning Yunxiao and shut up obediently.

Ning Yunxiao threatened, but his actions were incredibly considerate. He first helped Jiang Lige tidy up her bedding, then fetched a thicker quilt from the cabinet and placed it on the bed. He then tore off a sheet and hung it from the beam to create a simple barrier, thus maintaining proper etiquette between men and women.

A thin bed sheet was placed right between the two of them.

Jiang Lige was lying on the bed. The candlelight flickered in the night, and the warm glow made Ning Yunxiao's sitting back particularly clear.

Looking at Ning Yunxiao's back, Jiang Lige inexplicably recalled the first time they met when they were being chased in the mountains. Ning Yunxiao was also like this, sitting at the entrance of the cave with a sword in his hand, guarding it.

The figure was like Jun Zhu standing proudly on the top of the mountains, slender and upright, so tough that it gave people peace of mind.

The chirping of insects and birds in the mountain stream was not as peaceful and restful as in the imperial city. But thanks to Ning Yunxiao, Jiang Lige had a good sleep that night.

When I got up the next day, Ning Yunxiao had already left. There was a simple breakfast and a piece of letter on the table.

"Chang'anfang, waiting for good news." Ning Yunxiao wrote.

When Jiang Lige read the letter, he felt sweet in his heart and had a rare good appetite. He ate up all the breakfast on the table and then went out in a good mood.

With Yu Linglong in charge of Chang'an Fang, business was booming early in the morning. As soon as Jiang Lige entered Chang'an Fang, he ran into two ladies from wealthy families arguing fiercely over a spot to go upstairs.

Yu Linglong was trying to stop the fight without any hesitation, and her unscrupulous look of a profiteer who was happy to see it happen really left Jiang Lige speechless.

Seeing Jiang Lige coming, Yu Linglong seemed a little surprised. Jiang Lige looked at the mess in the front hall and didn't want to cause trouble for everyone, so he just said that he was waiting for news inside and there was no need for anyone to serve him.

Yu Linglong probably guessed that Jiang Lige was busy, so she just asked someone to bring some food to Jiang Lige and didn't bother him anymore.

At first, Jiang Lige could still sit still, but as time passed, Jiang Lige began to lose patience. He was considering whether to go out and look for someone together when he saw Ning Yunxiao and Dong Lianchu push the door open.