After being reborn in the Mass Grave, she overturned her predecessor's power

After the winter solstice, the weather becomes colder and the plum blossoms bloom more brilliantly. The plum blossoms at Meilong Temple outside the capital are well-known.

It snowed heavily overnight. Jiang Xue, who was wrapped in thick snow, said, "It is most elegant to appreciate plum blossoms in the snow. Let's go to Meilong Temple to join in the fun."

Wu Jin rode away on horseback to take care of things. After they had breakfast, they set off in a carriage. Many spies followed behind them.

It was already afternoon when we arrived at Meilon Temple. The sound of bells was melodious, and there were plum trees in the distance. The white snow and red plum blossoms complemented each other, creating a stunning beauty.

Wu Jin came over and said, "We have reserved the most secluded courtyard deep in the Merlin."

Behind Meilong Temple is the Hua family, so they are very good at doing business. They have renovated many exquisite courtyards, and many literati live here. The ladies and young ladies also come to stay occasionally.

Wearing a veiled hat, she walked past the plum trees in full bloom and went to a small cottage hidden deep in the forest surrounded by plum trees.

Hua Yan was waiting for her at the gate of the courtyard. She was as beautiful as a flower. She chuckled and said, "Oh, you are indeed a beautiful fox. I am so excited just by looking at you."

Jiang Xue Ning blinked at her and said, "Sister, are you willing to live and die for me?"

The two of them joked for a while and then went into the yard together. There were many people coming to enjoy the flowers. The plum forest outside was very lively, but this place was very quiet.

Hua Yan pushed open the door and said with great excitement, "The rent for the yard here is several hundred gold a month. Those who can afford to live here are either rich or noble, and they generally like quietness."

He is indeed a born businessman. He can make a fortune just by relying on the plum blossoms in winter.

She was in a good mood and was ready to show off her taste. A few people gathered around the stove in the pavilion to make tea, watching the snow falling on the plum branches bit by bit.

Bingtong especially liked snowy days, and played the piano beside him. Tianlang was completely free and went to the back mountain to have fun.

Hua Yan was roasting chestnuts while reporting on the progress. "The food and medicinal materials have basically been shipped to Xiangchu. After the New Year, the prices in Beijing should go up."

She nodded and asked, "It is said that food and fodder should be sent before troops move. Is there any unusual movement in Yandi?"

The business that Hua managed for her has spread all over the place in recent years, forming a huge information network.

"According to the news from our trading company in Yan, Prince Yu's Mansion has been hoarding grain and collecting grain. More than a month ago, a large amount of grain and fodder was secretly transported out of Yan."

"It seems that it is only a matter of time before the Yan army arrives at the city."

Jiang Li analyzed, "We have to get out as soon as possible. If we are trapped in Beijing, the situation will be bad."

Hua Yan said with emotion, "Who knows who will win the prosperous Shengjing in the end, and who will become its new owner."

She looked at Jiang Xuening with some regret, "Are you really not going to fight for it?"

Jiang Xue Ning shook her head. "This is not the right time. I won't join in the fun."

The main reason was that she had no choice but to dispatch hundreds of thousands of troops at once. Moreover, fighting for this place was meaningless to her.

They chatted about the current situation again. Qinghe brought the best venison. They had a great time grilling the meat and drinking.

It was getting dark soon, and the glass lanterns in the yard were lit up. The twinkling lights made Merlin even quieter.

Jiang Xue Ning stood in the corridor, waiting patiently.

Late at night, a traveler came over the mountains and hills, just to avoid the crowd and meet someone.

Perhaps hearing the sound, Tianlang jumped up excitedly. Bingtong patted its head and fed him a piece of dried meat.

Qing He lifted her skirt, stepped on the snow, and went to open the door. Hua Yan leaned against the railing with a blushing face, and there was a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Jiang Xue stared at the direction of the courtyard gate and curled her lips. After not seeing each other for so many years, she wondered if the strange and elegant gentleman was still the same.

The door creaked open.

The people who came in were all dressed in black, with knives on their waists, and they exuded a chill and coldness.

The leading man was also dressed in black, but he looked particularly graceful. His cold eyebrows, when he looked at Jiang Xue Ning, were filled with a smile that was more intoxicating than strong liquor.

He said, "I'm coming."

Jiang Xue Ning's originally cold gaze suddenly softened, "Third Young Master, long time no see."

Zuo Musheng gripped the knife at his waist and said, "The 6,000 people I brought this time are the elite carefully selected from the Zuo family and the prince. We are ready to fight for the princess at any time!"

Part of these six thousand people will hide in Meilon Temple, and part will sneak into the capital.

In this round, the Zuo family had completely chosen her and had no regrets about their move.

The Third Master Zuo, who was as gentle as jade when they first met Shi Mo, has become much more fierce and has the aura of a person in power.

"You've had a hard time coming all the way here. Let's talk inside."

Qinghe Caiyue also quickly led the dozens of people who followed him to the warm side room for dinner.

Zuo Musheng entered the guest hall, his eyes never left Jiang Xuening, "It's been a long time since we last met. The princess has become more beautiful."

The compliment was too straightforward. Jiang Xue Ning coughed and changed the subject, "I didn't expect it would be you."

She transferred people from Qingzhou, but she didn't expect that he, as the new generation leader of the Zuo family, would risk his life to come all the way here.

Zuo Musheng drank a glass of wine to warm himself up. "When you left Qingzhou, I said that Qingzhou would not let you down. I am willing to fight for you at any time."

Jiang Xue Ning raised her glass to everyone in the room, "Then let's go to the highest point together and see a different view!"

After dinner, Zuo Musheng was tired after walking through the wind and snow, so Hua Yan arranged for someone to take him downstairs to rest.

Bingtong went to practice illusion, and Jiangli also tactfully returned to his room.

Hua Yan looked at her with a sweet smile, "I am willing to fight for you at any time. I am moved just by hearing that. Mr. Zuo, your intention is not simple."

Jiang Xue Ning smiled and said, "Now is not the time to be sentimental. He is here on his own behalf, and more importantly, on behalf of the Zuo family."

When they were in Qingzhou, they had fought side by side many times. She was very happy that he could come this time.

"What a heartless woman." Hua Yan propped up her chin and said, "If someone doesn't come back, I'm afraid someone will steal his girlfriend away."

Jiang Xue Ning didn't want to talk about this topic any more. "Have you found the people on the list?"

When the Jiang family left Beijing, the box that Old Master Jiang handed to her contained, in addition to some land deeds and house deeds, a list at the bottom with three names on it. Two of them were crossed out with red crosses.

There was only one name left, and Jiang Xue Ning felt that this name was very important.

Mr. Jiang deliberately left this name at the end, there must be a purpose.

Without any other clues, she could only mobilize her network of connections to see if she could find the person.

Hua Yan shook her head. "So far, I have no clue."

She said with a headache, "Then forget about it for now. After all, the things in the palace are more important right now."

Helian Mu had made it clear that he was going for the throne. Only Xiao Linfeng remained silent and unpredictable.

She was wondering whether she should take the risk and attack him first.