On the day when the 100,000-man army entered the city, Jiang Xue Ning personally welcomed them at the city gate, and the common people flocked to watch.

A hundred thousand troops marched through the streets in an orderly manner.

Jiang Xue Ning, dressed in white armor and riding a Ferghana horse, walked at the front of the team with a heroic look.

Jing Yu leaned on the railing, looking at him with a pair of peach blossom eyes, "A beauty and a famous horse really complement each other."

Fuyun, a close confidant standing by, had to remind him, "Young Master, don't forget your mission to Xiangchu this time."

"understood."

Jing Yu responded while picking up the largest flower from the basket beside him and throwing it accurately at Jiang Xue Ning.

Jiang Xue Ning was hit by the flowers, and when she looked up she was met with a pair of sparkling peach blossom eyes.

A young man in brocade clothes with a jade-like face leaned against the railing casually, like a lazy cat. After meeting her gaze, he smiled and threw a flower to her.

He was the only one throwing flowers, so it was hard not to attract attention. Soon someone in the teahouse opposite recognized him, "Jincheng Young City Lord Jing Yu..."

Lu Zhen asked in a deep voice, "Why is he here?"

Jiang Xue Ning took the flowers from him and recognized that he was the young man who had given her flowers from Jin Cheng at that time.

interesting…

She casually pinned the flower in her hair and rode away on her horse as fast as a flowing cloud.

Jing Yu propped his chin with his hand, a smile flashed in his beautiful peach blossom eyes, "I like her a little bit..."

Fuyun on the side rolled his eyes and asked, "Is there any woman you don't like?"

He can fall in love with eight hundred women in one day. It is well known to everyone that the young master of Jincheng is gentle and affectionate and has countless female confidantes.

Jiang Xue Ning did not take this little episode to heart. She hosted a grand banquet for the three armies in the military camp and settled the Qingzhou troops. She returned home late at night.

Qing He brought her a bowl of hangover soup. As she drank, she said, "It's already been decided. We will march to Yuncheng in half a month."

Hua Yan reported, "Food and military pay have arrived."

Jiang Li looked at Yuncheng on the map and said, "The Wolf Fang Army should be able to hold out for half a month."

Jiang Xue Ning looked at the account books and secret reports on the table and said thoughtfully, "Over the years, the major families have made so much money. It's time to give some of it out."

“I’m afraid this won’t be easy…”

"You personally deliver these account books to the major families." Jiang Xue Ning said to Jiang Li, "Convey my meaning."

She wanted to see their attitude. If they were really unwilling to give a penny, then don't blame her for being rude.

She allowed the existence of aristocratic families, but did not allow them to override her rights.

Jiang Li nodded, "I understand."

The next day, Jing Yu walked into Zhou's house yawning.

Zhou Yi, the head of the Zhou family, invited him to a banquet. After three rounds of drinks, he praised his daughter in every word.

Jing Yu chuckled, "The Zhou family girl has a good reputation, so it's naturally good."

"Hahahaha, my nephew really has good vision." Zhou Yi stroked his beard and said with satisfaction, "Then my nephew, are you interested in forming a good relationship with Qin and Jin? Then the two families can help each other."

Jing Yu turned the cup in his hand and glanced at him with a half-smile, "Is it inappropriate to tell me about this?"

Zhou Yi said shrewdly, "I really like my nephew. If my nephew and my daughter can get along well, then this matter will be more perfect."

In fact, it was because the Lord of Jincheng was an old fox who never suffered any loss. So he thought it would be better to deal with the younger one first, after all, his little daughter was famous for her beauty.

I heard that this young city lord was famous for his love of beauty, and that being fickle and amorous was not a problem for him. It was normal for a man to have many wives and concubines. He was attracted by the Jincheng behind him.

Jing Yu's main point is not to be responsible nor refuse, "There are too many people who are like me. Wouldn't it be too tiring to marry them all?"

Zhou Yi was choked and was about to speak when the housekeeper came to report, "Master Jiangli from the palace is here."

"Why is he here…"

Just as he finished speaking, Jiang Li came in with the account book in his hand and said gently, "I'm sorry to bother you by coming here so suddenly."

Everyone knew that he was Jiang Xue Ning's confidant. Zhou Yi snorted and said arrogantly, "I'm busy. Tell me what you want to say."

He didn't even ask him to sit down, but asked someone to serve tea. Jiang Li didn't care, and directly handed him the account book in his hand, "The prince asked me to convey it."

Zhou Yi took it and flipped through it, then put the account book on the table with a bang, "What does she mean?"

"The army is about to set out. Your Highness means that the Zhou family, as one of the most influential families in Hunan and Chu, should also make a statement."

"I don't have any money to give, so I can't express it." Zhou Yi said angrily, "She thinks she can scare me with just an account book. She's overthinking it."

Jiang Li faced his fury calmly and said, "I will convey your words to the prince. Remember to read the account book."

After saying that, he turned around and left, as if he really just came to convey Jiang Xue Ning's meaning.

He was too nonchalant, and Zhou Yi felt uneasy instead, as if he had some big tricks up his sleeve.

Jing Yu was leaning on a chair, watching the show with great interest.

Zhou Yi coughed lightly, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. The new king is young and hot-tempered, and he doesn't know the seriousness of the matter. He has a bad temper."

Jing Yu felt bored and said with a bright smile, "I will invite Miss Zhou to appreciate the flowers another day when I am free. I will take my leave today."

After this incident, Zhou Yi was in no mood to entertain him anymore. He had to quickly confirm whether the account book belonged to the Zhou family alone or to everyone else.

Jing Yu left Zhou's house and said nonchalantly, "The beauties in Xiangchu are all beautiful in their own way. I am dazzled by them and don't want to go back to Jincheng anymore."

Yun Fu reminded him expressionlessly, "The city lord said that if you don't complete the task seriously this time, he will shave your hair and send you to Buddhism!"

"What a cruel father..."

Jing Yu had to give up the idea of ​​asking the beauty to appreciate the flowers, and began to think about how to surprise someone by chance. This was more in line with his style.

Jiang Li spent the whole afternoon handing over all the seven or eight account books in his hand, and received numerous angry and cold comments. He still looked calm and composed, and his emotions were terrifyingly stable.

Back at the mansion, he said with a wooden face, "I'm afraid the military pay won't come out. Everyone seems stingy."

Jiang Xue Ning said without even looking up, "It doesn't matter, just ask them to pay the tax, and those who don't can leave on their own. Since you are here, you must abide by the rules."

She always carried out her decisions vigorously and vigorously. Since she wanted to touch these noble families, she would not show any mercy.

Jiang Li nodded, and thought of the butterfly he met in Zhou's house. "The young city lord of Jincheng was a guest at Zhou's house when I went there. The two of them seemed to be having a good chat."

The first thing that came to Jiang Xue Ning's mind was that pair of sparkling peach blossom eyes. "Don't worry about him for now. If he has other intentions, he will reveal his true colors sooner or later."

Jing Yu, who was strolling on the street, felt a chill on his back and sneezed. He muttered to himself, "I wonder which beauty is missing me again."


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