Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

"Don't mention this matter again." Aunt Yang gathered her hair and said with a sad face, "No matter how great a person's fortune is, it is carried in the mother's womb. We are not born to be able to withstand such wealth and honor. My mother used to tell me that if a person can't withstand wealth and honor, he will get into big trouble. My son, don't think about anything else. Listen to my advice and let's just be content."

Seeing that Aunt Yang seemed to have made up her mind already, Jiang Siling said no more and hurried out.

Anan stood in the yard looking at the summer flowers all over the hall. Baishao, Jiangli and several other maids followed behind her, talking about some rumors they had heard in the streets a few days ago. She felt increasingly uneasy.

This matter seemed to be a natural outcome, but in fact it was too coincidental. Did he really do nothing? If he did, why didn't he tell me?

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, Jiu Ling came running over and said to her with a smile, "Madam, the master said he is going to Prince Jing's mansion right now, you should go too!"

Anan looked at the sun and couldn't help but smile, "Are we going at noon?"

Jiu Ling nodded and said, "The master only said that Madam should go quickly, and didn't say anything else."

I haven't seen Jin Liu and Yu Ran for a long time. I guess they are both busy. It's quite novel to have a banquet in the middle of the day. Anan ordered people to pack some fresh fruits from the south, and brought a few bottles of fruit wine for Yu Ran, and then went out in a carriage.

The heat was unbearable, the horses moved very slowly, and the carriages passed through the streets, all seeing prosperity.

Anan lowered the car curtain, wiped the sweat off her face with a handkerchief, and took a deep breath. The air was filled with bursts of rich sweetness, which made her very uncomfortable.

"What's wrong with you, young lady?" Bai Shao was a little worried. She reached out and touched her forehead, and said worriedly, "You seem to be feeling unwell lately."

"I'll go get some iced sour plum soup for the girl!" Jing Mo knocked on the car door and said with a smile, "I think it's because the weather is too hot and her appetite is poor."

After they drank the sour plum soup, Anan felt a little better. However, he was still lazy and lacked energy.

Everyone in Prince Jing's mansion was busy. After seeing Anan, Changxin personally sent them to the second gate. After passing the hanging flower gate, they saw Jin Liu and Hong Ze standing under the wisteria trellis and talking with serious expressions.

Anan was led by the little girl into the inner room. Yu Ran was fiddling with a small box in his hand. When he saw her come in, he stood up and greeted her with a smile. He couldn't help but pursed his lips and said, "It's been so long since we last met. What are you busy with?"

The two talked for a while before Yu Ran placed the small box in Anan's hand and chuckled, "Your Highness and I will be leaving tonight. I don't know when we will see each other again. If you are free, come and see me."

"So urgent?" Anan was a little surprised. There was no news at all before, and suddenly Jin Liu was asked to go to the fiefdom.

"Nothing." Yu Ran smiled, "It will happen sooner or later, but it's a little hasty. Your Highness hasn't saved much in these years, so you can leave at any time. I need you to come and help me take care of Prince Jing's Mansion when you are free in the future."

"This person didn't even tell me in advance." Anan frowned and looked outside the door with some anger.

"Don't blame him. Your Highness and he just received the news this morning." Yu Ran held Anan's hand.

Anan put away the small box, thought for a moment, waved to Bai Shao, whispered a few words in her ear, and Bai Shao responded and hurried away.

The four of them sat at the table, with a few small dishes and a pot of sake. Jin Liu's carefree conversation diluted a lot of the sadness of parting. After three rounds of wine, he suddenly said to Hongze: "Although your official position is not high now, you are a key position. Although my father believes in you, he prefers the grandson. Even the general brother of the crown princess is on the side of the grandson. You still have to be alert in the future and don't be reckless."