The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Shangguan Sitong didn't understand. Would he starve to death if he didn't work for a day or two?

In order to work, they don't care about their health.

Everyone was busy and no one had time to pay attention to her.

This incident also made Shangguan Sitong miss the best opportunity to settle the score.

Shangguan Mansion. Luowan Courtyard.

Huan Shuang entered the room, dismissed the people around him, and took out a letter from her sleeve: "Miss, there's a reply from the other side."

Shangguan Haitong took the letter and opened it. There was only a short line of words on it: 3:15 pm, no waiting after this time.

It became.

She folded the letter and said, "Keep it carefully. You may need it in the future."

"Yes. Girl, I'll go with you?" Huanshuang put away the letter.

Shangguan Haitong shook his head: "I will go alone. If everything goes well, we will set off early tomorrow morning."

Huanshuang nodded.

Shangguan Haitong looked at the sky, hoping that the agreed meeting time would come soon.

The sun gradually moved westward.

Shen Shi.

Huanshuang changed clothes for her master and put on a cloak: "Girl, are you really okay alone? Or we should send someone to guard nearby. I know we can't expect the worst in everything, but if something happens..."

"Nothing will happen." Shangguan Haitong put on the hood of his cloak, "You just need to send someone to meet us at the back door."

Seeing that persuasion failed, Huanshuang nodded in response.

Shangguan Haitong left the yard and went out through the back door.

With no one to follow and protect her, she headed to the agreed location alone.

She walked forward step by step, as if she was on the road to the pinnacle of power.

An uninhabited house.

Shangguan Haitong pushed the door open and stood in the yard waiting quietly.

She knew who she was going to face and that the other party would definitely send someone to keep an eye on her and report anything wrong at any time.

The shadow on the ground became longer and longer, and time passed by bit by bit.

Shangguan Haitong is very patient in waiting, and will wait even if the other party is late on purpose.

It's three o'clock in time.

The door opened, and a guard with a sword raised his hand and said, "Please come in, sir."

Shangguan Haitong nodded and walked into the house.

The door was closed and the guards were standing outside.

inside the house.

The aroma of tea filled the air, and a man in fancy clothes sat at the table and brewed tea: "I specially arranged to meet you, Miss Shangguan is thoughtful."

Shangguan Haitong took off his hat and bowed: "Haitong greets the Fourth Prince."

She raised her eyes and looked at the man in fancy clothes.

The fourth prince, Xie Qiheng, pretends to be a carefree person, but he is actually a very ambitious man.

"Miss Shangguan, please take a seat." Xie Qiheng placed a cup of tea opposite her, "Try it."

Shangguan Haitong sat down, smelled the tea, and looked at its color. This tea is called Junshan Silver Needle, elegantly known as "gold inlaid with jade", and is a tribute tea.

She picked up the teacup and took a sip. "It tastes like Longjing tea, sweet and refreshing. I wonder what kind of tea this is?"

Xie Qiheng smiled and drank the tea in the cup in one gulp: "It's just ordinary tea."

Shangguan Haitong lowered his eyes, raised his hands and bowed solemnly: "Your Majesty is so talented, and the Shangguan government is willing to serve you."

Playing with the teacup, Xie Qiheng was leisurely: "This prince has no ambitions, and there is nothing I need to serve in the government."

Expected.

Shangguan Haitong sat upright and said confidently, "To show my sincerity, I can take down the camp outside the capital for the Fourth Prince."

Xie Qiheng paused, and finally looked up at the woman in front of him: "Ms. Shangguan is so confident?"

“Of course. But the last step requires the help of the Fourth Prince.” Shangguan Haitong spoke as if the camp outside the capital was already in his hands.

Refilling the teacup, Xie Qiheng drank slowly and considered: "Tell me about it."

Shangguan Haitong straightened his sleeves slowly and said, "The commander of the suburban camp will die suddenly in a few days, and the two deputy generals will report back to the capital. The emperor will certainly reprimand him and order people to investigate the truth. He is also worried about the selection of a successor. Deputy General Zhu Changji was born a commoner, and he is capable of taking on the important task."

"Zhu Changji is your man?" Xie Qiheng frowned slightly.

With a smile on his lips, Shangguan Haitong shook his head gently: "No, he is your Highness's man."

A hint of surprise flashed across Xie Qiheng's eyes.

Shangguan Haitong smiled confidently and said, "The supreme commander of the camp died suddenly. No matter what the reason, his deputy generals must be thoroughly investigated. Is it possible that he, a deputy general with no backing, will be pushed out to take the blame?"

That’s all I have to say. Smart people will naturally understand.

This is a good opportunity to win the hearts of the people and gain the authority of the camp outside the capital.

Xie Qiheng was very tempted.

He stared at the beauty in front of him: "This prince remembers that the Shangguan Mansion should have a close relationship with the third brother."

Shangguan Haitong did not deny: "Uncle is uncle, and we are us. Since we are following the dragon, who wouldn't want to get the first credit?"

Xie Qiheng grew up in the deep palace, so he naturally knew that women should not be underestimated.

But this woman gives people a charm and danger that is hard to ignore.

Everything seems to be good, but is this really what the other party wants?

The merits of following the dragon will bring you wealth and glory.

The tea in the cup had already cooled, but Shangguan Haitong still drank it all in one gulp: "Your Highness, please consider this carefully. Opportunities are rare and will never come again."

She stood up, turned around and left.

The door opened, and Shangguan Haitong nodded to the guard. She had finished her words, and there was no point in staying any longer.

Seeing Shangguan Haitong leaving the house, the guard came in and bowed: "Your Highness..."

Xie Qiheng raised his hand and thought: "Let me think about it. This woman's intentions are unclear, and it's really hard to believe."

The military power of the Beijing Suburban Camp...

Which prince doesn’t want it?

If something really happened to the commander, how many people would fight for that position...

the other side.

Shangguan Haitong returned home through the back door, put down his hat and said, "We will set out tomorrow."

"Yes." Huan Shuang accepted the order, "Miss, the third lady came just now. I said you were resting, so I sent her away."

After taking off the cloak, Shangguan Haitong washed his hands and asked, "What is she doing here?"

Huan Shuang boasted sincerely: "The second young lady doesn't care about the store, but the third young lady is very concerned. She has been learning from Zhan Xun and the others these days and found out the mistakes and omissions in the account book. She came here to tell you, so that those people won't deceive their superiors and hide the truth from their subordinates. The third young lady is really thoughtful."

Shangguan Haitong wiped his hands and said, "If she comes again, you can tell her that I know everything. She can do whatever she wants."

Knowing that the girl's mind was not on the mansion, Huanshuang nodded and said, "The fourth young master is much better today. He played in the garden for a long time. Just now, the little maid came to report that the lady asked about the fourth young master's schoolwork. Has the girl found a suitable teacher to teach him?"

Speaking of this, Shangguan Haitong was very troubled.

My mother doted on my fourth younger brother and had always hired a teacher for him at home since he started to learn English.

It is good that my fourth brother is innocent and naive because he has never been to school and has never interacted with his peers.

Now I am twelve years old, how can I have the ability to support the whole family?

Shangguan Haitong sat down and thought for a moment: "Let mother make the decision. We'll talk about everything after I come back."

"Okay." Huanshuang called the maid to report to the lady.

Everything has been arranged in the mansion and we are just waiting to set off tomorrow.

Shangguan Haitong lowered her eyes. The incident in the camp outside Beijing was going to happen in these two days, so she had to rush there to make plans as soon as possible.

Gaining the Fourth Prince's trust is only the first step...

The next morning.

The Shangguan Mansion’s carriage left the city.

Shangguan Haitong opened the curtain and said, "Huan Shuang, you will pretend to be me and pray for my blessing."