bullyxtreme Chapter 508 Qian Feng Arrives in Beijing
Chapter 508 Qian Feng Arrives in Beijing
The days passed quietly amidst the busyness.
Seven days later, news came from Miaoshou Pavilion that Qin Wanfang had woken up!
Wei Ling was still investigating the case of the Duke of Wu's mansion. Su Jixiang asked Lushui to help her disguise herself, as she wanted to go to Miaoshou Pavilion to check on the situation.
She only took Green Water and Osmanthus with her when she went out. For the sake of convenience, she had already disguised herself at home as a young doctor from the Miaoshou Pavilion.
The three of them did not take the Marquis's carriage, but quietly slipped out of the back gate onto the street.
Ever since Wei Ling returned to his residence after spending a night in the palace, the Zhenbei Marquis's residence has become one of the most popular spots for wealthy and powerful families in the capital. Invitations to Wei Ling and Su Jixiang have been pouring in like snowflakes.
Su Jixiang asked Wei Ling if he needed to keep the appointment, and Wei Ling said it was up to Su Jixiang. He didn't care; he was too lazy to go anyway, and whether Su Jixiang wanted to go was up to her.
Wei Ling never made any demands on Su Jixiang regarding these matters. In any case, he could still maintain his wife's composure.
Su Jixiang understood that these people had only invited her because of Wei Ling.
Those people all came with various motives and were not genuinely trying to make friends. After thinking it over, Su Jixiang decided that he would continue to live in the North and would not have much interaction with these nobles from the capital.
Previously, in order to accept the invitation from the Eldest Princess, she had made clothes and bought jewelry, going through thirteen troubles along the way. However, she was met with all sorts of disdain from the Eldest Princess. Although the Eldest Princess was now under house arrest and no one in the capital would be so bored as to give her attitude again, Su Jixiang still disliked this invitation, which had no real meaning for her, as long as she thought of the unpleasant experience last time.
Moreover, those people were only trying to get close to Wei Ling or to get information from her. Even though those people from aristocratic families are now being polite to her because of Wei Ling, they still look down on her background deep down.
Therefore, Su Jixiang felt that rather than wasting time dealing with these people, it would be more comfortable to stay at home, decline invitations, and hide away in peace and quiet.
Besides, once the Empress Dowager's birthday celebration is over, she will be returning to the North with Wei Ling, and it will be extremely difficult to meet again in the future. If she and Wei Ling move back to the capital to live permanently in the future, it will not be too late to attend the banquet.
Su Jixiang declined all invitations citing his health condition and hasn't left the house in recent days.
So today, disguised with Green Water and Osmanthus, she didn't want to ride in a carriage.
Due to the limitations imposed by her status as the wife of the Marquis of Zhenbei, she hadn't had a proper chance to explore the capital since arriving. Today, she was walking to Miaoshou Pavilion and could take the opportunity to stroll around the capital.
Su Jixiang was happy, and so were Lushui and Guihua. They followed behind Su Jixiang and were even more excited than she was. They would go and look at all sorts of little things being sold on the street and then comment on them.
"I must say, the trinkets in the capital are more exquisite than those in our northern region." After looking at the fans, sachets, and cosmetics on several stalls, Lvshui said to Su Jixiang with a smile.
“Yes, this is right under the emperor’s nose, so naturally the materials used here are much more refined than those used in our border regions.” Su Jixiang, who was also observing, laughed with great interest, “If everything were made the same, how would our trading company make any money?”
“That’s right,” Guihua said with a smile. “However, the things from our northern region are not bad either. I think in a few years, they won’t be much worse than those from the capital.”
"Fool, we're developing, and so is the capital. Nothing stays the same," Su Jixiang laughed. "We're working in different directions, so we don't need to compare ourselves to the capital in everything. Having our own unique characteristics is what makes life vibrant and diverse!"
The three of them chatted and laughed as they walked, playing and having fun. Before they knew it, they had arrived at the entrance of an alley.
“Madam, look at that man’s back view. Doesn’t he look a lot like Captain Qian?” Green Water suddenly tugged at Su Jixiang and pointed to a gray-clad man who had just turned into the alley.
Su Jixiang looked in the direction she was pointing. The alley was very long, with tall buildings on both sides. The eaves blocked the sunlight from entering the alley, making it very dark.
A man leading a horse walked inside the box, covered in dust, wearing a straw hat, and carrying a long sword on his back.
"The sword at his waist is the same style as the swords of our Northern Black Tiger Guard!" Green Water said to Osmanthus with her sharp eyes.
Su Jixiang looked closely and realized that it was indeed the case!
This saber was just replaced for the Black Tiger Guards during the Chinese New Year this year. The hilt has a clear tiger head mark, and the blade is made of high-quality steel. It is a new saber developed by the Black Tiger Army's blacksmith camp in the North. This saber has a more balanced weight distribution, and the material of the blade is also the newly developed high-quality steel, which can be said to have both hardness and flexibility. The blacksmith camp has tested this saber, and the sabers previously issued by the Ministry of War are simply no match for this new saber.
When the two swords clashed, this new type of sword could cut through the sword issued by the Ministry of War in just a few blows!
The man must have heard the sound of green water, because he turned around and glanced back.
Beneath the straw hat, a tired and weathered face was revealed.
"It really is Captain Qian!" The three men recognized the face at the same time and said in unison.
Qian Feng stopped in his tracks. He didn't recognize the three young men in white standing at the alley entrance, but it seemed like they knew him.
"Who are you...?" Qian Feng looked at Su Jixiang and the other two with suspicion.
"Madam is here!" Green Water walked quickly over and said to Qian Feng, "How did you get to the capital?"
"Madam?" In the North, only Su Jixiang was addressed as "Madam" by the Black Tiger Army.
Because Su Jixiang and the others were disguised today, Qian Feng didn't recognize them at first.
"Oh dear. It's that lady you know!" Guihua walked over and said, "We're disguised!"
“Captain Qian, it is indeed me.” Su Jixiang also walked over. “I am Su Jixiang.”
Qian Feng then recognized Su Jixiang's voice. He quickly clasped his hands in a fist salute and bowed respectfully. "Qian Feng greets Madam. However, Qian Feng is no longer a captain," he said with a hint of self-deprecation. He had already been punished for Zhao Xiuwan's numerous debts and embezzlement.
“Then I’ll call you Brother Qian,” Su Jixiang said.
“I dare not accept such praise, Madam!” Qian Feng said cleanly.
"Why did you come to the capital?" Su Jixiang asked.
She had indeed told Wei Ling that she should simply tell Qian Feng that Zhao Xiuwan and Nangong Rui had arrived in the capital and let him make his own decision. However, judging from the time, even if Qian Feng had received the news, he should not have arrived in the capital yet, unless he had already set off for the capital before receiving the news!