Chapter 667: Chapter 667 Rift

Su Jin was curious about why Marquis Dongxiang came to the Prince Mansion, and besides, she hadn’t returned to the Marquis Mansion for some days and planned to go back once.

In the study, the servant said, “Prince, the Princess Consort has arrived.”

“Let her in,” the Prince said.

The servant opened the door, and Su Jin and Xingxing walked in.

Su Jin stepped forward, greeted Marquis Dongxiang, and called, “Father.”

Then, she greeted the Prince.

Marquis Dongxiang took out a letter from his bosom, handed it to Su Jin, and said, “A letter from Princess Beimo for you.”

Su Jin, “…”

Princess Beimo actually wrote her a letter?

Were they on such good terms?

However, she was indeed quite curious why Princess Beimo needed to write her a letter.

Su Jin took the letter and opened it.

The letter was written on the third day after Princess Beimo returned to Beimo, expressing that the Beimo Empress was full of praise for the soap sold at the Beauty Pavilion, along with mahjong…

In short, the produce of the Beauty Pavilion was very popular in Beimo, and Princess Beimo regretted not bringing more that day and not emptying the Beauty Pavilion’s warehouse.

Coincidentally, King Beimo was sending people to Daqi, so she wrote this letter, hoping that Su Jin’s soap could be sold in Beimo.

Su Jin also wanted to expand her business to Beimo, but trade between two countries wasn’t something she could decide on her own.

But since Princess Beimo could send her this invitation letter, it showed that King Beimo approved, and she could certainly make an effort to make it happen.

Su Jin showed the letter to Marquis Dongxiang and the Prince, “Can I convince the Emperor to sell the soap to Beimo?”

Marquis Dongxiang’s fondness for his daughter was well-known.

Su Jin only wanted to sell soap; how could Marquis Dongxiang oppose?

Not to mention selling soap, even if she were to sell the Emperor, he wouldn’t object.

Xingxing looked at Su Jin and said, “Miss, weren’t you planning to go to the palace to deliver some dresses to Princess Shuning?”

“This is a good opportunity to ask the Emperor.”

The dresses that Su Jin had the embroidery room make for Princess Shuning were finished two days ago and sent to the Agarwood Pavilion.

It had been raining continuously, and Su Jin hadn’t had the chance to enter the palace. She said, “Go back and fetch the clothes; we’ll head to the palace shortly.”

Since Marquis Dongxiang and the Prince had important matters to discuss, Su Jin didn’t disturb them and left the study.

She waited while drinking tea in the pavilion.

Xingxing came back quickly, running with a bundle in her arms.

However, she first went into the study and then came out.

Xingxing, carrying the bundle, didn’t come over. Waving from afar, she said, “Miss, wait for me; I’ll go to the main kitchen to get some food.”

Before Su Jin could answer, the maid had already run off.

Su Jin, “…”

She was only going to the palace to deliver a dress and, by the way, find the Emperor, which wouldn’t take much time, so she wouldn’t go hungry.

After only a brief time, Xingxing returned.

The waist pouch she wore seemed even fuller than usual. Su Jin held her forehead, “What did you bring to eat?”

“Just three small pastries, some beef jerky, and a bit of tea,” Xingxing replied honestly.

“…”

Bringing so much food, and it’s only considered ’just’?

“Why didn’t you just bring a food box?” Su Jin’s mouth twitched.

Su Jin was joking, but Xingxing took it seriously and even thought about it carefully, saying, “Miss won’t be staying in the palace for long, so bringing too much won’t be eaten.”

Su Jin, “…”

Su Jin was completely defeated by Xingxing.

She stepped forward while Xingxing followed behind, carrying the bundle.

Su Jin remembered what she wanted to ask earlier, but before she could, the maid had run off to the main kitchen. She asked, “What did my father tell you?”

“The Marquis didn’t say much, just reminded me to look after you and not to eat indiscriminately in the palace. I was afraid you’d go hungry, so I brought some snacks,” Xingxing replied dutifully.

As a foodie, nothing is more painful than hunger.

She preferred to carry more at the risk of inconvenience than to endure an empty stomach.

Su Jin raised an eyebrow slightly.

Her father hadn’t reminded her like this before; it seemed he was very concerned after she developed rashes from eating palace pastries.

If food and drink in the palace were unsafe, why didn’t her father just tell her not to go?

However, abandoning caution due to a single mishap wasn’t her father’s style.

Su Jin walked out of the mansion, chatting with Xingxing.

The hour was still early, and after leaving the palace, they could go to the Marquis Mansion for lunch.

The mistress and the maid chatted and laughed, while not far away, Xie Jingchuan glanced this way, his eyes gradually clouded with shadows.

A familiar carriage slowly headed towards the palace gate.

The gate guards were inwardly trembling a bit.

Although they hadn’t heard of the Princess Consort of Prince Zhenbei causing trouble for some time, past glories and the psychological shadow they cast were overwhelming.

Especially since the Empress Dowager’s ban hadn’t been lifted, the guards didn’t know whether to enforce it or not.

Even if they did, it was useless.

Hesitating thusly, the carriage entered the palace.

The guards at the gate breathed a sigh of relief, straightened their backs, and continued to guard the gates.

Once the carriage stopped, Su Jin and Xingxing headed to the Imperial Study.

Familiar with the route, they didn’t need anyone to lead the way.

After finishing the official business, they would go to thank Princess Shuning.

Su Jin thought it would go well, but as luck would have it, the Emperor was also dealing with official business.

The Beimo Cheng King had disappeared, and King Beimo had sent envoys to the Capital, hoping Daqi would send people to help find him, given it happened in Daqi, the Beimo envoys dared not act presumptuously.

So the Emperor summoned the Left and Right Ministers to the palace to discuss the matter.

Now Nanliang wants Beimo to fulfill the promise of borrowing soldiers made by the Beimo Cheng King, so relations with Beimo are guaranteed to be strained.

Although the Beimo Cheng King borrowed soldiers under the guise of rescuing King Beimo, the King was well aware of what was truly happening.

Nearly had his power taken away, it wasn’t easy to reclaim Beimo, and he owed Marquis Dongxiang a significant favor, yet now he has to pay for the Beimo Cheng King’s selfishness.

King Beimo was furious.

But even if unwilling, King Beimo had to pay up; otherwise, he’d be seen as ungrateful.

Having once been captured by Daqi, his reputation was already tarnished, and being known for ingratitude wasn’t something King Beimo could bear.

Taking this opportunity of growing rifts between Beimo and Nanliang, Daqi could improve relations with Beimo.

Therefore, the search for the Beimo Cheng King must be conducted to perfection.

Since the Emperor was engaged in serious business, Su Jin didn’t want to disturb him, so she decided to find Princess Shuning first.

In the Imperial Garden.

After the rain, it was clear and the weather was not hot, making it an ideal time to stroll the Imperial Garden.

After being cooped up for almost the entire summer, it was rare to have such a leisurely mood to enjoy the garden and admire the flowers.

Princess Shuning was admiring peonies.

A palace attendant came to report, “Princess, the Princess Consort of Prince Zhenbei has come to see you.”

“To see me?” Princess Shuning was surprised.

She wasn’t familiar with the Princess Consort of Prince Zhenbei, so why suddenly come to see her?

However, she had been worried about having no opportunity to establish good relations with the Princess Consort of Prince Zhenbei, and now, the opportunity had presented itself.

Princess Shuning hurriedly brought her palace maid forward and met Su Jin at the garden entrance.

Su Jin bowed to greet Princess Shuning, and Princess Shuning helped her up, saying, “When the palace attendant said you came to see me, I thought it must be a mistake.”

“Indeed, I’ve come to see you, Princess,” Su Jin said.

Princess Shuning looked at Su Jin, seeing her gentle demeanor, it probably wasn’t anything bad, so she smiled and said, “What is it that you came to see me for?”

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