Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1612 Sheng Hualan: Sixth brother-in-law, it's you?

"Money-making?" Zhang Zhenniang's beautiful eyes held a hint of doubt, as if she didn't quite understand Jiang Chen's meaning.

"Raising funds means..." Jiang Chen explained what raising funds meant and how Emperor Cheng Zhao wanted to use it to raise military funds. Then he said, "That's why the outside world is in a bit of chaos. If you go out, it will definitely have an impact."

Although Jiang Chen's goal was to trap Zhang Zhenniang in this small space, what he said was also true.

After all, things are very chaotic outside right now. In such chaotic circumstances, things like selling children and forcibly abducting women can happen.

Although Emperor Chengzhao wanted to raise military funds from the court officials, where did the funds come from? They were plundered from the common people.

“Thank you for the reminder, Young Master Jiang. But what about my husband?” Zhang Zhenniang asked.

“The world outside is in a bit of chaos right now, and news of Lin Chong comes and goes.” Jiang Chen said the truth. However, after glancing at Zhang Zhenniang, whose expression was somber, Jiang Chen said, “But, Madam Lin, you don’t need to worry. Lin Chong is skilled in martial arts. As long as he is skilled in martial arts, he can protect himself.”

Zhang Zhenniang nodded.

However, the worry in her beautiful eyes did not diminish.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen changed the subject and started talking to Zhang Zhenniang about other things.

Of course, Jiang Chen didn't want to stay any longer.

He knew that Zhang Zhenniang's heart was filled with thoughts of Lin Chong, so he could only offer her some words of comfort.

However, even so, Zhang Zhenniang's appearance and pitiful look were very attractive.

But when Jiang Chen was about to take his leave, Zhang Zhenniang said, "Young Master Jiang, it's almost noon. Why don't you have lunch here before you go?"

"Is this convenient?" Jiang Chen paused, glancing at Zhang Zhenniang with some surprise.

"It's alright." In Zhang Zhenniang's opinion, Jiang Chen had already helped her enough, so inviting Jiang Chen to dinner was just a matter of returning the favor.

Yes, the food she's treating us to today was bought with her embroidery work.

When Jiang Chen visited Zhang Zhenniang for the fourth time, he asked her to make embroidery. Each time he left, Jiang Chen would take the embroidery with him and leave money behind.

Of course, the money Jiang Chen gave was the standard price from the Kaifeng Prefecture Embroidery Shop, and Zhang Zhenniang also paid for the things Jiang Chen bought.

"Okay, I'll wait a bit." Jiang Chen didn't go to help in advance, after all, now was not the right time.

“Then I’ll make Young Master Jiang a cup of tea,” Zhang Zhenniang said.

Jiang Chen nodded slightly.

Zhang Zhenniang made Jiang Chen a cup of tea and then left.

In less than fifteen minutes, Zhang Zhenniang had prepared four dishes and a soup.

"It smells so good!" Jiang Chen took a deep breath, his expression somewhat exaggerated. After all, his cooking skills were unmatched by most people.

"I'm glad you don't mind, Young Master Jiang." Zhang Zhenniang took out a pot of wine.

"You bought wine?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

When he brought Zhang Zhenniang daily necessities before, he didn't bring any wine.

“I went out once before,” Zhang Zhenniang said.

"Then let's have some." Jiang Chen didn't refuse.

Zhang Zhenniang poured Jiang Chen a glass of wine.

Jiang Chen picked up the bowl and took a sip: "Good wine."

This wine is just average.

However, Jiang Chen wouldn't say that in front of Zhang Zhenniang.

"Then drink more." Zhang Zhenniang poured Jiang Chen another glass of wine, and then poured herself a glass.

"Lady Lin, you drink too?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

“I can have a little,” Zhang Zhenniang said.

"Okay, then be careful not to get drunk." Jiang Chen had actually thought about doing some unspeakable things to Zhang Zhenniang after she got drunk, but such things should be done gradually.

Zhang Zhenniang nodded slightly.

Half an hour later, Jiang Chen, having eaten and drunk his fill, bid farewell to Zhang Zhenniang and left.

"Zhang Zhenniang is still very vigilant."

During the meal, Jiang Chen sensed Zhang Zhenniang's hidden wariness.

Jiang Chen was not surprised by this.

But Jiang Chen believed that given enough time, he would definitely be able to taste Zhang Zhenniang.

If it weren't for the fear that she would commit suicide afterward, Jiang Chen would have wanted to try it long ago.

However, after leaving Zhang Zhenniang, Jiang Chen disguised himself slightly and then strolled around the streets.

We're about to leave the Second World, and now that we're in Kaifeng, we naturally have to take a stroll around.

Just as Jiang Chen was strolling along the main street of Kaifeng Prefecture for a while, preparing to visit Zhang Qiniang, he saw a procession of carriages approaching from a distance.

As the carriage passed by, Jiang Chen caught a glimpse of a pretty face through the swaying curtain.

"is her?"

Jiang Chen's gaze sharpened.

next moment.

The system prompt sounds.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one Crimson Spirit Fruit seedling.]

“A seedling of Red Spirit Fruit”.

"According to the system's introduction, the Crimson Spirit Fruit is a second-grade spiritual medicine, and one Crimson Spirit Fruit can increase one's cultivation level by three years."

“Red Spirit Fruit seedlings are seedlings for planting Red Spirit Fruit.”

"It takes ten thousand years for a seedling of the Crimson Spirit Fruit to bear fruit, and the fruit itself needs to grow for a year to mature."

"In other words, as long as the Crimson Spirit Fruit seedlings are planted in the spirit field, it will take six years to mature."

"Okay."

"I previously signed in twenty times in a row and got a Crimson Spirit Fruit, but I never expected to sign in and get a Crimson Spirit Fruit seedling."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Princess Yunshang is a character in the novel "Changfengdu".

In the drama, she is a princess of the previous dynasty. Born into nobility—her father was the emperor, and her brother the crown prince—she retained the title of princess even after the dynasty changed. Her mother was honored as the Empress Dowager, and as the Empress Dowager's only daughter, she naturally received much attention and effort from the Empress Dowager in arranging her marriage. Princess Yunshang continued to enjoy princess status after Fan Xuan ascended the throne. She had a brief encounter with Gu Jiusi when she was young and, for her own benefit, attempted to force a marriage between them.

Princess Yunshang in "Changfengdu".

"I never expected to run into her here."

Princess Yunshang's full name is Li Yunshang.

In the drama, Li Yunshang comes from a noble family. Her father is the emperor, and her brother is the crown prince. Even after the change of dynasties, she still holds the title of princess. Her mother is honored as the empress dowager. As the empress dowager's only daughter, she naturally receives all the empress dowager's attention and goes to great lengths to arrange her marriage. Princess Yunshang continues to enjoy the treatment of a princess even after Fan Xuan ascends the throne. Logically, she should be able to live a life of luxury, but that is not the case.

Although the Empress Dowager and Princess Yunshang agreed to Fan Xuan's ascension to the throne, they were also ambitious. Having managed things in Dongdu for so many years, they naturally wouldn't relinquish their power. Even after Fan Xuan ascended the throne, they remained undeterred and wanted to hold onto more power. Whether it was Princess Yunshang's proposal to marry Gu Jiusi or anything else, it was all part of the Empress Dowager and her schemes. As an emperor, Fan Xuan couldn't allow power to fall into other hands. So when the Empress Dowager and Princess Yunshang pressed him step by step, trying to use Yunshang's marriage to their advantage, Fan Xuan didn't hold back and directly married her off to his enemy.

Princess Yunshang was ruthless. Zhang Quezhi's wife, in an attempt to plead for her family, went to Princess Yunshang and knelt for a long time at the princess's gate, but Princess Yunshang showed no mercy. Her brother had murdered Zhang Quezhi's first wife, so how could Zhang Quezhi not hate her? After Gu Jiusi rejected Princess Yunshang, she even tried to kill him. Liu Yuru beat the drum to appeal for justice in order to save Gu Jiusi, but Princess Yunshang made things difficult for her and forced her to undergo torture. Later, she even forced Liu Yuru to become a concubine. How could Gu Jiusi not hate her?

In the drama, Princess Yunshang wanted to marry Gu Jiusi, but Liu Yuru was naturally unwilling. She proved her deep affection in front of Fan Xuan, saying that even if she died, she would not want Gu Jiusi to marry someone else. Later, Fan Xuan did not want to make things difficult for Gu Jiusi and let his loyal ministers feel disheartened, so he married Princess Yunshang to Zhang Quezhi. It should be noted that Zhang Quezhi originally had a wife, who died because of Princess Yunshang's brother, so he naturally would not treat Princess Yunshang well.

Princess Yunshang suffered great humiliation on the day of her marriage to Zhang Quezhi. Even though she was the only princess of the previous dynasty, she still had her own pride. She would not perch on anything but the phoenix tree, nor would she drink anything but the clear dew. However, she had no choice but to accept the marriage bestowed upon her by the emperor, Fan Xuan. She could not live with Zhang Quezhi, nor could she accept such humiliation. Therefore, she chose to end her life on the day of her wedding.

"I wonder how Li Yunshang is set up in this world that blends film and television."

"Is she a princess from the previous dynasty?"

"Or..."

Jiang Chen felt that since it was a fusion of film and television and the world, there must be a set of methods.

"The State of Song was similar to the Song Dynasty in history."

"Therefore, it was very good for the royal family of the previous dynasty."

After watching Li Yunshang's carriage leave, Jiang Chen continued his stroll.

After touring Kaifeng Prefecture, Jiang Chen returned to Jingxiu Manor.

However, when Jiang Chen returned to Jingxiu Manor, he saw a carriage parked at the entrance of the manor.

"Are guests coming?"

Jiang Chen glanced at it but didn't pay any attention.

Upon entering Jingxiu Manor, Jiang Chen didn't go looking for Qiu Yan and the others. Instead, he strolled around the manor.

Jingxiu Villa was obtained by checking in, but I didn't stay there for very long.

"It's a pity it's January now, otherwise, Jingxiu Villa would be beautiful."

After strolling around Jingxiu Villa, I unknowingly arrived at a courtyard.

"Is this Sheng Minglan's courtyard?"

Jiang Chen recognized him.

Jiang Chen walked over.

Pushing open the door, Jiang Chen found that Sheng Minglan was not there.

"Looks like he's gone out." Jiang Chen wasn't surprised.

After all, he wouldn't restrict Sheng Minglan and the others' freedom.

However, Jiang Chen did not leave.

Since there's nothing else to do right now, Jiang Chen decided to rest here for a while.

"I cultivated all night yesterday, it's time to get some sleep."

As his strength increased, Jiang Chen's sleep time became shorter and shorter. However, Jiang Chen now pursued high-quality sleep. Even if he only slept for half an hour, it would be comparable to an ordinary person's entire night's sleep.

But for Jiang Chen, this is also a good thing.

After all, it means he can win over more women.

For Jiang Chen, falling asleep is easy.

After deciding to go to sleep, Jiang Chen fell asleep instantly.

After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Chen suddenly woke up.

At that moment, Jiang Chen sensed someone getting onto his bed.

This is Sheng Minglan's room.

Therefore, in Jiang Chen's view, if someone had fallen into the bedchamber, it must have been Sheng Minglan.

Without hesitation, Jiang Chen rolled over to the outside (he had been sleeping inside the bed). At the same time, he accurately found the lipstick and began to taste it.

At this moment, Jiang Chen felt Sheng Minglan in his arms stiffen.

This made him a little confused.

However, Jiang Chen didn't think too much about it.

Because role-playing is an essential part of his interactions with his wives. After all, role-playing can add a lot of fun and also strengthen the bond between them.

That's why Jiang Chen didn't even open his eyes when he realized Sheng Minglan had gotten into bed.

At the same time, Sheng Minglan, who was in Jiang Chen's arms, started to struggle.

Jiang Chen smiled inwardly at this.

In Jiang Chen's view, Sheng Minglan is becoming more and more adept at role-playing.

As expected of someone he taught.

However, Jiang Chen immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Because the person in his arms was not Sheng Minglan.

For Jiang Chen, Sheng Minglan was his wife, and he was very familiar with her.

Moreover, even Sheng Minglan's two personal maids were very familiar with him because they had served him during his bath and dressing, but the person in his arms now was definitely not them.

"Could someone have infiltrated Jingxiu Manor?"

Why was Jiang Chen sleeping so peacefully just now?

Because I felt very safe at Jingxiu Villa, I had no sense of vigilance.

However, Jiang Chen didn't think too much about it at the moment. Instead, he opened his eyes and looked over.

next moment.

Jiang Chen was stunned.

“Sheng Hualan? Eldest sister?” Jiang Chen was stunned.

Jiang Chen never expected that the person in his arms was Sheng Hualan.

Sheng Hualan in "The Story of Minglan".

In the drama, Sheng Hualan is the eldest daughter of the Sheng family. Before marriage, Hualan had a close relationship with her sisters (except for Molan). Born into a noble family, she faced many hardships. After coming of age, Hualan married into the Zhongqin Earl's mansion, becoming the wife of Yuan Wenshao. Although favored by her father-in-law, she was harassed by her mother-in-law, who schemed to take her dowry. Initially, she only had one daughter, Zhuang Jie'er. Later, through the introduction of Old Madam Sheng, Old Madam He helped her recover, and she gave birth to her eldest son, Shi Ge'er. In middle age, with her husband's change of heart and Minglan's advice, she arranged for her father-in-law to take a concubine. Her mother-in-law had no time to cause trouble, and she finally found happiness.

"Sheng Hualan is the eldest daughter of the Sheng family. She was born when Sheng Hong and his wife, Wang, were newly married. As a result, she was the apple of her parents' eye from a young age. She was raised by the old lady of the Sheng family for a period of time when she was young and was the old lady of the Sheng family's most beloved granddaughter."

"It can be said that Sheng Hualan is a typical lady from a prominent family, with a kind and gentle heart, and is generous, virtuous and kind."

"In the drama, Sheng Hualan goes from the hardships of entering her husband's family to the happiness of middle age. Her personality and way of dealing with people influence those around her, and her deep sisterly bond with Minglan is also admirable."

"However, happiness in middle age? It's just a consolation prize."

"After all, Sheng Hualan in the drama had no choice."

"It's just that I had a son, so I felt I had someone to rely on for the rest of my life."

"But why is Sheng Hualan here now?"

A look of doubt flashed through Jiang Chen's mind.

"You, you're Sixth Sister's husband?" Sheng Hualan was stunned.

She came to Jingxiu Villa today to see her sixth younger sister, Sheng Minglan.

She had been feeling unwell lately due to some recent worries. After speaking with Sheng Minglan for a while, she came to rest. Since she had been here before when she borrowed money from Sheng Minglan, she was familiar with the place. After arranging for a maid to keep watch outside, she came to rest alone.

She never expected that as soon as she got into bed and closed her eyes, she would be hugged and even have her mouth covered.

The rich scent made her realize that the person in front of her was a man.

She thought it was some kind of thief.

To my utter surprise, it was my sixth sister's husband.

Duke Yongguo, Jiang Chen.

But why is Jiang Chen here?

Yes.

This is her sixth younger sister's room, so it's perfectly normal for Jiang Chen to be here. She's just mistaking her for her sixth younger sister.

Thinking of this, Sheng Hualan felt secretly annoyed.

If I weren't feeling unwell, why would I have bothered to check if anyone was on the bed?

if not……

“It’s me.” Jiang Chen looked at Sheng Hualan.

She was moving very quickly just now.

It can be said that quite a lot has already been done.

At this moment, Sheng Hualan seemed to have already done what she should have done before cultivating the Free and Unfettered Heavenly Technique.

of course.

This is not the most important.

Most importantly, Jiang Chen sensed an aura on Sheng Hualan that attracted Cao Cao.

As the successor to Cao Cao's ambition.

Jiang Chen was all too familiar with this aura.

However, it is precisely because of familiarity that it becomes more attractive.

"you……"

"you……"

Jiang Chen and Sheng Hualan spoke almost simultaneously.

Jiang Chen glanced at Sheng Hualan and asked, "What are you doing here?"

"I... I came to see my sixth sister. I'm not feeling well and wanted to rest for a while..." Sheng Hualan quickly explained the whole story, but she seemed a little worried as she spoke.

After all, Jiang Chen had just done quite a bit.

For her, who had been raised with the traditional Confucian virtues of obedience, submission, and chastity, this meant being drowned in a pig cage.

"Where is Minglan?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Sixth Sister has something to attend to," Sheng Hualan said.

"Oh." Jiang Chen looked intently at Sheng Hualan.

Although he was somewhat surprised to find that the person in his arms was not Sheng Minglan, seeing Sheng Hualan at this moment, Jiang Chen couldn't help but think of Zhang Zhenniang from noon.

Although Sheng Hualan and Cha Xiaomeng from the first world were played by the same actress in their previous lives.

But Sheng Hualan is more attractive.

More importantly, Sheng Hualan is already married.

"You, you let me go..." Sheng Hualan only then remembered that Jiang Chen had not left. However, she did not dare to shout, because if others found out, she would be too ashamed to face anyone.

Not only that, even now, she doesn't know what to do.

"I heard you're not doing well in the Yuan family?" Jiang Chen looked at Sheng Hualan, his eyes gleaming.

Back when he first came to the Second World for the third or fourth time, when he met Sheng Minglan, Sheng Rulan, and Sheng Molan, he wondered how many of the six orchids from the Sheng family (Sheng Hualan, Sheng Molan, Sheng Rulan, Sheng Minglan, Sheng Shulan, and Sheng Pinlan) he could harvest.

However, even Sheng Rulan and Sheng Molan only met a few times.

This was the first time Sheng Hualan had met him.

If they were in the living room, Jiang Chen would definitely treat him with courtesy.

But at this moment, under these circumstances, is it still appropriate to treat them with courtesy?