Happy life in the world of film and television

Chapter 1742 "Peach Blossoms Reflecting the Landscape" - Jiang Taohua

Hearing Chen Qianqian's words, Jiang Chen understood.

It is normal for islands of various sizes to exist between continents.

If we consider the distances between the continents of the Fourth World, the continents of the Second World might resemble large islands.

“Each of these large islands should be as big as the Australian continent, and there are Westerners living on these islands,” Chen Qianqian continued.

"Westerners?" Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

Having visited the Second World so many times, Jiang Chen had long suspected the existence of Westerners. However, without a clear search, he still didn't know where they were.

“Yes, we also saw a few Westerners at the port. They were similar to Westerners from the First World, but these Westerners did not belong to modern civilization,” Chen Qianqian said.

“That’s normal.” Jiang Chen wasn’t surprised.

This second world is a cultivation civilization in the Dharma-ending Age.

Modern civilization could not have emerged.

"As long as these Westerners don't mess with us, it's fine." Jiang Chen didn't care about the Westerners at all. However, Jiang Chen wondered if these Westerners were a composite of characters from Western movies and TV shows. Could he sign in then?

Fifteen minutes later, Jiang Chen prepared to leave the Jiang residence to take a look.

Just then.

Jiang Chen saw a beautiful figure walk into the Jiang residence.

"Ok?"

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow.

Because this beautiful figure was none other than Yuan Ying.

Princess Yuan Ying of Jinchuan.

"Why is she here?" A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Chen's eyes.

Just then, Jiang Chen saw Zhou Fang.

"Husband?" Zhou Fang saw Jiang Chen.

"Hmm." Jiang Chen nodded and looked at Yuan Ying: "Is this Princess Jinchuan?"

“Yes.” Zhou Fang nodded and introduced Yuan Ying: “Princess Yuan Ying, this is my husband Jiang Chen, the head of the Jiang family.”

"Patriarch Jiang," Yuan Ying bowed.

“Princess Yuan Ying.” Jiang Chen nodded slightly.

"Husband, is there something you need?" Zhou Fang asked.

"Okay, I'm going out for a walk." Jiang Chen nodded and said, "Zhou Fang, you should take good care of Princess Yuan Ying."

Zhou Fang responded.

Jiang Chen then left.

“Princess Yuan Ying, let’s go inside,” Zhou Fang said to Yuan Ying.

“Okay.” Yuan Ying nodded and followed Zhou Fang inside.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen strolled around Jinchuan City before returning to the Jiang residence.

"Princess Yuanying?"

Jiang Chen met Yuan Ying in the garden.

"Patriarch Jiang," Yuan Ying bowed.

Jiang Chen approached Yuan Ying and started a conversation with her.

During this period, the Jiang family developed rapidly in Jinchuan City. Although it had only been a few months, the Jiang family's wealth in Jinchuan City was second only to a few top families.

Yuan Ying is a capable person in the drama.

However, in Jiang Chen's view, a woman like Yuan Ying can only unleash her full potential by joining the Jiang family.

As for whether Yuan Ying is willing or not?

As long as there are sufficient benefits, there's nothing they wouldn't be willing to do.

Half an hour later, Yuan Ying took his leave.

"Husband, have you taken a fancy to Yuan Ying?" Zhou Fang came to Jiang Chen's side.

“Yes.” Jiang Chen did not deny it.

When Jiang Chen first met Yuan Ying, he had already decided to let Yuan Ying join the Jiang family.

Of course, joining the Jiang family does not mean becoming his wife. Rather, it means becoming another member of the Jiang family (maid, guard, steward).

"Do you want me to help you?" Zhou Fang asked.

“Sure.” Jiang Chen naturally wouldn’t refuse.

There's a reason why Zhou Fang said that.

He now has over a hundred wives, each of whom is competing with him.

Strength, ability, even helping him find women.

This was the reason why Tang Ying had previously sought out Ling Ju.

"Let's go eat," Jiang Chen said, putting his arm around Zhou Fang's waist.

"Mm." Zhou Fang nodded.

Jiang Chen stayed in Jinchuan City for a few days before leaving.

Of course, when leaving Jinchuan City, Jiang Chen flew south on his sword.

Jiang Chen already knew about the new continent in the south of the Nine Rivers Continent.

However, it has never been explored.

Now that we've arrived at Jinchuan City, it's time to explore.

As Jiang Chen traveled south, he saw many large islands.

Just as Jiang Lai and the others said, the difference is that these large islands are not as big as the Australian mainland, at most only about two-thirds the size of the Australian mainland. However, most of the people on these large islands are Westerners (white people).

Jiang Chen was not surprised by the size of these continents.

After all, Jiang Lai and the others had only been guessing before.

However, Jiang Chen spent two days wandering around the cities on these islands, but did not encounter the female lead.

This made Jiang Chen suspect that the Westerners on these large islands were not the ones depicted in movies and TV shows.

After all, he didn't have many memories of Western period dramas.

But since there are Westerners appearing, they shouldn't be characters from movies or TV shows.

However, Jiang Chen didn't want to waste too much time on these large islands, so after spending two days there, he continued south.

About 40,000 kilometers away from the Jiuchuan Continent, Jiang Chen discovered a new continent.

"This new continent is no smaller than the Nine Rivers Continent."

"I don't know which movies or TV series it's incorporated into."

Jiang Chen sped up.

Fifteen minutes later.

"Beiyuan Kingdom?"

"I just don't know which drama it's from, the Beiyuan Kingdom."

Jiang Chen's gaze fell on the palace in the center of the city.

next moment.

Jiang Chen's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

Soon, Jiang Chen arrived at the palace and rushed towards the imperial study.

"Ok?"

Just as Jiang Chen was about to head to the Imperial Study, he unexpectedly saw someone.

"It's him."

Jiang Chen recognized him.

Jiang Changjue in "Peach Blossoms Reflecting the River and Mountains".

After their mother's death, Jiang Changjue and his sister Jiang Taohua lost their protection and lived under the shadow of Empress Ru. Jiang Changjue's position in the palace was precarious, especially after their father fell seriously ill and Empress Ru assumed regency. Jiang Taohua attempted to escape the cold palace with Jiang Changjue, but the plan failed. During the escape, Jiang Changjue injured his leg and was captured by the guards. Empress Ru used the pretext of sending Jiang Changjue to the army for training to coerce Jiang Taohua into agreeing to a marriage alliance. For her brother's safety, Jiang Taohua was forced to go to Da Qi for the marriage alliance. On the eve of the marriage alliance, Jiang Taohua tried to escape the palace with him, but they were unfortunately caught. Jiang Changjue was sent to the army to start as a common soldier, while Jiang Taohua was poisoned and needed to take an antidote every month.

"Peach Blossoms Reflecting the River and Mountains?"

"I never expected that this new continent would be a fusion of this drama."

Jiang Chen was somewhat surprised.

However, he did not hesitate and entered the Imperial Study when Jiang Changjue left.

In the imperial study, Jiang Chen reviewed relevant documents.

In just fifteen minutes, Jiang Chen obtained the relevant information.

"It's time to go find the female lead."

Following his memory, Jiang Chen arrived at the Cold Palace.

In the cold palace, Jiang Chen finally saw the female lead as he had wished.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in," Jiang Chen silently thought to himself.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and obtained a Level 1 Secret Realm.]

"A level one secret realm?"

"This is the tenth time I've checked in and received a Level 1 Secret Realm reward."

"According to the system introduction, this level of secret realm is the smallest secret realm."

"A level one secret realm can only be entered by those under one hundred years old and whose cultivation is below the Martial God Realm."

"A level one secret realm spans a thousand miles and opens once every ten years, each opening lasting for one month."

"The time flow rate in a Level 1 Secret Realm is twice that of the outside world."

"This means that the Level 1 Secret Realm is open for one month, and there are two months inside the Level 1 Secret Realm."

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

Jiang Taohua is a character in the TV series "Peach Blossoms Reflecting the River and Mountains".

In the drama, she is a princess from the Beiyuan Kingdom, sent for a political marriage. Forced into marriage by political alliance, she marries Shen Zaiye, the Left Prime Minister of the Qi Kingdom. Seemingly innocent and harmless, she is actually intelligent and decisive. Amidst the turbulent court politics, she engages in numerous battles of wits and collaborations with the seemingly treacherous but genuinely compassionate Shen Zaiye. As they resolve crises, genuine feelings gradually develop between them.

"Jiang Taohua in 'Peach Blossoms Reflecting the River and Mountains'".

"As expected, he's still in the Cold Palace."

"The story hasn't even started yet."

In the drama, Jiang Taohua was born in the border region. Her mother was a free-spirited woman who loved drinking strong liquor and was skilled in riding and archery. As a child, Jiang Taohua wanted the wind chimes on the tree, but she could only get them by shooting them with a bow and arrow. She said to her mother with regret, "My father said that girls shouldn't touch these things."

Her mother picked up a bow and arrow, shot down the wind chime with precision, and said to her, "Men are like eagles in the sky, and women are like steeds on the grassland. No one is inferior to the other. You must remember that there is nothing you cannot do if you set your mind to something."

With this mindset, Jiang Taohua is more courageous in pursuing what she wants and is always able to forge a path in adversity, shaping it into the way she desires.

Although Jiang Taohua was a princess sent for a political marriage, she had a wicked stepmother in her home country who arranged the marriage so that she could gather information and act as a spy. Her stepmother even used her younger brother as leverage, poisoning Jiang Taohua to control her and requiring her to take an antidote monthly to avoid death.

However, Jiang Taohua possesses an indomitable spirit.

Traveling to the Kingdom of Qi for a political marriage, Jiang Taohua's life did not improve. Upon arrival, she was attacked by wolves, and after escaping, she was ambushed. Awakening, she found herself in bed with Shen Zaiye, the powerful Left Prime Minister. To survive, Jiang Taohua decisively volunteered to become Shen Zaiye's concubine, thus entering the treacherous Prime Minister's mansion. On her first day, she faced harassment from other concubines, who tried to throw her out of the bridal sedan chair with firecrackers. A table full of hometown delicacies was found to contain deadly poison. She was also implicated in the murder case involving the painting "Sunlight on a Thousand Peaks," and relentlessly pursued by Shen Zaiye.

Through a series of life-or-death trials, Jiang Taohua and Shen Zaiye's relationship evolves from mutual scheming to a budding romance. When Shen Zaiye orchestrates a scheme to lure out the mastermind behind the scenes, causing her to fake her death, she hears him sobbing in the coffin, "With her dead, my heart is empty." This life-or-death test allows them to see each other's true feelings. Ultimately, she abandons her ambition to restore her kingdom and retires with the resigned Shen Zaiye to Peach Blossom Village, opening a teahouse and living a simple life. From a political pawn to a teahouse owner, Jiang Taohua rewrites her destiny with her wisdom.

"Jiang Taohua... I never expected to meet someone with the surname Jiang."

"However, Jiang Taohua is quite beautiful."

Jiang Chen looked Jiang Taohua up and down.

next moment.

Jiang Chen flashed and appeared in front of Jiang Taohua.

"Who are you?" Jiang Taohua was startled.

"My name is Jiang Chen." Jiang Chen stopped in front of Jiang Taohua and said, "Miss, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"What do you want?" Jiang Taohua asked again.

“Jiang Taohua, do you want to change your fate? I can help you,” Jiang Chen said.

"Help me? You?" Jiang Taohua didn't say much, clearly not believing Jiang Chen's words.

"I'll make you believe it." Jiang Chen waved his hand, and left the spot with Jiang Taohua in tow.

In the sky.

"Look, this is the royal palace of the Northern Yuan Kingdom," Jiang Chen said, pointing below.

Jiang Taohua looked down, exclaimed "Ah!", and quickly closed her eyes.

"You're afraid of heights?" Jiang Chen asked in surprise.

Jiang Taohua did not answer.

a long time.

Jiang Taohua opened her eyes.

"Have you adapted?" Jiang Chen asked.

"Are you... are you a deity?" Jiang Taohua asked.

"No." Jiang Chen chuckled and said, "I am a cultivator. Would you be willing to become a maid of my Jiang family? You can then cultivate and become like me, changing your destiny."

"Me? Be your maid?" Jiang Taohua asked incredulously.

“They are maids of our Jiang family,” Jiang Chen corrected.

"..." Jiang Taohua.

“At least you can change your fate. And you’ve seen it yourself. The princess of Beiyuan Kingdom is not even as good as a maid of my Jiang family.” Although Jiang Chen was explaining, what he said was true.

Jiang Taohua remained silent.

“You can think about it. I’ll take you down now,” Jiang Chen said.

“I can agree, but I have one condition,” Jiang Taohua said.

"What are your conditions?" Jiang Chen asked.

“I need you to take care of my younger brother,” Jiang Taohua said.

"I refuse."

Jiang Chen glanced at Jiang Taohua and said, "Once you start cultivating, you can help your brother yourself. I think there's nothing better than doing it yourself."

“Me?” Jiang Taohua pointed to herself.

“Yes, as long as you join my Jiang family and successfully cultivate, you can do whatever you want with your stepmother,” Jiang Chen said.

"How long will it take?" Jiang Taohua asked.

“If you agree, I can grant your wish in just one hour,” Jiang Chen said.

“If I don’t have the ability you mentioned after an hour, I will withdraw,” Jiang Taohua said.

“Okay.” Jiang Chen did not refuse.

However, Jiang Chen had to admit that Jiang Taohua was quite shrewd, having come up with this method. For anyone else, it would be impossible, but for Jiang Chen, a few pills were enough to allow Jiang Taohua to break through to the Innate Realm in a short time.

In the Second World, the Innate Realm is enough to change the landscape.

"Come on, I'll take you to improve your strength."

Instead of returning to the royal palace of Beiyuan Kingdom with Jiang Taohua, Jiang Chen went to a deserted valley on the outskirts of the capital of Beiyuan Kingdom.

In the valley, Jiang Chen first taught Jiang Taohua basic breathing techniques, and then used the Jade Spirit Pill to enhance her strength.

One hour later.

As Jiang Taohua's inner energy erupted, she successfully broke through to the Innate Realm.

"How are you feeling?" Jiang Chen asked when he saw Jiang Taohua open her eyes.

"I think I'm terrifyingly strong," Jiang Taohua said.

Jiang Chen's face darkened.

That sounds a bit childish.

"Now you can join my Jiang family, right?" Jiang Chen took out a spatial bag and handed it to Jiang Taohua: "Next, I will verify your identity."

“Okay.” Jiang Taohua did not refuse.

At this moment, Jiang Chen certified Jiang Taohua as a ninth-rank maid.

After being certified as a ninth-rank maid, Jiang Chen told Jiang Taohua about the Jiang family's situation and the benefits of cultivation.

Finally, Jiang Chen said, "Jiang Taohua, now that you've become a member of the Jiang family, your destiny has changed. You've transcended the mortal realm, but how high you can reach depends on your own efforts. As for the matter of the Northern Yuan Kingdom, I think with your intelligence and current strength, resolving it shouldn't be difficult, right?"

"Yes, now I have confidence." Jiang Taohua never expected to have such an opportunity.

Although Jiang Chen said she was a maid, and that Jiang Chen's family was a family of cultivators and a family of destiny, in her eyes, she was a god-like existence.

“Then I’ll take you back. From now on, you can cultivate your martial arts on your own. Right now, you have strength but no martial arts skills or other means. Relatively speaking, although you have the strength of the Innate Realm, you are still too weak,” Jiang Chen said.

"I will try my best." Jiang Taohua is full of confidence now.

After escorting Jiang Taohua back to the palace, Jiang Chen left.

However, when Jiang Chen left the palace, he met Empress Shu.

Empress Lu Yuanhua is a character in "Peach Blossoms Reflecting the River and Mountains".

Lu Yuanhua was originally a palace maid in the Daqi Kingdom, serving the Third Prince Mu Wuyin. Because of Mu Wuyin's favor, she was bullied by other palace maids and even falsely accused of theft, nearly losing her life. Later, she escaped Daqi through a secret passage in the palace and came to the Beiyuan Kingdom. Using her beauty and cunning, Lu Yuanhua gradually gained a position in the Beiyuan royal family. She murdered Jiang Taohua's birth mother and became the second queen of Beiyuan.

In the drama, Lu Yuanhua uses Jiang Taohua's younger brother, Jiang Changjue, as a hostage to coerce Jiang Taohua into working for her. She poisons Jiang Taohua, forcing her to take an antidote monthly to ensure her loyalty. She also attempts to consolidate her power through a political marriage, sending Jiang Taohua to the Qi Kingdom and arranging for the imperial advisor to administer a "Crimson Escape Pill" to control her. Later, Lu Yuanhua gradually loses her advantage in the power struggle and is ultimately defeated by Jiang Taohua and Shen Zaiye, among others. Her conspiracy is exposed, she loses power and status, is disfigured, and her distorted relationship with the third prince of Da Qi, Mu Wuyin, is severed.

"The character Lu Yuanhua in the drama bears the shadow of Empress Lü Zhi in history."

"It's just a pity that there isn't a powerful family behind them."

"If Lu Yuanhua had Dorgon in the court, he might have succeeded."

Jiang Chen glanced at Lu Yuanhua, then turned and left.

For Jiang Chen, it would be more appropriate to place the family teleportation talisman in the Great Qi Kingdom.

Soon, Jiang Chen flew to the Great Qi Kingdom on his sword.

Jiang Chen chose the capital of the Great Qi Kingdom as his destination.

After buying a mountain from a broker, Jiang Chen quickly built the Jiang Mansion using the Prince Chun Mansion building card, a building acceleration tool, and six thousand low-grade spirit stones.

After settling the Jiang family residence, Jiang Chen installed family teleportation talismans, set up formations, and established spiritual veins.

After completing all this, Jiang Chen issued the mission to oversee Yingjiang Continent in the family communication pavilion, and then went to the capital of Daqi Kingdom again.