I, who disguised myself as a woman, turned out to be a queen! ?

Chapter 1240 The Empress definitely has something dirty on her!

Su Chang'an was taken aback when he heard what the cat said. He turned to look at the thoughtful cat and asked, "On Jiang Ni Chao?"

The cat frowned, looked up at Su Chang'an, and nodded: "Mm."

As Su Chang'an and his group left, many people crowded around the shopkeeper, since the shopkeeper had just said he could take first place.

Naturally, many scholars are curious about what kind of poem it is.

As for the second young master of the Jiang family, he was pushed out and looked somewhat exasperated.

Su Chang'an didn't turn around to look directly, but instead tilted his head slightly, glanced at her through the veil, and asked, "Strange?"

The cat pinched its chin: "The smell is very faint, but it's definitely from a Gu worm. I especially like worms now, so I can smell it!"

Finally, the cat proudly gave Su Chang'an a thumbs up.

Su Chang'an rolled his eyes at the young, beautiful girl's words.

But he naturally trusted the cat's nose.

Su Chang'an withdrew his gaze and said, "Ruyu, have Sister Ruoshui and Aunt Aya take people to the place where the Jiang family is staying. If I remember correctly, the Jiang family head and the eldest son should have come to the capital. Also, inform Uncle Li to check all the residences that the Jiang family has visited in the capital, and have the Shence Mansion people inspect these residences."

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyu immediately clasped her hands in a fist and said, "Yes."

But after saying that, he looked at Su Chang'an and said, "Your Majesty, I'm here."

Su Chang'an looked at Ruyu: "You're so stubborn. Why don't you just send someone? Anyway, Sister Ruoshui and the others are free."

Yan Ruyu nodded immediately and turned to leave.

There were naturally Phoenix Guards hiding in the shadows, and Yan Ruyu was going to find the sentries.

Su Chang'an turned around and glanced at Jiang Nichao and the other two who hadn't gone far. "Let's go after them and arrest them."

After saying that, he looked at Kuyue and said, "Go to the Chu Prince's Mansion and invite Chief Bai and the Princess over. They are more familiar with Rao Jiang's poisonous insects."

But as he was speaking, Su Chang'an looked at Ku Yue and found that Ku Yue was standing still, looking at him with a solemn expression.

And as he looked at her, he took two steps back, his face serious, and said, "You little brat, you really do have something unclean with you, otherwise why would you have encountered that... that poisonous Gu poison? Gu poison!"

Su Chang'an pursed his lips and said, "Hurry up and go, or you won't get to eat snacks for a week."

"Alright!" Ku Yue ran off without looking back.

Su Chang'an reached out and rubbed his temples, but noticed that the cat was looking at him with a serious expression.

Before she could even speak, the cat comforted Su Chang'an, "It's okay, I'm used to you being dirty."

……

The Jiang family settled in a large mansion in Yong'anfang, the capital city.

However, right now, the Jiang family is busy loading all the boxes, big and small, onto the car. It doesn't seem like they're leaving; rather, it seems like they're going to deliver gifts.

Jiang Yanping, the head of the Jiang family, is a well-known businesswoman in Jiaozhou. There are even rumors that she personally killed her first husband, who married into the Jiang family for their wealth. After this was exposed, Jiang Yanping killed him directly.

Right now, this woman, who is now in her forties, is dressed in a smart outfit and looks very capable.

“Mother, everything is ready. It looks like a lot of things, but they are all everyday trinkets from Jiaozhou, not worth much. They are just right to be sent to the Su family. The few small items that were prepared earlier have also been sent over, and they have all accepted them.” Jiang Taiping, the eldest son of the Jiang family, had a sword at his waist, looking very heroic. He was also skilled in both literature and martial arts. If he had not inherited the family business, he would probably have already embarked on an official career.

However, just as the rumors in the capital say, the Jiang family has come to the capital now so that Jiang Taiping can enter officialdom, just like Qian Long.

This decision was also made by Jiang Yanping.

Jiang Yanping nodded: "Have you prepared the gift for Su Qingning as well?"

Jiang Taiping nodded: "It's all prepared, just small trinkets. My son even took the liberty of inquiring in the capital about the preferences of the other Su family members, so he prepared gifts for Su Linhan, Su Liheng, Su Zhaoxin, and Su Wan'er. He also prepared a gift for Wu Dameng, the daughter of the Jianghu Beast Forest, who is also in the Su residence. I heard she is the Empress's only disciple."

Jiang Yanping nodded: "Remember, your official career has nothing to do with the Su family, only with the Emperor and the Ministry of Revenue. So don't have any ulterior motives about us going to the Su family. Even if we don't want to, the people in the Su family can tell. If you have ulterior motives, you'll be in big trouble. The second son is useless. Although he's more suitable for Su Qingning in terms of age, and you're a few years older, the Su family will never look at him. They can only ask you to give it a try."

Jiang Taiping clasped his hands in a fist salute to his mother: "Your son knows what's important. If it's not suitable, or if Su Qingning doesn't like it, your son will only try to build a good relationship and will never force it or use underhanded means."

Jiang Yanping looked at her eldest son, whom she had personally groomed, with satisfaction: "Li Xingyue from the Li family, Su Qingning from the Su family, it's a pity about Zhao Huniu from the Zhao family, and Cui Yu'er from the Cui family probably doesn't look up to us. In short, we're too late. Many girls from other families are already engaged. You should keep an eye on these families. If it really doesn't work out, you can try to get to know Qi Pei, the leader of the 'Catching Swordsmen' gang. The Jiang family's dock business must be handed over to the imperial court as soon as possible. Once it's handed over, His Majesty will be grateful and give you an official position. If the imperial court comes to take it later, we'll have nothing left. And if we want to establish ourselves in the capital, we can only do so through marriage."

Jiang Taiping nodded: "I understand all of this, Mother. Even if the marriage alliance fails, I will make many friends and never offend anyone. However, the political situation is treacherous, and there are many rumors circulating outside today. I will also study diligently and be mindful of my position."

Jiang Yanping nodded with relief: "I'll take Ni Chao with me. He can't go to Beijing in his lifetime; he should stay in Jiaozhou. He's too temperamental; he's prone to getting into trouble. Speaking of which, how's that Miss Xuan I rescued on the road?"

Jiang Taiping said, "The second son said he would take her in, but my son thought it was up to him. After all, he's never allowed to get involved in any family matters, so we're still grateful to him. That girl is just a pitiful orphan with some looks. If we really don't take care of her, she'll probably end up in a brothel." Jiang Yanping frowned slightly, but finally sighed, "Never mind, she's just a girl. You can handle it yourselves. You keep an eye on things here. I'm going to change my clothes and prepare the things for Madam Liu of the Su family separately. She's the one who really makes the decisions in the Su family."

Jiang Taiping was about to reply when he paused, turning to look at the woman who had suddenly appeared beside his mother. "You..."

He had just opened his mouth.

A dozen or so people appeared in the courtyard.

Everyone inside the compound looked on in astonishment.

Jiang Yanping frowned and looked at the man who looked like he came from the Western Regions: "Who are you! This is the Jiang residence!"

Ajali reached down and took the plaque from her waist, tossing it to Jiang Yanping: "We're looking for the Jiang family. By order of Her Majesty the Empress, we're arresting the people of the Jiang family to be guests of my Thirteen Guards."

Your Majesty the Empress!?
The Thirteen Valiant Guards of the Left and Right!?

Jiang Yanping looked at Ajali: "My lord, I don't know what we have done wrong."

Ajali opened a box, glanced at it, and said, "Ask your second son."

Jiang Yanping immediately looked at Jiang Taiping.

……

"Let me go! I am the second son of the Jiang family! How dare you lay a hand on me, you vicious woman!"

In a certain alley, Jiang Nichao, who had been forced into the depths of the alley by Yan Ruyu and had nowhere to escape, looked at Yan Ruyu and also at Su Chang'an, who was right behind him.

"You wicked woman! You put on such a show in front of others, but now you're attacking me! Let me tell you! I'm about to become the son-in-law of the Su family. If you dare to do anything to me, even if you lose a single hair on my head, my father-in-law, Lord Su Ziyu, will make sure you regret it!"

Jiang Nichao threatened as he retreated, but there was nowhere to retreat to; behind him was a wall.

His two guards have also disappeared.

Jiang Nichao watched Yan Ruyu and Maomao continue walking forward, especially noticing that Yan Ruyu's hand was constantly pressed against the blade of the knife at her waist, her entire body almost pressed against the wall. "You can't come any closer! My father-in-law, my father-in-law loves me the most! You! Help! Help!!"

In the end, he actually started shouting.

However, Yan Ruyu turned around and glanced at Su Chang'an.

Su Chang'an, wearing a veil, looked at Wu Dameng and asked, "Is that so?"

Wu Dameng also looked surprised and immediately shook her head: "I've never heard of it."

Then, after thinking for a moment, she said, "That's right. After my second aunt came that day, Sister Qingning got a beating, but when she came to me after the beating, she just kept smiling and saying that she got a beating, but she would never pressure me about marriage again or anything like that. I've never heard of such a person."

After saying that, Wu Dameng said, "Her buttocks were beaten so badly. I put medicine on them. Master, please don't tell anyone. She doesn't want anyone to say anything."

Su Chang'an looked at Jiang Nichao: "Are you very familiar with the Su family?"

Jiang Nichao naturally heard what Wu Dameng said. He pursed his lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "My mother is planning to ask for your hand in marriage. She is very familiar with Lord Su and the second wife of the Su family!"

Cat didn't care about any of that; she just stood very close to Jiang Nichao.

The nose twitched slightly.

Sniff~~
But he still frowned, sniffed again, and looked at Su Chang'an: "It is indeed the smell of Gu poison, but the smell is very faint, like..."

At this point, the cat realized something, turned to look at Jiang Nichao, sniffed again, and then looked at Su Chang'an: "It seems that they knew I could smell it, so they covered it up with other scents. With two scents, it became very faint, almost indistinguishable."

Su Chang'an looked at Jiang Ni Chao with a puzzled expression for a moment, then asked, "You made contact?"

Before he could finish speaking, Su Chang'an immediately realized: "You mean, your Jiang family proposed marriage to the Su family, right!"

As he spoke, Su Chang'an stepped forward.

Jiang Nichao was startled and immediately nodded.

Su Chang'an then asked, "Has anything been sent to the Su residence?"

Jiang Nichao slumped to the ground, shook his head, but then immediately nodded: "I sent...I sent some daily necessities from Jiaozhou to Madam Su."

Su Chang'an turned around immediately and grabbed the cat: "Ruyu, take him to the Thirteen Left and Right Guards' residence. Da Mengzi will stay with your sister Ruyu!"

After saying these words, Su Chang'an disappeared into the alley, leaped up, and headed straight for the Su residence.

(End of this chapter)