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Chapter 403: Two Breaks (Part )

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Zheng Chen pulled the corner of his mouth, smiling sarcastically: "I have known you for half my life, and only today did I know that you care so much about the people and the world."

Jiang Shaohua and Zheng Chen looked at each other: "These two words, coming from your mouth, are indeed somewhat ironic. Since when did caring about the people and having the world in mind become derogatory words that are ridiculed by others?"

Zheng Chen said coldly, "Don't forget your identity. You are the Princess of Daliang, and your status is equal to that of a vassal king. But look at the Prince of Dongping, the Prince of Huaiyang, the Prince of Wu'an, and the Prince of Gaoliang who is trapped in the capital. Who doesn't have to cower in life? You are so prominent and expanding your power without any worries. Aren't you afraid of causing the Empress Dowager and the Emperor to be jealous and dissatisfied?"

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly smiled: "At least the Empress Dowager is very satisfied with me now, and the Emperor is not afraid of me at all. The only person who is dissatisfied with me is you."

"Zheng Chen, what are you afraid of?"

"Are you afraid that my power will be too great and I will replace you and become the emperor's trusted and powerful minister in Daliang?"

Zheng Chen didn't get angry because of what he was thinking. He even admitted, "I am a little uneasy. Jiang Shaohua, you are a woman and you shouldn't have too much ambition. Daliang is like a huge ship with holes everywhere, slowly sinking. Everything you do is to mess with this huge ship, which will only make it sink faster."

"Politics or the court are all men's business. If you want to be the Princess of Nanyang, just stay in Nanyang County. Why do you want to reach out to the northern states?"

"What exactly do you want to do? As a woman, do you really want to be the regent?"

These words are very sharp and direct.

Jiang Shaohua neither admitted nor denied it, and said calmly: "Of course I have my reasons for doing this. I don't need to explain to you."

Zheng Chen's expression finally changed. He took a step forward and reached out to grab Jiang Shaohua's hand.

Jiang Shaohua didn't dodge, but quickly blocked. Zheng Chen had to turn his wrist back, and then, a fierce kick swept over.

Zheng Chen stepped back and dodged without thinking.

Jiang Shaohua did not move from where he was. After Zheng Chen was forced to retreat in a somewhat embarrassed manner, he said coldly, "Publicly, I am the princess and you are the secretary. Privately, our old relationship is over and there is no entanglement. What qualifications do you have to question me today?"

"Zheng Chen, we have different ideals and cannot work together. From now on, we will break up!"

Zheng Chen looked at the girl with cold and sharp eyes, and his heart seemed to be grasped by a giant hand. It hurt so much that he couldn't breathe: "Jiang Shaohua, are you really so heartless?"

"I thought I made it very clear more than two years ago." Jiang Shaohua's face was cold, and his words were even colder: "The past is over forever. I won't make the same mistake again. Our fate is over."

I'm so heartbroken that I feel numb.

It was like the moment when a hero cuts off his arm. Besides the severe pain, there was also a sense of pleasure in cutting off everything.

Zheng Chen stared at her closely, then laughed: "Okay, this is the path you chose, just hope you don't regret it in the future."

Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "I never regret anything I have done."

Zheng Chen took a deep breath, as if to absorb all the pain into his mouth and press it into his heart: "I will leave tomorrow. I will never come again."

"Jiang Shaohua, you are cruel and heartless, but I hope the best for you. I will advise you one last time, don't have any ambitions that you shouldn't have."

"You can guard your Nanyang, recruit your son-in-law, and live a peaceful life, that's all. But if you aim to disrupt the court and fight for power, you are my opponent, Zheng Chen. You know my style. Don't be my enemy."

Jiang Shaohua pulled the corners of his mouth, with no smile in his eyes: "When you become the prime minister of Daliang, it won't be too late to say these cruel words."

At this point, the two had nothing more to say. Zheng Chen looked at her for the last time, then turned around and walked away.

This time, he didn't look back.

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Jiang Shaohua sat on the chair for a moment with an expressionless face, then suddenly stood up and left the study, saying to the surprised Chen Jinyu, "This princess is going to the household department."

When Zheng Chen left before, his face was as dark as the bottom of a pot and as cold as ice. Now when the princess left the study, her face was also exceptionally cold.

What's going on?
Chen Jinyu muttered to himself but didn't show it on his face, and agreed.

Jiang Shaohua led everyone to the household office. Feng Changshi was very busy, and when he heard that the princess had arrived, he was quite surprised and hurriedly stood up to greet her.

After a short walk, Jiang Shaohua's expression returned to normal.

Feng Changshi was also puzzled. If the princess had anything to tell him, she could just ask him. Why did she come to the household in person today?

"Chapter Feng, bring this year's grain register for the palace."

Feng Changshi responded and turned to tell Tang Youyin. Tang Youyin was very quick and quickly brought over a stack of account books.

The annual grain tax payment was a top priority. Each of the fourteen counties had a separate grain book, and the royal palace and the Nanyang military camp also had their own account books. Now there was also an account book for the Tang family grain shop, which was a separate account book for the grain donated to the court.

Not only that, there is also a general grain register. This shows how meticulous Feng Changshi is in his work. It is understandable that the household affairs office is always busy.

Jiang Shaohua sat in the place where Feng Changshi usually sat and slowly looked through the grain book.

Feng Changshi thought for a moment and told Tang Youyin and the others to go about their business. After everyone left, the signing room became much quieter.

Jiang Shaohua looked at it for a long time before he raised his head: "We have indeed stored a lot of food this year."

Feng Changshi responded with a smile.

"Mr. Zheng will set off for Beijing tomorrow," Jiang Shaohua said calmly when he mentioned Zheng Chen, as if nothing had happened before: "Perhaps Mr. Wang will also set off. The palace needs to prepare two decent ceremonies and some food. Mr. Feng will have to trouble you again."

Didn’t you say you would stay for five days? Why are you leaving after only three days?
Feng Changshi concealed his surprise and bowed to accept the order.

As for how much gifts and food to prepare, from the princess' tone you can tell that it should be enough, not too shabby, but not too wasteful either.

After Jiang Shaohua finished his business, he did not leave but sat quietly for a while.

Although Feng Changshi was not as meticulous as Chen Changshi, he could also see that the princess was in a bad mood today.

Feng Changshi also watched the princess grow up. The princess became more and more majestic. He respected her in his heart, but he was not afraid of anything and dared not say anything.

"My princess, don't worry about money and food."

Feng Changshi whispered, "I am impatient. When I am busy, I am usually in a bad mood and my words are not pleasant to the ear. In fact, Nanyang County is not short of silver, let alone food. Princess, don't worry."

Jiang Shaohua nodded and was about to speak when the familiar footsteps of Chen Changshi suddenly sounded outside the door.

"Princess, the court has sent an official document." Chen Changshi's expression was not very good: "The Shenwu Camp has returned to the capital and needs to collect a batch of military rations from Nanyang County."