Traveling through Tianlong: Starting from the Zhenlong chess game

Chapter 263 The secluded woman who was kicked out of the house

In the past few days since his return, although Zhao Mu thanked guests behind closed doors, he still received them out of courtesy when their close relatives such as Hu Yanjin, eldest sister Zhao Lan, and sister-in-law Princess Qian came.

Moreover, Zhao Mu also asked his mother about her situation after arriving in the capital.

Although no major changes occurred in the capital after Zhao Mu left, a few minor incidents did occur.

That is, the widowed Crown Princess of Shang Palace has now moved out.

Just when Zhao Mu was taking Tianshan Child Lao to the Xixia Ice Cellar, Liu Ying was kicked out by her mother-in-law, Princess Shoukang. The villa where she lives has now moved into a new owner. That is Zhao Mu's third brother-in-law Chai Wen and third sister Zhao Jing.

It was also at that time that Chai Wen was officially canonized as the Crown Prince of Shang, and thus recognized Princess Shoukang as his mother.

Before Chai Wen and his wife moved into Prince Chai's Mansion, Chai's Mansion invited eminent monks, and the Taoist priests performed a very solemn ceremony, which was so loud that the whole capital was aware of it. The Shang Prince's Mansion announced to the outside world that it was conducting the second son's reincarnation ceremony.

What's interesting is that after the ceremony, the former princess was thrown into the former residence of Chai Wen and his wife. The only person who followed her away was her personal maid.

Because Zhao Mu had a bad relationship with the third sister, he had never been to her residence before. Therefore, Zhao Mu searched for a long time before he found it.

Zhao Mu stared at the plaque of "Chongyi Hou Mansion" and the servants guarding it outside. He looked at the lantern in the servant's hand with the word 'Chai' written on it. It was confirmed that these people were servants of Prince Shang's Mansion.

Soon, Zhao Mu came to the inner courtyard.

However, this huge high-walled compound has long been deserted.

Then Zhao Mu easily flew over the heads of these "decorations" and sneaked into the Chongyi Marquis Mansion.

Zhao Mu came to the door of the wing and pushed it gently. The doors and windows were sealed tightly.

Zhao Mu concluded that this was where his poor good sister lived now.

Although Chai Wen was not qualified to inherit the throne at the beginning, he was demoted as a concubine and was granted the title of "Marquis of Chongyi". This is his residence.

So Zhao Mu knocked lightly in front of the window a few times.

Compared to other places, this place is much cleaner. I guess someone has cleaned it specially.

Although Chai Wen was a concubine, he was also the eldest son of the King of Shang.

The guards of Chai Mansion were all outside, and there was no one in the courtyard. Zhao Mu didn't have to avoid anything, but was looking for his target.

Zhao Mu didn't want to break in like a robber and frighten Mrs. Liu.

Mrs. Liu and maid Mei Xiang, who were sleeping, were awakened by the knocking on the window.

He later married the legitimate daughter of Prince Dongping, and with the support from his wife's family, his mansion was expanded, so it was not too small.

In the moonlight, he saw the relatively clean wing in front of the door.

The two people who were awakened were on guard. Mei Xiang picked up a wooden stick that had been placed beside the bed. Liu Ying also reached out to touch the dagger under the pillow, and then shrank to the corner of the bed with the dagger in hand.

Mei Xiang held the wooden stick and said with some horror: "Didn't the princess say that you can only guard outside the courtyard? How did you get in? If the princess knows about this, how many heads do you have?"

Hearing this maid's tone, Zhao Mu couldn't help but smile. Zhao Mu thought to himself: "So they thought I was a guard outside." Seeing that the figure outside the window did not respond, Mei Xiang and Liu Ying's hearts were in their throats.

At present, they are the only two weak women in this huge house. Although there are guards from the Chai Mansion outside, Mei Xiang cannot avoid being teased by their words every time she goes out to buy daily necessities.

And Liu Ying is a well-known beauty in the capital. Now that she is here alone, she may be coveted by Xiaoxiao.

But if the Xiaoxiao who covets them is just a guard sent by the palace, then the two of them are not very afraid. After all, these people were working in the government. Although Liu Ying was kicked out to pay filial piety to her husband, she was still the widow of the eldest son in name only. And these guards should not bully them at the risk of losing their heads and jobs.

But the person outside the door didn't answer, so maybe he wasn't the palace guard.

Mei Xiang and Liu Ying were very aware of the strength of these guards. Whether they bypassed them and came here quietly, or directly knocked them down and came here again, they were both helpless. A strong woman can handle it.

Therefore, both of them had their hearts in their throats.

At this time, Mei Xiang said again: "Are you asking for money?" As she said this, she squeezed the wooden stick in her hand a little tighter.

Zhao Mu heard fear from her tone, and then Zhao Mu replied: "Of course not, I came here to meet old friends."

Hearing this voice, Mei Xiang cursed: "Where are your old friends here! You thief"

Before she could say the word "thief", Liu Ying, who was huddled in the corner of the bed, tentatively asked, "Is it Xiao Mu?"

Mei Xiang couldn't help but frown when she heard Liu Ying's words.

Zhao Mu smiled and replied: "It's me! Sister, I haven't seen you for a long time. I have a lot of things to do recently, and I didn't come to see my sister immediately after I came back."

Mei Xiang was also filled with doubts when she heard Zhao Mu's claim. She was the youngest in the family, with only two older brothers, and none of them were useful. Where did this little brother come from?

Hearing this, Liu Ying said: "Meixiang, hurry! Go and open the door!"

Although Mei Xiang didn't know who the people outside were, her lady gave the order and she could only obey. Then Mei Xiang picked up her clothes and put them on simply, and then went to open the door for Zhao Mu. Liu Ying also stood up and held the lamp.

Mei Xiang opened the door and looked at Zhao Mu in front of her. She couldn't help but ask: "Who are you?"

Zhao Mu also lowered his head and looked down at Mei Xiang. He was about to say, "You don't recognize me if I change my face?" But then he thought, the death of Prince Chai cannot be exposed.

He looked at the wooden stick in Mei Xiang's hand, and then said: "Don't worry, I'm not a bad person."

At this time, Liu Ying, who was just wearing a coat and hair with black hair, came closer with an oil lamp and said: "Meixiang! Don't be rude. This is the King of Zhongshan! Why don't you salute quickly!"

With a "pop" sound, the wooden stick in Mei Xiang's hand for self-defense fell to the ground. Mei Xiang said in surprise: "Ah! He is Zhao Mu, King of Zhongshan? The famous man in front of the emperor now?"

Zhao Mu smiled and said, "It's guaranteed to be replaced if it's fake!"

Mei Xiang came back to her senses at this time, and quickly greeted Zhao Mu: "Mei Xiang meets the prince!"

Zhao Mu smiled and said: "No need to be polite." Then Zhao Mu looked at Mrs. Liu under the light. Today, Liu Ying is only wearing close-fitting clothes and a coat draped over his shoulders. A head full of black hair hangs down on her shoulders. The only thing that hasn't changed is her beautiful face.

But because she was kicked out of her home and imprisoned here, she was in a bad mood, and because she was observing filial piety to her husband, she no longer applied powder. Her beautiful face was stained with a bit of haggardness.

(End of this chapter)