On the way to escape famine, my parents divorced

Chapter 477: The two of them are now "even."

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With Li Shiyue volunteering, the focus of the discussion shifted to the collusion between the local garrison in Jian'an Prefecture and the Japanese pirates.

Only when the banquet was about to begin did Liu Tan allow everyone to disperse one by one.

As Li Shiyue left the study, she felt several gazes falling on her back.

There was curiosity, admiration, and even jealousy involved.

She straightened her back and walked out the door with firm steps.

As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Yan Jiuniang standing under the eaves, wearing a red cloak and waiting for her.

"October!"

"Ok!"

"you"

Before Yan Jiuniang could finish speaking, footsteps came from the courtyard gate.

The sound of military boots crunching on the snow was quite noticeable, even Yan Jiuniang, who didn't know martial arts, could hear it clearly.

"October, you."

"Third Brother, you're back? The General should be waiting for you inside."

Having just learned some of the facts from Jiang Huijun in the backyard, Ma San couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed when facing Li Shiyue.

Li Shiyue, however, treated Ma San the same as always.

At least, Li Shiyue's appearance was no different from usual.

As for what's on my mind?

After Ma San greeted Li Shiyue, he went into the study.
Li Shiyue, however, followed Yan Jiuniang to her courtyard in the Prince's Mansion.

There was still about half an hour before the banquet started, and before the banquet began, everyone had to take care of their personal needs, which was why Liu Tan let everyone disperse.

In Yan Jiuniang's boudoir, Yan Jiuniang looked at Li Shiyue with a worried expression.

"October, my sister-in-law, she..."

Li Shiyue no longer cared what was wrong with Jiang Huijun.
Anyway, Li Shiyue achieved her goal today by taking advantage of Jiang Huijun's matter.

Although Li Shiyue was still somewhat angry, Jiang Huijun was Liu Tan's legal wife after all. No matter how angry she was, Li Shiyue couldn't go up and slap Jiang Huijun twice across the face, could she?
Didn't Li Shiyue already pique Liu Tan's suspicions today in the study?
Liu Tan is not someone who can be easily fooled.

How can a man in a high position tolerate the women in his backyard being beyond his control?

Even if this woman was his childhood sweetheart, had children with him, supported him, and loved him, so what?

Li Shiyue can guarantee that "after tonight's banquet, Jiang Huijun will definitely be held accountable by Liu Tan!"

Li Shiyue is still very aware of her current position. To Liu Tan, she is a subordinate, a good and obedient knife that can cut off the enemy's head. It's enough that she can work for Liu Tan. She is very useful.

Even though Liu Tan was wary of her, he still had to "coax" her!
Especially when she had just made such a great contribution to the Turks, if Liu Tan really looked down on her like Jiang Huijun because of her status as a woman;

Then all the generals and officers in Andong should think carefully about whether following Liu Tan is worthwhile.

Because Li Shiyue's military achievements were all genuine!
She won't be any less lenient just because she's a woman!

So, how easy would it be for Jiang Huijun, who is both Liu Tan's wife and his virtuous helpmate, to satisfy the demands of Liu Tan, who is now the Prince of Zhenbei?

At least, Li Shiyue knew that the position of Princess Zhenbei was truly not easy to hold.

So, at this moment, facing Yan Jiuniang's worried gaze, Li Shiyue smiled lightly: "Jiuniang, it's alright."

I have already volunteered to go to Jian'an to kill the bandits!

After leaving Jinzhou, which is now quite far away, Madam probably won't come again.

Before Li Shiyue could finish speaking, Yan Jiuniang excitedly interrupted her.

"Kill the enemy?"
Have the Japanese pirates in Jian'an become so rampant? Speaking of Japanese pirates, the fleet manager did report to me that the large Fujian ship, Talang, was almost boarded by them.

If you go to Jian'an in October...

The two talked about the Japanese pirates in Jian'an for about fifteen minutes. Then, Li Shiyue noticed that Yan Jiuniang seemed at a loss, looking embarrassed as she stammered, "Shiyue, my sister-in-law... ah, no, Madam... Madam..."

This time, Li Shiyue didn't interrupt Yan Jiuniang to finish her sentence.

She knew that if she and Yan Jiuniang didn't discuss Jiang Huijun's matter openly, Yan Jiuniang would be caught in the middle and in a very difficult position.

"In October, do you know what else the Turks brought when they came to pay tribute, besides cattle, sheep, and horses?"

Yan Jiuniang looked like she was ready to go all out, and asked Li Shiyue with a serious expression.

Li Shiyue wasn't stupid. Hearing Yan Jiuniang say this, and considering the offense she had suffered at Jiang Huijun's hands that day, she suddenly understood!
Upon realizing what was happening, Li Shiyue's eyes widened. Yan Jiuniang immediately understood that Li Shiyue had figured it out.

Yan Jiuniang's fingers, which were holding the teacup, became somewhat at a loss. She smiled wryly and explained to Li Shiyue, who was staring at her, "...The Turks sent about ten beauties to the Prince's mansion. For the past half month, my elder brother, ah, no, the Prince, has been staying in the courtyards of those Turkic beauties one after another."

"Sister-in-law, the Princess must be quite unhappy, which is why she's so harsh on you about not getting married."

Li Shiyue believed what Yan Jiuniang said, but she didn't agree with everything.

Li Shiyue didn't believe that Jiang Huijun's dissatisfaction with her, an unmarried and childless female general, was simply because of the presence of a Turkic beauty.

That might be one reason, but it's definitely not the main one!

Li Shiyue didn't believe that Jiang Huijun, a woman who could be Liu Tanxian's good wife, would do something so outrageous just because of "jealousy"!

There must be a reason that Yan Jiuniang didn't find out!

However, there's no need to explain all of this to Yan Jiuniang.

So, Li Shiyue reached out and took the teacup from Yan Jiuniang's hand, saying, "Alright, let's not think about this anymore."

After attending this banquet tonight, I must go back and begin preparations to lead my troops to Jian'an.

General, he only gave me ten days. In this time, please help me think about what else I need to bring to Jian'an besides the provisions that should have been prepared.

I've been there before. There isn't much fertile land along the coast, and most of the people are fishermen. This is my first time leading a large force of two thousand men, and I'll have to worry about their food, drink, and shelter along the way."

Li Shiyue said not to mention Jiang Huijun, so Yan Jiuniang didn't insist on saying anything to spoil the mood.

When the time came, the two went hand in hand to the front yard to attend the banquet.

The highlight of the banquet was the scene where He Lu presented Liu Tan with the official letter, signifying his submission and tribute.

After that, it was just watching the dance and eating and drinking.

This time, the Turks didn't try any tricks; they were all very honest.

Princess Jiang Huijun of Zhenbei naturally attended as well, and Li Shiyue didn't notice anything wrong with her appearance.

It can only be said that being the head mistress of a wealthy and powerful family is not an easy job.

By this time, Li Shiyue's anger had almost completely dissipated.

After all, she did make a move today by relying on Jiang Huijun's matter.

In Li Shiyue's view, she didn't need to do anything else; Liu Tan would probably "punish" Jiang Huijun tonight.

Jiang Huijun insulted Li Shiyue because of Liu Tan, so Li Shiyue also made Jiang Huijun accountable because of Liu Tan.

The two of them are now even.

However, while Li Shiyue could continue being a general outside after this part, Jiang Huijun could only swallow her anger and continue being the Princess Consort of Zhenbei in the Prince's Mansion.

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