Rebirth of a Lost Nation: Princess, Please Respect Yourself

Chapter 113 Goodbye, old friend

Sure enough, with Fu Longzhou's intelligence, he would have noticed it.

Just as Fu Longzhou expected, Jiang Lige had indeed known about it a long time ago...

past life.

The secret recipe for winemaking was a treasure passed down from generation to generation in the Yu family. Until the generation of Yu Linglong's father, Liu Yujin, an editor of the Hanlin Academy, wanted to buy the secret recipe of the Yu family but failed. He then framed the Yu family for colluding with bandits, resulting in the execution of all the male members of the Yu family and the reduction of the female family members to slavery.

Yu Linglong has been proficient in music since childhood. She entered the No. 1 Building in Yangzhou as a musician. She worked hard to climb to the position of manager, and cleverly used the convenience of the No. 1 Building to secretly investigate the truth behind the demise of the Yu family.

Unfortunately, by the time Yu Linglong found out about Liu Yujin, his family had already been assassinated on the road by bandits bribed by Bai Fenglin.

After learning of Liu Yujin's death, Yu Linglong completely gave up her thoughts of revenge and returned to the capital, hoping to find the Yu family's secret wine-making recipe.

In her previous life, Yu Linglong taught Jiang Lige the art of playing the zither with all her heart, on the condition that Jiang Lige would find the Yu family's secret recipe for brewing wine for her.

In the end, although Yu Linglong got the secret recipe for winemaking as she wished, she was persecuted to death by Ning Luyang for teaching Jiang Lige the art of playing the piano.

Upon learning of Yu Linglong's death, Jiang Lige rushed to see her off for the last time. In addition to Jiang Lige, there was another person who went to the funeral, and that was Fu Longzhou.

It was then that Jiang Lige learned that Yu Linglong and Fu Longzhou had known each other since childhood.

But this theory of past and present lives is too absurd and inhumane.

"Yes, I knew it a long time ago." Jiang Lige admitted it frankly.

Fu Longzhou raised his eyebrows slightly, obviously quite curious.

Jiang Lige just smiled and gave a very reasonable explanation: "In order to overturn Feng Yu's case, I have thoroughly investigated everything related to Bai Fenglin. Naturally, I am also familiar with Liu Yujin's case."

"Then why don't you come to me directly, but instead write me an invitation letter? Aren't you afraid of missing out on such a good opportunity by being so roundabout?"

"As for helping me, it's a favor if you help me, but it's my duty if you don't. Linglong and I are both your friends. If I ask for your help and Linglong doesn't want to, wouldn't that put you in a difficult position?"

Fu Longzhou smiled broadly upon hearing this. "In that case, it's a relief that all my efforts were not in vain. You are worth it as a friend."

Jiang Lige was deeply moved by the word "worth it" and said it sincerely.

"Longzhou, thank you so much. If you hadn't asked Sister Linglong for help, my Chang'anfang would have closed down on the day it opened."

"Pfft, pfft, pfft, what unlucky words!" Fu Longzhou spat several times before saying with emotion, "Linglong has a miserable life. If Chang'anfang can give her a place to stay, I should be the one thanking you."

"Sister Linglong is so talented, where can't she find a place to stay?"

"Princess Zhaohua, that's not right." Jiang Lige was interrupted by Yu Linglong, who had just walked out of the room. "Just as you said that day in front of the Chang'an Square gate, it's not easy for women to establish themselves in this world. I was once a slave. Rather than being a concubine and having to live at the mercy of others, I'd rather fight for myself in Chang'an Square. There's still hope for the future."

Seeing Yu Linglong calmed down, Jiang Lige didn't want to say anything sentimental to upset her, so he jokingly bowed and said, "In that case, I'll leave Chang'anfang in your care from now on."

Yu Linglong was also amused by Jiang Lige and also cupped her hands, "Don't worry, Boss."

"If Sister Linglong doesn't mind, you can call me Li Ge like you would Longzhou in the future."

"Okay." Yu Linglong smiled charmingly, covering her lips. "Maybe it's fate. From the first time I saw Li Ge, I felt a strong affinity with him."

Jiang Lige also laughed and jokingly said, "Maybe we knew each other in our previous life."

Seeing the two of them talking more and more nonsense, Fu Longzhou couldn't help but tease: "Look, this is crossing the river and destroying the bridge. Now I, the person who made the connection, have been thrown aside."

Jiang Lige and Yu Linglong smiled at each other, both looking terrified, "How dare we?"

In the afternoon, bursts of girls' laughter could be heard from time to time. In their laughter, there was satisfaction with the present, cherishment of friendship, and expectation for the future.

As Jiang Lige laughed, his eyes couldn't help but turn red.

After living a new life, she finally protected her master. As long as everything develops as it is now, Yu Linglong will definitely be able to live the life she once hoped for.

Will.

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Due to the complicated matters related to the opening of Chang'an Fang, Empress Dowager Jiang specially allowed Jiang Lige not to return to the palace today. So after Jiang Lige and Yu Linglong saw off the distinguished guests, they stayed directly in Chang'an Fang.

Yu Linglong was calculating on the abacus skillfully, flipping through the account book page by page, with a smile on her face growing wider and wider.

"We managed to break even on the first day of business. Even though we didn't make any money, we spent a lot today, so breaking even is a miracle."

Jiang Lige supported his head with one hand and glanced listlessly at the bustling scene outside the window, obviously absent-minded.

No one responded, so Yu Linglong looked up at Jiang Lige. She saw that Jiang Lige pushed the window and looked out every now and then, so she covered her lips with a smile and joked.

"Li Ge is so upset, isn't it because of our famous Prince Zhao?"

Jiang Lige blushed at the teasing and quickly retorted, "I didn't, Sister Linglong, don't talk nonsense."

Yu Linglong pushed the abacus aside and began to scold Ning Yunxiao.

"I'm many years older than you, and I've met countless stinky men. Let me tell you, the grand opening of Chang'an Square today is so important, there's no way this Prince Zhao didn't know about it, right? He knew about it, but he didn't show up in person or show up with courtesy. It's really outrageous!"

"This isn't the Crown Prince's fault," Jiang Lige quickly explained on Ning Yunxiao's behalf. "I heard the Crown Prince has been very busy in the military camp lately, and hasn't even been back from the palace in a while. Compared to matters of family and country, opening a shop is just a small matter, so it's understandable that the Crown Prince can't take care of both."

Yu Linglong burst out laughing upon hearing this, "You're still saying no, but as soon as I said it, you rushed to defend him. Look at you, Li Ge, you're deeply in love!"

Jiang Lige was stunned when he heard this. The four words "deeply in love" pierced his heart and he was unable to respond for a long time.

Yu Linglong thought she was just shy, so she covered her lips and smiled, then opened the curtain and went out to tell people to prepare dinner.

The night wind blew in through the window, bringing a bit of coolness, which gradually brought Jiang Lige back to his senses.

In this life, she shouldn't be involved in love, nor can she afford it.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lige stood up in an upset mood. He wanted to close the window, but saw that the man was still standing downstairs.

On the busy street, Ning Yunxiao was riding on a brown horse, with a silver crown and a jade-like face, and the chill of the mountains still lingering between his hair. It was obvious at a glance that he had come in a hurry.