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Chapter 123: Escape Plan

"He doesn't even want so much gold, and he wants you to think that person is dead. I'm afraid he is telling you that he can't afford to offend that person. There are probably not many people in this world that Eunuch Chen doesn't want to offend."

Shuangshuang reacted instantly, "What do you mean..."

Sure enough, Jiang Nianwei's guess was correct.

Wei Muyu couldn't get the love he wanted, and he tried his best to find a woman, so he even tried to find a substitute.

That woman's support in the palace was such that even Eunuch Chen couldn't afford to offend her. Putting these clues together, Jiang Nianwei had figured out the reason.

Now a palace is being built on a large scale in the imperial palace, named Zhaiyue Tower. The name has a profound meaning. It is said that it was built to pray for the prosperity of the country and the well-being of the people. However, Jiang Nianwei feels that it is not simple.

It happened to be the right time, the emperor's grace was great, and the Jing family was honored as the imperial merchant, and it was prosperous for a time.

The heavy burden of meeting the huge material needs of Zhaiyue Tower fell entirely on the shoulders of the Jing family.

Especially the glittering glazed tiles and crystal clear glazed bottles have become an indispensable embellishment of Zhaiyue Tower.

Jiang Nianwei took Taozhi to check the list of items, and there were too many items.

It was obvious that the people were still hungry, a war had just been fought, and the treasury was still empty. Why did they use such extreme luxury to build such a palace for prayer? It was really abnormal.

In addition, a large amount of precious fabrics need to be supplied. If they are given to concubines in the harem, the quantity would be quite abnormal.

There must be some unknown secrets hidden in Zhaiyue Tower, just like the missing Cai Ling.

Jiang Nianwei ordered: "Don't investigate this matter for now. If you do, it will alert the enemy."

She can't enter the Wei Mansion now, but there are people who can, and can enter openly.

After many days, she and A Zhao finally met again, still in a dilapidated teahouse, because Jiang Nianwei felt that they would not be discovered here.

As soon as Baili Zhao saw her, he began to explain, "Sanniang, I didn't really agree to the marriage. I just pretended to agree. It's impossible for me to marry the Princess of Mu. You know, you are the only one in my heart."

Jiang Nianwei nodded calmly, but after hearing his explanation, her mood still became much better.

"When I first heard about this, I felt mixed emotions and a sense of bitterness welled up in my heart."

When Baili Zhao heard that she was jealous of him, he was secretly delighted. He lowered his eyes and said apologetically, "Everything is caused by me. I am willing to bear all the punishments. I only hope that Sanniang can calm down."

Jiang Nianwei changed the subject and said meaningfully, "Actually, I do need your help in one matter. Have you ever heard of the Minister of Rites, Wei Muyu, who is quite prestigious in the court?"

Baili Zhao thought for a moment, then responded, "I've heard a little bit about it. What does Sanniang want me to help her with?"

"Can you find an excuse to visit this Lord Wei?"

Baili Zhao showed a puzzled expression, "You want to ask him something?"

"No, actually I am missing someone in my heart, the wife of Lord Wei, who is my former best friend Fu Siya. Now that I have returned, I have no news from her, and I feel quite uneasy. I have a few old things in my hand, and I want to hand them over to her personally to express my longing for her. Your Majesty is of noble status, so you should be able to help with this little thing, right?"

"That shouldn't be a problem. I can invite a few officials to come with me. At that time, you can also come in disguise and you can meet in person."

When Jiang Nianwei heard that she could meet him, she immediately showed a happy expression on her face, "Really?"

"nature."

She really wanted to meet Fu Siya so that she could explain to her face to face how to use the medicine and what would happen next. No matter who she entrusted the task to, she would feel uneasy.

……

Since coming to the capital, Jiang Nianwei has always been wearing men's clothes. When she saw the women's clothes that Taozhi took out, she couldn't help but be stunned for a while.

"This dress..."

"This is a new style dress sent by Yunniang. I noticed that you always wear men's clothes, so I decided to bring this dress back for you to try on."

Yunniang would send newly designed dresses from Yazhou every month, and then she would have the garment shops here produce them in bulk.

"This one, in my opinion, is particularly suitable for your temperament. Why don't you try it on?"

Jiang Nianwei tried on the blue dress and it really seemed like it was tailor-made for her. The style was trendy and bold, and had a bit of Western style.

"Yunniang's craftsmanship is really improving day by day.

Taozhi put a red hairpin on her and praised her sincerely: "After all, Miss is naturally beautiful."

Hearing this, she curled up the corners of her mouth into a faint smile, "Taozhi, you are really getting better and better at flattery."

Looking at myself in the mirror, my body is still only about 20 years old, but it seems like a lifetime ago.

"If this dress is put on sale in a shop, it will definitely be very popular."

Soon, news came from Baili Zhao that Prince Yu's Mansion would hold a banquet in three days.

Jiang Nianwei planned to disguise herself as a musician so that others would not be able to recognize her, but she believed that Fu Siya would definitely be able to recognize her.

……

When Jiang Nianwei changed into an exquisite musician's costume and appeared with a pipa in her hands, Baili Zhao couldn't help but be stunned.

The memories of that day came back to his mind. At the beginning, he gradually became interested in the pipa music played by Jiang Nianwei, but he did not expect that he would be more and more addicted to it now.

"Your Highness, why are you looking at me like that?" Jiang Nianwei turned around. The musician's clothes on her body made her look fresh and refined. How could he not take the opportunity to stop and watch.

"It's because Sanniang looks even more elegant and refined in this outfit, which makes me feel uneasy."

Jiang Nianwei couldn't help but lower her head. After hearing his praise, she actually felt shy.

This pipa was specially made by her. There is a secret compartment in it that can be used to hide the fake death drug. When the time comes, she will find an opportunity to give the drug to Fu Siya.

"Your Majesty, can you tell me a little bit about why you invited Wei Muyu and his other wives to this banquet? He has always been cautious, and it is rare that he agreed this time."

"It's spring, so the invitations I sent out were all for flower viewing banquets, and I specifically noted that everyone would bring their families."

After she married into the Marquis's Mansion, she never attended a flower-viewing banquet again.

Now, she held the pipa lightly in her arms, her fingertips trembling slightly, and the long-lost tension quietly crept into her heart, like flower petals touched by the first drizzle in spring, timid and a little uneasy.

Baili Zhao put a veil on her and said, "To be on the safe side, you should wear a veil."

In fact, he selfishly didn't want anyone to see her current appearance, and he didn't want Sanniang to play the pipa for anyone. He had no choice but to do so now. One day, he would let Sanniang become his princess openly.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for reminding me."

In fact, Jiang Nianwei was well prepared. Many of the officials who attended the banquet knew her, and she was afraid of being recognized.

At this moment in the Wei Mansion, Wei Muyu had already asked Fu Siya to change her clothes.

In fact, he was reluctant to attend the flower-viewing banquet, but the person who invited him was Prince Yu, who was currently in the limelight.

In addition, considering his aunt's request, hoping that he could take this opportunity to deepen his friendship with Prince Yu and consolidate his family's status, he finally agreed.

He warned again and again: "Remember, everyone in the palace is a prominent figure in the capital. You must be extremely careful with your words and actions. Also, do not talk to others without my permission, so as to avoid inappropriate words that may cause trouble."

Fu Siya's hands trembled slightly. After so long, she finally had the chance to go out.

What a comfort and joy it would be if I could take this opportunity to see my father and brother whom I have not seen for a long time.

The clothes Wei Muyu changed for her looked dignified and virtuous. After thinking for a while, he reminded her again: "Also, you must wear your veil and don't allow outsiders to see your appearance."

"But this is not solemn enough."

"Allowing you to go out is already a huge concession, don't push your luck!"

Fu Siya gritted her teeth and nodded meekly, "I understand, husband, everything is as you say."

Inside Prince Yu's Mansion.

Fu Siya sat beside a table with intricate carvings, surrounded by all kinds of delicacies, but Wei Muyu did not allow her to eat a bite, and only allowed her to pour wine on the side.

In such occasions, women are just embellishments, unimportant and no one cares about them.

Upon seeing this, Prince Yu ordered his servants to set up tables and chairs specially for the ladies.

"Everyone, today's flower viewing is for the pleasure of a gathering, to relax and enjoy the spring scenery together. In this case, let's put aside those cumbersome rules for the time being."

Seeing this, everyone couldn't refuse, so Wei Muyu could only let Fu Siya sit at the table beside him, and reminded her: "Remember, don't talk to other people casually."

The head of the palace clapped his hands, and a group of musicians and dancers filed out.

Jiang Nianwei was also among them, and she immediately saw Fu Siya sitting lonely beside them.

When Fu Siya raised her eyes, she also noticed her presence. Their gazes intertwined, and she felt an indescribable sense of familiarity in her heart.

As the music rose, it was like the sound of nature penetrating the hustle and bustle of the banquet. The dancers' graceful figures spun along, like the most gorgeous petals in spring, dancing gracefully under the gentle caress of the wind.

She suddenly realized that the familiar feeling that touched her heart just now was not groundless.

The outline, temperament, and even the charm that was inadvertently revealed of the female musician who was holding a pipa and plucking the strings with her deft hands made her involuntarily think of a person - Jiang Nianwei.

But how could Nianwei appear in the palace? It is really unbelievable.

After the song was over, everyone left.

Just as her thoughts were in a tizzy, a sudden incident interrupted her meditation.

A maidservant was serving food to the guests when she accidentally spilled a plate of food onto her clothes.

The maid knelt down in panic, "Please spare my life, Madam!"

Fu Siya squatted down, and the maid reminded her: "Madam, the musician just now is waiting for you."

Only then did she realize that the woman just now was actually Jiang Nianwei.

Wei Muyu's face tensed up, and she quickly stood up, with a hint of displeasure flashing across her brows, "How could a maid like you be so careless that you almost disturbed the lady's pleasure."

"Lord Wei, please calm down. It was really a mistake made by me and I deserve death. Please allow me to take Madam to change clothes immediately. I will do my best to make up for this mistake. I hope you will show mercy and forgive me this time." The maid kowtowed repeatedly and spoke earnestly.

Wei Muyu was about to say no, but when the words came to her lips, Prince Yu intervened in a gentle voice and pleaded for the maid who had caused trouble: "Master Wei, it was just my negligence. I have a collection of top-quality brocade in my mansion. Why not let her go with your wife and help her change clothes? It can be regarded as a compensation for this unintentional mistake."

Wei Muyu wanted to stop him, but after thinking it over, he nodded, thinking that this was Prince Yu's territory, and said, "It was I who was too cautious and almost lost my sense of proportion. I hope Your Majesty will be magnanimous and not hold it against me."

Although she was extremely reluctant, she still watched the maid take Fu Siya to change clothes.

As soon as they reached the room, the maid checked to see if there was anyone around, then turned around and said, "Madam, I will help you change your clothes."

At this time, a familiar figure came into the room. It was the woman who was playing the pipa outside just now.

She leisurely took off her veil, revealing a jade-like face that reflected the soft light in the room, as if time had stopped at this moment.

"Siya, how are you?"

Looking at the familiar face in front of her, Fu Siya's eyes reddened, "Nianwei, is it really you?"

"Of course it's me. I already know a little bit about your predicament. You lent me a hand when you were in a poor situation in the past. How can I stand by and watch you in danger today? I will definitely do my best to protect you."

Before she finished speaking, a subtle and hurried sound of footsteps approached quietly. She was startled and quickly came to her senses, "Someone is coming."

Wei Muyu was worried and made an excuse to stand guard at the door, "Madam, are you okay? I am afraid that something bad might happen to you, so I am waiting here just in case."

"I'm fine, I'll be changed right away."

Wei Muyu didn't leave her side for even a moment, fearing that she would run away.

Jiang Nianwei could only take out the pill from the pipa and whispered in Fu Siya's ear: "This is a fake death drug. Take one pill every morning. After three days, you will be out of breath. Then I will find a way to take you away. This drug is only effective for twenty-four hours."

If he wants to get rid of Wei Muyu's entanglement, he has to escape without involving his family.

After changing her clothes, Fu Siya walked out of the room with light steps and a calm demeanor, "I'm already changed."

With outsiders present, Wei Muyu's behavior became more gentle and his eyes were full of concern for her. He chuckled and said, "It's because I'm concerned about you that I can't help but worry a little more. I hope Madam won't think I'm too trivial."

But she knew that everything about this man was fake.

After doing all this, Jiang Nianwei finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, she had arranged everything properly. When Fu Siya really "died", she would be able to take her out of the Wei Mansion.

Jiang Nianwei walked out of the room, but heard a noise coming from outside.

"The prince has arrived!"