The seductive princess is no longer being pursued; the aloof prime minister is facing a crematorium.

Chapter 238 Coming to the Imperial Observatory for a free meal!

Chun Tao has been quite excited ever since she returned from Lin Qingyan's residence yesterday.

This morning, while I was helping her wash up and change, her eyes sparkled as she kept looking at Jiang Jinshuang: "Your Highness, are you really going to marry Young Master Lin Qingyan?"

Jiang Jinshuang smiled and replied, "Yes, I saw you yesterday. How did you feel?"

Chun Tao smiled and nodded vigorously: "So handsome! I've always heard that this Young Master Lin is very handsome, but seeing him yesterday makes it all true!"

After a pause, Chun Tao thought for a moment and then gave a very high evaluation: "Chun Tao thinks that this young master Lin really does resemble the Grand Secretary by about 50%!"

It seems that everyone thinks Lin Qingyan and Pei Du look somewhat alike.

Jiang Jinshuang, however, didn't feel anything.

However, upon hearing Chun Tao say this, Jiang Jinshuang also laughed.

“However…” Chun Tao hesitated.

"But what?" Jiang Jinshuang asked.

"But does Your Highness truly no longer wish to retain the Grand Secretary?"

Jiang Jinshuang raised her eyebrows slightly.

She was sitting in front of the dressing table, looking at herself in the bronze mirror. Jiang Jinshuang also saw Chuntao behind her with a regretful expression.

Jiang Jinshuang smiled gently: "You know your prince well. Since it's something that has been put down, then it has been put down."

She wasn't the kind of person who hesitated, and she had already let go of it three years ago.

Chun Tao lowered her head: "This servant knows, this servant just feels it's a bit of a pity."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinshuang was both amused and exasperated: "What a pity? Why would you feel it's a pity?"

Chun Tao raised her eyes and looked at Jiang Jinshuang in the bronze mirror, saying earnestly, "Because His Highness is very good, this servant feels sorry for the Grand Secretary."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinshuang was taken aback at first, then realized what she meant and chuckled, "I am not as good as you say."

"Who said that? Your Highness is a very good person, so no matter who Your Highness marries, you will live a good life."

Chun Tao's so-called regret was never about feeling sorry for Jiang Jinshuang.

In her eyes, His Highness is the best person in the world, and even if His Highness doesn't marry, he should still be loved by many, many people.

Chun Tao simply felt that His Highness had once truly admired that Grand Secretary, and now that things had come to this, she felt a little sorry for that Grand Secretary.

Jiang Jinshuang chatted with Chuntao for a few more minutes, then changed her clothes and headed towards the palace.

Setting up a palace banquet was not a difficult task for Jiang Jinshuang. Although she had little experience with such matters before, after reading the books and scrolls, she did not feel at a loss.

The maids and eunuchs in the palace were also aware of the importance of this palace banquet, and given Jiang Jinshuang's notorious reputation, none of them dared to cheat or shirk their duties.

The banquet proceeded very smoothly throughout the morning.

Having skipped lunch, Jiang Jinshuang thought of a good place to go.

After dismissing the servants and instructing them to continue making arrangements in the afternoon, Jiang Jinshuang headed towards the Imperial Observatory.

It's been a long time since I've seen regular expressions.

When Jiang Jinshuang arrived at the Imperial Observatory, she happened to see Zhengze practicing swordsmanship under a tree.

The sword techniques were those that Jiang Jinshuang had taught him some time ago.

Upon hearing the sound, Zhengze frowned, and his longsword reacted, thrusting straight at her!
Jiang Jinshuang neither dodged nor evaded, but simply used one hand to catch the blade that Zhengze was thrusting at her.

The sword, held between Jiang Jinshuang's two fingers, seemed to be tempered; its blade became supple, bending into an exaggerated arc beside her hand before returning to its original shape the next second.

Zhengze also saw who it was and hurriedly withdrew his sword.

"Y-you! What are you doing here?"

Zhengze frowned, but his eyes sparkled as he looked at Jiang Jinshuang. Jiang Jinshuang withdrew her hand and smiled at little Zhengze: "It's noon, and I've come here naturally to taste the cooking of little Zhengze!"

I came here to freeload a meal.

Upon hearing this, Zhengze snorted, sheathed his longsword, and raised his chin: "Why are you bringing up the idea of ​​me, the Imperial Observatory, freeloading again?"

Jiang Jinshuang shook her head helplessly, feigning resignation: "Young Master Zhengze, you probably don't know yet, but His Majesty has tasked me with organizing this year's Qixi Festival banquet, and I'm utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally."

Zhengze was slightly taken aback upon hearing this: "The Qixi Palace Banquet?"

Jiang Jinshuang nodded: "Yes, I've designed a lot of delicious and fun things for this year's Qixi Palace Banquet. Would you like to attend, young master Zhengze?"

Xiao Zhengze clearly had something on his mind.

But he just swallowed hard and coughed, saying, "I... I need to ask my master first."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded and then asked, "By the way, where is your master? I haven't seen him."

When this was brought up, Zhengze suddenly realized something and looked a little nervous: "I'm asking you, did you go on a boat trip on Furi Lake with the man next to you yesterday?"

Jiang Jinshuang nodded: "Yes, I went. What happened?"

Xiao Zheng crossed his arms and said, "It seems there was a murder at Fu Ri Lake yesterday. Master knew you were there and has been worried for a long time."

Jiang Jinshuang was taken aback, a cold glint flashing in her eyes: "A murder case?"

"Yes, I heard that someone drowned, but I don't know the specifics."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded thoughtfully, glancing around at the surroundings: "Where is your master?"

Xiao Zhengze pointed towards the study: "It's in the study."

Jiang Jinshuang blinked: "Your master isn't still doing that kind of divination, is he?"

Zhengze shook his head: "Ever since you let Master out, he hasn't been fixated on that divination. He should be looking for something in his study. Go and take a look."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded and walked towards the study.

Upon arriving at the study, Jiang Jinshuang gently knocked on the door.

"Zhengze, I told you, you don't need to call me for lunch today."

A man's refined voice came from the study.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jinshuang couldn't help but laugh and said, "I say, Grand Preceptor, why do you always seem so otherworldly whenever I see you?"

A moment of silence fell over the study.

Before long, Jiang Jinshuang heard footsteps.

The door opened, and Zhao Yungui, dressed in a moon-white robe, looked somewhat surprised when he saw Jiang Jinshuang standing at the door.

Jiang Jinshuang waved to him with a grin: "The food at the Imperial Observatory is delicious, so I've come to freeload a meal. Grand Preceptor, would you do me the honor of dining with me?"

The surprise on his face was only momentary, and he quickly recovered.

He stepped aside to make way, and Jiang Jinshuang entered the study without any hesitation.

"Xiao Zhengze said you're looking for something. What are you looking for?"

Zhao Yungui followed behind Jiang Jinshuang, his tone cold and elegant: "It's nothing. I remember that my master used to have a book on divination. I had nothing to do, so I thought I'd take a look."

Jiang Jinshuang nodded, her gaze sweeping over the countless books on the shelves.

"A murder has occurred at Fu Ri Lake. What happened?"

Jiang Jinshuang asked a question while flipping through books in front of the bookshelf.

Zhao Yungui said calmly, "We've found Zhou Yuan, the guard who serves the Prince of Changping."

In an instant, Jiang Jinshuang stopped turning the pages of the book and stood still.