Chapter 611: Chapter 609: The Transmigrated Woman Who Self-Destructed 18 Times (Part 40)

Long ago, Shen Zheng’an built a kitchen in the space to prepare food, complete with a grill.

This time he roasted eight rabbits, after all, there were also a few of Jiang Zhi’s subordinates to feed.

Ah Chen was in the kitchen making soup, and the fragrance of the mushroom soup woke up those who were asleep, their eyes rolling involuntarily at the scent.

As everyone gnawed on the rabbit meat and sipped the mushroom soup, their tongues almost tingled with freshness.

Jiang Zhi thought that Miss Chu must not cook often, fearing that after they tasted it, they would no longer enjoy earthly food.

Clearly, just those ingredients, yet after her cooking, the taste was truly extraordinary.

Shen Zheng’an said nothing and didn’t eat much rabbit meat, only focusing on drinking the soup.

Then Jiang Zhi and the others realized there was no way he’d succeed, and the group became very lively.

If it weren’t for the serious matters at hand, Jiang Zhi would have really wanted to take out some good wine and have a drink together.

Meanwhile, things were harmonious on Ah Chen’s side, but things weren’t as good for Shen Zhengjie when he went to see the Fourth Prince. Upon seeing the person leaning in the carriage was actually Shen Nanqiao, his heart sank.

"Your Highness, I don’t know how this happened?" he asked nervously; at this point, he could only feign ignorance.

Jiang Yuan didn’t yet know the truth, but as a man, he didn’t feel disadvantaged. Plus, this was his fiancée, and sooner or later she’d be his: "Earlier, I was drunk on the ship, two people barged in, and I didn’t see clearly. Later, I found out it was Nanqiao and her maid. They seemed unwell, and I’ve already had a doctor check them; they were drugged."

What Jiang Yuan didn’t know was that his drunken stupor was also under the influence of magic.

However, magic has its own rules and constraints, and it’s not something one can cast without preparation. Someone of Daoist Bai Hong’s caliber, if he could truly control members of the Imperial Family, would have turned the world upside down by now, rather than long for the position of State Preceptor. He can only use magic that affects the mind; if he forcibly did something to someone like Jiang Yuan, it would result in severe backlash.

Even when controlling someone as noble as Zuo Lanshuang, he must be cautious, and he can’t control too many people at once. Otherwise, if someone notices something wrong and breaks his magic, the backlash would be severe. Each backlash is quite a damage to him.

"You don’t need to worry; medicine has already been given to them."

"But you still have to take her back. It’s not a good time for them to be at my place." Jiang Yuan said, "Once my restrictions are lifted, we can discuss with my father about marrying early."

Today’s events probably can’t be hidden, but he had already covered Shen Nanqiao’s and her maid’s faces, so it shouldn’t be a big issue.

If this gets out, it would just be seen as a dalliance during the lantern festival, which isn’t a big deal for a man.

His second brother has done even more scandalous things; compared to him, this is nothing.

Shen Zhengjie naturally didn’t dare to say otherwise, as that would be strange, so he just agreed, looking at Shen Nanqiao with a complex gaze.

Jiang Yuan only thought Shen Zhengjie found it hard to accept and said, "I have already arranged for people to investigate. I won’t let those who schemed against Nanqiao get away."

After all, she is his, and he won’t just let it go if someone tried to defile her.

Shen Zhengjie really didn’t know what to say, nervously bringing Shen Nanqiao back to his carriage, unable to calm his heart during the journey back.

He only hoped to see Daoist Bai Hong soon and find out what happened.

Everything had been planned so well, how did it come to this?

On the way, the cold wind blew into the carriage, waking Shen Nanqiao. Her previous memories were intact, and recalling what happened, her face turned pale.

Then she saw the maid beside her waking up too, unable to control herself, she slapped the maid across the face: "You worthless thing!"

Thinking back to what the maid did on the ship, she trembled with anger.

Such ridiculous things, how did she end up encountering them? If others found out, how could she ever face anyone?

The maid dared not speak, not expecting such absurd events earlier herself.

The maid trembled and knelt in the carriage, hoping Shen Nanqiao would spare her life, but she didn’t know Shen Nanqiao looked at her as if she were already dead. Even if this maid had something with the Fourth Prince, she was just a lowly servant, and tonight was not a pleasant memory. If the maid died, no one would care.

After what happened tonight, how could she let this maid live to face others?

Shen Nanqiao kept a stern face, saying nothing, but she had already made a decision in her heart.

When they returned to the Marquis Mansion, Shen Zhengjie’s men covered the maid’s mouth and dragged her down, a silent agreement between the siblings.

"I’ll handle that maid for you. After such an incident, the fewer people who know, the better." Returning to the courtyard, Shen Zhengjie said, "What happened tonight?"

Shen Nanqiao, with reddened eyes, said, "I don’t know either. I muddle-headedly got on that ship, then woke up in brother’s carriage."

But the memories of what happened earlier were deeply etched, likely unforgettable for a lifetime.

It must be related to Zuo Lanshuang!

Who else could it be but Zuo Lanshuang?

"Brother, Zuo Lanshuang might have sensed something wrong long ago; maybe the Minister’s Mansion side also suspected something. What do we do now?"

"The Fourth Prince can’t let you go; you’re already his. If you have any other thoughts, it won’t be good for us." Shen Zhengjie said with difficulty, closing his eyes, "I’m afraid we have to stick to the Fourth Prince’s side for this lifetime."

Shen Nanqiao felt utterly unwilling. How could it come to this?

"I’ll ask Daoist Bai Hong and see if there’s a way to turn this around." Shen Zhengjie got up, hoping that if Daoist Bai Hong had a way to erase memories, it might change things, but of course, this thought was a bit naïve.

Shen Nanqiao sat dazed in her boudoir, her face full of hatred for Zuo Lanshuang.

The maid, previously dragged away with her mouth covered, thought she was doomed, but unexpectedly, someone saved her.

Shen Zhengjie, still discussing with Daoist Bai Hong, was informed that someone had saved the maid, and his face changed drastically.

"How could this happen? Hurry and chase them!"

However, even if he arranged for more people, there was still no way to catch them.

Late at night, as Jiang Yuan was about to rest, his people rushed to report that they had results from the previous investigation.

Thanks to help from both Shen Zheng’an and Zuo Lanshuang’s sides, the investigation was quicker.

The person who saved the maid was with Zuo Lanshuang; she had long anticipated Shen Nanqiao would kill the maid and saved her in advance.

Now, she had already sent the maid to the Fourth Prince Mansion.

Dog fighting dog, isn’t it amusing? Taking off her jewelry, Zuo Lanshuang was in an extremely good mood.

Then she remembered the back figure she saw during the lantern festival, curious about who Miss Chu’s beloved really was.

By the way, the situation with her body also needed addressing, perhaps it was some kind of magical technique. She had heard of such abilities and planned to visit Miss Chu tomorrow.