After Shen Li left.
Jiang Rong pondered, Shen Wenyuan had suffered several losses at her hands, so he must be wary of her.
If she also goes to Ranxia Mountain, what Shen Wenyuan really wants to do may be postponed.
There is no way to guard against thieves for a thousand days.
So it's best for her to stay in the capital.
A secret guard should be enough to protect Shen Li. But in order to lay out the handle to seize Shen Wenyuan, someone who has some control over the overall situation is needed.
"Chi Moyan, please come here." Jiang Rong said to Jade.
Chi Moyan and Song Heng have completed their imperial examinations, and according to the rules of Daxia officialdom, officials will be selected within two months.
Song Heng was a person who was in the emperor's heart. He had been appointed by the emperor to go to the Imperial Academy long ago.
Chi Moyan has not yet received his appointment.
Because his grades were very good, he could not be given a low-level position casually. However, the emperor did not want to promote those good positions in the Northern Palace, so he was still undecided.
Those Jinshi who ranked lower than him have already entered the officialdom.
But Chi Moyan was very calm and didn't panic at all. Now that the appointment has not yet come down, he is content with his mother, and even writes a few essays for Wanjuan Study Studio when he has nothing to do.
"Students have met the Crown Princess! May the Crown Princess be safe!" Chi Moyan saluted.
Jiang Rong was very reassured by his methods and said, "I have something to trouble you. Shen Wenyuan made an appointment with Shen Li to go to Ranxia Mountain together. I think he has a conspiracy. I wonder if you have time to go too."
"Student understands." Chi Moyan heard Xian Zhiya's meaning and said, "Student will set off to Ranxia Mountain now."
"I left a maid with Shen Li. If anything happens, let her inform you." Jiang Rong said with a smile:
"I'm sorry to trouble you."
……
The autumn scenery of Ranxia Mountain is stunning. Now is the autumn season, and many aristocratic families come to visit...
The Shen brothers and sisters encountered many carriages from aristocratic merchants along the way.
Shen Wenyuan had reserved a small courtyard in the mountains in advance. As soon as the brother and sister got off the carriage, they met several young masters passing by.
"Brother Shen, are you also coming to Ranxia Mountain to enjoy the autumn?" Fan Ziyi greeted.
Shen Wenyuan pretended to be surprised and said with a smile, "Brother Fan, Miss Xun, what a coincidence, you are also here to play."
"Only Ranxia Mountain near the capital is worth seeing..." Xun Shiyu said casually without knowing their plan.
These people travel together.
It just happened to be a cover for Fan Ziyi, it seemed like it was just a chance encounter.
"Yes, I also heard that the scenery here is excellent, so I brought my roommate here to see it." Shen Wenyuan said, and said to Shen Li beside him:
"Shen Li, let me introduce to you. This is Fan Ziyi, the son of Fan Youcheng. This is the daughter of Duke Xun. This is..."
He introduced Fan Ziyi and his party to Shen Li one by one.
Shen Li rarely interacted with the young masters and daughters of the capital, so he felt a little nervous when seeing so many people.
After the ceremony, both parties met.
Fan Ziyi looked like a humble gentleman and said with a smile, "Miss Shen Li, Brother Shen gave me a bottle of lychee jam last time. This was the first time I tasted such a novel and unique delicacy. Miss Shen Li is really unique."
Fan Ziyi is a well-known talent in the capital. He has always been impeccable in his conduct and can always praise others to the right degree.
It’s easy to get closer to people.
"Young Master Fan is so complimentary. These crude things are not worth mentioning." Shen Li lowered her eyes.
Fan Ziyi smiled and said, "I heard that there are so many lychees in Lingnan that if you can't eat them all, you can only let them rot on the ground. Miss Shen can't bear to waste food. How can it be crude to think of such an exquisite way to preserve it?"
Shen Li was slightly startled and had a good impression of him. I have to say that Fan Ziyi is very good at praising others.
"I'm also interested in making sauce. I'll ask Miss Shen for advice someday. I wonder if Miss Shen is willing to give me a lesson?" Fan Ziyi asked politely.
Xun Shiyu felt that making sauce was a countryman's style, and looked down upon it. She frowned and interrupted, "Why do you still like this?"
"My mother loves Jinyu fragrant pears. I want to make a bottle of pear jam for my mother." Fan Ziyi said and looked at Shen Li:
"I wonder if Miss Shen would be willing to give me some advice?"
Shen Li was kind-hearted and heard that he made sauce for his mother. She had a very good impression of him and nodded: "Of course."
Fan Ziyi smiled slightly.
Glancing at Shen Wenyuan, everything was clear.
……
Shen Li and Shen Wenyuan lived in Ranxia Mountain.
During this period, Fan Ziyi visited twice.
He deliberately brought Xun Shiyu with him the first time, but Xun Shiyu had no interest in making sauce, so he didn't bring her with him the second time...
Fan Ziyi and Shen Li knew each other well from time to time.
Fan Ziyi realized that Shen Li had a good impression of him and the time was almost ripe.
He was gradually reducing the defensiveness and resistance in Shen Li's heart.
In this way, when the outcome is achieved, the other party will be more likely to "accept fate."
Shen Wenyuan played with Shen Li for a few days.
Shen Li's view of him changed greatly. When Shen Wenyuan wants to please someone, he is very good at acting.
It's two days before departure.
The tea room on the side of Shen Li's boudoir.
The maid Du Juan secretly put some white powder into the tea while there was no one in the west.
But she didn't know that as soon as she left.
An Qi, who was hiding in the dark, walked straight in, opened the teapot, picked up the tea spoon, took a spoonful, and examined it carefully.
……
In the boudoir.
Shen Li had just finished washing up when An Qi stepped forward and lowered his voice:
"Miss Shen, Du Juan put medicine in the teapot. The medicine should be a kind of aphrodisiac, which has the effect of stimulating qi and blood and causing confusion."
In addition to learning assassination techniques, secret guards also learn to identify common poisons.
I don't know the strange poisons that are rare in the world, but aphrodisiacs, dizziness, and Ruanjin powder are common poisons in the world.
You will know once you distinguish it.
"What?" Shen Li couldn't believe it, "Du Juan is my personal maid..."
These were the slaves they purchased from Yahang after they returned to the capital. The deed of prostitution is still in his hands, and it stands to reason that he will be loyal to her.
"Then should I report it to the official immediately?" It was the first time Shen Li encountered this kind of thing, and she was confused.
An Qi reminded: "Before leaving, the Crown Princess has an explanation. If anything happens to the young lady, please go and ask Mr. Chi first, and Mr. Chi will help handle it properly."
Mr. Chi? Chi Moyan?
A figure wearing an ink shirt instantly appeared in Shen Li's mind.
She only met Chi Moyan once.
In the arena match that day, he fought one against three, looking down on the heroes, how elegant he was.
She watched from the side, shocked by his talent and knowledge, and secretly admired him.
Later, when she heard that he was ranked second in high school, she secretly felt that his essays were no worse than the number one scholar!
"Master Chi...are you also in Ranxia Mountain?" Shen Li asked in surprise.
An Shiqi nodded, "In case something unexpected happens to you, the Crown Princess, in addition to asking me to accompany you, also asked Mr. Chi to guard you secretly."
Sister Jiang.
A warmth surged in Shen Li's heart.
