Exiled Princess: From the Palace Heist to Becoming a Rich Madame [MTL]

Chapter 151-155

Chapter 151: I See You Once, I Beat You Once

After Jiang Ru entered the grain store, Steward Lin and his companions exchanged quiet glances. They observed Jiang Qinian, whose hair was disheveled and eyes were vacant, then approached him with mocking laughter.

Ji Yunze circled around Jiang Qinian, wearing a mocking expression. "Tsk tsk, this is the first time I've seen Prime Minister Jiang in such a sorry state."

Liu Mama, not one to be outdone, chimed in, "Many years ago, he was in this sorry state as well. If it weren't for Madam..."

"Hmph! But he's just an ungrateful wretch."

Dong Xue blinked and added, "He deserves this for forgetting favors. Let's give a round of applause."

Steward Lin and An'er didn't miss this rare opportunity and stood by Jiang Qinian's side, pointing and scolding him.

Nangong Yi shook his head, came over to Jiang Qinian, squatted down, and triumphantly raised his fist. "From now on, every time I see you, I'll give you a beating."

Various taunting words echoed in Jiang Qinian's ears, lying on the ground, gasping for breath. He couldn't utter a word...

Jiang Ru stood by the second-floor window, watching Jiang Qinian lying on the ground. A cold smile tugged at her lips.

This esteemed Prime Minister had never imagined that his visit to Jizhou would lead to this!

Still, it wasn't without some gains; after all, she had acquired a "worthy son-in-law."

With this in mind, Jiang Ru wore a smile and leaned out of the window, calling out, "Everyone, come back. It's scorching hot; don't get heatstroke."

Steward Lin and his group heard Jiang Ru's call, looked up at the window, and replied, "Master, we'll be inside shortly."

"Uncle, you look drenched in sweat. I'll prepare some iced fruits for you," Steward Lin said before adding, "Phew," while looking at Jiang Qinian on the ground.

With Steward Lin leading the way, the others each spat on the ground near Jiang Qinian as they entered the grain store.

Jiang Qinian watched them leave with bloodshot eyes and felt a sickly sweetness rising in his throat...

His vision blurred, and he fainted directly on the ground.

The atmosphere at the scene became somewhat eerie.

The townspeople, who had been watching the commotion from the shadows, observed Jiang Qinian collapsing and quickly walked away.

They seemed to have discovered that the owner of Jiang's Grain Store had some grievances with Prime Minister Jiang...

Feng Yi and the others, watching Jiang Qinian faint on the ground, then glancing at the grain store, were unsure of what to do.

They all secretly thought: Could Prime Minister Jiang have been beaten to death?

After dispersing the townspeople, Fan Qiyun pondered the connection between the loss of the disaster relief grain and the sudden appearance of grain in the prefectural granary.

Lost in thought, he failed to notice Jiang Qinian's fainting.

Steward Guo watched Fan Qiyun lost in thought and gently tugged his sleeve.

"Sir, Prime Minister Jiang has fainted."

Fan Qiyun regained his composure and asked nonchalantly, "Who, who fainted?"

"Prime Minister Jiang!" Steward Guo replied and discreetly glanced at Jiang Qinian, who was covered in injuries.

Uh oh, if Prime Minister Jiang wakes up and holds it against me...