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

Chapter 16-20

Chapter 16: The Mobile Treasure Chest

After waking up from her nap, Jiang Ru took a stroll around Prince An's residence with Dong Xue and Mama Liu.

Pavilions, towers, covered corridors...

This Prince An's residence was unbelievably extravagant!

Xiao Chengjin truly deserved to be the most beloved son of the late Emperor. Even a newcomer like her couldn't help but envy him, not to mention the wolves and tigers in the palace.

Jiang Ru squatted on the steps next to the waterside pavilion, watching as a gentle breeze ruffled the rippling water, and an idea came to her.

There should be fish in this water, right?

"Dong Xue, fetch some pastries."

"Oh, and let that big, smiling idiot bring a large bucket to catch some fish."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Dong Xue left eagerly, while Mama Liu stood by, watching Jiang Ru indulgently.

Miss was right; leaving the Prime Minister's residence might not be a good choice. Although the people in Prince An's residence appeared fierce, there weren't as many dirty tricks.

Miss had not only not suffered since coming to the mansion, but her mood seemed to have improved significantly.

In no time, Dong Xue returned with a plate of pastries, followed by the brightest-smiling shadow guard, Shadow Two.

Ever since Xiao Chengjin's incident, Shadow One and Shadow Two, the two highest-skilled shadow guards, had switched roles to protect Jiang Ru.

Shadow One was steady and guarded Xiao Chengjin's courtyard.

Shadow Two had a more carefree personality and had been assigned by Steward Lin to protect Jiang Ru.

Jiang Ru rose, took a pastry, crumbled it, and tossed it into the water. With her sleeve concealing her actions, she discreetly added a few drops of spirit spring water.

In an instant, a group of fish rushed towards Jiang Ru's direction in a frenzy.

Haha! An evening snack.

Braised carp, spicy and sour fish... even without the sour vegetables, it was still spicy and fishy.

Dong Xue and Mama Liu were astonished by the sudden appearance of so many fish. How did they appear out of nowhere?

Their young miss was truly remarkable.

Jiang Ru pointed at Shadow Two and shouted, "Hey, you big, smiling idiot, don't just stand there dumbstruck. Hurry up and use the bucket to catch the fish."

If only they had a fishing net.

The big, smiling idiot, Shadow Two, had a grin on his face but a bitter heart. Your Highness, I may be tall, but I'm not an idiot.

Guided by Jiang Ru, Shadow Two enthusiastically used the bucket to catch the fish.

He was, after all, the most outstanding shadow guard in the Shadow Guard Battalion. But here, he was reduced to being a fisherman.

Sigh, times change!

Jiang Ru watched as Shadow Two brought over a bucket filled with three or four pounds of carp. With a wave of her hand, she said, "Take them back to the kitchen. We'll have fish for dinner tonight."

Shadow Two carried the bucket, still grinning but somewhat wryly, and took it to the kitchen.

The Princess was truly one of a kind, finding fishiness in everything.