The third branch thought that by provoking Princess Nanzhang, she would obediently hand over her monthly salary.
In the end, they thoroughly infuriated Princess Nanzhang, resulting in a severance of their supply.
Early in the morning, the third branch went to the main kitchen to claim their vegetables, three large baskets full.
Everything looked as fresh as usual on top, but upon returning to the South Courtyard and opening them, they found nothing but rotten leaves underneath.
The people from the third branch went to the main kitchen to argue, but were chased away.
Su Jin had breakfast, left the mansion amidst the gossip of maids and servants, and took a carriage to the palace.
Xie Jingchen left with her, but headed in a completely different direction.
One was entering the palace, the other going to the military camp.
At the palace, Su Jin went directly to the sleeping quarters of Princess Jiuling.
