Consort Zhuang doesn't want palace intrigue; she just wants to raise her child and live a caref

Chapter 339 Someone is making trouble

Time slipped by unnoticed, the sun gradually rose higher, and before we knew it, it was almost noon.

"Your Highness, it's getting late. Shouldn't we head down the mountain?" Jinse suggested with a smile, looking at the large basket and small basket full of blueberries in front of her.

Upon hearing this, Su Nuannuan slowly raised her head, looked at the sun high in the sky, and then looked down at the pile of brightly colored, plump, and round blueberries at her feet. Her heart was filled with the joy of harvest, and she finally said with satisfaction, "Alright, let's go down the mountain now."

After receiving the Empress's permission, Jinse nimbly carried the large basket full of blueberries on her back, while steadily lifting the small basket of blueberries with her other hand.

Tingxue didn't slack off either, quickly picking up the blueberry bushes tied with vines and following closely behind Su Nuannuan.

As the saying goes, "Going up the mountain is easy, but going down is hard." The mountain road is already rugged and uneven, and the way down is even more difficult.

She hadn't walked far when Su Nuannuan felt her footing become slippery, and she almost fell. Luckily, Tingxue, who was nearby, reacted quickly and caught her, preventing an accident.

However, these thrilling scenes did not end there. During the rest of the journey, Su Nuannuan experienced several more similar close calls, each time being pulled back by Tingxue or Jinse at the last second, preventing injury.

After several attempts, Su Nuannuan finally realized that it was too difficult to walk down the mountain on her own. So she made a quick decision to stop trying to be brave and summoned Yu Wei to "fly" down the mountain with her.

Jinse and Tingxue watched as their mistress was taken away by Yuwei. After exchanging a glance, they did not hesitate to use their lightness skills and sped down the mountain like birds.

Actually, they could have taken Su Nuannuan directly down the mountain, but because they were carrying things, it would have made their movements very cumbersome and would have greatly consumed their energy, thus affecting their speed.

Before long, Jinse and Tingxue arrived at the foot of the mountain. Yuwei had been waiting there for a long time, and upon seeing them arrive, she immediately vanished, her speed as fast as lightning.

As for whether Yu Wei's appearance would be discovered by the Dark Dragon Guards around her, Su Nuannuan no longer cared.

After waiting a short while at the foot of the mountain, a carriage slowly drove up and stopped in front of Su Nuannuan. This carriage belonged to the manor and had been summoned by Jinse after she fired a signal flare.

These signal flares are no ordinary items; they were developed by the artillery battalion after a long period of research. There are several colors of signal flares, each representing a different meaning and function, suitable for both everyday communication and battlefield command.

Even more noteworthy is that with the successful development of signal flares, fireworks were also invented incidentally. Although the colors and effects of these fireworks were not as dazzling as those Su Nuannuan had seen in her previous life, they were undoubtedly a brand new and amazing invention in this era.

However, these fireworks are not yet for sale to the public. The Emperor specially plans to hold a grand fireworks show in the palace during the New Year so that everyone can enjoy this beautiful sight.

The driver was an experienced old hand in the village. He skillfully maneuvered the carriage, and after Su Nuannuan and the others boarded, he gently flicked the whip, and the carriage slowly started moving. The wheels rolled, making a crisp sound, and headed towards the village.

"Your Majesty, there are so many blueberries, how are we going to finish them all?" Tingxue looked at the large basket full of blueberries and couldn't help but worry.

Su Nuannuan smiled slightly and comforted them, "Don't worry, we can finish it. Even if we can't finish it, we have ways to preserve it so it won't go to waste. Don't worry, when we get to the estate, I'll cook you some delicious food."

After hearing Su Nuannuan's words, Tingxue felt a little more relaxed.

"Your Highness, how can we let you do it? You can just give the instructions, and we'll do it." Jinse quickly said.

Tingxue quickly chimed in, "Yes, Your Highness, you are a noble lady, so let us servants do these rough jobs."

Seeing this, Su Nuannuan smiled and said, "Alright, it's settled then. When the time comes, I'll give the instructions, and you can do it."

All three laughed, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Before long, the carriage slowly drove into the village. The sound of the wheels rolling echoed on the quiet road, as if foreshadowing what was about to happen.

As soon as the carriage entered the village, a commotion, like a swarm of disturbed bees, buzzed over. This noise broke the village's tranquility and aroused curiosity.

Before Su Nuannuan could speak, Jinse, who was sitting next to her, got off the carriage first. Jinse's movements were swift and decisive, and her face showed a hint of anger, clearly displeased with the noise.

After Jinse stopped, she shouted sternly, "What's going on? What kind of behavior is this, making such a racket?" Her voice was clear and loud, standing out abruptly from the noise.

With Jinse's sharp shout, the noise stopped instantly, as if by magic. The previously bustling crowd seemed frozen in place, all turning their heads to look at Jinse.

"Oh! Where did this pretty young lady come from? She's quite a sight!" Just then, the voice of a greasy, spoiled young master suddenly rang out. The voice carried a hint of mockery and frivolity, making one feel very uncomfortable.

"Your Majesty, help!" Qin Ruyun's voice followed immediately. Her voice was filled with fear and helplessness, as if she were facing great danger.

"Hey Miss Qin, stop shouting. What kind of 'Empress' is this?" the greasy, spoiled young master said jokingly to Qin Ruyun, who was being held captive.

"I never expected that someone would dare to snatch someone from my own estate." Just then, Su Nuannuan, supported by Jinse, slowly stepped down from the carriage. Her face was icy cold, and her eyes were sharp, sending chills down one's spine.

"Who are you? How dare you interfere in my business?" The young master looked at Su Nuannuan with arrogance, his eyes filled with disdain and provocation.

Su Nuannuan felt a little displeased, but she did not react immediately and remained calm.

Just then, Li Desheng suddenly shouted, "How dare you! This is Consort Zhuang!"

Upon hearing the sound, Su Nuannuan turned to look at Li Desheng, only to see that he was already tied up, clearly having been bullied by this纨绔公子 (a spoiled young master).

"The Noble Consort Zhuang?" Upon hearing Li Desheng's words, the纨绔公子 (playboy) showed a hint of doubt on his face, but quickly regained his arrogant demeanor.

Seeing this, Su Nuannuan's anger flared instantly. She immediately ordered, "Guards, untie Eunuch Li!"

Upon hearing the commotion, his men rushed forward and untied Li Desheng's ropes.

After regaining his freedom, Li Desheng hurriedly came to Su Nuannuan, bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for saving my life."

Su Nuannuan looked at Li Desheng and said with a slightly reproachful tone, "You, who served the late emperor, how could you let someone tie you up?"