Flip the table! The reborn villainous woman takes down her entire family and seizes her life.

Chapter 27 Raising troops to investigate crimes

Shuyao replied respectfully, "This is Miss Tang, the prince's cousin."

Jiang Zhi frowned slightly. Cousin?

Jiang Zhi turned to look at the woman.

Dressed in a flowing, floral dress, her delicate face held a gentle reproach. "Your Highness, Granny Gou is the head maid of the Liang Prince's residence. Is it appropriate for you to lay a hand on her right away?"

Jiang Zhi's expression was stern, but his tone was calm as he asked, "Are you trying to interrogate me?"

"No."

The woman shrugged, straightened her back, and looked fearless. "I just think your behavior is inappropriate."

"Whether it's appropriate or not is up to me."

Jiang Zhi scoffed, "Does this mean you're the one in charge of the Liang Prince's Mansion?"

The woman's expression changed slightly, and she clenched her hands tightly. "I am Gu Yu'an, the cousin of the Prince of Liang."

"Oh."

Jiang Zhi's gaze sharpened. "So?"

"What does this have to do with me?"

"you--"

Gu Yu'an was very angry.

“Miss Tang,” Granny Gou began with difficulty, “this old servant is a loyal servant!”

Jiang Zhi's brows furrowed with impatience, and his voice was even more impatient: "Hua Jin, get rid of those who are not involved."

"It's hurting my eyes."

“Your Highness!” Gu Yu’an’s expression was stubborn, as if he was emphasizing something.

“I’ve been used to being free in the Prince’s mansion, and besides, my cousin never restricts me and respects me a lot.”

"Unfortunately, I'm not your cousin."

Gu Yu'an's face stiffened.

"Since Granny Gou is not afraid of death, then let's just beat her to death."

After saying this, Jiang Zhi stood up and looked up at the afternoon.

"We have important business to attend to, so we won't stay here any longer. We'll leave this place to you."

Jiang Zhi said to Shu Yao.

After these words were spoken, Granny Gou struggled violently for a moment.

"You can't kill me—"

The force gradually increased, and Granny Gou was beaten almost to the point of death.

Her vision blurred in waves, and her struggles in the excruciating pain intensified, to the point that the two maids could barely hold her down.

“Your Highness, Granny Gou is not only someone sent by the Empress Dowager, but she has also been in charge of the Prince’s Mansion for many years. If you kill her, not only will you be unable to explain to the Empress Dowager, but the servants in the Prince’s Mansion will also be dissatisfied with you.”

Gu Yu'an's tone was slightly urgent, "And your cousin, isn't the Princess worried that he'll accuse you of being mean and sarcastic?"

The door was closed little by little, completely cutting off any noise from the outside.

Gu Yu'an stood stiffly in the courtyard, stunned. He hadn't expected Jiang Zhi to be so unyielding, and he certainly hadn't expected her to be so malicious.

Staring at the tightly closed door, her hands unconsciously clenched even tighter, and a gloomy look appeared in her eyes.

"what--"

Granny Gou's screams mercilessly pierced everyone's hearts, making even those who had previously looked down on her realize the ruthlessness of the new princess.

The screams continued until the very end, and the servants kneeling in the courtyard were all as pale as paper, filled with fear and unease.

Jiang Zhi used family discipline in public this time to intimidate everyone.

Regardless of what they might still be thinking, after today, no one will dare to act recklessly in front of Jiang Zhi.

If there are still people who are not afraid of death, they can give it a try.

After Granny Gou's body was dragged away, Gu Yu'an finally came to her senses and turned to leave the courtyard. She was so frightened that she quickly fainted.

Shuyao followed Jiang Zhi back into the room.

"?"

"What's the matter with you?"

Shuyao quickly replied, "Your Highness, Miss Tang and His Highness have no romantic relationship whatsoever; it's all just Miss Tang's wishful thinking."

"It's because His Highness is often away from the palace that she has the opportunity to come here. Your Highness can rest assured that His Highness has never given her a second glance."

Jiang Zhi hesitated slightly.

She had no worries and didn't care whether Gu Liang had feelings for Gu Yu'an.

That's their private matter; it has nothing to do with her.

However, judging from her attitude today, it seems inevitable that they will become enemies in the future.

She said with a slight laugh, "It's alright, you can go down now."

"Yes, princess."

Jiang Zhi stared at Shu Yao's departing figure.

"Are the carriages ready by noon?"

Wu nodded: "Miss, everything is ready."

"But Miss, where are we going?"

Jiang Zhi joked, "Guess?"

She made me pout when she teased me at noon.

She instructed, "Go and take out all the gold and silver treasures from the cabinet; we'll need them today."

"Yes, Miss, no, Your Highness."

At noon, he turned around and took out all the gold and silver jewelry from the box.

Jiang Zhi held all the gold and silver jewelry in her hands, and her eyes darkened.

These things came at just the right time.

Having just married the Prince of Liang, how could she possibly be short of money?

She wanted to take back all of her mother's shops so that her brother could see the true colors of the people around him.

Jiang Zhi took Wu Shi and left through the side gate of the Prince's Mansion.

The side door opened, revealing an extremely ordinary horse-drawn carriage.

After the master and servant were seated in the carriage, Jiang Zhi said to the coachman, "Go to Gaowu Street."

"Gaowu Street?" Wu Shi frowned slightly.

"What's wrong? Are you scared?" Jiang Zhi smiled, pursing her lips.

At noon, he looked embarrassed and said, "It's nothing."

Jiang Zhi patted Wu Shi's head. "Shall we go to Gaowu Street and buy you a servant?"

"Buy servants? For me?" Wu Shizhen actually believed Jiang Zhi's nonsense.

Jiang Zhi couldn't help but chuckle, only realizing at noon that Jiang Zhi was teasing her.

"princess."

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"If Liu could use Xiangyi to get my brother to steal money from the shop, then naturally we can also use other people's beauty to return money and goods to their rightful owners."

"It will also allow Xiangyi to personally expose their true colors at the Princess's spring banquet."

"Will this work?" Wu asked with some concern.

Jiang Zhi smiled slightly.

Then she took out a veil from her sleeve and handed it to Wu Shi, and took out another veil to put on herself.

"Put it on first."

"Ah."

The carriage slowly made its way to Ko Wu Street.

Throughout the journey, Jiang Zhi remained silent, staring blankly at the scenery outside.

In her previous life, her brother killed a member of an official family out of jealousy over Xiangyi. It happened a little over a month after her wedding. Now, counting the days, there is still a month left until that day.

Although Jiang Shuyue in her previous life treated her badly on the surface, he often praised Liu as a good mother and often called her a jinx to the Jiang family, but he also secretly bought her things she liked.

If it weren't for Liu's scheme, he wouldn't have spoken up for Jiang Luan, and he wouldn't have died tragically in prison.

Two hours later, the carriage finally stopped on Gaowu Street.

Gaowu Street was the most bustling trading market in Yanjing.

This also includes the slave trade.

The servants here come from all the prefectures and counties of the entire Great Yanjing.

Some of the slaves here were born into poor families, while others were born into wealthy families, but were sold here after their families fell on hard times.

Some of them were ancestors of high-ranking officials who were implicated in crimes committed by members of their clan and were exiled to this place.

No matter how glamorous a person's past life may have been, once they enter Gaowu Street, their later life becomes a dark hell.

Even if they were bought by a buyer, most of them would become lowly servants, and some would even be beaten to death by their buyers.

Therefore, the vast majority of servants here who were bought did not fare well, let alone hope to turn their lives around.

After Jiang Zhi and Wu Shi got off the carriage, they were greeted by a chaotic and smoky scene on Gaowu Street.