When Taohong woke up, Jiang Zhaorong had already gone to court. The maid serving in the room heard the noise and hurried forward to serve.

The maid dressed her. Taohong bit her lower lip, revealing her pearly teeth. "Did the Prime Minister say anything when he left?"

"Nothing much, the Prime Minister simply told us to be gentle and not wake you up," the maid chuckled. "In my opinion, when the Prime Minister returns, I'll give you a proper title."

Tao Hong's eyes were full of smiles as she said angrily, "What nonsense! If the masters hear us, we won't be able to have a good time!"

Although she said this, she couldn't hide the pride in her eyes.

The maidservant flattered her again, until her heart was filled with joy.

After washing up, Taohong went straight to Jiang Zhaorong's study, and the maid holding her slipped into Menghua Garden quietly.

In Menghua Garden, Jiang Kangan was talking with Xu Youran.

He took out a letter and handed it to Xu Youran.

"This is the letter Grandpa sent to Ah Fu. A suspicious person has been found back home and is on his way to Beijing. Don't worry, mother."

Xu Youran couldn't wait to take it and read it word by word. Before she knew it, her eyes were filled with tears.

Jiang Kangan wiped her tears with a handkerchief.

At this moment, Yiqiao's voice came from outside: "Madam, Wan'er has something to report."

Xu Youran wiped away her tears, put the letter away, and then called out to the outside, "Come in."

The door opened, and Wan'er walked in and knelt on the ground: "Madam, Master."

Xu Youran nodded: "Let's get up. How's it going over there?"

"Just as Madam expected, the Prime Minister did indeed visit Taohong last night." Wan'er slowly stood up, her head lowered and her eyebrows subdued. "When the Prime Minister went to court, he specifically instructed the servants to keep their voices down and not wake her."

Jiang Kang'an frowned slightly, and Xu Youran instructed, "Got it. Go to Yiqiao to collect the fifty taels of silver reward. Be careful not to be discovered by others. Also, you are smart, so you must know what to say and what not to say."

Wan'er quickly knelt on the ground: "Don't worry, Madam, Wan'er knows."

After she left, Jiang Kangan spoke again, "Did Dad have sex with Taohong?"

Xu Youran chuckled softly, "It was Zhiyu who reminded me, so I asked Yiqiao to find someone to watch over him."

It would be best if he could have sex with her himself, but if not, Song Shiwei's aphrodisiac fragrance could be of help.

Xu Youran looked at Jiang Kang'an's worried expression and reassured him, "It's okay, Mom. You've been smart since you were little, so you probably understand what Mom meant."

Jiang Kangan clenched his hands on the table.

Xu Youran saw it but didn't say anything.

The child has grown up and has his own ideas. Kang An is now of age. Previously, due to his injury, he had delayed getting married and having children. Now that Zhiyu has cured him, he should go and see other noble ladies and get married as soon as possible.

"I heard before that Dad and Mom had a big fight, but was it because of Song Shiwei?"

Xu Youran didn't know why he suddenly brought this up, so she nodded slightly, "Yes."

Jiang Kangan lowered his eyes and said no more.

Xu Youran poured two cups of tea herself. "Let's not talk about him anymore. You're not young anymore. Do you have a favorite lady?"

Jiang Kangan took a sip and said, "I haven't established a career yet, so how can I start a family?"

Xu Youran looked at him disapprovingly: "They say one should start a family first and then build a career, but why is it the other way around with you?"

Jiang Kangan paused, then used Jiang Zhiyu as a shield: "It's because my sister is too outstanding. Mother, think about it, my sister is only twelve years old, but she is already the top female official in the Tianqi Dynasty, serving in the emperor's study. As for her brother, I don't even have an official position. If I tell others about it, people will laugh at me. Of course, I should establish my career first."

That made some sense, Xu Youran sighed.

Jiang Kangan was afraid she would bring it up again, so he quickly asked, "Where's Zhiyu? Didn't she go to the Imperial Study today?"

When Xu Youran mentioned Jiang Zhiyu, a helpless yet doting smile appeared on her face. "Yes, he said that the emperor asked her to rest, and she wanted to make up for all the sleep she had lost in the past few days."

Jiang Kangan imagined Jiang Zhiyu saying this viciously and couldn't help laughing out loud.

Xu Youran couldn't help laughing. She stroked the teacup, and after a moment she suddenly stood up and walked to the desk. She wrote a few pages of paper, put down her pen, picked it up and handed it to Jiang Kang'an.

"You should personally deliver this letter to your grandfather."

…

At the same time, Xiao Yanli, who was reporting his and Bol's itinerary to the emperor in the imperial study, narrowed his eyes slightly when he saw that only the emperor and Fuping were left in the imperial study.

Where is Jiang Zhiyu?

After listening to his report, the emperor glanced at him and asked, "Is that all?"

Xiao Yanli pretended not to know what he meant and looked up in confusion: "Father?"

"I heard that after you cruised the lake, a jailer from the Dali Temple shouted from the shore that he had something important to report to you. Is that true?"

The emperor stared at him closely. Xiao Yanli's expression transitioned from confusion - deep thought - sudden realization extremely naturally, as if he had simply forgotten to mention this little thing.

"It is true. Before the mansion had no master, the maids and servants became daring, and some even stole and pawned the mansion's property. After I returned home, I punished them, and the serious ones were sent to the Dali Temple."

He chuckled softly, "This jailer was deceived. When he heard that I was from my house, he didn't dare to delay and came to find me. Because of his sincerity, I didn't punish him. After explaining the reason, I let him go."

Xiao Yanli raised the corner of his lips and said, "I thought it was just a small matter and had nothing to do with Prince Bol. There was really no need to speak out."

He spoke sincerely, and the emperor looked at him for a long time before looking away.

He sighed in his heart. If only Zhiyu were here, she could give him the answer directly, saving him the trouble of guessing.

When Xiao Yanli saw him look away, he knew that he had temporarily dispelled his doubts, and he became secretly alert in his heart.

The emperor no longer treated him as he had treated that fool without any defense.

He suddenly regained consciousness, and the emperor became even more suspicious of him than of the other princes.

Xiao Yanli clenched his fists. In name, he trusted him and asked him to receive Prince Bol, but in reality, he was just using this reception opportunity to test him.

I guess every word that I and Boll said on the pleasure boat was heard by the emperor word for word.

Xiao Yanli sneered in his heart.

He licked his lips and said, "Father, why don't you see Minister Jiang today? Is he sick?"

The emperor looked at Zhou Zhe without looking up. "She's been too tired these past few days. She's still a little girl. Let her rest for a few days."