Chapter 13 Life is like a play, it all depends on acting

Xiao Junze is a person who values ​​his life very much. He will definitely not drink tea offered by others.

He was thinking about how to make Jiang Ruo work for him.

From Jiang Ruo's attitude in serving tea, it can be seen that she still cares a lot about the matter of getting married for good luck.

"Mother, you guys chat first. I'm going back to handle official business." After Xiao Junze finished speaking, he stood up and left.

"Your Highness is here to see you off!"

After Xiao Junze left, the Queen Mother quickly said, "Come here, give Princess An a seat."

Jiang Ruo's eyes flashed, and she sat down in her seat with an elegant posture.

Three women, one play, please start your performance.

The Queen Mother sighed softly, looking distressed. "Jin'er was raised by me, but who could have known that she would suddenly encounter such an unfortunate misfortune? I had no choice but to arrange a wedding to bring good luck. I hope Princess An can take good care of Jin'er!"

She didn't know whether the "hidden illness" was true or not, but the imperial physician had confirmed that there was little hope for Xiao Chengjin to wake up.

Princess An must be very resentful about the idea of ​​getting married for good luck!

Jiang Ruo sneered inwardly: Old witch, you spoke so sincerely, it would be a bit unreasonable for me not to cooperate with you in performing the true feelings!

She pursed her lips, a hint of determination revealed between her brows, "Please rest assured, mother. Marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog. I will pray to the Buddha every day, praying to God to bless Your Highness to get better soon."

Life is like a play, it all depends on acting skills, who can’t do it?

The Queen Mother: “…”

Princess An, actually... you don't have to be so serious.

The queen looked at Jiang Ruo's serious expression and the corners of her mouth twitched.

Logically speaking, Prince An has a bad temper and a "hidden illness". Shouldn't Princess An take this opportunity to cry and beg for a divorce?

"Princess An, you and I are sisters-in-law now. If you have any difficulties, you can come to me directly." The queen had a gentle smile on her lips.

Jiang Ruo nodded to the queen and said nothing more.

The three of them had nothing to talk about, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually became awkward.

The Queen Mother said to the nanny beside her, "Nanny Chu, go and get the jade ruyi that I treasure."

"Yes, Queen Mother!"

After Nanny Chu brought the Jade Ruyi over, the Queen Mother said with a kind face, "Princess An, I give you the Jade Ruyi. I hope everything goes well for you in the future."

Jiang Ruo glanced at the emerald green jade ruyi and said with a face full of greed: "Your concubine thanks the Queen Mother."

The Queen looked at Jiang Ruo's money-obsessed appearance, her eyes flickering slightly, "Princess An, I recently acquired a rare piece of purple Shu brocade. I'll send it to Prince An's Mansion later."

Jiang Ruo's smile widened upon hearing this. "I thank the Queen."

The Queen Mother was too lazy to waste words with Jiang Ruo, "Alright, I'm tired, you all can leave!"

"I'll take my leave!"

After Jiang Ruo paid her respects, she unceremoniously picked up the jade ruyi from the tray and looked at it as she walked.

The queen looked at Jiang Ruo's money-obsessed appearance, frowned, and looked at him with disdain.

He has never seen the world and is not presentable.

After the two parted ways, Jiang Ruo walked towards the palace gate under the guidance of a palace maid...

Is it easy to enter the palace?

My legs have become thin.

Halfway through the journey, Manager Ji suddenly blocked Jiang Ruo's way.

He smiled broadly, "Princess An, the Emperor has summoned you for something. Please come with me!"

When Jiang Ruo heard this, her face instantly fell and she complained in her heart: It’s not over yet, is it?

"Please lead the way, eunuch."

Steward Ji nodded humbly, "Princess An, please!"

Prince An's Mansion.

Xiao Chengjin, who was carried out to bask in the sun, felt very annoyed, but he couldn't move.

That stinky woman has been in the palace for so long, she won’t be bullied by the people in the palace, right?

You can obviously find an excuse not to go.

What do these servants in Prince An’s Mansion do for a living?

Can't you even do this little thing?

Housekeeper Lin was so anxious that he paced back and forth around Xiao Chengjin, muttering, "By now, the princess should be back."

"Nothing's going to happen, is it?"

"Oh my, I'm so anxious."

Xiao Chengjin listened to Butler Lin's mumbling and wanted to jump up and give him two big slaps.

You dog slave, shut up!

Now I know she was in a hurry. Why didn't you stop her when she entered the palace?

Coward!

A bunch of trash!

Chenghe Hall.

Jiang Ruo bowed slightly, then lowered her eyes to play with the jade ruyi in her hand, "I wonder why the emperor summoned me here?"

Xiao Junze put down the memorial in his hand and winked at Manager Ji.

Chief Steward Ji made a gesture to several eunuchs, and they bowed and left.

Jiang Ruo: He is being so mysterious. Could it be that the Dog Emperor wants to kill her secretly?

What are you afraid of? At worst, I can fight him to the death.

"Princess An, I summoned you here to make a deal with you."

Jiang Ruo raised her head and blinked her clear eyes. "Deal?"

Xiao Junze got straight to the point, "Princess An, whether Prince An will wake up is still unknown. You should make plans for your future."

He changed the subject, his tone somewhat sharp, "Unless, Princess An... wants to be buried alive with Prince An!"

The power over your life and death is in my hands. Being used by me is your only way out.

Jiang Ruo couldn't hold it in any longer after hearing this. Her face turned pale and she said in a trembling voice, "No, I don't want to be buried alive with the prince."

Xiao Junze looked at Jiang Ruo's pale face, and a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes.

"As far as I know, Prince An has the late emperor's token or will. If you can find it for me, I will allow you to divorce and grant you endless wealth and glory."

I will use both kindness and force, and I don’t believe you won’t compromise.

Jiang Ruo stood there and thought for a while, as if she had made up her mind, "Your Majesty, please give me some time."

Ugh! You are such a bad old man.

After getting a satisfactory answer, Xiao Junze directly asked Jiang Ruo to leave.

This time, it was Chief Steward Ji who personally escorted Jiang Ruo out of the palace.

At the palace gate, Chief Steward Ji lowered his head and said, "Princess An, I have to go back to serve the emperor. Please take care!"

"Thank you, eunuch!" After Jiang Ruo said this, he walked directly towards the carriage not far away.

The driver An Er breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Jiang Ruo coming out.

Butler Lin sent people to inquire several times, and the princess finally came out.

After Jiang Ruo got on the carriage, he threw the jade ruyi into the space and lay down on the soft couch.

She was exhausted after entering the palace today.

What good is there in a palace like this, a place where people are eaten without leaving any bones?

This made those vain women try their best to get into the palace.

When the carriage passed by the Prime Minister's Mansion, Jiang Ruo suddenly heard familiar crying sounds.

Uh, this seems to be the voice of those dogs and servants in the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Something happened in the Prime Minister’s Mansion?

Jiang Ruo jumped up from the couch, lifted the carriage curtain and looked quietly towards the entrance of the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Butler, please ask us to beg the Madam not to sell us out." Several servants cried out in despair.

A burly middle-aged man, the new housekeeper, looked at the crying maid and kicked her, "Shut up!"

Jiang Ruo: Hey, isn’t this Pei’s distant relative?

The Prime Minister's Mansion...things have changed.