Chapter 144 The Emperor pardons the Jiang family and appoints Jiusu as the salt transport envoy

Xiang Ke still refused to accept the result.

Jiang Jing said: "You should leave."

Xiang Ke looked nervous. He really wanted to turn into a stone and stay there. He looked at Hong Yong, his best friend in the academy.

But Hong Yongwang avoided his gaze and looked at the list, as if looking for a gap.

It's over, completely over.

"No, you should be the one to go."

Dean Lan had already had his bags packed and the tuition returned. "Since your family is poor, I won't accept the money. When you return, try to understand the principles of life."

A man’s knees are made of gold.

Xiang Ke knelt on the ground, begging not to let him leave. The dean and the teachers didn't say anything. This was a bet between him and Jiang Jing.

They are just witnesses and have no right to decide.

He said, "Jiang Jing, I beg you, I was really wrong. Please don't let me leave the academy. I will keep my head down from now on, okay?"

"If you don't leave now, you won't be able to go home for lunch." Jiang Jing raised his eyelids slightly and replied indifferently.

Xiang Ke said: "Jiang Jing, you are too cruel, I beg you!"

Jiang Jing sneered. He was not cruel, but he could not forgive the person in front of him.

"Why are you begging me? Is it because you're afraid of being kicked out of the academy, rather than because you truly repent? There's an old saying that goes, 'You're the one who causes trouble.' You made a bet yourself, can't you afford to play by your own game?"

The hatred in Xiang Ke's eyes grew stronger.

He clenched his fists, picked up his bag, put the silver in his arms, and walked out of the academy. Regret! Why did he make this bet?

How should he face his parents when he returns?

"I will never forget..."

This is a day of shame.

However, Jiang Jing was a fugitive. How could he be so successful in the academy?

Jiusu put his hand on his shoulder and leaned closer, saying, "You'd better be careful with Xiang Ke. I think he hates you as much as Chen Zhao does."

Jiang Jing nodded.

"I'll be careful."

Before she could say a few words, Kou Shao arrived and whispered, "Miss, there are a few people in our house. They look quite fierce."

Jiufu.

Chang Bo served the cold-faced and stern adult in front of him with good tea and water. Of course, when the adult was facing the pale and weak little girl beside him.

There will be smiling faces.

"Have some tea first. The young lady will be back soon."

At this time, Qiu Shishu and Jiusu met at the gate of the mansion. He said, "Miss Jiu, just returned? The person from Shengjing who delivered the imperial edict is already at the mansion. Congratulations."

He had just received a secret letter from the prince.

Jiusu's eyes lit up.

"Is this news of the Jiang family's pardon?"

"Yes, there are even more surprises." Qiu Shishu smiled approvingly, "Can I go into the mansion with Miss Jiu?"

Jiusu smiled softly. From now on, Ajing and his aunt could hold their heads high. She extended her hand and said, "Master Qiu, please come in."

As soon as you enter the main room.

Everyone was already waiting at the gate.

Yang Xu and Qiu Shishu bowed to each other, and Yang Xu smiled and said, "Jiusu, how are you?"

"I greet Lord Yang." Jiusu raised her hands and bowed deeply.

Yang Xu's smile was gradually replaced by seriousness. He took out two imperial edicts and glanced at the people kneeling on the ground.

"By the grace of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor issues an edict: Jiang Jinyou has received my order. Due to special circumstances, I have decided to pardon the Jiang family and allow them to return to the capital with Jiusu to resume their duties."

"Criminal, please accept the order!" Jiang Jinyou took the imperial edict with trembling hands.

They served in the same court and knew each other. Even if they were not familiar with each other's personalities, they had heard a little about them. Yang Xu knew that Jiang Jinyou was a good official.

Yang Xu took out another imperial edict.

"By the grace of Heaven and the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor issues an edict: Jiusu of Chenjia Village, Suming County, receives my order. I appoint you as the Salt Transport Commissioner. Jiang Jing will assist in the production of fine salt. Salt officials from all regions may be transferred at Jiusu's command. After the New Year, return to Shengjing to report!"

"I accept the imperial edict." Jiusu took the imperial edict and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Was she serving as an official in the imperial court? Uh, was she setting herself up for failure? Fortunately, she was only serving outside the imperial court, not in the palace.

She knew very little about Shengjing.

If I really go, I will not set off until I understand everything.

It was obvious at a glance that the Jiang family was able to pardon the charges because of Jiusu. Jiang Nianyin knelt on the ground, "Susu! Thank you! You saved me and gave me back my dignity!"

Jiusu quickly pulled her up and looked at the Jiang family who were showing gratitude frequently.

She said, "Uncle and aunt, even without me, you would have returned to Shengjing. We have all witnessed your and Ajing's abilities."

Jiang's father promised: "Good girl, if Jiang Jing fails you, I will break his legs."

"Then, I'll break his hands." Jiang's mother was afraid of falling behind, so she quickly promised.

Jiang Nianyin: "...I mourn in silence."

Jiusu smiled. Ah Jing was in the academy, and she wondered if he sneezed. In fact, even if she and Ah Jing didn't end up together, she hoped that Jiang Jing would be safe and happy. Dating wasn't a binding system. Even if they got married, they could get divorced, so breaking up wasn't impossible.

"What rank is this salt transport envoy?"

"Third rank!" Yang Xu said, "Miss Jiu, don't underestimate her third rank. She's much more senior than your county magistrate. And you're the first female official in our dynasty, so the honor is doubled!"

Jiusu nodded silently, the level was not low.

But the person in charge of salt will definitely be looked down upon. However, it’s enough as long as he is higher than those corrupt officials and county magistrates.

"Thank you..."

"Master Jiu, something's happened." Fang Yu ran over in a panic. He spotted Jiu Su right away among the crowd. "General Chen went to the academy. Oh, yes, and the county magistrate too. They're trying to lynch Jiang Jing, claiming that exiles can't take the imperial examinations and that he's disrupting the academy! This must be Xiang Ke's doing."

Jiusu said: "The Jiang family has been pardoned by the emperor."

Fang Yu shook his head. "Master, when I arrived, General Chen had already resorted to private punishment. He said he wanted to sever the tendons in Jiang Jing's hands so that he wouldn't be able to secretly take the imperial examination."

"That bastard!" Jiusu frowned and bowed, "Could you please ask Lord Yang to go there with the imperial edict?"

Yang Xu looked at his daughter's pale face and fell into a dilemma.

Qiu Shishu said, "I'll go there."

"Thank you for your hard work, Master Qiu." Yang Xu clasped his fists, his eyes filled with gratitude. Under the guidance of the housekeeper, he carried his daughter on his back to rest. He sighed and said, "Are you tired? I'll ask the kitchen to make some medicine for you. You can rest well here."

Yang Caier couldn't stop coughing.

"Dad, I don't want to take medicine. I'll be fine after a short sleep. I'll take it tonight. I saw the sister Jiusu you mentioned. She's so beautiful. Dad, I will learn from her and be strong and brave. Cai'er will get better."

"Then have a drink of water." Yang Xu brought a glass of water and watched his daughter lie down. He tucked in the quilt and then sat on the round stool. "Dad will stay here with you and call you when it's time for dinner."

Looking at the big red lantern hanging at the door, he fell into memories. It was also a festive day, but his wife was murdered. Over the years, he has never caught the murderer.

My wife passed away and my daughter fell ill.

He was exhausted.