Jiang Li felt both distressed and amused.

He raised his hand to help her calm down, then said, "Although you didn't mean it that way, you still said hurtful words, right?"

"Xiaojiu, remember, no matter what time it is, don't say anything against your will, and don't say unpleasant words to those close to you."

"Because the only people you can hurt are those who truly care about you."

Hearing this, Gu Yuyan's crying suddenly stopped.

"Aunt Huang, I understand. I was wrong."

"so what?"

"I'm going to apologize."

After she finished speaking, before Jiang Li could react, the little girl had already run out.

"well……"

Young people, as expected, are still too young.

Jiang Li sighed and shook his head, looking at Bai Zhi who was also in a daze, and said, "What's wrong with you?"

Bai Zhi blushed, "I think the princess is right. I also want to apologize to someone."

Jiang Li: “…”

She seemed to have guessed something.

That night.

Before Jiang Li was about to fall asleep, Gu Qingchen finally rushed back to the mansion.

"What does the Emperor say?"

Being a gossipy person like her, she lost her sleepiness instantly.

Gu Qingchen frowned slightly, "Hurry up and lie down. Be careful not to let the cold air get into the quilt. Don't catch a cold."

As he spoke, the man quickly took off his outer robe and walked towards the bed, fearing that the cold air he brought in would freeze Jiang Li.

Seeing the woman looking at him with bright eyes, Gu Qingchen had no choice but to pick up his quilt and wrap it around Jiang Li, then walked to the tea table and poured himself a cup of hot tea.

"Jingyi has been punished by being confined to her house for six months, and a palace nanny has been assigned to accompany her. My brother said that Jingyi will be individually taught by the nanny for six months starting today. After six months, she will directly represent Daning in marriage."

Marriage?

Since the last emperor, Daning has never sent a princess to marry. How could the emperor...

Gu Qingchen put down his teacup and said, "The new emperor of Tongzhou Kingdom ascended the throne and sent an envoy a few days ago, intending to establish a marriage between the two countries. My brother wanted to refuse directly, but Jingyi happened to run into him. So why not take the opportunity to send it over and save some trouble."

So that's how it is. Jiang Li touched the tip of his nose. Jingyi was just unlucky because she did something bad, so he couldn't blame her.

"That's good. It can be considered as recycling of waste."

Jiang Li yawned, expressing his satisfaction with the result.

"Waste utilization?" Gu Qingchen muttered softly, "Excellent!"

Then, he said calmly, "The Third Prince was also punished with fifty strokes of the cane."

After Gu Qingchen finished telling the story of the dog-eat-dog fight between the two, Jiang Li was no longer sleepy at all.

"Is there such a good thing?!"

Jiang Li was so excited that she took off the quilt that was covering her body.

The chill in his body had almost subsided, so the man stood up and walked towards the bed. He raised his hand and touched the woman's earlobe, which was a little cold.

As he put the quilt back on the woman, he gently covered her cold ears with his warmed palms. "I will personally supervise. Fifty strokes of the cane, no more, no less."

"Since he admitted to this, it seems he is trying to hide something important. He deserves the punishment." Jiang Li thought for a moment, "But, will the Concubine Chen agree?"

According to Jiang Li's understanding of Concubine Chen, as the Queen's sworn enemy, she was the woman who always thought about her son replacing the Crown Prince and ascending to a high position, and she was the most protective of her son.

Gu Qingchen said coldly: "She cried so hard that my brother put her under house arrest."

Jiang Li: “…”

It turns out that the emperor's best skill is to imprison people in place.

"My brother said that this matter involves the royal family and should not be known to outsiders. I can only put you in an awkward position. Therefore, in addition to the 10,000 taels of silver in compensation from Prince Zhuang's Mansion, my brother will also give you a reward."

Hearing this, Jiang Li's eyes lit up and she looked at him like a money-grubber, "What good stuff is this time?"

Gu Qingchen shook his head helplessly. "My Royal Brother heard that you were planning to send your men out to sea as merchants. He said that in the name of the Imperial Merchants, he would ask the Maritime Customs to assist you. Whether it's building ships or accompanying you on your voyages, you can always ask them for help."

Seeing Jiang Li remained silent, Gu Qingchen held the woman's hand, stroking her index finger back and forth, and said softly: "I have given you almost all the good things in my royal brother's private storehouse, so..."

Jiang Li waved her hands, "Oh! I know."

Compared to silver, the emperor's reward this time can be said to be like timely rain. When she tells Yin Tian tomorrow, you can imagine how excited he will be.

"So what I mean is that from now on this key will be given to Ari for safekeeping."

When the man's hand moved away, Jiang Li saw a long key placed in the center of her palm.

Gu Qingchen said with a hint of smile, "Since you are the mistress of the palace, it is natural for you to be in charge of the palace's household expenses."

"From now on, all my wealth will be handed over to you."

The man lowered his eyes and looked at the woman, his palm naturally covering Jiang Li's cheek, and their breathing became closer and closer.

In the last breath, Jiang Li raised her hand to block the man's lips, "Humph, your calculations have hit me in the face."

"Gu Qingchen, just tell me straight, have you realized that I'm a rich woman now and are planning to let me support you?"

The man pursed his lips, looked into the woman's eyes, and nodded after a while.

"What should I do? My little thoughts can't be hidden from Ah Li at all."

"Oh! It's no big deal, Xiaochenzi. Don't worry, I'll take care of you from now on! Just serve me well!"

The woman hooked her index finger around the man's chin, looking seductive.

"Okay, then from now on I will rely on Ari for support."

After saying that, the man brushed his slender fingers across the woman's lips. Then, he took her hand that was hooked under his chin and said softly, "Close your eyes."

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