Afterwards, Jiang Huaixu mentioned the emperor's serious illness and wanted to ask his father if he had received any news.

Shen Su's expression gradually became serious. "Was it the son of the Beichuan County Magistrate who proposed it?"

"It's him. He wants your calligraphy. His maternal grandfather was a member of the Yan Wang faction. He must have received accurate information before he said that."

Chen Su calmed down before speaking again: "It's okay, as long as you don't want to go, daddy will refuse you."

Although he said it so easily, Jiang Huaixu didn't think it was that simple. Shen Su was too special in the court.

After the establishment of the Xin Dynasty, he had no military achievements and had never attended the morning court. In the eyes of outsiders, he had obtained the title of marquis for nothing. He had been seriously ill before, and everyone knew that he would not live long, so they naturally did not take a dying man seriously.

But after Chen Su met her, he was treated and became no different from a normal person. It would be difficult for him to continue to be a free and easy marquis. If the current emperor was alive, the situation would be better. If the emperor died, the new emperor might not remember this favor.

After figuring it out, Jiang Huaixu asked, "Dad, do you think the current emperor is a good emperor?"

Shen Su stared at his little daughter for a moment, then revealed his thoughts, "When I rescued His Majesty, he told me that he joined the army because his family couldn't afford enough to eat.

The previous dynasty's royal family was extravagant and engaged in massive construction projects. While he was defending his country on the frontier, his father was beaten to death in the street for offending a soldier. This angered him and led him into rebellion. I don't know much about Your Majesty, but the people did have a much better life when the Jin Dynasty was first established. The repeated natural disasters of the past two years, coupled with Your Majesty's poor health, have led to the current situation."

Jiang Huaixu nodded. "Sounds like he'd be a good emperor. Since he's in poor health, why not abdicate and let someone more capable take over?"

A hint of helplessness flashed in Chen Su's eyes, "If this gets out, Daddy will have no choice but to die with you."

Jiang Huaixu was amused by this, and after laughing he said, "It's only because you're here that I dare to say this."

Chen Su explained to her, "To abdicate and make way for a virtuous person, one must be virtuous. Your Majesty's three oldest sons are not talented, and the rest are still young, so it's hard to tell if they are any better."

"How is the King of Yan?"

Shen Su shook his head, "He has a bad temper, and His Majesty doesn't like him."

Jiang Huaixu tilted her head and thought about what Fu Tuan said when she met Yun Qi before. This guy might be lying to her.

[Who lied to you?!] Fu Tuan said angrily, [If I can rebel, why can't my son?]

After being yelled at by Fu Tuan, Jiang Huaixu's mind became particularly clear, and he almost forgot that Fu Tuan was in his father's carriage.

These days, Fu Tuan has been staying at her father's inn, being served by Xiao Man and the others in turn, and she is almost reluctant to leave.

"Dad, if someone comes from the palace, you don't have to show up. Just let me save you. It will be considered as seeking the welfare of the people of the world."

Shen Su smiled with relief, "Okay, Dad will go with you."

*

Jiang Boliang and his wife only hesitated for two days before agreeing to change their surname. Even their biological father came to them, and it seemed a bit unreasonable to stop them from changing their surname.

They had reached an agreement, but Jiang Huaixu was confused. Jiang Huaixu was her modern name, and she was not used to the sudden change of surname.

After struggling for two or three days, she finally figured it out. This body was not hers, but that of Shen Su's daughter, so it made sense to change the surname to "Shen".

Thus, Jiang Huaixu became Shen Huaixu.

There were all kinds of rumors before, and it was difficult to distinguish the truth from the false. Now those who knew about the surname change completely understood the relationship between Lord Shen and the little girl of the Jiang family.

Especially County Magistrate Chen, who served his wife well and diligently every day.

As the Chinese New Year approached, Shen Huaixu stopped running around. After finishing his housework, he stayed in Qingnang Hall every day to see patients. Sometimes, after having dinner with Shen Su in the evening, he would go to bed directly in the house on Fuping Street.

Regarding Pang You's case, Madam Fang went to Huaizhou City in person and dealt with him promptly and decisively. The five-spice powder was then completely circulated between Beichuan County and Huaizhou City.

Uncle Yan was watching over the way back, so Jiang Huaixu was not worried.

Time passed quickly, Jiuxi Village was bustling every day, and in the blink of an eye it was New Year's Eve.

This was Shen Huaixu's first New Year in ancient times, which was of great significance.

Because she wanted to take Chen Su to Jiuxi Village, she slept in a newly renovated house outside Beichuan County on the night of the 29th. When she woke up early in the morning, the father and daughter took Fu Tuan in their arms and took a carriage to Jiuxi Village.

As for saving the emperor, they had long forgotten about it. The main reason was that it was not something they could rush into, so they could only wait.

"Miao Miao, Dad wants to tell you something."

Shen Huaixu was hugging Fu Tuan and tossing him. Upon hearing this, he looked up and asked, "What?"

Chen Su raised his hand and slowly took off the mask.

Beneath the hideous mask is a face as smooth and beautiful as ever.

Shen Huaixu opened his eyes wide in surprise, "You've recovered? Daddy, you look so handsome!"

Due to long-term illness, Chen Su's skin is fair, his nose is like a hanging gall bladder, and his peach blossom eyes are slightly raised at the corners, which seems to reflect the boldness and recklessness of his youth.

As time goes by, there is only silence in his eyes. Only when he sees his daughter, there will be some ripples in his eyes.

"Before, you asked Dad to go to Jiuxi Village, but Dad didn't want to go because he wanted to wait until the scars on his face healed."

If the villagers saw him wearing a mask, they would definitely say something, and he didn't want people to say that Miaomiao's father was a weirdo.

Chen Huaixu understood his father's thoughts and pulled his arm to rub against him, "Dad, my sister will definitely hug me and cry when she sees you like this - she's so envious! She used to envy me for having two dads."

Chen Su was amused by Shen Huaixu's words and raised his hand to touch her messy hair.

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