"I thought that once I got that official position, I could make you look up to me and stop disappointing you!"

"I'm so afraid of seeing the disappointment in your eyes."

"I hate it when you sigh in front of me."

"I hate it when you criticize me!"

"Do you know how hard I've tried to please you?!"

"I get up earlier than the chickens and go to bed later than the dogs every day."

To memorize the article you mentioned, I even carried the book with me when I went to the toilet.

"But what's the use of that?"

Even if I've memorized all the books, I still can't understand what you're saying, and I still can't understand your hints immediately.

Furthermore, it's impossible to produce an article that satisfies you in an instant.

Because I can't do it!

"I'm just stupid!"

"Even though I've tried my best, I still can't speak eloquently and write beautifully as you expect."

Gradually, I became numb.

I dare not speak in front of you.

Because I'm afraid I'll say the wrong thing.

If I say anything wrong, you'll sigh and tell me with disappointment, "I've let you down. I'm the future heir of the Jiang family."

As an heir, if I am in this state, then the future of the Jiang family is worrisome.

Next, you will teach me to work hard and to learn and observe more.

But I've already tried my best!

"Tell me, how else should I try?"

As Jiang Qingshan spoke, he patted his chest, tears streaming down his face, expressing his grievances.

"After that, I stopped talking much. I just wanted to be someone who took care of you. As for the position of head of the family, I didn't even dare to dream of it."

But you are still not satisfied.

You complain that I don't speak, that I'm dull, that I can't express my opinions, and that I'm unfit to be the head of the family!

“I said, I don’t want to be the head of this household.”

"hehe--"

Jiang Qingshan washed his nose and sighed in despair.

"But you said I'm useless."

"Hahaha."

After he finished speaking, he tilted his head back and burst into laughter.

"Father, tell me, what should I do?"

"I'm just stupid, I can't see things clearly, I can't understand them, I just want to do better, I want to achieve what you expect of me, is that wrong?"

Jiang Chongfan never imagined that his son would think this way.

He looked at Shen Qingshan, slowly stood up, and walked helplessly to Gu Jingchun.

For the first time, I knelt down sincerely, from the bottom of my heart.

"Your Majesty the Empress..."

Jiang Chongfan kowtowed.

"This is all my fault. I failed to properly educate my son, which led to this disaster."

"However, as you just heard, we have absolutely no intention of colluding with the enemy or betraying our country!"

"Our Jiang family is willing to make up for all the lost grain and fodder, and we are also willing to provide grain and fodder again. We hope that Your Majesty will be lenient and let us off the hook."

Gu Jingchun chuckled softly.

"Lord Jiang has really made a good plan!"

"If this is a mistake, is it enough to just fix this?"

"If this gets out, what will become of the etiquette and rules of our Great Cheng?"

As Gu Jingchun spoke, he stood up.

"Lord Jiang, as you know, it's not that I'm not giving you face, but this matter is no small thing, far more complex than just a cartload of grain. I hope you understand."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chongfan immediately said, "Your Majesty, this old minister is willing to offer up all of my family's assets, only begging Your Majesty to show mercy and spare the lives of my entire family."

Gu Jingchun was still smiling.

"Lord Jiang, you don't need to waste your breath. I can't make decisions about your affairs. Let's wait for His Majesty to return before discussing anything further."

"At that time, I will tell Your Majesty everything that happened today, as well as what happened back then, and let Your Majesty make the judgment."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chongfan slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

But after realizing what was happening, he suddenly looked up.

What happened back then?

What happened back then?

He looked at Gu Jingchun, wanting to ask him what was going on.

However, Gu Jingchun had already turned around and strode away.

As Jiang Chongfan watched his retreating figure, he felt a bad premonition.

Could it be that Gu Jingchun already knows about what happened back then?

How is that possible?

How were the events of that year kept secret, and how did she find out about them?

Jiang Chongfan already knew this.

The court was much more comfortable without Jiang Chongfan, that troublemaker.

On the same day, several ministers associated with Jiang Chongfan were also imprisoned.

Gu Jingchun ignored them and kept them in prison to reflect on their actions.

As the war progressed, Shen Hechuan sent letters less and less frequently.

After returning from the border, Ye Wenxi also described the situation to Gu Jingchun.

This made it clear to Gu Jingchun that the situation on the battlefield was not optimistic.

Gu Jingchun was therefore filled with anxiety.

Princess Xingyang and the Empress Dowager were equally uneasy.

However, because the Empress Dowager was old, Gu Jingchun did not want her to worry, so he would only tell her the good news and not the bad news, so as to put her at ease.

However, Princess Xingyang clung to Gu Jingchun every day, constantly asking him if Shen Hechuan had sent any letters.

She was extremely worried about Luo Ziqian.

But after sending back a few letters at the beginning, this guy never sent any more.

This made Princess Xingyang even more worried, and she had no choice but to come and cling to Gu Jingchun.

Only when news of their victory arrived from the border did the two finally feel completely at ease.

On the day Shen Hechuan returned to the capital in triumph, the entire city was abuzz with excitement.

The people turned out in droves, standing on both sides of the road, cheering and shouting "Long live Shen Hechuan!"

At this moment, the people's support for him reached its peak.

It was at this moment that the era of Gu Jingchun and Shen Hechuan truly began.

Shen Hechuan sat high on his horse until he reached the palace gate, where he finally saw Gu Jingchun standing there.

She was dressed in a bright yellow palace gown, wearing a phoenix crown, and looking at him with affection on her face.

Nearly a year later, Shen Hechuan finally saw Gu Jingchun again. Overwhelmed with emotion, he could no longer contain himself, dismounted, rushed to Gu Jingchun's side, and embraced her tightly.

Princess Rongyang, standing to one side, kept her eyes fixed on Luo Ziqian.

But Luo Ziqian was a subject, even though he also wanted to go and hold his princess.

However, they hesitated to take any action.

until……

Princess Rongyang stepped forward and looked at him.

He said, "Come on!"

They grabbed him and took him to the palace first.

Luo Ziqian was being pulled along by her, walking very slowly, but he kept talking.

"Princess... what's wrong?"