After the Fourth Prince returned to the side hall, he thought carefully about what the Third Prince and his mother had said, and couldn't help but fall into self-doubt.
Did he really make a mistake?
"Afeng, go check what Yang Xin spent the money I lent her."
Ah Feng got a little excited when he heard that, and his hand that was applying the medicine trembled, causing the Fourth Prince to cry out in pain.
"You want to murder me, don't you? Why are you so cruel?"
"Your Highness," Afeng put away the medicine, "you finally understand. In fact, I have already investigated this matter."
The Fourth Prince glared at him and asked, "You found out but you didn't tell me?"
"Your Highness, you didn't even give me a chance to tell you. Yang Xin gave all the money to a group of people living in the alley. Although they were dressed simply, they didn't look like ordinary people. Yang Xin's entry into the palace this time must be extraordinary."
The little princess said that Yang Xin would kill herself and harm her father. Could it be that she was using money to win over her own power?
If that’s the case, does the Third Prince also know this, and that’s why he treats Yang Xin like this?
"Help me up, I want to go find Yang Xin." The Fourth Prince turned over and tried to stand up.
"Your Highness, please don't bother. I'm very sad to know you've been deceived, but if you continue to question her, she won't admit it. Not only that, it will alert the enemy."
The Fourth Prince glared at him. "Do you think I'm a pig? Don't you all think she came into the palace for some other purpose? If so, I'll play along and see who's really misjudging her."
A Feng muttered in a low voice, "You are a pig to begin with. I'm afraid you are not just playing along with the enemy, but are throwing meat buns at the dog. There is no return. A few words from others have fooled you into becoming lame again."
"Do you think I'm deaf?"
......
at the same time.
Jin Ting'an has arrived at the gate of the general's mansion.
His wife Jiang was waiting at the door with her maid. When they saw the two men come back, they hurried forward with a smile.
"General, you are back. I have prepared some hot water. Please go take a shower and change your clothes first."
Jin Ting'an smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."
Just as I came out of the shower and changed my clothes, the emperor's edict arrived.
The whole family knelt down to receive the imperial edict, and Eunuch Cao waved his hand and had people bring in all the rewards.
Jiang's eyes widened as she watched, and she couldn't control the smile on her lips.
"General Jin, now that the reward has been delivered, I will return to the palace to report."
"Okay, thank you, Eunuch Cao."
After Eunuch Cao left, Jiang smiled and had all the rewards carried into the warehouse and locked up.
"By the way, are the rare things I brought back also stored in the warehouse?"
Remembering that he had to send something to his niece tomorrow, Jin Ting'an asked Jiang.
"Well, are you sending someone off, husband?"
Jin Ting'an started to go to the storeroom, "I'll pick some for Luo'er and Concubine Li."
Upon hearing this, Jiang quickly blocked his way and said, "My husband has just returned, so just leave these matters to me."
Jin Ting'an has received a lot of rewards over the years, and she has given a lot of them to her parents' home. If Jin Ting'an went to the warehouse and found that something was missing, it would be bad.
"Okay, I've brought back several boxes. You can carry two boxes out tomorrow and I'll deliver them to Concubine Li and Luo'er in the palace."
Jiang tightened her grip on the handkerchief, "General, Concubine Li and the little princess have seen all sorts of rare things in the palace. Wouldn't two boxes be too much?"
As soon as he came back, he was thinking about Concubine Li and her children. Why didn't he think about his own family?
"What are you talking about?" Jin Ting'an stared at her unhappily. "I've received many rewards and rare items over the years. How can giving two boxes to Concubine Li and Luo'er be too much?"
He has never given his sister anything since she entered the palace. After so many years, he still feels that two boxes are not enough!
"General, I am only making plans for our General's Mansion. Empress Li is now a member of the royal family, so how could she be short of food and clothing?"
Jin Ting'an had a cold face. He and Jiang had no feelings for each other, and he was away from home all year round. He felt that he owed his wife a lot over the years, so he treated her with courtesy. He didn't expect that she would be unhappy because he gave things to her sister and Luo'er.
"I'll say it again, Concubine Li is my sister, and Luo'er is my niece. You should do whatever I want to give them."
Jiang picked up her handkerchief and wiped her tears, "The general is away fighting outside all year round, and I not only have to take care of him, but also manage the general's mansion.
Over the years, I have endured so much disdain because I have no children. I thought that with the General's return, I would finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I never thought that the General would criticize me like this."
Jin Ting'an's expression softened slightly. "Thank you for taking care of father. I know you feel wronged, but what you said is wrong. Go inside!"
Knowing that Jin Ting'an would soften if she mentioned the child, Jiang Shi lowered her eyes and said, "It's me who can't speak. I will do as the general says tomorrow."
After helping Jin Ting'an into the room to rest, Jiang Shi saw that her maid looked like she had something to say. She smiled and said, "General, I have some things to take care of. You should have a good rest first."
After saying that, he closed the door and walked out.
After walking away, he frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"
"Ma'am, this is a letter for you."
Jiang opened the letter and took a look at it, then crumpled it up and said, "Go to the shop."
When they arrived at the shop, Jiang asked the maid to guard outside and she walked in.
"Sister, here." A man with a round face waved at Jiang with a smile.
"Why are you here?" Jiang sat on the chair. "The general is back. Don't come looking for me on your own initiative."
"Sister, I heard that General Jin brought back a lot of treasures this time. Mother asked you to find a way to get one or two boxes for me and my brother."
Jiang felt a pang of pain when she spoke of this. She stirred her handkerchief and said, "Sister will find a way. You should go back quickly, don't get into trouble, and listen to mother."
"Also, tell mother that I will find a way to get the general and me to go back to my mother's home. I'm sure you will benefit from it."
She raised her hand and stroked her belly. If her belly was more fertile, she wouldn't have to rely on her parents' family. She didn't know what the little princess would look like.
Not only is she favored by the emperor, but the old general also gave her a gold bracelet last time, which made her heartbroken.
Now the general has given her so many treasures, how can a girl be so lucky?
The Yu Yiluo she mentioned was now being taken by the emperor to convey his imperial decree.
"Empress, Eunuch Cao and the Emperor are here, holding the imperial edict in their hands." Hua Rui walked in with a smile, her tone full of excitement.
"No wonder you're so happy."
Nanny Zhang supported Concubine Li and walked to the door to greet them.
"Concubine Li, please accept the decree." Eunuch Cao opened the imperial edict.
"I accept your order."
[Quick, let me see what the tyrant wrote. You are hiding it from me.]
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Beautiful Concubine Jin Luyao, virtuous and graceful, deeply beloved by me, is granted the title 'Xian' and promoted to Concubine Xian, ranking among the four consorts. I also grant her twelve pieces of jewelry and twelve bolts of silk. This is my decree."
"Your Majesty, I bow to thank you for your grace."
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