Before Jiang Wenjing could finish his words, Ji Tong on the bed suddenly hugged his head and screamed heart-wrenchingly.
The doctors skillfully held down his limbs and turned to Jiang Wenjing, saying, "General, that's all for today. No more questions."
Jiang Wenjing: "..."
What did he ask?
Wasn’t it Ji Tong who asked him?
Anyway, I can't talk to Ji Tong for the time being.
Jiang Kang'an remained silent. After a while, he called Jiang Wenjing and the two of them went out.
The noise inside the house could be heard outside the courtyard gate. Only after the noise faded away did Jiang Kangan say, "He was pretending."
There was no trace of surprise on Jiang Wenjing's face.
When he mentioned his so-called younger brother, Jiang Wenjing knew he was pretending.
Jiang Kang'an said calmly, "The doctors were so worried about him getting hurt that they didn't even dare let him lift his arm. After we went in, they let him go, and his first reaction was to touch his chest."
"According to his plan, that's where his 'life-saving medicine' should have been."
Jiang Kangan's tone was full of sarcasm. Jiang Wenjing sighed softly, "Why would he pretend to have lost his memory? He was the one being beaten by the assassins."
Jiang Kangan paused and said, "You said this because you know who the assassin is. He didn't know that the assassin was actually us. He just thought that the assassin betrayed him."
"Judging from the current situation, his true appearance must have been seen by the assassin."
"In a busy city, an assassination was committed in the street. We must track down the perpetrators. If we catch them and they identify him, Ji Tong can use his amnesia as an excuse to deny it."
"After that, regardless of whether you protect him or not, Ji Tong has military merits. According to the laws of Tianqi, the accumulation of military merits can save his life."
"Having lost your trust, there's no point in him staying with you. Perhaps he'll ask you to leave, or even fake his own death."
The more Jiang Wenjing thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
If they let Ji Tong run away, wouldn't their plan of taking advantage of the situation fail?
"But there's no need to worry about that now."
Jiang Kangan changed the subject: "His injuries have already doomed him to stay in bed for another six months."
A hint of relief flashed across Jiang Wenjing's eyes.
"But don't be too happy too soon," Jiang Kang'an patted his shoulder, "This also means that you must defeat the Southern Gu within six months."
"It's by no means an easy thing."
Jiang Kangan looked at him seriously, and Jiang Wenjing also stared back at him seriously.
“Brother…”
Listening to his hoarse voice, Jiang Kangan was wondering if he had pushed him too hard, but the next second—
"I'm not stupid. As long as Zhiyu wants, he can lie in bed forever, until the day I come back."
Jiang Kangan: “…”
He withdrew his hand expressionlessly and smoothed out the wrinkles on his clothes.
Then she walked out without even looking at him.
Behind him, Jiang Wenjing's resentful eyes followed him like a shadow.
It’s my fault, Jiang Kangan thought.
I took it for granted. Now it seems that my brother does have some intelligence.
…
From dawn to dusk, He Yanting's expression changed from helplessness at the beginning to a gloomy face.
The chessboard in front of him was still at the moment of the game.
The ladies were still very enthusiastic and no one left the table even when it was already dark.
In just one afternoon, Jiang Zhiyu earned nearly two months' salary.
Her pupils were about to turn into the shape of money.
Another two hours passed, and it was completely silent outside, with only the chirping of insects to be heard. Only then did the ladies reluctantly leave.
Jiang Zhiyu was so busy that he didn't even have dinner and was counting money with great interest.
He Yanting came in from outside the yard, carrying a few plates of shrimp balls and some side dishes, and put them on the table.
"Okay, I'll count for you. You can eat first."
"Good brother! Have you eaten yet?"
"have eaten."
Actually, not.
He looked calm, so Jiang Zhiyu naturally had no suspicion. After telling him the number he had counted, he started to show off by eating the shrimp balls one by one.
“Why do you make so much money?”
He Yanting was really curious.
Although the exact amount is unknown, Jiang Zhiyu's current wealth should be equal to that of a prince.
Even if she did nothing, it would be enough for her to squander her entire life.
But she is still so keen on making money...
"As for money, who would complain about having too much? Of course, the more the better."
Jiang Zhiyu's lips moved. "What's more, people can't just focus on the present. They need to plan for the future."
"I finally made it here, and I have money, so why do I just stay in Shengjing?"
【Of course, I have to walk around. 】
【The world is so big, I want to see it. 】
He Yanting paused.
The smile in his eyes gradually faded away, and was replaced by a gloomy look that made people's backs chill.
“What are your plans for the future?”
His tone sounded quite calm, and Jiang Zhiyu didn't notice anything wrong.
"Go out and take a look at the beautiful mountains and rivers. Why are you staring at the palace walls?"
“…When are we leaving?”
"We'll leave after we've dealt with everything that needs to be dealt with," Jiang Zhiyu licked her lips. "Do you want to come with us?"
He Yanting: “!!!”
Her sudden straight shot made He Yanting's heart skip a beat.
Before his brain could react, he blurted out, "Okay."
The decisive tone made him stunned for a moment.
Then, the smile returned to his eyes, and an electric current called a happy smile ran through his skin all over his body.
She invited herself!
…
After Ji Tong's problem was solved, it was time to agree on the time to go on the expedition.
Xiao Yanli and Xiao Chuji were busy trying to win over the ministers, and the results were very significant.
The emperor pointed to the pile of memorials on the table and said to Jiang Kang'an and Jiang Wenjing with a smile, "These are all nominations for my two sons."
"Before they even do anything, they've already learned how to form a clique and engage in self-interest."
Although the emperor was smiling, the deep meaning behind this word made Jiang Kangan and Jiang Wenjing dare not respond.
He Yanting coughed lightly and said, "Your Majesty, I think the best time to go to war is after the imperial examination, especially in midsummer."
"Gu insects are also affected by the weather, with summer and winter being the most affected."
The emperor looked thoughtful, and Jiang Kang'an and Jiang Wenjing had no objection.
Zhiyu also said this.
"That would be midsummer."
The emperor said softly, "By the way, Bai Yan asked me to live in the Xu Mansion..."
Live in Xu’s house?
The three of them frowned at the same time.
The emperor said helplessly, "You all know how Bai Yan agreed to accompany the army to Nan Gu. It's already mid-summer, and there are still a few months left. If we keep detaining him, I'm afraid he might rebel."
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