The atmosphere within the Golden Throne Hall was so dignified it felt as if water could be squeezed out of it. The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, his normally dignified face now contorted with rage. He slammed the table, the heavy solid wood thumping and rattling, the pearl curtains tinkling as if trembling with his sudden fury. "Investigate! Investigate thoroughly!" The emperor's voice resounded like a bell throughout the hall, carrying with it unquestionable majesty and wrath, as if he would rip to pieces anyone who dared to offend the imperial authority.
Prime Minister Su stood aside with a serious expression. He stroked his beard gently, pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "Your Majesty, in my opinion, this matter must have been done by Concubine Shu's brother. Although Concubine Shu has been demoted to a commoner, her brother is still evil and wants to take revenge on the Jiang family through this action, and then threaten Jiang Yan." Prime Minister Su's voice was steady and firm, and every word seemed to be carefully considered.
Before he finished speaking, a guard hurried into the hall, knelt on one knee, and presented a secret report with both hands. The emperor impatiently reached out to take it, quickly unfolding it to examine it. His expression darkened as he read the contents of the secret report, his eyes blazing with anger. "It's indeed the traitor, the Minister of Revenue! He actually bribed a palace maid and attempted to take the child away to threaten Jiang Yan. This is a heinous crime!" The emperor gritted his teeth and slammed the secret report to the ground.
"Execute him immediately!" The emperor, trembling with rage, grabbed the teacup from the table and slammed it to the ground, sending shards flying everywhere. "How dare he touch my grandson and granddaughter? He must be tired of living! I will make him pay a heavy price for his actions!" The emperor's voice was filled with anger and determination, and his roar echoed throughout the hall.
At this moment, the Queen Mother was sitting on a soft couch in a side hall, holding the delicate little Nian Li in her arms, coaxing her softly. Nian Li's adorable appearance made the Queen Mother's face unconsciously overflow with a gentle smile. Suddenly, as if remembering something, the Queen Mother's smile deepened. She raised her head and said to everyone, "Did you know that Nian Li grabbed a chili pepper during her one-year-old celebration? This child, with Jin Li's love of spicy food, may also be a spicy little pepper in the future." The Queen Mother's voice was kind and gentle, as if filled with endless doting.
On the other side, Young Marquis Su excitedly waved the axe in his hand and shouted, "Si Yan grabbed my little wooden sword when he was celebrating his first birthday! This kid will definitely learn martial arts from me in the future, and when he grows up, he will defend his country and become a brave general!" Young Marquis Su's face was full of pride and expectation, as if he had already seen Jiang Si Yan wearing armor and galloping on the battlefield.
Su Qingyao snorted lightly and said with a hint of disdain: "Hmph, you obviously touched my eyebrow pencil first. Who knows, maybe in the future Siyan will be more interested in poetry, calligraphy and painting, and become a gentle and elegant talent." Su Qingyao crossed her arms, her eyes revealing a hint of cunning and confidence.
Jiang Yan stood aside, looking at his children, a helpless smile appeared on his face. He sighed softly and said, "One pulls my hair, the other draws a turtle. They really have their mother's temper." Jiang Yan's tone was helpless, but also full of love for his children.
Su Jinli rolled her eyes at Jiang Yan and feigned anger, saying, "Why, do you dislike the three of us?" But she couldn't help but curl her lips slightly, secretly laughing. Her smile was like a flower blooming in spring, beautiful and warm, making people feel her inner happiness and satisfaction.
In the courtyard, the wedding tent, originally erected for the first birthday celebration, gleamed golden in the setting sun, as if gilded. Two adorable children sat in the empress dowager's arms, vying for snacks, their faces filled with innocent smiles. They had no idea that, just moments before, they had endured a terrifying crisis. Their resounding laughter, like silver bells, echoed through the courtyard, as if dispelling all worldly worries.
While the crisis had been temporarily resolved, the Jiang family remained vigilant. Jiang Yan knew that his family would never rest in peace until the remnants of Concubine Shu's followers were eradicated. With the Emperor's support, he set out to thoroughly investigate the forces of Concubine Shu's remnants, striving to eradicate them completely.
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