Chapter 141 Gaining Favor [Bonus Chapter]
The story begins with Guan Zhiwei rescuing Jiang Shuzheng from Zhi Fang's clutches. Gao Huan sent a message to his family, asking them to come and redeem him.
His family came to take him back.
Knowing that a rebellion was imminent, His Majesty only punished the mastermind and a few related individuals, sparing many prominent families in Yong'an City. His Majesty is not pursuing the matter further for the sake of stability, but who knows when His Majesty might remember—"You dared to conspire to seize my throne! Kill them all!"
Under these circumstances, staying in the capital would be very unwise.
However, Jiang Shuzheng refused to return to Yong'an City; he wanted to stay in the capital with Liu Liu.
In the end, the head of the Jiang family had no choice but to come and pick him up in person.
How could parents not understand their son? The head of the Jiang family knew that his son was stubborn, so he used a gentle approach: "Your mother misses you very much at home. She cries every day and makes clothes and shoes for you, hoping that you will come back for a reunion."
"The fact that it can still be used to make clothes means that its eyes haven't been damaged by crying."
"...That's true."
Jiang Shuzheng frowned and sighed deeply: "So, you can live well even without me. Liu Liu is different. She's too fragile. She simply can't survive without me."
What kind of utter nonsense is this?
The Jiang family head lost his composure and revealed his true colors: "Do you believe I'll beat you to death, you unfilial son!"
Jiang Shuzheng was so engrossed in her own world that she said sadly, "You guys are so capable that you won't lose anything by leaving me, but she can't. I'm her everything."
The Jiang family head retorted, "You're nothing compared to what others have! They have so much more! They're a favorite of His Majesty right now!"
"I'm sorry, I really can't bear to see her struggling to live alone."
"Have you even listened to human language? Don't you want your parents anymore?!"
Jiang Shuzheng hesitated and suggested, "How about you just pretend you never raised me?"
The head of the Jiang family looked around, then went outside and picked up a broom used for sweeping the courtyard.
Then came a chaotic scene, with shouts and curses accompanied by wailing cries of "Liu Liu, I'm all you have left!"
Liu Liu witnessed this scene at the door, thought for a moment, and then ran away.
This love is too painful; she shouldn't get involved for now.
But Jiang Shuzheng was willing to defy his father and stay in the capital for her sake, so she was still very happy and came to beg His Majesty for help.
Guan Zhiwei chuckled: "If I were his mother, I would stuff him back into my belly and remake him."
Liu Liu immediately became uneasy: "Does His Majesty think he is unfilial?"
Guan Zhiwei waved her hand and said, "I not only think he is unfilial, I also think he is sick, but his sickness is very logical."
Liu Liu was about to cry.
Guan Zhiwei stopped teasing her and said with a smile, "But I'm not his mother, I'm your sister. Your position determines your perspective, so I've decided to reward him with an official position and let him stay in the capital. Let's appoint him as the Imperial Cat. Recently, there's been a rat infestation in the capital, so let him think of a solution."
Guan Liuliu instantly went from tears to laughter, and kowtowed in gratitude for the favor.
After much deliberation, Guan Nannan realized that her life was going very smoothly and she had nothing to ask for, so she showed off her affection for her partner.
She had been ill, and the deposed emperor personally took care of her daily needs, fearing that something might happen to her. He was so exhausted that he lost weight, but he refused to let anyone else do the work.
As she spoke, she seemed to realize something and said awkwardly, "He was probably afraid that if I died, His Majesty would make him be buried with me."
"That's possible."
The maximum duration of their loving relationship is probably the same as Guan Zhiwei's lifespan.
That's normal; you have to obey whoever's rules you follow.
For a deposed emperor to reach such a position, having a stable job, a large house, a wife, and the freedom to go out and do whatever he wants is quite rare.
In this situation, what kind of sacrifice is it for him to appease his wife?
Guan Nannan spoke with confidence and strength, saying, "Your Majesty, since we have all been able to obtain a favor, and Huaihuai is not here, I will inquire on her behalf. Should Huaihuai's future marriage be arranged by her mother or by you? Huaihuai is twelve years old, and her family originally had a betrothal arranged for her."
In respectable families, when a daughter is to be married off, they take a year or two to choose a husband, observe her for another year or two, and then the daughter is ready to get married.
Guan Zhiwei had completely forgotten about Huaihuai. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Ask her if she wants to stay or go back. If she wants to stay, then give her the title of princess. Her mother's name is Awu, so let's call her Shenyi."
Nan Nan immediately said, "Yes, she's willing to stay, she definitely is."
Anyone who doesn't stay behind is a fool, and she can't let her sister be a fool.
"Her divine appearance is charming and her demeanor is graceful." Liu Liu said, "This is a fine title."
The two sisters exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit envious of Huaihuai.
When His Majesty ascended the throne, he did not recognize anyone. The two women were given the title of Lady of the State, while only Huaihuai received the title of Princess.
"You two pick out ten or eight suitable young men for her, all of good quality. Let her choose for herself. If she wants to marry, she can; if she doesn't, that's fine too. The palace doesn't need her. Let her do as she pleases."
"yes."
“Let Gao Huan take a look privately again…wait, where did Gao Huan go?” Guan Zhiwei realized after a while that she hadn’t seen him all morning.
"Lord Gao has changed into a very beautiful outfit."
"She even put powder on her face and drew her eyebrows and eyes."
Guan Zhiwei pondered for a moment, "Then he must have gone to seek revenge."
That night, Gao Huan was covered in dirt, with blood trickling from the corners of his eyes and mouth, clearly having been severely beaten and possibly even killed.
He was furious.
To have a group of people cover their heads and beat them to death with sticks—that's a truly shameful way to die!
He has to get his revenge!
If Guan Zhiwei were to do this, she would smear herself with blood and then pretend to be a ghost in the middle of the night to harass people for ten days or half a month, scaring them all crazy.
But Gao Huan wanted to intimidate rather than frighten people.
The moment he appeared before the crowd, they panicked and instinctively looked at Yuan Chizheng.
You were the one who checked her breathing, and you said she was dead.
Yuan Chizheng's face was also pale and bluish. Was he pretending to be dead while holding his breath?
Gao Huan identified the mastermind at first glance and stepped forward. He was physically weak and thin, but his slow walk exuded an aura of power.
"I'm not afraid of you! Your favor is only temporary! His Majesty won't be fooled by you for long!" Yuan Chi said sternly but was actually weak inside. He had always been wary of Gao Huan and always felt that the other party was creepy.
Why are you jealous of my favor with the emperor?
Gao Huan chuckled, "I'm smarter than you, more hardworking than you, and more ruthless than you. I curry favor with His Majesty, I betray my colleagues, I exploit my father. I've dedicated everything to my ideals. If I don't gain favor, who will?"
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