Chapter 199 What are your plans?
The carriage stopped at the gate of the Shangshu Mansion. Qi Wuhan first lifted the curtain and got out, then reached out to help Jiang Lan and gathered her cloak. When the two were about to enter the mansion, a waiter hurried over and saluted them, then took out a letter from his arms, handed it to Qi Wuhan, and hurried away.
Qi Wuhan took a look at the envelope, and Jiang Lan saw the words "From the Marquis Himself" written on it. When the housekeeper came out of the mansion with Qing'er and Gui'er, Qi Wuhan put the letter into his sleeve and helped Jiang Lan up the stairs with his hand, for fear that she would bump into anything. Qing'er and Gui'er also looked around carefully to prevent anyone from bumping into them.
After entering the mansion, the housekeeper relayed Jiang Cheng's words to the two of them, "The master said that if the marquis returns, please go to the study. The master has something to discuss with you."
Jiang Lan went there too.
When they were almost at the study, they met Jiang Shen, and Jiang Cheng also sent someone to call him over.
"Brother." After Jiang Lan called out, Qi Wuhan also called out "Brother". Jiang Shen felt relieved to see that he was taking extra care of Jiang Lan. He asked Jiang Lan about her health and told her to rest more and not to work too hard.
"Don't worry, big brother. I'll watch over her and make sure she has a good rest, eats on time and sleeps on time." Qi Wuhan promised.
Jiang Shen nodded and said, "I feel relieved that you are watching over her."
"Then can't I do something else every day besides eating and sleeping?" Jiang Lan expressed her opinion.
"Then you have to ask big brother." Qi Wuhan said cunningly. Jiang Lan glanced at him silently. He showed an innocent smile, and then she pinched him on the waist.
Jiang Cheng walked back and forth in the study, glancing out the door from time to time, but saw no one coming. Just as he was about to go out to take a look, he saw someone coming. Seeing Jiang Lan was also there, he walked over and said to her, "You are pregnant now, so there is no need to come with me. Go back and rest quickly."
"Don't worry, father. I'm not tired." Jiang Lan said with a smile, "It's cold outside. Let's go inside first."
"Father-in-law, look, it's windy now. Lan'er can't stand the cold." Qi Wuhan said as he helped Jiang Lan into the house.
Jiang Cheng didn't know what to say and followed him in. Jiang Shen then went in and turned around to close the door.
Qi Wuhan helped Jiang Lan sit down on the chair first, then bowed and said, "I wonder what the father-in-law wants me to discuss?"
Jiang Cheng was about to find a chair to sit down. Just as he raised his foot, Qi Wuhan spoke. He put his foot back, feeling a little embarrassed, and pretended to straighten his clothes. Then he said, "Now the Third Prince has been executed, the Sixth Prince has been demoted to guard the imperial mausoleum, and the Crown Prince and the Fifth Prince have both been released."
He pondered for a moment, then said worriedly, "Although you were instrumental in protecting the emperor, the Third Prince died at your hands. His Majesty is bound to be angry, and I'm afraid he won't use you again." He sighed and asked, "So, what are your plans next?"
Qi Wuhan looked at Jiang Lan with a gentle smile and said, "I'll listen to Lan'er."
Jiang Cheng sighed again, as if he felt that the two were unreliable and had no plans at all.
Jiang Shen advised, "Father, don't worry too much. The Third Prince brought this upon himself. I'm sure Your Majesty understands this."
Jiang Cheng sighed again, as if he felt that Jiang Shen was too naive and had no scheming at all.
"Father, what are your plans regarding fourth brother?" Jiang Lan asked, changing the subject.
Jiang Cheng got a headache when he thought of Jiang Rui. He shouted angrily, "This unfilial son!" He walked to the chair dejectedly and sat down, waving his hands and said, "I can't save him now. Let's just pretend that the Jiang family doesn't have this unfilial son." Then he looked at Qi Wuhan, as if he wanted him to help think of a solution.
"The emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people. Since my fourth brother has made a mistake, he should bear the consequences." Jiang Shen's expression was cold and resolute, and he would never show favoritism.
Jiang Lan and Qi Wuhan exchanged a glance, and Qi Wuhan said, "Big brother is right. If you've made a mistake, you should bear the consequences." He shifted the topic, "But as far as I know, what Fourth Brother has done isn't life-threatening. According to the law, he should be exiled."
"How far should we be exiled?" Jiang Cheng asked.
Qi Wuhan replied: "At least eight hundred miles."
Jiang Cheng leaned forward and asked, "Can't it be any less?"
"Father." Jiang Shen's voice rose slightly, startling Jiang Cheng. "Fourth brother's case has its own laws to follow. Whatever sentence is due will be given."
Jiang Cheng stopped talking about this matter and started talking about Jiang Yao.
It was only after Jiang Lan returned home yesterday that she learned that Jiang Yao had abandoned her daughter Zhi'er and eloped with a man from Xueyue Pavilion. Jiang Cheng fainted from anger after learning about this. Jiang Shen immediately sent people to look for the two, but there has been no news so far.
According to Hua'er's account, Jiang Yao went into Xueyue Pavilion out of curiosity when she passed by by chance, and then was deceived by a man in the pavilion who could play the flute with sweet words. She took all her jewelry and money and eloped with him at night.
Jiang Cheng strictly forbade his servants to disclose this scandal, otherwise they would be ridiculed by others for a long time.
"Where can she go? Don't let her end up like Pei Er, who was cheated out of all his money and came back in a mess. A few days ago, Pei Er got drunk and cursed on the street. I don't know who he offended, but he was blocked in the alley and had both legs broken. Now he is paralyzed in bed and has become a useless person." Jiang Cheng sighed, "Poor Pei family's eldest son, he has to take care of his sick mother and now he has to support his younger brother. If I had known that Pei Er was a hopeless case, I would not have arranged this marriage with his family in the first place."
"It's all in the past. There's no need to mention it again, father-in-law." Although Qi Wuhan had a smile on his face, there was a hint of indifference in his tone.
Jiang Lan didn't want to know about Pei Qian. Whether he was good or bad had nothing to do with her.
"Since Third Sister has chosen this path, she will have to bear the consequences herself."
Jiang Cheng wanted to say something, but Qi Wuhan helped Jiang Lan up and said, "If my father-in-law has nothing else to say, Lan'er and I will go back first."
Jiang Shen nodded.
Jiang Cheng didn't know what to say, and told Jiang Lan to have a good rest.
After the two left, Jiang Cheng whispered to Jiang Shen, "I heard that His Majesty's condition is not good." Before he could finish his words, Jiang Shen interrupted him, "Father, as a subject, you must not talk nonsense behind your back."
After saying this, Jiang Shen stood up and left.
Jiang Cheng started to think about it by himself.
Here, Jiang Shen stopped the two of them on the road and wanted to talk to Qi Wuhan alone, so Jiang Lan took Qing'er and Gui'er back first.
"Brother, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Seeing Jiang Shen's serious expression, Qi Wuhan probably guessed what he was going to say.
"Lan'er told me your identity." Jiang Shen said straight to the point.
Qi Wuhan was not surprised. "Lan'er told me about this. She said you are the person she trusts the most." He added cunningly, "Except me."
Jiang Shen smiled, then said seriously, "No matter who you are, as long as you treat Lan'er well, I will recognize you as my brother-in-law."
"No matter who I am, she is my only wife in this life." Qi Wuhan looked in the direction where Jiang Lan left, his eyes gentle and firm.
Jiang Shenxin believed what he said and asked, "So, do you plan to stay or go back?"
Qi Wuhan said frankly, "There are still some things to deal with in Beimo. I plan to let Lan'er stay, but it's not possible in the capital. Lan'er has always wanted to visit Jiangnan. I will send her there to settle down first. There are also uncles there to help take care of her. I will come to pick her up after the things in Beimo are dealt with."
Jiang Shen nodded, "That's fine." He then asked Xie Yun, "Is my cousin Yun still living in the temple?"
"I've already gone home." Qi Wuhan replied without any guilt.
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After returning, Jiang Lan asked what they had whispered to each other. Qi Wuhan smiled and said, "My eldest brother said that if I dare to treat you badly, he will not recognize me as his brother-in-law."
"Then you have to be nice to me in the future, or Big Brother won't forgive you." Jiang Lan stroked her belly gently and said, "Do you think mother is right?"
"Whatever my wife says is right." Qi Wuhan responded.
Jiang Lan glanced at him with a smile and asked about the letter. Qi Wuhan took out the letter and showed it to her. In the letter, the other party asked him to meet at Hanshan Temple on the mountain outside the city at 12:00 p.m.
"My cousin is still there, he won't be in danger, right?" Jiang Lan asked worriedly.
Qi Wuhan comforted him, "Since he asked me to meet him, he must have something to ask for. He won't do anything stupid. Besides, Ling Feng is there to watch over him, so he'll be fine."
Jiang Lan thought about it and felt relieved.
"Are you so nervous about your little cousin?" Qi Wuhan raised his eyebrows playfully, his tone teasing.
Jiang Lan coaxed, "I'm worried about you too, the most."
"That's pretty good." Qi Wuhan curled the corners of his lips in satisfaction, feeling like he was about to get cocky.
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