Chapter 1015: Strategy
Seeing that Jiang Xue really liked these two dishes, Xiao Zhan was also very happy and picked up a lot for her: "Xiao Xue, eat more."
"Of course I have to eat more."
Jiang Xue smiled: "It's rare to find a food that's not too smelly and is tasty, so of course I should eat more of it." This way the baby in my belly will also be healthier.
After dinner, Xiao Zhan accompanied her to walk in the garden to digest the food, and then said: "Second sister-in-law sent someone to deliver a message today."
"oh?"
"There is only a little over a month left until New Year's Eve. She asked us whether we would like to spend the New Year together at Feng Mansion or spend it alone at the Princess Mansion?"
"Yun Che, what do you think?"
"I want to go back to Feng Mansion to celebrate the New Year together." Xiao Zhan replied: "On the one hand, I don't have to worry about preparations, which will reduce a lot of trouble; on the other hand, my elder brother and second brother are gone, Ming'er and Jue'er are still young, and as an uncle I should spend the New Year with them."
"Then let's go back to Feng Mansion to celebrate the New Year together, but..."
Jiang Xue paused for a moment and continued, "Can you take Heng'er with you quietly? I don't want him to feel lonely alone in the huge palace like he did on New Year's Eve last year."
No matter how smart and sensible he is, he is still a child who needs care and companionship.
"No problem, we'll take him with us."
When Jiang Xiaowei and Zhinian were busy embroidering, the concierge came hurriedly and handed her a handkerchief:
"Madam, a masked woman came to the general's mansion just now and insisted that I hand this item over to you. She also asked me to pass on a message thanking you for saving the mother and child and giving them a proper place to stay.
This handkerchief was made by her herself, as a thank you gift, please don’t reject it.”
Jiang Xiaowei immediately realized that the person who sent the handkerchief should be Ge Lianxiang. But how did she know her identity, and why didn't she send it directly to the concierge instead of through Lan Ce?
She asked Chinen to call Lan Ce to ask about her doubts. Lan Ce explained, "Actually, Ge Lianxiang asked me to pass on this handkerchief, but I was worried about your safety, so I didn't agree.
She learned about your identity when she accidentally heard someone call you the General's wife during a visit to the cloth shop.
I thought she would give up the idea after knowing it, but I didn’t expect her to find this place anyway.”
“She really has good intentions.”
Jiang Xiaowei said: "Since she sincerely wants to express her gratitude, it's okay for her to accept this handkerchief."
"Ma'am, please wait a moment. Let me check it first before deciding whether to accept it."
Jiang Xiaowei understood that this was for her safety, so she asked him to check it carefully, and only took the handkerchief after confirming that it was correct.
"Lan Ce, remember to take good care of Ge Lianxiang and her son."
"Yes, sir."
When Jiang Xiaowei picked up the handkerchief and took a closer look, she found that Ge Lianxiang's craftsmanship was quite good.
The red plum blossoms embroidered on the handkerchief are vivid and colorful, making people unable to put it down. Even compared with the best embroiderers in the city, they are not inferior.
A month later, Wuyou's baby was one month old and Jiang Yuyin's body was gradually recovering.
However, due to the dangers of the delivery process, her physical condition is still very weak.
Jiang Xue gave Wuyou a small gold lock as a full-moon gift. Although it looks ordinary, it was actually the full-moon gift that Jiang Ke gave her that year.
In any case, Wuyou has half the blood of the Zhao family flowing in his body, and Jiang Xue sincerely hopes that he can live a safe and happy life.
Jiang Yuyin was very surprised to learn the origin of this small golden lock.
She never imagined that despite their once strained relationship, Jiang Xue would be willing to give such a precious gift to her child.
As if seeing through her thoughts, Jiang Xue teased Wuyou and said with a smile: "Wuyou is innocent and deserves any beautiful things."
Jiang Yuyin felt a warm feeling in her heart. Even though their relationship was not close, Jiang Xue had indeed shown kindness to her and had also considered her future.
She is indeed a responsible and respectable elder sister.
Huangfu Shang sneered: "So that's how it is. It seems that although she punished you and married you to Tianshui, in her heart, you are much more important than I thought."
This made him feel that the situation was more favorable to him. He believed that Jiang Xue would not easily give up everything for Jiang Yuyin, but she would choose to compromise, and that was enough.
Qing Ming had been away for a long time and Jiang Xue was filled with worry. Could it be that there was still no progress on the matter she had entrusted?
If this was true, she could only continue to believe Yun Zhen's absurd words but had no way of verifying their authenticity.
She decided that if there was still no news about Qingming after the new year, she would go find Yun Zhen again to find out.
Just as she was lost in thought, Fu Dong hurried in to report, "Your Highness, the guards guarding the Queen Mother are at the door with Zhuier asking to see her, saying that the Queen Mother has gone crazy!"
"Crazy?"
Jiang Xue sneered: "Bring them in, I want to ask them in person."
She thought that if someone like Feng Ziqing really went crazy, it would be a good thing. However, based on her understanding of Feng Ziqing, this was most likely just a ploy to return to the palace.
Soon, Fudong brought Zhuier back. Jiang Xue looked at Zhuier kneeling on the ground, with a barely perceptible smile on her lips, which made Zhuier feel more frightened than a direct cold face.
"You are Zhuier, right?"
Jiang Xue asked calmly: "I heard that Feng Ziqing went crazy, is this true?"
"The Queen Mother's words and actions have been confusing recently. She sometimes cries and sometimes laughs. She even sometimes runs around the yard barefoot in her underwear. I think...she must be really crazy."
Jiang Xue turned to the guard next to her: "Is what she said true?"
"Indeed, Princess."
Jiang Xue's eyes became sharp: "Only these strange behaviors, no more drastic actions? I thought she would curse me even if she was crazy."
Hearing this, Zhuier didn't dare to say anything more and lowered his head in silence.
"Although you are Feng Ziqing's personal maid, you are just a messenger after all. I won't make things difficult for you."
Jiang Xue said, "Go back first. I will send someone to treat her."
As soon as Zhuier left, he saw Xiao Zhan getting off the carriage. He was wearing a jade crown and a green official uniform, and looked exceptionally handsome.
His demeanor revealed a natural nobility and composure, like a gentleman as gentle as jade.
Zhuier stepped forward and saluted: "This servant greets the Prime Minister."
Xiao Zhan looked puzzled: "Why are you here?"
"The Queen Mother is in a bad condition. I have come to report this to the Princess and the Lord."
Xiao Zhan frowned and asked, "What happened to her again?"
Based on past experience, he guessed that this was most likely not a real physical discomfort, but rather some new situation was about to arise.
"I have just mentioned to the princess that the queen mother has been behaving strangely recently, sometimes crying and sometimes laughing. She even ran barefoot in the yard in her underwear once. She looked like she had lost her mind."
"Got it, you go back first, we will send someone to deal with it."
"yes."
Zhuier turned around and walked a few steps with the guards, but Xiao Zhan called her back, "Wait a moment."
She immediately turned around and asked, "What else do you want, sir?"
"From now on, don't tell Xiaoxue about the Queen Mother's news. Just tell me directly. I don't want her to be troubled by this matter."
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