Chapter 164 Benefits
Jiang Xue was stunned. Although she didn't understand what was going on, she still knelt in the hall as she was told.
"Do you know your mistake?" Queen Lu's voice sounded coldly.
Jiang Xue bowed her head and said, "I don't know what I did wrong. Please tell me clearly, mother."
"Are you still going to play dumb with me?" Empress Lu slapped the armrest fiercely. "Who lives in the west courtyard of your courtyard?"
Jiang Xue's heart tightened, but she remained calm and said, "He is my son's savior."
"Lifesaver?" Empress Lu laughed in anger. "I didn't know when my Xue'er became so kind? Or, is there something going on between you and them that I don't know about?"
Jiang Xue pursed her lips and said nothing.
Seeing her like this, Empress Lu became even more angry, but she couldn't lose her temper. After a while, she slowly said, "Forget it. I don't care about your affairs. But Xue'er, you must remember that you are my daughter, the most noble princess of Ji State, and you must not do anything that would lose your status."
Jiang Xue bowed her head and said, "Yes, I will remember this."
Empress Lu waved her hand tiredly and said, "Go, bring your savior into the palace and let me take a look at him."
Jiang Xue raised her head suddenly and said in disbelief, "Mother?"
"Why?" Queen Lu frowned and asked, "You don't want to?"
"No, no," Jiang Xue said hurriedly, "It's just that they are from the countryside, and I'm afraid they will offend the Queen Mother."
"It's alright," Empress Lu said calmly, "I want to see what kind of person you can hide like this."
Jiang Xue's heart tightened, but she could only whisper, "Yes."
After coming out of Yi'an Palace, Jiang Xue felt extremely irritated but had no place to vent.
She originally planned to hide the mother and son in the princess's mansion and send them out of the city when the right opportunity arose, but she did not expect that they would be discovered by Queen Lu so quickly.
Now we can only bring them into the palace. I just hope they can know their limits and not cause any trouble.
Jiang Xue returned to the princess's mansion and went directly to the west courtyard.
The mother and son were having dinner. When they saw Jiang Xue come in, they quickly put down their bowls and chopsticks and stood up.
"Princess." The woman bowed awkwardly.
The little boy was bolder and looked at Jiang Xue curiously.
Jiang Xue smiled slightly and said softly, "You don't have to be so reserved. Come sit down and have your meal."
After saying that, she sat down at the table and watched the two of them eat.
After they finished their meal, Jiang Xue slowly opened her mouth and told them what Queen Lu meant.
When the woman heard that she was going to enter the palace, she turned pale with fright and hugged the child tightly.
Seeing this, Jiang Xue soothed him in a gentle voice, "You don't have to be afraid. I will always be with you. But you must be careful in what you say and do in the palace. Don't run around and talk nonsense. Do you understand?"
The little boy nodded as if he understood, while the woman pursed her lips tightly and said nothing.
Jiang Xue sighed, feeling a little unsure.
Although she was a princess, she did not have much power in the palace. Moreover, she had to protect the mother and son.
Just hope everything goes well.
Early the next morning, Jiang Xue brought the mother and son into the palace.
Empress Lu held a banquet in Yi'an Palace and specially invited musicians and dancers from the palace to perform to liven up the atmosphere.
Jiang Xue sat next to Queen Lu, watching the dancers in the palace dancing gracefully, but she felt a little uneasy.
She looked at the mother and son beside her from time to time, fearing that something was wrong with them.
Fortunately, both of them were still calm, but the child was still young, and seeing such a lively scene, curiosity and excitement flashed in his eyes.
Halfway through the banquet, Queen Lu suddenly asked, "Xue'er, is this your savior?"
Jiang Xue was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes."
Queen Lu looked at the mother and son and said with a smile, "They look simple and honest."
As she said this, she looked at the child and said, "This child is really cute."
When the child heard Queen Lu praising him for being cute, he lowered his head shyly.
Jiang Xue secretly breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed that Queen Lu had no intention of making things difficult for them.
After sending her attendants away, Queen Lu left Jiang Xue behind, looking extremely embarrassed.
"Xue'er, do you remember your uncle from the Beiling Kingdom? And your cousin Linyi."
“That’s natural. Back then, my cousin Linyi had to be sent back to Gan Country by my uncle to seek refuge because of the internal strife in Beiling. Later, when Beiling stabilized, my cousin was taken back. The original small country began to grow gradually because of the rule of the new Beiling Emperor.
I just didn't expect that my uncle became the Marquis of Zhenbei in Beiling Country. What was he doing behind the scenes? Did something happen to my uncle and cousin? "Jiang Xue recalled the gentle Lin Yi and suddenly felt a little flustered.
Queen Lu clapped her hands comfortingly: "No, there is a mineral vein at the border of Beiling and Gan State, but because most of it is in Beiling, your father wanted that mineral vein, so he discussed it with Beiling, and finally..." Queen Lu paused and hesitated.
"It's related to me? Even if it's a marriage, it can't be me." Jiang Xue couldn't see any benefit for herself.
"It's the mining rights of the mineral vein in exchange for the princess's visit to Beiling Kingdom. Beiling Kingdom seems to be interested in letting you go."
"In that case, my cousin and uncle are here too, so I can go out and relax." Jiang Xue thought it was some big deal, but it's not uncommon for something to happen.
"That's the problem. Your uncle and my country Gan haven't made it clear, and the country Beiling doesn't know anything about our relationship. In the eyes of others, you are the princess of the country Gan. Remember not to tell them that you are engaged, otherwise..." Queen Lu said helplessly.
Jiang Xue frowned. Did something happen in Beiling Kingdom? Do they need me to establish a relationship with Gan Kingdom to prevent people from getting restless? After all, Princess Changle of Gan Kingdom lives in Beiling Kingdom. If a war is provoked, it will not be Beiling Kingdom's business. Gan Kingdom must also be considered.
As expected, Jiang Xue received an order from her father, asking her to go on a diplomatic mission.
Jiang Xue temporarily handed over the follow-up matters to her subordinates, none of whom were incompetent, so no problems would arise in the short term, and Jing Ye was investigating many things.
Thinking of Gu Lintan's weird tone when he learned about this matter during dinner, I get a headache. It would be nice to hide away and have some peace and quiet.
Then he set off for Beiling Kingdom.
The Beiling Kingdom was said to be an envoy, but it was just a disguised hostage. Jiang Xue didn't care, after all, it was just a place of intrigue in another place.
During this time, Jing Ye also sent her a message that He's brother had opened a clinic, and he also asked her if she wanted to leave. But Jiang Xue also found out about the situation of her uncle, Zhenbei Hou.
While Emperor Beiling was speculating about his uncle, she wanted to see how the show would go on, so she had no plans to go back for the time being.
And now, Jiang Xue was invited by Emperor Beiling to participate in the border battle and got the opportunity.
"The Marquis of Zhenbei has arrived with his daughter." A servant's voice came to my ears.
Jiang Xue looked up and saw the person coming, and she was immediately delighted.
"Meet the Marquis and Miss Linyi."
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