Chapter 68 Father-in-law Doesn't See Anyone
Jiang Xue and Lu Qiongshuang were shocked when they heard this. Jiang Xue asked hurriedly, "What's the situation?"
Jiang Yu looked anxious and said, "It's just a cold. Grandfather is old and has a high fever. He can't get up."
Jiang Xue said: "No wonder I haven't seen my grandfather at the palace banquet tonight."
Lu Qiongshuang looked anxious, and took Jiang Xue's hand and said, "Cousin, I want to go back home to serve my grandfather."
Jiang Xue nodded and said, "I'll go with you."
Jiang Yu said, "Don't go yet. My uncle came to say that my grandfather doesn't want my father, the emperor, and my mother to worry too much. It's already night, and if Xue'er goes to the prime minister's residence now, I'm afraid it will cause too much trouble."
Lu Qiongshuang said, "Then I'll go back first. If anything happens, I'll send someone to inform my cousins immediately."
Jiang Xue and Jiang Yu nodded, and Jiang Yu said, "I'll send someone to take you back. Don't worry, the palace has already sent the two most experienced doctors, Xu and Zheng."
Jiang Xue held Lu Qiongshuang's hand and comforted her, "I'll be there tomorrow."
The three of them arrived outside Xuanhua Gate. Lu Qiongshuang got on Jiang Yu's carriage and returned to the prime minister's residence. Jiang Xue and Jiang Yu stood there and watched them go.
After the carriage left, Jiang Xue asked, "Why did grandpa get sick so suddenly?"
Jiang Yu said, "After all, he is old, and minor illnesses that ordinary people can resist are also fierce to grandpa. But most of the affairs of the court rely on grandpa. These days, the Japanese envoys have entered the capital, and I can't spare time in the Ministry of Rites. I am afraid that father will be worried."
Jiang Xue pondered for a while, and then said softly, "The affairs of the envoys are just a little busy on the day of the audience, and it will be easy in the future. Since my brother has taken over the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War, he must hold on for now. Since my grandfather is unable to manage the affairs of the court, my brother can take this opportunity to do it himself, so that he can gain experience faster."
Jiang Yu nodded and said, "Remember to ask Jiang Qibin to come to me and talk about the Beixi warhorse you mentioned. This matter should not be underestimated."
Jiang Xue felt a little guilty and said, "If I were a man, my brother and father wouldn't be so busy."
"Court affairs are so boring, would you be willing to take care of them?" Jiang Yu chuckled, stretched out his hand to rub Jiang Xue's hair, and said, "It's late at night, go back quickly, I will stay in the palace with my father and mother tonight."
"Oh, my brother," Jiang Xue said, "Jing Ye seems to have some history with... Xiao Qi. I want to find an opportunity to talk to him about it."
Jiang Yu nodded and said, "Did he say anything to you in Funing Palace today?"
"He said," Jiang Xue had a complicated expression and confusion in her eyes, "There is another truth behind Xiao Qi's death."
Jiang Yu was stunned and asked, "What?"
Jiang Xue shook her head and said, "From what he said, this matter also involves my eldest brother."
"He is from Gan Country after all," Jiang Yu interrupted immediately, "My eldest brother's affairs are inseparable from Gan Country!"
His face was serious, and he said, "I know you are concerned about Xiao Qi's affairs, but don't be deceived by the Gan Guo people."
Jiang Xue said firmly: "If it was just about Xiao Qi, I could completely ignore it! But this matter involves my eldest brother, I can't help but ask."
Seeing her burning gaze, Jiang Yu could only sigh and said, "Okay, but remember to keep your meeting with him secret. This matter can be a big deal or a small one. You already have a husband. If people knew that you were involved with the foreigner again--"
Jiang Xue sneered and said, "Although I know, so what? Gu Lintan himself has a mistress, does he really want me to remain a virgin for him?"
Jiang Yu scolded in a low voice: "Not for him! Can't you make plans for yourself?"
Jiang Xue turned her head away stubbornly.
Jiang Yu knew that it was the word "again" that hurt her, so she could only speak softly, "Okay, go back quickly. It's cold at night, take care of yourself."
Jiang Xue just turned her head away and refused to look at him. Fu Dong and Xiao Chun hurried forward to help her into the carriage.
The two bowed to Jiang Yu and said, "We, the servants, will return to the palace with His Highness first."
Jiang Yu nodded and said, "Take good care of him."
After returning to the Gu Mansion, Jiang Xue walked straight back to Wen Qingxuan without saying a word.
"Please remove my makeup for me and have someone prepare some hot spring water for my bath."
Xiaochun and Fudong saw that she looked listless and didn't dare to say anything more. One of them helped Jiang Xue to remove her hairpins and makeup, while the other went outside to ask someone to prepare things.
Jiang Xue sat in the bathtub, but heard Xianglu calling.
"Your Highness, the Prince Consort has returned home."
Just as Xiaochun was about to go out and send Xianglu away, Jiang Xue suddenly opened her eyes and said, "Xiaochun, go ask the kitchen to make a bowl of ginseng soup and send it over for me."
"Just tell him that the prince consort has been very busy with his official duties recently, and send him a bowl of ginseng soup to nourish his body. I have already gone to bed, so there is no need for him to come."
Xiaochun nodded and immediately turned around and left the room.
Jiang Xue and Fu Dong said, "Go to the storehouse with Xiaochun later to pick out some supplements for me. Prepare the carriage tomorrow morning. I want to go see my grandfather."
Fu Dong reminded him, "Your Highness, Master He is an excellent doctor and happens to be in the capital right now. Do you want me to send someone to call him along?"
Jiang Xue shook her head and said, "Brother He's identity cannot be exposed. He has a deal with Gu Lintan. Besides, the doctors in the palace are all excellent. Since my father and mother have made arrangements, there is no need to do this. If grandpa is still not well in the next few days, we can talk about it later."
Fu Dong nodded and concentrated on washing Jiang Xue's body.
Before going to sleep, Jiang Xue suddenly remembered Jiang Yu's instructions, and told Xiaochun: "Send someone to find Jiang Qibin tomorrow and tell him to go to the emperor's place in the next two days."
The next morning, after Gu Lintan left the mansion for the morning court, Jiang Xue began to practice martial arts with Chen Jin in the courtyard. They finished early, so she immediately changed her clothes, took the tonic medicines prepared by Xiaochun Fudong, and set off for Prime Minister Lu's mansion.
When Jiang Xue was just outside the mansion, she saw the housekeeper, Madam Xu, waiting outside the door.
When Madam Xu saw the Gu Mansion's carriage arrive, she immediately stepped forward to help Jiang Xue get out of the car.
Jiang Xue asked, "How is grandpa?"
Madam Xu said, "My lord has been sleeping for the past two days. The imperial physician in the palace prescribed some medicine for him to take, and his spirits have improved a little."
Jiang Xue nodded and asked, "Where's Qiong Shuang?"
"The eldest girl came back last night and went to take care of the master. The master woke up once in the middle of the night and told her to go back to her room. She should be awake now and waiting for him in the courtyard."
Jiang Xue said, "Take me there. There are some medicinal herbs in the car. Have someone take them down and keep them safe."
When they arrived at the courtyard where Lu Xiang lived, Shen and Lu Qiongshuang were both there. Lu Qiongshuang, with red eyes, threw herself into Jiang Xue's arms.
Shen was about to scold her for her behavior, but Jiang Xue shook her head at her and Shen remained silent.
Jiang Xue reached out and gently patted Lu Qiongshuang's back, saying, "It's okay."
Shen bowed to Jiang Xue and said, "Thank you for coming here, Your Highness."
Jiang Xue said, "Grandfather is my relative and he is also the pillar of the country. It is reasonable for me to come. Where are the doctors sent by the palace? Let them come and talk."
Jiang Xue was about to walk towards Prime Minister Lu's room when Shen hurriedly stepped forward to stop her.
Shen said anxiously, "Your Highness, my father-in-law has ordered that you not see anyone while you are sick."
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