Chapter 981 Joke
Although he was precocious, he was just a child after all, and someone must have taught him.
Huangfu Shang's gaze moved between Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue, his eyes becoming increasingly profound.
The ministers in the court were also surprised, but more of them were relieved.
In the past, the Queen Mother had a humble attitude when facing provocations. Now, although the young Emperor Jiang Heng is young, he still has dignity. It seems that Xiao Zhan and Jiang Xue have indeed taught him with all their heart.
At this moment, they truly realized that the late emperor had a keen eye for talent and had chosen the right person to assist him.
Huangfu Shang reluctantly suppressed his coldness and said with a smile:
"Your Majesty is right. An important official like Prime Minister Xiao is indeed rare. We must keep him no matter what the cost. I was just joking just now. Please don't mind, Prime Minister Xiao."
Jiang Xue sneered: "I remember that you were joking at the last welcoming banquet, but the joke was not funny."
Huangfu Shang looked at her and said, "I'm really not very good at telling jokes, please forgive me, Princess."
"No need to excuse me, but I'd like to tell a joke."
"Oh? Of course I'm all ears."
Jiang Xue turned the wine glass in her hand and said with a smile, "There was a fool in the past who never communicated with his family. One day, no matter what he saw, he would ask why. Second Prince, do you know why?"
Huangfu Shang pondered for a moment, unable to answer, and asked, "Why?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lan Feng, who was drinking, suddenly laughed out loud.
This smile brought everyone back to their senses, and the ministers quickly understood the deep meaning of Jiang Xue's words.
However, they did not dare to laugh as wildly as Lan Feng did, and could only hold back their laughter, looking very awkward.
Huangfu Shang also understood and realized that his previous answer made him a fool in Jiang Xue's plan.
She wasn't joking, but was cleverly putting him in an awkward position.
Not only did this woman ignore his feelings, but she took the opportunity to humiliate him, which was really infuriating.
One day he would let her know what a real man is. As he was thinking, the wine glass in his hand broke due to excessive force, and everyone's eyes were instantly focused on him.
At this time, Jiang Xue raised her glass and stood up, toasting him from a distance: "I was just joking, please don't mind, Your Highness the Second Prince."
Huangfu Shang looked at her across from him, feeling mixed emotions. She used his words to fight back, never showing weakness in front of him.
The two looked at each other silently for a long time, and Huangfu Shang suddenly laughed.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuyin, who was sitting next to him, immediately poured him another glass of wine.
After Jiang Xue finished drinking the wine in the cup, she said, "Please come in, Your Highness the Second Prince!"
Huangfu Shang also drank up the wine and responded, "Her Royal Highness's joke doesn't seem to be very funny."
"Since neither of us is good at joking, why don't we enjoy the singing, dancing and delicious food together tonight, so as not to disappoint the emperor." Jiang Xue suggested.
Huangfu Shang looked at her meaningfully: "The princess is right, but perhaps we can talk about our old friendship in private."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the officials on the scene showed dissatisfaction, thinking that Huangfu Shang had gone too far.
Lan Feng had long been fed up with Huangfu Shang's behavior, and at this moment he could not help but snort coldly:
"As far as I know, the friendship between the Second Prince and the Princess only lasted on the battlefield, and you were defeated by her on the battlefield. It is better not to mention such an old relationship, so as not to bring shame upon yourself."
Huangfu Shang's expression changed constantly, but he finally suppressed his anger.
Xiao Zhan, however, smiled and seemed unusually calm: "I also have some old feelings that I want to share with His Royal Highness the Second Prince. How about meeting him at the Princess's Mansion tomorrow?"
People admired his calmness, but some felt that he lacked courage.
After all, as Jiang Xue's husband, he should seek justice for his wife. However, he acted as if he didn't care at all.
Jiang Xue knew Xiao Zhan's character very well. She understood that if Huangfu Shang dared to step into the gate of the princess's mansion tomorrow, he would definitely encounter an unexpected event.
Even if he didn't come, Xiao Zhan would not let him go easily.
After all, it was Huangfu Shang himself who provoked the dispute, so it was only natural to teach him a lesson.
However, at this moment, she was more worried about the baby in her sister Jiang Yuyin's belly. The origin of the child was really puzzling.
Hearing Xiao Zhan's invitation, Huangfu Shang smiled and said, "Since Prime Minister Xiao has invited me, I will respectfully obey your order and visit the princess's mansion tomorrow."
He was disdainful of Xiao Zhan for not standing up for Jiang Xue in front of everyone, and believed that literati ultimately lacked courage.
Jiang Xue was once a hero on the battlefield, but she ended up with such a man, which made him feel very sorry.
After that, Huangfu Shang stopped provoking and the banquet went on with singing and dancing without any disturbance.
Suddenly, Jiang Xue grabbed Xiao Zhan's hand and wrote the word "boring" on his palm.
Xiao Zhan responded: "Then go home."
Then, Jiang Xue wrote down the two words “excuse?”
Xiao Zhan chuckled and whispered in her ear: "It will be there soon."
After saying this, he pretended to be drunk and stood up: "Your Majesty, I drank too much today and I really can't bear it. Please forgive me."
Everyone thought that he drank a few more cups because he was in a bad mood because Huangfu Shang looked down on him. Instead of doubting him, they looked at him with sympathy.
Emperor Jiang Heng immediately agreed to his request and allowed him to return home to rest first.
After leaving the banquet, Jiang Xue smiled and said to Xiao Zhan: "If I stood up and said I was drunk, I'm afraid no one would believe it. But as soon as you opened your mouth, everyone believed it.
In fact, they don’t know that you are the one who can lie without changing your expression the most. "
Since childhood, Xiao Zhan often helped Jiang Xue cover up lies, and every time he helped to cover up the lies, almost no one questioned it.
He said to her, "Although I have told many lies, I have never lied to you."
Then he took her hand and said, "Xiaoxue, let's go home."
But Jiang Xue shook her head and refused: "Before going home, I must find Jiang Xiaoan first."
Because she had many questions that needed to be answered regarding the baby in Jiang Yuyin's belly.
"If Jiang Xiaoan's poison is not a problem, then Jiang Yuyin's child seems extremely suspicious," she explained.
In order to find out the truth, she decided to ask Jiang Xiaoan in person.
"Then let's go see him now."
Jiang Xiaoan was immersed in a sweet dream when he suddenly felt someone patting his shoulder. Thinking he was dreaming, he turned over and continued to sleep.
Seeing this, Fu Dong patted him hard again. Unexpectedly, Jiang Xiaoan just moved slightly and still did not wake up.
Fu Dong lost his patience and kicked him through the quilt. This kick finally woke Jiang Xiaoan up. He sat up suddenly and shouted, "Who?"
Seeing Fu Dong in front of him, he was stunned for a moment, and after reacting, he unconsciously shrank to the corner of the bed: "Commander Fu Dong, you ran into my room in the middle of the night, this is not appropriate."
"Hurry up, the princess and the prince consort are waiting for you at the door."
"They are both really sick. What's the point of not letting others sleep so late at night?" Jiang Xiaoan muttered.
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