Chapter 40 I have nothing to say to you
Jiang Xue's face was covered with frost.
Jiang Yu stood up and said, "It's getting late. Let's go to Yi'an Palace to have dinner with our mother. She has prepared your favorite fish soup."
After saying that, he reached out to support Jiang Xue's back.
Feeling the warmth from Jiang Yu's palm, Jiang Xue looked up at him. Jiang Yu just patted her back gently and said:
"Don't let the Queen Mother wait anxiously."
Jiang Xue closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened her eyes again, her emotions had subsided a lot.
Lu Qiongshuang stood up and said, "Let's go quickly, I haven't had the palace meals for a long time."
She reached out to pull Jiang Xue, and Jiang Xue stood up stiffly and followed her.
Jiang Yu was behind the two of them, looking at Jiang Xue's back in silence.
The three of them soon arrived outside the gate of Yi'an Palace.
Jiang Yu said to Lu Qiongshuang, "Qiongshuang, it's too cold. Xue'er is in poor health and can't stand the cold. Go to Xiaoxiang Pavilion to the east of Yi'an Palace to get a cloak. You can use it when you leave the palace later."
Lu Qiongshuang thought to herself, why do I need to take off my cloak when I am about to go in to eat?
But he still agreed tactfully.
Jiang Yu's flattery has become a habit for so many years, and it has really penetrated into her bones. She sighed silently.
Fu Dong on the other side understood and stood at the palace gate waiting.
After sending Lu Qiongshuang away, Jiang Yu helped Jiang Xue walk to the corridor. Jiang Xue still said nothing.
Jiang Yu picked up her hand and saw that she was clenching her fists tightly. As if he had expected this, he patiently pried open her fingers one by one.
His fingers were clenched too tightly, and his nails dug into his palms, leaving several deep bloody marks.
Jiang Yu held her hand and said, "I know you hate it in your heart, and so do I."
"But you must stay calm at this moment. Not only the Gan Kingdom came to celebrate Father's birthday, but also envoys from Chu, You, and Bian. Even Beixi sent people."
"Beixi?" Jiang Xue raised her eyes.
"Yes. The people who came this time are ostensibly here to celebrate Father's birthday, but in reality they must be testing us, especially Bei Xi."
He gently rubbed the marks on Jiang Xue's palm and said:
"Ji State has not been at war with other countries for many years. My father is a benevolent monarch who has always pursued the idea of recuperation and allowing the people to settle down and work happily. Therefore, the Ji Dynasty has been lenient with military power for many years. We cannot make enemies with any country at this time."
"Ji State cannot afford to be caught in a war right now, and certainly cannot be attacked from both sides."
"So Xue'er, no matter how much hatred you have in your heart, you must not let them lose face, and don't act rashly."
Jiang Xue nodded weakly.
"Brother, I understand all these things."
"I'm sorry for putting you through this." Jiang Yu raised his hand and touched her head.
"Who is the envoy from Gan Country?" Jiang Xue suddenly asked.
Jiang Yu replied, "In addition to the usual envoys who came to celebrate the birthday, there is another person, Jing Ye, the King of Rui Chong, who was newly promoted by Emperor Gan last year."
"Surname Jing?" Jiang Xue frowned. "Isn't the royal family of the Qian Dynasty surnamed Xiao?"
"This man is the only king of a different surname in the history of the Qian Kingdom," Jiang Yu glanced behind her and replied, "He has a great background. I will tell you in detail later."
Jiang Xue saw him staring behind her, so she turned around and saw Lu Qiongshuang galloping towards her not far away.
Jiang Xue calmed herself down and walked towards her.
Lu Qiongshuang pretended to put the cloak on Jiang Xue, but Jiang Xue pushed it away and said, "It's only a few steps away from the palace. Keep it and wear it when you come out later."
Lu Qiongshuang smacked his lips and handed the cloak to Fu Dong beside him.
When the three of them entered the hall, Empress Lu was already sitting at the table waiting.
Xiaochun and Dong Shupei were standing by. Jiang Xue glanced at Xiaochun, who just nodded secretly.
Just as Lu Qiongshuang was about to salute, the Queen raised her hand and said, "We are eating together, why should we be so polite?"
Jiang Xue approached and asked, "Can Father come?"
Empress Lu shook her head and said with a smile, "Your father just sent a message saying that he has not yet finished handling government affairs, so he will have his meal in Baohe Hall and will not bother any more."
There was constant laughter and joy at the banquet, as Lu Qiongshuang was trying to find ways to amuse everyone.
Empress Lu listened to her talk about her thrilling experiences in the past two years, feeling both curious and worried. Even after dinner, she reminded her to stay well in the Prime Minister's Mansion and not to run around again.
Jiang Xue was somewhat uninterested. She felt that her mind was constantly replaying the scenes of the past, and she could only laugh occasionally to cope with it.
By the time the four of them finished their meal, the sun had completely set.
Jiang Xue bid farewell to Queen Lu, and Lu Qiongshuang insisted on returning to the palace with her.
Empress Lu said, "If you don't go home, see how your mother will punish you."
Lu Qiongshuang said aggrievedly: "Aunt, I haven't seen my cousin for a long time, and I really want to stay with her for a while. Besides, I haven't met the prince consort yet, so please let me go."
Queen Lu looked at their deep sisterly love and said with a smile, "Go ahead."
"Then please ask your aunt to find someone to pass the message to the Prime Minister's Mansion!" Lu Qiongshuang said loudly, pulling Jiang Xue and running out of the hall.
Xiaochun and Fudong hurried to follow.
Empress Lu was both amused and confused. She shook her head and said, "It's really getting more and more unruly."
Jiang Yu bowed and said, "I will take my leave now."
Empress Lu instructed, "Go ahead, and send them back. With a brother like you around, I feel more at ease."
Jiang Yu nodded in agreement.
The three of them arrived at the gate of Xuanhua. Jiang Xue turned to Xiaochun and asked, "Have you dealt with the matter at the Records Bureau?"
Xiaochun nodded and said, "The registration and dispatch documents for the Changle Palace guards have been completed, along with the imperial decree granted by the queen, and were sent to the Gu Mansion earlier."
Jiang Xue nodded.
The imperial decree had arrived, and the matter of replacing the guards was finally settled. This matter was handled in the name of the queen mother, and Gu Lintan could not disobey the order, nor could he take the opportunity to cause trouble.
The three of them got on the carriage together. Lu Qiongshuang sat next to Jiang Xue, chattering about Gu Lintan.
Jiang Xue simply replied, "Seeing is believing, so don't ask me anymore. If you are curious about anything, you will know everything when you see me."
Jiang Yu said to Lu Qiongshuang, "Let me have some peace and quiet. You've been moving your mouth for a long time. Aren't you tired?"
Lu Qiongshuang pursed her lips, took Jiang Xue's hand, rested her head on Jiang Xue's shoulder, and acted coquettishly and quietly.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the gate of Gu Mansion.
The group got out of the car and walked towards Wenqingxuan.
Lu Qiongshuang looked around and said, "This courtyard is unique and interesting. It seems that my brother-in-law is also an elegant person."
Jiang Yu said: "This mansion was given to me by my father."
"......" Lu Qiongshuang was silent for a moment, then smiled awkwardly: "As expected of His Majesty, this style, this style, this aesthetic......"
Seeing that Jiang Xue and Jiang Yu both looked depressed, she quickly shut her mouth.
The three of them arrived at the backyard door. Jiang Xue whispered a few words to Fu Dong, who nodded and left.
"Your Highness is back."
Gu Lintan's voice came, Jiang Xue looked up and saw him walking out of the yard.
When Gu Lintan saw Jiang Yu, he hurried forward and bowed: "Lintan greets the Second Prince."
Jiang Yu raised his hand to let him off the hook, and Lu Qiongshuang said, "Is this the Prince Consort?"
Gu Lintan saw the girl in red standing next to Jiang Xue, thought for a moment, and asked, "Who is this girl?"
Jiang Xue said calmly: "Lu Xiang's granddaughter, this palace's cousin, Qiong Shuang."
Gu Lintan was surprised and said, "It's Miss Lu. Lintan is very polite."
Lu Qiongshuang smiled and waved, saying, "Hello, brother-in-law."
Gu Lintan said: "I heard that the eldest lady has been studying abroad for many years. Seeing her today, she is indeed extraordinary in temperament and can be called a 'female teacher'."
Lu Qiongshuang's smile froze. Her good reputation as a student was guaranteed by her grandfather, but how could this man see the shadow of a "teacher" in her ignorant face?
She leaned close to Jiang Xue's ear and whispered, "Is there something wrong with my brother-in-law's eyes?"
Jiang Xue said expressionlessly: "More than just the eyes."
After that, he said to Gu Lintan, "I heard that the government is very busy these days when I entered the palace today. If the prince consort has official business to attend to, I will not keep you."
Gu Lintan was a little stunned, then he smiled gently and said:
"Before dinner, a messenger came from the palace and conveyed an order. The Queen, out of concern for His Highness, specially assigned palace guards to guard the Gu Mansion."
Jiang Xue nodded, and Gu Lintan continued:
"I came here to discuss with His Highness, and to go to the palace together to express my gratitude tomorrow."
"Today in the palace, I have thanked the Queen Mother for her grace on behalf of the entire Gu family."
Gu Lintan's smile froze on his face, and he said, "Your Highness, the Second Prince and Miss Lu must be tired from standing. Why don't you go back to the house and have some tea first. Your Highness and I have something to say."
Jiang Xue stared at him and said, "Prince Consort, I have nothing to say to you."
"If you still want to plead for those guards, I have also said that they can all be left in Lumingzhai."
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