Chapter 447 Jiang Nuanzhi: I don't believe it
"No! We're not going! Your brother's here, don't be afraid!"
The younger brother gently wiped away his sister's tears and whispered soothing words to her with his head down.
Seeing her youngest daughter nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, looking helpless and on the verge of tears, Jiang Nuanzhi clenched her fists so tightly they cracked.
A fierce rage ignited in her eyes, and the next second she pushed through the crowd and walked inside.
"Zhao Yuniang is really getting more and more capable."
"Don't be impulsive!"
The young princess quickly grabbed Jiang Nuanzhi and pulled her along, saying, "This matter is a bit tricky. Let me tell you, her Zhao Niuniu is probably someone of unusual status!"
Jiang Nuanzhi narrowed her eyes slightly: "Identity?"
In terms of status, Baozhu is a princess! Why should she let herself be bullied by her?
The young princess stamped her feet anxiously and grabbed Jiang Nuanzhi tightly: "Oh dear, let me be frank with you. That Zhao Niuniu is very likely a royal princess who has been living away from home. It seems that the Empress Dowager knows about this and has specially sent someone to bring her to the royal estate."
"The reason I came to the Great Wilderness this time is actually for this matter! If it were before, when Li Rong still held the power of the nation's most elite troops, you could offend him and that would be fine, but now it's really not possible."
Jiang Nuanzhi raised an eyebrow: "She's a princess?"
The young princess nodded confidently: "It's highly likely that the imperial edict in her hand is genuine. If she openly defies it, she'll probably cause trouble."
Dong Cang's eyes gradually sharpened: "Bullying the young master? Madam, I'll secretly kill her. As for the imperial decree, just burn it down. Let's make sure there's no way they can come looking for us. Anyway, we won't respond if they do."
As she spoke, she rubbed her hands together, seemingly with a hint of excitement. She looked at Jiang Nuanzhi expectantly.
The young princess pondered for a moment: "Hey, you know what? You really think about it! I still have over twenty guards around me. If I kill them all, we can completely disappear without a trace, and there shouldn't be any trouble."
"What are you talking about?" Lin Chun rolled her eyes and looked at Dong Cang and the little princess as if they were idiots, not understanding why she was traveling with these people.
He pointed to his head and said, "Are all your brains just for show? With so many people watching, are you going to slaughter the entire village? You really dare? Aren't you afraid the general will break your legs and send you down to the underworld to apologize?"
Upon hearing the word "general," both the young princess and Dongzang instinctively shrank back and remained silent.
However, Dongzang was still somewhat unconvinced. After holding back for a while, he provocatively said, "Oh, so you have a good idea? You're smart, so tell me!"
Lin Chun frowned and looked at Jiang Nuanzhi: "Madam, this matter does indeed require careful consideration. Since it is the Empress Dowager's decree, it is not unreasonable to listen to it for now. However, anything can happen on the road. We should find a way to make the young master die, or find a Taoist priest to break the deadlock. We should plan carefully. In any case, we will keep an eye on things and make sure no one actually harms the young master. In this way, we will not delay the eldest young master's examination. Being cautious will also prevent us from offending any Empress Dowager."
"This won't work, that won't work, it's such a hassle! If you ask me, we might as well just burn it."
Dongcang, feeling bored, pulled out a handful of hair.
"Yes, I agree to burn it too!" The little princess nodded, then pulled Yuchuan over: "What do you think?"
At this moment, everyone looked at Yu Chuan, who hadn't said a word. Yu Chuan gritted his teeth and glanced at him: "Perhaps, we should use some money? Just find someone to replace Miss Baozhu. Things that can be solved with money aren't really problems. It would also save us a lot of trouble. What do you all think?"
Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but shake their heads.
“No, I’ll give them the money back. It would be so humiliating,” the young princess said.
Dongzang nodded: "Exactly!"
“I disagree as well; this method could lead to future problems,” Lin Chun said.
Finally, the group of people, each with their own opinions, turned their attention to Jiang Nuanzhi.
Jiang Nuanzhi's cold gaze fell on Zhao Yuniang, her voice icy: "Burning her is not an option, killing her is not an option either. Using silver, I think, is aimed at Baozhu, so I'm afraid it won't work."
Taking a long-term approach would be feasible, but I've always disliked letting my child suffer first.
"Then what do you suggest?" the young princess asked, her brows furrowed. Clearly, everyone was curious.
Jiang Nuanzhi narrowed her eyes and looked at them: "I don't believe it."
"Um?"
Everyone was confused for a moment, looking at Jiang Nuanzhi with a puzzled expression.
"I don't believe the Empress Dowager would write that in the imperial edict."
Then, in a cool voice, she said, "Please make way, everyone. Jiang Nuanzhi thanks you."
Jiang Nuanzhi's voice was vaguely heard in the crowd, and then everyone automatically made way for her.
When Zhao Yuniang saw Jiang Nuanzhi, especially when she met her cold, piercing eyes, she couldn't help but shiver. She immediately raised the imperial decree as if to bolster her courage and said loudly, "This is the Empress Dowager's will. You've come back just in time. Let your little slut Li Baozhu come with me now, and I certainly won't shortchange you."
As she spoke, she swallowed hard and added, "You, as a stepmother, had better not meddle in other people's business. She'll receive three hundred taels of silver for praying for blessings for three years!"
As she spoke, her confidence returned, and she straightened her posture a bit.
It's unlikely that any stepmother would refuse her terms.
Jiang Nuanzhi walked up to her, and the next second, snatched the so-called imperial decree from Zhao Yuniang's hand and threw it towards Lin Chun behind her.
Just as Lin Chun was about to take it, Dong Zang's eyes lit up. He leaped up, snatched it away, and held it in his hand. He then opened it to take a look.
The young princesses and the others hurriedly came over to look at the words on the imperial decree.
"Zhao Yuniang, you're quite bold. It seems like you're always loitering in front of my house whenever I'm not home."
Jiang Nuanzhi then hugged her daughter, who was staring blankly at her, and patted Xiao Er's head reassuringly. She gave her son an appreciative look before turning back and saying in a clear, cold voice.
In a daze, Baozhu fell into her mother's fragrant and soft embrace. For a moment, she stared at Jiang Nuanzhi in disbelief and rubbed her eyes.
"Brother, am I dreaming? I've brought Mother here?"
The younger brother blinked and said, "Little sister, I saw Mother too."
Jiang Nuanzhi couldn't help but laugh: "Two silly children."
"You! You! You! How dare you steal the imperial edict!"
Zhao Yuniang came to her senses and suddenly screamed.
Jiang Nuanzhi frowned and glanced at her: "Since it is the Empress Dowager's decree, it should be called an Imperial Edict. Zhao Yuniang, calling an Imperial Edict an Imperial Edict is considered falsely conveying an Imperial Edict, which is punishable by death!"
Zhao Yuniang choked, her face turning pale: "Anyway, that thing was given to the Zhao family by the Empress Dowager, how dare you?"
"Pfft!" The next second, Dongzang burst out laughing.
"Didn't the Empress Dowager just say that she summoned Lady Zhao to the Imperial Estate for a meeting? Are you making a mountain out of a molehill? Do you think everyone is illiterate?"
(End of this chapter)
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