Chapter 617 Dali Temple Minister
Baozhu had never been scolded by Jiang Nuanzhi since Jiang Nuanzhi transmigrated, and she was completely stunned. When she suddenly heard Jiang Nuanzhi apologize, tears welled up in her big eyes and fell down her cheeks.
With a sob in her voice, she turned her head awkwardly: "Hmph! Baozhu doesn't want to talk to Mother, Baozhu wants to go home, Baozhu wants to find Brother!"
After saying this, her big eyes filled with even more grievance. Remembering that no one had played with her these past few days, she hugged the letter in her arms tightly and ran away.
Jiang Nuanzhi hurriedly hugged the little girl who was in a fit of anger, and only then did she realize that she didn't know when the little girl had become so strong.
Despite the girl's struggles, Jiang Nuanzhi was unable to hold her back.
It has to be said that, judging from the current situation, Dongzang's teaching has been quite good.
"I'm sorry, Mother was wrong. After Mother has sorted out this mess, Mother will take you to find your brother, okay?"
Baozhu's little body had stopped struggling, but she still had her back to Jiang Nuanzhi and wouldn't turn around to look at her.
Jiang Nuanzhi hugged the little girl: "Mother was a bit harsh just now because the palace isn't a good place. When I went there myself, I didn't even know how I could protect myself. The thought of our lovely little Baozhu being bullied in the palace made me sad, so I felt I couldn't let Baozhu go. I got agitated in a moment. But Mother has realized that it was wrong of her to be harsh with Baozhu. Will Mother change next time?"
"Mother."
Baozhu pouted, thought for a while, and then said, "Then Baozhu forgives Mother."
Seeing that the old man from the palace was already waiting in the distance, she immediately clenched her little hands nervously and looked at Jiang Nuanzhi expectantly: "Is Mother leaving?"
"Baozhu, Mother will really be back soon. If Mother isn't back by the time you go to sleep tonight, Baozhu will punish Mother, okay?"
Baozhu actually knew that her mother was going out. In the past, she would make a fuss about wanting her brother to stay with her, and her brother would say that he would have time to come and keep her company after he went to school. Her father would also say that he would come and keep her company after he finished his business, but in the end, neither of them would keep her company. They would just buy her food and send her away.
Her long eyelashes drooped with a hint of melancholy, but upon hearing Jiang Nuanzhi's words, she couldn't help but ask expectantly, "Mother, can Baozhu be punished however she wishes?"
Jiang Nuanzhi nodded: "Yes, as long as Mother can do it, Mother will definitely do it."
"If Mother comes home late, I want to sleep with her!"
Jiang Nuan was taken aback, not expecting that the little girl had thought about it for so long, and that was all she wanted.
"This isn't punishment. Mother just wants to spend quality time with Baozhu. No matter how early or late Mother comes home today, Mother will rest with you, okay?"
"Okay, okay!"
Baozhu was overjoyed, her voice rising sharply as if making a vow. Her eyes sparkled as she looked at Jiang Nuanzhi.
"Then Mother, go out now. Remember not to be bullied."
Jiang Nuanzhi looked at the soft, chubby little girl with bright, blinking eyes staring at her, and simply picked her up and the two of them walked out together.
Baozhu's little feet suddenly left the ground as she couldn't help but look at her mother. Then, in her mother's arms, she couldn't help but secretly curl the corners of her mouth into a smile.
"What's that in Baozhu's arms?"
Baozhu blinked her big eyes twice, then suddenly covered her mouth: "Oh! That's right, Mother, this is a letter from your brother! Uncle Chi's butler asked me to give it to you! Baozhu forgot!"
As she said this, she immediately took out the letters from her bosom, put one into her own pocket, and gave the other to Jiang Nuanzhi.
"This big one is for Mother, and this small one is for Baozhu."
As he spoke, he tucked his own into his arms again, then looked at Jiang Nuanzhi with pleading eyes.
Jiang Nuanzhi was surprised for a moment, and it took her a while to remember that Chi Heng's butler had come by earlier. Judging by the time, Ping'er's letter should have arrived by now. She should have finished her exams by now, right?
However, instead of opening the letter in front of Baozhu, he stuffed it into his bosom.
"Okay, Mother will put it away and look at it later."
As he spoke, he kissed Baozhu's little face.
Success brought a series of laughs from Baozhu.
The little girl couldn't help but hug Jiang Nuanzhi's neck, her eyes shining brightly.
"It's been a long time since I've seen Miss so happy." Dongzang couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement: "I thought Miss's eyes would only light up when she saw swords and spears."
"Huh? Master, Baozhu's eyes aren't green, they're black!"
Baozhu said with dissatisfaction!
Dong Cang shrugged and looked at Jiang Nuanzhi. Suddenly, everyone around them couldn't help but laugh.
Before long, they reached the door, and Baozhu reluctantly tugged at her sleeve.
Jiang Nuanzhi adjusted herself and then took Baozhu's hand even closer: "Mommy isn't home, Baozhu, you must take good care of yourself, okay? Otherwise, Mommy will be heartbroken. Linchun, you must take good care of my darling."
Lin Chun couldn't help but chuckle: "Don't worry, Master, I will definitely take good care of the young lady."
"Mother, be careful when you go to the palace. If anyone bullies you, you must make Master Dongzang beat him up!"
Baozhu's little face showed a hint of worry at this moment.
"Don't worry, Mother will rest with Baozhu when she gets back tonight. Mother will try her best to come back as soon as possible!"
"Mmm-hmm." Baozhu nodded, then shook her head: "Mother, don't work too hard. It's okay if it's later."
Seeing her like this, Jiang Nuanzhi's heart softened. She gently rubbed the little girl's now fair and tender face before walking out of the carriage.
"Wait, wait, madam, is this outfit alright? Your court dress for noblewomen has already been delivered to you. What do you think?"
Zhao Gonggong's voice came from behind. Seeing that Jiang Nuanzhi was about to get into the car, it would be too late to speak up if they didn't.
Jiang Nuanzhi spread her hands and glanced at her clothes: "What Eunuch Zhao said makes sense, but this imperial physician's robe is convenient for examining the emperor. After all, it's not convenient for court ladies to walk in front of the emperor, don't you think?"
Eunuch Zhao frowned, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.
Jiang Nuanzhi just smiled and said, "Don't worry, no matter what, we can't be absent from duty. His Majesty's health needs to be taken care of."
“You’re right,” Eunuch Zhao nodded hurriedly.
He then said to the carriage behind him, "Hurry up, prepare to escort the lady to the palace."
Jiang Nuanzhi's journey was not smooth. She had only been in the palace for a short while when she ran into an uninvited guest.
Clearly, the person dressed in court attire was waiting on her inevitable path.
"Are you Mrs. Li?"
"You are..." Jiang Nuanzhi smiled and nodded to the person in front of her without showing any emotion.
"I am Jiang Ren, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. How are you, Madam?" The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review in front of her looked to be in his thirties, with a rather refined appearance. He bowed his head politely and greeted Jiang Nuanzhi.
Jiang Nuanzhi's heart skipped a beat.
Dali Temple?
The Jiang family?
If I remember correctly, he was the one who investigated the real and fake princess incident.
So, was this person's journey to the palace today a coincidence or intentional?
(End of this chapter)
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