He must have heard these discussions, but he never took them to heart, always responding with a smile, only caring about the Crown Prince and completing his orders conscientiously.
Even I used to think that he was so tall but had no brains at all, and was confused by the prince's knowledge.
But now it seems that we all underestimated him. He has indeed endured humiliation and hardship over the years. First he poisoned the emperor, then eliminated the crown prince, thinking it was foolproof. But he never imagined that the late emperor's preferred choice was the seventh prince. He did so much, but in the end, it was all in vain.
Li Junyan nodded in agreement. "He really did get nothing out of his efforts. He was so angry that he even asked me to join him in dealing with the new emperor."
Madam Sheng became anxious upon hearing this. "Lezhi, you can't listen to him. Cooperating with him is like trying to get the skin of a tiger. Just look at what happened to the crown prince."
"I know, so I just refused. No—"
"But what?"
“This time, Xindi asked him to lead the troops with me. I came here first, and he is heading this way with a large army. He will definitely arrive within two days.
So, I think it would be better for Madam to stay away."
Everyone in the world knew that Concubine De had died in the fire and was even burned to ashes.
If the eldest prince found out that Concubine De was here, he would definitely use this as a bargaining chip to threaten her.
Li Junyan was not afraid of the eldest prince, but he did not want Concubine De to be involved in these matters.
Concubine De had been imprisoned in the palace for her entire life and finally gained her freedom. He sincerely hoped that she could live the rest of her life in peace.
Madam Sheng subconsciously frowned. "The new emperor actually let the eldest prince lead the troops with you. He's really keeping a close eye on the two of you! He knew you two had been at odds for years, so he deliberately let you lead the troops together just to keep you on guard against each other. This balancing act, this imperial mentality, is exactly the same as the previous emperor's. It seems he was indeed carefully cultivated by the previous emperor."
Li Junyan also laughed, "We think the same thing. I think so too."
Madam Sheng's eyebrows curved, but the next moment they turned worried. "I can avoid it, but where can I go?"
"Qianqian can send you directly to Xizhou. It's also my fiefdom and will be just as safe there. And Xu San will definitely take good care of you and Aunt Jin."
"I'm not worried about that." Madam Sheng waved her hand. "I just wanted to ask Aunt Jin to make some food for you. But if I leave now, you won't be able to eat."
"How can you not eat it? After you make it, just put it in the Goddess's Words. Qianqian will take it away when she sees it."
After hearing this, Mrs. Sheng suddenly understood.
"Yes! The goddess is omnipotent. Taking away food is a small matter. She can do it with just a few moves."
Having put her worries aside, Mrs. Sheng was no longer so conflicted about leaving.
"So when are we leaving?"
"The sooner the better. Pack your things today and I can send you over tomorrow morning."
"Okay, Lezhi, I have something else I want to discuss with you."
Seeing Madam Sheng's serious expression and tone, Li Junyan also sat up straight, "What's the matter?"
"I see you have run quite a few girls' schools. I've had a lot of free time, and I've read quite a few books before. I can read and write, and I can write poetry and songs, and I know a little arithmetic. I also want to go to the school and teach them to read and understand.
I heard that there are some women who are learning medicine. Aunt Jin is quite good at it. She knows how to make medicinal food to regulate the body, which is also very useful for ordinary people. She can also teach. What do you think?
"So that's what it is!" Li Junyan breathed a sigh of relief, his smile particularly bright. "Madam and Aunt Jin have such an idea. It's a blessing for those girls. In fact, there's no need to tell me. You can do it if you want."
"I still have to tell you this, it would be great if you agree.
In that case, let's have a meal together later, and then we'll pack up and go to Xizhou this afternoon. We'll finish packing tonight and go to class tomorrow. What do you think?"
Madam Sheng had never shown her emotions in the palace over the years, but when she said these words, her eyebrows were beaming, which showed how happy she was.
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