Upon hearing this, the old lady immediately felt helpless.
"Old man, can't you just hide at home all day? Can't you be a little more responsible? This isn't something you can solve by hiding!"
Although the old lady did not understand the profound truths, she knew that if her family was truly targeted, the Emperor would not let it go so easily.
Just like that piece of fatty meat, even if it's hanging from the rafters, cats will follow the smell.
When something like this happens, you should beat the cat to death with a stick. Even if you don't kill it, you should let it know that even if it's juicy and fatty, it's not something it can covet, and it'll gnaw on your teeth.
Jiang Nuan had no idea that the old lady had such a cruel idea.
Upon hearing this, she immediately nodded in agreement, "Mother is right, hiding is useless."
"What should we do then?" Huang Xiaosan asked anxiously. "Are we just going to break up with them?"
After all, he is the ruler of a country. Wouldn't it be inappropriate for him to do this?
"Idiot," Jiang Chao was speechless, and pointed directly at Huang Xiaosan, asking, "Auntie, did he forget his brain in your belly when he was born?"
There is absolutely no political sensitivity.
Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaosan was not angry at all; instead, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, that's good!"
The thought of falling out with the king of a country was enough to make Huang Xiaosan nervously swallow, even though he knew his own mother's abilities very well.
Seeing this, Jiang Chao couldn't help but shake his head, "If Aunt really intended to do this, she wouldn't have agreed to His Majesty's request to send Second Brother to the Northwest."
“Of course I know that,” Huang Xiaosan said indignantly, “It’s just that it’s a very important matter, and I’m afraid things will get out of control, which is why I’m so nervous.”
"Don't worry, it won't be like that for at least two years," Jiang Chao said confidently. "His Majesty is ambitious, but that's precisely why he's more wary of us and won't go too far!"
“Jiang Chao is right,” Jiang Nuan sighed softly. “This matter can be considered a test from His Majesty for our family. You should all be aware of it.”
"Aunt, if that's the case, why did you agree so easily?"
“Even if we drag it out, the outcome won’t change,” Jiang Nuan said seriously. “Since we’re not planning to break off relations for now, let’s not let the relationship develop any cracks. What happens in the future is a matter for the future.”
She's not stupid. If she were to show hostility and defensiveness now, wouldn't that be blatantly telling Ji Xuan to be wary of the Huang family?
"In the end, our family's power is still too weak," the old lady sighed. "If we were like that Qin Chun, would he dare to bully people like this?"
"Grandma, who is Qin Chun?"
“A rebel leader,” the old woman’s eyes darkened, “almost killed the current emperor…”
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance and immediately realized that what was happening in the capital was even more exciting than they had imagined.
“Don’t worry too much about this. Regardless of whether His Majesty comes or not, the Second Prince is going to the Northwest.” Sensing the increasingly somber atmosphere, Jiang Nuan revealed a hint of secrecy, “The Great Zhou is facing a calamity. No one can easily avoid it. If we want to get through it smoothly, we can only face it head-on.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chao and Huang Xiaosan were completely bewildered.
"Mother, what do you mean?"
Huang Xiaosan felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at his unfathomable mother.
"Don't ask so many questions," Jiang Nuan didn't want to explain further. "Just listen to my arrangements."
Although Jiang Nuan had some issues with Ji Xuan, she knew that now was not the time to throw a tantrum.
Just like when they eliminated the powerful families, it was originally just a minor matter, but it snowballed like dominoes, almost dragging the entire Great Zhou Dynasty down with it.
Jiang Nuan had a premonition that the Northwest would be the same.
If something unexpected really happens, all the merit I've used to stabilize the situation will be wasted.
"Okay then!"
After saying that, Huang Xiaosan dejectedly retreated to the side.
He thought about his business, and what he feared most was that the world would be in turmoil.
"Aunt," Jiang Chao said with a serious expression, "what should we prepare?"
“No need, just do what you need to do,” Jiang Nuan paused, then said meaningfully, “If you’re not confident you can strike with one blow, don’t show your claws to others.”
After saying this, he greeted the two elders and left.
“Listen to your mother,” the old lady said, though she was worried but didn’t know what to do, so she decided to stop worrying. “Go back and rest first. After you see your mother off tomorrow, we’ll discuss opening the embroidery shop.”
"become!"
The Lady Protector's Mansion has many courtyards. Jiang Chao wanted to have one by herself, but Huang Xiaosan refused and shamelessly squeezed in with her.
After washing up and taking a shower, I dried my hair and found Jiang Chao.
"What do you think about what happened today?" As he spoke, he pulled at his wound and couldn't help but gasp, complaining, "That old lady was really ruthless. I even suspect we were adopted from outside."
The key point is that he was beaten up unjustly.
It makes one think that the old lady was just using an excuse to beat someone up because of something that hadn't even happened yet.
"What else can we look at it from?" Jiang Chao shook his head. "Don't overthink it. Just do what you need to do."
As he said this, Jiang Chao's eyes began to darken.
Even the emperor cannot bully people at will!
The Huang family may indeed lack a strong foundation, but that doesn't mean it will always be that way.
What does that mean?
"It means I'm going to the Northwest with my second brother!"
"Huh?" Huang Xiaosan's towel immediately fell to the ground. "What are you going to do?"
"Idiot!" Jiang Chao scoffed. "What can you do on the battlefield?"
“I just don’t understand,” Huang Xiaosan explained, “knowing that the government is using our family, why are you still so eager to get involved?”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chao did not reply, but his gaze toward Huang Xiaosan became even more contemptuous.
"You don't appreciate kindness," Huang Xiaosan said angrily. "If you weren't a brother, nobody would care about you!"
He snorted coldly and stormed off.
After Huang Xiaosan left, Jiang Chao clicked his tongue twice, "A child who hasn't grown up yet."
So what if I'm being used? As long as I have the opportunity to grow, that's enough.
The Northwest will surely gather the best soldiers of the Great Zhou in the future. If we can infiltrate even a small part of it, even if they want to attack us now, they will have to think twice.
Since arriving in the capital, Jiang Nuan has become more cautious.
Whenever a family gathers together, even just to chat, they will set up a protective barrier to separate them.
Therefore, although Ji Xuan knew that the group was discussing important matters, she did not know the specifics.
Upon hearing the report from the secret guard, Qi Yong's eyes darkened. "The methods of the Lady Protector of the Nation are indeed mysterious and unpredictable."
After saying that, a sense of relief rose in my heart.
Fortunately, this person wasn't an enemy, otherwise it would have been really hard to sleep.
In contrast to Qi Yong, Ji Xuan's expression was exceptionally grave. "Such methods are indeed extraordinary!"
At this moment, Ji Xuan was already beginning to regret her actions.
He really shouldn't have acted so impulsively. The relationship he had worked so hard to maintain was strained by just one action today.
It's really not worth it!
"Qi Yong, go to my private treasury and see what's there. Pick out a few good items and send them to the Lady Protector's residence. Also, inform all civil and military officials that we will send off the Lady Protector tomorrow."
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