"Jiang Chao, what do you mean?" Huang Lao Er frowned. "You want to collude with Gan Dan?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chao did not refute it.
Seeing this, Jiang Nuan seemed to understand something. "You want to have another way out?"
“That’s right,” Jiang Chao explained. “The Great Zhou is the domain of the Ji family. If the Jiang and Huang families become more and more powerful, the Emperor cannot tolerate it indefinitely. Even if he could, his son could not.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan sighed.
This is a very real problem. At this moment, I am just like the Alleghen family, a thorn in the side of the Ji family.
However, the Great Zhou is currently beset by internal and external troubles and has not yet experienced any conflicts.
However, no one is sure how long this situation will last.
After a long silence, Jiang Nuan slowly spoke, "There's no need to worry so much about things that haven't happened yet."
“But,” Jiang Chao retorted, “if we don’t make any preparations, won’t it be too late when things happen?”
These words left everyone speechless.
Even knowing that Jiang Chao's ideas were somewhat extreme, Jiang Nuan didn't know where to begin to persuade him. Deep down, she had these worries, but she was confident in her own strength and felt that she could protect her family.
However, there is still one problem we must face: she will inevitably leave in the future.
Therefore, the Jiang and Huang families must be properly settled.
“I think,” Xie said weakly, “that is, no matter what, it is best for the people to end the war without firing a single shot.”
A war can indeed accumulate considerable merit, but when these merits are built on blood and lives, they feel particularly heavy.
Hearing her daughter-in-law say the same thing, Jiang Nuan fell into deep thought. "Let me think about it some more."
“If Mother agrees, that’s fine,” Huang Lao Er compromised, “but we must make sure that Gan Dan will never pose a threat to the Great Zhou again.”
After saying that, he immediately turned his face away.
Having been in Northwest China for quite some time, I am well aware of how many people there have suffered persecution at the hands of the Gandan. To be able to say this is already the limit of my ability.
If he didn't want to sacrifice the lives of his soldiers, he would have preferred to lead his men directly to the desert and drive everyone back to the desert.
"Um."
After discussing it, Jiang Nuan and Xie Shi left together.
No sooner had the two left than Yang Qing, having received the news, rushed over, asking, "Huang Shu, Jiang Chao, where is the Lady Protector of the Nation?"
"She went back with my wife."
"Then I'll go..." to find her.
Before she could finish speaking, Jiang Chao interrupted her, saying, "Auntie has traveled a long way back and is exhausted. General, let's talk about it tomorrow."
These words made Yang Qing somewhat unhappy.
Why be so sentimental at a time of life and death?
She pursed her lips, then finally nodded, "Alright, I will visit again tomorrow."
After saying that, he left hurriedly with a pale face.
"Jiang Chao," Huang Lao Er said, somewhat displeased with his attitude, "you're our boss, can't you be a little nicer?"
"Where was my attitude bad?" Jiang Chao snorted coldly. "When my aunt came back from Gandan, I didn't see him ask once if she was injured or wronged. What, just because he's so capable, does that mean he should work himself to death for the Great Zhou?"
This is what Jiang Chao dislikes most about Yang Qing: he always takes it for granted that all the difficulties of the Great Zhou are pushed onto them, and he feels it's wrong if they are even a little slow to react.
On what grounds?
If the Ji family can't even protect their own kingdom, what business is it of these outsiders?
Helping is a favor, not an obligation, much less a responsibility.
It was precisely because of Yang Qing's performance that Jiang Chao became increasingly distrustful of the Great Zhou.
"Why are you so agitated?" Huang Lao Er rubbed his nose. "I was just saying it offhand. The situation is still unclear, so it's better to avoid trouble."
Huang Lao Er was terrified of Jiang Chao. He was like a powder keg, and would lose his temper if he said the wrong thing.
"That's why they've become increasingly demanding!"
"You can't say that, they didn't do anything too outrageous."
"I can't be bothered to talk to you."
Jiang Chao snorted coldly and left.
Although Huang Shu didn't show it, he was also dissatisfied with Yang Qing.
No one wants to be presumed to be bound by so-called righteousness.
On the other hand, Xie kept pestering Jiang Nuan, which was a real headache.
"Jiaojiao, I'm not leaving today, you don't need to keep watching me."
"Does Mother mean she'll leave tomorrow?"
“There are still matters to be dealt with in Gandan, so I need to go back. Besides, I must give the eldest princess an answer no matter what, right?”
Jiang Nuan didn't really want to go back, but there was nothing she could do.
To be honest, the thought of the eldest princess made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
"I'm going too!"
“No,” Jiang Nuan refused without hesitation. “Gandan is too dangerous. You should stay here.”
“It’s precisely because it’s dangerous that we have to go,” Xie said with a dissatisfaction. “With me here, Mother can at least have an easier time.”
Although she's not very capable, she can always help out, at the very least she can keep her mother-in-law entertained. Why can't she come along?
“It just won’t work,” Jiang Nuan said with unusual firmness, thinking of the eldest princess. “Fine, I’ll go back now!”
Otherwise, I might succumb to my daughter-in-law's coquettishness and actually bring her over, at which point I'd be utterly humiliated.
"No, please!" Madam Xie quickly pulled her back. "Mother has just returned. Why are you in such a hurry? I won't go."
Xie's tone was very resentful.
She really couldn't understand why her mother-in-law wouldn't let her go with them, since she wasn't a burden.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan's mood immediately brightened. "That's good."
"mother!"
Madam Xie stomped her foot in anger, "You really don't want me to come along?"
“Of course not,” Jiang Nuan reassured her agitated daughter-in-law. “Gandan’s conditions are truly harsh, and you don’t speak the language there, so you’ll find it very difficult to get used to.”
"I'm not afraid."
“I’m scared,” Jiang Nuan patted her head. “Be good, stay with your husband in the Northwest and wait for my good news.”
"Alright!"
Xie reluctantly agreed, knowing she couldn't change Jiang Nuan's mind, and became sullen.
Jiang Nuan simply pretended not to see it.
At this moment, she was very conflicted about how to face the eldest princess.
Wolong Village!
Xiao Wu misses his mother a little.
"Master, why hasn't Mother come back yet? It's been almost a month."
“Even Master doesn’t know,” Doctor Gu said, looking troubled. “He must be held back by something.”
When will you be back?
“We’ll talk about that later,” Doctor Gu decisively changed the subject. “Last time we talked about the floating pulse, this time we’ll talk about the deep pulse.”
"oh!"
Xiao Wu still seemed a bit listless.
Seeing this, Doctor Gu felt very uncomfortable.
My own little apprentice is only seven years old. His mother has been gone for a month, so it's understandable.
After pondering for a moment, he went to find Mrs. Jin with a dark expression.
"Dr. Gu, what brings you here?"
"Has Lady Jiang replied saying when she will return?"
"Mother didn't reply. Only my second sister-in-law sent a letter saying that everything was fine and not to worry."
"Okay, I understand. You can continue with your work."
After saying this, the old doctor left with his hands behind his back.
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