"There's one more thing," after much deliberation, An San decided to no longer conceal it, "Qin Chun's assassination attempt was to plot for the throne."
"Plotting for the throne?" Jiang Nuan's eyes widened. "What does the throne have to do with him?"
How could it possibly be the turn of a third-rank general to usurp the throne?
"Is that so..."
An San approached Jiang Nuan and quickly explained in a voice only the two of them could hear.
After listening, Jiang Nuan immediately thought of two words: "Amazing!"
This Qin family is truly capable; wherever she goes, she can wreak havoc on a group of people, and few can escape her clutches.
In comparison, Jiang Nuan was surprised to find that her eldest nephew had the best result.
Wu Yuan was beheaded by the imperial court, and the entire Qingfeng Temple was destroyed.
The former crown prince died of anger because of this cuckoldry.
Qin Chun suffered an even worse fate; his entire clan of nine generations had failed to escape, and his ancestral graves had been dug up and exposed to the scorching sun.
"And then?" Jiang Nuan's eyes were subtle. "Was His Majesty able to tolerate her living?"
“Of course not,” An San said, somewhat embarrassed. “She was thrown into the Imperial Prison by the Emperor and thrown with a dozen or so thugs who had been imprisoned for years, where she was tortured to death…”
An San couldn't continue.
As a bodyguard, I don't see anything wrong with this approach, but there are certain offensive things I can't say to my master.
A dozen or so thugs who had been imprisoned for several years...
"All men?"
Although Jiang Nuan's tone was questioning, she was very certain in her heart.
"right!"
"These days, people really are... vengeful!"
However, it's no wonder that someone who dared to cuckold the royal family was retaliated against in this way.
Jiang Nuan couldn't help but click her tongue twice.
She thought about everyone she had ever met and heard of, and realized that in both her lives combined, she had never encountered anyone with such audacity.
It's a pity that such a cunning and shrewd person went astray. Thinking about it carefully, those people in the Qin family really deserve to die. They forced such a good child into this state.
"And then?" Jiang Nuan asked with certainty. "They probably won't give up so easily now."
"Later," An San said after a long silence, his voice low, "His Majesty buried her together with the late Crown Prince."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan immediately choked on her saliva, coughing several times before recovering. "Bury Qin Shi and the late Crown Prince together?"
"It should still be treated as a prince and princess."
"What kind of crazy move is this?"
She thought Ji Xuan would grind Qin Shi to dust and leave her no peace, but now...
I really can't figure it out.
Upon hearing this, An San cleared his throat before explaining in a voice so low it was almost inaudible, "His Majesty hates the Qin family to the core, but he also hates the late Crown Prince to the bone, only because of the Ji family's ancestral rule against bloodshed..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan immediately understood.
He then explained why Ji Xuan had brought Lady Qin to the capital.
After figuring it out, Jiang Nuan was truly impressed. "As expected of the emperor, he has truly remarkable methods."
The former crown prince was angered to death by Qin Shi and had to face her for eternity. If he had consciousness, would he have jumped out of his skin in anger?
An San dared not accept this.
There are some things that the master can say, but he cannot.
Just as she was about to change the subject, she suddenly saw two figures in the distance. Upon closer inspection, she immediately stopped in her tracks. "Madam, the people in front look like His Majesty and Chief Eunuch Qi."
"His Majesty?" Jiang Nuan asked somewhat guiltily, "What is he doing here?"
You just finished talking badly about someone and then you see the person in question. Could things get any more coincidental?
"I don't know either."
"Keep moving forward and let things take their natural course."
She couldn't quite figure out what Ji Xuan was thinking.
The compensation was received yesterday, so what's the point of coming again today?
Seeing the two approaching from afar, Qi Yong said, "Master, the Lady Protector of the Nation has arrived."
"You've arrived?"
Ji Xuan's usually composed face showed signs of inner turmoil and struggle.
After a moment, he spoke awkwardly, "I haven't thought of what to say yet."
"My lord, don't worry. Just say a few words. As long as you are sincere, the Lady Protector of the Nation won't care about these things."
"real?"
“This servant never lies to her master.”
"You're so smooth-talking, I'll trust you this once."
"Your Majesty is wise."
After saying that, he led Ji Xuan to greet them.
"Your Majesty, Qi Yong," Jiang Nuan greeted with a smile, "What a coincidence, you're also leaving the city?"
“This is no coincidence,” Qi Yong said, getting straight to the point. “Madam, the master has been waiting for you here for a long time and has something he wants to say to you.”
"You have something to say to me?"
Jiang Nuan noticed their wet clothes and her expression became subtle. "What orders does Your Majesty have?"
"Madam, you have misunderstood. Master has come here specifically to apologize."
“Qi Yong is right,” Ji Xuan said after taking a deep breath. “Lady Jiang, I apologize to you.”
The tone was solemn, and the attitude was sincere.
"Your Majesty is joking," Jiang Nuan said with a smile, unsure of what the two were up to. "You have done nothing wrong."
“It was indeed my fault this time,” Ji Xuan said, his voice lowering slightly as he pursed his lips. “My lady has saved me from danger several times, yet she has been treated like this. It is only right that I am angry.”
He paused for a moment, then said forlornly, "It's alright, I will show my sincerity to my wife, and time will prove everything."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan's eyes flickered slightly.
He carefully examined Ji Xuan, then meticulously analyzed the truthfulness of her words. After a long while, he smiled faintly and said, "I'm waiting for you to prove it!"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan looked up in surprise, "Is this really true?"
"really."
Looking up, he saw the sun had already risen, and immediately waved to An San, "Let's go, time has stopped."
“Yes, Your Majesty,” An San said, then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ji Xuan. “Your Majesty, I take my leave.”
"Be careful on the road!"
After saying that, he watched the two leave until they were out of sight, then he slightly withdrew his gaze.
"This servant knew that the Lady Protector of the Nation was generous."
"Is that all?" Ji Xuan's tone was filled with surprise and doubt.
"Yes, the Lady Protector of the Nation has already let this matter rest."
“But,” Ji Xuan said somewhat uneasyly, “I only said a few words casually, and didn’t make many promises.”
“That’s not important,” Qi Yong explained with a smile. “The Lady Protector of the Nation has already seen your sincerity and is willing to give you a chance.”
At this point, Qi Yong was filled with emotion.
Although the world is full of people like myself who hold grudges, there are also many open-minded and magnanimous gentlemen.
I used to think these people were just pretending to look down on me, but now I'm suddenly shocked to realize that I was being petty and misunderstood them.
There are so many people in the world, and their personalities are all different. There are those with darkness and those with light.
"Too."
Seeing this, Qi Yong advised again, "Your Majesty, the Lady Protector of the Nation may seem easy to talk to, but she is actually very perceptive and sees everything clearly. Even the deepest affection will fade if worn down too much. You should be careful in the future."
“I understand,” Ji Xuan couldn’t help but glare at Qi Yong. “Qi Yong, do you think I’m a three-year-old child?”
Making this mistake once is embarrassing enough; he doesn't want to make it a second time.
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