Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan lowered her head awkwardly.
The reason her relationship didn't escalate into a fatal incident was because she was too physically weak.
“Before,” Jiang Nuan coughed awkwardly, “it was my fault.”
After saying that, he immediately turned his face away.
I shouldn't have asked that question; it was so embarrassing.
Suddenly, the atmosphere became strange.
“Mother,” after a moment, Jin Shi glanced at Jiang Nuan cautiously, hesitated for a while before speaking, “My father asked me to ask if we can let them settle down here when we build the village in the future.”
"Register your household?" Jiang Nuan frowned slightly. "Only your father?"
"Five families, including Uncle Qiushan and the others."
What are the requirements for the house and land?
“Father didn’t say that.”
"Okay, I understand. I'll get back to you in a couple of days."
"Um!"
After saying this, Jiang Nuan went to the back room to find Old Lady Jiang.
"Mother, do you really not want to move out?"
"We're not moving. We've lived here for generations, and we're used to it."
“The Jin family will be settling here together, along with several other families. I’m ready to agree.”
"Why did you agree to this?" Old Mrs. Jiang strongly disagreed. "There are fewer people in the first few decades. Once Da Niu and his family can start their own families, the whole village will be established. If we let these people settle down here, wouldn't that be giving away benefits for nothing?"
Hearing this, Jiang Nuan lowered her eyes and said, "Since you've already agreed, why don't you move here too?"
If we can't get along in the future, we can just move out.
Anyway, as long as you have money and land, it doesn't matter where you live.
“I’ll discuss it with your father,” Grandma Jiang said hesitantly, “but I don’t know if he will agree.”
"What about you, Mother?"
"Me?" Grandma Jiang smiled. "I'm too old to move around much, but it's good to live with you all, so I won't have to worry about it all the time. I'll think about it some more."
"What are you still hesitating for, Mother?" Jiang Nuan continued to persuade her. "Jiangjia Village is indeed the root of the Jiang family, but with so many people, things get complicated, and our family is becoming increasingly small. Are you really sure you want to stay here?"
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Jiang's eyelids began to twitch. "You brat, what do you mean by 'the family is getting thinner and thinner'? There's still Jiang Chao. If he has a few more children, there will be more."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan shrugged, "Does Mother think that's possible?"
Upon hearing this, the old woman froze instantly, looking helpless and desperate, like a hen being choked.
"No, I need to have a serious talk with your father."
After saying this, he left in a hurry without waiting for his daughter's reaction.
"Old man, let's move."
"What moving?" Old Master Jiang was enjoying a puff of his pipe, his eyes still closed.
"That thing Jiang Chao mentioned last time," Grandma Huang reminded me, "I've thought about it again, so I might as well bring it up."
“We already agreed not to move,” the old man slowly sat up, “What’s going on now?”
“That Jiang Chao is a real scoundrel. What if he really doesn’t get married? What will he do when he gets old? He should move out and live next to his daughter so that Da Niu and Er Niu can take care of him. If he stays in Jiang Family Village, who knows how many people will be waiting to take advantage of him. They would only wish for him to die. How could they possibly take care of him?”
Upon hearing this, Old Master Jiang was taken aback, frowned, and took a deep drag on his cigarette. "This is indeed a problem!"
It is still a major problem that cannot be ignored.
After a short while, he let out a breath and made a decision, "Move, we'll move as soon as the village is built."
"Clan chief, do you want to try to persuade him again?" Old Mrs. Jiang said earnestly. "As the old saying goes, you can't put all your eggs in one basket. Jiang Family Village is not a safe place either. If he is unwilling to move, it would be better to move his youngest son out instead."
"I'm afraid he'll be reluctant to part with it," Old Man Jiang couldn't help but sigh softly. "I'll discuss it with him again later."
"Give them a good talking-to; they might be a way out someday."
"Um!"
In the backyard, just as Jiang Nuan was starting to figure out the formation, she looked up and saw a man in black suddenly appear in front of her.
After looking me over curiously, Jiang Nuan asked suspiciously, "Have you been spying on me these past few days?"
"Please forgive me, Madam. I was only doing this to protect your safety."
"Is there anything wrong?"
"My lord is leaving tomorrow. Has he asked me to inquire whether he has any instructions for you?"
"Ji Xuan is leaving tomorrow?" Jiang Nuan exclaimed happily, "So the remnants of the former crown prince have been wiped out?"
The guard did not answer.
Jiang Nuan didn't pay any attention and repeated, "Are you sure Ji Xuan will really leave tomorrow?"
"Words spoken with absolute certainty cannot be lied about."
"That's great," Jiang Nuan said, feeling much more relaxed. "Wait a minute, I'll go get some things."
She walked back to her room with light steps, and a moment later came out carrying a lacquered red wooden box, which she handed to the guard. "Give this to your master after he sets off. Note that it must be after he sets off."
Upon hearing this, the guard hesitated before replying, "Your subordinate will obey your orders, Master."
“Never mind then,” Jiang Nuan said, taking back the box she had just given away. “I’ll have someone send it back to him after he returns to the capital.”
Seeing this, the guards became conflicted.
He had a feeling that the contents of the box were extremely important and could not be lost.
After a fierce internal struggle, he finally gritted his teeth and agreed, "If Master asks, I will say it was Madam's instruction."
“Fine,” Jiang Nuan warned, “If you hand it over beforehand, you’re dead.”
"I understand. Is there anything else you wish to instruct, Madam?"
"No," Jiang Nuan said, wishing Ji Xuan would disappear immediately, she was overjoyed. "You should leave now."
"Yes," the guard said, bowing. "I will leave today and will send over a batch of government slaves later. Please do not be alarmed, Madam."
After saying this, the guard left immediately.
"Government slaves?" Jiang Nuan pondered. "They're a real lifesaver. Now we don't need to hire anyone."
Not far from the Huang family's pharmacy, Ji Xuan leisurely sipped her tea.
"Your Majesty, the luggage has been packed and we can depart at dawn tomorrow."
"Um."
"Also," Qi Yong hesitated, "Meiyu and Qin both want to see you."
"What do you want to see me for?" Ji Xuan's eyes flickered with a faint ripple. "Didn't you make proper arrangements for them?"
"I'm innocent," Qi Yong said, feeling wronged. "Qin Shi has been treated to the best food and drink, almost to the point of sending her to the late Crown Prince. Mei Yu hasn't been mistreated either. I arranged for her to be the adopted daughter of a prefect, and we're already inquiring about marriage arrangements."
Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan smiled knowingly.
"Since you're so eager to meet the Emperor, then let's have a meeting."
That way we'll know what those two are up to!
"This servant obeys the decree!"
Not long after, Qi Yong arrived with two people.
Although Ji Xuan knew everything about Mei Yu, she had never seen her before, and her breath caught in her throat the moment she saw her.
After a moment, Ji Xuan regained her composure, calmly picked up her cup and drank her tea, then slowly asked, "Why must you see me?"
Qin was terrified. She didn't know that the person behind Meiyu was actually the emperor of a country. She forced herself to kneel down and tremblingly greeted the emperor, "This humble woman greets Your Majesty."
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