Chapter 296 What are you doing?
Gu Yuanjia patiently explained, "Our prince is a cautious person. Although he valued Jiang Hao when he was in Xizhou, he was wary of rebel leaders like him who had surrendered. Jiang Hao is not stupid, so he would naturally be able to detect it."
He told Yuzhu that in fact, when Jiang Hao was in Xizhou and had just killed the rebel leader Cao Jing and surrendered to the court, everyone advised Prince Chang'an not to trust the villain easily, and Gu Yuanjia also advised him.
But the King of Chang'an was more magnanimous than them, and he said, "When you employ someone, trust him; when you doubt him, don't employ him."
Gu Yuanjia knew that it was useless to say more, so he sent someone to investigate Jiang Hao's past privately.
The facts that were uncovered were quite unexpected.
Jiang Hao is indeed extremely cunning and cruel, but he said that Cao Jing was the murderer of his father. It is also true that he lurked beside Cao Jing and regarded the enemy as his father for so long just to wait for an opportunity to kill Cao Jing and avenge himself.
What’s amazing is that he not only took revenge, but also made great contributions.
After Cao Jing's death, so many rebels instantly became scattered. Cao Jing had more than a dozen adopted sons, all of whom were small rebel leaders, but only Jiang Hao was able to gather the remaining rebels and form a force that could not be ignored.
You have to know that the rebels were just some mountain bandits at first, and they would do anything to satisfy their selfish desires, such as burning, killing, looting, and so on. However, Jiang Hao was able to control his men well, enforce strict rules and not harm the elderly, the weak, women, and children. His military discipline was comparable to that of the Mo Yu Cavalry.
Jiang Hao can be regarded as a hero of the time.
He is only twenty-one years old and has a bright future.
Shao Feiyang and Jiang Hao were both talented generals who had made great military achievements at a very young age. Huo Zheng treated them the same way in official matters, but to be fair, he definitely preferred General Shao, who came from a military family and led the Mo Yunqi to Xizhou to repel the Xiling people.
After hearing this, Yuzhu was silent for a while.
Gu Yuanjia continued, "Jiang Hao knew he couldn't become the prince's confidant. After arriving in Beijing to receive his title, he was summoned by the emperor alone. He feared the emperor intended to recruit him for his own use. He wanted to use this opportunity to rise to prominence, but he didn't want to completely sever ties with the prince, so he made the clever move of marrying Song Wan'er."
For Jiang Hao, it was impossible for him to refuse the emperor's favor and stand on the side of Prince Chang'an at this time. Song Wan'er was the beloved sister of Princess Chang'an. If he married her, no matter how the situation changed over time, Prince Chang'an would not touch him, his brother-in-law.
At that time, Jiang Hao just needs to act according to the circumstances.
As for the old grudge between him and Song Wan'er, and how much of it played a role in this marriage, only Jiang Hao himself knew.
"Miaoqi?" Yuzhu looked at Gu Yuanjia for a long moment before speaking. "Wan'er had just reached adulthood. She could have continued to live a carefree life as a Song family girl, marrying a young hero she loved. But Jiang Hao's selfishness ruined her future! In your eyes, Jiang Hao's actions were for Miaoqi's benefit?"
Before Gu Yuanjia could speak, Yuzhu asked again, "Master Gu is seriously injured, yet he's still so picky and insists on having me take care of you. Could he be playing a similar game?"
"Yuzhu...hiss..."
Gu Yuanjia didn't expect Yuzhu to suddenly get angry. He wanted to sit up immediately, but the moment he moved, his wound was affected and he took a breath.
Seeing his handsome face turn pale, Yuzhu quickly reached out and held him down, "The imperial physician told you to stay in bed and rest, why are you moving around?"
Gu Yuanjia said palely: "How can Jiang Hao and I be the same?"
"What's the difference?" Yuzhu said, "Master Gu is better at weighing the pros and cons and calculating things step by step than him, isn't he?"
"Jade beads..."
Gu Yuanjia called out to her somewhat helplessly.
In the eyes of others, Yuzhu had long seen that he was a young man from a noble family and a man of worldly talent.
It's not wrong to say that he is used to weighing the pros and cons and is full of calculations.
Gu Yuanjia was unable to refute for a moment.
He could only say to Yuzhu, "You don't have to worry too much about Song Wan'er. As long as Prince Chang'an survives, Jiang Hao won't do anything to Song Wan'er."
Prince Chang'an will not fall, so Song Wan'er will be fine.
Yuzhu just looked at Gu Yuanjia without saying anything.
Gu Yuanjia also remained silent.
After a while, the maid brought the medicine.
Yuzhu fed Gu Yuanjia the medicine as before and left without saying anything.
Gu Yuanjia sighed secretly.
Yuzhu was so angry that she didn't know when she would pay attention to him.
Another sleepless night.
The next morning, Chunzhi and Huo Zheng took Xiaoxing back to the Mu Mansion.
When he was leaving, he happened to meet Jiang He who came to report: "Your Majesty, early this morning, the Emperor summoned Princess Xiling."
Huo Zheng said "hmm" to indicate that he understood.
Upon hearing this, Chunzhi said softly, "My father summoned Princess Xiling at this time, so he must be bringing up the marriage again."
"Let Fourth and Ninth Brother worry about it. They've watched the fun long enough."
Huo Zheng held Xiaoxinghui in one hand and Chunzhi in the other, walked out of the palace and got on the carriage.
Chunzhi thought about it and felt that since she had finally returned to her parents' home, there was really no need to worry about who Princess Xiling would marry, so she put the matter aside for the time being.
Lord Mu is on leave today, so he brought his unfinished official business back home and was busy in his study.
Chunzhi told her mother yesterday at the Song residence that she would go back to her parents' home to see them today, so Madam Mu ordered people to prepare early.
As soon as Chunzhi and Huo Zheng got off the carriage, they saw Madam Mu and a group of maids and servants waiting in front of the door.
The two sides exchanged greetings.
Madam Mu smiled and hugged Xiaoxing back, "This kid is sinking again."
Xiao Xing was very happy to see her grandmother. She reached out and played with the butterfly pearl hairpin on Madam Mu's temples.
The butterfly hairpin is made so lifelike that when you touch it, the butterfly will flutter.
Xiaoxing was quickly attracted by this 'new toy'.
Chunzhi smiled and said, "That's right. Mother will hold you for a while and then let the prince hold you. Don't get tired."
"How can you be tired holding your grandson?" Madam Mu said with a smile, "Don't stand outside, come in quickly."
"Okay." Chunzhi responded gently, and followed her mother into the house with Huo Zheng.
Xiao Xinghui played with the butterfly hairpin on Madam Mu's head while calling "Mom," saying, "Good, beautiful, give it to... give it to Mom."
As he said this, he wanted to pull it out and give it to Chunzhi.
Chunzhi quickly stepped forward and held Xiaoxinghui's hand, "That belongs to grandma, you can't take it."
Xiaoxing didn't know why he couldn't take it, and looked at his mother aggrievedly.
He just wanted to give all the beautiful things to his mother.
What did he do wrong?
"It looks good with Grandma, doesn't it?" Chunzhi said gently, "Beautiful things don't have to be held in your hands."
Xiao Xinghui didn't quite understand what his mother meant, but since his mother didn't like him pulling out the hairpins on his grandmother's head, he stopped.
The little butterfly is shiny and can fly. It’s so fun.
Huo Zheng walked aside and watched Chunzhi and Xiaoxinghui talking in soft voices. Even though the weather was bad today and there were dark clouds overhead, it could not dispel his cheerful mood.
Madam Mu carried Xiaoxing back to talk to Chunzhi for a while, then she remembered that Mu Qingshan was busy with official business in his study. She said to Huo Zheng, "The master was busy with official business and didn't come out to greet you. I hope Your Highness will forgive me..."
Before he finished speaking, the servant in front came quickly, bowed to the few people, and said respectfully: "Master, please move to the study."
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