Chapter 55: Taking credit
Jiang Yuzhu was tired and didn't want to bother with Xie Zhao anymore.
However, Xie Zhao obviously didn't want to let her go. He raised a slight arc at the corner of his lips and asked, "In fact, there is another most real reason."
"What's the reason?"
Jiang Yuzhu was about to leave but stopped out of curiosity.
Xie Zhao did not hide it: "Although my family is wealthy, we cannot afford to support a second child."
After Wei Jing came in, she still spent Xie Zhao's money.
Xie Zhao spoke seriously and found it very interesting to tease Jiang Yuzhu.
It obviously sounds absurd, but Jiang Yuzhu couldn't help but believe it!
"Xie Zhao, are you blaming me for spending your money?"
Jiang Yuzhu was very angry and was about to argue with Xie Zhao.
She has been alone in an empty house for three years. How can the time she has spent be compensated by a little money?
The original owner spent her own dowry, and it was only after Jiang Yuzhu entered the book that she started spending Xie Zhao's money.
If Xie Zhaoruo is so unreasonable, Jiang Yuzhu will have to figure out the compensation she deserves.
"Yuzhu, you misunderstood your husband."
Xie Zhao took out a willow leaf jade pendant from his arms and handed it to Jiang Yuzhu.
"This is not the property of the Xie family but my husband's private property. It is deposited regularly into Wantong Bank every year. The jade pendant is the voucher for withdrawing money."
The words "Yuanhe" are engraved on the jade pendant, representing Xie Zhao's identity.
From now on, the voucher will be in Jiang Yuzhu's hands and she can use it as she pleases.
Jiang Yuzhu's eyes flashed. Is there such a good thing?
Money makes the world go round. Jiang Yuzhu was overjoyed, but she tried to suppress her joy and asked in a serious tone, "How much silver is there?"
"I haven't checked it, but there must be hundreds of thousands of taels."
Jiang Yuzhu was very satisfied with the number Xie Zhao said. He thought it was reliable to bribe her with money.
"Master, if you have any troubles in the future, just tell me. We are husband and wife, and we should share the joys and sorrows."
Jiang Yuzhu's attitude changed 180 degrees. She had to wear such a precious token around her neck.
Seeing this, Xie Zhao took the initiative to step forward to help.
Not far away, the people standing and watching were deeply shocked by this scene.
Xie Zhao and Jiang Yuzhu are showing their affection to the point where they don't care about other people around them?
Soon someone reported this scene to Wei Jing. Wei Jing took a deep breath. Jiang Yuzhu thought she would just let it go. It was impossible. She would not give up!
Before dinner, Wei Jing happened to meet Jiang Yuzhu.
Wei Jing felt extremely upset after making a fool of herself today.
Unexpectedly, the Wei family did not blame her, and Dad said he would find a way to make this happen.
At worst, he would sacrifice his reputation. As long as the Empress Dowager and the Emperor gave the order, Xie Zhao would have to obey even if he refused.
"Jiang Yuzhu, don't be happy too soon!"
Without outsiders around, Wei Jing revealed her sarcasm and harshness. Over the years, there was nothing she wanted that she couldn't get, and Xie Zhao was no exception.
Jiang Yuzhu yawned. "What are you talking about, Miss Wei? A married woman should obey her husband. You can just call me Madam Xie. It's not polite to call me by my full name."
Wei Jing was so angry that her scalp was numb, but she had no way to refute.
Faced with provocation, Jiang Yuzhu seemed indifferent.
Wei Jing likes to do small things behind the scenes. Before finding out the cause of Zhang Wanyi's death, Jiang Yuzhu will not alert her.
When the lights were turned on, the sky became dim.
The hunting officials returned with a large amount of prey.
Xiao Shelong was very pleased. He rewarded all civil and military officials with a full lamb banquet and sent people to light a bonfire.
The Emperor and the Empress Dowager led the team, with officials and their families each occupying half of the circle.
As the sound of stringed instruments rang out, the beautiful dancers in the palace appeared.
The dancer has a hot body, wearing an embroidered and hollowed-out purple top and a long skirt that trails on the ground.
Her waist was covered with tassels, and her slender waist was faintly visible as she danced. The dancer boldly flirted with the official.
The songs and dances were so exciting that some girls were too conservative to watch and they lowered their heads shyly.
The dancer's figure was as graceful as a snake, with a certain charm, and the officials present could not take their eyes off her.
Jiang Yuzhu looked at him for a while, then moved her gaze to Xie Zhao. She wondered if the cold and abstinent Lord Xie had been bewitched?
Xie Zhao seemed to be concentrating, but in fact he was distracted.
He sensed an inquiring gaze, turned his head slightly, raised his glass, and responded to Jiang Yuzhu.
The Queen Mother saw this and laughed, "Yuzhu, you are wrong. Lord Xie was just watching the singing and dancing, and he didn't do anything. Is it necessary to watch him so strictly?"
Jiang Yuzhu didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and responded with two awkward laughs.
Then, she shifted her gaze and dared not look at Xie Zhao again, for she was afraid that this guy would do something weird again.
At this moment, the situation suddenly changed.
The two leading dancers suddenly pulled out the hairpins from their heads, looked at each other, and ran towards the emperor and the queen mother separately: "You bastard of the Great Qi, give me your life!"
The two men's figures were like a gust of wind, and the Queen Mother was caught off guard, and her face lost all color.
Jiang Yuzhu had been reminded by Shen Zhilan in advance, so she remained calm.
There is only one assassin here, and the only way to stay safe is to stay away from the Queen Mother.
At the critical moment, Jiang Yuzhu winked at her mother Chen and her elder sister-in-law, suggesting that they should save their lives as soon as possible.
"Quick, protect the Queen Mother!"
Jiang Yuzhu shouted and was about to run away when someone kicked her. Jiang Yuzhu was tripped by her dress and happened to fall next to the empress dowager.
At this time, the assassin had already approached the Queen Mother.
Seeing this, Wei Jing knew that her chance had come.
Only by giving up and gaining can you get what you want!
Wei Jing bit her lip and rushed directly to the Queen Mother, trying to block the knife with her body. If she was rewarded for saving the emperor, she would ask the Queen Mother for marriage and she would have a chance to marry Xie Zhao.
Jiang Yuzhu climbed up swiftly, and was slightly surprised to see Wei Jing rushing towards her.
Wei Jing is so cruel that she dares to bet her life!
I'm sorry then!
Jiang Yuzhu assessed the situation and rushed to protect the Queen Mother before Wei Jing to grab the credit. She was serious about it!
Not only do they rob, but they also shout a few times to remind everyone and show their loyalty.
"My Queen Mother, I will not allow anyone to hurt you!"
After saying this, Jiang Yuzhu acted panicked, but for the empress dowager's safety, she still rushed to the front.
The Queen Mother was quite moved when she saw this.
“Puff…”
The hairpin pierced into Wei Jing's collarbone, and Wei Jing felt a chill in her heart.
He was clearly defending for the Queen Mother, so why did he appear in front of Jiang Yuzhu?
Wei Jing becomes the first line of defense for the assassins to kill the Queen Mother.
Jiang Yuzhu wasn't hurt at all and got a great bargain for nothing.
Wei Jing really wanted to curse the Jiang family for being so shameless, but she was too weak to speak and soon fainted.
Princess Yutan had just come back from relieving herself and scolded the guards, "What are you doing? Fortunately, Yuzhu is here. Are you not hurt, Queen Mother?"
The riot soon came to an end.
The Queen Mother was still in shock and quite frightened.
Jiang Yuzhu wiped her tears and murmured softly: "It's good that the Queen Mother is okay, it's good that she is okay..."
"Yuzhu, my love for you is not in vain."
After surviving the disaster, the Queen Mother held Jiang Yuzhu's hand, feeling very emotional.
Some time ago she went out of the palace to have her fortune told, and the Taoist priest said that she would face a disaster, but if she could avoid it, she would die peacefully without any illness or disaster.
The Queen Mother was skeptical but never expected it to be true.
It must be Jiang Yuzhu's great blessing that averted her disaster.
"Yuzhu, I will reward you handsomely!"
As for Wei Jing, who blocked the knife, she was carried away for treatment. The ladies were still in a panic and no one spoke for Wei Jing.
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