Jiang's mother already had a bad reputation in the capital. Relying on her son's official position and marriage to a princess, she considered herself of noble status and was arrogant and domineering.
He was extremely harsh to his subordinates, beating and scolding servants for the slightest displeasure. However, when the previous emperor was still alive, he could barely restrain himself due to the imperial authority.
After the late emperor passed away, and believing she had seen through the royal family, her inherent flaws were instantly unleashed. Without any restraint, she was single-mindedly focused on controlling the eldest princess.
Princess Chang had been childless for many years, which was a source of great distress for her. However, Jiang's mother used this as an excuse to make a big fuss, often making veiled accusations and using sarcastic remarks to her advantage.
If this were truly the case, no matter how well-mannered the princess was, she would not have been able to withstand such torment. Over time, cracks would naturally appear in the relationship between the couple.
Finally, the conflict erupted completely, and the eldest princess issued a letter of divorce, severing her marriage with Jiang Ling.
Even the emperor, mindful of the imperial family's reputation, was furious and stripped Jiang Ling of his official position, banishing him from the capital.
He was once a spirited and eloquent prince consort who could speak fluently and confidently in the imperial court.
Now he can only slink back to his hometown, disappear into the countryside, and live as an unknown villager.
Accompanied by simple meals and farm work every day, those once dazzling talents can only be buried in the dust of time, forgotten by everyone. How can one not sigh "what a pity".
Of course, these are just the ministers' guesses. The specifics should be heard from Princess Qingyun and 001, since no one knows the inside story of what happened back then except for the parties involved.
Looking at Jiang's mother, she had long since passed away and was laid to rest, turning into a handful of yellow earth.
The Emperor and the two princes were furious and wanted to find the culprit and demand an explanation, but they were at a loss for what to do.
The deceased is gone, so we can't disregard human ethics and natural law by digging up their graves and committing the extreme act of whipping their corpse.
Putting aside the fact that this move was unbecoming of the royal family and lacked gentlemanly conduct, the public opinion alone would be enough to give the royal family a headache. If word got out, they would surely be accused of being cruel and tyrannical.
Although the anger in my heart was hard to quell, since things had come to this point, I could only grit my teeth and swallow it down, leaving only a heart full of resentment, and letting this matter slowly settle and dissipate with the passage of time.
Qin Qianluo frowned, her brows furrowing into a deep "川" shape as she replayed the events she had recently heard in her mind.
It seems that the series of unrest that followed was most likely caused by Jiang Ling's mother stirring up trouble.
These thoughts surged more and more fiercely in my heart, like boiling water bubbling and bubbling, and I could no longer suppress the doubts in my heart.
So he asked, "Could it be that the two of them have gradually fallen apart and reached this irreparable state because of Jiang's mother?"
001 flapped its iridescent wings and continued, "That's not the case, Luo Bao. At first glance, it seems like Jiang's mother is the only one jumping around."
He caused trouble and disrupted the family's peace, but the intricacies and hidden schemes within were far more complex than they appeared on the surface.
Jiang Ling always appeared in public wearing a moon-white long robe, holding a folding fan, exuding elegance and refinement as he chatted and laughed, displaying the demeanor of a true gentleman, gentle and refined.
But beneath this glamorous exterior lies a heart that is extremely arrogant, narrow-minded, and selfish.
The Tianxuan Dynasty clearly stipulated in black and white that princesses and their husbands could not attain the high positions of the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, but could only serve as marginal court officials.
He usually works quietly in the corners of the court, occasionally offering suggestions and advice, and his presence is very faint.
Jiang Ling's opportunity to speak out and distinguish himself in the imperial court was due to the Princess's painstaking efforts.
At that time, the imperial court was shrouded in darkness, with treacherous officials in power, and the situation was as chaotic as boiling porridge, bubbling with treacherous undercurrents.
The eldest princess was deeply concerned about her third brother, who was now the emperor. She racked her brains, hoping to find some capable people for him to share the heavy burden of the court.
She knew that Jiang Ling was indeed quite talented, so she immediately decided to recommend him.
Therefore, the eldest princess visited the palace many times to meet the emperor, pleading and persuading him to recommend Jiang Ling. Her words were earnest and every sentence revealed her trust in Jiang Ling's abilities.
They were hoping he could help their third brother solve his problems. But Jiang Ling was only interested in his own career advancement and showed no gratitude whatsoever.
They naively believed that the Emperor had exceptional insight and had only recognized his talent, without ever considering the possibility that it might involve the Princess.
Therefore, all of the princess's recommendations and secret assistance vanished without a trace.
Moreover, as time went on, he secretly resented the princess, feeling that this marriage had become a stumbling block to his career and had needlessly ruined his promising future.
Every night, when all was quiet, he would sit alone in his study, sighing and blaming the eldest princess for everything.
What's utterly ridiculous is that when he was asking for the princess's hand in marriage, wasn't it his stunning beauty and dazzling royal riches that he coveted?
On his wedding day, with red silks filling the sky and guests everywhere, he could hardly hide his pride.
Moreover, he knew perfectly well before the marriage that the prince consort's status was restricted, yet after the marriage he turned around and blamed everything on the princess, which was truly shameless.
What's even more despicable is that the life-saving grace that determined their marriage had absolutely nothing to do with him.
The eldest princess was bored in the deep palace and, out of a moment of playfulness, secretly slipped out of the palace.
To shake off the ever-present bodyguards and servants, he acted with extreme discretion and secrecy, always choosing to travel through secluded alleys.
But being of noble birth, even though she tried to keep a low profile, her luxurious attire still dazzled onlookers and attracted the attention of a group of greedy and ruthless bandits.
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