Three months later, General Jiang and his young general Jiang had just returned home after winning a great battle when they heard the emperor talk about Wan Ge.
General Jiang already knew about this matter. When his daughter asked him to leave, he was actually very worried. So he left behind a troop for her to use, so that she could save her life if necessary. As for other things, he just wanted her to be alive.
To be honest, he didn't expect his daughter to actually overthrow the Crown Prince. He would be very grateful if she could just get away from him.
But to his surprise, his daughter not only broke away from the Crown Prince but also brought him down. Now the Crown Prince is in a state of turmoil, and with the Shu family's interference, his later life will likely be extremely miserable.
But the thought of how much she had trusted the Crown Prince and entrusted her daughter to him, only to find that he was not a good man, filled her with immense guilt.
Wan Ge also noticed his guilt and patted the back of his hand: "Father, don't blame yourself. It's because the Crown Prince is too good at pretending. It has nothing to do with you. I never realized he was not a good man. If I hadn't married him, who would have known that the Crown Prince would be like this?"
If my father hadn't agreed back then, I'm probably regretting not marrying the Crown Prince now. Only through experiencing it firsthand do you know what kind of person he is, and things are good as they are now.
Moreover, Wan Ge was well aware that when the imperial decree for marriage was issued, they simply could not refuse.
More than two years ago, General Jiang had made many military achievements, but he did not achieve the status he has today. Not to mention refusing, not even trying to curry favor is a testament to their integrity.
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General Jiang looked at the emperor before him and said, "I am aware of this matter. His Majesty was wise and just, and he gave my son justice. It is my honor to have met such a monarch as His Majesty."
His Majesty smiled with satisfaction upon hearing this. Although Qin An was once a son he was very pleased with, he was not his only son. If Qin An had not been discovered, the country would have been ruined sooner or later if he had been handed over to him.
But after all, he is my own son and I have taught him with such care, so I just feel particularly sad.
"It is my fault for not educating Qin An properly. If Miss Jiang finds a good match in the future, I will personally bestow the marriage upon her."
General Jiang bowed deeply to him again: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
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General Jiang returned victorious, and the emperor prepared a welcoming banquet for him and his son.
As a family member, Wan Ge would naturally attend. Some people envied her current status, while others were jealous.
On the surface, he treated her with utmost respect, but in private he mocked her, saying, "A woman who has been married to the deposed crown prince—even though the deposed crown prince was fond of men, who can guarantee that she is completely chaste? A woman who has been married before, at this age, can she still expect to marry well?"
General Jiang happened to be passing by and heard this. His face immediately darkened, and he angrily rebuked, "What business is it of yours whether my little sister can get married or not? No matter what, my little sister is a county princess. Who do you think you are, daring to gossip here?"
"General Jiang!!!" The ladies were startled. Although their family was a prominent figure in the capital, the Jiang family was now enjoying great prestige after making outstanding military achievements. This banquet was prepared for him and his son. Seeing him made them feel uneasy.
Fearing that this would affect his family, he quickly lowered his head.
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