Chapter 942 Seeking a Tiger's Skin
Once the chains on Xiao Shang's body were removed, he chased after Gongsun Lan to apologize: "I did not mean to offend Miss Lanlan. It was just that your attire caused me to misunderstand. I apologize to you here."
Gongsun Lan saw right through his thoughts. "You want to know where the Ghost Realm is, so you're pretending to be a grandson to please me. In that case, just call me grandma, and I'll accept you as my grandson."
Anger flashed in Xiao Shang's eyes. His fist clenched and unclenched repeatedly. In the end, he swallowed his anger and smiled ingratiatingly, "Since Grandma is short of a grandson, I, Xiao Wang, will be Grandma's grandson!"
So be it, she can play the fool. As long as she can find the Ghost Realm, which might be the ruins of the ancient Yinchuan Kingdom, he can find a way to be reborn and go back in time to become emperor.
Strictly speaking, these people in front of him are indeed quite old; if you calculate the time, it wouldn't hurt for him to be a grandson for a while.
Gongsun Lan didn't expect him to be so shameless, so she rolled her eyes at him and left.
Xiao Shang chased after her, calling out "Grandma".
Gongsun Ling quickly chased after her, "Lanlan, what do you know? Tell me!"
Jiang Fenghua and the others watched from behind, finding it both comical and amusing; Xiao Shang was truly a man who could bend and stretch.
Xie Shang said in a deep voice, "Find a solution as soon as possible. Since Lanlan said that the red spider lily between Ruan Ruan's eyebrows came from the Ghost Realm, then find a breakthrough from the Ghost Realm."
Xiao Yu, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, “The Ghost Realm is just a legend. Even if such a place really exists, it doesn’t mean it’s the ruins of the ancient Yinchuan Kingdom. Besides, the ancient Yinchuan Kingdom is just a legend. As Miss Gongsun said, those who enter the Ghost Realm are all dead, which means it’s extremely dangerous there. No one has ever truly returned alive. Does Your Majesty really want the Empress to take this risk?”
Before Xie Shang could speak, Jiang Jinyan hurriedly said, "I believe that we should first address the disaster caused by the flood to the people. The court should dispatch doctors and relief teams as soon as possible to treat the victims. According to the news from Prefect Zhang, the situation in the disaster area is very serious and urgent. Time is of the essence, and lives are at stake."
Xie Shang pondered for a moment, then said, “Issue my decree that the Ministry of Revenue shall take the lead in this disaster relief effort, and Minister Jiang shall be in charge of allocating funds and grain to provide full assistance to the disaster victims in various regions.”
He believed that as long as there were people around, the Great Zhou would not be exploited.
Xie Shang then said, "Xiao Yu."
Xiao Yu immediately replied, "Your subject is here."
Xie Shang gave him a meaningful look. "Regarding the Ghost Realm... you will handle this matter in conjunction with the Empress and the Prince of Beixiao Kingdom. Report to me immediately if there is any progress."
Xiao Yu was taken aback. "Yes, Your Majesty."
Jiang Jinyan knew that Xiao Yu had been investigating the Northern Xiao Kingdom for the Emperor, and even secretly had him investigate the Ancient Yinchuan Kingdom. Now the Emperor had Xiao Yu work with Ruan Ruan. Did the Emperor know about Xiao Yu's feelings for Ruan Ruan?
Xie Shang then stepped out of the prison.
Just as Jiang Fenghua was about to catch up, Jiang Jinyan stopped her, saying, "Ruan Ruan really believes Xiao Shang's words."
Jiang Fenghua took a deep breath, knowing there was no turning back now. "The Emperor has already believed it, so I have no choice but to believe it as well. I will also fully cooperate with Xiao Shang to find out the way to rebirth in the ancient Yinchuan Kingdom. As for who will be the successor of the Yinchuan Queen, that depends on how fate arranges things."
Jiang Jinyan couldn't find a rebuttal. How could Ruan Ruan be the legendary Queen of Yinchuan? Wouldn't that make her a witch?
Xiao Shang really is the Jiang family's nemesis!
Seeing Jiang Jinyan looking worried, Jiang Fenghua comforted him, "Brother, don't worry, I'm fine. Right now, your most important task is to do what the Emperor asked you to do, and there's also something about your sister-in-law."
She didn't know whether she should reveal the reason for Zhang Yumo's drastic personality change.
Jiang Jinyan became somewhat evasive at the mention of Zhang Yumo. Wasn't the Zhang Yumo that Xiao Shang had mentioned referring to her? He hadn't expected her to still be in contact with the Zhang family. He said, "Let's go outside first!"
Jiang Fenghua caught up with him and asked, "How's your relationship going lately?"
Jiang Jinyan avoided eye contact. "It's alright."
"What exactly does 'okay' mean? Does it mean good or bad?" His tone was definitely unpleasant.
"How is your relationship with the Emperor? Is it good or bad?" Jiang Jinyan asked.
Jiang Fenghua hesitated. She didn't know what was wrong between him and Xie Shang. He always told her to believe in her, but she always felt that he didn't trust her. Ever since he found out that she had regained her memory, he had been deliberately avoiding her.
"The Empress should be attentive to His Majesty. Besides Bai Zhiyan, there is now..." He knew he shouldn't doubt Gongsun Lan's relationship with the Emperor, but the Emperor's trust in Gongsun Lan had surpassed that of Ruan Ruan.
He knew that once there was no trust between husband and wife, it would be truly dangerous. Ruan Ruan's beauty was undoubtedly impeccable, but even the most beautiful face would eventually become tiresome, especially since her husband was the emperor.
The emperor can have any kind of woman he wants.
As for Gongsun Lan's appearance, judging from her figure, she is definitely not as pretty as Ruan Ruan, but a man doesn't only look at appearance.
Jiang Jinyan didn't say these words aloud, but Jiang Fenghua understood them; the siblings had developed a tacit understanding that allowed them to communicate with just their eyes.
As Xiao Yu walked, he listened to their discussions about their relationships. He walked silently, and even after leaving the prison, the rain continued. He stared blankly at Empress Jiang's wet feet.
The emperor followed closely behind Gongsun Lan, seemingly forgetting that his wife was behind him.
Jiang Jinyan said, "The water is so deep, I'll carry you on my back, just like when we were kids."
“This is in the palace. I am the empress now. What kind of behavior is it for you to carry me on your back?”
"No matter what, I'm still your older brother. It's only natural for an older brother to carry his younger sister. The road to the prison is too narrow; even a car can't get in..."
“You’re the older brother, and you’re a man too. Even if you’re not following the rules, you should still be mindful of your manners and propriety. I’ll walk by myself. Luckily, the weather is gradually getting warmer, so even if I get wet, I won’t be cold.”
She deliberately raised her voice, hoping Xiao Yu would understand, since he had already made Xie Shang a little unhappy by speaking up for her earlier.
If she hadn't dreamt of the things Xiao Yu did for her in her past life, she probably wouldn't care about these things anymore. But now she just wants him to remember that she is the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the Emperor's woman. She will never live the same bitter life as in her past life again, and she will never be harmed by anyone again. He should have his own life now.
Jiang Jinyan tried his best to cover her body, and Hongxiu and Aoxue also protected her from both sides, so Jiang Fenghua didn't get too wet in the rain.
Jiang Jinyan continued, "I don't know when this rain will stop. Shengjing City is almost flooded, and the government has been calling on people to drain the water..."
Despite the loud rain, he could still hear Jiang Jinyan and Jiang Fenghua talking. He slightly furrowed his brow as if he understood what she meant.
He had just blurted it out, thinking that Prince Xiao's intentions were not pure to begin with, and that the Emperor and Empress cooperating with Xiao Shang was tantamount to dealing with a tiger for its skin. He was just worried that it might harm the Empress in the future...
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