Chapter 143 Entering the Palace
Jiang Wanning looked at Xiao Yu with an expression that said, "I really don't know."
"Never mind." Xiao Yu sighed. "Like attracts like."
"You two are really a perfect match."
Jiang Wan Ning remained noncommittal.
"A-Chuan's unauthorized return to the capital for your sake was indeed somewhat reckless," Emperor Xiao Yu said calmly. "I will not blame him for this."
“Some people will bring it up as a pretext in the future.”
"This is bad for both A-Chuan and for me."
Jiang Wan Ning felt a pang of resentment and sadness for Pei Yan Chuan, who had secured the throne for the current emperor.
But Xiao Yu was so petty.
“However, I will naturally side with A-Chuan in this matter.” Xiao Yu seemed to have figured out what Jiang Wan-Ning was thinking. “It’s just that you two have too much prestige among the people right now.”
“There will always be people who say you’re arrogant and complacent.”
Do you understand what I'm saying?
Jiang Wan Ning had already thought of this, and calmly said to Xiao Yu, "His Majesty is considerate of the Prince and has thought things through thoroughly."
"This matter was all caused by me, and I naturally do not want Your Highness to be criticized."
"The only thing I can do is to downplay all the credit for the free clinic and the refugee camp."
Jiang Wanning glanced at Xiao Yu, then suddenly knelt down and bowed, saying, "All of this is because my Emperor Dongling loves his people. I am merely sharing his burdens."
Xiao Yu was very satisfied with how sensible Jiang Wan Ning was.
However, he still had to put on a show, saying, "That's not what I meant."
“This is the best way,” Jiang Wan Ning said. “Does His Majesty wish for everything I have done to be taken away from me?”
Xiao Yu agreed with some difficulty, "Since you have already thought it through, I will not say anything more."
Wanting credit for others' work, and even having others 'force' it on you.
Jiang Wan Ning had already thought of this: if Pei Yan Chuan quelled the border war this time, coupled with what she had done in the capital...
The prestige of the Prince of Langya will surely surpass that of the Emperor, something no emperor would want to see.
Jiang Wanning didn't feel sorry for herself. She did all this for the people, not for fame.
"In that case, Princess Langya must have been working very hard lately."
Xiao Yu said, "Why don't we rest here in the palace for a while, so that A-Chuan can rest assured?"
It's called protection, but it's actually surveillance.
Jiang Wan Ning hadn't thought of that.
"Your Majesty, the free clinic still needs concubines..."
"How can I let you do everything? I will send the imperial physicians, so you don't need to worry about these things in the future."
"The Empress has been feeling rather bored lately, so you should keep her company."
"The palace has 50,000 imperial guards. Only if you stay in the palace can A-Chuan feel at ease."
The Emperor added, "As for Lady Hou, rest assured, I will send a portion of the Imperial Guards to guard the Hou residence, and this kind of thing will not happen again."
Seeing that the Emperor had made up his mind, Jiang Wan Ning knew that saying anything more would only be harmful.
Right now, he still needs the prince, and he will need her in the near future. There will be no danger, so Jiang Wan Ning agreed.
Jiang Wan Ning sent a message to the Marquis's residence and Shen Ru Zhi, while Emperor Xiao Yu specially arranged for her to go to Empress Song Zhu Yi's Feng Xiang Palace.
"The Princess and the Prince have solved the Emperor's problem, and I have been thinking of inviting the Princess to the palace for a chat."
"It's just that there are many and busy affairs in the palace, which caused a temporary delay." The Empress's delicate face was adorned with a kind smile. "This time is just right."
"Now I can have a proper chat with the Princess."
Jiang Wan Ning nodded slightly in return, "Your Majesty the Empress is too kind to this humble woman."
Empress Song Zhuyi smiled gently, and with her well-maintained hand raised slightly, "Quickly try the new tea here."
"I heard that the princess is a tea lover, and the emperor first met you at a teahouse."
Jiang Wan Ning's embroidered eyebrows furrowed slightly. "A teahouse?"
She couldn't recall ever seeing the Emperor at the teahouse.
"Your Highness doesn't know? The Emperor also said that when the Prince of Langya was assassinated, it was you who came up to remind him, and he was there too."
Jiang Wan Ning then remembered that she had not seen the Emperor that day, but only Pei Yan Chuan.
"It's been too long, I don't remember," Jiang Wan Ning said casually.
The Empress's eyes seemed to relax a little. "His Majesty praised you for a long time after he returned, saying that Your Highness is very fortunate."
Jiang Wan Ning smiled slightly but did not respond.
Seeing that Jiang Wan Ning's expression was calm, the Empress finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Except for the Xingzhi Palace, which is not easily entered, the princess can freely enter and exit the rest of the palace."
Given Pei Yanchuan and Jiang Wanning's current achievements, there's nothing wrong with them freely entering and leaving the palace.
"Thank you, Your Majesty the Empress."
The Empress smiled and nodded.
For several days in a row, the Emperor came to Fengxiang Palace to dine with the Empress and Jiang Wan Ning, but he did not stay overnight at Fengxiang Palace.
When the conversation gets lively, he will even play a game of chess with Jiang Wanning.
Empress Song Zhuyi felt a pang of inexplicable sorrow as she looked at the admiration in the Emperor's eyes.
This kind of appreciation was something the emperor had never shown when he saw other concubines, including himself.
Too,
All the concubines in the palace, including myself, were raised to be gentle and well-mannered.
Unlike the Princess of Langya, who possesses a gentle yet proud and dashing demeanor.
If the imperial concubines are peonies, then Jiang Wan Ning is a unique plum blossom blooming in winter.
Dazzling, eye-catching.
Even a woman like her couldn't help but admire it, let alone a man.
I'm afraid His Majesty has long been waiting for the death of the Prince of Langya so that he can bring him into the palace to take care of the people and make him his own.
Your Majesty is so much like the late Emperor. The late Emperor did this kind of thing, and he, as his son...
"Your Majesty, Lord Sun requests an audience."
The Emperor and Jiang Wanning were engrossed in their chess game when they heard Wu Panpan say this.
Although he was agitated, he could only put down the chess pieces in his hand, stand up, and say, "Playing chess with you feels like returning to the time when I fought alongside A-Chuan."
"Next time, I will have a proper discussion with you."
Jiang Wanning rose to return the greeting, "How could my meager skills compare to those of Your Highness and His Majesty?"
"It's just that His Majesty is being accommodating to me."
"Your Majesty is a chess fanatic," Empress Song Zhuyi joked. "Your Majesty should attend to important matters first."
"The Princess Consort of Langya has been here for the past few days, so there will be time."
The Emperor smiled and patted the Empress on the shoulder. This Empress was always well-educated and reasonable, and she managed the entire harem very well.
He felt at ease leaving Jiang Wanning here.
After Xiao Yu left, Empress Song Zhuyi said, "Would the Princess Consort be willing to accompany me for a stroll?"
Jiang Wan, these past few days you've done nothing but eat, sleep, and play chess with the Emperor for a while; it must be quite boring.
He agreed.
The two first strolled around the Imperial Garden, and then the Empress led Jiang Wan Ning to a narrower path.
"Although this place is a bit remote, it's quiet and you're unlikely to run into anyone."
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