Jiang Huai's drowning ended with Cheng being slapped by Fu Ting.
After taking a shower and changing his clothes, Jiang Huai was held in Fu Qiyuan's arms, his arms wrapped around Fu Qiyuan's neck and he wouldn't let go.
"Father, let's go back!" Jiang Huai pouted and called out listlessly.
Fu Qiyuan glanced at Fu Ting and said, "Father, I'll take Huai'er back first! The house on Changlong Street is almost ready. It's closer to the Grand Tutor's Mansion, so I'll move there in a few days."
Fu Ting sighed, reached out and patted Jiang Huai's little head, and said, "Huai'er, Grandpa is sorry. In the future, whenever Grandpa misses you, I will go to the Grand Tutor's mansion to see you, is that alright?"
Jiang Huai nodded listlessly and said, "Grandpa, Huai'er can't have dinner with you today. Go see Huai'er, and Huai'er will treat you to a delicious cake."
"Okay, it's settled then!"
An Yi had a dark face the whole time after leaving the Fu residence, and even Fu Qiyuan didn't get a good look from him.
Seeing Fu Qiyuan bring Jiang Huai back, Jiang Shan asked in surprise, "Why are you back so soon?"
Fu Qiyuan explained the situation, and Jiang Shan didn't say anything. He just took Jiang Huai's hand and asked, "The pizza is ready. Would you like to have a slice first?"
Jiang Huai's eyes lit up, and he nodded vigorously.
The mother and son went to the kitchen hand in hand, leaving Fu Qiyuan alone to face judgment from all sides.
Jiang Huai grabbed a piece of pizza bigger than his face and ate it with relish.
Jiang Shan casually asked, "Were you scared when you fell into the river? Did you shout for help?"
Jiang Huai shook his head, pouting his little lips, and said, "I'm here! With Daddy here, Huai'er isn't afraid!"
"Well, it's good that you're not afraid! Here, let's reward our little warrior with a crayfish!" Jiang Shan peeled a crayfish from another slice of pizza and stuffed it into Jiang Huai's mouth.
Jiang Huai's eyes crinkled with laughter.
While they were eating, Jiang Huai suddenly said, "Grandpa made Grandma cry."
Jiang Shan paused for a moment, thinking to herself, "I made a mistake. I should have gone with Jiang Huai!"
She should deal with those monsters and demons herself!
After Jiang Huai took a nap, Jiang Shan went out.
Fu Qiyuan held her hand and said helplessly, "Don't be angry about Huai'er. It was my fault today. I kept Huai'er here because of my father's face. I won't make the same mistake again!"
Jiang Shan said dismissively, "If I want to be with you, these things are inevitable. This should have been my battlefield, and I will be the one to defend it from now on!"
Fu Qiyuan smiled and said, "I can't accompany you today. If I don't go to the palace to apologize, I'm afraid I'll implicate you all!"
This is of utmost importance and cannot be delayed!
Jiang Shan quickly pushed Fu Qiyuan out, "You should go now. Make a good impression on the Emperor and tell him you'll work hard afterwards! Should we grease some palms?"
Fu Qiyuan was both amused and exasperated. "How can I bribe anyone? I'm going to face the Emperor directly; bribing anyone won't help!"
"Then let's bribe the emperor. Didn't they say he was poor...?"
Halfway through his sentence, Jiang Shan looked at Fu Qiyuan with bright eyes, hooked one arm around his neck, and pulled him back.
"When you have a day off, let's go and pay a visit to Imperial Censor Wu!"
...
The Imperial Censor Wu, who was mentioned by Jiang Shan, has been having a headache these past few days.
That old fox Fu Ting set a fire in the Ministry of Revenue, then used him as a shield, causing him to be constantly surrounded and harassed by those people in the Ministry of Revenue, which was very upsetting!
I heard yesterday that Fu Qiyuan has already taken that Boss Jiang back to the capital. He even has to queue up to deliver a letter to the Grand Tutor's mansion. I don't know when he will be able to pay a visit!
I was originally planning to risk all my pride and catch that old fox Fu Ting after court today, but who would have thought he would ask for leave!
So annoying!
The old man took leave, and his son didn't report to the Imperial Academy either. Today, he spent half the day playing hide-and-seek with Minister Qin of the Ministry of Revenue.
No wonder Minister Qin was so poor; he was probably the poorest minister since the founding of the nation!
The national treasury is empty all year round. He robs Peter to pay Paul, and he has no ability to get his hands on the Emperor's private treasury. He also doesn't have the skills to make money. His meager salary has long been squandered, and he can hardly support his family!
The Prince of Qingyang's mansion was indeed a hidden wealthy family, but unfortunately, behind them was the Crown Prince of the country. Minister Qin only regretted not having widened his eyes a little more and not pulling the Prince of Qingyang's heir onto his sinking ship sooner. It was too late for regrets.
The Jiang family member who came from Yuzhou to the capital is now Minister Qin's only lifeline. If he can't seize this opportunity, he'll probably be poor for the rest of his life as Minister of Revenue!
But he didn't have the ability to see Boss Jiang right away!
He also missed her excellent cooking skills so much that his stomach ached from thinking about it!
Censor Wu, rubbing his empty stomach, emerged dejectedly from a corner of the palace and trudged forward listlessly.
A section of dark blue brocade robe caught his eye, and he silently moved to the right.
The piece of green robe also moved slightly in the same direction as him.
Imperial Censor Wu patiently moved to the left a little more.
Similarly, the man in the green robe also shifted slightly to the left.
Imperial Censor Wu simply stood there with his hands clasped together, not moving.
The man in the green robe also stood still.
Imperial Censor Wu's patience was completely worn out; he wasn't exactly known for his good temper!
He looked up and was about to start cursing; once his mouth was open, he couldn't close it!
The handsome face before him—wasn't this the person he thought about, longed for, and hoped for every day?
"Fu Fu Fu... Brother!"
Suddenly, Imperial Censor Wu reached out and grabbed the man in the green robe's arm tightly, too excited to speak.
Fu Qiyuan nodded and smiled, bowed slightly in greeting, and said, "Lord Wu, it's been a long time!"
Imperial Censor Wu didn't let go, his face crinkling with laughter. "Brother Fu, you're finally back! I heard Boss Jiang came back with you. Where is she? Oh dear, my apologies! I meant that we were very fortunate to have such a warm welcome in Yuzhou. It's only fair to return the favor, hehe..."
Unable to free his arm, Fu Qiyuan smiled gently and said, "Lord Wu, how about another day? I still have to go to the Imperial Study to meet the Emperor right now, what do you think...?"
To meet the Emperor…
"Alright, alright, Brother Fu, you go and see the Emperor first. I'll wait for you outside the palace gates. Don't be late, hehehe!"
This time, Imperial Censor Wu readily detached himself, nimbly flashing behind Fu Qiyuan and gesturing for him to proceed.
Fu Qiyuan smiled and nodded, then left unhurriedly.
Imperial Censor Wu felt as refreshed as if he had eaten a chilled melon on a sweltering summer day; every pore on his body felt incredibly comfortable!
Oh dear, there's always a way out!
He was just a poor censor, forced to worry about this every day; it was really too difficult for him!
The palace eunuchs saw Imperial Censor Wu stride confidently and proudly toward the palace gate, as if he had been injected with chicken blood, his back ramrod straight.
It was just like a wilted cucumber that had been hit by frost!
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