Whether it's Jiang Shan, Fu Qiyuan, or Grand Tutor Cheng, none of them are on the list of those feared by the royal family.
But what kind of people will Jiao Xian and Jiang Huai become in the future?
Twenty or thirty years later, will his sons be able to keep this outstanding uncle and nephew in check?
A chill inexplicably crept into the prince's heart.
"Father, Huai'er said that when he grows up a little more, he wants to go to Qingcheng Mountain with his grandfather to explore the world. Can Yu'er go with him?" Li Yu asked a nonsensical question in his innocent and naive manner, which made the Crown Prince's troubles disappear in an instant.
Qingcheng Mountain is far from the imperial court, and the martial arts world and the imperial court are separate entities with no interaction. If Jiang Huai had stayed in Qingcheng Mountain, the problems he was worried about would not have occurred!
He's overthinking it!
Given Fu Ting and Fu Qiyuan's indifference to fame and fortune, and considering the unrestrained and lawless Jianghuai people raised by the Jiangshan regime, he shouldn't be worrying about this!
The crown prince smiled, a very content smile.
"Father, what are you laughing at? Can't Yu'er go?"
“Yu’er, you are your father’s son, and you will be a prince of Daqing in the future. You can’t leave the capital! Even if you are made a king and go to your fiefdom, you will not be able to leave that territory. You were born into the royal family, and it is destined that you will not be able to travel the world as freely as Jiang Huai!”
Li Yu pouted, snuggled into her father's arms sadly, and said sullenly, "But Huai'er and Aunt Jiang told me to go to their house to play whenever I have free time!"
“You and Jiang Huai are friends, you can be friends for life! No matter where he is, you can write to him, and he can write to you about everything he sees and hears. You can share each other’s happiness and help each other. Your friendship will not end because of distance!”
Li Yu's brows gradually relaxed, and she asked happily, "Then Yu'er can go to the Grand Tutor's Mansion to play with Huai'er, right? And Huangshan Garden, Huai'er said that his parents are getting married, and they will invite my brother and me to the garden as guests in a few days!"
The Crown Prince smiled and nodded, "Yes, your father and mother also need to prepare a generous gift!"
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The Sacred Academy was not affected by the fact that the children of the Grand Tutor's mansion were not going to school. It's just that the Grand Tutor's classes were temporarily suspended, as he was at home taking care of his students and grand-students!
Fu Qiyuan also delayed reporting to the Ministry of Personnel, which made the emperor very anxious.
He had already told Fu Qiyuan in a very tactful way that he had suppressed the matter of General Wei's son being beaten, and he had also tolerated his own grandson being beaten. As an emperor, he had already done a lot of face for the country. What more did she want?
Fu Qiyuan told the emperor that they were preparing for the wedding, and that he and the emperor were too busy to take care of the children. The Grand Tutor had to stay home to look after the children!
His father, Fu Ting, and his mother, Jiao Mu, also didn't have time to take care of the child; they needed to discuss their marriage.
That's right. Jiang Shan even made a special trip to the Fu residence these past few days to visit his future father-in-law, which made Fu Ting so happy that he could hardly see the road ahead!
It's just getting a daughter-in-law, what's with all the bragging? It's like everyone else has gotten one before!
The emperor couldn't stand Fu Ting's foolish appearance!
The Grand Tutor neither attended court nor taught the princes and princesses, leaving the emperor with no recourse.
It wouldn't matter if it were just for a day or two, but Jiangshan clearly intends to quit long-term!
She did not disgrace her status as a royal merchant and continued to bring the emperor a fortune every day, but it was very unethical of her to monopolize two ministers whom the emperor valued!
Unfortunately, the emperor was completely helpless against her; she was born with a rebellious streak that could not be touched!
The empress ignored the emperor, leaving the emperor with no choice but to summon Li Yang to the palace, where the brother and sister had to devise another plan.
After being rebuked by Jiang Shan last time, Li Yang stopped giving his elder brother bad advice so easily.
After listening to his elder brother's complaints, Li Yang helplessly spread his hands and said, "Brother, do you still need to ask me about this?"
The emperor was stunned. What did that mean? He was so worried!
"All Jiangshan wants is your word. Your attitude is the most important thing. What good will it do if we talk ourselves hoarse? The one who tied the knot must untie it. If your attitude is not right, no one can help you. Either you continue to drag things out with Jiangshan and see who can outlast you!"
The emperor glared at her fiercely, "All that nonsense! What use are you to me!"
Li Yang simply stood up and said bluntly, "Your Majesty, I am useless. I take my leave!"
He just walked away!
The emperor was so angry he could only stare blankly.
Everyone was happily waiting for Jiang Shan and Fu Qiyuan to send their wedding invitations, but the emperor was the only one who sighed all day long, which annoyed the empress to no end.
Unable to bear it any longer, the Empress gave her an idea.
Let's give a gift!
Since the marriage has already been arranged, why not send some dowry? After all, people are expected to send a wedding gift anyway, so we might as well send a little more.
The national treasury is already being filled with help from others, so why would it care about this little dowry?
With the dowry from the emperor, the prestige and the financial benefits were immense!
The emperor thought about it and realized it made sense! After all, the cost would ultimately come from the people, and it was better than making him bow down and apologize to that girl!
It's settled then!
When the list of dowry gifts was personally delivered to Jiang Shan by the emperor's chief attendant, Jiang Shan couldn't help but feel moved.
In just a few years, she went from a penniless country girl to a royal merchant whom even the emperor relied on, and she also had the title of county princess. Now she has received the emperor and empress's dowry. This honor is enough for her to boast about for a long time!
The emperor's generosity also surprised her. She had thought that the emperor might lower himself and say a few kind words to her, and that would be the end of it. But she never expected this...!
Seeing Jiang Shan lost in thought while holding the gift list, the Grand Chamberlain said considerately with a smile, "Your Majesty and the Empress have thoroughly searched their private treasuries to prepare this dowry list. Is the County Princess satisfied with it?"
Jiao's mother tugged at Jiang Shan's sleeve.
Coming to his senses, Jiang Shan exclaimed "Ah!" and after being reminded again by his attendant, he suddenly realized and said, "Jiang Shan thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness! Please go back and tell His Majesty and the Empress that Jiang Shan will remember this kindness!"
Daban left satisfied, touching the box of heat packs in his arms as he walked.
This thing is exactly what he wanted!
I wouldn't trade it for a thousand pieces of gold!
Grand Tutor Cheng watched as his granddaughter glanced at the long dowry list, her round, dark eyes darting around. He chuckled and stroked his beard, asking, "Shan'er, is your grandfather going back to the Sacred Academy to teach tomorrow?"
Jiang Shan put down the gift list, put his arm around Grand Tutor Cheng's shoulder, and laughed, "Oh dear, look at what Grandfather is saying. Shan'er has never said anything like that! Since Grandfather doesn't have time to take these little ones with him, let's take them all to the Sacred Academy for classes. With the teachers helping to look after them, you'll have some peace and quiet!"
Grand Tutor Cheng laughed heartily.
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