Because of that awful dream, Fu Hanlai had a rough year.
There was nothing he could do; whenever he thought about dreaming about that kind of thing during the Lunar New Year, he couldn't put on a smile, especially when he saw Hongluo, he felt even more awkward.
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After the New Year, the matter of Emperor Xuande's southern tour was put on the agenda, and the entire capital was mobilized. Prince Ping's mansion was naturally among the accompanying entourage.
Except for the Crown Prince, who was to stay behind to oversee the country, all the other princes in the court were originally supposed to be brought along. This was a sign of trust in the Crown Prince, and bringing along the other princes, especially the two princes mentioned above, was to avoid causing trouble for the Crown Prince.
This was the original plan, but because of the New Year's events, Emperor Xuande reprimanded Prince Dun, and the Empress also summoned Prince Dun's wife to the palace for a reprimand. Subsequently, Prince Dun was confined to his quarters.
He was confined to Beijing and removed from the southern tour group.
The Crown Prince stayed in the capital to oversee the country, handle the political affairs he could manage, and wield real power. In fact, it could be said that without Emperor Xuande, the capital would be the Crown Prince's domain. And what about Prince Dun?
Both were staying in the capital, but he was under house arrest; the difference between them was truly worlds apart.
But all of this was brought upon the Prince and Princess Dun by themselves.
The story of the family banquet on New Year's Eve eventually reached the ears of Emperor Xuande.
Princess Consort Dun is clearly retaliating against Prince Cheng for exposing Prince Dun and the Ping Prince's Mansion for causing all this. Isn't this a sign of her dissatisfaction with his decision?
Emperor Xuande was already furious about this matter, but because it was the end of the year and the Empress Dowager wanted to see the family reunited, she did not confine Prince Dun. Unexpectedly, Princess Dun made a scene at the New Year's Eve family banquet. So, let's settle all the scores at once. Prince Dun was so angry that he returned to the main courtyard and smashed things, and gave Princess Dun a thorough dressing down.
Jiang Xuelin didn't care about the affairs of the Prince Dun's Mansion. Anyway, she had retaliated against the Princess Dun's mockery on the spot. Not only did it not cause her any harm, but the Princess Dun herself was the one who suffered. So why should she care?
If she had to hold a grudge against every single enemy, wouldn't she be exhausted?
Moreover, this is a rare opportunity for her to go out openly and legitimately. Jiang Xuelin is currently focusing most of her attention on the southern tour, and there are too many things to prepare, so she has to take charge of everything.
The influence of "The Sun Shines Brightly" was still felt during her southern tour, so she didn't need to worry about them and there wasn't much else to do.
Not only are they going, but the Jing'an Marquis's residence is also on the list of those accompanying the emperor, and the Jing'an Marquis will be going along.
Unfortunately, Lady Jing'an could not go on this trip. Jiang Xuelin's fourth brother, Jiang Xuetao, was getting married in May, and Lady Jing'an had to stay to prepare for her son's wedding, so she could not go south with him.
Her family originally lived in Jiangnan, but unfortunately she had no attachment to that place, and whether or not she went there was not important.
However, before Jiang Xuelin set off, Lady Jing'an Marquis called her back and gave her some instructions.
"If someone claiming to be from your uncle's or aunt's family contacts you, no matter what the reason is, you don't need to see them. Just pretend they don't exist."
Anyway, she had long since severed ties with the Xie family. The only reason she didn't retaliate was because of the Xie family's surname. Don't even think about trying to take advantage of her daughter, or she'll be disgusted to death.
Although she had a good marriage by chance back then, and the Marquis had always treated her well over the years, and the couple lived in harmony and mutual respect, Lady Jing'an Marquis did not think that this was all due to her stepmother and stepchildren.
If it weren't for her good luck, she would have been disgraced and disappeared long ago, and wouldn't be living such a good life now.
As for her fiancé, who was being targeted by her half-sister, he's nothing special now; his family has long since fallen on hard times.
That's why Lady Jing'an was worried that they would use their elders' connections to approach Jiang Xuelin.
Jiang Xuelin is, after all, a junior, and there are many things she shouldn't say. What if she gets manipulated?
"Mother, are you underestimating your daughter? Do you think it's so easy to take advantage of your daughter?" Jiang Xuelin looked shocked, and Fu Hanlai, who had come back with Jiang Xuelin out of boredom, also looked shocked and nodded in agreement with Jiang Xuelin's words.
Taking advantage of her seniority to try and manipulate Jiang Xuelin?
Wake up! That's Jiang Xuelin!
How could we let those petty people take advantage of us?
Keep dreaming!
My mother-in-law really has no sense of what her daughter should be like.
Lady Jing'an: "..."
I'm just too concerned to think straight.
never mind.
After a suspicious silence, Lady Jing'an immediately changed the subject, "If you encounter them, don't be too obvious. There will definitely be censors accompanying the Emperor on this trip. If you are too cautious, they will be watching you."
In short, if you encounter this, go easy on them.
Jiang Xuelin put on an extremely innocent expression, "Mother, what are you saying? When has the Prince Ping's mansion ever been spared from impeachment by censors? Even I myself have been impeached by censors more than once."
An impeachment by the censor? Don't worry, it's a small matter, don't take it to heart.
Fu Hanlai nodded: That's right!
They're just censors; the Prince Ping's mansion is always on the censors' blacklist!
Lady Jing'an: "..."
She leaned back, rubbing her forehead in exasperation—how could she have... given birth to such a troublesome devil!
Thankfully, she married Ah Shou that day; otherwise, given Lin'er's personality, she would probably have been driven to despair.
No, not necessarily. It should be said that either she died of resentment, or someone else's family died of resentment. In any case, someone has to die, and it is more likely that someone else's family died of resentment.
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