Chapter 360 Reminder to the Emperor
When there was no one else in the room, Cheng Xiao whispered, "I was assigned to the Ministry of War, but it wasn't necessarily my father-in-law's idea."
Madam Cheng was puzzled: "What do you mean?"
"The news of my return from injury must have spread. Prince Rong must have proposed this position. My position would be beneficial to Prince Rong."
Old Madam Cheng was puzzled. "If Song Yu marries into Prince Rong's mansion, won't the Du family's influence in the future be entirely part of Prince Rong's mansion?"
"Mother, I can't tell you too much. Anyway, in a few years, we won't have to look at the Jiang family's face. Ayuan's child must be the young marquis. She has suffered too much injustice over the years. If you don't agree, I will directly tell Shushu to take Ayuan and the others back!"
“You’re crazy!”
Madam Cheng was exhausted, "Do you know the consequences?"
"I'm useless now. What if I can't stand up for ten years? Are A Yuan and the others going to have to hide for the rest of their lives? I don't care. I must raise one of A Yuan's children in the mansion!"
Old Madam Cheng looked at him with a dark face. What kind of magic potion did Yu give him?
"Mom, believe me, Shushu won't find out! The imperial decree has been issued, what are you still worried about?"
Old Madam Cheng looked at the two genuine imperial edicts and breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps she was too worried.
"Okay, plan as usual."
Jiang Mansion
"The Emperor even assigned him a position as Director of the Ministry of War?" Jiang Youya was a little incredulous. "Are you sure you heard correctly?"
Li Da said, "When Eunuch Wang came out, I went up to him and asked him in person. What he said can't be false."
"No, the emperor will never assign him a position."
Jiang Youya knew Xiao Yanli. If it weren't for his consideration, Cheng Xiao's talent was average and she had no other advantages except her ambition.
Now that he is deposed, it would be good enough to confer him a title of nobility.
Chang Huai said, "Master, didn't Chang Ji come back last night and say that Prince Rong went to the palace and left after noon? It was probably his suggestion."
Jiang Youya's eyes darkened. He really has ambitions!
"Prepare the carriage and go to the palace to express your gratitude."
A quarter of an hour later, Song Mingen gathered his strength and rushed over before Jiang Youya entered the palace. "Father-in-law, I have something to say."
Jiang Youya glanced at Chang Huai, and Chang Huai hurriedly took Li Da and others out.
"Father-in-law, Cheng Xiao can't and won't be able to take up a position in the Ministry of War. The most urgent task now is to find out who Prince Rong has planted in the Du Family Army. Prince Rong won't have the opportunity to use the Du Family Army. Without their support, he won't dare to act rashly in the next few years."
Jiang Youya was surprised, "How...how do you know what Prince Rong is thinking?"
"It's not hard to guess. In Sister Yu's dream, Cheng Xiao's mistress came and didn't take the Jiang family seriously. It's obvious that he relied on the power of the new emperor. Cheng Xiao followed the Du family army to the border. The Du family army must have Cheng Xiao's men, that is, Prince Rong's men. Once Prince Rong wanted to take the throne, he couldn't convince Lord Du, and he worked together with Cheng Xiao to frame General Du. Naturally, the Du family army fell into Prince Rong's hands."
Jiang Youya looked at Song Mingen with great admiration, "That's right. In the future, you will serve as an official in the court and deal with Prince Rong, and the little prince will be able to grow up safely. I will go to the palace now to express my gratitude. Now is the time to remind the emperor."
Song Mingen returned to Furong Garden, and Jiang Yunwan couldn't wait to ask, "What did our father say?"
"Dad has gone to the palace to express his gratitude. The Emperor may know about the Cheng family's deliberate schemes today."
"Ah? This... isn't it too soon? The Cheng family hasn't exchanged the child yet. It would be better to tell the emperor on the day of the falling out. Telling the emperor now, is this considered deceiving the emperor?"
Song Mingen said: "I said it's possible. The most important thing now is that the emperor must be on guard against Prince Rong. Sooner or later, the emperor will know Cheng Xiao's true identity."
Jiang Yunwan: "If the emperor knew in advance, not only would he not issue the imperial edict, he would also severely punish Cheng Xiao and directly issue an imperial edict for Shushu to divorce him. Shushu didn't want to divorce because he wanted to personally deal with Cheng Xiao and the concubine. He also made Shuge'er the young marquis so that he wouldn't have to work too hard."
Song Mingen comforted him, "Don't worry. You have concerns about this, and so does my father. You'll know when my father-in-law comes back."
Xiao Yanli knew that Jiang Youya was going to the palace to express his gratitude, so he went to the Yangxin Palace to wait for him after the court was dismissed.
Jiang Youya thanked him and exchanged pleasantries for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, it will take Axiao ten years to get back on his feet, and he might not be able to handle affairs in three months. It's better to let someone else take charge of the Ministry of War."
Xiao Yanli: "Cheng Xiao can do it. He just has difficulty with his legs and feet. Everything else is fine."
Jiang Youya: "I just asked Wang Gui, and he said it was Prince Rong who suggested arranging the position for Cheng Xiao?"
Xiao Yanli smiled and nodded, "Yes, Song Yu is your granddaughter in name only, and Prince Rong is also your relative. Does his proposal help you share your worries?"
"Humph! I think he's doing it for himself."
Xiao Yanli was surprised, "What do you mean?"
Jiang Youya pointed out directly, "The little prince has been weak and sickly since birth. Now, under Sister Yu's care, he is in better health than before. Can he also help the emperor review the memorials?"
Xiao Yanli nodded: "That's right."
"Prince Rong has never spoken for Ah Xiao. The Emperor didn't summon me that day, but he came to the palace to share my worries. He suggested arranging Cheng Xiao to be the head of the Ministry of War. Although the sixth rank is a small official, it is an important position. I don't believe that Prince Rong has no such thoughts!"
Xiao Yanli's calm brows gradually furrowed, "Are you saying that Cheng Xiao has taken refuge with Prince Rong?"
"Cheng Xiao is my son-in-law, so the emperor has to be on guard. There should be Prince Rong's men in the Du family army. The emperor should send someone to secretly investigate whether there are any men planted by Prince Rong in the Du family army. I hope that this old minister is overthinking it."
"I will arrange for someone to investigate. Come, let's have lunch first."
After the meal, Jiang Youya left, and the smile on Xiao Yanli's face disappeared. "Agui, why do I feel like I missed something important by not summoning Elder Jiang that day? It seems like this imperial decree was issued in error."
Wang Gui pondered for a moment, "Does the Emperor suspect Cheng Xiao of doing something bad without telling Elder Jiang? Did Elder Jiang ask His Majesty to revoke the imperial decree that day?"
"Old Jiang just came to express his gratitude. Cheng Xiao has hooked up with Prince Rong. Old Jiang only has suspicions now, but he has no evidence. However, Prince Rong must have had that intention. It's very likely that Cheng Xiao has planted Prince Rong's men in the Du family army."
Wang Gui said, "Cheng Xiao is really good at specializing in this business. The Du family army must have Prince Rong's men."
"Go call Ah Jing into the palace. I can rest assured that he can handle this matter. I can't let Yu'er have any hidden dangers in the future!"
As soon as Jiang Youya returned to Lanyuan, Jiang Yunwan and Feng Yingying rushed over.
"Dad, what did you tell the Emperor? Did you tell him the true face of the Cheng family?"
Seeing his aunt and sister-in-law rushing over in a hurry, Jiang Youya asked them to sit down and calm down first.
"Dad only came to the palace to express his gratitude and mentioned Prince Rong. As for Cheng Xiao's true identity, the Emperor will know everything the day Shu Ge'er shows up. How will the Emperor react then? Dad will stand in the way, so you don't have to worry. Right now, the most important thing for us is to keep Shu Shu's belly in good condition. I'm worried that Shu Shu will really be tricked into giving birth prematurely one day."
"Don't worry, Dad. Sister Yu sent a few more pregnancy-preserving pills yesterday, and with our help, Shushu will be fine."
At this time, Madam Jiang spoke up: "Youya, have someone keep an eye on the Yu Mansion. The concubine will be taken to the Cheng Mansion to give birth in the next two days."
"Don't worry, Madam. There are people watching every day. Guan Chen has also arranged for people to stake out the tofu workshop. They won't be able to escape on the day the baby is changed!"
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