Zhao Yunwan arrogantly believed that no one knew she was a pawn in the army.
Little did they know that Li Ting had already arranged for people to investigate.
They were to be killed immediately if those people made any unusual moves.
Lu Dacheng's movements are also being monitored.
Xiao Sheng, carrying New Year's gifts, led Qianmian and Xiao Ma'er to the Li family.
Zhao Yunshu's wet nurse was summoned to the main hall by Li Ting.
The wet nurse's surname was Wang.
They were the people left behind by Zhao Yunshu's mother, who cared for Zhao Yunshu like a mother would when she grew up.
Granny Wang had been working at the Qianji Gate with Zhao Yunshu for over ten years and was quite skilled.
After realizing she had been poisoned, Zhao Yunshu tried her best to arrange a place for Granny Wang to go.
At that time, Zhao Yunshu caused a great commotion in the palace, killing many palace servants.
Granny Wang was also on the list.
Little did they know that Zhao Yunshu had Wang Mama fake her death and then sent her to the Cold Palace.
The most dangerous place is the safest place.
Granny Wang did odd jobs in the Cold Palace, and when Zhao Yunwan wasn't paying attention, she could protect Xiao Sheng.
Looking at the little boy who looked so much like Zhao Yunshu, Granny Wang burst into tears.
Then, Granny Wang walked up to Xiao Sheng, took his hand, and knelt down in front of Li Ting.
"Grand Tutor, thank you for your care for His Highness the Crown Prince, and thank you for your efforts in planning and strategizing, which has enabled His Highness the Crown Prince to gradually gain popularity."
Li Ting quickly helped the two of them up.
Granny Wang stood up, her face full of gratitude.
Since arriving at the Li family, Granny Wang had heard rumors circulating outside. She learned that Li Ting had begun plotting for the Crown Prince since becoming his tutor, and only then did she feel relieved.
"Yun Shu was indeed prescient; she didn't misjudge him."
“Wang Mama, there’s no need for that. Helping His Highness the Crown Prince is actually helping the Li family as well.”
"Grand Tutor, when General Li Peng was murdered, Yun Shu was powerless to help him, as she was not in the palace at the time."
"Granny Wang, I already know this, there's no need to feel guilty."
"General Li He's matter was truly unexpected. Yun Shu failed to perceive Zhao Yunwan's wolfish ambitions, and she has been deeply remorseful ever since."
"This is not my fault, junior sister. It was a conspiracy orchestrated by my cousin Fu Qing and the Ma family of Lizhou. I have already dealt with all of them."
"And your uncle, General Li Yao's family, the imperial edict issued by Yun Shu ordering all prefectures along the way to protect the Li family was replaced with Emperor Hui's order to kill everyone escorting General Li Yao's coffin back to the capital at Black Wind Village."
"When Yun Shu received the news, she immediately sent people to investigate, but they found no evidence whatsoever."
"Because Black Wind Stronghold was razed to the ground, the messenger sent to deliver the message died without cause."
"Zhao Yunwan absolved herself of all responsibility and used Emperor Hui as a shield."
"All Yun Shu can do is protect the widows of the Li family and ensure they have a good place to go away from the capital."
[Zhao Yunshu is quite loyal and righteous, but unfortunately, she, as a woman, cannot control everything.]
No matter how capable she is, she can't withstand Xiao Jing, that incompetent teammate!
Many emperors in history were driven by lust, and most of them ended up as rulers of fallen kingdoms.
[This Granny Wang didn't even appear in the book, but now she can be considered a supporting character!]
I wonder if I'm still a supporting character now?
The few people inside the room who could hear Li Xingran's thoughts listened to her rambling and made various expressions.
The room fell silent as everyone pondered Li Xingran's thoughts: what role did she play in this play?
Xiao Sheng, however, only wanted to know what "pig teammate" meant.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Sheng suddenly remembered the purpose of his departure from the palace today.
So he had Xiao Ma'er send someone to carry in the New Year's gifts.
Upon seeing the dazzling array of rare and precious treasures, Li Ting realized that Crown Prince Xiao Sheng was truly willing to spend lavishly on gifts.
But these should all belong to the royal family; even a mere tutor like him can't afford to enjoy them!
"Sheng'er, these gifts have become too expensive over the years. It's not customary to give gifts like this here with the Grand Tutor. You should take them back!"
"Grand Tutor, these are all my private property. They do not belong to the palace, nor to the Xiao family," Xiao Sheng said crisply.
Li Xingran thought the voice was really nice.
Wow, this coral is absolutely gorgeous! I've only ever seen such exquisite coral in museums before.
The two corals that Xiao Sheng gifted were both natural corals taken from the deep sea.
One of them looks like a tree branch, with the branches spreading out into a plane and then expanding into the shape of a fan.
It is just like an ancient tree that has grown for thousands of years sprouting new buds in spring, showing boundless vitality and life.
The beauty of this coral lies in the night. When you get close and observe it closely at night, it is illuminated by lights and looks like a dazzling display of lights blooming at the top of the stars, unrestrained and passionate.
If you leave it there quietly, you can feel the spiritual energy from the depths of the ocean slowly approaching.
Another piece is a coral Guanyin statue, made from a large quantity of deep-sea red coral, crafted with exquisite detail.
If these were in modern times, each one would be priceless!
[If I get one, I'll never have to worry about food or drink again. Damn it, the ancient monarchical system was so unreasonable! Why should all the good things be offered to the emperor?!]
[Damn feudal society! I'm going to build a museum someday, so all these rare treasures can be displayed there, and ordinary people can see them too.]
Xiao Sheng: Li Xingran, I can provide you with a lot of things then.
Xu Ningyou: The museum that Ruan Ruan mentioned seems very interesting.
Li Ting: I will definitely support whatever Ruan Ruan wants to do.
Four jade ruyi scepters? Tsk tsk tsk, the quality of this jade... it looks like something I can't afford.
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