This matter caused quite a stir. Even the Empress heard about it in the palace and couldn't sit still any longer. She immediately ordered someone to summon He Jiu Niang to the palace to inquire about the situation.
Although she had heard some things before, and even knew that He Jiuniang was the daughter of Xun Wang, she didn't know much about the specifics or the Jiang family. So she wanted to ask to see if there was anything she could do to help.
He Jiuniang had already made preparations, and there was nothing she couldn't say to the Empress. She said directly, "Back then, the Jiang family was harmed by Xun Wang and Zhuo Wei. They found out that Xun Wang was secretly mining and were trying to investigate further and collect evidence to submit when they were forcibly framed and silenced."
For over twenty years, more than a hundred members of the Jiang family were killed simply because of Xun Wang's selfish desires, and were also accused of treason.
"My mother was tortured by Zhuo Wei and thrown out of the mansion, left to fend for herself. If she hadn't met my stepfather, she probably would have died long ago."
"For so many years, my mother has suffered from illness and longed to find me. She has endured a lot of pain. That's why I want to personally kill Xun Wang to give my mother and everyone in the Jiang family an explanation."
She is a descendant of the Jiang family, and it is only right that she kills the Jiang family's enemies, comforts the souls of the dead, and lets them rest in peace.
He Jiuniang's tone was flat, revealing no change in emotion, but the Empress could sense her sadness and anger.
"What can I do for you? Just tell me!"
The Empress touched her belly, feeling very sorry for He Jiu Niang's plight.
As a mother myself, I can't even imagine what would happen if I were separated from my child for more than 20 years, especially since my child had suffered countless hardships since childhood while living away from home. If he wasn't exceptionally talented, how could he have grown into an adult?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but sigh again. She wondered how much suffering He Jiuniang had endured to become so good and outstanding despite her experiences.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. We have sufficient evidence now and are just waiting for the right opportunity to make it public."
In other words, no help is needed.
The Empress held her hand and said very earnestly, "Jiuniang, from now on I will treat you like my own sister and never let you suffer again!"
He Jiuniang replied with a smile, "Since Your Majesty has taken the initiative to let me climb this high branch, then I won't be polite!"
The Empress, whose eyes were originally filled with tears, couldn't help but laugh out loud when she heard her words trying to cheer her up, and tears also fell down her face.
He was crying and laughing at the same time, which was quite comical.
"You've had a tough time before, but now the hard times are over and you'll enjoy a life of happiness from now on!"
As she spoke, the Empress wiped away her tears; she was becoming more and more sentimental.
He Jiuniang wiped her eyes and said, "Look at you, I haven't even cried yet, and you're already crying like this. That's all in the past. I'm not sad anymore. Like you said, my life is so good now, who would still think about those things from the past?"
The Queen nodded, agreeing with her point.
"I will speak to the Emperor tonight and he will surely give you justice!"
He Jiuniang did not refuse; it was fine to let the emperor know in advance.
When He Jiuniang returned home from the palace, she received good news brought back by Lu Baichuan.
"We have a lead on the Dongting people. They should be the people brought by the later group. We've confirmed their location and identities, and we can close the net in the next few days."
He Jiuniang said, "That's perfect. By then, the Jiang family's affairs will have fermented enough, and it will be time to send Xun Wang and Zhuo Wei on their way."
As she spoke, she rubbed her hands together, eager for this day to come; she had waited far too long for it.
When the time comes, we must make sure the Emperor agrees to let her personally perform the surgery.
"Hehe, in exchange, I'll tell you some good news too."
He Jiuniang wrapped her arms around his neck and said, "My mother is pregnant. She was just diagnosed last night."
Lu Baichuan: ...
He thought his wife was pregnant...
However, knowing that Jiang Ruoya and Mingze had been trying to conceive for a long time, he smiled and said, "That is indeed good news. I'll take a day off sometime, and you can take me to visit your mother."
"OK."
He Jiuniang readily agreed, and then said, "I need to personally design a few children's clothes and send them over to express my concern as an older sister for my future younger brothers and sisters."
"Don't rush that."
Lu Baichuan picked the person up in one go.
He Jiuniang didn't react immediately: "Huh?"
"Yes, I need to work hard too, so my father-in-law won't look down on me."
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