Granny Pang has grown quite plump and strong in the Peng family over the years, so even if she suffers this ordeal, it won't have a significant impact on her.
After the doctor examined me, he just told me to rest more and that he had stopped the bleeding from the wound.
Granny Pang kept complaining, saying that she had a miserable life and that Jiang Jiuniang was bullying others by abusing her power.
Jiang Jiuniang stayed with Peng Yuan for a long time, and only left after Peng Yuan finally fell asleep peacefully.
Li Hu came to report on Granny Pang's matter. Jiang Jiuniang thought for a moment and said, "Let's go and take a look."
She went to the courtyard where Granny Pang was, and before she even entered, she heard screams and the vile words being spoken.
Jiang Jiuniang didn't care and continued walking inside.
Hearing footsteps, Granny Pang paused, thinking it was Peng Yuan coming to see her, and immediately said, "Miss, how cruel you are! Just watching this old servant suffer like this! That woman is heretical, you'd better stay away from her!"
Jiang Jiuniang sneered: "It seems this punishment wasn't enough to teach you a lesson. If you keep talking about me behind my back like this, you might as well cut out your tongue too."
When Jiang Jiuniang's voice rang out, Granny Pang's body stiffened. She was in so much pain that she couldn't move, but she still tried to hide behind her, worried that Jiang Jiuniang might really do something bad to her.
"No, no, I know I was wrong, I..."
She was filled with panic and looked around for someone, but the servants in the room had already left when Jiang Jiuniang came in.
"You said you knew you were wrong, and that's what you said before we gouged out your eyes. Granny, you're really forgetful as you get older."
Jiang Jiuniang spoke slowly, like a sharp knife slicing across Granny Pang's body, causing both pain and fear.
"No, no! I truly know I was wrong this time, please spare me, Madam!"
Granny Pang knelt on the bed with difficulty, two lines of bloody tears streaming down her face, looking rather terrifying.
"So you're afraid after all? I thought you were fearless, thinking that with the Peng family backing you up and Aunt Peng supporting you, you could act all high and mighty in front of me. Do you think Aunt Peng would side with you or me for the sake of interests? If I'm unhappy, Aunt Peng might personally deal with you to make me apologize. Who do you think you are?"
"Aunt Peng sent you here to take care of Yuanyuan, but you, you scoundrel, have had your people imprison Yuanyuan. If Brother Qin finds out about this, ten of you wouldn't be enough to kill you! Besides, it's a good thing that Aunt Peng loves her daughter so much, but you, you old hag, love to gossip. Even after all this, you still don't forget to talk about me behind my back. If Aunt Peng finds out about this, will she still let you live?"
"Think it over carefully. I'm only sparing your life because you've taken care of Aunt Peng for so many years. As for how long you'll live, that depends on your performance."
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Granny Pang alone in the room wailing.
Jiang Jiuniang's words were meant to make her keep this matter to herself, and even instruct her servants to keep it to themselves as well, warning them that if they dared to complain to Madam Peng, they would surely suffer a terrible fate.
Granny Pang knew about Jiang Jiuniang's methods. She had used a small bottle of powder to resolve a major crisis when she forced Jiang Jiuniang to abdicate, so she naturally knew how terrifying it would be if that powder were used on her.
She was furious, but she knew she couldn't win against her. After thinking for a long time, she finally chose to give in to reality.
First, keep Jiang Jiuniang calm, then secretly tell the madam to help deal with this vile woman!
She didn't want to stay here a moment longer, so that very night she had her things packed and fled in a panic.
At this point, only Chunhua, Chuncao, Yalan, and Yamei remained. Each of them had their own plans, so they wouldn't cause any more trouble.
The next day, Jiang Jiuniang arranged for Yalan and Yamei to work in Huizhou City, so there shouldn't be too many changes.
On the third day, news came from Liancheng that Dongting could not withstand the pressure and had surrendered.
However, it was not the Eastern Court that surrendered, but the old general in the camp who, for the sake of the overall situation, forced the surrender. For the sake of the soldiers in the camp, he committed suicide in the camp, which can be considered as giving the court an explanation.
When Jiang Jiuniang heard the news, she didn't feel much emotion. The two sides had different positions, and she didn't want to comment too much.
This old general was decent to his soldiers and had done right by the Eastern Court, but when he attacked Huizhou City, he allowed his soldiers to burn, kill, and loot. This alone was enough to make Jiang Jiuniang feel no sympathy for him.
Peng Yuan was still feeling sad for him, but after hearing what Jiang Jiuniang said, she was no longer sad. She hugged the fluffy little white dog and roasted meat by the stove.
"Sister Jiu Niang, now that we've won the great battle, what are your plans? Are you going straight back to the capital or staying here for a while?"
The weather will warm up soon, and it will be more comfortable to go back then.
Peng Yuan decided to go with Jiang Jiuniang. Although she knew she was pregnant, she trusted Jiang Jiuniang and was sure nothing would happen with her there.
"No rush. My business here isn't fully stable yet, and your pregnancy isn't stable either. Let's get these things settled before we leave."
Now that two cities have been captured, the imperial court will have to send officials to take up their posts. There are so many things to do in the meantime. Jiang Jiuniang doesn't want to be someone who starts something but doesn't finish it; she wants to ensure that the people on the border can live a good life.
Anyway, there's nothing much going on in the capital, so going back later isn't a bad idea.
After this battle, the border will be peaceful for many years to come.
Peng Yuan was immediately delighted. She hadn't expected Jiang Jiuniang to consider her feelings and took the initiative to put her arm around her. The two of them were incredibly affectionate.
The dog was originally sitting quietly by the fire reading a book, but seeing his mother and Aunt Yuan being so affectionate, he felt goosebumps and got up to go back to his study to read. But when he went out, he saw his father, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Father!"
He was very excited and rushed to Lu Baichuan without saying a word, hugging his leg and rubbing against him vigorously.
"Father, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!"
Lu Baichuan naturally missed him too, but thinking that he was still in his military uniform and hadn't bathed for days, and that he smelled bad, he said, "Father is dirty. You go play first, and we'll come find you after we take a bath."
At this moment, Jiang Jiuniang and Peng Yuan, hearing the commotion, rushed out as well. Peng Yuan, in particular, immediately threw herself into Qin Jian's arms. Having suffered grievances during this time, her eyes welled up with tears upon seeing Qin Jian: "You're finally back, waaaah..."
Qin Jian looked at Peng Yuan and saw her crying so hard that he didn't care about anyone else. He picked her up and went back to his own yard to comfort his wife.
Seeing that they all had someone who cared about them, Prince Jing felt a pang of sadness, rolled his eyes, and went back.
Only Lu Baichuan remained standing in the courtyard, grinning foolishly as he looked at his wife, who was leaning against the doorframe.
"Honey, I'm home."
Jiang Jiuniang was smiling, but she pretended to be disgusted and said, "Didn't you say you were going to take a bath? Hurry up and go, the stench is suffocating from this far away!"
I have a fever, and I'm only hanging on by a thread, sob sob sob...
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