Xun Yi was furious. What was wrong with these people from Bei Yan? Every single one of them seemed to have Lan Jiu's influence!
Just how much influence did Lan Jiu have on them?
How can I possibly get the Pangu Jade?!
He was seething inside, and his gaze toward the emperor was as if it were poisoned.
He turned and left, not even bothering to maintain the most basic manners.
The emperor wasn't angry; he simply watched him leave with a smile, his hands behind his back.
"Your Majesty, we have probably angered him this time. Madam Lu said that this person is not ordinary, and I have been worried that he might make a move against Your Majesty."
The young eunuch beside him was still shaken; he had just stood there watching his emperor provoke people so much that his heart nearly jumped out of his chest.
The emperor, however, was not afraid at all and laughed, "Don't worry, he wouldn't dare to lay a hand on me."
Mrs. Lu had previously told him that she would take care of everything and that he could just criticize her without hesitation.
These islanders kidnapped his father and Consort Liu, and they still have the nerve to show off in front of him. Do they really think he's useless?
These people are indeed as disgusting as Madam Lu described—short in stature and wicked in mind. They must be taught a lesson.
"Where is Kang Chengzhi? It's been so long, he should be here soon."
The emperor couldn't help but mutter, "I already sent someone to tell Kang Chengzhi that his replacement had been taken there. It shouldn't have taken so long."
The young eunuch couldn't help but laugh, "It'll be over soon, just in the next two or three days. Your Majesty, you think too highly of Lord Kang."
The emperor didn't deny it at all, saying frankly, "Indeed, if he were here, I wouldn't have needed to argue with that island nation's strategist directly. I really miss Kang Chengzhi's days when he was unbeatable in court arguments!"
The young eunuch flattered with a grin, "Once Lord Kang returns, His Majesty will be able to see him every day, just like before."
"That's why I'm in a hurry! Quickly send someone to urge him on, tell him to hurry up and not be delayed on the road."
"No, Your Majesty! Lady Kang is pregnant and frail; she cannot withstand the jolting and jolts of a fast horse!"
The emperor then realized, "Oh right, right, we still can't rush things. Women and children are the priority. I was just saying that offhand."
The young eunuch suppressed a laugh and said nothing more. The Emperor was truly becoming more and more humane.
Serving such a monarch, without having to worry about losing my head every day, is truly wonderful!
Jiang Jiuniang slept all day and was still groggy when she woke up in the evening. If it were before, she would have gone back to sleep, but she was worried about Xiangxiang and had to go see her to put her mind at ease. Then she ate something.
Xiangxiang was brought by Madam Sun. When she saw Jiang Jiuniang, she couldn't help but complain, "How did things get like this? There are so many imperial physicians in the palace, but not one of them is capable. Why do you have to be responsible for so much all by yourself?"
In the end, he still felt sorry for his daughter-in-law. She was fine when she attended the palace banquet last night, full of vigor. But in just one night, it felt like her energy had been instantly drained by the monster.
"This really can't be blamed on the imperial physician; only I can handle this situation."
Jiang Jiuniang took a sip of the chicken soup that Sun had prepared for her, and then wanted to take Xiangxiang back with her.
Sun refused, saying fiercely, "How can you take care of the child like this? Just leave her with me. She's gotten used to me these past few days and sleeps very well at night."
Xiangxiang, who was already in my arms, could already say some short sentences. Hearing this, she hugged Sun's neck and said sweetly, "Sleep with Grandma! I want to sleep with Grandma!"
Seeing how sensible her daughter was, Jiang Jiuniang didn't force her to go back. She kissed her and left with Lu Baichuan.
The island nation's strategist's ability to control people is not widely publicized, and at least only a small number of people can be controlled. Therefore, the imperial physicians in the palace cannot be allowed to treat these people's health. Even if they were to come, they would not know how to treat them. So, Jiang Jiuniang has to take action herself.
For a while after that, no one saw Jiang Jiuniang. Everyone's impression of her remained from that night at the palace banquet, when she stood with her hands on her hips and berated all the court officials, all to speak up for women in the world.
Afterwards, many people came to visit her, feeling that what she said that night made a lot of sense. They thought that the emperor's favoritism towards her was probably partly due to this. So, everyone wanted to get to know her better, hoping they could learn something new from her.
Unfortunately, the Lu family has always kept their doors closed to visitors, and no one who goes there can see them, making it all very mysterious.
When Jiang Jiuniang recovered, she heard from her family that Mr. Kang had returned and that Mrs. Kang was six months pregnant and would be giving birth in a few more months. It was truly a double blessing.
Jiang Jiuniang, unaware that this was arranged by the emperor, asked curiously, "Isn't Mr. Kang's term of office not yet three years? Why has he returned early?"
Lu Baichuan explained, "It was the Emperor's idea. He said he was used to Mr. Kang's assistance and that it just didn't feel right with someone else."
"Haha, isn't that right? With Mr. Kang back, we'll have one more friend to drink with."
"Yes, actually, after Mr. Kang left, several people replaced him in the Emperor's service, but the Emperor always felt that they were not as thoughtful as Mr. Kang, so he sent the people who had replaced Mr. Kang in the court to be county magistrates and then replaced Mr. Kang back."
Although Lu Baichuan was injured, he started going to court on the morning of the third day after the palace banquet and gradually began to take over his work. He had a certain understanding of what was happening in the court and was also more familiar with these gossips. In Jiang Jiuniang's words, being in the court meant being on the front line of gossip.
"Hahaha, the emperor snatching bamboo shoots! How could he come up with such a thing!" Jiang Jiuniang laughed happily, and then said, "But speaking of which, Mr. Kang is the first teacher of these children in the family. We'll take the children and gifts to visit him later. You go and see what gifts we should prepare. I need to go and check on those Jingwei now."
She was busy giving instructions as she walked.
"I'll make all the arrangements, just be careful!"
Looking at her like that, Lu Baichuan felt a pang of heartache. Sometimes he wished his wife wasn't so capable, so she wouldn't have to do so much.
It is said that having many skills is never a burden, but the more you know, the more you have to do. His wife could have been the only one to enjoy the good life, but she took on too much for him and the family.
"knew!"
Jiang Jiuniang responded and disappeared in an instant.
Contrary to Lu Baichuan's thoughts, she didn't think there was anything wrong with what she was doing. She believed in doing what she was capable of, and these were all things within her power, so they were nothing to her.
Besides, her family had just received benefits from the emperor, so how could she just take the benefits and not do anything in return?
After dinner, Lu Baichuan and his wife took their children to the Kang family's house. The Kang family's house was packed with visitors at that time.
Mr. Kang was personally brought back by the Emperor. What an honor! Now is the perfect time to curry favor with him.
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