Chapter 665: One wave after another
The Yuan family’s Mid-Autumn Festival banquet ended abruptly because Chiang Kai-shek was arrested.
Each family left in a hurry without even having a meal.
Today's incident involves the Jiang family and the Eighth King, and no one wants to get involved.
At the gate of Yuan's mansion, carriages and horses from various families left in an orderly manner. Everyone was very quiet and no one talked.
Master Su San and Yan Zhigao exchanged glances silently, then each left with their family.
Su Mansion.
As soon as Master Su San came back, he went to Old Master Su and told him what happened at the Yuan family banquet.
Old Master Su was silent for a moment, then smiled meaningfully: "By arresting Councillor Jiang, Governor Yuan has killed two birds with one stone! Regardless of the reason, the Yuan and Jiang families are now at odds."
Master Su San: "Father, which family do you think did this?"
Old Master Su's eyes flashed, and he couldn't help but think of the Yan family.
But does the Yan family have this ability?
Apart from anything else, the jade dragon seal is not something the Yan family can get.
"Don't worry about it. Just take good care of the Su family. Whether it's the Jiang family or the Eighth Prince, our family can't get involved at all."
Li Mansion.
After Daohua and his group came back, they happily had a reunion dinner with the Li family.
Whether the Jiang family gets involved in the Eight Kings' faction or the Yuan family is forced to confront the Jiang family, it is a good thing for the Yan family.
After dinner, Yan Zhigao and Madam Li returned to the guest house together.
Mrs. Li took a wet towel and wiped Yan Zhigao's face.
Yan Zhigao wiped it twice hurriedly, then handed the handkerchief to Madam Li. After a moment's hesitation, he asked, "What has Daohua been doing these days?"
Mrs. Li was stunned for a moment: "I didn't do anything, I was just accompanying mother the whole time."
Yan Zhigao nodded, picked up the tea and took a sip, but he was thinking about what happened in the Yuan family today.
For some reason, he always felt that what happened today seemed to be related to the girl Daohua.
That kid Xiao Yeyang should have left someone for Daohua, right?
Otherwise, the military rations that were lost last time would not have been recovered so easily.
If what happened today was really planned by his daughter, then he would have to look at her with new eyes.
At the banquet at Yuan's house, the matter of Jiang Canzheng's involvement with the Eight Kings was openly exposed. With so many officials watching and the forces behind the officials being so intertwined, Yuan, the Governor, could not suppress the situation even if he wanted to, so he had to arrest Jiang Canzheng himself.
The Empress Dowager and the Imperial Palace were already somewhat dissatisfied with Concubine De, who was pregnant with the fifth prince and the second princess. As a result, the relationship between the Yuan and Jiang families was bound to become even more tense.
Thinking of how Governor Yuan treated him before, Yan Zhigao snorted in his heart, thinking that it would be better for the Jiang family to take action against the Yuan family.
Madam Li looked at Yan Zhigao, frowning in thought, and asked, "What is the master thinking about?"
Yan Zhigao smiled and said, "I'm thinking about our daughter. I used to worry that she wouldn't be able to handle the complicated relationships after marrying into the royal family. But judging by the incident with the missing military rations, our daughter is quite capable. I'm relieved."
Madam Li smiled, looking proud: "That's right. When you were in trouble before, among so many people in the family, our daughter was the only one who stepped forward to take the responsibility."
Having said that, he paused.
"Will Councillor Jiang be in trouble this time?"
Yan Zhigao was silent for a moment. "That depends on what the emperor thinks. The Eighth Prince's token fell out of Jiang Canzheng's arms. Even if he is given the identity of a follower of the Eighth Prince, no one can say anything."
Madam Li: "I hope the Emperor can remove Minister Jiang from his position. Otherwise, if he stays in Zhongzhou, he will definitely cause trouble for our family again."
Yan Zhigao did not respond. The Northern Frontier was still in a stalemate with the Eighth King, and the Emperor might not choose to take action against the Jiang family at this time.
The next day, Yan Zhigao boarded a ship with his family and returned to Ningmen Mansion.
At the same time, in the Provincial Administration Commissioner's Office, Jiang the Minister of Justice was taken to the prison van with handcuffs and shackles. After discussing with his staff, Governor Yuan felt that the sooner Jiang the Minister of Justice was sent to Beijing, the better.
Councillor Jiang glanced at Governor Yuan coldly, with murderous intent in his eyes.
This time he was careless, thinking that the Yuan family would not dare to confront the Jiang family. Thinking of the Yuan family maid who bumped into him yesterday, the coldness in Jiang Shangzheng's eyes became even stronger.
Jade dragon seal.
This thing must have been put on me by the maid.
Governor Yuan noticed the look in Councillor Jiang's eyes and frowned unhappily. He knew in his heart that this time the Yuan and Jiang families had become enemies.
Damn it, don't let him find out who is plotting against him!
This time, the incident was ostensibly aimed at Jiang Canzheng, but they were also plotting against him in secret.
He could imagine how angry the old man in his family would be when he found out about this.
Outside the gate of the Provincial Government, Mrs. Chiang and Jiang Wanying saw Minister Chiang being escorted out and rushed over.
"Master, how dare they do this to you?"
Looking at Chiang Kai-shek in handcuffs and shackles, Mrs. Chiang and Chiang Wan-ying looked distressed and angry.
Councillor Jiang said quickly, "Although it's clear I was plotted against this time, the Emperor may not believe it. Even with the Empress Dowager and the Queen pleading for mercy, my dismissal is a foregone conclusion. You should all hurry home, pack your things, and return to the capital."
He was really worried about leaving his wife and daughter here. Ever since he refused to cooperate with the Eighth Prince again and killed his brother-in-law, the Eighth Prince hated him.
He was plotted against this time, and he even guessed that it was done by the Eighth King's men.
You know, the Jade Dragon Seal is the token of the Eight Kings, and outsiders cannot touch it at all.
Mrs. Jiang knew the seriousness of the matter and nodded quickly: "Don't worry, Master. I will go back and pack my things and follow you back to Beijing."
Jiang Canzheng shook his head: "No, don't come with me. You should go by water. Wanying is not in good health, and it will be too hard for her to go by land."
"But."
Jiang Chengjun interrupted Madame Jiang: "No buts, just do as I say."
Governor Yuan sent the jade dragon seal to Beijing together with him, as he was worried that the Eight Kings' men might come looking for him.
Others may not know, but he is very clear about how much importance the Eighth King attaches to the Jade Dragon Seal.
Mrs. Jiang had no choice but to nod in agreement.
Soon, Jiang Canzheng was taken away.
Mrs. Jiang looked at her husband in the prison van, her teeth itching with hatred. After she could no longer see the prison van, she gritted her teeth and said, "Let's go home and pack our things."
Jiang Wanying helped Mrs. Jiang get on the carriage. When she got on, she saw Mrs. Guo and her daughter in the carriage not far away, looking at them with a gloating look on their faces.
"Mom, wait a moment. I'll go over and talk to Guo Xueming."
Mrs. Jiang glanced at her daughter and did not stop her.
Seeing Jiang Wanying coming, Mrs. Guo and Guo Xueming did not get off the carriage, but sat in the carriage and looked down at Jiang Wanying who was standing outside the carriage.
"Don't be too sad, County Lady. You said your father was the same. The emperor was so good to the Jiang family, so why did he get involved with the Eighth Prince?"
Mrs. Guo looked at Jiang Wanying with sympathy.
Jiang Wanying secretly resented it. She clenched her hands at her sides into fists, took a deep breath, and looked at Mrs. Guo and her daughter with a smile: "My mother and I are going back to Beijing. Before we leave, there is something I want to discuss with Miss Guo."
Guo Xueming frowned: "What does the county lady want to say?"
Jiang Wanying pulled a smile from the corner of her mouth: "Do you know why Brother Yang is so cold to you and me?"
Guo Xueming's eyes flashed: "What do you want to say?"
Jiang Wanying smiled and said, "Because Brother Yang has a sweetheart, he naturally can't see you and me. Do you want to know who Brother Yang's sweetheart is?"
"Who is it?"
Before Guo Xueming could speak, Mrs. Guo asked first.
Jiang Wanying smiled. "It's the eldest daughter of the Yan family. Last year, I saw Brother Yang and her walking together in a very intimate manner. The smile on Brother Yang's face was something I had never seen before."
Guo Xueming and Mrs. Guo frowned.
Seeing the two of them like this, Jiang Wanying's smile deepened. Without saying anything more, she walked away.
If Yan Yiyi dares to snatch her brother Yang away, she will not let her off even if she leaves.
Looking at Jiang Wanying's receding figure, Mrs. Guo frowned and asked, "Do you think what she said is true?"
Guo Xueming pondered for a moment: "It should be true, because I also feel that my cousin looks at Miss Yan with a different look." As he spoke, his face was dejected, "No wonder I can never catch my cousin's eye. It turns out he already has someone he loves."
Mrs. Guo snorted coldly, "I've always thought the eldest daughter of the Yan family was too attractive, and I was right."
(End of this chapter)
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