Chapter 78: Game between Several Parties
The love, hatred and vengeance between Marquis Weiwu and Duke Cheng'en were fully expressed in his shouting and cursing, which became louder and louder.
Of course, everyone can understand this. After all, when the two sides were fighting for the legitimate lineage some time ago, the Qiao family was caught by the Zhao family at the last minute. Not only did they fail to gain the legitimacy, they also lost the position of Duke Anguo.
So when Qiao Yunhai suddenly appeared to strangle Zhao Heran, even the emperor wasn't surprised. He was simply fed up with these trivial matters.
"Qiao Yunhai, you..."
“That’s enough!”
The emperor interrupted Duke Cheng'en impatiently.
"We're talking about the Jiang and Ji families now. What are you two doing here? Stay away!"
After driving away the annoying brothers-in-law, the emperor looked down at his civil and military officials.
"Duke Ling, can you first tell me what's going on? Is there some misunderstanding here?
I know Wan's personality to some extent; she's not the kind of kid who'd be reckless. If there's any misunderstanding, talk it out with Old Ji. Apologize where you should, and stop yelling in front of me all day long. What a mess!
We are all people of status now, so you better watch out for me!"
Even though the emperor was a little annoyed at Jiang Wan's ignorance, she was still his chosen daughter-in-law. For the sake of his son and their sworn brotherhood, he couldn't openly allow her to have a bad reputation.
So when he opened his mouth, his butt tilted.
However, he really needs to ask his wife to take that girl by her side and discipline her properly. She's really been acting out of character every day! She's always picking fights with everyone. How can she be the dignified and virtuous person that a prince's consort should be?
As annoying as that bastard Lao Si!
So many times, the truth is not important, but the emperor’s attitude is important!
Although he was calling out the unfamiliar title of Duke Ling, he made no secret of his closeness and favoritism towards Jiang Huailiang in his words, forcing Ji Xun to accept his fate and close his eyes.
Jiang Huailiang was indeed the most loyal lackey of the emperor. As soon as the big brother finished speaking, he immediately picked it up from the ground.
With his beard shaking, he rushed to Prime Minister Ji in three or two steps. Even though he was so angry that he wanted to pick up an axe and chop down this bastard who couldn't teach his son, his face was still sincere, and he started to blame him.
"Old Ji, do you think a fight between our two children is a national event? It's really too much to bring it to the throne room.
I also know that your child suffered because he couldn't beat my child, but it was your son who blocked my son's path in the beginning, wasn't it? "
From beginning to end, he never mentioned anything about having a daughter. At this time, Jiang Lao San showed an extremely important presence in his father's mouth.
"Tell me how many times have I been through hell on the battlefield in my life? Of course, I'm not trying to brag about my past achievements. I just want to say that I, Old Jiang, have a bad life and little luck. Unlike you, Old Ji, who have three sons and raised them all so well.
My Lingguo Mansion only has this one male heir. That kid is like the apple of my eye! If anything happens to him, the Jiang family will have trouble making ends meet! So when my girl saw her brother being beaten up, she couldn't hold back her anger and took action.
She's a little girl who did something wrong, and I, as her father, have to apologize. Old Ji, can you please give me some face for our friendship, considering our past friendship?"
The clanging barrage of sarcasm and pressure caused Ji Xun to sneer and lift the corners of his lips. Of course, he wouldn't specifically point out that his incompetent eldest son was not trying to stop the Jiang family's son, but the future Fourth Prince's consort.
"There's no need to use your military achievements to pressure me. You've made contributions, and I've also worked hard! Jiang Huailiang, how dare you mention our past friendship? If we were really talking about friendship, you wouldn't have allowed your children to be so cruel to my son!"
"Isn't this all a misunderstanding? How can children know the severity of a fight? Don't worry, I'll punish those three bastards and forbid them from walking around outside again. I'll find a doctor to check on your nephew, okay? Let's go, let's go now!"
Jiang Huailiang clearly wanted to muddle through and move on, and the emperor also clearly wanted to pretend to be confused. Ji Xun had always been very shrewd and knew when to stop.
There is no such thing as a confrontation with a political opponent in person; that would be truly detrimental.
"Hmph, you'd better be able to find a good doctor, otherwise don't even mention our past relationship anymore."
"Of course!"
The two leaders had declared a truce, and the minions under their respective command could only stare at each other without saying a word.
Seeing that the two sides hadn't heated up, Duke Cheng'en's eyes flickered and he winked at the censor standing behind him. Receiving the reminder from his superiors, Censor Wang stepped forward and made a report.
"Your Majesty, I report that the Duke of Ling allowed his daughter to commit violence. She disrespected the imperial authority and wantonly assaulted the prince, putting the Sixth Prince's life in danger..."
"I accuse the Duke of this state of neglecting his duties and failing to manage his household properly..."
"I am here to report to the Duke..."
Another group of people came and kept targeting the Jiang family.
This side of the harem.
The Imperial Noble Consort abandoned the Xu family and their daughter in Fengming Palace and personally took her future daughter-in-law to the Empress' Fengqi Palace. Upon entering, she immediately bowed and apologized, and was then held in her arms.
"Yun Niang, what are you doing?"
"Sister, I want to ask you for a favor."
The queen looked at her with confusion.
"What happened?"
"Oh, isn't this child naughty? She's fighting with Lao Liu again. She was so scared just now that I had to bring her here to apologize to my elder sister. I hope my elder sister will forgive this girl for once."
No matter what they said publicly, they all knew in their hearts that Lao Liu was from the Zhao family. This time, he had seriously injured someone again, so the Zhao family would definitely not let it go.
So the Royal Noble Consort's words were very pleasant to the ears, and Jiang Wan also saluted the Queen politely.
"May the Empress be blessed with good health."
"You get up first."
"Thank you, Queen."
The queen felt a headache and wanted to sigh, then turned to look at the imperial concubine.
"Why did they start fighting again?"
The Imperial Concubine glared at Jiang Wan.
"Isn't it because this girl is too protective of her own nest? I don't know what Lao Liu was thinking. A little man like him actually blocked Jiang's Han Jie'er on the way home from school.
You've seen that little girl too, sister. She's so well-behaved and delicate, how could she possibly withstand a boy's fist? But Wanjie'er is such a kindhearted girl. Seeing her sister being beaten up, she definitely couldn't just stand by and watch.
After a while, the little kids didn't know how to control their strength. So they got beaten again, didn't they?
"Oh, these kids are so naughty..."
Before the queen could finish her sigh, her personal maid Jinxiu ran in with a pale face and a panicked look.
"Master, something bad has happened! The prince has been poisoned!"
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