Chapter 92 Afterwards
"Then how does the Emperor plan to deal with us?"
"Nothing's happened to you for now, except that the fourth one got dealt a bad hand."
Jiang Huailiang clicked his tongue.
"That guy is so stubborn, he insisted that he was the one who did it, and he was reported by those censors, tsk..."
Jiang Wan stood up and was about to leave, but her father quickly stopped her.
"It's almost dark, what are you doing?"
"I'll go and see."
"What are you looking at? He's the emperor's own son after all, and the empress is here. Even fifty lashes of the cane wouldn't kill him."
Only after he brought his daughter back and made her sit on a chair did Lao Jiang give her a reassurance.
"Don't worry, it's a good thing he got a fair beating. Anyway, our family doesn't have such ambitions, so we don't expect you to achieve anything."
He has a bad reputation now, which will be good for both of you in the future.
That kid is not stupid at all. He stood up and took the blame for the prince. Will his brother treat him unfairly when he succeeds to the throne? "
"Oh, Dad!"
Jiang Wan stomped his foot in anger.
"I'm not worried about whether he'll have the brains to fight for something in the future. I'm worried about him getting stabbed! Even if the Crown Prince and him have a close brotherly relationship now, don't they still have the Song family squatting on the sidelines? Do you think they'll be able to tolerate Li Chengxiu, a legitimate prince, in the future?"
"I know."
Jiang Huailiang looked at his eldest daughter and made a promise.
"It's true that Third Brother Li has his father-in-law's help, but isn't your father still alive? Can I just watch Fourth Brother fall into the ditch?"
"Do you have any plans?"
"That's for sure."
Old Jiang shook his beard, obviously very satisfied with his ability to successfully rescue his son-in-law.
"In a while, the Emperor will issue an order, allowing the Fourth Prince to serve as a general under my command and accompany me to Dongling Prefecture. We won't let the Fourth Prince be an eyesore in the capital. Once the Crown Prince's position is secure, the Fourth Prince will be able to gain some military merit to prove his worth. Then everything will be easy to discuss."
Jiang Wan wasn't entirely clear on the developments in the court, but since his father had said so, there must be a reason for it. However, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"Father, are you going to war again? You're already a Duke, and you're still leading the army? Is that appropriate?"
"It's okay for now."
Jiang Huailiang was very satisfied with his eldest daughter's sharpness.
"Although there are other people in the court who could take command, none are as suitable as me. One reason is that it would make the emperor feel more at ease, and the other is that the mess you've made this time could reduce my military achievements in the future. And, sister, it's not the time for us to retreat yet."
Although Lao Jiang is not well educated, he is well-versed in worldly affairs and has a very clear self-positioning.
"Your father is a warrior, and he doesn't understand the ways of being an official that the civil officials talk about.
But I know that I, the Duke of Ling, am the shield that the Emperor protects and the sword he holds in his hand. I have a bond with him, but I must ensure that he can use it with confidence.
This is the only way to protect our family and ensure a stable life in the future."
Jiang Wan nodded in agreement.
"Just be aware of this yourself. Historical records often mention people who are too powerful to be recognized by their superiors, and there are always reasons for this. We are a family of military commanders, so a good future is definitely more difficult for us than for civil servants."
"Not really. I was hoping that the three of you would study hard and bring up our descendants on the path of learning. But now I see with a cold eye that only the second one seems to be able to study. You and the third one are in a bad state!"
Jiang Wan blinked awkwardly.
How do you say this?
As a science student, it's quite good for her to be able to learn the classical Chinese that is so confusing now. It is indeed a bit difficult to ask her to carry a book bag and give advice like the second child.
Jiang Huailiang looked at his eldest daughter's rare embarrassment and chuckled a few times.
"You're not cut out for studying, so forget it. I'm not going to force you into anything. This time I'm taking Li Laosi out to broaden his horizons. You stay home and help your mother take care of our family, old and young, okay?"
"Don't worry, don't worry about home when you're out there. Be sure to protect yourself. Just don't make us worry."
"Hey girl, why are you becoming more and more like your mother? You just keep nagging as soon as you open your mouth. You weren't like this before?"
"I used to always do things with my hands rather than my mouth. If you still want me to do that, I can do that too."
To be honest, she is almost sick of being caught by her mother every day to learn the rules, the ways of the world, and the various interactions between high-ranking officials and nobles!
If she wasn't the eldest daughter and had to uphold the Jiang family's reputation, Jiang Wan would have quit long ago.
"No, if you want to quit, just say so. Don't put the blame on your father. Won't your mother strangle me to death later?"
"What nonsense are you talking about in front of my daughter?"
Just as the daughter-in-law was about to arrive, Mrs. Xu pushed the door open and came in.
"It's already dinner time, why haven't you two come yet? Do you have to send someone to urge us to come?"
"How can you say that? I'm just telling the eldest girl about the situation outside. I'm coming right now."
"Dad, let's go quickly, before the food gets cold."
Old Jiang and Little Jiang quickly stood up from their chairs and raised their legs to prepare to leave.
"Wait a moment."
Xu frowned when she heard this.
"What's going on out there that's worth you two shutting yourself up for? Tell me."
"Dad~~"
Jiang Wan quickly imitated the coquettish voices of the second and third children, and called out with a long tail. Jiang Huailiang turned his face away, not meeting his daughter's gaze.
"You can't even call me grandpa. Your mother is the one who calls the shots in our family. Have you forgotten? You've asked me this question. I definitely can't cover for you. You're on your own!"
"Dad, we are not real father and daughter. Are you just going to throw me away like this?"
"Hehehe, I'd rather die than let my friend die."
"What's going on?"
Xu's beautiful eyes narrowed, and the father and son opposite immediately became obedient. Jiang Huailiang shook his beard attentively and smiled in a simple and honest manner.
"Listen to me, wife, this has nothing to do with me. It's all caused by Wanjie herself. Oh, no, actually, our girl can't be blamed. It's the two sons of the Li family who are the real culprits..."
"Let's make it short and stop rambling!"
Xu's face was already very serious as she looked at the father and daughter, who were clearly feeling guilty. So Jiang Wan simply didn't need her father to explain anything and just spoke frankly.
"Mom, this is what happened."
I picked out the things I could say and told them all from beginning to end. Except for the dream I agreed with my father not to mention, I told everything else I should tell.
Xu was so angry that she hit her head hard.
"Is that what I usually teach you? Such private matters must be handled in secret. Who would be so blatant with you?"
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