This matter is no longer as simple as them wanting to retaliate against the Wang family. The good things that Wang He revealed are things that their superiors should deal with. If they don't step in and clear themselves of the mess, they will sooner or later be drawn into the power struggle.
However, they were just merchants.
Now that things have come to this, we can leave the rest to those old foxes in the court.
It's impossible for someone who was once so influential in the emperor's court not to have had enemies.
Now that the Wang family has made a mistake, countless people are waiting to seize any opportunity to bring him down.
Not to mention that the Wang family, taking advantage of the emperor's favor, will bully others and will eventually fall from power.
"The weather is really nice today." Jiang Bai looked up at the sky. The sky was blue and clear, just like her mood.
Zhao Yi took his wife's hand and said, "Now, we can finally live a peaceful life."
"yes."
"In addition, Wang He has left the capital, and all his possessions have come to us. In the future, our medicinal cuisine shop will be a major player in the capital."
"Well then, congratulations, Mr. Jiang," Zhao Yi said with a smile.
Jiang Bai glanced at him and said, "You always know how to make fun of me."
"How could I dare to make fun of you? This is all my wife deserves."
Jiang Bai was pleased by his coaxing, and the two went to Furonglou to buy some snacks before happily returning home.
But the peaceful days didn't last long. Another incident shocked the entire Zhao family.
The emperor wants to summon the Zhao family to the palace!
"What did you say? The emperor wants to summon us to the palace?!"
Zhao Yi and Jiang Bai looked at Lei Yun, who sat in his chair with a nonchalant expression, as if it were nothing more than a trivial matter.
But for them, this matter was of great importance.
Did the emperor know that they were the ones who leaked the news?
Lei Yun saw through Jiang Bai's thoughts and said, "Don't worry, I'm the only one who knows about your departure from the dynasty."
"As for why the emperor summoned you to the palace, you'll have to ask Anping."
Jiang Bai suddenly felt his head was spinning.
She just wanted to be a simple businesswoman and live a peaceful life with her family. Why was she dealing with both the censor and the emperor these past few days?
Zhao Yi said, "In that case, let's make proper preparations."
The next day, people from the palace came to the Zhao family, attracting a large crowd of onlookers.
After Jiang Bei and Zhao Yi finished packing, they took Xiao Ping'an and Le'er with them and left the courtyard.
The visitor was a young eunuch. Jiang Bai couldn't help but think that the current emperor was only thirty years old and still a young emperor.
"Please." The eunuch led the person into the carriage.
Inside the carriage, Zhao Xile and Xiao Ping'an were busy with their own things, while Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi looked rather unhappy.
As the saying goes, serving a ruler is like serving a tiger. Ministers are always cautious in front of the emperor, let alone the two of them.
In addition, with so many things happening recently, the emperor is bound to hear some rumors. If he knew that the Zhao family was manipulating the current censors, the situation would be quite dangerous for them.
Zhao Yi took Jiang Bai's hand and gently patted the back of her hand: "Don't worry, it's okay, we're still a family."
Jiang Bai nodded. "That's right, our family is still together."
After the carriage entered the palace, it could no longer proceed to the main hall, so Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi's group had to get out of the carriage and walk.
The palace was tall and majestic, with vermilion walls and green tiles that made the entire palace appear magnificent yet also had a kind of superficial festiveness.
As Jiang Bai walked along the long palace road, he felt an intense pressure in the air around him.
Living here is truly unbearable for ordinary people.
At the very least, she isn't.
"Young Master Zhao, Madam Zhao?" A voice came from afar.
Jiang Bai felt a sense of familiarity, and when he looked up, he saw He Yu.
Zhao Yi moved closer to Zhao Xile and Zhao Ping'an.
He Yu walked over with a smile: "How did you get into the palace?"
The eunuch leading the way bowed and said, "Reporting to the head of the Imperial Academy, His Majesty the Emperor is looking for the Zhao family."
"I see." He Yu smiled, but his gaze paused when he saw Zhao Ping'an.
He had only heard that Zhao Xile had an older brother, but he had never met him. When he first suspected Zhao Xile's identity, he wanted to meet Zhao Ping'an.
Right now, all he felt was the boy's demeanor...
He looks so much like Sheng Bai.
Zhao Yi said with a stern face, "Lord He, His Majesty is waiting for us, I'm afraid we shouldn't delay."
Upon hearing this, He Yu immediately made way for them: "You may go first, I have matters to attend to at my residence."
But he didn't move an inch, his gaze fixed on Zhao Ping'an.
Jiang Bai also sensed something was wrong. She remembered what Zhao Yi had told her last time and pressed Zhao Ping'an closer to her, saying, "Let's walk faster."
"Mother, why is that person staring at me?" Zhao Ping'an asked, puzzled.
"Xiao Ping'an, you're mistaken. He just has poor eyesight."
Jiang Bai pursed her lips. She suddenly understood why Zhao Yi disliked He Yu. In public, he kept staring at someone else's child with such a deep gaze. Who would feel comfortable with that?
The group quickened their pace and walked for about half an hour before finally arriving at the main hall of the palace.
Jiang Bai sighed inwardly; this palace was far too large.
But when they saw the magnificent palace before them, the family couldn't help but gasp.
The center of the entire world is located here, and the person sitting in this palace controls life and death, and can turn the world upside down with a flick of the wrist.
Jiang Bai tightened his grip on Zhao Ping'an and Zhao Xile's hands: "When we go inside later, you must be obedient, remember?"
"We've got it," the two children said in unison.
The eunuch glanced at them but didn't say much, only reminding them, "Don't worry, the Emperor is in a good mood today. You are very fortunate to see His Majesty."
Jiang Bai inwardly pursed his lips, somewhat speechless.
It's a blessing earned through eight lifetimes, but to do it all just to meet one person is hardly worth it.
She raised her head slightly, and led her child and husband into the main hall.
Inside the main hall, the swirling smoke of ambergris made the entire hall appear even more solemn, but the laughter coming from inside broke the solemn atmosphere.
Zhao Xile asked in confusion, "Princess sister?"
Princess Anping, who was sitting below the emperor, turned around upon hearing this and immediately stood up with a smile when she saw them: "Oh, Xiao Le'er, you've come."
Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi bowed and greeted the princess: "Greetings, Your Majesty, and Your Highness."
The emperor's gentle voice came from above: "Get up."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Jiang Bai and Zhao Yi did not look up, but simply stared straight ahead.
The emperor looked at the two children and nodded: "They are indeed good children."
"You're Zhao Xile?"
Jiang Bai tugged at Le'er, and Zhao Xile then looked at the emperor and said, "I am."
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