Chapter 133 Easily Frightened
Haven't returned to Jiangzhou yet.
Jiang Miaomiao fell asleep, and when she woke up again, it was already evening.
Jiang Miaomiao woke up and yawned loudly.
I rolled around in bed twice, but I was still a little dazed.
Looking at the ceiling of the bed, there are the red gauze curtains and the screen with butterflies and cats playing beside the bed.
She knew her undercover mission was over.
I'm lying in my bed right now.
It seems that he was sent back after arriving in Jiangzhou.
After all, everyone in the Cui family knew her; even the dog in the Cui family was very familiar with her.
I wonder how the princess aunt would react if she knew she was the kid next door.
She rolled over and got up.
I saw my mother sitting at the desk looking at the accounts. The tall pile of accounts covered most of her head.
Mother now has more and more accounts to look at, including those sent by Sister Qiaoer from Qingshi Town, those from Yipinju, and those from the farms in the suburbs.
My eldest brother said that the farm was very big, with large grasslands and farmlands, and my mother also built several granaries and many cellars on the farm.
Jiang Miaomiao has always wanted to see it, but never made the trip.
My mother's target was my eldest and second brother.
Mr. Cui asked them to start preparing for the academy examination in the fall of next year. Once they passed the examination, they would both become scholars.
They were about to start their journey to take the imperial examination.
So these two people are becoming more and more hardworking, especially the second brother, who always has a book in his hand wherever he goes.
The eldest brother was like a man with nails on his butt. He would sit for a while and then run out to do some boxing. Now he put down his book and prepared to go out.
When they looked up, their eyes met.
Her sister looked at her with a smile.
Jiang Zifeng walked over quickly, picked up his sister whose hair was messy from sleeping, and gave her a kiss.
"Miaomiao woke up just in time. Let's go eat now. Auntie made something delicious."
By the time the eldest brother rolled up the curtain, Jiang Miaomiao had already moved into her mother's arms.
She stood on a stool, stretched out her little hands, and waited for someone to dress her and put on her shoes and socks.
She also wanted to put it on herself, but the coat was too thick and her little hands couldn't exert any strength at all.
Lu Qingyao put on her daughter's little jacket and tied a small bun on her head, revealing her forehead.
When the little guy drinks soup, the bowl almost covers his entire face, and his bangs are always greasy.
Jiang Miaomiao was lazy and still a little confused, yawning one after another.
He kept muttering, "Mom, I'm hungry..."
Seeing that her little girl could eat and sleep well, Lu Qingyao finally felt relieved.
The little guy went to collect debts one moment and acted as a spy the next, which really made her, as a mother, feel very upset.
I originally wanted to scold her, but now I just can't bear to do it.
I wasn't scared at all, not a single hair was lost.
It's a blessing in disguise!
Some children are very timid and can be easily frightened when seeing others fighting. Heiwa, the son of Aunt Wang who died, has not recovered yet.
The condition is sometimes better and sometimes worse. A child who was once normal will have a relapse when stimulated.
It’s so unbearable to watch.
Jiang Miaomiao saw her eldest brother coming over and stared at him blankly, "Big pot... did you bring me some candy?"
Jiang Zifeng stretched out his hand from his sleeve pocket, but retracted it under the gaze of his mother and second brother.
Hehe smiled and said, "Brother forgot, I will bring it next time."
Jiang Miaomiao regretted asking in front of her mother. She should have asked her elder brother quietly.
The second brother came over and took a few sesame seeds from her clothes.
He looked at her slyly, "Miaomiao, were you eating pastries at Princess Liang's place?"
"No, I didn't eat." Jiang Miaomiao shook her head like a rattle.
That thing causes internal heat, and my mother doesn't allow me to eat it. I once ate it secretly and got a stye. My eyes were so swollen that I couldn't see.
"It's good that you didn't eat it. Mother will stew rabbit meat tonight. Miaomiao will have a treat." Lu Qingyao smiled and put her daughter on a small stool.
Jiang Miaomiao: “…”
Oh! She wants to drink goat milk again.
Although there are maids and servants in this house, my aunt still likes to cook for herself.
When my mother is happy, she will cook for herself.
But today my mother seemed particularly happy and cooked for herself again.
"Miaomiao must be starving. Auntie went out to hunt a few rabbits today and left two for you to play with in the backyard."
Aunt Xiuxiu said this and brought in a plate of braised rabbit.
Jiang Miaomiao was curious. Didn’t her aunt go out to be an assassin? Why did she kill the rabbit?
He really has multiple talents and is multi-talented!
But she suddenly remembered something important: she hadn't complained yet.
He slid off the stool and ran to his mother, "Mom, the fat prince pulled the princess' hair and kicked her... Aunt Princess is so pitiful!"
Everyone was stunned.
The little guy must have been a little slow to react, as he only remembered it now.
Lu Qingyao picked up her daughter and comforted her, "Miaomiao, don't be afraid, the princess is fine."
She had never met the King of Liang and his wife, but she had heard from her younger sisters in her early years that they had a very good relationship, which was enviable.
She was very happy at that time and had no time to envy others.
I didn't expect it to be like this now...
Xiuxiu put down her bowl and chopsticks, "Sister, I saw that Prince Liang fell off his horse. He will need to rest for at least two or three months before he can get out of bed."
Jiang Miaomiao sat on a small stool, shaking her legs and listening with her ears perked up.
Why did Aunt Xiuxiu only let him rest for three months?
Wouldn’t it be good to keep cultivating yourself?
What Xiao Miaomiao didn't ask, her second brother asked for her.
Jiang Ziyan put down his bowl and chopsticks and said solemnly, "Aunt Xiuxiu, what if Prince Liang gets even worse after his injury heals?"
"Then break his legs later..."
Jiang Ziyan: “…”
Jiang Zifeng looked at Xiuxiu with admiration, "Yes, break his legs!"
Jiang Miaomiao opened her mouth so wide that her saliva was almost flowing out.
My aunt is so fierce and awesome, I have to give her a thumbs up!
Lu Qingyao pinched her brows and coughed twice. "Your aunt is joking. The prince's legs can't be broken just like that."
"That's right, I was just joking." Xiuxiu agreed with a wry smile.
It seems that this is not the right way to teach children, otherwise my sister will be angry.
He quickly changed the subject, "Sister, I went to Qingyun Temple today and heard that a group of bandits had come to Jiangzhou and were causing chaos. They often lay in ambush on both sides of the road, burning, killing, and looting wealthy merchants when they saw them passing by..."
"Is there such a thing?"
Lu Qingyao was surprised, because the public security in Jiangzhou has always been good.
Xiuxiu lowered her voice, "That's right. Even the assassination of Prince Liang was said to be the work of bandits, and several people were killed or injured..."
Were there any casualties?
Jiang Miaomiao didn't remember, the princess even specifically asked the accompanying guards.
Aunt Xiuxiu couldn't contain her curiosity and said, "Sister, how about I go and investigate tonight?"
"No, don't go out for the next few days. What if you get caught as an assassin?"
Lu Qingyao quickly stopped her.
Regardless of whether this matter is true or not, the city must be on high alert since King Liang was assassinated.
No matter how good Xiuxiu's martial arts skills were, she couldn't withstand the stares of countless eyes, and they were right next to Cui's house.
Maybe someone is already watching outside...
…
This night.
There was panic in Jiangzhou City.
Jiang Miaomiao's family slept with earplugs on, but everything was calm.
“Knock, knock, knock…”
Early in the morning, there was a knock on Jiang Miaomiao's door.
Xiuxiu stuck her head out and saw Qin Su standing outside the door.
"Sister Qin, if you have anything to say, come in. It's cold outside..."
"Xiu Xiu, is Madam Lu at home?"
Qin Suwen patted her head after coming out and said, "Look at me, it's so early in the morning, where else can I go if I'm not at home? It's the old lady who asked Madam Lu to go."
"Okay, I'll go tell Sister right away. Sister Qin, would you like to come in and sit for a while or go back first?"
"I'm going back first. The old lady isn't feeling well, so I have to go back and take care of her. Remember to ask Madam Lu to bring Miaomiao along."
With Miaomiao around, the old lady can eat a few more bites of food.
Lu Qingyao thought that Old Madam Cui was also looking for her, so after she had washed up, she took her daughter to the Cui family.
I didn't bring Xiuxiu with me just in case she was recognized.
As soon as she entered the door, Qin Su came to greet her, "Sister Lu, the old lady is so angry that she is sick. Please persuade her, she will listen to you..."
"The old lady has always been in good health, how could she..."
"It's not about being a big girl..."
Qin Su lowered her voice and said, "The eldest girl's parents passed away early, and she grew up practically by the old lady's side. The old lady treated her like her own daughter. She originally saw Prince Liang as a gentle and honest person, so she arranged this marriage for him... I thought it was a good match, but it turned out to be an unlucky one!"
"After the old lady learned about this, she was already blaming herself immensely. Then, seeing the young lady covered in injuries, she became furious and fell ill..."
As Qin Su spoke, her eyes became red.
Lu Qingyao knew in her heart that Qin Su treated her as her own, which was why she said these things to her.
If you want to solve this problem, you must first understand the whole story.
The Cui family helped her a lot, and she couldn't just stand by and watch.
"Sister Qin, why did the princess hide this from her family and not tell Mr. Cui?"
"Prince Liang is threatening the young prince and the princess... and even if he knew, there's nothing he could do. The head of the family would file a memorial impeaching the king, exposing the royal family's scandal and potentially angering the emperor... Even if His Majesty believed him, the most he would do is reprimand Prince Liang and give the princess some gold and silver as compensation..."
If she goes back, King Liang might mistreat the young lady even more.
"The royal family isn't like ordinary families. If they can't make ends meet, they can still divorce..."
Qin Su said this and simply found a secluded place to talk to Lu Qingyao.
After saying that, he sighed continuously.
Why would a good girl like you marry into the royal family?
As long as she doesn't marry into the royal family, with the Cui family's status and power, marrying into any family in Daliang will be better than this.
Lu Qingyao also sighed.
As for the matter of Princess Liang, there is really no solution so far.
Unless Prince Liang himself proposed a divorce, the princess would probably never be able to get rid of him.
However, if Prince Liang just lay there like this...
Can't die either.
When he died, many people were buried with him.
perhaps.
It’s best to be half-dead like now.
"Auntie, eating sweets will make you feel better." Jiang Miaomiao stuffed a piece of nipple into Qin Su's mouth, and then stuffed it into her mother's mouth.
Speaking of sweets, Jiang Miaomiao has an idea.
After Lu Qingyao got a general idea of the situation, she took her daughter to Mrs. Cui's house.
The old lady leaned on the couch and saw the little girl coming in with a clatter.
A smile immediately appeared on his face.
"Good boy Miaomiao, come here quickly and let the master's wife take a look at you."
Princess Liang and Madam Cui were attending to the old lady on the side. When they saw the old lady smile, they both breathed a sigh of relief.
The old lady was simply furious.
The doctor told her to think more about happy things, smile more, and not worry too much, so that her illness would heal faster.
Jiang Miaomiao also stuffed a piece of milk into the old lady's mouth. She felt that sweets could cure all unhappiness.
"Master's wife, eating sweet things will make you feel better!"
The old lady touched her little head with a smile, and her heart melted when she listened to her sweet little voice.
Sure enough, the bitter taste left in her mouth by the medicine was gone, and the aroma of milk and rice filled her taste buds.
"Mmm, delicious. Miaomiao's milk slices are sweet."
She felt so happy eating it.
At least now my niece is back safely and is back with me.
There is still room for improvement.
Princess Liang took little Miaomiao into her arms.
She said that she got along so well with this child. It turned out that he was her uncle's little apprentice and also their happy pill.
Lu Qingyao bowed to Princess Liang and said, "Your servant Lu greets the princess."
"Madam Lu, there's no need to be so polite. Your aunt has told me a lot about you. We are in the same boat." Princess Liang said as she pulled her to sit down.
Princess Liang looked at the woman in front of her. Where was the trace of an abandoned woman?
His face is rosy and he looks energetic.
She raised three children by herself, and she raised all of them very well.
She also made her business flourish and turned her husband's hometown into her support.
I'm afraid no one can match this.
Even if they divorce one day, she can still live a good life with her own abilities and no worries about food and clothing.
If her two children graduate from high school and become successful in the future, her good days will still be ahead.
None of my uncle's disciples are bad.
On the other hand, I come from a prominent family. In terms of status, I am no worse than a county lord or a princess, and I have a powerful family backing me up.
But I was bullied to this extent, it’s so pathetic just thinking about it.
Lu Qingyao didn't know how to comfort him. She couldn't really break King Liang's legs as Xiuxiu said.
She had no choice but to offer her own panacea, scar removal cream.
Princess Liang also accepted it with pleasure.
No woman likes to have scars on her body.
Lu Qingyao looked at the scar on her arm and couldn't bear to look at it.
We must come up with a solution as soon as possible. If we wait until King Liang wakes up, we might not be able to do anything to him.
Although the Prince of Liang held a high position, he was also a leisurely prince.
The emperor was somewhat wary of him and did not give him much real power. Even his fiefdom was the closest to the capital, so that he could be kept under his watch.
But no matter how wary they are of him, he is still the only brother left by the late emperor. If he had not committed some unforgivable crime.
The emperor wouldn't do anything to him.
Beating his wife would only damage his reputation and would not hurt him at all.
But why would he come to Jiangzhou for no reason?
If it is said that they are a loving couple, it is understandable that he accompanied the princess to visit relatives, but now it seems that he has other intentions.
"Princess, I wonder if Prince Liang has anything else to do in Jiangzhou besides accompanying you to visit your relatives?"
"Visiting relatives? How could he come to accompany me to visit relatives?" Princess Liang sneered.
"Last year, the north suffered from a drought, and Liang Province has been short of food since winter. The grain allocated by the court is not enough. I request that Your Majesty come to Jiangzhou to visit my uncle and aunt, and buy some food."
Visiting relatives is just a cover.
Lu Qingyao couldn't understand why King Liang had to go out in person to buy grain?
But judging from Princess Liang's expression, she probably doesn't know either.
After staying for a while, Jiang Miaomiao was taken away by Cui Xingzhou and went to see the unconscious King Liang.
Jiang Miaomiao was surprised to find that the gossipy Aunt Wu had disappeared.
And the maids and guards that used to be around Prince Liang are all gone...
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