Chapter 388: What is an adopted son?
Since Liao Jiu didn't avoid her when talking about business, it should be something she could know.
"It's like this, Emperor Xuan sent me to Aquarius Country on a mission..." Liao Jiu repeated the whole story.
After hearing this, Jiang Lianzhu also became serious. "You have disobeyed the emperor's order. If they really sue you, will they arrest you when they return?"
If Liao Jiu is locked up, things will become difficult.
Liao Jiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've already thought of a countermeasure. Let them file a complaint, and I'll watch. Whoever files a complaint could be connected to the person behind Baihua Tower, so I can catch them and find some flaws."
Jiang Lianzhu asked suspiciously, "Really? Don't lie to me. If you were arrested because of me and lost your official position, it wouldn't matter at other times. You could just come back to the countryside with me and farm. But now Dabao and the others still need you to redress their wrongs."
"I've really thought of a plan." But it might just be a false alarm, and something troublesome might happen.
"That's good. By the way, what's causing your Emperor Xuan's headache?" Jiang Lianzhu asked.
Liao Jiu is not very old, but he is mature beyond his years. He has only been the governor of the Six Gates for a few years, but he was raised by Xuan Huang since he was a child and has a very clear understanding of Xuan Huang's body.
"It's an old problem. I've always had headaches. After becoming the king, I've been overworked and overusing my brain. It wasn't as severe as it is now, but it's getting worse. When I have a headache, I roll all over the floor. This time, I even fainted. These symptoms are kept secret from the public, for fear of affecting public sentiment."
Jiang Lianzhu bit her lip and pondered, "It's been more than ten years since I've had this illness. What did the doctors say it was?"
"They say it's because you're overworked and it takes too much energy. And they also say you can't get angry, because if you do, you'll definitely get sick. Last time I had a seizure, I mentioned it and was thinking of asking you to help treat it, but then I thought better of it. It's a difficult disease to treat and the risks are too great."
If she cured the disease, she would offend the Imperial Hospital. A disease that no one in the entire Imperial Hospital could cure was cured by a rural female doctor. Did she have any opinions about Jiang Lianzhu?
If the disease cannot be cured, we will be attacked from all sides and the situation will be difficult. We may even lose our lives.
Think twice before you act.
Jiang Lianzhu nodded. "I understand what you mean. I won't act rashly."
She is not stupid. Can't she judge the situation?
Xuan Huang is the ruler of a country, and he has been ill for more than ten years. Can she cure his illness right away? This is not an ordinary person's difficult and complicated disease. Famous doctors and great doctors from all over the country, as well as people as powerful as the Imperial Hospital, must have treated it before.
There might be something unknown in it.
Liao Jiu hummed, "Have you heard about Ma Can that day? He was able to run away. Is that true? Or are they just making it up?"
Jiang Lianzhu shook her head. "I haven't heard of it, but I have read in books that ginseng might develop intelligence and become a spirit over time, growing legs and running. But those are all myths. I've never seen anything real."
Liao Jiu sneered, "That's probably just nonsense. There's no chance we can get any Gastrodia elata ginseng this time."
Jiang Lianzhu thought for a moment and said, "Tell me about your Da'an Kingdom, the important people, and the situation. I'll have a clear idea of what's going on. I'm going to the capital soon. Besides Baihua Tower, other forces seem to be very active. Tell me about them, whether they are real or fake."
He simply poured Liao Jiu a cup of tea and the two sat down to talk.
This is a first-class cabin. There is a soft couch next to the window for viewing the scenery. The two of them leaned against the couch, talking while looking at the scenery outside.
As the two of them talked, they unknowingly snuggled together.
Liao Jiu drank tea while holding the woman he loved in his arms. It was a rare opportunity for him to take a break from his busy schedule and enjoy himself happily.
After a few words, he gave Jiang Lianzhu a general overview of the situation in the capital.
Jiang Lianzhu concluded, "The most powerful factions in the capital right now are, first, the lineage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, second, the faction of the Second Princess' Imperial Preceptor, and third, the King of War, a king of a different surname. And the eunuchs in the palace also have a certain amount of real power, right?"
Liao Jiu gently tapped her nose and said, "Smart."
Jiang Lianzhu asked with interest, "What's that War King? He sounds very powerful."
"War King is a king of a different surname appointed by the Xuan Emperor. He was sworn brothers with the Xuan Emperor and the Xiang King in the past. He is extremely brave and skilled in battle. He helped conquer most of the territory of Da'an Kingdom and granted him a prefecture as his fiefdom. In the past two years, War King's health has not been good. He has fought too many battles and suffered too many injuries. Once his illness flares up, it is like a mountain collapsing. He handed over the War Army to several adopted sons. He is now recuperating in the capital. He basically does not show up, does not socialize, and does not attend social events. But when his name is mentioned, no one does not respect him..."
Jiang Lianzhu blinked and gave a thumbs up, "Great!"
"What's the matter with adopting a son?"
Liao Jiu said, "The War King had no children, so he adopted four sons. Each of them is a dragon and phoenix among men, each with his own strengths. They fought alongside him to defend his country, and all of them have made great military achievements. They are truly remarkable."
"Hasn't the War King ever been married? Why doesn't he have children?" Jiang Lianzhu was curious.
In ancient times, didn’t anyone with a little bit of ability have three wives and four concubines?
"I got married and I think they had a daughter. However, the War King was fighting on the border at the time, and the War King's wife gave birth at home. I don't know how she died. She also suffered a setback during childbirth and was unable to have children afterwards. She died of illness a few years later. The War King never remarried and devoted himself to defending his country..."
Liao Jiu was not very clear about the specific inside story because he was still a child at the time.
This is someone's family secret, and most people won't spread it.
Jiang Lianzhu said, "Oh, I see..." This War King is also quite legendary.
After not mentioning the War King, Jiang Lianzhu asked about some matters concerning the Crown Prince and the Second Princess. Liao Jiuqian said, "As subjects, we should refrain from discussing matters concerning the royal family. These are the Emperor's family affairs."
"The Emperor Xuan has three children now: two princesses and a prince. You only mentioned the second princess, but what about the eldest princess? Can't she take the rank?"
Liao Jiu paused for a moment, "The eldest princess is deeply loved by the Xuan Emperor, but her mother died young, and her family background is ordinary..."
She is not as ambitious as the other two royal heirs and is a kind-hearted princess.
Jiang Lianzhu nodded and said, "Oh, so that's it!"
Then, he counted on his fingers again, "Oh right, your Six Gates is also considered one of them, and there is also the Baihua Tower in the dark. Now there are six forces, openly and secretly, the capital is very deep!"
Seeing that she hadn't asked the eldest princess again, Liao Jiu felt inexplicably relieved and said with a smile, "If I am no longer with us, the Six Gates will be the emperor who can give orders. We are just pawns in his hands."
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