Jiang Ling shook his head and said calmly, "In reply to your question, Grandma, I don't know. Please tell me clearly."
The old lady moved her fingers, then remembered that her Buddhist beads were missing. She slowly withdrew her hand and said with a loving face, "Ling'er, how much do you know about San'er's affairs?"
"...Grandma, what do you mean? I don't quite understand."
"Ha, Grandma, I don't mean anything else. I just want to tell you about Xinrou. This is what San'er told Grandma."
"Grandma needs you to do something on the day of the banquet."
After one stick of incense
Jiang Ling frowned slightly, her eyes stern: "Wen Li dared to humiliate me like this. I will definitely not let this go. I understand what Grandma meant."
"When the time comes, under the watchful eyes of the public, and with His Majesty here, it won't be difficult to obtain the divorce papers. Then, my eldest sister will be free."
The old lady nodded: "Yes, then you can leave the capital with us and live your own life without having to worry about being plotted against."
"There's one more thing I want to tell you, Grandmother. But you must not tell anyone else. It's not the right time yet. Have someone write a story in private and spread it throughout Dagan as quickly as possible."
"Grandma, what's going on?"
Jiang Ling raised her head and listened carefully, horror slowly appearing in her eyes, her voice trembling a little: "Grandmother, you mean the reason why His Majesty is young."
"It's because he used the prince as a medicine guide to make the elixir for himself and then ate it. Isn't this an act against heaven?"
The old lady stroked the cup and sighed, "Yes, he has done so few evil things. If it weren't for the requirement that it be a baby, I'm afraid even I, the eldest princess, would not be able to escape."
"Dagan is rotten from top to bottom. The emperor is incompetent and the officials are corrupt and afraid of the generals..."
"It doesn't matter how the storybook is written. What's important is that everyone should think of that person and ruin his reputation in advance."
Jiang Ling's expression froze, and she whispered, "Yes, I understand what Grandmother means, but does the Jiang family really want to...rebel?"
The old lady chuckled softly, "Why not? I've done so much for the Li family, but it's a shame that nothing can be done to support a rotten wreck."
"Rather than being swallowed up by other countries in the future, it is better to hand it over to the Jiang family. As for how far it can go, it depends on you brothers."
"Grandma is old, how many years can she live?"
Jiang Ling's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she felt a little sad: "Grandma, did you learn anything from San'er? His personality has changed so much, it's like he's become a different person."
"But what happened in the capital? The three of them have many secrets. Even though my grandson asked him, he was unwilling to tell us, but I can guess that it must not be a good thing."
The old lady sighed: "How can the genocide of the Jiang family be a good thing? Anyway, there is still time and a chance to reverse it."
"Go find San'er and ask him to restore his identity as soon as possible. The chessboard with the emperor has begun to move. He should not hide in the dark any longer. The things in the dark are almost done."
Jiang Ling was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, grandson understands."
The grandparents chatted for a long time before coming out. After Jiang Ling found Jiang Sheng, she briefly explained her purpose: "This is what grandma wanted. I will arrange for someone to pick you up. You just have to put on a show."
"The plan is about to begin. The capital will be in chaos soon. By then, the Jiang family should have evacuated. We can't stay here for long."
Jiang Sheng nodded obediently: "Okay, I know the seriousness of the matter. Don't worry, brother. And what happened with the fire in the palace last night?"
Jiang Ling seemed to be hesitant to speak, and sighed helplessly, "Now is not the time yet. You will understand in a few days. Pack up your things and leave the city."
Watching his brother walking away, Jiang Ling came to the study.
After the father and son finalized their plan, they looked at each other with a hint of melancholy: "I never thought we would end up like this. The vows we made back then seem like a thing of the past."
"Well, the emperor is cruel. If we don't take this step, the Jiang family will be exterminated. The same goes for the Xiongnu. It's time to let them cause chaos. Chaos is an opportunity for us."
"Leave this matter to me, your father. Hurry up and find your brother. He's been a worry for so long and still hasn't come back."
Jiang Ling chuckled: "Okay, but when San'er comes back, don't say anything bad to him. He will be sad if he hears it."
Jiang Baichuan nodded and said nothing. He had a lot of things to do. If he was accidentally discovered, it would be fatal. He had no time to deal with that unfilial son.
In a blink of an eye, it was time to entertain guests.
The guests at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion never stopped coming in early in the morning, one after another, it was so crowded.
The house was filled with joy as red lanterns were hung.
Seeing her brother whom she hadn't seen for four years, Jiang Xinrou quickly stepped forward, unable to find words to say, her voice trembling, "I'm glad you're back safely, that's all!"
Jiang Ling's smile deepened, and she said softly, "My eldest sister is here. Let's go to the backyard and talk. It's quieter there."
"Well, I'll go right away."
Seeing Wen Li was about to follow, Jiang Ling joked, "Brother-in-law and eldest sister have a really good relationship. They can't even be apart for a moment. However, the backyard is full of women, so brother-in-law should not go."
"...Okay, then I'll wait in the front yard. Xinrou, go and have a good talk with your mother-in-law."
Jiang Xinrou looked normal, but when she turned around, the smile in her eyes disappeared, leaving only coldness.
Wen Li stood beside Jiang Ling, his white robe making him look even more gentle and elegant. "Brother-in-law just came back, so I guess he doesn't know much about the capital. If there's anywhere you want to go, just come find me."
"Okay, thank you brother-in-law. The peach blossoms are blooming these days, so we can go and see them when the time comes."
"Come to think of it, I haven't seen peach blossoms in several years."
"Ha, speaking of peach blossoms, the most famous is naturally the Ten Mile Peach Blossoms outside the capital. Every year when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, many scholars and writers come and it's very lively."
While receiving the guests, Jiang Ling spoke to him from time to time. Her attitude was the same as usual, with a hint of alienation.
Wen Li always felt inexplicably depressed when standing beside him. He was the most famous man in the capital at that time. Many people were suppressed by him and had to wait for him to go to the battlefield.
I thought a scholar wouldn't be able to fight on the battlefield, but I didn't expect him to make such great military achievements. This brother-in-law is really...
It doesn’t matter if you snore. The Jiang family’s glory won’t last much longer. Enjoy the calm before the storm.
Jiang Ling glanced at him and took in his expression. Her eyes darkened for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.
The noble ladies came in and looked over with smiling faces.
Until a cry of surprise rang out: "Liu Yun is here, how dare she come here, she is really shameless, I think she is just wishful thinking."
A woman in a white skirt and with a cold face walked in. Her eyes fell on the figure, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she slowly lowered her head and followed her father.
Jiang Ling bowed, and a clear and pleasant voice rang out: "Greetings, Master. I am honored to be your disciple."
Taifu Liu looked over with a look of regret. It was just a little short. If he hadn't called off the engagement, his daughter and Jiang Ling would be...
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