The emperor wanted to appoint General Xiong as the commander-in-chief, but too many people opposed it.
General Xiong bombarded residential areas and has become a brutal butcher.
No one is willing to let such a person who kills 8,000 enemies but loses 10,000 of his own be the commander.
The emperor wanted to send another veteran general, but most of the veterans who were idle at home were suffering from old illnesses. They were afraid that they would have to go home to recuperate like Zhang Neng before they even arrived in Annan.
The emperor did not trust the younger generals and always felt that they were secretly colluding with the Prince of Jin.
The emperor trusted General Song and General Xiong the most because they had served him well and he regarded them as his loyal ministers.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops." General Song stepped forward and volunteered.
The emperor also knew that he had no choice but to send him, and said with relief: "Song Qing, for the country"
Just as the words of encouragement began, a minister stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I have a memorial to submit."
General Song looked at the man and felt a little uneasy.
And the court official did not disappoint his premonition. He indeed submitted a memorial to impeach him, accusing him of more than a dozen crimes, including "raising troops for personal gain, using state affairs for personal gain, and accepting bribes."
The most serious one is: treason.
In the past, the Turks, Xianbei and other foreign tribes had harassed the Qin territory at the instigation of General Song, who wanted to use this opportunity to gain military merit.
"I am innocent, Your Majesty. You know me best. He is framing me." General Song refused to admit it.
"Your Majesty, I have collected relevant evidence and I ask Your Majesty to investigate this matter thoroughly." said the court official.
General Song's face turned black and the emperor frowned.
Regardless of whether this is true or false, General Song has been impeached and he must stay in Beijing to defend himself. It is impossible for him to lead troops to Annan. Who knows if he will collude with the Yu father and son to cause trouble again.
General Song is unable to lead the troops, and the Emperor cannot find a suitable commander, which gives him a headache.
Now even if he wanted Prince Jin to lead the troops, it would be impossible because Prince Jin had already gone to Shandong.
Of course, he could have issued an order to recall the people, but he didn't want to.
Jiang Changning had no control over the affairs of the court, but there was some movement from Song Yirou's side, "Looking for a midwife in secret?"
Song Yirou is not pregnant, so why is she looking for a midwife
Zhuang Qingchan is pregnant, she wants to harm Zhuang Qingchan!
Even though Jiang Changning was extremely intelligent, he would not have thought that Song Yirou's hand was so long. The person Song Yirou wanted to harm was not Zhuang Qingchan, but her.
After a moment's silence, Jiang Changning ordered Su Fei, "Have someone tell the King of Ningxia about this."
She and Zhuang Qingchan lived in different houses, and she was pregnant, so she really didn't have the energy to protect Zhuang Qingchan.
Zhuang Qingchan is pregnant with the child of the King of Ningxia, so it is most appropriate for the King of Ningxia to protect her.
When the King of Ningxia learned that Song Yirou secretly bribed the midwives who often traveled around the various mansions, his reaction was the same as Jiang Changning's. This vicious woman wanted to harm Zhuang Qingchan.
With a legitimate wife like Song Yirou, he will not have a legitimate son. After a hundred years, the royal palace will have to be demoted three ranks before he can inherit the title.
The King of Ningxia originally inherited the title by a lower rank. He was already a prince of a county. If his legitimate son planned properly, he might even be able to inherit the title of prince of a county. Even if he was demoted, it would only be one rank.
But if he is a bastard's son, then no matter how much he plans, he will not be able to inherit the title of Prince.
The King of Ningxia did not want a concubine's son, but he could not have no descendants. "Poisonous woman, poisonous woman!"
After discussing with the Concubine Dowager, he placed several more people around Zhuang Qingchan to protect her, and then went to the Song family in person to pick up Song Yirou.
It's better to keep a close eye on her than to let her act recklessly at her parents' home.
Ever since Song Yirou broke into Prince Jin's Mansion and caused a scene, she ditched the Ningxia Prince's Dowager Consort and went straight back to the Song Mansion. She has been living in the Song family these days.
The King of Ningxia came to pick her up, but Song Yirou didn't want to go back.
When she returned to her parents' home, although her mother nagged her, she could not do anything about it and she could do whatever she wanted.
"Rou'er, you are a married woman, how can you stay in your mother's house for long? The prince is here to pick you up today, so you should pack up and go back with the prince." Mrs. Song advised.
"I won't go back. I don't want to suffer that injustice. I want to divorce him." Song Yirou used the excuse that Zhuang Qingchan, the concubine, got pregnant before her, the legitimate wife.
Mrs. Song II did not know that her daughter had not yet consummated her marriage with the Prince of Ningxia. She was also very angry about the Prince of Ningxia stopping giving his concubine contraceptives, and did not persuade her to go back. She just said, "Don't mention divorce all the time. It sounds good!"
"If you don't want to tell me, then don't tell me. You go tell him that I'm not going back." Song Yirou lay down on the couch, closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.
Mrs. Song had no choice but to come out and deal with her son-in-law first. "I've been suffering from the heat these days and feel a little uncomfortable. I want to keep Rou'er at home to accompany me and let her go back in a few days."
The Ningxia King sneered and said, "If she follows me back today, she will still be the Ningxia King's Consort. If she doesn't want to, she doesn't have to return to the palace in the future."
"Why does Your Highness have to say such harsh words between husband and wife?" Master Song II said disapprovingly.
"I am not as cruel as your daughter." King Ningxia turned and left.
"Your Highness, please stay. Your Highness, please stay." Master Song II chased out.
Upon seeing this, Mrs. Song hurried back to the inner courtyard to persuade her daughter.
However, Song Yirou refused to listen to her earnest advice and refused to follow Prince Ningxia back to the palace. She also threatened: "If he has the ability, he can ask for a divorce again."
"What happens after the divorce? Rou'er, don't be silly. If the King of Jin was willing to marry you, the situation would not be like this now."
"The past is the past, and the present is now. When Prince Jin is widowed again, I will have people spread the rumor that he is unlucky in marriage. It will be his blessing that I am willing to marry him." Song Yirou had already thought about it.
Mrs. Song was dumbfounded, "Rou'er, don't mess around."
"I know what's going on. Don't worry about it."
After getting rid of the Second Master Song and leaving the Song Mansion in anger, Prince Ningxia really wanted to ask for an imperial decree for a divorce, but he knew that the emperor would not agree, which was really frustrating.
Jiang Changning soon learned that the King of Ningxia went to the Song Mansion to pick someone up, but he did not bring the person back, and Song Yirou was still clamoring for a divorce.
"Since she wants to divorce, why does she want to harm Zhuang Qingchan's child?" Jiang Changning couldn't understand.
"Maybe the King of Ningxia didn't want to divorce, so she got rid of Fourth Aunt Zhuang's child and forced the King of Ningxia to divorce." Xiulan guessed.
"The prince said that the Prince of Ningxia requested an imperial decree for a divorce, but the emperor disagreed." Jiang Changning corrected her, "Keep keeping an eye on Song Yirou and those midwives. If you don't have enough manpower, go find Uncle Nan."
"There are enough people." Shu Fei replied.
At this time, Fang Ju came in, "Princess, Madam Chen wants to see you."
"Let her in."
After a while, Chen Yi came in and said, "Greetings to the princess, may the princess live long and healthy."
"Mrs. Chen, there's no need to be so polite. What's the matter that you want to see me?" Jiang Changning asked directly.
"Princess, my childhood sweetheart has reached age, and I want to find her a marriage partner," said Chen Yi.
Jiang Changning's eyes flickered, "Who do you want to marry Qingmei to?"
"I have asked Qingmei about her opinion. She is of the same age as Wenhai and is willing to marry Wenhai. I hope the princess will agree."
"Princess, Wenhai is the steward in charge of the flowers and trees in the front yard." Xiulan reminded in a low voice.
"Go and get Qingmei and Wenhai for me." Jiang Changning said.
(End of this chapter)