In late spring, the coast of Chenghai is shaded by green trees, and the area near Linhai Tower is covered with emerald lotus leaves, creating an exceptionally beautiful scene.
Wen Bingqing hosted a group of people and invited them to go out for fun. As luck would have it, some unknown person who was sitting next to them and chatting about poetry suddenly started criticizing Prince Jin and Prince De.
The uncle and nephew are described as "in cahoots with each other", "in cahoots with each other", and "in cahoots with each other".
He also said of the King of Jin, "He has evil intentions, is full of deceit, and is greedy and insatiable."
Jiang Changning was unhappy, "These people's books are in vain, my prince is resourceful."
"Such a beautiful scenery has been ruined by some ignorant people." The Princess of Changshan curled her lips.
Zeng Zhaofu rolled up his sleeves and said, "I'll go and chase them away."
"Just sit down." The Crown Princess of Dewang held her back.
Wen Bingqing ordered, "Go and see what kind of bastards are talking nonsense there."
After a while, the maid who went to check on them came back and said, "They look like a few failed scholars, and they are accompanied by the chief historian of Prince Yu's Palace."
The Crown Prince's wife of Changshan sneered, "You have no moral integrity in your words and behave like a mean person."
"The Prince of Yu's Mansion is just rehashing something that has already happened." Wen Bingqing sneered.
"This stove will take a long time to burn. Does Prince Yu's Mansion have that much firewood?" Jiang Changning asked with a sly smile.
Not to mention that these scholars have not yet taken the imperial examinations, and it is not certain whether they can become officials. Even if they become officials immediately, with the support of Prince Yu, it will not be possible to climb to a high position overnight.
"In order to buy firewood, you'll probably have to collect money from everywhere, right?" said the Crown Princess of Changshan.
"This is inevitable." Several people said in unison, and they all had plans in mind.
At this time, the voice of a woman singing came from outside the window, "..It is said that spring has gone but the lover has not. A few days have made me look more haggard, the willow catkins are flying. All spring, there has been no news from the fish and geese, my pretty enemy is far away."
A melodious sound came from far away and a gorgeous houseboat swayed over. It was the singing girl from Meixiang Pavilion who was singing.
Jiang Changning and his companions were all female relatives, and they had little interest in these singing girls, but the person next door shouted, "They are from Meixiang Pavilion. Call them up and let them drink with us."
"Sing a few more songs."
Hearing the people next door calling out to the singing girls, Zeng Zhaofu sneered and said, "How can such a broken stove be lit?"
"Some people always think they are very capable, so they like to do this kind of thing." Jiang Changning said sarcastically.
The Princess of Dewang sneered, "I'll wait and see."
All of them were mothers, and they were concerned about their children at home. After sitting for a while, they dispersed and went home.
As Jiang Changning entered the courtyard, she was greeted by the ball kicked by her son. She stepped on it and said, "Xiao Ming'er."
"Mom, Ming'er, Ming'er, I miss you so much." Xiao Ming ran towards her.
Jiang Changning laughed, "Mom has only been out for an hour, and you miss her already!"
"I miss my mother." Xiao Ming hugged her legs.
Jiang Changning bent down, picked him up, and kissed his face, "Mom misses Xiao Ming'er too."
Xiao Ming hugged her neck and said, "Mom, take care of Ming'er. Ming'er will be good."
"Okay, next time when mom goes out, I'll take Xiao Ming'er with her." Jiang Changning understood and tapped his nose.
"Hello, mother." Xiao Ming and Jiang Changning were face to face.
The mother and son were intimate for a while, and Xiao Ming was about to eat milk soup. Jiang Changning asked the nanny to take him out and looked at Xiulan who was walking over, "Is there something going on in the mansion?"
"Mrs. Zhao hanged herself but was saved."
Jiang Changning raised his eyebrows, "Aren't these people afraid that the fake will become real?"
Jiang Changning chuckled, "You mischievous girl."
After Xiulan took over the concubines, she managed them very well, and Jiang Changning had less to worry about.
After the Empress Dowager put Zhao into the Prince of Jin's Mansion, she found that Zhao was in the same situation as Chen Yi. She had become an offline kite and could not be contacted in any way.
"Go and find Xiaodouzi for me." The Empress Dowager thought of Xiaodouzi who was punished by her for his poor performance.
The Empress Dowager re-employed Xiaodouzi. Firstly, there were not enough people, and secondly, only Xiaodouzi successfully delivered the dirty things into the Prince of Jin's Mansion, although the final result was not satisfactory.
Xiaodouzi, who was pale and thin, came soon. He was beaten with fifty boards. He was a castrated man and his body was already damaged. These fifty boards almost cost him his life.
It took several months to finally raise it well.
The task given to him by the Empress Dowager was, "Contact Zhao and ask her to confuse the Prince of Jin."
"I will definitely get this done." Xiaodouzi took the order and left the palace.
Jiang Changning was planning to tell Prince Jin about the contact between the Chief Secretary of Prince Yu's Palace and the failed scholar, but the couple hadn't met for three or four days, so she forgot about it.
At the end of March, Prince Yu returned to the court. He became cautious in his words and actions, tolerant in everything, and seemed willing to submit to Prince Jin and Prince De.
Thanks to Prince Yu's peace of mind, there was nothing to do in the court, and Prince Jin was finally able to come back and have dinner with his wife and children.
Seeing Prince Jin, Jiang Changning smiled, "My prince finally remembers that he still has a lovely wife and son at home."
"I have never forgotten it. I have always remembered it." Prince Jin stepped forward and hugged her. "My dear princess, you miss your husband."
"I think about it every day and dare not forget it all the time." Jiang Changning said with a smile.
"Daddy." Xiao Ming walked in holding the door sill. The nanny lifted the curtain and didn't dare to follow him in.
Jiang Changning pushed Prince Jin away and said, "Your son is here."
"Smelly boy." King Jin picked up his son who ran to his legs, "Smelly boy, you've gained weight and turned into a fat boy."
"Don't talk nonsense. Our Xiao Ming'er is not a little fat boy. What we have is called baby fat." Jiang Changning pinched his son's chubby hand.
"Daddy, kick the ball." Although Xiao Ming is young, he has a good memory. He still remembers that his father took him to play football more than half a month ago.
"Take him to play ball under the porch before it gets completely dark." Jiang Changning pushed the father and son out.
The father and son had a lot of fun. In the evening, King Jin ate a lot of meat. Although he had to get up at dawn the next day, he was in high spirits. After breakfast, he went to court.
April passed peacefully, and in early May, the city was filled with the aroma of rice dumplings and rice wine.
The King of Jin thought that May would pass peacefully. On the fourth day of the first lunar month, Jiang Nan came to see him with a few bows and crossbows, "Your Majesty, please take a look."
"This..." King Jin frowned. The craftsmanship of this crossbow looked like it was made by the Crossbow Workshop under the Ministry of War. "Why do you want to imitate the crossbow?"
The Qin Dynasty had extremely strict management over bows and crossbows. The bows and crossbows produced by the Crossbow Factory were exclusively for use by the Qin army. Personal ownership was strictly prohibited, and even princes were no exception.
The law also clearly states that if an individual owns more than ten crossbows produced by the Crossbow Bureau, he will be guilty of treason and shall be executed.
"Your Highness, this crossbow is not a replica." Jiang Nan showed the grooves on the crossbow to King Jin.
When the King of Jin saw this, his expression changed even though he usually kept his emotions to himself.
I went to the hospital to see a dentist, and the doctor said it was a psychological problem. I was speechless. I have been in pain for so many days! How could it be a psychological problem
(End of this chapter)