After all, the King of Jiujiang was a defeated general, and although he was not demoted due to the protection of the King of Changshan and others, he was fined, dismissed from his post, and confined to his home for three months to reflect on his actions.
He was injured and being confined at home was a good opportunity for him to recover.
When Princess Jiujiang saw the skinny Prince Jiujiang, she cried and started to criticize Prince Qing, "Prince Jin is more reliable, while Prince Qing is just good at talking."
"Prince Qing didn't want to save you. General Fan captured two thousand prisoners of war and said he would just kill them in a pit. He clearly wanted to kill you."
"I gave him several valuable gifts, but he took the money and did nothing."
Princess Jiujiang said so much just to persuade Prince Jiujiang not to be foolish again and to follow Prince Qing till the end.
"He is so cruel. I was rescued by someone, but he still sent people to hunt me down and didn't want me to return to Beijing." King Jiujiang said angrily.
"Why not let you return to Beijing? You don't bother him in any way." Princess Jiujiang did not think that Prince Jiujiang could defeat Prince Deqing.
"He's worried that I'll help King Jin."
Princess Jiujiang snorted coldly, "Just help Prince Jin, what can he do?"
"I need to think about this carefully."
"What is there to think about? Your life was saved by Prince Jin. Don't you plan to repay this favor?" Princess Jiujiang asked unhappily.
"It's not that we won't report it, but it depends on how we report it."
"If you want to think about it, think about it carefully. Don't be fooled by that old villain Prince Qing again. I'll pack some gifts and go to Prince Jin's mansion to thank Princess Jin."
"Okay, just make the arrangements."
At this time, the maidservant outside reported, "My Lord, Princess, the imperial physician is here."
"Go and ask the imperial physician to come in." said Princess Jiujiang.
King Jiujiang's leg still needs treatment. He has been hiding from pursuit all the way and his wound has never healed.
With the rescue of King Jiujiang, good news from the border came one after another.
General Fan has made great military achievements. When he returns to the capital, he will surely be promoted.
It just so happened that General Fan’s eldest daughter was getting married in August, and there was an endless stream of people coming to the Fan family to add dowry.
Jiang Changning did not go, firstly because she was pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to go, and secondly, Prince Jin's Mansion and the Fan family had no dealings, and if she went there, it would give people the misunderstanding that Prince Jin's Mansion was trying to win people over, which would be disadvantageous to the Fan family.
"Is the court going to send someone to negotiate?" Jiang Changning took the watermelon juice handed to him by Prince Jin and took a sip.
Watermelon is cold, so King Jin didn't allow her to eat too much. He only gave her a small cup of watermelon juice every day to satisfy her craving.
"Well, once the Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites have decided on the candidates, we will set off."
There is no intention to destroy the Di Kingdom. Now that the war has come to this point, it is time to negotiate.
"It's better if you don't go." Jiang Changning said with a smile.
"Don't worry, you're about to give birth. I will stay with you and will not leave the capital. Besides, I am not worthy of the Di people to negotiate with the Di people with my status."
"That's true." Jiang Changning smiled and put down the empty cup.
"Zhou Shouxin will go."
"Can he do it?" Jiang Changning didn't know Zhou Shouxin. In his impression, the three brothers of the Zhou family were not very good at speaking.
"When arguing with others, he speaks eloquently, citing scriptures and classics, and refutes them without any chance of argument."
"He's so powerful, so it's appropriate for him to go and negotiate."
The King of Jin asked with amusement, "Why are you still afraid that I'll use the wrong person?"
"How could I doubt the prince's vision? The prince has always been good at using people and has a keen eye."
"You're so sweet, are you trying to drink another glass of watermelon juice?"
"Your Highness is wise!" Jiang Changning said with a sweet smile.
"Watermelon is cold in nature, so don't eat too much of it. Eat a few grapes instead. Didn't you say that if you eat more grapes, your child's eyes will be dark, round, and clear?" King Jin said hurriedly when he saw the maid bringing in the washed grapes.
I don't know where the King of Jin found that small basket of grapes. Although it was not in season, this variety of grapes was quite sweet.
After a few days, the Honglu Temple and the Ministry of Rites selected the people, and the peace negotiation group went to the border under the escort of 500 imperial guards.
On July 30th, Fang Youting was ten months pregnant and was about to give birth.
Although the palace is now managed by the Concubine Dowager and the midwife was also hired by the Concubine Dowager, she is still afraid.
If Zhao Xifang bribed the midwife, the lives of her and her child would be in danger.
"Nurse, you must keep a close eye on the midwives and don't let them harm the lives of my mother and me." Fang Youting was really worried, so she found ways to bring her wet nurse into the house.
"Don't worry, young lady. I will keep a close eye on them and will never let them do anything." The wet nurse said firmly.
Fang Youting then instructed a few of her trusted maids, "Take good care of the yard for me, and don't let them take advantage of the situation."
After everything was explained clearly, she entered the delivery room with a heavy heart.
As the pain came in waves, Fang Youting had no energy to think about anything else.
When the concubine heard that she had an attack, she wanted to go there in person to take charge, but her trusted maid advised her not to go there as it was such a hot day.
"I have to go, to prevent anyone from having any bad intentions." The toffee said as she walked out.
The concubine sat in the hall of the courtyard for half an hour. Prince Yu came back and saw the concubine. He smiled and said, "I feel relieved that my mother is here."
"Why did you come back so early?" The concubine was surprised when she saw Prince Yu.
"I asked him to keep an eye on it. When I knew Fang had given birth, I came back. Anyway, there was nothing to do in the court."
The concubine frowned and said, "You should pay more attention to the affairs of the court. Don't let others fool you and make mistakes."
Prince Yu was about to say something when a scream came, startling him, "Why did it take so long to be born?"
“It takes so long to have a baby.”
Fang Youting was relatively quick and gave birth to her son three hours later.
Prince Yu was very happy, "I have a son!"
Zhao Xifang was furious, "She actually gave birth to a baby successfully!"
Why don't you take action, you rubbish
She was so mad!
If that bitch gives birth to a son, Prince Yu will definitely ask for her to be made a concubine.
Although her status is lower than hers, the bitch has a son by her side, and in the future.
No, this palace cannot fall into the hands of that bitch's son. She has to go to the Zhao family to find a beautiful woman and give her to Prince Yu.
Unable to stop Fang Youting from giving birth, she had to think of other ways.
"Princess, the Concubine Dowager sent something to you." The maid said outside.
Zhao Xifang was stunned. The imperial concubine gave her something
what
"Send it in." Zhao Xifang put away her anger and said expressionlessly.
The things were put in a pearwood box. The maid who brought the things bowed to Zhao Xifang and said, "Princess, the Queen Mother said that you can read. Take a good look at these books. Read more and you will understand the principles."
Zhao Xifang frowned, this didn't sound like a good thing.
After sending the maid away, Zhao Xifang opened the box, which contained a stack of banknotes and three books.
This silver note.
Zhao Xifang's face changed drastically. This was clearly the banknote she asked her wet nurse to bribe the midwife, but it actually fell into the hands of the imperial concubine, who then had someone send it back to her.
When she saw the banknote, she understood everything.
Let’s look at the three books again: they are “The Book of Rites and Laws”, “The Book of Women’s Admonitions” and “The Book of Women’s Virtues”.
The meaning of Toffee is self-evident.
(End of this chapter)