Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Eliminating The Bandits
Chapter 155: Eliminating The Bandits
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“As long as Prince Qing staunchly denies it, this matter will eventually come to nothing.”
“So, are we just going to let this matter rest?”
“Of course, we can’t let it rest.”
Hearing Jiang Changbai’s words, Jiang Peihuan chuckled softly and then said with a smile. While she spoke, although she had a smile on her face, there was no trace of a smile in her eyes. There was only a scheming and gloomy look in them.
Everyone observing this scene suddenly felt a touch of sympathy for Xiao Junhao.
Turning to the man beside her, Jiang Peihuan spoke softly, “If my guess is correct, the palace should be almost done being refurbished, right?”
Xiao Nanye was not surprised by Jiang Peihuan’s conclusion. Hearing her words, he nodded in agreement, “Xiao Junhao has already prepared the funds, so the completion is only a matter of time.”
“In no more than three to five days, the palace should be completely refurbished.”
“Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan nodded, then continued, ‘I suspect that with Xiao Junhao’s character, after the palace refurbishment is completed, he will definitely invite the Emperor to see his accomplishments.’”
“Mm.”
“Seeing Xiao Nanye nod, and then observing the puzzled expressions on Jiang Changbai and the others, Jiang Peihuan continued with a smile, ‘What if the refurbished palace collapses in front of the Emperor? What do you think will happen?’”
“Hearing this, everyone’s faces revealed surprise.
Xue Qi was the first to speak, “Even if Prince Qing is a royal prince, the Emperor will probably blame him, won’t he?”
“Huan Er, 1 suppose what you want is not merely for Xiao Junhao to be punished.”
As everyone was discussing, Xiao Nanye suddenly looked at Jiang Peihuan and spoke.
Meeting the man’s gaze, Jiang Peihuan laughed and said, “1 heard that you have a good relationship with the Imperial Astronomical Bureau.”
Upon hearing this, Han Feng, who was hurriedly catching up, couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth.”
Who in the entire Qi Kingdom doesn’t know that his master detests the so-called theory of fate the most? Those in the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, who have been ridiculed by King Cheng, despise seeing Xiao Nanye and would rather take a detour.
However, upon hearing this, Xiao Nanye nodded and said with a smile, “Yes, I have a good relationship with the Imperial Astronomical Bureau.”
“Jiang Peihuan had naturally heard about the relationship between Xiao Nanye and the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, which is why she deliberately mentioned it. Now, seeing the man seriously nodding his head, she was left stunned.”
While Jiang Peihuan was stunned, Xiao Nanye continued, “Do you want the palace collapse incident to be associated with Xiao Junhao?”
“Not only to be associated with him, but 1 also want his fate to conflict with the Emperor’s.”
Since ancient times, emperors have placed great belief in the theory of fate.
“If the Emperor knew that Xiao Junhao’s fate conflicted with his own, he would harbor reservations, even if Xiao Junhao was his biological son.”
“Okay, I will arrange this matter.”
Looking at Jiang Peihuan, Xiao Nanye spoke softly.
It was already late at night. Han Feng looked at Xiao Nanye and asked, “Master, what are we going to do with the bandits on this mountain?”
“Kill them.”
As soon as Han Feng’s words fell, Xiao Nanye spoke directly.
When Xue Qi and Jiang Changbai heard this, they couldn’t help but say, “Your Highness King Cheng, these bandits are good at martial arts. If we recruit them into the army, then…”
“Would recruiting them into the army do justice to those they killed?”
Before the two could finish speaking, Xiao Nanye interrupted them. Hearing this, both of them were stunned and eventually shut their mouths.
Lin Xingchen, who was standing nearby, was even more surprised by this scene.
He suddenly felt extremely fortunate. He was glad that he hadn’t actually done anything to Jiang Peihuan back then, or else he might not be standing here today.
It was as if Jiang Peihuan had guessed Lin Xingchen’s thoughts. She turned to him and said, “General Lin, don’t worry. You’re different.”
“Although you and your servants were once bandits, you have a moral code.
You’ve never truly done anything to harm people.”
An hour later, Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye went down the mountain together.
The people who had been kidnapped to the mountain had already been sent away by the soldiers. The official statement was that King Cheng had led the soldiers to wipe out the bandits. This matter had nothing to do with Jiang Peihuan.
When they returned to the General’s Mansion, it was already late at night, and Xiao Nanye didn’t say much.
Looking at Jian Peihuan on Lie Feng’s back, he said softly,” It’s getting late. You should go back and rest. I will arrange that matter as soon as possible.”
“Mmm.”
Jiang Peihuan nodded, then followed Jiang Changbai into the General’s Mansion.
As it was already late at night, Jiang Peihuan didn’t wish to disturb anyone and headed directly back to the Plum Garden.
The next morning, Jiang Peihuan got up early. She hadn’t seen Jiang Hong and Xue Yan since she returned two days ago.
Worried that she would not be able to see the two of them if she woke up late, Jiang Peihuan went to Yanlin early.
When she arrived, Jiang Hong and Xue Yan were preparing for breakfast, both of them were wearing their armor.
Seeing Jiang Peihuan appear, a loving smile appeared on the couple’s faces, “Huan Er, come quickly.”
Xue Yan even personally set the bowls and chopsticks for Jiang Peihuan. After paying respect to the two, Jiang Peihuan sat down on the chair.
Just as Jiang Peihuan was about to speak, she heard her mother’s voice, “Huan Er, how is your maternal grandmother’s health?”
“Mother, rest assured. Grandmother’s health has already improved.”
Jiang Peihuan didn’t inform her mother about Wang Fengyi’s poisoning. Xue Yan is the youngest daughter of Old Madam Xue. She has an extremely close relationship with Old Madam Xue. If she were to discover Wang Fengyi’s act of poisoning, Jiang Peihuan wasn’t sure how her mother would react.
Thinking about Old Madam Xue’s arrangements, Jiang Peihuan chose to hide the matter.
“I asked Ye Xiao to give the prescription for grandmother’s recuperation to Second Aunt. I think grandmother’s body has already recovered.”
“That’s good.”
Knowing that Old Madam Xue’s was fine, Xue Yan finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Hong and Xue Yan were husband and wife, so he naturally knew his wife’s worries over the past few days. Hearing the conversation between the mother and daughter, he whispered, “Yan Er, now you can be relieved.”
Xue Yan nodded.
“By the way, Huan Er, i heard that you and your older brother went to the outskirts last night.”
“Yes.”
“Father, I was about to discuss this matter with you.”
Putting down the utensils in her hands, Jiang Peihuan told Jiang Hong about everything that happened last night, including Xiao Junhao’s scheming and plots.
Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, both Jiang Hong and Xue Yan’s eyes were filled with anger.
Especially Jiang Hong, his chopsticks snapped in his hand. “As a prince, he is so ruthless.”
“Father, speaking of it, grandmother was also implicated by me.”
Seeing the guilt in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, Jiang Hong quickly spoke up. “Don’t say that. What does this matter have to do with you?”
“Father, even though Prince Qing is a royal prince, I can’t swallow this grievance. So, I’ve asked King Cheng for some assistance in this matter..”