Three families hire each other, the mistress of the marquisate accidentally offends the treacherous

The next morning.

After the rain, the sky clears up.

When Ji Yun returned to the mansion after court, he received a gift from the other courtyard.

As soon as he heard that it was Jiang Qingyue who sent it, he immediately asked someone to bring it up.

The gift was a scroll.

He opened it and saw a painting of fishing by a famous artist from the previous dynasty.

Valuable and hard to find.

He knew she wanted to thank him.

only……

This fishing picture...

The moment he saw it, he thought of a time when he secretly took her out of the city and went fishing at the lake outside the city.

It was a spring day, the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and the flowers were fragrant. They hid in a reed marsh.

He was very excited and said he would catch a lot of fish and grill them for her.

She looked happy and found a lot of firewood nearby, a big bundle.

She was wearing coarse cloth and was picking up firewood very skillfully. You couldn't tell at all that she was a lady from a wealthy family.

But in the end, he didn't catch any fish.

She didn't blame him.

He even said excitedly: Let's come again next time.

He promised her that he would catch a lot of fish and grill them for her next time.

She smiled happily, her beautiful almond eyes curved into crescents, and answered him: Okay.

After that, he secretly practiced fishing for a long time, but he never had the chance to fish with her again.

If there is a chance in the future...

He held the fishing picture and looked at it for a long time.

Then he carefully rolled up the painting, put it into the scroll, found a nanmu box to put it in, and put it in the drawer of the shelf.

He called the guards and asked, "Have you found out everything about yesterday?"

"Yes, Miss Jiang and Madam Jiang had a conflict..."

The guard told him everything that happened yesterday.

After listening to this, Ji Yunzhi pursed his lips and thought.

It is obvious that Lin's death was closely related to Madam Jiang. Madam Jiang pushed a servant out to take the blame for herself in order to save herself.

He thought for a moment and ordered, "Send some news out, saying that the Minister of War Jiang Shuo allowed his wife to harm his concubines."

When he released the news, the censors would rush over like cats smelling fish.

At the banquet at Prince Chen's mansion yesterday, Cao had already admitted that she had harmed Lin, so she pushed the wet nurse out.

No matter what, he couldn't let her off the hook.

This matter is big and small at the same time.

Jiang Shuo was unaware of the matter, so at most he could be blamed for not investigating. But if he was watched by the censor, he would definitely be in trouble.

If this matter is exposed, he will make sure that Cao will lose her position as mistress.

Cao used her status as the mistress and didn't treat concubines as human beings, so now he would let her have a taste of what it was like to be a concubine.

He would help Jiang Qingyue accomplish whatever she wanted to do.

"Is there any movement from the imperial concubine?"

"After the banquet yesterday, the Imperial Concubine sent a message to Miss Jiang. Miss Jiang has already replied, saying that she was not feeling well and rejected it."

"Well, find something for the Imperial Concubine to do these days, and do something different from what she did to Concubine Li before."

He discovered yesterday that Nie Qianjin was full of hostility towards Jiang Qingyue and was always looking for trouble.

Now that the notice has been sent to the other courtyard, it seems that they are not going to give up. The best way is to make her unable to take care of herself and unable to protect herself.

I have a lot of things to do, so I won't cause trouble for Jiang Qingyue.

However, this can only solve the problem immediately. If you want to solve the problem once and for all, you have to find another way.

"Also keep an eye on Madam Jiang and don't let her do anything to hurt Miss Jiang."

When Nie Qianjin targeted Jiang Qingyue yesterday, Cao was also present. Cao must be holding a grudge after suffering such a big setback. She couldn't do anything on her own. If she hooked up with Nie Qianjin, it would be troublesome to do something.

He would eliminate one by one anything that was dangerous to Jiang Qingyue.

"Yesterday at the banquet at Prince Chen's Mansion, after Miss Jiang left, Madam Jiang handed a note to the Imperial Concubine."

"What did you say?"

"It is said that Miss Jiang and General Dongling have a past relationship."

Ji Yunzhi paused slightly, waved to the guards, and the guards retreated.

After the previous cliff fall incident, he had people keeping an eye on Nie Qianjin.

Cao must have had ulterior motives for saying such things to Nie Qianjin.

First, to give Nie Qianjin a reason to deal with Jiang Qingyue. To fan the flames.

Second, Nie Qianjin has other ideas about Dong Lingyan.

Thinking back to the last incident of falling off the cliff, it was obvious that Nie Qianjin did not slip, but rather escaped in a planned manner. The person responsible for this incident was Dong Lingyan.

Before, he thought it was Nie Qianjin's own fault, but now it seems that maybe the two of them do have some shameful connection.

Recalling the various things that happened before with Dong Lingyan and Nie Qianjin, he easily thought of some clues.

He had never thought about it in this regard before, but now that he put these two people together, he found that many things had traces.

Almost the moment he figured it out, he was certain that Dong Lingyan and Nie Qianjin had a story.

It’s just that outsiders don’t know, just like... him and Jiang Qingyue.

No one knew except the two of them.

However, Cao probably didn't know that Nie Qianjin and Dong Lingyan had a past relationship.

Cao told Nie Qianjin about this matter just to let Nie Qianjin deal with Jiang Qingyue.

But I didn't expect that I would get the upper hand by accident.

The note was passed yesterday, and after the banquet, Nie Qianjin had someone pass the invitation to Jiang Qingyue.

Combined with the content on the note...

There is a high possibility that what the note said is true.

This could also explain why Nie Qianjin kept causing trouble for Jiang Qingyue.

……

Ji Yunzhi thought it over and over in his mind several times, and then he got up and entered the palace.

Xue Feimu might not know whether Jiang Qingyue and Dong Lingyan were related, but he could find out some information by trying to find out.

After entering the palace, he went to the library and borrowed two medical books. He didn't find them, so he decided to go to the Imperial Hospital again.

I went to the Imperial Hospital, got the medical book, and prepared to leave the palace.

On this road into the palace, you will pass by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Chief of Ceremonies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was Xue Feimu.

As soon as Ji Yunzhi entered the Internal Affairs Department, someone went to report. The official working inside recognized Ji Yunzhi and was startled. He hurried forward to salute:

"Your humble servant greets the Prime Minister."

Ji Yunzhi said expressionlessly: "No need to be polite."

"I was passing by the Internal Affairs Department, so I came in to take a look."

"The Prime Minister is here to inspect. The Ministry of Internal Affairs is honored. Please come in and have a cup of hot tea."

"Thank you."

Ji Yunzhi followed the official inside, and the official immediately winked at the clerk behind him.

The official hurried to the other side to invite Xue Feimu.

As the eunuch in charge of imperial household affairs, Xue Feimu naturally had to come out to entertain the prime minister when he came to inspect.

At this time, Xue Feimu was sitting at the table. In less than a month, he had become much thinner and there was no spirit in his eyes.

He was supposed to have a day off today, but he didn't want to stay at home, so he came to work anyway.

He felt that sitting here all day was better than going back home.

When he thought of the chaotic scene in the mansion, he felt a headache.

I used to think that she was considerate, Chu Wan'er, Sun Xiaoxiao was straightforward and cute, and Bai Wei was gentle and considerate.

Now, each of them looks hideous.

It was as if all the women he knew before were fake.

But he had placed them all by his side, and he couldn't get rid of any of them.

Chu Wan'er followed him a long way from the border to the capital. She had no relatives in the capital, so it was impossible for him to abandon her.

Sun Xiaoxiao remained unmarried for so many years for his sake. It was already an injustice for a legitimate daughter to marry him as a concubine, so he naturally could not ignore her.

Bai Wei has never fought for anything, just to stay by his side. She is also Jiang Qingyue's maid, and now her face has been ruined by Sun Xiaoxiao. If the Marquis' Mansion doesn't want her, she is afraid that she will die.

Since they couldn't leave the mansion, they might as well just hide away.

But he couldn't hide at all.

Whenever he was in the Marquis's Mansion, they would come up to him one by one. He was really tired of upholding justice for this one of them and standing up for that one of them. It was like this every day.

He really hated this kind of life and was even afraid to see them.

Since Jiang Qingyue left, Sun Xiaoxiao and Chu Wan'er both wanted to live in Wutong Courtyard and become the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion.

Especially Sun Xiaoxiao, since she came in and took charge of the household affairs, she has always regarded herself as the hostess.

Later, when Jiang Qingyue left the Marquis' Mansion, Sun Xiaoxiao became even more aggressive.

Every time I would talk to him about making her my legitimate wife.

From the beginning to the end, he never thought about helping Sun Xiaoxiao become his legal wife.

When he brought Chu Wan'er back, he really wanted Chu Wan'er to be his co-wife, but later... Alas...

In his heart, Jiang Qingyue is the most suitable person for the position of the Marquis's wife.

Only Jiang Qingyue is worthy of being the prince's wife.

Thinking of Jiang Qingyue, Xue Feimu's eyes were filled with regret.

God knows how many times he wanted to meet Jiang Qingyue.

But that day, after hearing what Lu Huan said, he really didn't have the courage or the face to see her again.

He was sorry for Jiang Qingyue. If he could do it again, he would definitely treat her well.

He thought that if Jiang Qingyue were still alive, the backyard of the marquis's mansion would definitely be a harmonious scene for his wives and concubines.

After a while, when everyone has calmed down, he will go see Jiang Qingyue and apologize to her. They are husband and wife, and he has reserved the position of his legal wife for him, so she will definitely agree.

Otherwise, who else could she marry? Or who would give her the position of legal wife?

Thinking of this, Xue Feimu felt a little more excited.

Come to think of it, it has been quite some time since I divorced Jiang Qingyue.

After some time, when he brings good gifts to her house, Jiang Qingyue will let him in, even if it's just out of politeness.

A long-lost smile appeared on Xue Feimu's face.

At this moment, an official came to report:

"Sir, the Prime Minister is here."

Xue Feimu was startled and stood up.

"What? The Prime Minister is here. What is the Prime Minister doing here?"

"Your Excellency, I don't know that Master Qian is already accompanying them in front. As the head of the Imperial Household Department, you should also go and take a look."

Xue Feimu took a look outside, quickly adjusted the black gauze hat on his head, straightened his clothes, and then walked out.

Ji Yunzhi was invited to the main hall, and a palace servant served tea. Lord Qian smiled and said:

"My Lord Prime Minister, this is a small temple, and I only have this coarse tea. Please don't be offended, my Lord Prime Minister."

Ji Yunzhi nodded, picked up the teacup and took a sip, his face expressionless.

Lord Qian didn't know what the Prime Minister meant for a moment.

If he came to inspect, he wouldn't say anything. If he said he had something to do, he wouldn't say anything either.

He said it was okay, but he just sat there quietly.

As expected, they couldn’t guess what the big shots were thinking.

Lord Qian stood aside, not daring to say a word, and not knowing what to say. He was very embarrassed.

The Internal Affairs Department has always been a place that civil and military ministers look down upon, and he has no chance to deal with those adults.

This time, such a high-ranking official came, and Lord Qian almost cried.

He thought quickly in his mind, wondering whether he should invite the Prime Minister to visit around, when he heard Xue Feimu's voice outside.

"Mr. Prime Minister, I am sorry for not welcoming you in person. I hope you will forgive me."

Lord Qian had disliked Xue Feimu before. He had been working in the Internal Affairs Department for so many years and was about to be promoted, but out of nowhere Xue Feimu came along and became his immediate superior.

I usually get annoyed with him, but at this moment, I find him pleasing to the eye.

Xue Feimu's voice was like a heavenly sound to him, and he hurried over to him:

"Master Xue is here."

Now that someone has come to replace him, Mr. Qian won't be able to escape so quickly.

To Ji Yunzhi:

"Mr. Prime Minister, this Ministry of Internal Affairs doesn't have anything else, but there is a snack that I think is pretty good. Mr. Prime Minister, would you like to try it?"

"That's good. I'm a little hungry."

When Mr. Qian heard the definite answer, he smiled happily:

"Ah, alright, I will go down and give the order right away. Your Excellency Prime Minister, please wait for a moment."

Ji Yunzhi: "Well, don't worry, I'm a little tired, so I'll just sit in the Internal Affairs Department for a while."

"Welcome, welcome. That couldn't be better. I'll have someone bring some other snacks over so that Your Excellency can have a taste."

Seeing Ji Yunzhi nodded, Lord Qian came out with a smile.

In the room, Ji Yunzhi looked at Xue Feimu:

"Is your job here okay, my prince?"

Xue Feimu cupped his hands and bowed again:

"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your concern. I am doing well here. My reputation is a bit bad, but I am used to it now."

I don’t know if it’s because Ji Yunzhi is Jiang Qingyue’s brother-in-law, and Ji Yunzhi saved Jiang Qingyue’s life, so Xue Feimu naturally has some good feelings towards Ji Yunzhi.

Hearing him ask this, I said a few words from my heart.

Ji Yunzhi nodded, took a sip of tea slowly, and said nothing more.

Xue Feimu couldn't help but feel nervous when he saw this situation.

He didn't know what Ji Yunzhi meant, but he thought that Ji Yunzhi was good to Jiang Qingyue, and he wanted Jiang Qingyue to come back in the future. Then Ji Yunzhi was one of his own, and he could just get close to Ji Yunzhi.

He thought for a while and said:

"Mr. Prime Minister, I wonder how Princess Qing... is doing these days?"

He originally wanted to say Qingyue, but when he remembered the last time he was scolded by the prime minister, he changed his name.

As soon as he said this, Ji Yunzhi looked at him, with no emotion visible on his face.

Xue Feimu helped explain:

"To be honest with you, Prime Minister, I was impulsive when I released the divorce agreement. I know I was wrong. I have been feeling extremely regretful during this period. I have been reflecting on your advice that day and I know I did something wrong.

"I know that the Prime Minister is concerned about the princess's sister-in-law and must know her recent situation, so I asked her about it. I hope you can forgive me if it was rude."

Ji Yunzhi put down the teacup, his tone was indifferent:

"If you want to know, why don't you ask yourself?"

Xue Feimu lowered his head, "I dare not, she... the princess is quite resentful towards me now."

Ji Yunzhi said coldly: "Does she have complaints against you, or are you sorry for her?"