The husband who forced her to marry her couldn't keep her warm, and she didn't want him to

Wang was the first female family member to recover and speak, "Congratulations, mother, and fifth brother and sister-in-law.

She had a gentle smile on her face, but her signature dimples were not visible.

Wang smiled and said, "Fourth Miss has a good eye... Fifth brother is so promising, and his wife will be like mother, and will be the family's madam in the future."

The Dali Temple Minister is a third-rank civil official. Considering Mr. Jiang Wu's age and achievements, it would not be difficult for him to become a second-rank official in the future.

Then his legitimate wife not only has the imperial edict, but can also be respectfully called the Lady Dowager.

Although Wang was speaking flattering words, she was the only one who knew that the handkerchief under her sleeve and between her fingertips was almost poked a hole by her.

There was a barely perceptible hint of jealousy and resentment in his eyes.

Gu Jinchu glanced at Mother Cheng, and Mother Cheng understood and leaned over to listen.

Gu Jinchu whispered, "Go ask He You about the reason why the Fifth Master was promoted in the imperial edict."

In the previous life, the Fifth Master was not promoted to the position of Chief Justice of the Dali Temple, and there was no incident of the Third Prince being assassinated and returning to the palace.

She couldn't deny that Fifth Master was excellent, but considering his age and qualifications, the position of Chief Justice of Dali Temple was a bit far-fetched.

It will also lead to negative comments. There are rumors that the previous Dali Temple Minister, who retired due to illness, was done by Jiang Nansheng, the Fifth Master.

If the situation continues to develop in this way, I am afraid that in the near future, Mr. Jiang Wu will become a despicable and treacherous minister.

When she went to deliver lunch to Mr. Jiang Wu, she expressed her worries frankly.

Uncle Jiang Wu pulled her to sit next to him. Two groups of people had arrived in the morning, and he had talked a lot, so he wanted to take a break.

Seeing her say this, he smiled and asked, "What is a loyal minister and what is a treacherous minister in Jin Chu's mind?"

How could Gu Jinchu not notice the fatigue on his face? He reached out and tried to help him lie down.

Master Jiang Wu took advantage of the situation to pull her along. Gu Jinchu couldn't fight with him, so she just let him do it, and the two of them lay down together.

With some difficulty, he covered the two people with the brocade fur coat and pretended to listen attentively.

Gu Jinchu thought for a moment before speaking: "Those who are extremely treacherous and evil throughout history have always been motivated by profit. I think that unless they have touched the foundation of the country and caused the people to suffer, they are not considered treacherous ministers."

She grew up in the Zheng family and was born into a merchant family. Some of her ideas were contrary to those of scholars. When she looked up at the Fifth Master, her eyes were filled with uncertainty.

After all, this was the first time in two lifetimes that they had discussed the affairs of the previous dynasty in this way.

"Hmm..." Master Jiang Wu responded softly.

The distinction between loyal and treacherous officials is sometimes ambiguous. It depends on the complex human nature and political environment. The criteria for judgment vary in different periods.

He smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jinchu, I won't be the flatterer you call me."

Gu Jinchu nodded in his arms, "I know..."

Master Jiang Wu said softly: "The national treasury is empty, the Gao family, the Zhou family... a tutor and an imperial merchant, with just the power of two people, they have eased the taxation of the court for several years.

Those rumors are all slanderous words from my political enemies... In the eyes of historians, the Jiang Nansheng that future generations will see will not be a sycophantic official!"

"The emperor wants to use me to help the third prince get rid of the Zhou family. He is also afraid that the Chen family will become too powerful, so he uses the Jiang family to suppress the Chen family... He knows that the eldest sister's affairs cannot be concealed. The position of Dali Temple Minister is just another way for the emperor to appease people..."

And all this depends entirely on the degree of loyalty of the Jiang family in the heart of Emperor Jianyuan.

Gu Jinchu listened quietly, and suddenly felt very uncomfortable.

So she put it into action and hugged him tightly.

She was a little sad and felt sorry for Master Wu.

The imperial edict of Emperor Jianyuan did not mention anything about it. Master Jiang Wu was following the emperor's order to go to the Huguo Temple to bring the third prince back to the palace.

It is more like that when Fifth Master Jiang brought the prince who had been living among the people back to the palace, wouldn't that tie the Jiang family to the Third Prince?

After thinking for a while, Gu Jinchu asked him softly, "Will the Second Prince be willing to do this so easily?"

In the previous life, the second prince was able to ascend the throne smoothly thanks to the edict of succession.

Master Jiang Wu smiled and said, "Zhao Xu doesn't have many cards left in his hand. He no longer poses a threat to the Third Prince." He hugged Gu Jinchu and lowered his head to kiss the top of her head.

The voice was hoarse and tired, which made Gu Jinchu yawn involuntarily.

She found the most comfortable position in his arms and soon closed her eyes.

Gu Jinchu didn’t know how long she had slept. When she woke up, she was the only one on the bed.

Hearing footsteps, she looked up and saw Master Jiang Wu walking slowly towards her from behind the partition.

Seeing Gu Jinchu sitting up with Jin Qiu in her arms, she asked her softly, "Did I wake you up?"

Gu Jinchu shook his head, "Fifth Master, when did you wake up?"

She slept well.

Made up for last night's sleep.

Master Jiang Wu sat on the bedside, with no intention of taking off his shoes to get up. He raised his hand to smooth her hair and whispered, "Calm down when you wake up. We'll go back to Yuanyuan Hall later."

When Gu Jinchu heard this, his sleepiness immediately disappeared without a trace, "Fifth Master, is it convenient for you to move?"

Master Jiang Wu smiled and held her hand. "There is no underground heating in Zhuli Pavilion, so it is not convenient for you to stay in the outer courtyard. I also don't want you to go back and forth every time for meals... What's more, it is more convenient for me to recover in the inner house."

He knew his own body was fine after a night's rest, and he had asked the servants to prepare everything when he went out just now.

He couldn't bear the torment of not having Jin Chu by his side.

When he woke up at that moment, he saw Jin Chu sleeping soundly in his arms.

The feeling of emptiness he had felt last night reached its peak once again, and he didn't want to experience it again.

Gu Jinchu nodded and said softly, "There is a small study room in Yuanyuan Hall. If someone comes with something to report, you can also have a place to talk and handle official business."

"Madam is really thoughtful. Let's go back then." Master Jiang Wu said as he hugged her gently.

Gu Jinchu rested his head on his shoulder and looked up at him.

Why does it feel like Master Wu can't wait to leave Zhuli Pavilion?