The abandoned queen is reborn: she makes the prince cry and seizes the throne!

Ning Huaixuan regained control of the court, and many old ministers and old subordinates expressed their loyalty. The famine in the Dali Dynasty had just passed, and the people did not have abundant money at home. No matter how much money was squeezed from the people, it was impossible to squeeze a single cent out.

In the court, all the ministers bowed their heads, "Your Majesty... In my opinion, why not collect grain and silver from the rich people? On the one hand, it can alleviate our current urgent needs, and on the other hand, we can also save money to overthrow the regent..."

One of them snorted coldly and said, "My Lord, you are really a forgetful person. When the traitor Prince Changyou declared himself the regent, you were the first one to actively support him..."

Guiyang Hou's face changed, and he knelt down quickly, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! Your Majesty, please forgive me! That Prince Changyou killed several high-ranking officials on the spot. I wanted to protect myself and secretly serve Your Majesty, so I had to show my goodwill to Prince Changyou. Now that Your Majesty is out of trouble, I will serve Your Majesty for the rest of my life! Your Majesty, please understand!"

Ning Huaixuan glanced at him and said, "Since the Marquis is determined to work for me, then the matter of collecting money will be handed over to you. My dear minister, you will not let me down, right?"

Guiyang Hou was slightly stunned, and could only bow his head and said, "Yes, I obey your command."

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"Collecting silver?"

When the news reached the Ji Mansion, Ji Mengshu's hand that was twisting the dead leaves paused slightly, and his eyes were very listless.

Hongye said worriedly, "That's right. Now that the famine has just passed, even if you skin the people alive, you can't get any money out of them... Those corrupt officials are guarding the money they have embezzled, and they are so good at throwing things around that they finally put the blame on Guiyang Hou..."

She raised her dark eyebrows and glanced outside calmly, "Can mother have dinner today?"

Upon hearing that the eldest son had died, Jiang's mother cried for several nights and fell ill. Ji's father ignored court affairs. The loss of a son in middle age was a great blow to both of them. Jiang's mother no longer tried to find a marriage for Ji Mengshu.

Qingzhu nodded slightly and said, "For breakfast today, the master persuaded the lady to eat a little. The master wanted to handle the funeral of the eldest son as soon as possible."

How can it not be heartbreaking to see such a bright and noble person buried on the battlefield?

"That's fine..."

The eldest son of the Ji family died on the frontier, and white banners were hung throughout the Ji Mansion. Poor Ji Yuan had no wife or children at this time, and there was only an empty coffin in the lobby.

Ji Mengshu personally kept vigil for him.

Ever since Ning Huaixuan took charge again, the officials in the court have been drifting further and further away from the Ji Mansion. Until now, no one knows what the attitude of the higher-ups is towards the Ji Mansion, so they dare not disturb them rashly.

However, Ji Kang has retired, and the young general Ji Yuanzheng has been beheaded. Apart from the slightly older Ji's father and Jiang's mother, there is only one girl with a bad reputation left in the entire Ji family.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Ji family fell into decline.

But Ji Kang had been the prime minister for so many years, so his family must have some savings. In this case, why not just target the retired prime minister?

Guiyang Hou led a pair of men to the gate of Ji's mansion, where white banners were flying. "Ah - back then, Ji Kang and I were colleagues... It's a pity that he lost his son in middle age, which was a great disaster in his life..."

I came here under the pretext of escorting a coffin, and saw that there was only a woman with a slender back guarding the coffin in the hall.

"Dude? Are you here?!"

Guiyang Hou put his hands on his hips, looking at the cold and empty yard, feeling very scared.

Ji Mengshu stood up from in front of the coffin, turned around and said, "My father is in poor health, and now he has lost his son. Please forgive me for the poor hospitality."

When Marquis Guiyang looked at those bright eyes, his heart was filled with ripples. He never thought that Ji Kang's daughter would grow up to be so beautiful. No wonder the empress dowager fell in love with her.

"I am the Marquis of Guiyang, and I have something to discuss with your father today..."

Before the Guiyang Marquis could finish, Ji Mengshu said, "My father has retired now. Even if the Marquis wants to go to see someone, he shouldn't come to see my father... There is something important going on in the mansion today... I'm afraid it will be difficult to entertain him..."

Is this what you mean by driving people away? Guiyang Hou stroked his beard and took a step forward. "When did Prime Minister Ji retire? Are you saying that Ji Kang listened to the traitor Ning Rongzhang? I tell you, if you don't want your entire Ji family to end up being executed, quickly ask Ji Kang to come see me!"

Ji Mengshu turned around and knelt in front of the spirit tablet again. The dim candlelight flickered, falling on Ji Mengshu's face, revealing a hint of twists and turns.

"Okay, okay, since you, the Ji family, are so stubborn, then just have a good argument when you meet His Majesty! Humph!" Marquis Guiyang waved his sleeves and walked out.

Hongye couldn't help but worry, "Girl, our current situation is really not good..."

Ji Mengshu closed her eyes. Kyoto was surrounded by tigers and wolves, and the Ji family was a piece of fat meat that could not be fatter. Could she really just watch them share the Ji family and be powerless to do anything?

Which is more important, the world or the Ji family? "Hongye, send a letter to the palace and say that the Ji family is willing to serve the royal family."

"Wait!" Ji Kang came over from another place, his hair neatly tied on top of his head, "Shu'er, why do you take the initiative to get involved in those troubles?"

"Father, we have no say at this moment. His Majesty will not let the Ji family go."

Ji Kang touched the red lacquered wooden coffin and shook his head, saying, "The Ji family is just a shell. If the emperor wants it, it's just a few lives."

It's a pity that the Marquis of Guiyang thought that their Ji Mansion was so rich, but now all he has is just a few lives.

The fact that the Ji Mansion ignored the Marquis of Guiyang today soon reached His Majesty's ears. "Your Majesty... Ji Kang is too ungrateful. He works for the Dali Dynasty, but he is unwilling to give a little of his property. I petition to search the Ji Mansion and arrest Ji Kang and his men."

The bright yellow court robes were embroidered with five-clawed golden dragons, which looked lifelike. The leader had not spoken a word, so the Guiyang Marquis and his men had no choice but to kneel.

After a long while, Ning Huaixuan asked, "What do you think?"

"When Prince Changyou rebelled, Ji Kang chose to retire. Now that everything is back on track, why don't you invite him here, Your Majesty?"

Ning Huaixuan frowned and laughed sinisterly, "You mean, Ji Kang doesn't care about my life or death, so not only should I not punish him, but I should also kindly invite him to come and serve as the prime minister?"

"Your Majesty, please forgive me! That is not what I meant. Ji Kang is guilty, but I will listen to your Majesty in all matters..."

Ji Yuanzheng's body was not found, only a few pieces of clothing were buried to make a cenotaph.

"Father and mother, the political situation is unstable. The best choice now is to live in seclusion..."

"Shu'er, I won't leave..." Ji Kang took a sip of tea and said slowly.

"Why? Father clearly knows what the situation is. The royal family obviously wants to confiscate our Ji Mansion. Why doesn't father leave?"