The Ji Mansion seemed much quieter now that the annoying people were gone.

In the huge Ji Mansion, three or two secret guards reported one by one. It seems that the one in the palace has not had an easy time since the separation of the family.

Without Ji Kang as the support of the Prime Minister, Ji Ningqiu could hardly move forward in the palace. Not only did she lose external support, but the money her mother sent to her was getting less and less each time. Even the money she used to bribe people in the palace was almost gone. How could those palace servants work for her without any money? !

In order to avoid being implicated by Ji Kang, the poor father hurriedly divided up the family property. Now he rents a house for the sake of face, and his pitiful salary is barely enough to support his own expenses.

Ji Ningqiu's group was considered to have fallen, and Liu Huachao's daily pleasure was to come here and humiliate her. He felt most refreshed when he saw her feeling so helpless and helpless.

As for Ning Huaixuan, he naturally had no time to deal with these trivial matters in the harem. After all, she was just a concubine with no one to rely on. Since she was no longer useful, she should be abandoned.

Poor Ji Ningqiu had to compromise with Liu Huachao in order to protect herself in the palace. Liu Huachao was satisfied with her flattery and showed mercy to her, leaving a basket of trivial matters for her to deal with. She herself enjoyed Ning Huaixuan's favor and was really comfortable.

After Ji Ningqiu fell out of favor, the Confucian academy where Ji Xiuwen originally studied wanted to expel Ji Xiuwen from the academy on the grounds of insufficient tuition fees.

The tuition fees of the academy opened by that great scholar were very high, and the annual income of an ordinary family could not even afford the tuition fees.

When Ji Xiuwen came back from repairing the book, the third wife was also anxious and asked Ji Jing. The latter was very calm, "It's a matter of fate. Now the family is not as rich as before. There is no monthly salary. You are not unaware of the current situation of the family. Since the tuition can't be paid, you should ask Xiuwen to come back as soon as possible to avoid embarrassing himself outside!"

"My son is embarrassing himself? Do you still have any conscience? If Xiu Wen passes the imperial examination in the future, our family will all be counting on him!" The Third Madam shouted at the top of her lungs, "If you weren't so anxious to clear your relationship with Ji Kang in front of His Majesty, why would we be kicked out now?!"

"A crazy woman who is taking advantage of others' misfortune!"

The spies in the second and third rooms and the palace reported everything back. Ji Mengshu smiled while twisting the golden beads. Those baskets of gold, silver and silk were all bestowed by His Majesty. After all, the fact that someone deliberately framed the Prime Minister was a serious matter and worthy of His Majesty's apology.

Ning Huaixuan pushed all the faults onto the "person" who deliberately instigated him, and of course apologized generously to Ji Kang who was wronged.

"Oh, you thought you were on the road to success, but now you're being pulled down. I'm sure you must be feeling bad."

The gold beads in her hand looked tacky. Ji Mengshu rummaged through the box and found that the color of these oriental pearls was quite nice.

The national treasury has been empty for a long time. It seems that Your Majesty has invested a lot of money this time.

"Miss, three... No, it's Master Ji who wrote a letter, hoping that our master would use some tricks to make the son of the Ji family continue to study in the academy." Hongye came in from the yard and saw the boxes of jewelry placed in her room. "Are these sent from the palace?"

Ji Mengshu smiled, "You're right. This coral bracelet is very beautiful. Hongye, take a look, it suits you very well." He held her hand and put the rosy red coral bracelet on her wrist as a reward to her.

The girl was always generous to her subordinates, so Hongye did not refuse and bowed, "Thank you, girl..."

When it comes to business, Ji Mengshu cleared his throat, his eyes full of indifference, "You also said that it was Lord Ji who worked in the Dali Temple. His son didn't go to school. What does it have to do with us?"

Hongye nodded, looking serious, "That's right, girl."

Picking up the jewelry in the boxes, all the servants in Fulanxuan had a share, even those little rascals got a share.

Ah Shou held the extremely luxurious pearl hairpin in his hands. The red and green gems on it sparkled brightly. He had never seen such a masterpiece of art before.

So when Ah Shou held the hairpin and gave it to Hongye, Hongye pushed it back in surprise, "This is a gift from the girl, what are you doing for me..."

Ah Shou hesitated, "This... this hairpin... is very beautiful, it suits Sister Hongye very well..."

It’s hard to tell when Ah Shou’s half-grown little kids grew up. The one that was originally as tall as her chest is now almost as tall as her.

Amused by the child's sincerity, Hongye patted his shoulder and said, "This thing is worth a lot of money. Whether you pawn it or give it to your future wife, it's a good gift... Well, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first..."

Ah Shou silently watched the red leaves fade into the distance, sighed imperceptibly, and put the hairpin close to his body.

They are really a match, he thought to himself.

I haven't seen Ning Huaixuan for several days. He said before that a wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. Although she escaped at that time, it doesn't mean she can keep escaping for the rest of her life.

Ji Mengshu looked at the gloomy weather outside and even the fragrance she usually loved smelled a little unpleasant, so she called Hongye to open the window to let in some fresh air.

Hongye held the incense burner and asked, "Miss, is there anything bothering you?"

The trees outside the window have been dead for the entire winter, but now there is a glimpse of green.

"I don't have anything on my mind..."

"The girl is obviously talking nonsense. Hongye can see clearly that the girl can always predict many unexpected things..."

Ji Mengshu smiled and said, "I used to have good luck, but now it's all gone."

She didn't know whether there was an abyss ahead, or whether she would be smashed to pieces if she stepped down.

The trajectory of fate has changed.

Hongye held the incense burner and said, "Anyway, I believe in you. If I stay by your side, I can always turn danger into safety."

Ji Mengshu was stunned.

The trees spend the entire winter disguised and abandoned, and then hide their vibrant green leaves in the next spring.

Right.

Whether it is a human or anything else, there is a natural tendency to seek benefits and avoid harm.

As is human nature, she has sensitively sensed the crisis.

I have been so used to a leisurely life that I don’t even know how to write this four words: “Be prepared for danger in times of peace.”

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宫内

Ning Huaixuan put down his red brush in annoyance and stared at the piles of memorials. There were endless memorials to revise and endless morning courts to attend.

It seems like the end of this day can be seen at a glance.

Liu Huachao's soft voice sounded outside, "I'm here to see His Majesty..."

Normally, one is not allowed to enter without notification, but Liu Huachao seems to have this privilege.

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