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The former Prime Minister Wang was so domineering and powerful that even Empress Dowager Zheng dared to question him face to face. Now that Emperor Taikang was so angry at Pingzhou's defeat that he ascended to heaven, Prime Minister Wang became short of breath and felt a lot weak.

Furthermore, it is the period of national mourning, and the emperor has not yet been buried, but he is lying in the coffin in front of him. How dare ministers make trouble in the mourning hall?
It seems that Jiang Shaohua also noticed this, and then Shi Shiran appeared in the mourning hall at the right time, kneeling in the original position of King Nanyang.

In fact, it was not just Prime Minister Wang who was dazzled by Jiang Shaohua. Even the officials of the Queen Mother's Party frowned secretly.

However, even Prime Minister Wang endured it, so there was nothing they couldn't tolerate.

Speaking of which, Princess Nanyang has always supported Empress Dowager Zheng unequivocally, and can be considered an important force in the Empress Dowager's party. Jiang Shaohua quickly entered Beijing and entered the palace, appeared in the mourning hall, and strongly announced the existence of the Nanyang Palace. The momentum of the Queen Mother's party also increased.

All waves and undercurrents are covered up. Everyone continued to kneel and cry from time to time.

It was daybreak, and Empress Dowager Zheng came down to the mourning hall with the help of palace attendants. As a mother, there is no reason to kneel down to your son. Empress Dowager Zheng just held the coffin and cried sadly.

The ministers have long been used to seeing this scene. The only change was that when Empress Dowager Zheng was exhausted and about to fall into coma, Princess Nanyang stood up and helped Empress Dowager Zheng to retreat.

As soon as Jiang Shaohua left, all the courtiers in the mourning hall breathed an inexplicable sigh of relief.

Right, the little girl's family, even if she is the princess, she should stay where she should go. What's the point of being among a bunch of ministers?

Unfortunately, this sigh of relief came too soon.

At midnight, Princess Nanyang appeared in the mourning hall again.

In other words, Princess Nanyang stayed with Empress Dowager Zheng for most of the day, until Empress Dowager Zheng fell asleep and knelt down again.

On the third day, it was still the same.

On the fourth and fifth days, it was still the same.

The ministers went from being shocked and dissatisfied to talking privately, but now they are gradually getting used to it, and even secretly feeling admiration.

I didn't sleep for five days and five nights. What an amazing amount of perseverance and physical endurance. Even His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, only stayed up for three days and three nights after the emperor's death, and then he couldn't stand it any longer. I always have to sleep for two hours every night before entering the mourning hall.

The Princess of Nanyang seemed to be tireless, just staying in the mourning hall day after day and night after night...

"Cousin Shaohua, you have been staying up for five days in a row, and your eyes are red." The prince couldn't help but whispered: "Your filial piety and grief for your father are known to the imperial grandmother, and I also know, and all the ministers are aware of it." See it in your eyes. Don't hold on anymore and take a rest tonight."

Even those who fight with iron will get tired. Jiang Shaohua stayed up for several days and nights, and was indeed very tired. His eyes were red and his lips were a little dry.

"I listen to my cousin." He said in a hoarse voice, "I'm going to sleep for two hours and come back at dawn."

The prince hummed.

Jiang Shaohua stood up and slowly retreated. The courtiers who were present in the mourning hall were all watching Jiang Shaohua leave.

Duke An Guo suddenly found that his son also quietly stood up and retreated, feeling a little funny in his heart.

After this year, Zheng Chen turned fifteen. He also came from this age, how could he not understand his son's thoughts?
However, Princess Nanyang is not a beautiful flower that can be picked by hand. She herself is a towering tree. It's probably not easy to get close to her.

As soon as Zheng Chen moved, Wang Jin noticed it.

Wang Jin stared at Zheng Chen's leaving figure and frowned quietly.

Li Boyuan, who was kneeling next to him, had already fallen asleep quietly with his head hanging down. Jiang Yi's eyes wandered back and forth, and he twitched the corners of his mouth invisibly, without saying a word.

Wang Jin didn't know how to describe his mood at this time. After all, he and Princess Nanyang had only spoken formally once. They had met each other in the past few days, but there had been no chance to get close to talk. He is not qualified to be angry and jealous.

If I had to use an adjective, it would probably be mildly unpleasant! …

"Cousin Shaohua."

Jiang Shaohua stopped and turned to look at the young man who was walking quickly.

Everyone in the palace is wearing white clothes. The young man in front of him looks particularly good in white clothes. Under the illumination of the palace lantern, he seems to be coated with a layer of halo.

"Cousin Shaohua," Zheng Chen stood in front of her, stared at her deeply, and softly called her maiden name: "I will take you back."

For a moment, it was as if they had returned to their previous life, to the youth they once had.

Jiang Shaohua's heart trembled for a moment, then he regained his composure and said calmly: "His Royal Highness is still in the mourning hall. It's not appropriate for Mr. Zheng to run out like this. You'd better go back!"

This is not sarcasm, but fact.

As the prince's companion, you should be around the prince and put the prince first in everything.

Zheng Chen looked at her: "After I send you back, I will return to His Highness. Don't worry, Your Highness will not blame me."

Jiang Shaohua's voice was still calm: "Mr. Zheng, you and I are both young. Such interactions can easily cause misunderstandings. I will return to my Nanyang County soon, and Mr. Zheng also has a great future. You and I are not on the same path. People, it’s better to keep your distance.”

This is not an excuse, it is also true.

A trace of anger flashed in Zheng Chen's eyes, and he lowered his voice: "Jiang Shaohua, I just want to see you off, why do you reject others like this?"

Jiang Shaohua raised his eyes and looked back: "I don't want to be involved in anything irrelevant. It's best to make it clear earlier."

She had refused again and again before.

But at that time, he couldn't listen at all.

Now, she has the strength to make him listen quietly.

Looking at that familiar yet unfamiliar face, Zheng Chen's heart seemed to be stabbed by a needle. He was silent for a moment, then turned back to the mourning hall.

Jiang Shaohua turned around and left without any nostalgia.

There are many wing rooms in Showa Palace. There are more courtiers who can't stand it. Important ministers like Prime Minister An Guogong can use a wing to themselves. For the rest of the courtiers, there were usually two or three people sharing a room and taking turns to rest.

The wing where Jiang Shaohua rested was packed out five days ago and is quite close to Empress Dowager Zheng.

"Princess, you are finally willing to take a rest." Chen Jinyu was so excited that she almost cried. Yinzhu Tubai immediately went to prepare warm water and help the princess wash her face.

Ma Yaozong of Song Yuan was in the guard office, and Chen Jinyu, the princess's wife, stayed with Jiang Shaohua as a female officer. However, Chen Jinyu was not qualified to enter the emperor's mourning hall, so he stayed in the side room.

At this moment, Jiang Shaohua truly breathed a sigh of relief and looked tired: "It's your first time to appear in front of everyone, so you have to make some gestures."

"It can't last that long." Chen Jinyu brought a warm towel and applied it to the princess's red eyes, while muttering in a low voice: "Five days and five nights without sleep, even an iron-clad person can't stand it."

Jiang Shaohua did not respond.

She was so tired that she fell asleep. (End of chapter)