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Chapter 284 Chess Piece ()

Jiang Shaohua just followed the prince quietly without seeing the complex and subtle look in his eyes. He is completely different from the previous majestic and arrogant person.

After entering the mourning hall, Jiang Shaohua still knelt firmly beside the prince.

However, this time, no courtier dared to look at her with a look like "Why do you, a woman, have to kneel in the Showa Palace?"

Prime Minister Wang, Zhang Shangshu and Dai Shangshu were scolded bloody by Princess Nanyang. Which one is the onion and which one is the garlic? Just keep your head down!
The news from the Zhaohe Palace soon reached the ears of Empress Dowager Zheng.

Empress Dowager Zheng first covered her face with her sleeves and laughed silently for a moment. When she put down her sleeves, her face had returned to seriousness: "Eunuch Zhao, go to Zhaohe Hall to deliver a message, inviting Princess Nanyang to come to Jiaofang Hall and the Ai family. Have something to say to her."

Eunuch Zhao respectfully accepted the order and left.

Half an hour later, Eunuch Zhao came back. Along with Eunuch Zhao was Jiang Shaohua, the princess of Nanyang County.

"Shaohua, the Ai family heard that you had a quarrel with Prime Minister Zhang and Dai Shangshu today." Empress Dowager Zheng scolded with a stern face: "They are all important officials of the imperial court. You, a princess, cannot use your status to deceive others."

This is not a rebuke, it is clearly a feeling of relief from the sullen mood, and I want to hear it carefully and understand it!
Jiang Shaohua understood clearly, with a look of anger on his face: "Empress Dowager, please listen to me in detail. Today, Prime Minister Wang and others were the first to provoke me. They said that women should not get involved in political affairs and wanted to kick me out."

"What's wrong with women? Women care about government affairs and can still contribute to the great beams. I am the princess of Nanyang County who was personally appointed by the emperor's uncle when he was still alive, and I am the same as the local vassal king. I made a new type of plow in Nanyang County and presented it to the court immediately. When new grain comes out, he takes it out without hesitation.”

"My Majesty also knows what the outcome will be. In order to seize power, Prime Minister Wang selfishly suppressed Nanyang County and turned a blind eye to such a major event that benefits the country and the people. It is really heart-breaking."

"He still dares to humiliate me like this today. How can I swallow this suffocation? I have to fight back hard!"

Then, he described the situation in detail. In particular, Prime Minister Wang's angry face was described with great detail.

Empress Dowager Zheng obviously listened very happily, but her face sank slightly: "That's it this time. Don't be so presumptuous again in the future."

Jiang Shaohua nodded in agreement.

He looks very well-behaved and docile.

Empress Dowager Zheng saw this and murmured in her heart. In front of her, Jiang Shaohua was sweet, considerate and filial. She really couldn't imagine what Jiang Shaohua looked like when he had raised eyebrows, cold eyes and sharp words.

"There are still three days before the emperor's coffin will be buried." Empress Dowager Zheng whispered: "According to convention, women cannot go to the imperial mausoleum. However, since you have broken the precedent of women not entering the court, you can go to the imperial mausoleum again. It’s okay.”

Queen Mother Zheng has been holding her breath in her heart!
Wang Rong, that old man, kept talking about "sichen, a hen doing politics in the harem". Jiang Shaohua was the princess of Daliang who was conferred by the imperial court, and was equivalent to the clan king. Since Jiang Shaohua can enter the court, he is certainly qualified to go to the imperial mausoleum.

Even if it has no real effect, it is very satisfying to make Prime Minister Wang feel sick and diaphoretic.

Furthermore, Jiang Shaohua was in charge of this matter, so Empress Dowager Zheng herself did not have to come forward. Whether it succeeds or not, Empress Dowager Zheng has nothing to lose. No wonder it was said so easily.

Jiang Shaohua knew the Empress Dowager Zheng's thoughts very well, so he did not reveal anything and just nodded in agreement.

Mrs. Zheng's expression softened, and she coaxed Jiang Shaohua in a warm voice.

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After dark, all the ministers left the palace and returned to their homes.

The funeral has come to an end, and no amount of grief can withstand the torment and consumption of so many days. Prime Minister Wang looked exhausted and entered the dormitory with the help of Chang Sui.

He was so tired that he didn't even have the energy to convene his staff for discussion, so he soon lay down on the bed. As soon as I closed my eyes, Wang Jin came.

Prime Minister Wang opened his eyes: "If you are not guarding the palace, what are you doing here?"

Wang Jin sat down on the bed and whispered: "I can't worry about my father, so I came here specifically to have a look." This was because he was afraid that his father would be angry with Princess Nanyang.

Prime Minister Wang felt comforted by his son's filial piety. When he thought of the sharp-tongued Princess Nanyang, he suddenly felt angry and couldn't help but let out a loud groan.

"The Queen Mother relies on her status to act like an old man, but this Nanyang Princess is acting like a petty trader and acting like a fool."

Wang Jin thought to himself that what the princess said was actually very reasonable, and his father was obviously at a loss for words. This has nothing to do with the fact that the princess is a teenage girl.

However, a son should never poke his father's heart.

Wang Jin followed Prime Minister Wang's words and said: "My father was a prime minister for a time. He is magnanimous and broad-minded. There is no need to argue with a girl's family."

Prime Minister Wang snorted coldly: "Princess Nanyang was raised by King Nanyang. She behaves like King Nanyang. She is not someone to be messed with or bullied. Anyone who treats her as an ordinary girl will suffer a lot."

After a pause, he said in a deep voice: "In three days, the emperor will be buried. Looking at this posture, Jiang Shaohua may also follow him to the imperial mausoleum."

Wang Jin was shocked: "This can't be possible! It is a common practice in the court for women not to enter the imperial mausoleum without supporting the coffin."

"There is still a custom in the court that women are not allowed to enter the court." Prime Minister Wang sneered: "Didn't Jiang Shaohua go today?"

Not only did he go, he also showed off his power and sprayed the Prime Minister, the Minister of Personnel and the Minister of Punishment.

The prince did not express his position, but it was just an attitude. At least, the prince is on Jiang Shaohua's side in this matter.

There is also the Empress Dowager Zheng, Duke An Guo, and many officials who secretly have dealings with the Nanyang Palace. After such calculation, there is actually a huge force behind Jiang Shaohua.

This power is usually hidden in the dark. Today, Zhengrong was finally revealed.

Wang Jin still looked shocked: "According to what my father said, if the princess insists on carrying the coffin into the imperial mausoleum, no one can stop it."

A cold light flashed in Prime Minister Wang's eyes: "There is no reason for her to act willfully."

Wang Jin knew his father's temper, so since he said so, he would try his best to stop him.

That fierce and shining face flashed through his mind, and his heart suddenly swayed like a candle.

"You should stop having these thoughts as soon as possible." Prime Minister Wang said suddenly: "Such an ambitious woman cannot be married as a wife."

Wang Jin's face turned a little red and he coughed uncomfortably: "Why did father suddenly say these things? I was indeed curious about Princess Nanyang before, so I wanted to meet her."

"Now that I have seen her, she is very disrespectful to my father. How can I have any contact with her again?"

"It's best if you think clearly." Prime Minister Wang had no expression on his face, but his voice was extremely cold: "Stay away from her."

Wang Jin responded in a low voice.

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