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People's hearts are biased.

After Jiang Shaohua entered Beijing, everything he did was on the side of Emperor Taihe. In the eyes of Emperor Taihe, Jiang Shaohua was the most considerate cousin. In order to solve the problem for his cousin, he was willing to donate a large amount of grain.

In these days, it is not easy to buy food if you have money, let alone grain. This favor is really great.

Emperor Taihe's heart inevitably turned a little towards his cousin. The former prince's companions and now the emperor's cronies do not have official positions for the time being, so they just accompany the emperor behind him.

Zheng Chen raised his head from time to time and looked at the figure of the girl in front of him who was whispering to the emperor. He felt extremely complicated in his heart.

In his previous life, Jiang Shaohua grew up in the palace and was naturally very familiar with the emperor. However, Jiang Shaohua stayed in the harem and did not have many opportunities to meet the emperor. Now, he is by the emperor's side every day, and his words in front of the emperor are quite weighty.

If this continues, even his status will be in jeopardy...

Emperor Taihe suddenly stopped and turned to Zheng Chen and others and said, "I and my cousin Shaohua are going to Jingyang Palace for dinner, so you don't need to accompany us."

Yes, I don’t even want them to accompany me for lunch.

Zheng Chen twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, and he and the other three companions took the order and left.

Emperor Taihe has not yet married, and has not moved into the emperor's palace for the time being. He still lives in the East Palace.

Zheng Chen, Wang Jin, Li Boyuan, and Jiang Yi all have residences in the East Palace. Today the emperor went to Jingyang Palace, and the four of them returned to the East Palace together. Someone went to arrange lunch, four cold, six hot and two soups, all meat and vegetables. They were not wronged at all.

However, the young people always felt a little uncomfortable when eating hot meals.

Jiang Yi said bluntly: "In less than half a year after entering the palace, my cousin Shaohua has become a celebrity around the Queen Mother, and she has gained the emperor's trust and respect. Fortunately, she is a woman and will return to Nanyang County soon. Otherwise, the emperor will There is no place for us anywhere else.”

Li Boyuan rolled his eyes: "This Nanyang Princess is no ordinary girl. Look at what she has done and her methods in the city. Who dares to underestimate her."

Wang Jin pursed his lips and silently lowered his head to eat.

The Princess of Nanyang, as if born out of nowhere, shines in the capital. At the same time, it was his father, Prime Minister Wang, whose face was stepped on again and again.

Especially during today's court meeting, Emperor Taihe actually asked his father to write a formal apology... The implications of this made him shudder after thinking about it for a moment.

Behind Jiang Shaohua stood the Empress Dowager Zheng, An Guogong, and a group of ministers who had private dealings with the Nanyang Palace. Now, Emperor Taihe also clearly showed his political leanings.

What happens next?

Wang Jin remained silent, and Zheng Chen, who was in a complicated and delicate mood, did not want to discuss the matter. He simply said: "I'm full." He put down his chopsticks, stood up and left first.

Li Boyuan curled his lips and lowered his voice: "Zheng Zixi's temper is getting louder and louder."

Jiang Yi responded with a smile: "In my opinion, your Mr. Li has quite a temper."

Li Boyuan grinned.

The Zheng family has been prosperous for decades thanks to Queen Mother Zheng. Now that the new emperor has ascended the throne, it is also the turn of the Li family to show off their prestige.

……

In Jingyang Palace, Empress Dowager Zheng was in a happy mood and smiled at Jiang Shaohua: "I have severely reduced Prime Minister Wang's face today, well done."

Jiang Shaohua responded with a smile: "Thanks to Zheng Shangshu's timely statement that the emperor is also interested in me, I have the confidence to confront Prime Minister Wang."

Emperor Taihe cleared his throat and coughed: "This matter ends here. When Prime Minister Wang writes an apology document, this matter will not be mentioned in the future."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said: "I listen to the emperor." Emperor Taihe listened very well. Thinking of the raging locust plague, his heart suddenly became heavy, and the raised corners of his mouth turned downward in silence.

Seeing his gloomy look, Empress Dowager Zheng opened her mouth to comfort her: "Daliang has been in the dynasty for many years, and famines have never stopped. In the past two or three years, it has been especially serious in the north. There is no need to worry all day long. If you survive this year, maybe God will open your eyes." , the weather is going well.”

Jiang Shaohua knew that this year would not be easy, but he followed Empress Dowager Zheng's words and was not disappointed.

"I hope so." Emperor Taihe tried his best to cheer up: "This time, thanks to cousin Shaohua's generous donation, she agreed to send a batch of grain seeds to Yan County."

A smile flashed in Empress Dowager Zheng's eyes, but she said: "It's okay if you do it occasionally! You won't do it again in the future. The family property your grandfather saved for you will be your dowry from now on. Don't let everything fail. Empty."

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "I listen to my great-aunt and be tighter in the future."

Turning around, he "quietly" told Emperor Taihe: "Whatever my cousin lacks, as long as I have it, just speak privately and don't let my great-aunt know."

Emperor Taihe and Empress Dowager Zheng were both amused. The atmosphere of this lunch was great and enjoyable.

……

Not to mention how Prime Minister Wang endured his anger and wrote an apology document.

Given Prime Minister Wang's status, it was impossible to deliver the letter in person. It would be too negligent to have Changsui deliver the letter. Therefore, the important task of delivering the letter fell on the Fourth Young Master Wang.

Two days later, Nanyang Prince's Mansion.

In the early morning, as soon as Jiang Shaohua finished his breakfast, Chen Jinyu came to report: "To inform the princess, the Fourth Young Master Wang has come to the palace to ask for an audience."

Jiang Shaohua raised his brows slightly: "Master Wang, please wait in the main hall."

As the beloved son of the Prime Minister, Wang Jin has been studying in the upper study room for many years and walking around the palace on weekdays. He has witnessed many big scenes.

But today, from the moment he stepped into Nanyang Prince's Mansion, he felt his heart beat faster and there was an inexplicable heat behind his ears.

He sat on a wooden chair in the main hall of the palace, taking in the warm greetings of the mashe people with ease, and glanced at the door from time to time.

A sound of footsteps sounded outside the door.

A beautiful girl in plain clothes walked over with a calm demeanor, and looked over quietly with a pair of bright black eyes.

The moment their eyes met, Wang Jin paused for breath.

He could clearly hear his heartbeat and the gurgling sound of his blood.

For several months, he saw her almost every day, sometimes very close to her. However, it is all in full view of the public. Not to mention talking alone, even if you just glance at her quietly, you must have the courage and be extra cautious.

Today, he finally saw her alone.

Unfortunately, their positions are completely different. In his hand, he also held the apology document that his father had written after holding it in for two days and tearing it up four times.

Wang Jin calmed down, took two steps forward, and respectfully presented the letter: "Princess, this is an apology document written by my father himself, with my father's private seal on it."

"It is better to resolve enemies than to end them. I hope that after accepting the letter, the princess will forget the past and maintain friendly relations with our Wang family."

What does it feel like when your husband in your previous life bowed down to you?
Jiang Shaohua raised his lips and reached out to take the letter. (End of chapter)