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Chapter 478 Negotiation (Part )

Prime Minister Wang couldn't help but frown.

It had been a long time since anyone had spoken to him like that.

The Empress Dowager Zheng and he were incompatible, and the Duke of Anguo and he were political enemies, and they ridiculed each other in the court. The Emperor Taihe on the dragon throne was dissatisfied with him, but he had to maintain respect for the prime minister on the surface. The Princess of Nanyang, Jiang Shaohua, in front of him, was calm and domineering, and lightly said that it would take two days.

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Jiang Shaohua said no more, just smiled and watched.

After a long while, Prime Minister Wang said calmly: "Please report to the emperor after returning to the palace. I will go to the palace to meet the emperor in two days."

He went to the palace to see the emperor, which had nothing to do with her, the Princess of Nanyang.

Jiang Shaohua did not argue with Prime Minister Wang, but smiled happily and said, "Such good news will surely make His Majesty happy and relieved."

After saying that, he stood up and said goodbye and left.

This was a decisive move, and even though they were in different camps, Prime Minister Wang had to praise it in his heart.

Fortunately, Jiang Shaohua is just a woman. If she were a man, with such courage, broad-mindedness, and decisiveness, I'm afraid even Emperor Taihe would not be able to sit on the throne safely.

It was precisely because Jiang Shaohua was a woman that she did not encounter much resistance when she came to Beijing to visit the sick or to the Prime Minister's Mansion on behalf of the emperor. However, Jiang Yi, the prince of Gaoliang who grew up in the palace, did not receive such treatment.

These thoughts flashed through Prime Minister Wang's mind.

After sending the princess away, Jiao Muliao turned around and whispered, "Does the Prime Minister really plan to enter the palace in two days?"

Prime Minister Wang said calmly, "Princess Nanyang is right. Everything is too much or too little. This Prime Minister pretended to be sick and stayed away from the public to let the Empress Dowager and the Emperor know that Daliang Dynasty cannot do without this Prime Minister. Now the Empress Dowager and the Emperor have both given in and asked this Prime Minister to return to the court. They also agreed to let Zuo Feng be reinstated and not to pursue Wang Yi's case too much."

"It's time to quit while we're ahead. Now is the right time to return to the court."

Jiao Muliao couldn't help but sigh: "The princess doesn't say much, but every word is sharp and hits the nail on the head, which is quite in line with the art of war."

He showed off his edge but was not overly aggressive, leaving room for maneuver. The balance between the two was exquisite.

Prime Minister Wang actually had some regret in his eyes: "With such an outstanding girl, it's no wonder that Silang is so worried about her. If she is willing to marry into the Wang family, this Prime Minister is willing to forgive the past and happily accept her as his daughter-in-law."

Unfortunately, Jiang Shaohua insisted on marrying into the family, and the Nanyang Palace had already arranged a marriage with the Bo Ling Cui family. Wang Jin's infatuation was doomed to go down the drain.

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"Have you accomplished this mission, County Lord?"

In the carriage, Chen Jinyu asked a little nervously.

Jiang Shaohua went to see Prime Minister Wang alone, and Chen Jinyu could only wait at the gatehouse, unaware of the situation.

Jiang Shaohua raised his eyebrows and smiled at Chen Jinyu: "It's done."

Chen Jinyu breathed a sigh of relief, relaxed his brows and smiled, "It's good that it's done. I'll report to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor when I return to the palace."

Jiang Shaohua pulled the corner of his mouth, a hint of sarcasm flashed in his eyes: "Everyone knows that Prime Minister Wang is pretending to be sick, taking this opportunity to force the Empress Dowager to give in and force the Emperor to be patient. The Empress Dowager sent palace servants, and Prime Minister Wang naturally ignored them. Today, the princess came in person, so he has to step down. Otherwise, if the situation really gets out of control, changing the prime minister will only cause chaos for a year or two."

"While Minister Ji or Minister Li each have their shortcomings, they are both qualified to be prime ministers in terms of their qualifications and reputation. The emperor does not want to see the court continue to be in chaos and disorder, and does not want to go to this point. Prime Minister Wang, the old fox, knows this very well."

Therefore, she was 80% sure before she came. If Prime Minister Wang was willing to see her, then it was 100%. Chen Jinyu's eyes were filled with surprise and admiration: "The princess has a pair of sharp eyes, she can see clearly and think clearly. I am far behind the princess. I must concentrate on learning from the princess in the future."

Jiang Shaohua laughed: "Why are you suddenly flattering me today?"

Chen Jinyu pursed her lips and smiled: "I said what was in my heart, how can I say it is flattering." After a pause, she said softly: "When Prime Minister Wang returns, I think the court will soon be stable. How long does the princess plan to stay in the capital?"

Jiang Shaohua thought for a moment and said, "Since we are here, we have to stay for a while. At least we have to wait until the emperor is well enough to attend court before we leave."

Then he smiled and joked: "Don't worry, it won't delay your wedding with Ma Dianshan."

Chen Jinyu and Ma Yaozong’s wedding date is set for the end of the year.

It is now the end of August, and there are still four months until the end of the year!

Chen Jinyu's cheeks didn't blush at all, and she smiled and replied, "Thank you, Princess."

It was already evening when I hurried back to the palace.

Jiang Shaohua had been running around for the past half day, but he was still energetic after entering the palace. Someone came out to greet him from a distance away from the Showa Hall.

The eighteen-year-old Wang Sheren, wearing official uniform, had a handsome face, was gentle and elegant, and was even more graceful when he bowed and saluted: "Your servant Wang Jin greets the Princess of Nanyang."

Jiang Shaohua glanced at him and said calmly, "No need to be polite, Mr. Wang."

After Wang Jin stood up, he continued, "This princess has just been to the palace to meet Prime Minister Wang. In two days, Prime Minister Wang will come to the palace to meet the emperor."

Wang Jin's eyes flashed with shame, and he sighed softly, "I have repeatedly advised my father, but he would not listen. As a son, I can do nothing about it. I am really ashamed."

As a couple in their previous life, Jiang Shaohua knew Wang Jin very well. He was not pretending, he really felt guilty.

He did not agree with Prime Minister Wang's approach, but he could not influence his own father. The father and son had different political positions. Prime Minister Wang was too selfish, while Wang Jin was more inclined to Emperor Taihe, and could be considered a loyal minister.

Also, in the past six months or so, Wang Jin had spoken a lot of good things about Nanyang County while being around Emperor Taihe. He had also written a lot of letters in private, and she could choose not to reply, but she had to accept this favor.

Jiang Shaohua looked at Wang Jin: "Everyone has his own standpoint. Different standpoints, different ideas, and different actions. Wang Sheren has acted uprightly and has lived up to the emperor and his own conscience. There is no need to be ashamed."

Wang Jin didn't expect Jiang Shaohua to comfort him. He was a little surprised, but more happy.

The gorgeous sunset covered the sky, and the setting sun radiated warm light. The girl standing in front of him was the girl he had been thinking about day and night.

She was looking at him.

At least, at this moment, she had him in her eyes.

Wang Jin's heart was in a state of confusion, and he had thousands of words to say, but he could not get them out. Only in his dark eyes did he see the tenderness of his feelings flow.

"I think you have heard that I am engaged to Earl Changning." Jiang Shaohua opened his mouth, breaking the silence between their gazes.

Wang Jin paused with a bitter smile, "I heard about this. Congratulations, Princess."

Jiang Shaohua nodded to express his thanks, and then said, "Is the emperor awake now? I want to see the emperor."

Wang Jin calmed down and said, "The Emperor is waiting for the princess. Please follow me into the palace."