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No one knows what Zheng Chen is thinking.

Gaoliang Prince Jiang Yi came up to Jiang Shaohua excitedly and said with a smile: "Cousin Shaohua, I have never been to the Ministry of War. Today I have to go with you to broaden my horizons. By the way, I will also learn how you speak and act, show off my prestige, and scare those arrogant old officials."

Jiang Yi was indeed humorous and witty, and his words made everyone laugh.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said to Jiang Yi, "Since you are interested in the affairs of the Ministry of War, you can go with me every day in the next few days. Don't complain about the hard work."

Jiang Yi smiled and nodded in response.

"Your Majesty, the ministers from the six ministries have arrived at the Zhaohe Palace. When will the court meeting begin?"

Emperor Taihe glanced at Jiang Shaohua, who nodded, indicating that he was full of energy and that everything was fine. Emperor Taihe then gave the order: "You can start now. Pass on my oral order. Today, Princess Nanyang will listen to the court meeting on my behalf."

After a cup of tea.

Jiang Shaohua walked into the main hall calmly.

Jiang Shaohua looked ruddy and calm. In contrast, Prime Minister Wang, who had not slept well the previous night, looked more like the one who had encountered the assassin. And Minister Zhou of the Ministry of Works had a sad face and dark shadows under his eyes, and it was obvious that he had not slept well last night. The ministers and assistant ministers of the Ministry of Justice also looked particularly solemn.

The assassins were all killed, and eight bodies with different causes of death were in the Ministry of Justice. They had to find out their identities and where they came from, and catch the mastermind behind the scenes. This kind of case was the first time for the Ministry of Justice.

"I greet the princess!"

The ministers had mixed feelings and different expressions, but when they bowed to Jiang Shaohua, they showed more respect than usual.

He was very skilled, but he remained calm when he was attacked, and attended the court meeting as usual the next day. This kind of broad-mindedness and tolerance is enough to make people respect him.

Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "Please stand up without any formalities."

"Last night, the princess was assassinated. I heard the tragic news and was so angry that I couldn't sleep all night!" Prime Minister Wang was indignant and spoke first: "For safety reasons, please suspend your inspection of the six ministries."

The rest of the ministers echoed in agreement.

Jiang Shaohua glanced at the faces of the ministers who were saying one thing and doing another, and said calmly, "This princess acts in an upright manner and is not afraid of the scoundrels. This princess has taken note of your concern for her. The inspection of the six ministries cannot be stopped, and there is no need to stop. This afternoon, this princess will go to the Ministry of War."

The ministers were shocked. Especially the Minister Wang and Minister Ding of the Ministry of War, who were even more shocked and wanted to comfort him, but Jiang Shaohua had no intention of discussing this topic any more: "Today's small court meeting, if there is any important political affairs, let's start!"

Prime Minister Wang said no more and began to preside over the small court meeting.

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Today, there were many government affairs to attend to, and the small court meeting lasted for half a day. The imperial kitchen sent lunch, and after the ministers had lunch, they returned to their respective offices.

The Minister of War is reflecting on himself behind closed doors in his mansion. The highest-ranking officials in the Ministry of War now are Minister Wang and Minister Ding.

Minister Wang was the left minister, and was once a close confidant of the Duke of Anguo, who had been promoted by him. He had more power and prestige in the Ministry of War than Minister Ding. Minister Ding was already fifty years old, six or seven years older than Minister Wang, and had a gentle temperament and no ambition. The two ministers naturally put Minister Wang first, and they got along well.

"This evil star is coming to the Ministry of War and will definitely cause trouble. You and I must be careful today." Wang Shilang frowned. The "evil star" he was talking about was naturally Nanyang County Princess Jiang Shaohua. Ding Shilang reminded in a low voice: "The princess inspected the six ministries on behalf of the emperor, she is not an evil star."

Minister Wang snorted disdainfully: "A woman who is restless and keeps meddling in the government all day long is like a hen crowing the dawn. Fortunately, she is a daughter of the Jiang clan, otherwise, she would be another Grand Empress Dowager in the future."

Minister Ding coughed hard a few times, quickly lifted the curtain and looked back: "The princess and the prince of Gaoliang are already on horseback, Minister Wang, please stop talking. If these words get to the princess' ears, it will be bad."

Although Minister Wang spoke toughly, he was actually quite afraid of the powerful Princess Nanyang. He immediately shut up when he heard this.

Minister Ding secretly laughed in his heart.

There were quite a few important officials in the court who maintained good relations with the Nanyang Palace in private. The ones who were openly involved were Dong Shilang of the Ministry of Rites and Yang Shilang of the Ministry of Justice. As for him, he was much more low-key. Occasionally, he would quietly help out a little and do a favor.

Even Minister Wang didn't know this. He wanted to win him over to deal with Princess Nanyang together!

With the sound of horse hooves, the princess's horse had already reached the carriage.

Minister Ding sat in the carriage and bowed to the princess. Jiang Shaohua sat high on the horse, nodded and smiled at Minister Ding, and they exchanged a tacit look.

Minister Wang did not notice this and kept thinking about how to deal with the princess's difficulties later.

The Ministry of War was next to the Ministry of Works. There was no trace of the bloody assassination last night, and the bright sun evaporated all the bloody smell.

As Jiang Yi rode past, his eyes swept across and paused at a certain point in the air.

That was where the assassin ambushed last night.

"Cousin Yi seems very familiar with this place." Jiang Shaohua's voice sounded beside his ears: "The assassin ambushed there last night."

Jiang Yi retracted his gaze and said to Jiang Shaohua, "I just glanced and unexpectedly saw the place where the assassins were lying in ambush. It seems that I am lucky."

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flickered slightly, and he smiled at Jiang Yi: "Cousin Yi has a sharp eye, it seems that he usually hides his shortcomings everywhere."

Jiang Yi smiled and replied, "I have been lazy and playful since I was young. I am not good at literature or martial arts. My only advantage is my luck. From the moment I was born, I was the heir to the Gaoliang Palace. I don't have to do anything, and there is a huge family business and a lifetime of wealth and comfort waiting for me. There is no need for me to hide my shortcomings."

"My cousin is so amazing. If she were a man, she would be extremely talented and charming. Even if she were a woman, I, her cousin, would be far inferior to her. I can only admire her."

Jiang Shaohua pulled the corner of his mouth and said with a double meaning: "My abilities are all on the surface, and everyone can see them clearly. Cousin Yi's thoughts and abilities are hidden deep, but others don't know."

Jiang Yi sighed: "My cousin praised me like this, why don't I feel happy, but uneasy instead."

Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "Only those who have done something wrong will have too many thoughts and worries. Why is cousin Yi so uneasy? Could it be that he knows where the assassin came from last night?"

Jiang Yi smiled bitterly, "Don't joke, cousin. I live in the palace, and occasionally go out of the palace once a month to go back to the Gaoliang Palace. You know what my father is like. We, father and son, live with our heads down. How would I know where the assassin came from?"

Jiang Shaohua turned his head, and their eyes met in the air. (End of this chapter)