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Chapter 532 Misunderstanding
When Empress Dowager Zheng saw how sensible Jiang Shaohua was, she felt more pity and love for him.

She gently stroked Jiang Shaohua's hair: "The assassin dared to go to Nanyang County to cause trouble, which shows how arrogant and bold he is. You must be more careful on your way back. Also, you must find out the identity and whereabouts of the assassin."

Jiang Shaohua responded in a low voice, and suddenly raised his head: "There is something I have to report to my great-aunt. Tonight, Mr. Zheng sent me back to Jingyang Palace. On the way, he gloated over my misfortune and said some harsh and unpleasant words. I was so angry that I beat him up."

Empress Dowager Zheng: “…”

Empress Dowager Zheng was both angry and amused, and could not help but scold her a few times: "You are really too angry. You should change a little in the future. You want to marry into the family, but Zixian is not your destiny, and you have always felt uncomfortable. Even if he said a few more words, you shouldn't hit him."

"Zixian is so skilled, if he hadn't let you go, you would have been no match for him."

In the heart of Empress Zheng, his nephew is the first master of the court.

Jiang Shaohua had no intention of explaining, and followed the words of Empress Dowager Zheng: "My great-aunt is right. I am a little willful."

Empress Dowager Zheng quickly put this insignificant matter behind her and repeatedly told Jiang Shaohua to be careful when returning to Nanyang County.

Jiang Shaohua was exceptionally docile and agreed to all their requests.

Yin, Zhu, Tu and Bai had quietly started packing their luggage three days ago. After receiving the princess's approval letter tonight, they were all very excited.

Jiang Shaohua did not attend the small court meeting the next day. After bidding farewell to Emperor Taihe again, Jiang Shaohua left without any reluctance.

Zheng Chen took sick leave last night and returned to the Duke of Anguo's Mansion to recuperate.

Emperor Taihe ordered Wang Jin, Li Boyuan and Jiang Yi to escort Jiang Shaohua out of the capital.

Li Boyuan bowed his hands carelessly and said, "Take care on your journey, Princess!"

Jiang Yi smiled attentively and affectionately: "After you return to Nanyang County, cousin, don't forget to write to me often."

As for Wang Jin, he was the most silent one. He stood in front of Jiang Shaohua, and even though he had thousands of words in his heart, he couldn't say them out. Finally, he bowed deeply and said, "Take care, Princess!"

Jiang Shaohua was eager to go home. He nodded to the three of them and then rode away.

Two hundred personal guards followed on horseback, smoke and dust billowed on the official road, and in less than a moment they disappeared.

Wang Jin looked at the direction where the princess left, and felt as if a piece of his heart had been hollowed out, empty.

Li Boyuan nudged Wang Jin with his arm and teased in a low voice: "Alright, stop looking. The Earl of Changning only injured his left arm, but the princess left the capital in a panic and rushed back. It shows that the engaged couple has a deep affection for each other."

"Zixian and Miss Fan's marriage is about to be decided. You should also think carefully about your own life."

Jiang Yi also came over and said, "Among us, Li Boyuan is the fastest. In another half a month, he will marry his beautiful lady."

Li Boyuan grinned smugly.

Wang Jin was in a depressed mood and had no mood to joke, so he just let the two of them make fun of him.

Li Boyuan suddenly coughed, "Have you heard something? Last night, Zixian sent the princess back to Jingyang Palace. On the way, he talked about something and actually got into a fight with the princess. As a result, he left the palace on sick leave in the middle of the night. Could it be that he did something he shouldn't have done and angered the princess?"

Although Li Boyuan was not convinced by Jiang Shaohua from the bottom of his heart, he also knew that Jiang Shaohua was not the kind of person who would stir up trouble out of nothing. There must be some reason why he was so heavy-handed.

Wang Jin had already guessed it in his mind, but it was inconvenient to say more at this time, so he said lightly: "I don't know what's going on."

Jiang Yi coughed and said, "Before we return to the palace, let's go to the Duke of Anguo's Mansion and pay a visit." Everyone agreed.

I never thought that after going to the Duke of Anguo's Mansion, I didn't see Zheng Chen himself.

Madam Zheng came forward to greet the three Zhongshu Sheren, and said apologetically: "Zixian is not feeling well and has a high fever. He is not suitable to see people. Thank you for coming to see him. In a few days, when he recovers and returns to the palace, he will thank you in person."

After coming out of the Anguo Mansion, Li Boyuan couldn't help but mutter, "It looks like he got beaten pretty hard!"

Jiang Yi and Wang Jin looked at each other and tacitly agreed not to continue the conversation.

At this time, Madam Zheng sat by the bed, looking at her son who was covered in wounds and resting with his eyes closed. She felt distressed and angry: "This Jiang Shaohua, her attack was too heavy! What does the assassination of Lord Changning have to do with you? She is angry and if she has the ability, she should catch the assassin. Why is she coming after you?"

"You too, it's fine if you give in to her in other matters, but when it comes to fighting, how can you just take the beating and not fight back?"

Madam Zheng was thinking the same thing as Grand Empress Dowager Zheng. She never expected that Zheng Chen was not being modest on purpose, but that his skills were far inferior to Jiang Shaohua's, and he was beaten so hard that he had no power to fight back.

Zheng Chen was the most arrogant person. He was too embarrassed to explain and simply remained silent.

Madam Zheng wiped her tears, called Peng Sihai over, and asked him to serve the master well. Peng Sihai bowed and accepted the order.

After Mrs. Zheng left, the room finally became quiet.

Zheng Chen opened his eyes, looked at Peng Sihai, and said in a weak voice: "From now on, I want to rest quietly and not see anyone."

The young master is so angry and embarrassed that he doesn't want to be seen!

Peng Sihai sighed in his heart and accepted the order. He couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Sir, if the assassination failed this time, do you want to send another one?"

"Not for now." Zheng Chen was covered in wounds, especially the one in his waist and abdomen. He felt pain when he spoke, and his face was distorted by the pain: "Nanyang County has been alerted, and Jiang Shaohua rushed back to Nanyang County for this matter. It is not appropriate to take action now."

Although he was reluctant to admit it, Jiang Shaohua's care and attention to Cui Du did indeed surprise him.

Peng Sihai responded in a low voice.

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With Jiang Shaohua's departure, all the officials in the court suddenly felt that the dark clouds hanging over their heads had dissipated.

No one was watching them discuss government affairs, and no one was watching them do their work, so hundreds of officials in the six ministries felt much more relaxed.

However, the rules of the past two months were finally established. The court meetings were less useless and more efficient than before. The officials were concerned about their monthly performance evaluations and were more diligent in their work.

Emperor Taihe, who had been resting for a long time, had recovered most of his strength and appeared at a small court meeting every few days.

All in all, everything is moving in a good direction.

Jiang Shaohua and his party traveled on horseback at high speed, sleeping in the open air, and returned to Nanyang County in just ten days.

Chen Changshi and Feng Changshi, who had received the news in advance, led their subordinates to greet them outside the city gate. Among them was a young man with a thick gauze bandaged on his left arm.

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