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For Wang Jin, these two days and one night were the longest and most torturous time he had ever experienced in his twenty years of life.

He rode a fast horse to the Yingwei camp one day, and in one hour persuaded General Zuo's confidants, and then gathered and led the elite soldiers of the Yingwei camp to Beijing to quell the rebellion. During such a long time, he did not close his eyes, and did not even eat a meal. He only drank some cold water when he was extremely thirsty. Then he kept riding his horse at full speed in a hurry.

He had been weak and sickly since childhood, and had to rely on a diet of supplements to raise him. After his teenage years, his body gradually became as healthy as that of a teenager of his age. Although he could not practice martial arts, he had no problem riding a horse.

However, this constant running around is indeed a huge challenge for him.

When he dismounted outside the palace gate, he felt dizzy and his legs and feet were sore, but he still forced himself to enter the palace without saying a word and walked quickly into the Showa Hall.

Compared to two days ago, there were a few fewer familiar faces in the mourning hall, but there were more Empress Dowager Zheng, Concubine Gui Fan, and the ministers of the Nanyang Palace.

Nanyang Princess Jiang Shaohua was kneeling in front of the emperor's coffin. When she heard footsteps, she stood up and turned around: "The king's servant is finally here."

Under the bright candlelight, Jiang Shaohua's eyes and eyebrows were tired, but her expression was still calm and composed. No matter what happened, it was difficult to shake her tenacity.

Such tenacity makes it easy for people to feel at ease and secure.

Wang Jin, who had been running around for two days and one night, suddenly felt relieved and stepped forward to bow: "I have done my duty and brought all the troops from the Yingwei Camp. I heard that the Imperial Guards have also entered the city, and soon there will be military officers coming to take orders. Princess, you can rest assured and take a rest."

Yes!

The tension in my head can finally be relaxed.

Jiang Shaohua nodded slightly and said gently, "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Wang."

"This is all my responsibility, I dare not say it is hard work." Wang Jin himself did not realize that he was responding with the attitude of a respectful and obedient subject. Even when Emperor Taihe was alive, it was no more than this: "The one who really worked hard was the princess. The rebellion in the palace was quelled, and the princess played a great role."

Empress Dowager Zheng had been sleeping with her eyes closed, but was awakened by the noise. She praised Wang Jin with a trembling voice, then sighed and said, "Prime Minister Wang has bad luck. He was injured in the left shoulder by the traitor before, and the excessive bleeding has seriously damaged his vitality. He was carried to the palace and is being cared for by the imperial physician. Let's go and take a look!"

Wang Jin's heart tightened and he quickly looked up at Jiang Shaohua.

Jiang Shaohua also sighed: "This princess also wants to visit Prime Minister Wang, you can go with me!"

Wang Jin felt extremely depressed and nodded in response.

Jiang Shaohua turned around and took a step forward, and Wang Jin followed.

Cui Du, who was kneeling in front of the coffin, looked up silently, then continued to kneel obediently.

Although this turmoil in the palace seems to have been settled on the surface, it actually has far-reaching consequences and the court structure will undergo unprecedented changes.

If Jiang Shaohua wants to spread her wings and fly high, she must win as much support as possible. She used to be at odds with Prime Minister Wang, but that's how politics works. There is no such thing as a static opponent. As long as the situation allows and the opportunity comes, political enemies can also cooperate.

Cui Du didn't understand politics, but he understood Jiang Shaohua. What she wanted to do was an unprecedented great cause, and even if he couldn't help her, he couldn't hold her back.

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The injured officials were all gathered in the palace for treatment. Prime Minister Wang was seriously injured and had been unconscious. He occupied a palace room by himself. The imperial physician who took care of Prime Minister Wang was also the most skilled imperial physician in the Imperial Hospital.

It was a short distance, and Wang Jin only had time to whisper a few words: "Princess, was it Jiang Yi who was involved in the rebellion?" "Yes," Jiang Shaohua replied briefly, "Zheng Chen was also involved in the rebellion. Jiang Yi was killed by me, and Zheng Chen escaped during the chaos, and he has not been caught yet."

Wang Jin's pale face turned even paler, and he felt mixed emotions. He didn't know what he was feeling, so he subconsciously asked, "Li Boyuan is dead too?"

"Before I led my men into the Zhaohe Palace, he had already died at the hands of Jiang Yi." Jiang Shaohua turned around and said, "Minister Li is also dead. And cousin Baohua also died at the hands of the traitor."

Wang Jin felt like he was stabbed in the heart.

He had no romantic feelings for Princess Baohua, but they had known each other since childhood and had some childhood sweethearts. In other words, he knew in his heart that Princess Baohua had always had her heart set on him, and if he was willing to be her consort, no one could compete with him.

But he already had a woman he loved in his heart. Even though Jiang Shaohua had married a son-in-law, he never changed his mind. He could only let Princess Baohua down.

The gentle, chaste, dignified and virtuous Jiang Baohua died in the hands of the traitor, withering away at the best years of her life. It is a pity and heartbreaking.

"What does the princess plan to do in the future?" Wang Jin forced himself to cheer up and asked.

Jiang Shaohua's eyes flickered, and he looked at Wang Jin deeply: "The most important thing now is to quell the chaos in the palace and arrange the affairs for my cousin after his death. After my cousin is buried in peace, those who should be killed will be killed and those who should be beheaded will be beheaded."

Wang Jin stopped and looked at Jiang Shaohua: "I think the princess will not return to Nanyang County and will stay in the capital forever."

Jiang Shaohua said calmly: "These are all things to come. It's too early to say anything now."

Wang Jin said solemnly: "I don't know what other people's attitudes are. I, Wang Jin, will definitely support the princess with all my strength!"

At this moment, Jiang Shaohua was in a complicated mood. In their previous life, they had been husband and wife for only a few years before Wang Jin died unexpectedly at a young age. She did not have any love for him as a man and a woman, but she had the affection of a husband and wife.

After being reborn in this life, she never thought about renewing her relationship with Wang Jin. She wanted to go her own way, not wanting to repeat the same mistakes, and not wanting to have any connection with the Wang family.

Wang Jin, has actually always been a very good person.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang." Jiang Shaohua quickly accepted the kindness: "I hope that when Prime Minister Wang wakes up, Mr. Wang can convince Prime Minister Wang to support me."

Wang Jin solemnly agreed: "I'll try my best."

Jiang Shaohua said no more and took another step.

When he got to the door, Wang Jin took two steps to knock on it, and the door opened quickly. Wang Jin walked in quickly, and his old father lying on the bed suddenly came into view.

Prime Minister Wang is also 60 years old, his body is old and his energy is declining day by day. He was seriously injured this time and failed to get medical treatment in time. He lost too much blood and has been unconscious. He also has a high fever and is in a very dangerous condition.

Looking at Prime Minister Wang whose face was flushed and unconscious, Wang Jin felt a lump in his throat and tears rolled down his cheeks.

Jiang Shaohua walked to the bedside and looked at Prime Minister Wang's appearance at this moment, feeling a little sad.

Even though Prime Minister Wang has many faults, he still has the backbone and integrity of the Prime Minister of Daliang. If he cannot survive this disaster, who in the court can replace Prime Minister Wang?
Minister Li is dead, Zheng Chen is plotting rebellion, and Duke Anguo has no chance of ascending to the throne. Among the remaining four ministers, who can take on the important task? (End of this chapter)