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Chapter 747: Heart and Liver (Part )

Who can't say the truth? The pain of having one's heart and liver ripped out is also real.

Since when, Empress Dowager Zheng has been used to showing weakness and crying in front of Jiang Shaohua. She trembled and grabbed Jiang Shaohua's hand, tears streaming down her face: "Shaohua, there are no outsiders here, I want to tell you a few words from the bottom of my heart. Zixian has grown up in front of me since he was a child. I love him and spoil him as much as my own grandson."

"He had a rebellious heart and was a traitor. He deserved to die. I wish he would die sooner. But when I heard the news of his death, I was still very sad."

Crying as she spoke.

Jiang Shaohua took the handkerchief and wiped the tears from the Empress Dowager, comforting her: "It's okay to cry for a while. Think about the Zheng family, Prince Ping, and me. We can't live without grandma. Grandma has to hold on for us."

Zheng family.

King Ping.

These are the Empress Dowager's weaknesses, and they can be exploited at any time.

As for Jiang Shaohua himself, the game between him and the Grand Empress Dowager has never stopped. In terms of friendship, there is a little bit of it. However, in the palace where killing is done without bloodshed, this little bit of friendship can be put aside at any time.

Empress Dowager Zheng cried for a while before she said, "Now that Zheng Chen is dead, the Zheng family can finally live a peaceful life."

Look, it’s still for the Zheng family.

Jiang Shaohua sneered in his heart, and showed embarrassment on his face: "We are the only two grandparents here, so there is no need to hide what we say. At the previous small court meeting, Minister Dong suggested that the Zheng family should be punished according to the laws of Daliang. The other ministers agreed. I am really in a dilemma."

Who doesn't know that Minister Dong is the emperor's loyal dog? It's clear that he is in cahoots with the emperor and is deliberately setting a trap for her!

However, the Zheng family was part of this trap, and even though Empress Dowager Zheng saw through it, she could only fall into it: "You are the emperor of Daliang, you can issue an edict to pardon the Zheng family."

Jiang Shaohua said, "The Gaoliang prince rebelled, and the Gaoliang palace was implicated. Even the vassal kings were like this, and the Zheng family is a foreign relative after all. If we let them off so easily, how can we stop the gossips inside and outside the court?"

"Duke Anguo has already donated 50% of his family property, and lost his title and official position. Isn't that enough?" Empress Dowager Zheng breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Shaohua sighed, "Rebellion is a serious crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of the family. Everyone in the Zheng family is alive and well now, and there is still a huge family business left. It is inevitable that the court officials are resentful."

The Empress Dowager Zheng was choked and simply refused to listen to reason: "I don't care. Anyway, you promised me that you would save the lives of the Zheng family. If the Zheng family is held accountable, I will not live either."

The so-called "not wanting to live" means tearing each other apart, making a complete mess.

Jiang Shaohua looked at the Empress Dowager Zheng and said, "Grandma, why do you have to say these angry words? Grandma married into the Jiang family and has long been a member of the Jiang family. Do you want to sacrifice your honor and wealth, and gamble your life for the Zheng family?"

"Prince Ping is only nine years old after the New Year, and it will take another six or seven years for him to grow up. Grandmother, don't you want to stay with Prince Ping and watch him grow up safely, get married and have children?"

Empress Dowager Zheng felt her heart being grabbed and was instantly speechless.

Jiang Shaohua sighed leisurely, "Let's not talk about this for now. I will postpone the court meeting until General Zuo returns. With a few months of buffer time, perhaps the situation can be eased. Grandmother, you don't have to worry about this. Just rest and take care of your health."

Empress Dowager Zheng could only nod.

After walking out of Jingyang Palace, Jiang Shaohua exhaled, his brows relaxed: "I want to go to Ning'an Palace."

……

In Ning'an Palace, Empress Dowager Li had dinner prepared. Hearing that the emperor was coming, Empress Dowager Li even came out to greet him with a smile. Jiang Shaohua hurriedly stepped forward with a smile and held Empress Dowager Li's arm: "Aunt, why did you come out to greet me in person?"

Empress Dowager Li smiled and said, "Today is a great day for happiness. I am really happy. I knew the Emperor would come, so I had dinner prepared long ago. It is time to serve it now."

When good things happen to people, they feel refreshed. The news of Zheng Chen's death was the best news in the world for Empress Dowager Li.

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly, took the arm of Empress Dowager Li and went to the dining room.

Empress Dowager Li was in a good mood and her appetite was much better than usual. She ate two bowls of food before putting down her chopsticks.

Since Jiang Shaohua came out of confinement, her appetite has returned to normal, and her food intake is amazing. Seeing her eating so happily, Empress Dowager Li couldn't help but laugh: "The emperor eats so much every day, but he doesn't get fat at all."

In just over two months, Jiang Shaohua had regained her slender figure. It was almost impossible to tell that she had never given birth to a child.

Jiang Shaohua pursed his lips and smiled: "I consume a lot every day, I can't hold on if I don't eat more."

After dinner, the two went to the dormitory to talk.

Empress Dowager Li whispered, "Shaohua, thank you for avenging Song'er."

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"I feel really relieved now that the traitor Zheng Chen is dead."

Jiang Shaohua replied softly: "Zheng Chen is a traitor to Daliang, and a thorn in my side. I am very happy that he is dead."

"Even the Duke of Anguo would have wished that Zheng Chen would die soon, so that he would not continue to cause trouble for the Zheng family." Empress Dowager Li smiled sarcastically and continued, "The one who is truly heartbroken is the Grand Empress Dowager."

"When Zheng Chen was brought into the palace, he was only five years old. The Empress Dowager doted on this nephew very much. It can be said that Zheng Chen was raised by the Empress Dowager herself."

"What was the result? Zheng Chen didn't care about the situation of the Grand Empress Dowager, let alone the situation of the Zheng family. He acted recklessly and ended up in the situation he is in today step by step."

"He deserves what he gets today!"

The Empress Dowager was heartbroken, but it was all her own fault!

Empress Dowager Li had no idea how long she had been holding it in, but now she blurted it all out, feeling extremely relaxed and happy.

Jiang Shaohua did not say anything, allowing Empress Dowager Li to vent her anger. When Empress Dowager Li calmed down a little, Jiang Shaohua said, "Grandma fainted today, and the imperial physician told her to rest for a few days. So, I have to trouble you to take care of the palace affairs."

Empress Dowager Li did not feel tired at all. She smiled energetically and replied: "Just focus on your work. I will take care of all the trivial matters in the harem."

After returning to the Zhaohe Palace, Chen Sheren couldn't help but whispered: "Why didn't the emperor take this opportunity to seize the power of the Empress Dowager?"

Jiang Shaohua glanced at her with a smile: "Why are you in such a hurry? I have been on the throne for less than a year. The palace has complicated personnel affairs and people's hearts are in chaos. We have to sort it out slowly."

Furthermore, she couldn't give all the power to Empress Dowager Li. Empress Dowager Li was now wholeheartedly on her side, because their positions and interests were completely consistent. But people's hearts were fickle, and who knew if Empress Dowager Li would change after taking power and become another Empress Dowager?
Chen Jinyu and Jiang Shaohua had a tacit understanding and understood immediately: "Jingyang Palace and Ning'an Palace take turns to manage palace affairs. This can not only ensure a smooth transition, but also keep each other in check. This is the most cost-effective for the emperor."

Therefore, the emperor intentionally promoted the current situation where the fisherman benefits from the conflict between the snipe and the clam.

Jiang Shaohua smiled slightly.