The grass in the factory should be plucked

Naturally, Xie Changan's idea could not be put into action.

Just outside the study, Aunt Lian coughed, "Miss, uncle, would you like some midnight snack?"

Jiang Li smiled secretly, and Xie Changan picked her up angrily.

The two of them finished their midnight snack obediently, and Xie Changan then returned to his own house.

Although he and Jiang Li both had doubts about Nangong Yonghe, they had to check the other people on the list.

He ordered the Embroidered Uniform Guard to check everyone on the list in detail.

Jiang Li also began to take action.

She always has a feeling that a storm is coming, so before the storm comes, she wants to protect the people she cares about first.

She asked Qingfeng to purchase a batch of high-quality jade.

"Do you want to make a jade talisman?" Xie Changan asked.

"Yes." Jiang Li nodded. "It's not easy to make a defensive talisman. I carve one or two a day. I'll stock up on a batch first. They'll be useful sooner or later."

The youngest son of King Qin died under unclear circumstances, which caused a sensation in the capital. Rumors such as witchcraft, substitutes, and evil spirits demanding revenge were rampant.

Families in the upper class with young boys were also in a state of constant fear.

Nangong Qinghe ordered the Dali Temple, Jinyiwei, and Dongchang to thoroughly investigate the matter and quell the rumors as soon as possible.

Jiang Li quietly handed over the secret letter, reporting all her suspicions about Nangong Yonghe.

Comparing this with the situation when the old emperor was bewitched by witchcraft, she suspected that this matter might involve strange magic and that it was not something that the Jinyiwei and Dongchang could solve.

She suggested that they first try to calm the situation down and wait and see how things develop.

Wait until the real murderer behind the scenes lets his guard down and commits a crime again, and then capture him in one fell swoop!

Nangong Qinghe deeply agreed with this.

Nangong Yonghe was a prince who was poisoned before he was born and lived among the people for more than 20 years. How could he not feel resentful?

But this person usually appears gentle and humble, and does not seek to compete with others, which shows how cunning he is.

Nangong Qinghe was naturally extremely wary of him.

"Tell Lord Liao and Lord Xie to come see me."

Soon, the final conclusion of the matter of Qin Wang's youngest son was reached, that he died of an acute illness, and the rumors in the streets soon subsided.

Because there was another new thing that attracted people's attention.

The beautiful Marquis Jing'an is finally getting married!

Although she always wore a veil when entering and leaving the marquis's mansion, many people had seen her true face.

"I am so lucky to have seen her. She is as bright as the moon and as graceful as a startled swan!"

"Such a stunning beauty, paired with a eunuch, isn't that a waste of talent?"

"You may not know, but my brother-in-law works as a handyman at Longmen Medical Bureau. He heard that Master Xie's hidden illness was cured by Divine Doctor Shen!"

"Yes, I heard that too. Lord Xie was not born like this. He was poisoned. He will return to normal after the poison is removed!"

"Doctor Shen really deserves the title of miracle doctor. I think he is even better than the master of Ghost Doctor Valley!"

Shen Muchun was immediately dubbed the "sacred doctor of men's medicine", and the number of people who came to seek medical treatment almost broke down the threshold of Longmen Medical Bureau.

Many dignitaries went to Shen Muchun privately and asked him if he had any medicine that could help men regain their virility.

Shen Muchun was both amused and confused: "No! They all said that Master Xie was just poisoned. Once the poison is removed, he will be fine!"

He really doesn't want the title of "male medicine expert"!

Jiang Li laughed so hard that he fell down.

Shen Muchun was too embarrassed to mention this to Jiang Li, so he went to find Xie Changan to settle the score: "Quickly stand up and explain yourself."

Xie Changan rolled his eyes at him. How could he explain such a private matter?

"Once I get married and have children, the rumors will naturally be dispelled."

Nangong Qinghe also heard these rumors. He felt both relieved and disappointed.

The happy thing is that A'li will have someone to rely on for the rest of her life and will have children to take care of her in the future. The sad thing is that he and she are drifting further and further apart. He is about to become a father, and A'li will also be married. There is no possibility for him and her in this life!

The Ministry of Rites also began to make intensive preparations for Marquis Jing'an's wedding.

On the day when the official media came to visit, Cui Han came as promised and acted as the elder of Marquis Jing'an.

Jiang Li followed Cui Jin and called her "Aunt Cui".

Liao Wuyong went to Xie's house. As an adoptive father, he was Xie Changan's legitimate elder.

As Xie Changan urged them urgently, the Ministry of Rites sped up the process of accepting marriage proposal, asking for name and paying betrothal gifts. After the two parties exchanged the engagement letters and chose an auspicious day, Xie Changan hurriedly came to propose marriage.

Although the Jing'an Marquis's Mansion could be reached by opening the Corner Gate, he still rode on Zhuifeng and led the betrothal gift-delivering team, traveling around most of the capital city with music and dance.

Everyone was speechless as they looked at the marriage proposal team that stretched for more than ten miles.

Did this commander of the Imperial Guards use all his wealth to propose marriage?

Someone enviously said, "If I were Lord Xie, I would also be willing to spend all my wealth to hire such a lady."

Marquis Jing'an is not only extremely handsome, but also the head of Longmen. So what if such a wealthy and beautiful lady is a young widow who is marrying for the second time?

If the marriage had not been granted by the late emperor, wouldn't the people who came to propose marriage have broken down the gate of Marquis Jing'an's mansion?

The main gate of the Marquis of Jing'an's Mansion was wide open, and Steward Liu was busy running around with a flushed face.

As the chief steward under Marquis Jing'an, when he went out, many people would respectfully call him "Master Liu".

He has the respect he has today, all thanks to the girl!

He must keep a close eye on the girl's marriage and make sure there are no mistakes.

Especially the people from the Jiang Mansion, we must not let them cause trouble!

Madam Jiang really wants to come.

"I heard that Master Xie is going to propose marriage today. There is not even a decent elder in the A-li Mansion. How can this be possible?"

She called Jiang Xiuyuan over and said, "As her elders, we should go to the Marquis' Mansion and help her with some things."

Jiang Xiuyuan said dejectedly: "The Queen has sent the White Lotus Lay Buddhist from the Cui family to act as Ah Li's elder."

Madam Jiang got anxious when she heard this: "Ah Li has a legitimate father, a grandmother, and three sisters-in-law. How can we let outsiders take care of her? Isn't this a joke?"

Jiang Feng was speechless: "Grandma! Haven't we been laughed at enough? If you go to the Marquis' Mansion to join in the fun today, you will be laughed at even more!"

Madam Jiang was furious: "It's all your black-hearted mother's fault! If she hadn't been so cruel and ruthless and harmed Fang and my granddaughter, how could Ah Li have turned against us?"

She had heard that the procession of betrothal gifts from the Xie family stretched for more than ten miles.

Lord Xie, the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was so eager to spend all his wealth to propose marriage. How could she not be jealous?

If A'li was still in the Jiang Mansion, all these betrothal gifts would belong to their Jiang family!

Jiang Xiuyuan didn't want to listen anymore, so he went back to his room and drank to drown his sorrows.

What's the use of regretting now?

He is still "reflecting" at home and has submitted several petitions requesting to be reinstated, but all were rejected by the emperor.

When the year-end evaluation comes, it is conceivable that his political achievements will certainly not be up to standard, and it is still unknown whether he can keep his official position.

That evil girl is so cruel and heartless, and has no regard for family affection, how could she help him?

Never mind, never mind, it’s all my own fault!

He only hoped that he could see Ayi again in the afterlife. He would kneel before her and beg for her forgiveness!

Compared to the deserted Jiang family, the Marquis Jing'an Mansion is extremely lively.

Aunt Lian followed behind Cui Han and watched the boxes of betrothal gifts being carried in from the gate. She could no longer hold back her tears of joy.

Miss, have you seen it in heaven?

Our precious little Li Nu is finally going to get married in a grand manner!

Cui Han sighed, "You and Marquis Jing'an have finally come to an end after all the hardships!"

She also heard about Jiang Li's experience. Her biological mother was murdered, and she was sent to a country farm as soon as she was born. After entering the palace, she was banished to the cold palace. How could she rise up in such adversity? How could she not admire her?

What is commendable is that after going through so many hardships, the little girl can still maintain an innocent heart, which makes her even more lovable and pitiful!

"If I were Lord Xie, I would also be willing to use my entire fortune to marry her."

Cui Han looked at the boxes of gold and silver ingots, jewels and jewelry piled up in the front yard, the mountains of silks and satins, cloths and clothing, and the countless farms and shops...

She couldn't help but praise: "Thank you, sir, for your sincerity!"

Aunt Lian was speechless. These two people had long been indistinguishable from each other!

Ever since Xie Changan also invested in Longmen, the private properties of both parties have long been mixed together, and it is impossible to tell whose is whose.

Anyway, they go out from this door and turn back into that door. No matter whether it is a betrothal gift or a dowry, it belongs to them all.

Jiang Li and Xiao Ying hid in the backyard, staring at a pair of live geese that Xie Changan had hunted himself.

Jiang Li was wondering whether he should make a contract with the pair of wild geese.

We have always heard that “wild geese deliver letters”, but can wild geese really deliver messages?

The little eagle shook his head repeatedly: "I heard from my mother that they go to the south for the winter every year. If I ask them to deliver the message, I'm afraid I'll have to wait for a year!"