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Chapter 203: Mother Refuses to Pay Attention to Him
"What are you worried about, Sanniang? Can't your husband help you?"
She gently gathered up the coat she had just put on, a hint of sadness lingering between her brows like a wisp of smoke, difficult to dissipate, "Siyu's situation has been really worrying recently. And today, I was tied up by Taozhi's marriage and couldn't do anything else."
"I will increase the manpower to find the whereabouts of the survivors of the Han family. As for Taozhi's wedding preparations, you can leave it to others to take care of it. You don't need to worry so much and hurt your mind."
Jiang Nianwei pretended to be indifferent, "A Zhao, I am really exhausted. Why don't you go back first and let me be alone for a while."
This is obviously an eviction order.
Even Baili Zhao was surprised by her attitude.
Perhaps, the resentment in her heart had not completely dissipated, Baili Zhao could only comfort her gently: "Sanniang, you should have a good rest, I will not disturb you any more."
"Yeah." She replied softly, without any emotion in her tone.
He originally wanted to retreat in order to advance and test her feelings, but he did not expect Jiang Nianwei to be so determined and not moved at all.
Baili Zhao could only look back every few steps, his heart full of reluctance and attachment. However, until his figure completely disappeared from his sight, Jiang Nianwei did not say a word to try to keep him.
When he returned to the palace, he suddenly felt that the surroundings were deserted, which formed a sharp contrast with the warmth and liveliness of the Jiang Mansion. He couldn't help but feel desolate in his heart.
The eunuch standing by quietly brought a stack of memorials to the table. Baili Zhao's eyes swept over these heavy documents, and a hint of impatience appeared between his brows. The contents of the memorials were all the same, all clichés of court officials begging him to recruit more concubines into the harem.
The mourning period had already lasted for three months, so the concern and anxiety of the court officials were understandable.
He had originally made up his mind to directly enthrone Jiang Nianwei as the queen, but then he changed his mind and thought that making her the queen at this moment would be tantamount to putting her at the center of public opinion and making her the target of everyone's attacks.
This position of queen, instead of being the glory that everyone dreams of, has become an extremely difficult and hot potato.
He had already rejected General Zheng before, but what was the use? There was also Lord Qian's daughter and Lord Wu's granddaughter, and they all wanted to send their daughters to the palace.
Among them, the most difficult one is the highly respected Lord Wu. He is a veteran who has experienced three dynasties and his influence cannot be underestimated.
At this moment, Zheng Changkong returned silently, knelt down beside Baili Zhao silently, with a solemn expression.
"Your Majesty, the current situation is complicated. Perhaps... perhaps, you can select two of these women and bring them into your harem to stabilize the situation."
Baili Zhao sighed softly: "Sanniang is still angry, I really don't want to make her unhappy again."
"Your Majesty, you are the ruler of a country, carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. I hope Your Majesty will put the overall situation first, regardless of some personal feelings."
Baili Zhao was shaken and wanted to stabilize the political situation.
"Sanniang will definitely understand me on politics, but I just can't get over it in my heart."
"Your Majesty's heart is concerned with the people of the world and the safety of the country!" Zheng Changkong said earnestly.
He knew very well that the love between His Majesty and Miss Jiang was as deep as the sea. They had gone through all kinds of hardships to achieve the current situation. This friendship was heavier than Mount Tai and deeper than the ocean.
"Let me think about it carefully."
What he cares about now is not these at all, but why Sanniang treats him like this.
Could it be that she has some unspeakable secret, or is she beginning to get tired of herself?
The thought of this made him even more restless.
I feel like I have really become the kind of "love-brained" person that Sanniang once described.
In order to avoid Baili Zhao, Jiang Nianwei made herself even busier.
She arranged Taozhi's marriage on her own. Even Taozhi felt that the young lady was acting strange recently. She was always absent-minded and liked to take care of everything.
"Miss, please don't work so hard. Taozhi is already very happy that you can help her get married."
Jiang Nianwei felt a slight sadness in her heart, and she responded softly, "Yes, each of you will have your own destination. Taozhi, you are about to become a wife, the eldest brother and the second brother are busy outside, and even Siyu is about to embark on a career in politics. You will each have a new world."
"Miss, you have a heavy burden on your shoulders. Look at the shops in the capital, which one is not managed by you personally? Not to mention that you have also solved many difficult problems for your brother-in-law. Although Taozhi is dull, she knows that you are very capable!" Taozhi couldn't help but reveal an admiring look.
"Miss is the most powerful person in the world, Taozhi thinks. I am proud of you!"
"You, your mouth is getting worse and worse."
Jiang Nianwei was amused by her, and the gloom in her heart instantly dissipated a lot, and a bright smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"When the young lady smiles, she is more beautiful than flowers."
"By the way, the wedding dress I asked the shop to make for you should be almost finished today. I just need to buy some wedding favors, so why not pick it up on the way?"
Taozhi knew that this was just an excuse made by the young lady.
She wanted to go out for a walk, and Taozhi was naturally happy to accompany her.
The two came to the wedding shop and prepared some wedding candies and cakes for the guests.
Jiang Nianwei likes to eat pickled plums on weekdays. When she saw them in the shop, she felt like she couldn't move.
"It makes us salivate, sir, please pack a few ounces for us as soon as possible."
Jiang Nianwei murmured to herself, "I really want to eat, but my mouth has no taste."
However, as soon as this thought came to my mind, it felt like a fire was burning in my stomach, and waves of nausea came over me one after another, becoming increasingly difficult to calm down.
She tried many kinds of prescriptions, but none of them worked. Even the spiritual spring water seemed unable to suppress the strong urge to vomit.
As you can imagine, pregnancy is a difficult thing.
This made her realize that she could no longer allow Baili Zhao to come to her from time to time, because sooner or later he would notice something unusual.
But as long as I stay in the capital, he will definitely come to find me.
It’s better to think of a way to avoid him.
This thought suddenly popped into my mind.
Suddenly, she discovered that someone was watching her and Taozhi not far away.
She was startled and realized that there were more than one pair of prying eyes around her.
She originally thought that she could return to the peaceful days in the Jiang Mansion, but it seems that she can no longer live in such peace.
Fortunately, Yuwenlong and Shuangshuang are still by her side to protect her, but they did not come with her today.
Jiang Nianwei didn't like the feeling of being controlled, so she asked the shop owner in a low voice.
"Boss, do you have a back door?"
"Naturally there is."
"These, these, and this one. We don't want them. Pack up the rest. Let us leave from the backyard and send all these things to the Jiang residence."
The shopkeeper smiled happily, "Okay, young lady."
Taozhi also noticed that Jiang Nianwei's expression was unusually solemn: "Miss, what happened?"
Jiang Nianwei shook her head, "Let's go back first."
After coming out of the backyard, they took a small path back to the Jiang Mansion.
Jiang Nianwei finally breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that it was too dangerous for her to stay in the capital for such a period of time.
The capital city is not as carefree as Yazhou.
After returning to the yard, Jiang Nianwei sent away the maids and women in the yard and looked at the roof.
"Changkong, is that you?"
Before he finished speaking, a figure silently jumped down from the roof and knelt steadily in front of Jiang Nianwei.
"After all, I can't hide it from the girl's sharp eyes."
"You came here alone, I guess you didn't come here on the emperor's orders, did you?"
"I came here voluntarily. Your Majesty is filled with worry because of your cold attitude yesterday." Zheng Changkong said frankly, every word was sincere.
"You definitely didn't come here to say these things. Tell me, what do you want to say?"
Zheng Changkong hesitated for a while before speaking: "Miss, His Majesty is an emperor, it is impossible for him to have only one woman. I believe that you should know this matter clearly."
"Although His Majesty married you, it happened without knowing your identity."
"So you, are you here to tell me that nothing counts?" Jiang Nianwei asked back.
Zheng Changkong sighed softly, his tone heavy: "His Majesty's love for you is as deep as the sea, but this deep love has become the biggest hindrance for him as an emperor. He puts you first in everything. For you, he even goes against the royal tradition and refuses to take a concubine. This deep affection is rare. I want you to persuade His Majesty that the situation in the court is no longer the same as before."
Jiang Nianwei closed her eyes. She knew that this result would come a long time ago, so why did she still crave for a little warmth?
"Changkong, I know that you have always considered him, and so have I. I have also thought of what you have thought of. Please make arrangements quickly. I want to explain this matter to His Majesty in person."
"Yes, my subordinate will do it immediately!"
Baili Zhao had no appetite and was still thinking about finding a reason to leave the palace.
As long as I can see Sanniang's face, all those worries will be nothing.
Until Zheng Changkong came to report: "Your Majesty, I have already gone to see Miss Jiang, and she said she wanted to see you."
The worry on Baili Zhao's face disappeared immediately. "Go quickly and bring the gift I prepared. I want to take this opportunity to give it to Sanniang. These memorials are really boring."
"Yes..." Zheng Changkong's tone was obviously filled with reluctance.
But he thought about it for a long time before deciding to meet Jiang Nianwei.
He hopes that His Majesty is a wise ruler, but a wise ruler often requires sacrificing something.
Although Miss Jiang is the daughter of Jiang Yan, she has been married before, and Jiang Yan's power is not as great as before, so now she only holds a sinecure.
If Jiang Nianwei becomes the queen, the Jiang family will definitely become the target of attack by all the ministers.
Baili Zhao dressed up carefully and even put on the same outfit he wore when they first met.
"Perhaps this will remind Sanniang of my past self." Before leaving, he was still very happy.
The two met in Baihua Tower.
Jiang Nianwei's eyes never left the bustling street scene outside the window, until she saw a familiar figure, Baili Zhao, carrying an exquisite box in his hand, with a warm smile on his lips, walking through the crowd.
At that moment, a gentle smile involuntarily bloomed on her cheeks, and then turned into a soft sigh, echoing in this exquisite room.
"Sanniang, Sanniang, come and look what good things I brought you." Baili Zhao's voice was filled with excitement.
"A Zhao... sit down first, we can talk while we eat."
She specifically asked the chef of Baihua Tower to prepare some of Baili Zhao's favorite dishes. She wanted to spend some time with him.
"Okay, look at this. I know the capital is too boring, so I sent this from Yazhou. Look at this coconut powder, it's amazing. And this coconut, there's that fresh coconut, you loved it so much in the past and you always thought about it."
Jiang Nianwei suddenly clenched his hand, her eyes full of tenderness, "A Zhao, I know everything about your feelings, and you are my eternal husband in my heart."
Baili Zhao was slightly shocked. After a moment of shock, he said softly, "I was wrong. I must think of other ways to convince those ministers in the court. In this life, I, Baili Zhao, only want to marry you, Jiang Nianwei."
"So, very good."
Unexpectedly, this time, Jiang Nianwei agreed without hesitation.
She still had a gentle smile on her face. "I have a wish in my heart. I want to go to Mount Wutai to pray devoutly. When I come back, will you make me the queen?"
"Mount Wutai? So far?" Baili Zhao frowned, obviously unwilling.
Seeing this, Jiang Nianwei smiled even more, "My wish for this trip is nothing more than to pray for peace and prosperity for the country, for the well-being of the people, and for Ah Zhao and I to be together forever and live happily together for a hundred years. Mount Wutai is the most effective place for this."
"I will leave as soon as Taozhi and Lianxue's wedding is over. It will be more than a month at most. Now it is spring and everything is reviving. It is the perfect time to travel."
Seeing that he was still silent, Jiang Nianwei bit her lip gently and continued to plead softly: "Once I step into the deep palace, I will be like a bird in a cage. It will be difficult for me to be free again. Ah Zhao, can't you bear to fulfill my only wish?"
Baili Zhao suddenly chuckled: "I was saying, Sanniang, you sound so serious, but you just want to go out for a walk. I understand, I agree to it."
"Thank you, A Zhao, for your understanding." She showed a bright smile on her face.
Baili Zhao hadn't seen her smile like this for a long time. "As long as you like, you can go anywhere."
After finishing the meal, Baili Zhao gave a few more instructions before preparing to return to the palace.
Before leaving, Jiang Nianwei looked at him dressed and said, "Ah Zhao, you look really good in this outfit."
"If you like it, Sanniang, I will wear it every day for you to see."
Jiang Nianwei's eyes followed his receding back, and she felt reluctant.
"Do you know what is the most effective way to make a man give up the person he loves?"
Zheng Changkong frowned and shook his head when he heard this. Several possible answers flashed through his mind: "Marry someone else and let him witness your happiness? Or find a new lover and let him know that the love is gone? Or, hurt him deeply and cruelly until he is heartbroken?"
Jiang Nianwei shook her head gently, with a bitter smile on her lips: "A Zhao won't do that. I know his persistence better than anyone else. Only when I die will he really give up."
"Miss Jiang, this is absolutely not possible." Zheng Changkong hurriedly dissuaded her.
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