Golden Branch

In fact, according to the standard palace fighting model, Concubine Jiang shouldn't say it directly.

She must have been secretly sad, but when the emperor came, she had to force herself to smile.

When questioned, they also try their best to cover up the truth.

She was the emperor's favorite concubine, whom the emperor loved and valued. Seeing her look of being wronged but trying hard to hide it, he would naturally ask and investigate secretly.

For example, who did the imperial concubine meet today? What happened?

Then the emperor would find out that Concubine Jiang had received a letter from her daughter outside the palace, in which her daughter mentioned her unlucky ex-husband who always caused her trouble.

Then, the emperor would know the news that "Wang Lin has woken up and is going to Beijing."

However, Concubine Jiang did not do so. She had always been frank, cold and noble in front of the saint.

This is very different from the other women around the emperor.

She has no tricks and no scheming. Perhaps in her heart, the emperor is not her only beloved husband, but he is the lover she trusts and relies on 100%.

Well, to use the words of later idol dramas, the saint is not everything in Concubine Jiang’s life, but in the world of love, he is the only one for her.

Many of Concubine Jiang's actions seem contradictory, but they are damn well appropriate.

Therefore, the reason why she can always occupy a certain position in Yang Chong's heart is not only because of her beauty, but also because of her wisdom.

Beauty + any special skill is a sure win.

Concubine Jiang has more than one specialty. Her skills and her understanding of men... allow her to always sit firmly on the throne of the favorite concubine.

“…This person, ah—”

Without letting the saint guess or investigate, Concubine Jiang took the initiative to tell him about her troubles.

When mentioning her ex-husband who made her feel disgusted, Concubine Jiang couldn't help but sigh silently.

Her expression was very complicated. She hated and loathed Wang Lin and wished he would die.

But amidst the endless disgust, there is also a faint sense of melancholy——

No matter what, Wang Lindu was once her husband and they had a child.

People are complex and contradictory.

Many times, there is even some "nitpicking".

For example, Emperor Yang Chong really didn't want his woman to always think about her ex.

However, if Concubine Jiang really only had resentment and hatred towards Wang Lin, and no other emotions, the saint might not be truly happy.

A husband and wife for a day are bound by a hundred days of grace.

Concubine Jiang and Wang Lin were married for seven years and had a daughter.

There is no way to completely sever the relationship between them.

If Wang Lin was still a noble and prominent family, the sage might not have thought too much about it.

Unfortunately, Wang Lin fell into poverty, became sick, and paralyzed, becoming a complete weakling.

Deep down, people admire the strong and also cherish the weak.

It seems that as long as he is pitiful enough, the mistakes he has made can be erased.

Even if you can't forgive, you shouldn't care about it anymore.

"He's already like this, and you're the emperor's favorite concubine. How can you still be so petty and aggressive?"

People are so complicated. They don’t want their lovers to be kind-hearted saints, nor do they want them to be truly heartless, cruel and cold-blooded.

How can we really clearly distinguish between gratitude and resentment between people?

It's more of a mixture of love and hate!

Concubine Jiang's performance at this moment was perfect.

Most of her feelings towards her ex-husband were resentment and hatred. When he was in his prime, she hated him for not dying.

But when he really became a paraplegic and broke, she felt the relief of "evil will be punished", but also a trace of melancholy and loss.

No matter what, she is her original husband.

He also loved her and spoiled her, and they had a wonderful time together as a couple.

Even though she blamed and hated him for the betrayal, and there was no love between them anymore but only hatred, they still had a daughter.

The reason why Concubine Jiang is now "soft-hearted" towards Wang Lin is more for the sake of her daughter.

"My dear, Jiu Niang hasn't even reached marriage age yet, and she's not even engaged yet. She's just a child, yet she has to take care of her seriously ill grandmother and father, and raise six younger siblings. She's so pitiful!"

Concubine Jiang seemed to be genuinely worried, and when she spoke, she did not address the saint as "Saint" or "Your Majesty", but instead, as before, she affectionately called him husband.

Her beautiful face, which was already cold and full of brokenness, showed heartache and worry for her daughter.

Of course, while she was worried about her daughter, she also did not forget her husband's kindness and generosity: "Luckily, I have my husband. He has given me honor and dignity."

"He also rewarded her with a princess's mansion and sent an angel to welcome her to the capital."

As Concubine Jiang spoke, she raised her head, and her beautiful eyes, which were shining with light, were covered with a layer of mist.

The fog is so hazy and the emotions are so deep that one can't help but feel pity when looking at it.

"Jiu Niang is your daughter and also my junior. I must take care of her!"

Perhaps influenced by Concubine Jiang, the sage did not call himself "I".

The two of them were like an ordinary couple, chatting about family gossip.

"I know that you love me, pamper me, and have a noble and kind heart. That's why..."

Concubine Jiang lowered her head, and her coldness temporarily faded away, leaving only the fragility of a little bird.

The petite body, as soft as if it had no bones, was completely shrunken in the saint's broad chest.

She is like a fragile and delicate doll, so pitiful, yet extremely trusting and dependent on the man around her.

The sage stretched out his arms and embraced the person in his arms. He said, "Well, if he wants to go to the capital, then he can go."

"After arriving in Beijing, you don't have to live in the Princess's Mansion. I remember that when Wang Lin was convicted, his property was confiscated."

Having said this, the saint paused slightly.

To some extent, Wang Lin's downfall was also a victim of his confrontation with the old sage, the King of Chu, and others.

At most, Wang Lin is not innocent, he really did something stupid and broke the law.

Of course, breaking the law is not the most important thing. The most fatal thing is being too stupid.

If Wang Lin was not so easy to scheme against and was simply committing corruption, the saint would not be so disgusted.

After all, in the court, there is no absolute good or bad, loyalty or treachery.

As long as one has sufficient ability, slight flaws in character and ethics can be tolerated.

I'm afraid of it, it's stupid and bad.

Wang Lin is such a top-notch person.

Otherwise, there would be no need for Concubine Jiang to perform such a show. Just because Wang Lin was an old member of the Prince of Qi's Mansion and had worked hard as a "cannon fodder", the saint would not really ignore Wang Lin after he ascended the throne.

Even if he cannot be reinstated, he will be given the opportunity to re-enter the government.

Well, Wang Lin’s coma is also a reason.

However, if Wang Lin was not so stupid, the sage would not be wary of or suppress him just because he was the ex-husband of his favorite concubine.

Even if he is not reused, he will still help him get justice, punish the murderer, and return his property so that he can live out his life in peace in his hometown in Hedong!

But...

However, at this moment, Concubine Jiang took the initiative to bring it up, and what she showed was that she was not worried about her dead ex-husband, but was worried about her daughter.

Wang Lin was too poor and shabby, and the one who suffered, endured hardships, and was ridiculed was always Wang Heng.

The saint is such a smart person, how could he not hear the "worry" of his beloved concubine?

He gently stroked Concubine Jiang's fair and slender shoulders, pondered for a moment, and said, "How about this, the house in Chongrenfang will be returned to the Wang family."

Since the Wang family had a house in the capital, Wang Heng no longer needed to bring Wang Lin and others to the princess's residence.

"...Thank you, my dear!"

When Concubine Jiang heard the saint's arrangements, she knew that her goal for the day had been achieved.

Now that Wang Lin has been given a house, he can no longer rely on Ajiu.

Ajiu wouldn't be so much of a burden.

Imperial Concubine Jiang was still thinking to herself when the Saint's hand, which was groping for her shoulder, suddenly stopped.

He lowered his head and asked abruptly, "Ajiang, who is better, me or Wang Lin?"

Imperial Concubine Jiang barely hesitated. She gently raised her head, her beautiful eyes still moist with moisture, looking directly into the Saint's eyes:

"My dear, how can you humiliate yourself like this?"

Wang Lin and you cannot be compared at all.

Putting him together with you is the greatest insult to you.

"...Once upon a time, I thought I was the most pitiful person in the world, and that Heaven always seemed to be bullying and torturing me."

"I deeply detest Wang Lin, a selfish, heartless, and profit-seeking villain. I hate him so much that he's not dead!"

"However, it wasn't until I met you that I realized how kindly God had treated me."

"All the humiliation and suffering I endured in the first half of my life was for the sake of meeting and staying with you."

"Sometimes I even think that Wang Lin isn't completely useless. At least he gave me the opportunity to serve you."

Imperial Concubine Jiang seemed a little excited, and her words were a little confused when she spoke.

Sometimes she calls herself "I", and sometimes she calls herself "concubine".

The more she acted like this, the more sincere her feelings seemed.

Only when people's emotions fluctuate violently will they speak incoherently and reveal their true feelings!

"My dear, please don't say such things again. You can't humiliate yourself like this!"

Concubine Jiang would not say that the current partner was making things difficult for her by mentioning the ex-partner, but would instead consider it an insult to the current partner.

And she would not allow her beloved and respected husband to be so self-deprecating!

The Saint looked at Concubine Jiang steadily. Suddenly, he smiled and said softly, "Okay! I won't say such things again."

Ajahn was hers now, body and soul.

How can he compare himself with a villain who sells his wife for fame?

Wang Lin is a real villain, and he is a great man.

"Well! I won't mention that person again. It's not disgusting!"

Concubine Jiang had a look of disgust on her face, and when she said the word "disgusting", she couldn't help but vomit.

Seeing this, the saint hurriedly said with concern: "Okay! Okay! Don't mention it! Jiaojiao, don't disgust yourself!"

The sage thought that Concubine Jiang's retching was caused by psychological reasons, but he soon discovered that his beloved concubine seemed to have a physiological reaction.

He retched repeatedly and actually vomited.

The sage ignored the filth and shouted, "Come, call the imperial physician!"

Half an hour later, the saint looked at his beloved concubine with a look of joy in a daze: Jiaojiao is pregnant!

Concubine Jiang has been with him for nearly ten years and has never been pregnant.

Originally, the Saint thought that Concubine Jiang might be in poor health, which was why...

His Jiaojiao looks young and beautiful, but she is actually in her thirties.

In Dayu, she was old enough to be a grandmother, but unexpectedly, she gave birth to a pearl?!

However, Concubine Jiang seemed not to notice the saint's surprise and joy. She was still immersed in the joy of becoming a mother.

Perhaps she was too happy, Concubine Jiang murmured, "Ajiu has been crowned a princess and will soon go to the capital, and I'm pregnant again."

“…God ​​has indeed been kind to me!”

Her fortune is indeed deep and long-lasting.

My daughter is about to go to Beijing, and she is pregnant with royal blood.

Whether they are princesses or princes, they are all the flesh and blood of saints.

Whether it is her or her daughter, they have a real blood bond with the royal family and can rely on it in the future.

Double happiness!

Oh no, it’s actually Sanxi——

With the conversation just now, the biggest knot between her and her second husband was completely untied.

Although the saint was not her first man, he was the man she loved and respected the most.

She successfully made the saint understand her "intentions"!

There will no longer be any barrier between her and the saint.

When the saint heard Concubine Jiang's whisper, he couldn't help but think more.

Actually, the fetus in Concubine Jiang's belly should be his first child after he ascended the throne.

Although he is not the eldest son, he still has a certain meaning.

The saint really liked Concubine Jiang, and it has always been his regret that he could not have a child with his beloved woman.

Now that his long-cherished wish has been fulfilled, the saint understands Jiaojiao's feelings for him even more, and he feels like he has had a double blessing.

Whatever!

Just think of it as Jiaojiao and the child in her belly. After Wang Lin arrives in Beijing, give him an idle official position.

After all, he is Jiaojiao's ex-husband, and now he is also her sworn brother. If he becomes too destitute, Jiaojiao will be secretly ridiculed by others.

……

With the imperial edict, Wang Heng became the legitimate Princess of Langya.

In addition to the title, fiefdom, and princess's mansion, the saint also rewarded gold, silver, brocade, antiques, and treasures.

In addition, there are four eunuchs, eight palace maids, and 200 personal guards for the princess allocated from the inner court.

Yes, Wang Heng is the only one with a quota.

This is not because the saint treats them differently, but because he knows that Wang Heng is not short of people. She has her own troops and private soldiers.

Last year, Ahu, the leader of Wang Heng's troops, even staged a drama of "going to Beijing to file a complaint".

After hearing this, the saint became quite interested and secretly summoned Ahu and others.

From this, the saint knew that his cheap stepdaughter was not just a little girl who loved to eat and play, but also a talented person who could take on the important task of "head of the family".

Wang Heng has no shortage of guards, what she lacks is a legitimate status.

The sage adapted the situation to the individual and only gave them quotas, turning Wang Heng's private soldiers into official soldiers recognized by the court.

Wang Mian silently complained: Tsk, the ancient times also attached great importance to "organization".

The private soldiers were transformed into the princess's personal guards, and the aura of those soldiers became different.

"Amian, your title of a county lord has been granted! You have also been granted a house in the capital, but it's not in Chongrenfang, but in Pingkangfang."

"...I've decided to go to Beijing next spring. What about you? Do you want to come with me?"

Wang Heng discussed this with Wang Mian in private.

"want!"

Wang Mian nodded firmly.

She is Jiu Niang's eldest daughter, so wherever Jiu Niang goes, she has to go too!

Furthermore, the Xiao family is also in the capital.

As for Xiao Wuji, the canal assignment has been handed over to Lu Jue. The prince has arranged a job in the Ministry of War for Xiao Wuji, and he will be going to Beijing soon.

There are also several cousins ​​in the family who are eager to go to Beijing to seek a future.

Wang Mian had no reason to stay in Hedong. The capital city was the bigger world that belonged to her...