Back to the day I married my second wife, I turned around and married my ex-husband's uncle

night.

Prince Chu's Mansion.

This was the first time everyone got together since returning to Kyoto, and everyone came.

Except for Xie Lianyi who was pregnant.

Everyone sat together and drank from their glasses.

Qin Wenli smiled and said, "Congratulations, Brother Jiang, on your promotion."

Jiang Zhouye smiled and said, "This is all thanks to Ning Wan."

Qin Wenli nodded in appreciation, "My cousin, this is a brilliant plan. The court has been arguing endlessly over the position of commander of the Imperial Guards. I never thought it would fall to Li Ji."

"Let Brother Jiang be promoted to commander naturally."

Jiang Ningwan took a bite of her food and said, "Li Ji is also responsible. When my cousin told him about the dangers of Qianqiuzui, he immediately tried to find a way to ban alcohol. He even paid out of his own pocket to have everyone report on anyone who secretly drank Qianqiuzui."

"If caught, they will be severely punished. That's why fewer people in the Dragon Guards are addicted to alcohol. Compared to the Imperial Guards, the Emperor naturally has greater confidence in Li Ji's abilities."

"Transferring Li Ji is also a logical thing to do."

Of course, she also had her own selfish motives for doing this.

First, Zhou Lin had just been suspended from his post with great difficulty, so naturally he wanted to take the opportunity to snatch the position of the commander of the imperial guards.

Although Li Ji is not one of them, he is an upright and reliable person and will not defect to the Zhou family.

The second is to promote Jiang Zhouye.

The plan went better than she expected.

Qin Wenli jokingly said, "With this promotion, I'm afraid there will be more people coming to propose marriage, right?"

"Have you ever thought about starting a family?"

When Jiang Zhouye mentioned this, he almost choked and subconsciously glanced to the side.

Noticing who he was looking at, Jiang Ningwan's cheerful smile froze.

She put down her chopsticks, looked at Jiang Zhouye in disbelief, and then looked at Pei Xunzhi who looked uncomfortable.

"you!"

"you!"

"Won't……"

Everyone at the table was stunned and looked at the two of them in shock.

Jiang Zhouye quickly explained: "Ningwan, it's not what you think."

"You haven't been in Kyoto recently, so I haven't had the chance to tell you about this. Today is a good day, so I'll tell you about it."

"Cough cough."

Jiang Zhouye coughed twice, looked at Pei Xunzhi again, and said, "Miss Pei and I are already engaged."

"It's the parents' orders and the matchmaker's words."

Jiang Ningwan was extremely shocked. What happened during the time she was away from Kyoto?

Although the two of them were indeed a good match, this incident caught her off guard.

After a moment of silence, everyone immediately raised their glasses to congratulate.

After the dinner, Pei Xunzhi stayed behind on purpose.

The two of them were lying on the couch, reading and chatting. Pei Xunzhi said, "My marriage to Jiang Zhouye is actually not what you think."

"He doesn't want to get married, but he's at an age where I'm ready, and matchmakers come to our house every day to propose marriage."

"I've never married, and my dad is always being gossiped about. When I'm upset, I go to Jiang Zhouye for a drink, but I didn't expect he has the same problem."

"So we hit it off right away, and we got married to silence the gossip, but I won't interfere with what he wants to do, and he won't interfere with what I want to do."

After listening to it, Jiang Ningwan finally understood the reason.

"I see. That's a good idea. Instead of finding someone I don't know, which is like taking a gamble, it's better to find someone I know well and trust."

However, she felt that if the two had no affection for each other at all, it would be difficult to get married so quickly.

This shows that they recognize each other.

I just have feelings for you without realizing it.

"If Jiang Zhouye bullies you in the future, I will stand up for you!"

Pei Xunzhi smiled and leaned his head on her arm, "I think so too."

"From now on, Sister Wan and I will be a real family."

Jiang Ningwan suddenly thought of something and was slightly startled. "Oh, that's not right. If you marry Jiang Zhouye, you will become my cousin's wife. So should I call you cousin's wife or sister?"

Pei Xunzhi muttered, "What's the big deal? Let's discuss our own issues."

"Qin Huaizhao should have called you the Imperial Aunt. Are you calling him nephew or cousin-in-law?"

Jiang Ningwan couldn't help but chuckle, "That's true. I don't mind it."

The two chatted until late at night before going to bed together.

In the next few days, Jiang Ningwan locked up the alcoholics to help them quit drinking, and also used the poisonous weeds that Li Yang had discovered to help them quit.

The process is painful.

Howling could be heard every day from the yard where these people were imprisoned.

At the same time, Jiang Ningwan also discussed with the Imperial Hospital to find an antidote for Zixiaocao.

Zhang Yunsong said: "This purple cloud grass Daning is very rare and it is a very cold thing. If you want to find an antidote, I'm afraid you have to get the purple cloud grass first."

Jiang Ningwan nodded, "I'll figure out a way."

To find the Purple Sky Grass, we can only rely on the power of Qianqiu Trading Company.

At the same time, she also sent this news letter to Uncle Luo, asking them to be wary of Ru Mengzui and Qian Qiuzui in Dahan.

I also asked Uncle Luo to help me find the purple sky grass.

This thing is so harmful that the Qian Kingdom, which has just experienced civil strife and is still recuperating, must be more vigilant, so it is also willing to help Jiang Ningwan find an antidote.

After two months of hard work and effort, Qianqiuzui in Kyoto City has been completely eliminated, and most of those who were not seriously addicted to alcohol have gradually quit.

Only a few are still closed.

At this time, good news came from the palace. Xie Lianyi gave birth safely to a little grandson.

Jiang Ningwan heard the news and hurried into the palace to visit.

The emperor also came. When he learned that it was the emperor's grandson, he was extremely happy and rewarded Xie Lianyi handsomely.

And he gave the little grandson the name Yuan Jing.

A palace banquet was held to celebrate.

After the palace banquet, the emperor drank two too many cups and called Qin Wenli to his bedroom.

The emperor sat cross-legged at the low table, sipping his tea leisurely. "Please sit down and make yourself comfortable. Today we are only father and son, not monarch and ministers."

Qin Wenli stepped forward and sat down.

The father and son had a long talk.

The emperor looked a little tired. "I'm getting old after all. I feel like my health isn't as good as it used to be."

"Your Majesty is in his prime. I think he's been exhausted from the recent busy schedule. Let the imperial physician take good care of him."

The emperor smiled and said, "Wen Li, now that you have a child, it's only natural that you should help me share the worries of state affairs."

"I intend to make you the crown prince."

Qin Wenli's heart tightened when these words came out. He panicked for a moment and quickly stood up, "Father..."

Seeing him hurriedly stand up and kneel, the emperor raised his hand dissatisfiedly, "Sit down!"

Qin Wenli had no choice but to sit down.

The emperor frowned, "Why, you don't want to?"

Qin Wenli quickly spoke up: "I am willing to share your father's worries, but...my elder brother..."

If Qin Wenli hadn't mentioned it, the emperor would have really forgotten about Qin Chengqian.

"Let's not talk about him. He hasn't made much progress in recent years. I'm not too confident in him."

"But I have something to tell you. The Jiang and Ling families are now at the peak of their power in the court."

"I trust Jiang Ningwan because she is a woman. Although she has ability and financial resources, she will not threaten you. Instead, she will become your help."

"But... the King of Chu is different."

Hearing this, Qin Wenli was secretly shocked and clenched his palms nervously.

"My health is not as good as before, but the King of Chu is still young. I am really worried that if the King of Chu has the intention of rebellion when I am gone in the future, you may not be able to deal with it."

"Before appointing a crown prince, all troubles must be resolved!"

Qin Wenli immediately understood something.

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