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

The emperor didn't even look up as he continued reviewing the memorials. His tone was indifferent: "You wanted to go on the Southern Expedition simply to spite Lu Qingheng. You were upset that Lu Qingheng was reinstated, so you also wanted to go on the Southern Expedition to make a contribution."

"I thought you were a sensible person, but I'm truly disappointed. Doesn't Lu Qingheng's contributions to the court and the people outweigh the sin of harming you that time?"

"What's more, I have already given you the imperial decree of divorce you requested. You divorced Qin Beihuang and have nothing to do with their family. Why are you so upset about Lu Qingheng's reinstatement?"

The emperor's tone was full of disappointment.

It seemed as if Jiang Ningwan was deliberately making things difficult for her.

Jiang Ningwan's heart tightened. Why would the emperor think this? Did someone say something to the emperor?

"Your Majesty, my maternal grandfather and mother have both been to the battlefield. I want to join the Southern Expedition not because I'm angry with Lu Qingheng, but because I want to serve my country and also make my own way."

Unexpectedly, after saying this, the emperor became even angrier and slammed the table in anger.

"It's child's play! What can you do by going to the Southern Expedition?"

"Of course, we go into battle and kill the enemy."

"What a joke! How can a woman like you fight in battle?"

"If Lu Qingheng can do it, why can't I? I don't think my martial arts skills are inferior to Lu Qingheng's."

She did not ask for any official position or power, she just wanted the qualification to join the army in the southern expedition. Without the emperor's permission, her father would definitely capture her.

After some back and forth discussion with the emperor, he still failed to convince him to agree to this matter.

The emperor slammed the table angrily, "That's enough, I don't want to hear any more! In the end, it's all because of Lu Qingheng. I don't want to get involved in the grudge between you two anymore. Go back."

Jiang Ningwan wanted to say something more, but Eunuch Hai came over and said, "Miss Jiang, please go back."

Jiang Ningwan had no choice but to swallow her words, bowed and left the imperial study.

After leaving the imperial study, Jiang Ningwan couldn't help but ask Eunuch Hai, "Eunuch Hai, do you know why the emperor doesn't agree to let me go to the battlefield?"

Eunuch Hai led her to a deserted corner and whispered, "General Lu Qingheng and General Qin said something to the Emperor, and the Emperor rejected Minister Jiang's list."

"I'm afraid you'll have to ask the Queen Mother for help on this matter."

Jiang Ningwan frowned, "I understand. Thank you, Eunuch Hai."

But after leaving, she did not ask the empress dowager for help. She had to let the emperor see her ability, and only then would the empress dowager speak for her be effective.

Otherwise, she would just be using the Queen Mother to put pressure on the Emperor, and the Emperor would become even more prejudiced against her.

I had just walked a short distance when I ran into Lu Qingheng.

Lu Qingheng, who was reinstated, was in high spirits. He enjoyed being called "General Lu" by the palace servants when they saluted him. When he saw Jiang Ningwan, he even smiled a victorious smile.

"Miss Jiang, why did you come to the palace to see the emperor? Is there anything you need my help with? I think I have a say in the emperor's affairs."

Looking at Lu Qingheng like this, she should know what happened.

Jiang Ningwan wasn't angry. Instead, she smiled. "I didn't know that my expedition to the South would pose such a threat to you."

At that moment, Lu Qingheng's face froze and he smiled coldly, "Threat? Miss Jiang, you overestimate yourself."

"Then why did you stop me from going south?"

Lu Qingheng didn't play dumb, and said with a serious smile, "I'm doing this for your own good."

"I can't compare to Miss Jiang's good fortune. It would be much better for me to get married and raise children. Why would I need to take risks on the battlefield?"

Jiang Ningwan raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Being a good wife and mother is such a good thing, why did you drug your own child to get rid of it? Is it because Qin Beihuang is not worthy? Don't you want to be a good wife and mother for him?"

Lu Qingheng's expression suddenly changed.

Qin Beihuang, who had just walked over from behind, also heard this and his face turned ugly.

"Jiang Ningwan, you and I have nothing to do with each other, why are you still pestering Qingheng?"

Jiang Ningwan just thought it was ridiculous. "I don't need to point out what you two did behind my back, do I? You two really are a perfect match."

After saying that, Jiang Ningwan walked away. She didn't want to say any more to Qin Beihuang, so as to avoid the misunderstanding that she still had feelings for him.

Qin Beihuang couldn't help but follow Jiang Ningwan's figure with his eyes, feeling confused. Was she still pestering Qingheng for revenge, or to get closer to him?

Seeing Qin Beihuang staring at Jiang Ningwan, Lu Qingheng clenched her fists. It seemed that her worries were not wrong. If Jiang Ningwan participated in the Southern Expedition, with her skills, she would definitely make contributions and threaten her position.

Even Qin Beihuang would be snatched away by her.

Jiang Ningwan must not be allowed to participate in the Southern Expedition!

……

On the way out of the palace, Jiang Ningwan recalled all the clues and information about the Southern Expedition in her previous life. What she knew could reduce a lot of losses and even achieve victory faster.

She has to go.

Jiang Ningwan's heart sank when she saw people from the Duke's Mansion as soon as she left the palace.

I was worried that my father would find out that I was going to participate in the Southern Expedition.

But unexpectedly, he met several men dressed as businessmen in the Duke's Mansion.

She was discussing something with her father in the main hall.

"This price is already the highest we can offer. Please consider it carefully, Duke."

Jiang Bingde nodded, "Okay, I'll come find you guys after I've considered it. Let's stop here today."

Then several businessmen left immediately.

Jiang Ningwan frowned, feeling uneasy. "What price are they talking about? Could it be the Ling family's ancestral home?"

Jiang Bingde looked angry. "You can't blame me for this. Did you do what I told you to do?"

"The King of Chu came to the mansion today and said that the person he wanted to marry was Xiru!"

"Do you really care about the substitutionary marriage?"

Jiang Ningwan's heart sank and she couldn't help but clench her palms.

Didn't he say that a dying person could marry anyone? When he heard that the person he might marry was her, he still despised her and would rather marry Jiang Xiru than her.

She didn't care whether others disliked her or not.

But what about the Ling family’s ancestral home!

"Are you really going to do such a drastic thing for Jiang Xiru?" Jiang Ningwan said in a sharp tone, his eyes red.

Jiang Bingde clenched his fists. "Will you lose a bit of meat if you marry her? It won't do you any harm, so why don't you help your sister?"

Jiang Ningwan was filled with rage, "The King of Chu likes Jiang Xiru and wants to marry her. What can I do?"

Why force her like this!

The two of them were arguing, and the sound was like a quarrel. Qi appeared at the right time and grabbed Jiang Ningwan's arm. "Wan'er, don't worry. As long as you have the heart, this can be accomplished."

"I have an idea for you. The Emperor is going on a spring hunt in three days, and the King of Chu should be going too. You two will stay in the mountains for a few days, which is a good opportunity to cultivate your relationship."

As she spoke, Qi quietly slipped a box of perfume into her hand and said, "When you are alone with the King of Chu, apply some of this perfume. I guarantee that the King of Chu will love you madly."

Jiang Ningwan picked up the box of ointment and took a look at it, her head buzzing.

"Youmengxiang, the incense used by prostitutes, you want me to seduce His Royal Highness the King of Chu?"