The queen is crazy and spoiled, and the tyrant bows to her

When Lu Jinan heard the words "trampled upon by anyone", his pupils trembled noticeably.

"She is the target of public criticism. Anyone, even the most despicable and vile, can humiliate and curse her at will."

"That kind of day is no different from falling into hell."

"But she just kept struggling in the mire day after day."

At this point, Jiang Wantang's eyes were red. She said, "Lu Jinan, do you know that while you were on the list of successful candidates, enjoying the glory and glory, and were being paraded through the streets with high spirits, while you were being showered with cheers, flowers, and applause, she was probably somewhere in a deserted corner, being bullied and spending her short life in loneliness and misery..."

She leaned over and grabbed Lu Jinan's collar tightly, saying excitedly: "Lu Jinan, tell me, what can you do to make amends for what she has been through?"

"Why should she forgive you and accept you?"

The questioning tone was clear to the ears.

Lu Jinan's body shook for a moment, his face turned pale, his handsome and fair face was now a shade of dejected blue, and his face showed unspeakable pain.

Is Lu Jinan pitiful?

In a sense, he is also a pitiful person.

But Jiang Wantang didn't feel a trace of pity in his heart.

If she had not witnessed his glory and her fall, she might have felt a little sympathy for him.

The hand that was pinching Lu Jinan's collar tightened unconsciously, and her face also showed a similar expression of tangled grief.

After a long time, she let go of her hand.

Lu Jinan knelt dejectedly on the ground, and even his gorgeous clothes could not hide his essential powerlessness.

He had to admit that what Jiang Wantang said was what he least dared to imagine.

But what she said seemed so real, as if everything had happened before, and there was no room for doubt.

Lu Jinan's heart felt like it was being filed back and forth by a sharp file, sharp and deep, causing every nerve in his body to ache.

Yes, what can he use to make up for it and repay it?

She had endured that dark hell of a life alone, and all those years he spent searching for her seemed like a joke.

I feel hopeless and helpless.

That's what it must have felt like.

There were bloodshot veins in Lu Jinan's red eyes.

The heavy and suffocating silence between the two of them was like a dark cloud pressing down on their heads.

Jiang Wantang saw Lu Jinan's red eyes and knew that her bet was right...

She is now a noble concubine, but serving the emperor is like serving a tiger, and it is unpredictable what the future will be like.

Therefore, she had to plan a retreat for Yun Shang in advance.

Obviously, Lu Jinan is a good way out.

He is upright, brave, resourceful, talented, and has feelings for Yun Shang.

By then, even if she could not protect herself, Yunshang and Xiuzhu would have a shelter and a place to go.

After a long while, Lu Jinan finally calmed down and said in a hoarse voice: "It's all my fault. I owe her..."

"I will do everything I have to repay you. If this lifetime isn't enough, then I'll do it in the next life, and the next life..."

Looking at his pale face and listening to his sincere and firm words, Jiang Wantang's eyes flashed with a complicated look.

Lu Jinan is completely devoted to Yun Shang.

This was exactly what she wanted, and it was even far beyond her expectations.

But Jiang Wantang no longer believed in men's love.

The seasons are unpredictable and people’s hearts are changeable.

Instead of constantly worrying that the relationship will deteriorate and not last long.

It would be better to add deep sense of indebtedness and guilt to this love.

Although all this may seem a bit cruel to Lu Jinan, it is also an indisputable fact.

Jiang Wantang collected his thoughts and said calmly, "Lu Jinan, remember what you said today."

After that, he turned around and left.

Lu Jinan knelt on the ground and kowtowed to her, his tone becoming more serious: "I sincerely thank the Imperial Concubine. It's not entirely for what happened today, but I want to thank you for redeeming Yun Shang that day..."

Jiang Wantang turned around and looked at him in a daze.

The latter saw what she was thinking and said frankly, "At first, I was just guessing, but I just confirmed it."

"You saved Yun Shang, so I owe you a favor. If the Queen needs me in the future... I will go through fire and water for you without hesitation."

Under the candlelight, Lu Jinan's eyes were full of seriousness, without a trace of falsehood.

Jiang Wantang said with mixed feelings, "Then Mr. Lu, let me see your value."

After she finished speaking, she walked out.

Jiang Wantang was still a little dazed when she walked out the door, and only came to her senses when Xie Zhiyan walked in front of her.

She looked at Xie Zhiyan deeply, and her mood became even more complicated.

Even Lu Jinan, who had just met her, could guess that it was she who redeemed Yun Shang, so what about Xie Zhiyan?

Did he already know all this?

Xie Zhiyan chuckled at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

Jiang Wantang collected his thoughts and said, "Nothing."

As he said this, he returned the gem-encrusted dagger to Xie Zhiyan and said calmly, "I didn't use it, so I'm returning it to you."

Xie Zhiyan confiscated it. He smiled and said nonchalantly, "How can I take back something I gave away?"

Jiang Wantang frowned: "Thank you, sir, no reward without merit."

Xie Zhiyan seemed to have expected this to happen, and looked at her calmly: "How could it be in vain?"

"Didn't you just help me pacify that stubborn and reckless subordinate of mine?"

"Besides, I'm the Grand Court Judge. I can't take back what I've given away. If Miss Jiang doesn't like it, you can deal with it yourself."

Jiang Wantang looked at his frank and sincere expression, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.

But Xie Zhiyan had already avoided this topic and talked to her about other things.

He said: "The Qi family has started to make moves again recently..."

Jiang Wantang was instantly attracted by his words and looked at him intently, obviously waiting for his next words.

Xie Zhiyan smiled and said calmly and confidently, "Old Madam Qi passed away. The eldest son Qi Sheng and the second son Qi Ming were sent by the Qi family to personally escort Old Madam Qi's coffin back to her hometown in Yunyang for burial..."

"The funeral procession left the city yesterday."

Jiang Wantang frowned. The Qi family had previously been stripped of all their connections and influence in the capital by Ji Wuyuan, and they were trapped in the capital. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they were barely surviving.

Now, he suddenly left the city.

Besides, Qi Sheng and Qi Ming are obviously the most promising among the direct descendants of the Qi family.

From this, it's not hard to guess that the Qi family is trying to use this opportunity to transfer them out. Perhaps they have a way out, or perhaps they have already colluded with others and are now preparing to form an alliance with the people behind the scenes...

In short, it won't be a good thing.

It seems that the Qi family can no longer sit still.

Jiang Wantang narrowed her eyes slightly, her peach blossom eyes were light and pale, and asked, "Does Your Majesty know?"