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

Jiang Wantang curled her lips, the smile at the corner of her lips sarcastically saying, "Whether they can bear it or not is none of my business."

Butler Xu suddenly looked up, his face panicking as he stared at the imposing, beautiful, and noble woman before him. He suddenly realized that she was no longer the unwelcome Second Miss Jiang in the Prime Minister's Mansion...

"Your Majesty, you..." Butler Xu's voice trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief, "How could you be so cruel as to watch them die without saving them? They are all your blood relatives!"

"Oh, I'm cruel?" Jiang Wantang sneered, her words suddenly cold and stern: "Of all the things they've done to me over the years, which one wasn't cruel?"

"They sent me to the countryside alone on a snowy day. Did they ever consider whether I could bear it?"

Butler Xu opened his mouth, but was silenced.

He knew very well that this was because they were not human beings in the first place, so he could only bring up the blood relationship again.

"Empress, even so, the Master and the Madam are still your biological parents. Even if you resent them, you should spare their lives for the sake of the eldest son, right?"

Butler Xu knelt on the ground, kowtowed repeatedly, and spoke with tears in his eyes.

"Besides, the eldest son will be getting married soon, and the mansion cannot be without two halls!"

Hearing him mention Jiang Huaizhou, Jiang Wantang's cold expression became more moved.

Seeing this, Housekeeper Xu hurriedly said, "My Lady, the eldest son has treated you well over the years. Now that he has a promising career and wants to get married, he can't leave his parents behind..."

"Would you please, for his sake, plead with the Emperor to spare them?"

"My lady..."

"Enough!" Jiang Wantang interrupted angrily, "If it weren't for my brother, based on what they've done, do you think they'd still be alive today?"

"Over the years, I have done my utmost to refrain from revenge. Do you want me to plead for them?"

"Don't even think about it!"

"What's more, your majesty's move is very much in line with my heart."

Butler Xu was stunned and collapsed to the ground, his face full of despair.

He finally understood that the second young lady had long hated the Jiang family and everyone in their Jiang Mansion.

"Someone, show him away." Jiang Wantang said coldly.

Immediately, a palace maid came forward, helped Butler Xu up, and dragged him out of the hall.

"Your Majesty, do you really not care about family affection at all?" Butler Xu asked unwillingly when he was dragged to the door.

Jiang Wantang didn't answer, but just quietly watched the yellow leaves falling outside the window.

After a long moment, she murmured softly, "Oh, family love?"

As early as the previous life, that little bit of ridiculous family affection had been completely worn out.

She didn't owe any of them anything.

However, Jiang Wantang didn't expect that Ji Wuyuan would get so angry just because she had a stomachache last night.

On the other side, in the imperial study.

Ji Wuyuan, who was reviewing memorials, stopped what he was doing when he heard Wang Fuhai report that the housekeeper of the Jiang residence had entered the palace to plead for Jiang Wantang.

He frowned, and a coldness and unknown undercurrent appeared in his deep eyes, but soon disappeared.

Ji Wuyuan put down the imperial brush in his hand and said calmly, "What did she say?"

"Your Majesty said..." Wang Fuhai cleared his throat and imitated Jiang Wantang's tone, saying, "Your Majesty's move is very much to my liking."

After hearing this, Ji Wuyuan couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, and a smile appeared on his face: "Did she really say that?"

"It is absolutely true, Your Majesty." Wang Fuhai said.

Ji Wuyuan's smile deepened as he ordered, "Go and tell them that I will be dining with the Imperial Concubine at Changle Palace at noon."

"Yes, Your Majesty." Wang Fuhai accepted the order and bowed as he retreated.

In the afternoon, Lu Jinan, Yun Shang and others who were heading south arrived in Beijing.

I returned to Beijing two days earlier than expected.

As soon as they arrived in Beijing, Lu Jinan led everyone back to the palace to report.

Inside the Xuanzheng Hall, there was solemnity and dignification, with the scent of agarwood lingering in the air.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects to you. Long live Your Majesty!" The crowd, led by Lu Jinan, knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

"Stand up." Ji Wuyuan sat upright on the dragon throne, overlooking the people below the steps, his voice low and majestic.

Lu Jinan stood up, holding a secret memorial in both hands. He stepped forward respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, we have been ordered to deal with the aftermath of the flood in Jiangnan. After several months, we have thoroughly investigated the administration and people's sentiments in Jiangnan. I have come to report to Your Majesty."

Ji Wuyuan nodded slightly, and Wang Fuhai, who was sitting in front of the imperial desk, immediately stepped forward, took the secret memorial and handed it to him.

Ji Wuyuan unfolded the secret letter and quickly scanned it. Lu Jinan had already stated the specific situation in the secret letter.

Lu Jinan handled the Jiangnan matter very well, and his style of doing things was somewhat influenced by Xie Zhiyan.

Ji Wuyuan nodded, his eyes fell on Lu Jinan, and his tone was quite appreciative: "Well done."

Although his voice was not loud, it echoed clearly in the empty hall.

Lu Jinan stood straight with a respectful look.

"Lu Jinan..." Ji Wuyuan's voice rang out again, "You handled the Jiangnan construction project this time, uncovered many corrupt officials, and helped clean up the bureaucracy in the court. You have made an invaluable contribution."

"In addition to granting you the position of Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, I can also promise you one other thing today. Do you have any wishes or requests?"

After saying that, Ji Wuyuan leaned back in his chair, but his eyes were looking at Yun Shang who was standing beside him.

The implication is very obvious.

Lu Jinan's eyes suddenly lit up and he looked towards Yun Shang.

The latter lowered his head, staring at the ground, to avoid suspicion.

It is obvious that the man has feelings, but the woman has no intention.

Lu Jinan's eyes dimmed a little, and then he knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is wise. This is my responsibility and I dare not take credit for it."

Ji Wuyuan waved his hand and said nothing more.

At this moment, Yun Shang also spoke at the right time: "Your Majesty, after entering the palace, I haven't had time to go to Changle Palace to pay my respects to the Imperial Concubine. I wonder if Your Majesty would allow me to go back first to report?"

"Go ahead." Ji Wuyuan nodded slightly, his tone softening a bit: "She has been thinking about you these days."

Yun Shang took the order and retreated quickly.

Inside Changle Palace.

Jiang Wantang leaned lazily on the beauty couch, so bored that she started playing chess alone.

Just as she was moving the chess pieces idly, she suddenly heard a familiar voice calling...

"Sister...sister..."

"elder sister......"

"..."

Jiang Wantang suddenly raised his eyes and looked towards the palace entrance, and the warm jade chess piece in his hand fell onto the chessboard.

The next moment, I saw a familiar and beautiful figure trotting in.

Isn’t this the Yun Shang she has been thinking about!