The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

At this moment, Madam Sun, who had been silent until now, said, “Mother, don’t worry. I’ve heard that Prince Zhan has tens of thousands of soldiers under his command. It’s a piece of cake to arrange an official position for Xing’er. You can rest assured!”

"Sister-in-law, don't say that. It will set a bad example for Xing'er!" Madam Li Huan said sternly.

Turning to Jingxue, he said, "Your Highness, please don't overthink it. Your uncle and I genuinely want Xing'er to gain experience in the military. Let him start as a common soldier."

All eyes turned to Jingxue, who smiled and said, "I can only discuss this matter with the Prince. Whether he will agree is still unknown. If he does not agree, he must have his reasons. I hope everyone will understand."

"Then I'll have to trouble Your Highness! Xiao Ze is five years old now, isn't he? Fortunately, His Majesty has been gracious and allowed Your Highness to take him back to the mansion, otherwise..." Lady Li Huan didn't want to talk about her son anymore, so she changed the subject and asked about Jing Ze.

"Yes! Xiaoze is 5 years old, and he's very well-behaved!" Jingxue didn't want to say too much to them.

"Cousin, my aunt and I went to West Street this morning. Are those Li's shops all part of your dowry?" Li Qianqian asked timidly.

Jingxue nodded, "Yes!"

“My aunt and I both got beauty treatments and manicures, look!” Li Qianqian said, stretching out her hands.

Actually, Jingxue had already noticed it while they were drinking tea.

Madam Sun said, "Your Highness's business is really good. A few days ago, Prince Qin's shop in Qingzhou received a lot of fresh cosmetics and supplies, which sold very well there. I saw that our Li's shop also sells them."

"That beauty salon is truly unique. I wonder where Your Majesty learned it from?"

Jingxue raised an eyebrow. "My shops also get their supplies from Prince Qin. As for the beauty salon, it's also a partnership with Prince Qin. Prince Qin is the prince's cousin. I don't know where he got these things. We have an agreement not to reveal the source of the goods."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Sun's face was filled with disappointment. She had enjoyed the beauty and nail salon experience today and thought that if she could learn this skill, she would definitely make money by opening a beauty salon like this in Qingcheng.

"Cousin, can I come visit you often?" Li Qianqian asked.

Jingxue couldn't refuse such a offer, so she smiled and said, "Of course, you're welcome to come anytime!"

Lady Li Huan said to her youngest daughter, "Qianqian, don't keep bothering your cousin. She has to manage the entire palace and take care of your cousin. She doesn't have much time!"

Li Qianqian stuck out her tongue. "Mother, I only come here occasionally. I don't know many people in the capital. Tomorrow I'm going to the county princess's mansion with my aunt!"

At this moment, Li Huan and Ye Muchen came out of the study.

"Your Highness, Your Highness the Princess, we will take our leave now!" Li Huan said.

The others seemed a bit surprised. Jingxue guessed they didn't intend to leave so soon, and Li Huan noticed as well, explaining, "The Emperor Emeritus is at his residence; we shouldn't disturb him for too long!"

"Should we go over and pay our respects?" Old Madam Li asked, getting up.

Ye Muchen waved his hand, "No need for that! Father doesn't like these formalities. Don't worry, he won't mind."

Jingxue gestured for Xiaoman to bring over the gifts she had prepared beforehand. They were nothing more than some toiletries and cosmetics, as well as several boxes of fruits and vegetables.

Ye Muchen and Jingxue escorted the Li family to the gate of the mansion and watched the carriages leave.

The two walked towards Jingning Garden, and Jingxue told Ye Muchen about the matter that her aunt had entrusted to her.

“My uncle also told me that the military camp is on leave now. I promised him that I could take a look at Li Guangxing’s physique when I have time to see if he is suitable for military service. If he is, he can stay.”

Jingxue nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you!"

Ye Muchen stopped in his tracks. "Why are you being so polite with me? They are your relatives, and I will naturally help them if I can!"

"Actually, I don't know them very well either. Even if I help them, I can't violate your principles, no, I mean the principles of the army. Since they're here to gain experience, my aunt said to let them start as a private."

"Yes! I know what to do!"

After they finished speaking, they continued walking forward. When they returned to Jingning Garden, the gatekeeper said that the Emperor Emeritus had already gone to Mingyuan Pavilion to rest.

Runyue and Yingying were tired from playing, so their nanny took them to bed.

Ye Muchen was too lazy to go back to Lingyun Pavilion. Going back to Mingyuan Pavilion would only bother his father. He asked Gao Chi to brew him a pot of tea and sit in the main hall to drink it slowly.

Jingxue couldn't very well leave him to rest, so she went to the kitchen to check on the dinner arrangements.

On the carriage that carried the Li family back, Li Huan and his wife and the old lady of the house rode in one carriage. The old lady was a little tired and leaned against the side of the carriage to rest with her eyes closed.

Li Huan's wife's surname was Che. Her father was originally a secretary in the Ministry of Revenue. Now he lives with his brother in Chenliuzhou, which is more than 200 miles away from the capital.

My elder brother was the prefect of Liuzhou, and he married the sister of the Duke of Ningguo.

"I asked about my brother-in-law, Prince Zhan, and he said he was framed," Li Huan said softly.

Madam Che immediately followed up with, "Who? Who framed my brother-in-law?"

Li Huan slowly shook his head, then sighed deeply and said helplessly, "The prince didn't say."

Lady Che said with a worried expression, "My lord, the court is truly a complex and treacherous place. You must be extra careful when you navigate it!"

Li Huan frowned slightly, nodded solemnly, and replied, "Since one has chosen to enter the court as an official, intrigue and power struggles are inevitable. My brother-in-law is far away on the border, guarding a region diligently, yet he was still framed. Even with utmost caution, it's impossible to guard against everything! Just this morning at the court session, quite a few people openly impeached me in front of the Emperor."

Upon hearing this, Madam Che was shocked and asked with wide eyes, "Ah? How could this be? Has my husband done something inappropriate?"

Upon hearing this, Li Huan snorted coldly and replied indignantly, "Hmph! As the saying goes, if you want to condemn someone, you can always find a reason! Those people are just trying to take this opportunity to suppress and ostracize me."

“Would it be alright if we left Xing’er here…” Madam Che said worriedly.

“Madam, many things are beyond our control if we are afraid or try to avoid them. Besides, if His Highness says that Xing’er is cut out to be a soldier and decides to keep him, His Highness and Xue’er will take care of him. You don’t need to worry about that!”

"Look how much your mother spoils Xing'er!" Li Huan said, glancing at his mother.

“Xing’er is the eldest son and grandson of our Li family, so Mother naturally favors him a little. Doesn’t Mother love us three daughters just as much?” Madam Che spoke up for her mother-in-law.

Li Huan waved his hand, not wanting to argue with her any further.

"My husband, Xue'er is different after we got married. She's changed a lot!"

Li Huan looked at his wife with a puzzled expression, his eyes full of questions.

“Sigh! I was just imagining things. The child used to be quiet and reserved, but now there’s a certain aura in his eyes, calm and determined.” After saying that, Madam Che looked at her husband.

Li Huan said with amusement, "You can see so much in such a short time? That's unbelievable!"

"My husband, it's true!"

"That's something he inherited from his brother-in-law, his father. Besides, it's normal for him to be more mature after experiencing so much!"

"But, in just over half a year, alas! I don't even know when my sister and brother-in-law will..."

Li Huan frowned and raised his hand to stop his wife from continuing.