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

Jingxue didn't care how Eunuch Xi got the car away. Fortunately, it was morning, so she took Runyue to the academy, where they were drilling a well these past two days.

It rained a few days ago, quite heavily, for a whole day!

This delighted everyone, from the emperor to the common people. The drought that had lasted for two years had left the people of Beiye feeling like their hearts were parched.

After the rain, the soil became easier to dig.

The delegation will arrive the day after tomorrow, and she will need to go to the estate tomorrow to make arrangements there.

Before returning to her residence that evening, Jingxue visited several shops again, eventually arriving at the same cloth shop she had visited before.

Just then, Li Jun arrived. "Uncle, how are the preparations going?"

Li Jun was examining something in front of the medicine cabinet when he heard voices. He looked up and saw Jing Xue. He quickly came out and was about to bow when Jing Xue stopped him.

"Didn't I tell you? You are my elder! You don't need to bow."

“Xue’er, it’s not good to be impolite at home, and it’s already impolite for you to let your uncle call you by your name.”

"It's alright!" Jingxue found a stool and sat down.

"The commonly used medicines are almost ready, but we don't have a suitable doctor yet. The two guys we bought last time are good; the two kids are clever and capable."

"If all else fails, we'll just hire someone! If I don't have time, I'll have Doctor Baili come and give him an exam," Jingxue said.

Li Jun nodded, "Okay, then I'll write a notice and post it on the door."

"Xue'er, are An'an and Yingying alright?"

"It's fine, but Yingying is a bit bored. She spends all day playing with two puppies and a myna bird in the mansion. But I plan to take her to the palace the day after tomorrow."

The puppies on the estate are three months old now. A few days ago, Jingxue brought two of them back to the manor, but didn't give them to the Emperor Emeritus.

"Go to the palace?" Li Jun asked, puzzled.

"Yes! A delegation from Nanzhao is coming. I need to go to the palace to receive them."

"Wouldn't it be inconvenient to bring Yingying along?"

Jingxue laughed, "Your daughter has a magical ability; she understands animal language."

Li Jun said incredulously, "Beast language? You can understand animals? How is that possible? I don't have that ability, and neither does Nan Yuan."

"Didn't you say that An'an and the others' mother has amnesia? Maybe she's forgotten that ability too!"

"Maybe! Then Nanzhao..." Li Jun felt he shouldn't ask so many questions, so he swallowed his words.

Jingxue knew he was worried about the child, so she said, "It seems that the Nanzhao people brought a lot of animals, and they are all unusual. Don't worry, I will protect her."

Li Jun nodded, "With you here, Uncle can rest assured!"

Seeing his dejected look, Jingxue changed the subject and asked, "Has Uncle not come back yet?"

“No, ever since my elder brother became the Vice Minister of Revenue, he has been extremely busy. Going out to promote grain varieties is not really his job, is it?” Li Jun asked.

Jingxue snorted. Working under that old guy Hu Yucheng, Li Huan was bound to suffer. There was nothing he could do; Hu Yucheng was his direct superior.

"Fortunately, my brother went to Qingzhou this time, which he is familiar with."

Jingxue had never asked Li Jun what his plans were for Sun Hua, but since she had some time today, she asked, "Has Sun Hua also returned to Qingzhou?"

“She’s been back for over a month! There’s something at her dowry shop that she needs to go back to handle. My older brother is busy, and I can’t bring up the matter of divorcing Sun Hua with my mother.”

Jingxue sneered inwardly. They had initially agreed to divorce, but now it had become a mutual divorce. Luckily, she hadn't rushed to have the two children acknowledge their ancestry. Otherwise, in a few more months, they might not even have a mutual divorce anymore.

Seeing that Jingxue didn't speak, Li Jun said, "Xue'er, don't misunderstand. The reason I mentioned divorce is because I don't want her dowry, which would give people something to say. If I divorce her, she can't take the dowry with her. I just want to sever ties with her."

Jingxue really doesn't understand this.

Jingxue didn't have the energy to deal with their affairs. After saying a few more words, she took Runyue back to the Prince's Mansion.

Eunuch Xi painstakingly brought the three-wheeled vehicle back to Yue'an Palace, hoping that the Emperor Emeritus would praise him.

To everyone's surprise, the Emperor Emeritus's first question to him was, "How do you ride this thing?"

Grandpa Xi slapped his forehead. Oh my god! He forgot to ask.

Seeing him shake his head, the Emperor Emeritus was so angry that he really wanted to hit him with a pestle, but with Xiao Xi's physique, one punch from him could take half his life!

With no other option, the old man started to do his own research and discovered that the three-wheeled vehicle was more comfortable to ride than the two-wheeled motorcycle.

Sure enough, he figured it out in no time, turned the key, and sped off again in a flash.

Grandpa Xi breathed a sigh of relief, finally understanding.

Not long after, the Emperor Emeritus's gray hair was blown out of shape, revealing his hairline, and the old man brought the car to a screeching halt.

"Xiao Xi, get in the carriage. I'll take you for a ride around the palace."

"Huh?" Eunuch Xi grinned, not quite understanding. The Emperor Emeritus was going to be his coachman? That's not a good idea.

The Empress Dowager, who held the three crowns, had no patience to wait for him. She glared at him and said, "What the hell are you talking about? Hurry up and get in the car. Aren't there seats in the back? I'll personally drive you. What are you hesitating for?"

Having no other choice, Eunuch Xi hoisted his robe and hunched over as he boarded the carriage. He didn't dare to sit down properly, so he just sat on the edge.

Who knew that the Emperor Emeritus would suddenly leap out again, almost throwing Eunuch Xi off balance. This time, he didn't think too much about it, tucked the whisk into his waistband, and firmly gripped the handles on the side of the carriage with both hands.

And so, another sight was added to the palace: two white-haired old men riding a three-wheeled motorcycle whizzing by. The key point was that the retired emperor simply wouldn't slow down. In his words, "Slowing down isn't exciting! I want to experience the feeling of galloping on horseback."

The eunuch was in great pain. He didn't feel the thrill of galloping on horseback, but his buttocks were really sore. Even the Emperor Emeritus doesn't always walk on smooth roads!

When Jingxue returned to the manor, An'an and Jingze had already finished school.

Ye Muchen also returned before dinner.

Jingxue guessed that he already knew that the delegation was coming, and sure enough, Ye Muchen told her about it after dinner.

"Your brother has already given me the order; I'm now a professional caregiver!" Jingxue looked utterly dejected.

"I guessed it. His Majesty mentioned the Nanzhao delegation during the morning court session. That sorcerer even rode a leopard, which frightened many ministers!" Ye Muchen smiled. He knew Jingxue's abilities and there shouldn't be any problem.

"I know you're busy at Zhuangzi Academy, but there's nothing we can do. His Majesty can't think of anyone else who can handle this besides you. I've also heard there are poisonous snakes. Xue'er, please prepare more medicinal herbs these next few days! Remember, you must ensure your safety. No one is more important than you!"

After Ye Muchen finished speaking, he looked at Jingxue with a mixture of heartache and helplessness in his expression.

"Tell me, what would happen to your brother if it weren't for me?"

"Now that you're here, don't dwell on useless assumptions." Ye Muchen didn't want to be without her; he didn't know what would happen to him if Jingxue weren't around.

"Will you accompany me throughout the whole process?" Jingxue asked.

"Of course, we still need to learn more about the situation in the foreign lands. By the way, the soldier whose blueprints you gave me last time, his father finally finished making the shield!" Ye Muchen said.

Jingxue had long forgotten about this matter. It's been so long since it was made! Good heavens! If weapons are made at this speed, the cucumbers will be cold by now.

"You saw him? How was it?"