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

Jingxue's brilliant plan filled everyone present with confidence.

However, Wang Hansheng was on tenterhooks all afternoon. The key was that what Princess Zhan said was too frightening. He had no appetite for dinner. After putting down his chopsticks, he hurriedly went to the Prime Minister's residence.

"Brother-in-law, do you think that damned Princess Zhan might really kill me?" Wang Hansheng asked anxiously as soon as he sat down.

Prime Minister Zou personally poured him tea. "Brother, calm down! I don't believe the Emperor would be so frivolous. Besides, why shouldn't Princess Zhan take advantage of such a good opportunity to rescue Jing Zhiyuan? If you really die, what will she gain?"

Upon hearing Prime Minister Zou's words, Wang Hansheng suddenly understood. "Brother-in-law, you're right. I was indeed frightened by that damned woman."

He kept nodding as he finished speaking, and the more he thought about it, the more he realized it made sense. He quickly picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Emma! He had never thought tea could taste so good.

"However, I don't know whether His Majesty will reinstate Jing Zhiyuan to his original position or demote him to a commoner. I guess he will be reinstated!" Prime Minister Zou said.

Like an unkillable cockroach, Wang Hansheng got excited again. "How can that be? I don't think it will even pass through the censor's side. It's too against the rules!"

"Rules? Rules seem to be set for those of us who follow the rules. Do you think Princess Zhan is a person who follows the rules?" Prime Minister Zou said sarcastically.

“If things continue like this, we will have no say in the court. If this continues, we will probably become nothing more than decorations.”

Prime Minister Zou nodded. "Yes! We should think about our own way out!"

“Brother-in-law, you can’t be so pessimistic. You’re our backbone! Besides, we still need to stick together in the court. Going it alone will only get you trampled underfoot in the end. Do you want to see us get crushed one by one?” Wang Hansheng had regained some of his composure by now.

"But our strength is too disparate! That Princess Consort of War is too capable. I just can't understand, did she change so much because Jing Zhiyuan was imprisoned?"

Prime Minister Zou was really frustrated. He had no way to deal with Jingxue. He had tried everything, both openly and covertly, both verbally and physically, but apart from that time when he set fire to the greenhouse, he had never won against Jingxue.

But the fire didn't seem to affect Princess Zhan at all; the grain seeds were donated, and the Cangbei delegation left happily.

So he really had no other choice, but he was unwilling to just watch Princess Zhan gloat.

"Brother-in-law, the only way is to get the censors to submit a memorial to the princess and gather more evidence for them. I don't believe the censors will turn a blind eye. I heard that Jingxue is also establishing a girls' academy!"

Zou Chengxiang knew about this matter, but he heard that Princess Zhan was personally funding the children of wounded soldiers, and that the children of active-duty soldiers were also attending Baichuan Academy, many of whom did not pay tuition.

Seeing that Prime Minister Zou remained silent, Wang Hansheng continued, "Princess Zhan is simply trying to gain fame and reputation. She thinks she's so great just because she has a little money! Since ancient times, it has been said that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. Does she expect a woman to serve as an official in the court? Is she trying to defy the law?"

Prime Minister Zou felt that what Wang Hansheng said made some sense and was plausible. "Then let's do as you say and give the censors something! This matter needs to be handled as soon as possible."

"it is good!"

The next morning, Lan Yuan brought An An and Ying Ying to Yichun Palace to chat with Jing Xue. From her, they learned that Li Jun had received a message from home the day before and returned home.

Jingxue had originally planned to leave the palace today to see if Lixia had bought anything from the shop, but she was also quite happy that Lan Yuan and her two children had come. After all, they were about to part ways and didn't know when they would see each other again.

An'an and Yingying went to play with Runyue, while Jingxue and Lanyuan sat in the house drinking tea and chatting.

"Did your uncle go back to the manor to tell your grandmother about your affairs?"

Lan Yuan shook her head coldly, "No!"

Jingxue asked, puzzled, "How can you be so sure? Do you know what happened?"

"That woman died suddenly at her family home in Qingzhou!"

Jingxue understood everything Lan Yuan said; it was Lan Yuan's turn to act, which was entirely expected.

If someone is trying to kill you, are you going to repay them with kindness? An eye for an eye is the fastest way to deal with it.

Lan Yuan said softly, "Do you think Yi Zhi will blame me?"

Jingxue shook her head. "I don't know. Are you afraid he'll blame you?"

Faced with Jingxue's question, Lan Yuan seemed indifferent. "I'm not afraid. Having two treasures in this life is enough for me. I still have things to do. If Yizhi can understand, that would be great. If he wants to spend his life with me, that would be wonderful. Otherwise, I won't force him!"

Jingxue quite admired Lan Yuan's carefree and clear-headed nature, which was rare in ancient times. Perhaps this was the real Lan Yuan?

“Since you’ve thought it through, then just go your own way!” Jingxue said.

It's certainly good if two people can walk hand in hand, but otherwise, it's fine if they each go their own way, as long as you can let go!

“Given his family’s current situation, I estimate that his mother, who is also your maternal grandmother, will not accept the three of us, and I don’t have the energy to try to please or explain. After all, national affairs are more important, and I need to take the children back to Nanzhao first,” Lan Yuan said.

“That makes sense. Who knows if the foreign powers will attack us one day? We have a long road ahead, and I believe my uncle can handle these things,” Jingxue said.

Lan Yuan smiled and said, "These two children are reluctant to part with you, but they also can't leave their mother. They really want to kidnap you too."

Jingxue burst into laughter upon hearing this.

Li Jun returned to the Eastern Palace five days later, but the Emperor still hadn't sent the treaty document.

Jingxue has left the palace twice in the past few days. Lixia bought two shops on South Street according to her wishes, one of which belonged to Peng Qingqing's ex-husband.

Then Jingxue recruited five disabled veterans and three teenagers from the military village. She trained them at the grain shop and fruit and vegetable shop, and they started working there once the two shops were painted.

When Li Jun arrived, Jing Xue had just finished dinner.

Seeing Li Jun's slightly haggard face, Jingxue didn't know if he was tired from handling the funeral arrangements or if he felt guilty.

"Has Your Highness heard about the sudden death of Sun Hua at her family home in Qingzhou?"

Jingxue nodded expressionlessly, waiting for Li Jun to continue.

“Originally, her brother wanted me to take her back to the capital to hold the funeral, but I did not agree and even took her brother to the authorities.”

"Huh?" Jingxue was puzzled. What was her uncle doing?

“Qianqian is getting married in just over two months. If someone in the family dies at this time, the wedding cannot be held for three months. Moreover, Sun Hua had no health problems before, but suddenly died. I suspect that someone killed her, so I sued her brother to the authorities, saying that he was murdering her for money.”

Jingxue said, "That doesn't seem to make sense, does it?"