Divorced woman with child travels through time

"Oh, I've already investigated for Yi Rong. It's just that the top scholar was harmed by bandits who often coveted his beauty. And, unfortunately, General Wang happened to run into him and saved him. What connection could such a trivial matter have? At worst, we can just have that young man send his personal guards back and not associate with General Wang anymore. My son getting married is the most important thing!" Zhao Roufu said casually, not feeling that there was anything wrong with it.

"This..." Zhao Jian was still unwilling to back down.

“Your Majesty, when the illegitimate son of the Cao family came to me for help, I did not intervene, out of consideration for Your Majesty’s reputation. Now that my son has finally found someone he likes and has come to you for help, does Your Majesty not care about my reputation either?” Zhao Roufu stood up, standing proudly and looking directly into his eyes. “I have never come to ask you for help!”

"..." Zhao Jian's heart trembled, and he was furious. This princess had contributed a lot to his rise to power, and now that she was willing to lower herself to beg him, he really couldn't sit idly by.

Moreover, after he came to power, the eldest princess voluntarily withdrew from politics, reduced her interactions with old ministers and new nobles, and did not concern herself with personal relationships. She kept a low profile, leaving no room for criticism.

"How about Your Majesty sets a condition? As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree!" Zhao Roufu lowered her head, concealing all her emotions, and gave a slight bow. According to seniority, she was actually the eldest.

After much deliberation, Zhao Jian said, "Very well, I think the nearly 1,000 acres of royal villas in the suburbs are somewhat abandoned. How about we find some people to grow grain?"

Zhao Roufu paused for a moment, then agreed, "Whatever Your Majesty wishes, that's fine."

"Alright!" Zhao Jian readily wrote down the decree, and the eldest princess took it and left the palace to give it to Zhao Yirong.

When Zhao Yirong learned that her mother had given away a thousand acres of garden for her sake, she was stunned. She stood there for a long time holding the imperial edict, and finally went to find Yu Long, but did not tell him that her mother had asked Yu Long's personal guards to send her away.

Yu Long was very happy to see her, and the two went to visit the Daxiangguo Temple together. Zhao Yirong was worried that things might change if they waited too long, so she set the wedding date for half a month later.

Wang Erniu and his group originally planned to attend Yu Long's wedding before leaving, but when they went to court, they received news that there had been a military rebellion in Youzhou. Youzhou was located on the border between the Song and Liao states and was prone to unrest. This time, it was probably not caused by what Chu Yi had mentioned. It seemed that Zhao Jian wanted him to quell the rebellion.

"Would the General be willing to make a trip to Youzhou?" Zhao Jian asked.

All the officials looked at the miserable general. He had been in the capital for less than a month, and his house was not even finished being renovated. He was already going to leave again.

He Tianxia was overjoyed. Seeing Wang Erniu in court was like having a thorn in his heart, and he wished he could pull it out. Since assassination couldn't kill you, he would use this opportunity to kill you!

Wang Erniu did not hesitate, bowing respectfully and giving Zhao Jian ample face. "I am Your Majesty's subject, and it is my duty to protect my country. I am naturally willing!"

"Haha, that's excellent!" Zhao Jianlong was overjoyed.

Wang Erniu stepped forward again and made a request, "My wife, Chen Wenfang, has come from afar with me. I wish to take her with me. I hope Your Majesty will grant me permission!"

No one spoke in the hall; even their breathing became lighter. Zhao Jian remained silent, watching him quietly with a complex and inquisitive gaze.

What? Even a gun has its own thoughts now?

Zhao Jian suddenly felt a little annoyed. Why did these people always like to do this, bringing things into the open? Didn't I have any dignity?

Silence is Cambridge tonight.

Wang Erniu stood quietly, motionless, eyes downcast, mind at peace, silently persevering.

Zhao Jian suddenly became furious, slammed the memorial down the steps, and shouted, "Court adjourned!"

When everyone saw this, they exclaimed, "Oh, the official is angry!" They all looked at Wang Erniu with a mixture of anticipation and complex expressions. As people gradually dispersed, Yu Long watched Wang Erniu with some worry. When everyone had left, Wang Erniu hadn't even given him a glance, so Yu Long left in disappointment.

Zhao Lue seemed to be deep in thought, and when he left, his eyes held a hint of worry as he looked at him.

After everyone had left, Wang Erniu seemed to wake up from a dream and knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Your Majesty!" Wang Erniu kowtowed deeply, "I met my wife when we were poor. I cannot leave her alone in the capital. She is my life. I beg Your Majesty to let her go with me to Youzhou!" He then prepared to kowtow again.

If you really knock on this smooth marble surface a few times, you'll end up with a bloody head. What kind of talk would that be if word got out that he could summon a newly rich general and transfer him at will, a man who could do whatever he wanted, and force people to this point?

"Stop! Quickly pull him back!" Zhao Jian exclaimed in alarm, calling for Eunuch Wan to pull him back.

Wan Gonggong deliberately caused trouble, slipping and falling while walking too fast, just to see if Wang Erniu was really disfigured.

But then Wang Erniu kowtowed three times earnestly and firmly. He raised his head, his forehead flushed red.

"Please grant my request, Your Majesty!" Wang Erniu knelt on the ground, motionless, his eyes looking at Zhao Jian with hope and a touch of naive pleading.

Zhao Jian sighed. He knew that anyone who could become a pacification envoy was no fool, and neither was Wang Erniu. Although Wang Erniu appeared honest and upright, he couldn't be completely trusted. In any case, Zhao Jian couldn't trust him.

"My dear minister, please rise quickly!" Zhao Jian stepped down from the dragon throne, helped Wang Erniu up, and pretended to be worried, saying, "I am only worried that after you go to the battlefield, you will be preoccupied with the home front and have no heart for fighting. If the madam stays in the capital, I can still protect her to some extent."

Wang Erniu rolled his eyes inwardly. "My wife needs your protection? What a joke!"

He explained awkwardly, "Actually, there is another reason. I'm not afraid the Emperor will laugh at me for saying it. General Zhao Lue from Prince De's family was once saved by my wife. If it weren't for the old prince's opposition, they might have gotten married."

Wang Erniu looked somewhat dejected. "I am not good-looking to begin with, and Zhao Lue is far superior to me. Moreover, our two families live so close to each other. How can I be at ease? Please, Your Majesty, let me bring my wife. I promise it will not affect military secrets."

After saying that, he was about to kneel down again.

Although Zhao Jian knew some of the details and had heard some rumors, he never imagined that Chen Wenfang and Zhao Lue would almost get married. He hurriedly grabbed Wang Erniu, but Wang Erniu was a man of great strength, and there was no way he could hold him back.

So one went down, and the other went up; as their arms crossed, they both knelt on the ground.

"Uh!"

"..."

"Your Majesty!" Eunuch Wan, eager to protect his master, rushed over to help Zhao Jian up, but the ground was too slippery, and he stumbled and almost crashed into Zhao Jian's arms.

Fortunately, Wang Erniu reacted quickly, extending his arm to shield the man's face, barely managing to keep him at arm's length away.

The three of them looked at each other awkwardly.

Zhao Jian released Wang Erniu's hand, awkwardly dusted himself off, and stood up, saying...

"Very well, if you want to take her, then take her with you. But I've heard that your children are very talented and there are many famous teachers in the capital. Why don't you let them stay in the capital to study?"