The next day, Mrs. Jiang indeed found a nanny to teach Jiang Fang etiquette. Although the nanny looked kind, her actions were not ruthless.
And she specifically picked an invisible place to strike. The bowl above her head fell down again and broke into pieces in front of the mama. She pinched Jiang Fang's lower back without any hesitation.
Jiang Fang was holding back a lot of anger. If she hadn't been in the palace, she wouldn't have wanted to suffer this at all. The grandma also liked to slap her in the face and give her a candy. Jiang Fang had no temper at all after being tortured.
"Your Highness, this old slave is also doing it for the princess. The Queen Mother only has one daughter on her knees. You have finally been taken back from the people by the Queen Mother. Naturally, you have come back to enjoy the blessings.
But there are intrigues in this palace, and there are many other princesses and princes picking on you. You said that if others get caught, your life will not be easy."
Empress Dowager Jiang only had one son, but the other concubines also gave birth to children for the emperor. It was only because Empress Dowager Jiang was the queen and Jiang Huaigu was the eldest son at the time that he naturally inherited the throne.
Now that Jiang Huaigu has left, there are naturally a lot of people in the palace who are eyeing him. Those princes who already have fiefdoms seem to be ready to return to the capital.
In fact, she understood all the rules that grandma said, but the way she walked was too torturous, as if she was tied up.
The walking stick hanging on his head could not swing when walking. Jiang Fang wished he could tear it off right now. This is not something that people should learn.
Jiang Fang had been learning etiquette in his palace these past few days, and Jiang Fang was very bored. This morning, Mrs. Jiang came, and Jiang Fang quickly got up to greet her.
After Empress Dowager Jiang entered the Jinxiu Palace, she sent away all the maids and eunuchs, and then said to Jiang Fang: "The Ai family already said it when they went to court.
The excuse is that Empress Guanyin asked her in her dream, and now we just need to send people to find out what is going on and transfer the refugees, but we are having some difficulty selecting the people for the Ai family, and I would like to hear your opinion."
During this time, Queen Mother Jiang seemed to have trusted Jiang Fang very much. She would still discuss some matters with Jiang Fang. When Jiang Fang heard that he would send people to provide disaster relief, he quickly said:
"The selection is naturally very important. Now those people don't know how much they believe in your words. This matter cannot be delayed. If this is done casually, it will definitely lead to a disaster."
Empress Dowager Jiang nodded: "The Ai family originally wanted to find a few close associates to go with this matter, but the Ai family wants you to come and go from the palace and needs a chance to express themselves so that they can stand firm here."
Empress Dowager Jiang's words simply meant that Jiang Fang's heart was in trouble. She didn't want to continue to be tortured by that nanny here. Whoever wants to learn etiquette can learn it.
"I think so too. I am living among the people. After entering the palace, those who are ready to take action may want to find opportunities in me.
During this time, I think you should go south to hone yourself, and when you come back, your mother should arrange the palace properly, and she will be able to help you with your important matters."
Queen Mother Jiang's eyes were full of approval, perhaps because Jiang Fang's tone of voice no longer sounded the same as before, so she said: "But do you still have someone to choose between the south and the north?"
Jiang Fang's first reaction was to think of Duan Jiu. Originally, her mission was to conquer Duan Jiu. If they were kept apart like this, there would be no chance to attack him.
Now if Duan Jiu is allowed to take someone there, then he will naturally have to give Duan Jiu a title. They already had the title of husband and wife in the countryside, and now it is natural to give Duan Jiu the title of consort.
"Mother, I think Duan Jiu is very suitable."
Queen Mother Jiang looked at Jiang Fang with inquiring eyes, but since she had already spoken openly with Jiang Fang, there was no need to hide it.
"The Ai family doesn't think it's appropriate. This piece of Jiu is the hostage sent by Yue State after the defeat. It doesn't look like a fuel-saving lamp. If there is a natural disaster on this border, there will be turmoil.
The Ai family should have been on guard against him. It is about the comfort of the country. If he leads his troops and takes advantage of the chaos to start an uprising, wouldn't the Ai family just shoot themselves in the foot?"
Jiang Fang said: "Not necessarily. Duan Jiu is a bit thoughtful, but it also shows that he is a useful talent. When they were in Langtou Village, he and his son were already known as husband and wife.
I'm afraid this matter cannot be concealed, but now that I have transformed into a princess, I don't recognize the relationship with Duan Jiu. If someone is interested, he will definitely make a big fuss.
The Yue Kingdom was defeated, and it seemed that they were incapable of making trouble in a short period of time. However, although Duan Jiu was a hostage, the sons and ministers saw that he was not a thing in the pool, so it was better to admit Duan Jiu's identity generously, stabilize him, and help his mother in the future.
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Empress Dowager Jiang was still worried, but seeing that Jiang Fang was confident, and since she had chosen to believe her, it would not be wrong this time, so she nodded and agreed.
Empress Dowager Jiang immediately returned to the palace to draft an edict announcing that Jiang Fang and Duan Jiu would come to the Chaoyang Palace.
When Jiang Fang came, he had already seen Duan Jiu kneeling on the ground. He lowered his head and didn't know what he was thinking. The Wanghua Pavilion where Duan Jiu lived was actually closer to Chaoyang Palace than where he lived.
It seems that Jiang Huaigu hasn't given up on Duan Jiu yet. When he was a child, he didn't distinguish between male and female, but he still remembers her when he grows up? Otherwise, why would he have such a big resentment towards Duan Jiu?
After Jiang Huaigu returned to the Jiang Family Courtyard, Empress Dowager Jiang took over the affairs of the court with full authority. Although it was only a temporary replacement, she was just looking for an opportunity.
Many forces are ready to take action in this regard, especially the feudal princes. It is said that they want to return to Beijing during the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, saying that they are fulfilling their filial piety, but who doesn't know what they have in mind?
When Empress Dowager Jiang saw Jiang Fang coming, she said, "The Ai family has come to see you today because they have something important to discuss, especially you, Duan Jiu."
When Duan Jiu heard this, a trace of doubt flashed across his face, but then he recovered. He stood beside him without any unnecessary expression on his face.
"You also know that there is an ulterior relationship between Huaigu and Ah Fang. Although Huaigu was motivated to marry you and Ah Fang, even though Ah Fang's current status is not what it used to be.
But the matter of getting married is no joke. People from the royal family always keep their word. You and A Fang should also have an explanation for your marriage. Today, Ai Jia Xuan and you are here just to ask what you mean.
Duan Jiu, although you are the hostage of the Yong Kingdom, you are also the prince of the Yue Kingdom. Your status is the same as that of Ah Fang, but now Huaigu is a commoner.
So the Ai family wants to ask your opinion. If you don't agree with the marriage, then the Ai family will decree that you and Ah Fang will be reconciled and divorced. If you like Ah Fang, the Ai family will also choose a day for your wedding."
Jiang Fang didn't expect that Empress Dowager Jiang would retain such a hand. She was afraid that she wanted to test Duan Jiu's sincerity. Duan Jiu must not let her guard down at this time. In this palace, Jiang Fang only believed in Duan Jiu.
Shi Jiu's eyebrows moved slightly at this time, and he glanced at Jiang Fang with complicated eyes.