Duan Jiu escorted Jiang Fang back to the palace. Duan Jiu was very vigilant along the way because Jiang Fang had already guessed Xiao Boyuan's identity, and he would definitely do everything possible to prevent Jiang Fang from returning to the palace.
But Jiang Fang felt that Xiao Boyuan would not make such a low-level mistake. Now that he had guards to protect him, wasn't Xiao Boyuan just here to deliver evidence at this juncture?
Nothing happened along the way. When he returned to the market, Jiang Fang breathed a sigh of relief and returned to the palace not far away.
At this time, Jiang Fang suddenly thought of Shi Ling'er and asked, "Nothing happened to the young lady of the Yan Mansion in my absence these days, right?"
Duan Jiu shook his head: "I don't know much about Yan Mansion's affairs, but I've had people keep an eye on Jinxiu Palace in the past few days. They only knew that you were out of the palace on business, but they didn't know that you were being held hostage.
Jinxiu Palace has been quiet these days. People from the Yan Mansion came once, but they haven't been since they found out you weren't here. It seems like nothing major happened."
Jiang Fang nodded, but Shi Ling'er was now past the critical period, and he only needed to take good care of his body during this period to avoid any accidents.
After returning to the palace, Banxia hurriedly greeted Jiang Fang when she saw him: "Princess, you are back. I see you have lost weight..."
Banxia burst into tears as she spoke. Lichun looked at Jiang Fang, breathed a sigh of relief, and then said, "It's good that the princess is back safely. Let's go inside first and talk inside."
After Jiang Fang went back, he changed his clothes. Qiu Sang had already prepared some food, but Jiang Fang didn't bother to eat and said, "I will go to the Queen Mother first."
After saying that, she went to Yonghe Palace with Duan Jiu. At this time, Empress Dowager Jiang was looking at the superstitious letter sent by Duan Jiu. She had read this letter countless times, but she still couldn't believe that the person who conspired against him was actually Xiao Boyuan.
After learning that Jiang Fang had returned to the palace, Empress Dowager Jiang asked people to watch from outside, and immediately reported Jiang Fang as soon as he arrived.
"The Queen Mother, the third princess and the third prince-in-law have arrived and are waiting outside."
"Xuan."
Empress Dowager Jiang was sitting upright. When she saw Jiang Fang, she immediately stood up, took Jiang Fang's hand and asked, "My child, have you suffered any grievances in the past few days? Let the Ai family take a look."
Queen Mother Jiang looked around Jiang Fang carefully and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Jiang Fang was not injured. As a mother, she had never seen him in all these years.
But after all, it was a piece of meat that fell from her own body. Queen Mother Jiang still felt sorry for Jiang Fang, but part of this distress from her mother came from Jiang Fang's use value.
Jiang Fang hurriedly said: "Mother is worried. There is nothing serious about my son. I just dealt with some things over there, which delayed my trip."
Speaking of this, Queen Mother Jiang asked: "But what's the epidemic over there? The Ai family heard that there's an epidemic over there. What's the situation now?"
Jiang Fang returned: "There is no serious problem now. I have brought the epidemic under control. As long as I continue to smoke the herbs, everything will be fine. Mother, there is no need to worry."
Empress Dowager Jiang nodded and was about to ask Xiao Boyuan about his rebellion, but she swallowed the words before Jiang Fang ventured back to the palace.
I am not worried about her safety now, but I am worried about whether my throne is secure. This will really make Jiang Fang disgusted, so I might as well say it later.
But Jiang Fang saw through Queen Mother Jiang's thoughts at a glance and said: "Mother, you must know who the person who kidnapped my son is.
The son of the son came back this time just to discuss countermeasures with his mother and queen. Xiao Boyuan, the son of Prince Huang Shuchang, was so ambitious that he must have arranged manpower in the palace.
I am really worried. Since they dare to kidnap me, it means that they have made preparations. Presumably, the Queen Mother’s birthday banquet will be held in a few days and that will be the time for them to take action."
Seeing that Jiang Fang took the initiative to mention this matter, Queen Mother Jiang stopped pretending. She asked, "Are you sure the person who kidnapped you is Xiao Boyuan?"
Jiang Fang nodded: "My son, I'm sure."
Queen Mother Jiang frowned, and then said: "If it is really him, maybe this matter is really not that simple. There is still a marriage contract between Xiao Boyuan and General Leng's daughter.
If he really wants breakfast, then the military power over there may have fallen into his hands. The Leng family army is famous for being brave and good at fighting, so I'm afraid..."
Jiang Fang knew what Empress Dowager Jiang was worried about, so he said: "If a war can be avoided, it will be a good thing for the country and the people."
Queen Mother Jiang immediately asked: "Do you have any ideas in mind?"
Jiang Fang said: "I do have a way in my mind, but whether it can work or not still needs to be weighed. It depends on the position of General Leng's daughter in General Leng's heart."
Empress Dowager Jiang said: "General Leng's wife died in childbirth, and she is the only daughter she has at her knees. She has been pampering her so much that her status in General Leng's heart is naturally like a treasure."
"Er Chen's method is actually very simple. The reason why General Leng supports Xiao Boyuan is probably because of his daughter.
After careful consideration, I think this method is feasible, but if there is a rift between General Leng's daughter and Xiao Boyuan, then this matter will most likely make General Leng continue to waver.
If General Leng had the intention to rebel, then there would be no movement at all where he was stationed. He might have been deceived by Xiao Boyuan into standing in the wrong team.
My son heard that the late emperor once led a personal expedition, and that General Leng once galloped on the battlefield with the late emperor. The late emperor almost died on the battlefield in order to save General Leng.
Prince Chang must have taken advantage of this, and with Xiao Boyuan's relationship with his daughter, he thought twice before agreeing to help Xiao Boyuan."
Empress Dowager Jiang nodded: "It is indeed true. General Leng has always fulfilled his duties and was very loyal and dedicated to the country and the late emperor."
Jiang Fang continued: "If General Leng knew that the power of the Xiao family is the power of the Xiao family, he would probably not have such wrong ideas."
Queen Mother Jiang was a little unhappy after hearing Jiang Fang's words. If she wanted to sit on the throne, how could she still be the king of the Xiao family? This country should have changed its surname and changed hands long ago.
But Jiang Fang continued: "Only because of the people of the Yong Kingdom can we have this country. I guess the queen mother should know better than her sons and ministers. Only by winning the hearts and minds of the people can we securely sit on the throne.
This country should never be named after anyone. Under your rule, the people will live and work in peace and contentment, and they will naturally support you. What is the name of this country, and why is it so important?
The moment should be for you to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and win the support of the people, and the rest of the matter will come naturally and effortlessly, so why bother with such a trivial matter here?"
"What should the Aijia do?"
Jiang Fang said: "Of course, under the banner of the late emperor, the people benefited. Now Jiang Huaigu is no longer the original Xiao Huaigu. This country cannot be left without an owner for a day.
Although you are acting as an agent of the government now, if you truly care about the people, as long as the people know that you are really good to them, they will naturally stand on your side, and they will naturally not allow anyone else to sit on the throne.