Wang Gang stayed in Zhiluo Palace for half an hour, and then he was ready to leave.
Concubine Jing prepared a lot of Wang Gang's favorite food, and the palace maid said that she got up before dawn to prepare it.
Wang Gang didn't ask Jing Bin to help him win the heir. Although Jing Bin had the ability, Wang Gang was not the kind of person who liked to count on others.
Nowadays, Concubine Jing is not having a good time in the harem.
Over the years, Emperor Liang has not come to Zhiluo Palace for a long time, and Concubine Jing has been alone in the empty palace for several years. If she were not good at forbearing, an ordinary person would have been driven crazy.
Before Wang Gang left, he gave Jingbin some silver coins and asked her to take care of them so that she could be more comfortable in the harem.
It's a pity that Jingbin doesn't want it.
"I have no place to use money in the palace." Concubine Jing pushed the silver back to Wang Gang and said: "On the contrary, you spend a lot of money outside. There are so many people in the palace to support, so it's better to keep more for yourself.
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Wang Gang said: "Mom, you should also take care of the maids and eunuchs in the harem. These people are the best at judging their appearance."
Jing Bin smiled and said: "I have medical skills, which are sometimes more useful than money. You don't have to worry about me."
Wang Gang suddenly realized and silently put away the silver coins.
He forgot that Jingbin was a medical woman, and her medical skills were comparable to those of contemporary miracle doctors. A capable person would never suffer a big loss.
The palace maids and eunuchs would also get sick. The imperial doctors in the Imperial Hospital would only treat the emperor and nobles, and few people would care about the life and death of the lower eunuchs and palace maids.
Concubine Jing used her medical skills to help many people and accumulated some connections in the harem. Otherwise, how could she know everything about the front palace.
"Jingyan, your princess has been gone for a long time. Prince Jing's palace has been without its mistress for two years. It's time to think about life events." Concubine Jing sent Wang Gang outside Zhiluo Palace and warned her.
Xiao Jingyan got married at the age of seventeen, and was later treated as a firefighter by Emperor Liang. He went to the border to supervise the army all year round, leaving Princess Jing in Jinling to guard the palace alone.
The year before last, Princess Jing suddenly contracted a serious illness, and even Concubine Jing was helpless. At that time, Jamel Xiao was still in the southwest, and the funeral arrangements had been completed by the time he returned to Beijing.
After the death of Princess Jing, Jamel Xiao never renewed his relationship. He felt that he had a great responsibility for the death of Princess Jing.
"Let's talk about the marriage later!" Wang Gang said perfunctorily: "I may not stay long when I return to Beijing this time. I will return to the north soon."
Jingbin sighed and said, "You are already thirty years old and you still have no heirs. How can I, my mother, rest assured?"
Wang Gang smiled and said: "Brother Yu Wang is older than me, doesn't he have no heirs? I'm not in a hurry."
The royal family of Daliang did not have many heirs. Emperor Liang had many sons, but not many of them reached adulthood and gave birth to heirs.
Many ministers even suggested that princes like them should be given more concubines, otherwise the royal family would be in danger of extermination.
Emperor Liang also consulted several sons for their opinions, but none of them agreed.
Although the prince was lustful, he refused in order to maintain his good reputation.
Prince Yu was obsessed with the throne and was not interested in women. Prince Jing was always at the border, so it was useless no matter how many women he had.
As for the other sons of Emperor Liang, they were either physically disabled or weak-minded, or they were too young and not ready for the time.
So much so that Emperor Liang has not even embraced his grandson.
After saying a few words of comfort to Concubine Jing, Wang Gang left Zhiluo Palace and prepared to return to his Prince Jing's Mansion first.
As soon as he came out of the palace, he met a tall man in armor with a simple face and saluted him.
"His Royal Highness Prince Jing."
"It turns out to be Commander Meng!" Wang Gang discovered that the person who stopped him was Commander Meng Zhi of the Forbidden Army.
This Meng Zhi is not only the top master of Daliang, but also the second best master among the top ten masters in the world on the Langya List. He has great martial arts skills, is strong and brave, loyal and courageous, and values love and righteousness.
Wang Gang also knew that Meng Zhi was one of the few people who knew Mei Changsu's true identity.
He was a former general of the Red Flame Army and was Lin Shu's (Mei Changsu) riding and archery apprentice. The two were both teachers and friends, and they secretly exchanged letters.
"Is Commander Meng waiting for me?" Wang Gang asked when he saw Meng Zhi wearing armor.
Meng Zhi smiled honestly and said: "The general has just taken a rest and was preparing to go home. Unexpectedly, he happened to meet His Highness Prince Jing."
Wang Gang was amused. This Meng Zhi was nicknamed the "cute commander" by netizens. He obviously had a lot of troops and was in a high position, but he couldn't even lie.
"Commander Meng is responsible for guarding the Forbidden Palace. Thank you for your hard work!" Wang Gang did not expose Meng Zhi.
"Didn't the palace carriage come to pick you up?" Meng Zhi glanced outside the palace and asked curiously.
"I just returned to Beijing today. I came to the palace to meet the saint first. The palace did not prepare a carriage."
Meng Zhi said with great joy: "That's great. Your Majesty, please take my carriage and I will give you a ride."
Wang Gang chuckled and said: "It won't be too much trouble for Commander Meng! I remember that you live in the east of the city, and my palace is in the south of the city?"
"No trouble, no trouble, I just want to go to the south of the city to do something." Meng Zhi said honestly and kindly.
Wang Gang was now sure that his encounter with Meng Zhi was not a coincidence. As the commander of the imperial army, Meng Zhi usually kept a distance from courtiers and princes and rarely took the initiative to establish friendship.
After all, Emperor Liang's wealth and life were in Meng Zhi's hands. If he got close to any prince, Emperor Liang might not be able to sleep.
Wang Gang took a look inside the palace gate and saw some sly people. He was afraid that if he got on Meng Zhi's carriage, Emperor Liang would be able to receive the news.
"It's better not to bother Commander Meng. I can just walk back." Wang Gang finally rejected Meng Zhi's kindness.
"No!" Meng Zhi said anxiously: "The general has actually been waiting for the prince. I heard that the prince defeated the Northern Yan cavalry this time and killed hundreds of people by himself. I guess it is a great improvement in martial arts.
I would like to have a discussion with you in the end."
Wang Gang was stunned and asked: "You want to compete with me in martial arts?"
Meng Zhi looked like he was itching and couldn't bear it, and said: "General, I don't usually have any hobbies. I am just obsessed with martial arts. I have beaten all the beam masters, but unfortunately there are fewer and fewer people with whom I can compete."
Wang Gang knew that Meng Zhi was a martial arts fanatic. He had indeed challenged many masters when he was young, otherwise he would not have the title of the best master in Daliang.
It's just a commander of the imperial army who wants to compete with the prince of the dynasty to learn martial arts. Aren't you afraid that Emperor Liang will become suspicious? This man is really cute and silly!
Meng Zhi was actually feeling miserable. No matter how stupid he was, he knew how to avoid suspicion, but he received a letter from Mei Changsu asking him to meet Prince Jing.
Prince Jing had changed a lot during this period and almost ruined Mei Changsu's plan, so he wanted Meng Zhi to get in touch with him personally.
Meng Zhi thought about it and came up with an excuse to compete in martial arts.
Wang Gang understood Meng Zhi's purpose after thinking for a moment, and thought that he really valued love and justice.
"Since Commander-in-Chief Meng wants to compete in martial arts, I will naturally accompany him. However, I am really tired from rushing all the way back to Jinling. How about we fight another day?" Wang Gang declined politely.
Meng Zhi said disappointedly: "Okay then! When will the prince be free?"
Wang Gang glanced at the person hiding in the dark and said, "Tomorrow evening, come to Prince Jing's Mansion!"
Meng Zhi said with great joy: "Then it's settled, there is still a jar of good wine in the general's house, and the prince can taste it tomorrow."
Wang Gang raised his eyebrows and ignored this idiot.
