Chapter 1013 Hongmen Banquet

Seeing Bai Ruozhu like this, Jiang Yichun couldn't help but dissipate the anger that had arisen in his heart. This woman was scheming again. He found it funny, and naturally he couldn't get angry anymore.

Besides, that Mrs. Dou said she was happy, but she definitely didn't get any benefits. She fell ill within a few days if she didn't get enough protection.

Jiang Xuexiang's face stiffened, "This, this..."

He didn't know what to say for a moment. He could talk to his cousin, but he couldn't directly take care of his wife, so he had to sigh silently. It seemed that someone didn't want Yichun and the others to come back.

In fact, he didn't know that his wife didn't want Jiang Yichun and Bai Ruozhu to return to the Jiang family.

Jiang Yichun and Bai Ruozhu bowed to Jiang Xuexiang and left Jiang Mansion quickly.

On the carriage back, Bai Ruozhu looked at Jiang Yichun with raised eyebrows, "Why don't you ask me about the results of my pulse test?"

"I'm too lazy to care about that old man's life and death." Jiang Yichun said displeasedly.

"Aren't you curious at all? Don't be so boring. Be careful, my wife, I think you look like a piece of wood." Bai Ruozhu pouted as she spoke.

Jiang Yichun suddenly raised his hand and hugged her shoulders, and said with a wicked smile: "Who said I look like charcoal? I turned into wood so quickly?"

Bai Ruozhu blushed, because she was shy and her confidence was suddenly gone, "Isn't charcoal just made of wood?"

Jiang Yichun laughed. Who said he had nothing to do with his woman? He has many methods.

Bai Ruozhu glared at him, "I'm not kidding you. Mr. Jiang Ge seems to have been poisoned by chronic drugs because he has been taking medicine for a while, and he was losing his temper when I checked his pulse. I also checked It’s not very real, but I feel like he may not have a few years to live, and even his bad temper is caused by the poison.”

Jiang Yichun's expression changed, and he immediately turned his head to the side, "It would be better if he died. He can go underground and confess to my father as soon as possible. Don't meddle in other people's business."

"Normally, I don't want to take care of it, but now they are going to take the shit out of you, and the person behind it may even be related to the frame-up of your father back then. Are you really not going to investigate?" Bai Ruozhu dismissed him. The arm holding his shoulders also became serious.

Jiang Yichun didn't speak for a long time, and finally nodded, "You're right, maybe we can follow the clues to find out what happened back then."

"But if the emperor asks about it, don't mention the matter of his poisoning. I haven't got a clue yet. It's easy to alert someone with no evidence." Bai Ruozhu reminded.

"Okay, just listen to my wife." Jiang Yichun said and raised his arm again to hug her shoulders, refusing to let go no matter how hard she struggled.

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Soon, the news spread that Jiang Yichun and Bai Ruozhu came to visit Mr. Jiangge. Bai Ruozhu also wrote a prescription for the medicine and gave it to the imperial doctor for review. The imperial doctor also reported back to the emperor, saying that the medicine prescribed by Mrs. Jiang was very suitable. The voices of those censors impeaching Jiang Yichun became quieter.

Bai Ruozhuan was born two days ago and was instructing Gu Xuean and Guizhi in keeping accounts when a maid came outside to report that she had received an invitation.

"The Duke's wife from Duke Zheng's residence invited me to enjoy the flowers?" Bai Ruozhu was very surprised when she saw the invitation. She didn't know Mrs. Zheng Guogong at all.

But someone who can be called the Duke of the country must have an unusual status.

After all, Gu Xue'an grew up in Beijing and hurriedly explained to Bai Ruozhu.

"The name of Zheng Guogong is Zheng Yi. He once made great military exploits for the Danliang Kingdom and was once a mythical figure in the northwest battlefield. However, as early as the time of the late emperor, he left the battlefield due to injuries and was named the Duke of the Kingdom. Later, he married Princess Huilan, the sister of the late emperor. The Mrs. Zheng Guogong who sent you the message is Princess Huilan." Gu Xu'an said.

Bai Ruozhu was surprised when he heard this, "I seem to have heard that a prince-in-law has no real job, right? Can the Duke marry a princess?"

Gu Xue'an lowered her voice, "Zheng Guogong was on the battlefield when he was young, and his wife suddenly died of illness with the army, and she never renewed her marriage. Princess Huilan was originally a prince-in-law, but the prince-in-law died of illness. She later met Zheng Guogong, and then..."

"Just what?" Bai Ruozhu was just like listening to gossip news, not to mention more exciting.

"Of course the late emperor didn't allow it. Who knew that the two of them had a secret knot, so it wouldn't work if they disagreed." Gu Xue'an also made a shushing gesture, for fear of being overheard by outsiders, "I heard that Princess Huilan has a bad temper. You You have to be more careful tomorrow."

Bai Ruozhu held her chin and wondered what she was thinking. After a while, she asked: "What disease did Princess Huilan's original consort die of? It couldn't be..."

"I heard it was smallpox, but some people said he made Princess Huilan unhappy." Gu Xue'an's voice became even softer.

Guizhi covered her mouth when she heard this and almost screamed, muttering in a low voice: "Are people from this royal family so scary?"

Bai Ruozhu curled her lips. It seemed that Princess Huilan was not an easy person to get along with, so why did she suddenly invite her? If she doesn't go, she doesn't give face to a princess and doesn't respect the royal family. If she goes, she's afraid that a dragon's pool and a tiger's den are waiting for her.

"Don't worry, I will be more careful tomorrow. There are still these guards around me, so nothing will happen. Besides, I didn't offend Princess Huilan. Maybe she just wanted to see me and check my pulse or something. ." Bai Ruozhu had no choice but to say this in order to reassure Gu Xu'an and Guizhi.

In the blink of an eye, the next day came, Bai Ruozhu left her precious son to her mother, and she took Grandma Zhang out with her.

According to the custom in Beijing, most ladies would bring a maid or a nanny with them when visiting. Bai Ruozhu was used to being alone, and she was afraid that ordinary maids would easily drag her down, so it was better to bring Aunt Zhang, who had some martial arts skills and a calm temperament. .

She has also observed these days that Granny Zhang is very loyal to her and truly loves little Dengdeng, but she does not pamper Dengdeng like her parents, and is very strict when she should be strict.

On the carriage, Bai Ruozhu briefly told Nanny Zhang about the situation in Zheng Guogong's Mansion. She also listened to Gu Xue'an's words. It was not detailed, but it just gave Nanny Zhang a sense of security. In case something happened to her, Nanny Zhang would be fine. Answer her promptly.

When she waited outside the gate of Zheng Guogong's mansion, she found that many carriages had been parked. It turned out that there were many people enjoying the flowers and feasting.

Bai Ruozhu got out of the car with Nanny Zhang, handed over the invitation, and then entered the Duke Zheng's mansion.

The Duke's Mansion is indeed unusual. You can see the grandeur just from the door. After entering, Bai Ruozhu has a feeling. Although her family's life is getting better and better and they are not short of money, they are not as rich as they are. , really different from the nobles.

At this time, a maid in a smoky green dress came over, saluted the two of them gracefully, and said, "My name is Luluo. The princess sent my maid to lead Mrs. Jiang."

Bai Ruozhu handed over the prepared purse and said with a smile, "Then there's Miss Luluo."

Just as Luluo was picking up her purse, Bai Ruozhu suddenly noticed the bracelet on her snow-white wrist, and her eyes narrowed slightly.