Chapter 1009: Chapter 109: He’s Trying to Please , Right? – 1 Chapter 1009: Chapter 109: He’s Trying to Please , Right? – 1 Jiang Ning spoke up: “Then, farewell. I won’t accompany you to the execution ground.”
“Don’t. The scene won’t be pleasant.”
“True.”
Jiang Ning laughed softly, stood up, and stretched out her hand towards him, “Goodbye.”
Wenren Zong hesitated slightly, then lightly bumped his hand against hers.
However, Jiang Ning opened her arms and hugged him.
Wenren Zong was taken aback, standing still without moving.
After a mont, Jiang Ning let go, took a step back, and chuckled, “I’m leaving.”
Wenren Zong watched her.
Jiang Ning turned around, gracefully stepped over the threshold, and walked away.
Gucheng stepped forward to lock the door and also left with Jiang Ning.
…
On the day of the execution, there was thunder and lightning, and heavy rain.
There were very few spectators.
Nevertheless, the Ministry of Justice didn’t dare to let their guard down and arranged tight security.
Even so, an incident still occurred.
Soone stord the execution ground.
It was Li You.
He brought many people, each one an extraordinary expert.
The guards arranged by the Ministry of Justice couldn’t handle them. Even with the ergency support from Brocade Guards, they forcefully retrieved Wenren Zong.
A lot of bureaucrats from the Ministry of Justice died. The Court of Judicial Review was also shaken, and with the Emperor’s agreent, they decided to execute Wenren Zong secretly, no longer conducting a public execution.
On the day of the execution, Jiang Ning returned to her mother’s ho and had a private chat with her third brother, Jiang Yi.
“Has he left?”
“He has.”
“That’s good.”
“Our Jiang Family has properties in Boluo Kingdom. I had him look after that. Thirteen – Wenren – will never return again.” Jiang Yi said with a smile, “Why didn’t you see him off?”
“If I saw him off, wouldn’t Li Hongyuan be flipping vinegar jars out of jealousy?”
“What?” Jiang Yi was surprised, “Does the Emperor know that you secretly rescued Wenren Zong?”
“Of course he knows. How could he possibly be unaware of what happens in the palace?”
“The Emperor is not angry?”
“No.” Jiang Ning laughed, “The Emperor actually admires Wenren Zong too, and he knows the reason why Wenren Zong helped Li You. Besides…”
“What?”
“He’s trying to curry favor with . He knows if he really killed Wenren Zong, I would hold a grudge against him for the rest of my life. Therefore, he decided to do a favor. As long as Wenren Zong never appears before him again, he doesn’t care.”
Jiang Yi burst out laughing: “You really know how to handle the Emperor.”
“He is willing.”
Jiang Ning dismissed the topic with a hum, tugged at her third brother’s sleeve, “Third brother, you dared to help release him without knowing the Emperor’s agreent. You are brave.”
“Hey, I have nothing to be afraid of.”
Jiang Yi spoke nonchalantly, “By the way, father has decided to resign from his official post.”
“Oh.”
“Uncle too.”
“That’s good.” Jiang Ning nodded.
Stepping back from the whirlpool of power was the right approach.
She is already the Empress. If her matrilineal family continues to control the military and civil power, then when Li Hongyuan realizes what’s happening, it would be the Jiang family’s turn to be punished.
Although Li Hongyuan is now completely obedient to her, she would never guess the mind of an Emperor.
Jiang family could only survive in this way.
Jiang Ruobai and Jiang Mubai were growing old. To live a leisurely life as wealthy elders, spending ti with their wives and grandchildren, was indeed a joy in life.
Only upon returning to the palace did Jiang Ning find out that Crown Prince had a new ntor.
What surprised her was that this person was Lin Shimo.
The renowned principal of the Spring Autumn Academy.
During the succession battle, he took a risk and smuggled the three children out of the palace to deliver them to the Jiang family, then left without a trace.
He didn’t choose to stay with the Jiang family.
After that, his whereabouts beca unknown.
Jiang Ning had always thought he continued his journey, she was surprised that he ca back.
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