The warm water surface was covered with a thin layer of mist, which blurred peoples eyes. Jiang Xuanjin breathed lightly and looked at the person in front of him with some annoyance.

  "Youre absolutely outrageous!"

  Ripples spread out in circles, and the sparkling light was all reflected in his eyes. Li Huaiyu let out a sigh as he reached out to stroke his eyebrows, his fingertips gently caressing the ends of his brows.

  "Whats wrong with you, why are you being so fierce?"

  A flush rose to his face, Jiang Xuanjin frowned at him, his thin lips pursed tightly.

  Hua Yu smiled and pressed down on his shoulder, applying the bath beans for him. She softly coaxed him: "Dont be shy, dont get angry, we came secretly, no one outside knows."

  "The noble man is cautious in his solitude."

  "What does it mean?"

  "Doesnt anyone know its all the same? Such absurd things shouldnt be done." He said with a huff.

  Hua Yu nodded repeatedly: "Makes sense, makes sense... Turn around and wipe your back too."

  Jiang Xueming: "......"

  She stretched out her hand to push him, but found that she couldnt push him at all. Huai Yu blinked and looked up to see his serious expression, his eyes stubbornly refusing to yield, with an air of not allowing any discussion.

  With a smile, Huai Yu decided to reason with him: "Whats wrong with bathing together?"

  "Do you need to ask?" He frowned, "Frivolous and licentious behavior!"

  "We are husband and wife who have gone through the wedding ceremony," said Huai Yu. "The round house affair can still be done, why cant we share a bath?"

  Jiang Xuanjin was taken aback for a moment and was speechless.

  Taking advantage of his concentration on the problem, Huai Yu easily turned him half a body, while applying soap to his back and saying: "Rules are dead, people are alive, you see, taking a bath with me, theres an extra person serving you, isnt it harmless?"

  "Cant you reach your back by yourself? I can help you!"

  "Isnt it boring for one person to stay here? I can still accompany you and chat!"

  It sounds like it really makes sense after all.

  Jiang Xuanjin lowered his head and stared at the water in a daze, unable to think of what was wrong with sharing a bath for a while.

  A soft body pressed against him, ironing his back. Someone leaned in close and held onto his earlobe, whispering to him in a low voice: "Dont think about it, theres nothing good to think about!"

  Water splashed in the bathtub, and he was blinded by the spray. Jiang Xuanjin let out a low hum, finally giving up his struggles, reaching into the water to scoop up the person who had been thrashing about beside him, pulling them into his arms.

  Cheng Xiao and Yu Feng waited outside the main building for a long time, watching as the sky turned dark, but they didnt see any sign of the two masters inside wanting to come out.

  "Are you asleep?" Thinking that the water should have cooled down by now, he couldnt help but knock on the door.

  There is no response in the house.

  He tilted his head and listened carefully, whispering: "How come theres no sound at all?"

  Yufeng said: "You push the door and take a look."

  "Go ahead and push!" The empty carriage shook its head repeatedly, obviously still having a lingering fear of pushing the door, "I dont want to go polish horses again."

  He used to enter the main building without knocking, and would just go in to report if there was something. But last time he entered at an inopportune moment, and unexpectedly ran into the two masters inside... cough cough.

  At that time, the lady didnt get angry, but instead burst out laughing. However, his thin-skinned master... directly threw him into the stable and made him groom horses for an entire afternoon.

  This is unbearable!

  Yu Feng looked at his expression and shook his head in disdain: "Coward."

  "Dont be afraid, come on up!" With a fierce stare.

  The two of you pushed and shoved each other for a while, but in the end neither of us dared to reach out. We looked at each other, and then simultaneously put our ears against the door, wanting to hear what was going on inside.

  However, just after a short while, someone behind them asked in a cold voice: "What are you doing?"

  The two heads suddenly bumped into each other with a loud "thud".

  Jiang Xuanjin frowned and looked at them with some displeasure, but didnt say much. He pushed open the door and entered, carrying the half-asleep person in his arms.

  The night wind blew the person in his arms, and the long skirt fluttered. The two guards stood stiffly on either side of the door, only to feel a refreshing scent wafting from their noses, like the fragrance after a bath.

  Riding on emptiness, he felt a bit dazed. Hearing the door "bang" shut, he scratched his head and asked Yu Feng: "Are they... coming from the bathroom?"

  Wu Feng nodded: "Ive already changed into my nightclothes."

  "When is the past?"

  "I didnt see it."

  Whats gotten into you? Youve just taken a bath, so why are you being so mysterious? And whats more, Master, what delightful thing have you encountered? Your eyes are shining brightly.

  He picked her up and put her on the bed. Jiang Xuanjin ruffled her hair a couple of times, "Dont sleep, your hair isnt dry."

  With a tired yawn, Huai Yu casually hugged him and muttered: "If its not done, then its not done, Im so sleepy."

  Today she was all excited to tease him, but in the end she couldnt take it anymore, but its not her fault, Bai Zhujis body is just too weak.

  She was hugging his slender waist and just wanted to rub against him a couple more times, but Jiang Xuanjin surprisingly pushed her away.

  "Small-minded ghost." Without even opening his eyes, Huai Yu thought he was being aloof again, so he rolled over onto the pillow and buried his head to sleep.

  However, a moment later, he actually came back, reached out and put his hand behind her neck, lifting up her head.

  "Huh?" Yu Mei opened her eyes a slit, looking bewildered.

  Before her eyes was a cold and handsome face, looking down at her with lowered eyelids, long fingers holding a dry handkerchief, slowly wiping her long hair.

  "Youll get sick," he said with disdain.

  Hua Yu was taken aback.

  Her hair was being gently massaged, and the things in her chest seemed to have been gently massaged too. She blinked, and suddenly burst out laughing.

  "Youre really eccentric," she said.

  He glanced at her, Jiang Xuanjin let out a light hum, his expression was disdainful, but his hands were meticulous and gentle. As he wiped, he suddenly stopped moving, staring at her belly for a while.

  "Huh?" Following his gaze, Huaiyu covered her lower abdomen, "Whats wrong?"

  "Its been a bit swollen lately." Jiang Xuanjin said in a low voice.

  Hua Yu cried and laughed at the same time: "These past few days, every time we had a meal together, you always told me to eat more, how can I not be moved?"

  Is it because I ate too much? He suddenly came to himself, his dark eyes slowly moving away, his eyelids half-closed.

  "You..." Realizing what he was thinking, Li Huaiyu froze for a moment before shifting his gaze away in embarrassment.

  Her belly would only be bloated from eating too much, theres no other possibility.

  The room fell silent, and Jiang Xuanjin continued to wipe her hair for her. Huaiyu buried her head and continued to sleep, but she couldnt fall asleep at all, with a jumble of thoughts rushing up in her mind, making her feel somewhat annoyed.

  The next morning, Jiang Xuanjin went to court, and Qing Si came in to attend to her getting up. While helping her change clothes, she whispered: "The fish that was hooked is Taichang Weis grandson, Sun Qian."

  Hearing this familiar name, Li Huaiyu sneered: "This person is indeed unrepentant."

  "He shouldnt have been spared in the first place." Qing Si shook her head.

  Sun Qing was a former deputy general under the Pingling Jun, with deep resentment towards Li Jia and his siblings. After the death of Pingling Jun, he had one arm broken by Danyang Long Gongzhu and was stripped of his position as deputy general, demoted to watch over the horse grounds under the Taipu banner.

  Danyang felt that death was too easy for him, and she had to hear the sound of his bones shattering and see his former arrogance crushed before she could vent her anger.

  However, unexpectedly, even a small ripple can stir up waves.

  "Weeding indeed requires eradication." Huai Yu whispered, "However, there is also a good thing about it. He jumped out and we can follow the vine to touch the melon behind his back!"

  Qing Si said: "Zi Yang Jun has already been taken to the Ting Wei Fu for investigation."

  "Is there anyone in the Tingwei government who can find out something?" Hua Yu shook her head, "This matter needs to be asked for help from Han Xiao."

  Mentioning Han Xiao, Qing Si frowned and said: "Last night when I went to the Lus residence, Mr. Lu said that Mr. Hans situation has not been good lately."

  "General Xu has just been punished, Yunlan Qing hasnt been promoted for a long time, he has no one around him, its strange if his situation is good." Huai Yu wasnt surprised at all.

  Han Xiongs son is very aggressive and confrontational. When Yun Lanqing is around, she can somewhat restrain him, but if shes not there, he might pick a fight with anyone at any time.

  Qing Sis expression looked very solemn, Huai Yu dressed properly and patted her shoulder with a smile: "Dont worry too much, maybe Yun will be promoted soon to help him."

  How is this possible? Promotion requires great merit, Yunlan Qing currently holds the title of Libationer Daifu, where does he get the opportunity to make meritorious service?

  Qing Si shook her head, thinking that this was just Master trying to comfort her.

  However, in just two days, Yun Lianqing actually received a favor and was promoted to the position of Long History of the Grand Chancellor.

  Jiang Xuanyin wasnt surprised by this; he should have been promoted long ago, but was suppressed and missed the opportunity. Now that hes found another chance to get promoted, it can be considered good luck.

  But Liu Yunlie pulled him aside during the break and said, "A ceremonial officer suddenly investigates the construction of the embankment at Luohua River. If he says no one helped him, I dont believe it."

  Jiang Xuanjin thought he was very boring, even if someone helped, whats the point? The dike of Luohua River indeed had a problem. If Yun Lianqing hadnt discovered it, when the summer flood came, half of Kyoto would have been affected.

  Since its a real achievement, no matter who helped him, he should be promoted.

  The next morning, when I returned, Bai Zhuji said with a smile: "I dont understand the affairs of the court at all. However, its good that Cloud Gentleman has been promoted, he looks like a kind person."

  This person looks at things very simply and doesnt care about party factions or biases, as long as they follow his words, hes happy, looking like he has no heart or lungs.

  Jiang Xuanjin slightly hooked his lips.

  Hua Yu held the nail file and sat in his arms, carefully grinding his fingernails: "You mentioned that the Prime Ministers history, I suddenly remembered, today on the street heard people say, the previous one seemed to be going to be exiled?"

  "Hmm." One hand was grasped by her, and the other hand idly twirled a strand of her scattered hair. Jiang Xuanjin said, "All of Li Fengxings crimes have been confirmed, and he should be punished with exile."

  "What else did Mr. Yi suffer?"

  "Involved in this case, the crime is not small, it was your father who personally filed the lawsuit. Although Liu Tingweis sentence has not been determined yet, Im afraid it wont be light."

  She nodded suddenly and whispered: "Its just that things are unpredictable. These people used to be so prosperous, but in the blink of an eye they lost everything."

  Is that impressive? Jiang Xuanjin didnt think so. These two people, although their official ranks were not bad, but apart from making an effort in the case of overthrowing Danyang, at other times they could only be said to be keeping a low profile and basically had no outstanding achievements.

  Nian and Dan Yang, he ate a meal, suddenly remembered that there was still something to ask Li Feng Xing, hurriedly holding the person in his arms stood up.

  "Whats wrong?" Huai Yu was startled.

  Jiang Xuanjin said: "I have to go out for a while."

  "Just back from morning court, and youre leaving again?" Huaiyu was unhappy.

  He pinched her waist and said softly: "You come with me, and bring Qing Si along too."

  Her eyes lit up, and she immediately smiled and followed him out the door without asking where they were going, calling out to Qing Si as she skipped along beside him.

  Jiang Xuanye went to the Jingjiao Station, where Li Fengxing was temporarily detained, and as soon as the person in charge arrived, he would be escorted out of the city.

  Hua Yu stepped into the courtyard and saw Li Feng Xing sitting in the corner of a prison cart, his whole body covered in iron chains, dirty all over, with no sharpness left in his eyes, looking very dispirited.

  "What are you doing here?" As soon as he saw Jiang Xuanjin, he gritted his teeth and scolded, "I dont need anyone to see me off hypocritically!"

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at him with a cold and detached gaze: "See you off? I just came to ask you a few questions."

  Li Fengxing was taken aback for a moment, looked at his face, seemed to have guessed something, turned his head and said in a low voice: "I dont know anything."

  "Is that so?" Standing beside the prison cart, Jiang Xuanjin said, "You should be clear in your heart, at this point, theres no one who can save you anymore."

  Indeed, no one can save him now. After dragging on for so long and thinking of so many ways, he still ended up being exiled to the border, not even having anyone to send off the officials who escorted him.

  Lai Fengxing didnt mind in his heart, he just didnt want others to laugh at him.

  He was trying to bury his face even deeper when he suddenly heard Jiang Xuanjin say, "If you can dispel my doubts, Ill be in a good mood and might just pull you up."

  A glimmer of light in the darkness, the last straw before drowning!

  Lü Feng Xing suddenly lifted his head, and a gleam of light burst out from his eyes.

  Ziyang Jun is a man of his word and can be trusted more than those who try to deceive him with sweet talk.

  "What do you want to know?" He changed his attitude.

  Jiang Xuanjin said: "Its not a big deal, I just want to know why you lied and framed the Princess Chang in the first place?"

  Li Feng Xing paused for a moment, gazing deeply at him: "You still have the case of Sima Xu on your mind."

  "So are you going to deceive me with lies or carefully tell me the cause and effect?"

  Glancing at the white four xiǎojiě with a look of watching the excitement, Li Fenghang pursed his lips and said: "Im already in this state, whats the use of lying? You are an intelligent person, I wont be able to deceive you, its better to just make things clear once and for all."

  "Danyang Princess had an old grudge against me, and I was originally at a loss for what to do with her. But after Simas death, someone told me that I could take this opportunity to avenge myself, so I listened to his words and went to the Tingwei Fu to testify, accusing the princess of one crime."

  Jiang Xuanchen and Li Huaiyu were both stunned.

  "Who is that?" he asked.

  "Who else could it be? It was Lord Yu Yunlie, the Commandant of Justice, who dictated my confession. We had discussed everything beforehand, otherwise I wouldnt have known that Chancellor Sima left the palace banquet at midnight."

  Liu Yunlie?! Jiang Xuanyin was shocked and his face suddenly turned gloomy.

  Li Huaiyu frowned at him, her throat slightly tight, and clenched her fist: "The confession can actually be fabricated."

  "There are only a few genuine confessions in the Sima Xu case." Li Fengxing said disdainfully, "With the help of the Lord of the Court above, it was expected that Princess Danyang would die, so this case was settled quickly and thoroughly. Didnt you see any clues at the time?"

  As soon as the words fell, the little maid who had been lowering her head suddenly rushed up and kicked the railing in front of him with one foot.

  A loud "bang" shook the air, and the prisoners carriage nearly overturned.

  "Ah!" He exclaimed, grasping the wooden object tightly in his hand, and glared at the person, scolding, "What are you doing?!"

  The little maid slowly raised her head and looked at him with a cold gaze.

  "Green silk?!" Recognizing who this person was, Li Feng Xing was shocked, and then gritted his teeth and said, "You really are the one hidden by Zi Yang Jun, I wasnt wrong!"

  With a cold laugh, Qing Si lifted her leg and kicked the prisoners cart again.

  "Breathing heavily." Hua Yu stretched out her hand and pulled her back two steps, lightly laughing, "Others have at least spoken the truth, why are you so agitated?"

  "Accomplice." Qing Si stared at Li Feng Xing, spat out these two words, then turned her head to stare at Jiang Xuan Jin, furrowed her brow and said: "You too."

  Jiang Xuanyin did not argue back, he stood silently, his face slightly pale.

  Danyangs death was expected by all, no mistake, at that time he also wished for her death, so he followed the case files to make a judgment, feeling that she deserved punishment.

  The result is now that Li Fung says all the confessions in the file are false.

  What is this? He thought it was the right thing to do, but ended up being completely wrong? The usually self-proclaimed impartial Ziyang Jun, with prejudice, wrongly accused someone and personally sent them to their death?

  He slowly withdrew his hand from her sleeve, and his eyes dropped, the long eyelashes trembling in a mixture of annoyance and confusion.

  Looking at him like this, Li Huaiyu felt relieved, knowing that he had wronged her? Knowing that she was really innocent? The Zi Yang Jun who had never done anything wrong before, once did something that could not be undone, what to do?

  However, after watching him for a while, she felt a little heartache again.

  He didnt mean it...

  Given his character, if he had known she was innocent from the start, he would have definitely stood up for her and defended her against public criticism. He is different from others in the imperial court; previously, he only thought what she did was wrong.

  Huai Yu found out that she had also been biased against Zi Yang Jun before and had never truly understood him.

  After a moment of contemplation, Huai Yu reached out and grabbed him, pulling him away from the prison cart.

  "Its okay to make mistakes and correct them, its no big deal." She said magnanimously.

  As long as he helps her reverse the case, she can even write off the grudge of killing him!

  How could Jiang Xuanjin have known that the person in front of him was who he was? And how could he have thought that Danyang would come back to life again? He only felt that he had more guilt on his body, and it was a guilt that couldnt be expiated no matter what. Such comforting words were completely unbearable to hear, and the ink color in his eyes surged turbulently, making him restless and hard to calm down.

  "Its time for you to leave." The officer in charge of escorting came over and bowed his hands, "The transfer order has arrived, the prisoner should be on their way."

  Li Fengxing was taken aback, and hastily looked towards Jiang Xuanjin. The latter slowly regained his composure, and coldly said: "The prisoner still has unresolved public cases on him, he cannot be released yet. You shall keep him here for now, I will go to ask for the Emperors instructions."

  The official looked bewildered, somewhat unclear. Jiang Xuanjin said it and didnt explain much, but instead turned to Huaiyu and said: "You go back to the mansion and wait for me."

  "Good." Li Huaiyu smiled and nodded slightly, loosening her grip on his hand. The man quickly withdrew and walked out, his back figure swift and his footsteps extremely fast.

  Li Feng Xing crouched in the prison cart, looking at him with a bit of astonishment: "He... actually plans to go directly to His Majesty? How can this be? Sima Xu and Princess Chang have already died, whats the use of him overturning the case now?"

  "Holding jade, she turned her head and gave him a sideways glance: Are there still two words for justice in this world?"

  "What a joke!" Lü Fengxian said, "Just for the sake of justice, do you want to stir up trouble again after the dust has settled? This is not good for him at all!"

  This case is going to be overturned, and theres really no benefit to it. In fact, it will directly make a large number of people in the imperial court enemies. If she were to switch positions and stand where Jiang Xuanjin is standing, she may not even have the courage to wade into this muddy water.

  However, Jiang Xuanjin walked without a moment of hesitation.

  Such a fool, in the dynasty or even in this world, cant find another one.

  She smiled wryly and thought, she had really married a useless man.

  On August 1st, it had been more than four months since Princess Changle passed away. Suddenly, Prince Zi Yang entered the palace and requested to reinvestigate the case of Sima Xu in front of the Emperor.

  The imperial court was in an uproar, and the three dukes and nine ministers who received the news rushed to the palace.

  Liu Yunlie walked the fastest, and his face was also the worst. He had thought of many ways to deal with Jiang Xuanjin, but he never thought that this person would actually bring up the old case again.

  Its crazy!

  "What is your intention with this move?" Qi Han rushed to the scene, stepped forward and saluted the emperor, then immediately questioned Jiang Xuanjin.

  Jiang Xuanjin stood in the center of the grand hall, surrounded by more and more officials who came from all sides. He didnt even turn his head, his eyes fixed only on the terrified emperor on the throne.

  The cloud beside Yun Lian Qing was slightly excited, seeing him not speaking up, stepped forward to refute on his behalf: "What else could it be? The Emperor is not a reckless person, he would only bring this matter up if he had discovered something suspicious. Yet the Prime Minister doesnt investigate the truth, instead questioning the Emperors intentions?"

  Qī Hàn said in a low voice: "The old case involved many people and has already been settled, but suddenly bringing it up again will inevitably shake the imperial court."

  "Shake the imperial court?" Xuxian chuckled beside him, "Wasnt it said at the time of sentencing that the evidence was conclusive? If Princess Chang is guilty as charged, why should Your Excellency fear a retrial?"

  Zi Han nodded slightly, and beside him, Sito Jing stepped forward and bowed his hands: "Your humble servant thinks that re-examining this case is meaningless."

  Everyone was talking at once, arguing nonstop, but Jiang Xuanye didnt hear a single word.

  He dares to mention a retrial, he must have thought through all the consequences. At this point, unless Your Majesty disagrees, nothing can stop him.

  As someone who loves his elder sister dearly, how could Li Huailin possibly disagree? He was just startled by this sudden turn of events and fell into deep contemplation with a complex expression.

  When he came to himself, looking at the noisy crowd in the hall, he shouted angrily: "Impudent!"

  The ministers who were arguing fiercely suddenly fell silent, and they all bowed their heads.

  Li Huailian stood up, took two steps in front of the dragon chair, and said angrily: "You are here to ask me for instructions, not to ask them from you. I havent even spoken yet, what are you arguing about?"

  "Re-examine the case if you think its necessary. If it was examined before, why cant it be re-examined now?"

  "Your Majesty!" Liu Yunlie said, "Its almost autumn harvest time, and things are busy, who has the leisure to try this case?"

  Jiang Xuanjin said in a light tone, "Since it was you who brought it up, naturally you will be the one to preside over it."

  Liu Yunlie gritted his teeth and turned his head to look at him, saying: "Dont forget, Your Honor, it was you who sentenced me in the previous case!"

  "It is precisely for this reason that I, the Emperor, have re-examined and found it to be the most just. With a light glance at him, Jiang Xuanjin looked up at Li Huailin, "If there was no mistake in the trial, I acknowledge the crime of disrupting the imperial court. If there was an error in the trial, I also acknowledge the associated responsibility."

  As soon as this was said, all those who had been quietly questioning Zi Yang Jun immediately shut their mouths.

  Everyone was shocked and puzzled, Li Huailin was also somewhat shocked.

  "Are you okay?"

  Re-examining it would be of no benefit to him either, he would be punished whether he advanced or retreated, so why did he persist like this?

  For a moment, Liu Yunlie and others didnt know what to say either. They looked at each other, unable to find any reason to refute it again.

  "Please instruct me further, Your Majesty." Jiang Xuanjin cupped his hands together in respect.

  The grand hall was silent and still, the atmosphere somewhat heavy. The faces of several elderly officials beside him looked unpleasant, some even shook their heads slightly, hinting that he should not agree.

  However, Li Huailian thought for a moment and nodded his head.

  "We grant your request."

  He swept his gaze around the hall and continued, "Ziyang will preside over the trial, with the assistance of the Court of Judicial Review. I give you one months time; do not disappoint me."

  Jiang Xuans eyebrows relaxed.

  "Thanks for your kindness." He bowed his head and made a gesture of gratitude, solemnly and sincerely.

  The Northern Wei court, which had been calm for a long time, finally stirred up another huge wave. The three dukes and nine ministers discussed and debated, and memorials about the Ziyang Jun flew into the imperial study one after another. Everyone thought that the emperor had gone mad, perhaps being haunted by the ghost of Empress Long.

  Not to mention outsiders, even people in the Jiang family were surprised. As soon as Jiang Xuanjin returned home, he was summoned by Old Master Jiang to the front hall.

  When Huaiyu arrived upon hearing the news, Old Master was leaning on his dragon-head cane and said: "I taught you to be just, not to act arbitrarily!"

  "This time, even your elder brother cant help you." Jiang Chong shook his head, "Its too absurd. With just your own strength, how can you go against the will of a hundred officials?"

  Jiang Sheng was leaning against the doorframe, listening intently, and saw her walking in through the entrance. He smiled and said, "Little sister is here?"

  Everyones eyes turned over, Li Huaiyu calmed down and smiled as he stepped forward to pay his respects: "Greetings to Father, greetings to all the uncles."

  Look at her, old masters anger has not dissipated, and instead it affects the innocent: "Jiang Baishi, since youve become his wife, you should advise him well!"

  Hua Yu innocently blinked her eyes. Let alone that she wouldnt persuade him, even if she could, with Jiang Xuanjins temperament, how could he listen to her on this matter?

  Jiang Yans expression was complex as he spoke, "If Little Aunt can persuade him, it would be a good thing. But what if she not only doesnt persuade him but also thinks that Little Uncle did the right thing?"

  Young Master is indeed a sharp-eyed person. Li Huaiyu smiled secretly, composed his expression and asked with a puzzled tone: "What did you do wrong?"

  "Its not that hes wrong, he may not be wrong, but what he did was just untimely." Jiang Chong furrowed his brow, "Re-examining old cases, openly making enemies with the senior officials in the court, refusing to listen to advice and disregarding consequences. A month later, no matter the outcome, hell have to take responsibility! What kind of behavior is this?"

  Hua Yu listened and quietly asked the person beside her, "The situation is unfavorable?"

  Jiang Xuanjin calmly said: "Nothing."

  "This is still nothing?" Jiang Yan couldnt help but say, "You came out of the palace, and Qi Chengxiang, Sifu Daren, Lin Daren, and Liu Tingwei all stayed in the imperial study to make their reports. It seems they wont be saying anything good about you. Those who respected and revered you in the past are now turning against you one after another, and youve clearly become the target of everyones criticism!"

  Is it that serious? Li Huaiyu was shocked and looked at him with some panic.

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at Jiang Yan with an unpleasant expression, then said: "I have a measure."

  Still the same stubbornness that even eight horses cant pull back! Old Master Jiang let out a long sigh and didnt plan to say anything more, only saying: "You go back and think carefully about what to do, Jiang Baishi will stay here."

  Li Huaiyu stood still on the spot, watching Jiang Xuanjin leave after bowing, feeling a little nervous in her heart.

  "Jiang Bai and others have left, the old man finally spoke up, "I heard that Xuan Jin is very fond of you, since you are receiving his favor, you should consider him."

  He smiled dryly and said with his head bowed: "Please give your orders, Father."

  "Its a sensible thing to do." The old man nodded and said, "Go and advise Xuanyu carefully. All these years of accumulated reputation cant be lost because of an old case. This isnt just his own business, if hes not careful, it will easily implicate the whole family. After dinner, Chonger and Shener will both go to Moju, you talk to them, and you help facilitate things on the side."

  Its already been decided that they will re-examine, whats the use of persuading anymore? Its been made such a big deal, now even if Jiang Xuanjin regrets it, its too late. The arrow has already been shot and cannot be turned back.

  However, looking at the serious faces of the Jiang family members, Li Huaiyu still nodded and replied: "I understand."

  Jiang Yan looked at her and couldnt help but ask: "Before Xiao Shu entered the palace, where did he go with his aunt?"

  "This... " Hua Yu pretended to be silly, "I just went out for a stroll."

  "If it was just a casual visit, how would Xiao Shu suddenly remember the case of Sima Chengxiang?" Jiang Yan furrowed his brow.

  He mentioned this, and Jiang Chong also looked at her with some doubt.

  A chill ran down her back, but she maintained an innocent expression on her face, meeting their gaze: "How could I possibly know whats on the emperors mind? He has always been reticent about state affairs with me."

  Jiang Sheng helped out by saying: "Dont bother brother and sister anymore, just go ask third brother later."

  The old man in the main seat nodded: "Then you go back first."

  "Yes." With a relieved expression, Huai Yu retreated and walked away, secretly congratulating himself on fooling his way through once again.

  However, after she walked away, Jiang Yan in the front hall said, "You see, Little Aunt is indeed strange."

  They went out of the mansion and went where, the coachman in the mansion knew it, Jiang Baishi told a lie.

  At first, Jiang Chong didnt believe what Jiang Yan said about the White Horse Temple, thinking that the child was worrying too much. But now that hes seen it for himself, hes also somewhat perplexed.

  Is this Jiang Bais deliberate act or just an accident?

  The old man waved his hand and said, "We are all one family, dont jump to conclusions before there is evidence."

  Isnt the evidence simple? Try probing a couple more times and itll be clear. Jiang Yan clenched his fist, if he suspected wrongly then thats fine, but if Jiang Baishi really harbored malicious intentions towards her younger uncle, he definitely wouldnt let her off!

  Returning to Moju, Huaiyu searched around and found Jiang Xuanjin in the study by the inkstone pool, with his head buried in a large pile of documents.

  She walked over and poured him a cup of tea.

  Jiang Xuanjin raised his head, pursed his lips and asked: "Are you here to persuade me?"

  "Uh-huh!" Huai Yu nodded, holding the teacup with both hands and handing it to his lips. "I advise you to rest more, dont exhaust yourself."

  He paused slightly and frowned: "Its definitely not what Father wants you to persuade him of."

  He handed him a cup of tea and Hua Yu smiled: "You already know their purpose, why should I say more?"

  If he had married a decent wife, she would have persuaded him by now. But this guy is good, and doesnt take his elders words to heart at all.

  Jiang Xuanyin shook his head, but in his heart he felt a slight relief, and continued to take out the case files to read.

  She accompanied him with cleverness and wit.

  After dinner, Jiang Chong and Jiang Shen really came, sitting on either side of Jiang Xuanjin, talking from family interests to the fate of the world.

  Hua Yu led by the old masters command, conscientiously assisted on the side, constantly saying "yes", "right" and other flattering words.

  Jiang Chong was not very satisfied with her performance and called out in a low voice: "Younger sister."

  "What?" Li Huaiyu looked bewildered, "Whats wrong?"

  "Whats wrong?" She had promised to help persuade him, but she didnt say a word except for responding. Jiang Chong furrowed his brow, and the suspicion in his heart grew again.

  Seeing his eyes, Huai Yu was slightly startled and quickly turned her head to Jiang Xuanjin: "Brother, what you said makes sense!"

  Jiang Xuanjin looked at her and pursed his lips, saying to Jiang Chong: "Why make things difficult for her?"

  He didnt respond to his advice at all, and instead quickly covered up his mistakes. Jiang Chong felt helpless.

  An hour later, the two returned with their feathers ruffled, and Huaiyu was sitting on a stool in a daze when she was suddenly picked up by someone.

  "You dont have to listen to everything they say." Jiang Xuanjin said softly, "Just listening to me is enough."

  Her heart returned to its rightful place, and her chest felt warm. She smiled, holding a jade pendant, and wrapped her arms around his neck: "Youre not afraid of spoiling me into being disrespectful to my elders."

  She wasnt a person who had any respect for authority to begin with, Jiang Xuanjin shook his head, placing her on the bed and lightly kissing her brow.

  "In the next few days I will be very busy, you just stay put and dont run around." he said.

  Holding onto his neck and preventing him from getting up, she said with a serious face: "Then we must seize the opportunity."

  Jiang Xuanjin was just about to ask what chance this was when the man suddenly wrapped his legs around his waist without warning.

  "I still have to go see the official documents."

  "Its not too late to look again tomorrow, you take a look at me first!"

  “……”

  He was somewhat annoyed but couldnt resist her entanglement, rolling into the red canopy, and between gasps for breath, he said angrily: "You this person..."

  "Whats wrong?" Laughing and pressing down on him, Huai Yu pinched his chin and said, "Im a bold and shameless person, but dont you like it too?"

  "Who likes it?" he retorted.

  Hehe, Xiǎo Yù pressed down on him and kissed him fiercely, her hands sneakily reaching into his clothes to caress his waist, asking "Do you like it? Hmm?"

  His body was burning inch by inch, Jiang Xuanjin gritted his teeth and said with great difficulty: "No..."

  The words were stuck in her throat before she could finish speaking.

  "Master Ziyang is not someone who can be lied to," she said seriously.

  Jiang Xuanjins temper flared up, he turned over and pinned her down, his voice hoarse as he said: "Youre too disobedient, its time for a good scolding."

  The person below was stunned for a moment, then licked his lips and said with a flowing gaze: "Please enlighten me, sir ~"

  A life-and-death struggle for bargains.

  He let out a soft gasp, lowered his head, and finally boldly bit her white neck.

  The candlelight has not gone out, and in the inner room, red shadows are intertwined, with clouds and rain covering everything.

  Before, it was all about calculating and being happy with him, but this time, Li Huaiyu didnt think of anything in her heart, she just tightly hugged the person, giving him whatever he wanted. Listening to his voice, she felt moved too.

  Unexpectedly moved.

  "Jiang Jing." In her unbearable state, she softly called out his name, but one call seemed not enough, and she repeatedly called out many more times.

  The person in front of her hastily covered her mouth with his hand and pressed his head against her ear, saying in a trembling voice: "Dont shout..."