Tianliangyuan

Chapter 387 Jiang Ning should have been hanged back then

Grand Tutor Jiang fell ill again, and this time the illness came on fiercely. The entire Jiang residence was in turmoil all night before Grand Tutor Jiang finally woke up.

At this time, no one in the Jiang family thought about attending court or going to school anymore. They all took leave and stayed inside and outside the house.

Grand Tutor Jiang finally woke up, but his face was pale and his lips were still frighteningly purple.

"Bring that rebellious daughter Jiang Ning back!"

No one expected that the first thing Jiang Taifu said would be this.

Jiang Yanping understood that his father must have already suspected the things he could think of.

Now that it has been confirmed, the obstacles to the Jiang family's future are indeed related to Jiang Ning, which is naturally not something that can be easily dismissed.

"Father, rest assured. You fell ill last night, and this morning, I sent someone to the Prince Zhong's residence to inform him. Just now, a servant brought news that Jiang Ning is already waiting outside the courtyard."

Jiang Ning was formerly the beloved granddaughter of Grand Tutor Jiang, so she had some privileges with him. She could freely enter and leave Grand Tutor Jiang's courtyard, and the servants there treated her with great respect.

But things are very different now.

Putting aside her status as a married woman, Jiang Ning has brought shame to the Jiang family so many times that the family can no longer give her the glory she once had.

Therefore, Jiang Ning can only wait outside the courtyard now, without even having the chance to come in and kowtow.

Madam Song could probably guess what her father-in-law meant, and advised, "Father, your health is of utmost importance. The imperial physician said that it is not advisable for you to have too many emotional fluctuations right now."

These words were also a reminder to Jiang Yanping and Jiang Yanhui that they should not only listen to their father, but also prioritize the old man's health.

Jiang Yanhui understood this and immediately advised, "Father, please give me your instructions. I will do my best to handle them properly. You are the backbone of our Jiang family. Think about the Imperial Concubine in the palace. Let's calm things down first. Nothing is more important than your health."

The old man took these words to heart.

Consort Jiang in the palace had been unable to give birth to a son, and only a princess was by her side, which had always been a worry for Grand Tutor Jiang.

However, not having a son saves him from getting caught up in the vortex of the power struggle.

Moreover, it was precisely because Consort Jiang had never had a child that Emperor Yong'an favored her so much, because he trusted her completely!

There are advantages and disadvantages; no one can have all the good things on themselves.

Grand Tutor Jiang understood that it was precisely because the Consort had no children that His Majesty had been willing to rely on the Jiang family for so many years, and the younger generation of the Jiang family had been promoted one after another. In particular, His Majesty had not taken the life of Jiang Yanhui, who had committed such a serious mistake.

That's because the Jiang family feels at ease with it.

Jiang Yanping had grand ambitions. He sent his illegitimate daughter into the palace, hoping she would bear a son or daughter for His Majesty, and then be transferred to Consort Jiang's name.

Although this move is risky, if it succeeds, the Jiang family will certainly benefit greatly.

But the reality is, that child is gone.

Even Jiang Yanhui's illegitimate daughter died quietly in the palace.

This shows that although there was no swordplay or bloodshed in the palace, the methods of killing were far more ruthless and insidious than those in the palace.

Grand Tutor Jiang took a deep breath, and with Jiang Yanping's gentle help, and after Jiang Yanhui carefully fed him the medicine, Grand Tutor Jiang's emotions gradually calmed down.

The Empress has three sons, so no matter what, the position of Crown Prince will not fall to Prince Zhong.

He had been blinded by the promises made by the Loyal King and Jiang Ning, which is why he secretly offered some support.

After all, the princes were fighting fiercely, and the Jiang family could also benefit from it.

However, after this incident, Grand Tutor Jiang dared not gamble anymore.

Jiang Ning is incredibly bold!

How dare they plant spies in the Empress's palace? Are they courting death?

The Empress was of such high esteem that, regardless of whether she was favored or not, she was the Emperor's first wife and the mother of three legitimate princes, truly a model of virtue for the nation.

Once Empress Qu brings Jiang Ning's actions to the table, he dares not say anything else, but Jiang Ning's life will certainly not be spared.

However, Empress Qu did not do so. Instead, she instructed her brother to obstruct the careers of the Jiang family. Was this because the Empress was benevolent?

of course not!

If it were up to Grand Tutor Jiang, he would rather Jiang Ning die than have his cousin exiled to the southern frontier to serve as an official.

The Ministry of Personnel has issued a transfer order, meaning this nephew's position is unlikely to be touched for at least three years.

Three years!

If he were transferred to the capital to serve as an official, how much benefit could he bring to the Jiang family, and how many connections could he develop?

Jiang Taifu simply couldn't bear to think about it.

The more I think about it, the more heartbroken I feel.

How can the life of Jiang Ning compare to the future of the entire Jiang family?

At this moment, Grand Tutor Jiang even hated himself. He should have hanged Jiang Ning and announced that he had died of illness long ago after the affair between Jiang Ning and the Prince of Zhong was exposed.

He's still too soft-hearted.

Back then, we shouldn't have let Jiang Ning marry into the Prince Zhong's household!

Jiang Taifu regretted it, but he knew it was too late.

"Second son, go and make arrangements. All the businesses under Jiang Ning's name should be placed under the Jiang family's control. Find a way to take back these businesses as soon as possible."

Jiang Yanping was taken aback. What did this mean?

Jiang Yanhui doesn't care about anything else now; as long as his father is at peace, anything is fine.

"Yes, Father. I will make arrangements. Please calm down and take good care of your health."

Just as Grand Tutor Jiang settled down, Jiang Yanping and Jiang Yanhui exchanged a glance, then asked Madam Deng and Madam Song to stay inside while they moved outside to talk.

Inside the courtyard were the younger generation of the Jiang family. Upon seeing the two of them emerge, they immediately stopped talking, eager to hear news about their grandfather.

"You should all go back now. The old master is fine now, but he needs to rest. Don't disturb him unless necessary."

"Yes."

Everyone stepped back, but one blue figure remained motionless and even took a few steps forward.

Jiang Yanping glanced at it and frowned: "Sanlang, what is it?"

Jiang Wenxiang did not stop, but instead stepped forward quickly and bowed, saying, "I just received news that Princess Huaiyang has already set off from the palace. I estimate that the princess's entourage should be arriving at the front street by now. There were many people just now, so I did not dare to make a sound, mainly because I was afraid of disturbing my grandfather's peace and quiet."

Jiang Yanhui was puzzled: "With the princess's arrival, the entire household should come out to welcome her."

"The princess sent someone to deliver a message, saying that she didn't want to alarm too many people, and that the princess also brought a letter with her."

Jiang Yanhui understood this time.

It's perfectly normal for a princess to visit her maternal grandfather.

However, the princess was sending a message to her maternal grandfather's house, and this matter should not be made public.

"Let's go wait outside the mansion gate. Sanlang, have someone call all the legitimate children to come out and greet Her Highness the Princess."

Jiang Wenxiang didn't move, and said in a low voice, "Jiang Ning is still waiting outside. I don't know what to do. Perhaps we should ask her to rest somewhere else?"