Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

Jiang Xue's face was covered with frost.

Jiang Yu stood up and said, "It's getting late. Let's go to Yi'an Palace to have dinner with our mother. She has prepared your favorite fish soup."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand to support Jiang Xue's back.

The warmth on Jiang Yu's palm came. Jiang Xue raised her eyes to look at him. Jiang Yu just patted her back gently and said:

"Don't keep your mother waiting."

Jiang Xue closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened her eyes again, her emotions had been suppressed a lot.

Lu Qiongshuang stood up and said, "Then let's leave quickly. I haven't had any food from the palace for a long time."

She reached out to pull Jiang Xue, and Jiang Xue stood up stiffly and followed her.

Jiang Yu was behind the two of them, looking at Jiang Xue's back silently.

The three of them arrived outside the gate of Yi'an Palace not long after.

Jiang Yu said to Lu Qiong Shuang: "Qiong Shuang, it's too cold. Xue'er is too weak to bear the cold. Go to Xiaoxiang Pavilion east of Yi'an Palace to pick up a cloak. You can use it when you leave the palace later."

Lu Qiong said in his heart, he has to go in for dinner now, why should he take a cloak?

But he still agreed knowingly.

Jiang Yu's dog-legging has become a habit for so many years, and it's really ingrained in his bones. She lamented silently.

Fu Dong on the other side understood and stood waiting at the palace gate.

Pushing Lu Qiongshuang aside, Jiang Yu helped Jiang Xue walk to the corridor, but Jiang Xue remained silent.

Jiang Yu picked up her hand and saw that she was clenching her fist tightly, as if he had expected it, so he patiently opened her fingers one by one.

His fingers were clenched so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, leaving several deep blood marks.

Jiang Yu held her hand and said, "I know you hate it in your heart, so why don't I."

"But you must be calm at this time. This time for the birthday of my father, not only the Kingdom of Qian, but also envoys from Chu, You, and Bian, and even Beixi sent people."

"Beixi?" Jiang Xue raised her eyes.

"Yes. These people who came here this time are apparently here to celebrate my father's birthday, but in fact they must be testing him, especially Bei Xi."

He gently rubbed the marks on Jiang Xue's palm and said:

"The country of Hebei has not gone to war with other countries for many years. My father is a benevolent king. He has always pursued the idea of ​​recuperating and recuperating and letting the people live and work in peace and contentment. Therefore, the country of Hebei has been light on military affairs for many years. At this time, it cannot be against any country."

"The country of Hebei cannot afford a sudden war now, let alone allow people to attack it from both sides."

"So Xue'er, no matter how angry you are, you can't let them lose face no matter what, and don't act rashly."

Jiang Xue nodded weakly.

"Brother Imperial, I understand all these things."

"I feel sorry for you." Jiang Yu raised his hand and touched her head.

"Who is the envoy from the Kingdom of Qian?" Jiang Xue suddenly asked.

Jiang Yu replied: "In addition to the usual few envoys participating in longevity, there is also one person, Jing Ye, who was newly promoted to King Ruichong by Emperor Qian last year."

"The surname is Jing?" Jiang Xue frowned, "Isn't the royal family of the Qian Dynasty surnamed Xiao?"

"This man is the only king with a different surname in the Qian Kingdom for several dynasties," Jiang Yu glanced behind her and replied, "He has a good background. I will tell you in detail later."

Seeing him staring behind her, Jiang Xue turned around and saw that Lu Qiongshuang was galloping not far away.

Jiang Xue gathered her emotions and walked towards her.

Lu Qiong Shuang tried to put a cloak on Jiang Xue, but Jiang Xue pushed it away and said, "It's only a few steps away from the palace. Keep it and put it on when you come out later."

Lu Qiongshuang smacked her lips and handed the cloak to Fu Dong aside.

When the three of them entered the palace, Queen Lu was already sitting at the table waiting.

Xiaochun and Dong Shupei were accompanying them. Jiang Xue glanced at Xiaochun, who only nodded secretly.

Just as Lu Qiongshuang was about to salute, the queen raised her hand and said, "Why should we be so polite when we eat alone?"

Jiang Xue approached and asked, "Father, can you come?"

Empress Lu shook her head and said with a smile: "Your father just sent a message, saying that before the government affairs were completed, he would have a meal in Baohe Hall, so he would not bother any more."

There was constant laughter and laughter at the table, as Lu Qiongshuang was thinking of ways to make everyone happy.

Queen Lu was both curious and worried as she listened to her talk about her thrilling experiences in the past two years. After finishing the meal, she told her to take good care of her in the Prime Minister's Mansion and stop running around.

Jiang Xue was a little uninterested. She just felt that her mind kept replaying the scenes from that year, and she could only manage to laugh a few words occasionally.

After the four of them sat down and finished their meal, the sun had completely set in the west.

Jiang Xue bid farewell to Queen Lu, and Lu Qiong Shuang clamored to return to the mansion with her.

Queen Lu said: "If you don't go home again, let's see how your mother will punish you."

Lu Qiongshuang said aggrievedly: "Aunt, I haven't seen my cousin for a long time, and I really want to stay with her for a while. Besides, I haven't met the consort yet, so just let me go."

Queen Lu saw their sisters' deep love and said with a smile: "Go ahead."

"Then please ask my aunt to find someone to send a message to the Prime Minister's Mansion!" Lu Qiong Shuang said loudly, picked up Jiang Xue and ran straight out of the palace.

Xiaochun and Fudong hurriedly followed.

Empress Lu couldn't laugh or cry, shook her head and said, "It's getting more and more unruly."

Jiang Yu bowed his hands, made a salute, and said, "My son, I have also resigned."

Queen Lu said: "Go ahead and send them two back. With you as my elder brother, I can feel more at ease."

Jiang Yu nodded and said yes.

When the three of them arrived at Xuanhua's door, Jiang Xue turned to Xiaochun and asked, "Has the matter at the Secretary's Bureau been taken care of?"

Xiaochun nodded and said: "The Changle Palace Guards' registration and dispatch documents have been completed. Together with the imperial edict given by the empress, they were sent to the Gu Mansion earlier."

Jiang Xue nodded.

When Yizhi arrived, the matter of replacing the guards was finally settled. This matter was handled in the name of his mother, so Gu Lintan could not resist the order, let alone take advantage of it to cause trouble.

The three of them got into the carriage together, and Lu Qiongshuang sat beside Jiang Xue, chattering about Gu Lintan.

Jiang Xue only replied lightly: "Seeing is better than hearing a hundred times, so don't ask me. If you are curious about anything, you will know it when you see it soon."

Jiang Yu said to Lu Qiongshuang: "Let me clean it up. You've been moving your mouth for a long time, aren't you tired?"

Lu Qiong pursed her lips, took Jiang Xue's hand, rested her head on Jiang Xue's shoulder, and behaved quietly.

Not long after, the carriage arrived at the door of Gu's mansion.

The group got out of the car and walked towards Wen Qingxuan.

Lu Qiongshuang looked around and said, "This courtyard is quite unique and interesting. It seems that my brother-in-law is also an elegant person."

Jiang Yu said: "This mansion was rewarded by my father."

"..." Lu Qiongshuang was silent for a moment, then said with an awkward smile: "As expected of His Majesty, with such handwriting, such style, and such aesthetics..."

When she saw Jiang Xue and Jiang Yu looking gloomy, she quickly shut her mouth.

The three of them arrived at the door of the backyard. Jiang Xue whispered a few words to Fu Dong, who nodded and left.

"His Royal Highness is back."

Gu Lintan's voice came, Jiang Xue raised her eyes and saw that he was walking from the courtyard.

When Gu Lintan saw Jiang Yu, he hurriedly stepped forward and saluted with his hands raised: "Lintan has met His Highness the Second Highness."

Jiang Yu raised his hand to excuse him, and Lu Qiongshuang said, "Is this the Prince Consort?"

Gu Lintan saw the girl in red standing next to Jiang Xue, thought for a moment, and asked, "Who is this girl?"

Jiang Xue said calmly: "Xiang Lu's granddaughter and my cousin, Qiong Shuang."

Gu Lintan was surprised: "It's Miss Lu. Lintan is so polite."

Lu Qiongshuang smiled and waved her hand, saying: "Hello, brother-in-law."

Gu Lintan said: "I heard that the eldest lady has been studying abroad for many years. When I saw her today, she really has an extraordinary temperament. She can be called a 'female gentleman'."

Lu Qiong's smile froze. Her good reputation as a scholar was confirmed by her grandfather, but how could this person see the shadow of 'Mr.' from her unlearned face?

She leaned close to Jiang Xue's ear and whispered: "Is there something wrong with my brother-in-law's eyes?"

Jiang Xue said expressionlessly: "It's not just the eyes."

After saying that, he said to Gu Lintan: "When I entered the palace today, I heard that the government has been very busy recently. If the consort has official business to deal with, I will not stay here."

Gu Lintan was a little stunned, then put on a gentle smile and said:

"Before the dinner, a messenger came from the palace to convey the order. The empress loved Your Highness and specially assigned the palace guards to be on duty at the Gu Mansion."

Jiang Xue nodded, and Gu Lintan continued:

"I came here to discuss with His Highness, and we will go to the palace together tomorrow to express gratitude."

"Today in the palace, I have thanked the Queen Mother for her kindness on behalf of everyone in the Gu family."

Gu Lintan's smile froze on his face and he said: "Your Highness, Your Highness and Miss Lu must be tired from standing. Why don't you please go back to the room for tea first. Your Highness and I have something to say."

Jiang Xue stared at him and said, "Consort, I have nothing to say to you."

"If you still want to plead for those guards, I have also said that you can just keep them all in Lumingzhai."