Rebirth, guarding the mute at the tip of my heart

Jiang Xin was a little sad that his father still didn't treat him well. When he heard his father say bad things about the virtuous king, he quickly took out a pen and paper from his pocket and wrote hastily: [Father, you misunderstood. The rumors outside are not credible. His Royal Highness the virtuous king is a good man! ]

After writing, Jiang Xin couldn't help but add one more sentence: [Just like you, father, misunderstood me before.] This made it more convincing.

"..." Jiang Zhengchu, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, had handled countless cases over the years. He did not expect to be taught a lesson by his own son today. His face became even worse, and he wished that he could make Jiang Xin kneel in the ancestral hall the next second.

Fortunately, Fu Xuerong stood up at this time and said with a smile: "Master, it is a happy event that Jiang Xin was appointed as a companion by His Majesty. Let's prepare a few more delicious dishes tonight and celebrate today. Our family hasn't eaten together for a long time."

The main reason was that Jiang Xin rarely ate with them, and Jiang Zhengchu didn't want to see his mute son. Every time he saw him, it was like reminding him that his legitimate son was a mute who was famous in the capital, which made him lose face.

Over time, Jiang Xin consciously stayed in his own yard to eat, trying hard not to make his father angry because of his affairs.

Jiang Zhengchu also knew that the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict had just left, and he couldn't do anything too excessive. Seeing that Fu Xuerong gave him a way out, he snorted coldly and said nothing more, which was considered as his agreement.

Fu Xuerong stroked Jiang Zhengchu's back and looked at Jiang Xin with a smile: "Xin, you haven't eaten with us for a long time. I'm afraid the kitchen is not considerate enough. After all, today's family dinner is also prepared for you. If you have any food taboos or want to eat something, just tell Lao Yang."

As soon as the voice fell, Fu Xuerong paused again and said awkwardly: "I almost forgot that Lao Yang can't read. So, you write it down for me and I'll go..."

Before he could finish his words, Jiang Zhengchu interrupted him with a cold face: "If you can't speak, don't speak! It's not a big deal anyway. He's not a three-year-old child. How can he still indulge in his appetite? Just let the people below do it as usual."

"Yes, I understand." Fu Xuerong lowered her head and nodded, then helped Jiang Zhengchu into the house.

Jiang Xin watched the two people walk away, feeling a little sad, but not as sad as before. Perhaps he was used to it.

Jiang Xingyu has always looked down on Jiang Xin. Seeing Jiang Xin stealing the show today, he wanted to mock him, but thinking of what happened in court just now, he endured it again and again. In the end, he just glared at Jiang Xin and went back to his room.

Jiang Liangcai, on the other hand, usually targeted Jiang Xin to curry favor with Jiang Xingyu, but at this moment, he was unusually non-sarcastic. Seeing his stepmother and Jiang Xingyu leave, he smiled and walked forward and said,

"The virtuous king has made outstanding contributions and is young and promising. Now that you have become his study partner, you will surely have a bright future. I would like to congratulate you, brother."

Hearing this, Jiang Xin looked at Jiang Liangcai, shook his head and ignored him. This younger brother of his was the type who would not do anything without a profit, so it must be no good thing that he was suddenly being so attentive to him.

Jiang Liangcai was not discouraged when he saw Jiang Xin didn't reply and went straight to his room. After all, he was a taciturn person who didn't like to talk and didn't like to pay attention to people. That's not right, he just couldn't speak.

But as long as he pushes a little harder, he will naturally get the answer he wants from this guy.

As a bastard in the family, his biological mother is weak and incompetent, and his stepmother is used to acting in front of his father. If he wants to stand out, he can only please Jiang Xingyu and win the favor of Jiang Xingyu and his stepmother, so that he can get the little things they let slip from their fingers.

Over the years, he has been carefully serving as Jiang Xingyu's lackey. Although it is hard work, he is quite contented when compared with his elder brother Jiang Xin, who is worse off and more pitiful than him and is regarded as a thorn in the eyes of Jiang Xingyu and his stepmother.

Originally, he thought that his elder brother would finally be kicked out of the Jiang Mansion and would never be able to make a comeback. Who would have thought that just one day later, this guy actually got in touch with the virtuous king and became his study partner!

How come such a good thing happened to a mute like Jiang Xin? ! If he were to encounter such an opportunity, he would definitely seize the opportunity offered by the prince to climb up the ladder. In the future, he would be rich and prosperous, so why would he bother to care about the expressions of Jiang Xingyu and Fu Xuerong?

Why was it Jiang Xin, why not him?!

Jiang Liangcai was jealous to the point of madness, but he still had a smile on his face. He kept running around to pester Jiang Xin and asked, "Brother, how did you get to know the prince? Why is the prince so good to you? Not only did he help you overturn the case, but he also let you be his study partner? It can't be that he just feels sorry for you, right? Tell me about it, little brother?"

Jiang Xin: “…”

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Everyone in the Jiang family had their own thoughts because of the emperor's decree, and at this time, the situation in the various bedrooms of the imperial palace was not much better.

After the second prince learned that the emperor had chosen a study partner for Xie Ze, he immediately went to the queen.

"Mother, why did father suddenly add a study partner for Xie Ze?" The second prince is the only legitimate son of the current emperor. He has been very dissatisfied with his father's hospitality towards Xie Ze since he was a child. When he heard that he had added a study partner for Xie Ze who had just made a great contribution, he immediately became restless.

The queen, however, was not too worried. She smiled and poured a cup of tea for her son. "Why are you panicking? It's just the mute from the family of the vice minister of the Ministry of Justice. He is useless. I heard that it was Xie Ze who asked His Majesty for help himself."

"He asked for it himself?" The Second Prince's brows relaxed when he heard this, but he still didn't understand at all: "What's the point of him having a mute? I've never heard of Jiang Xin having any outstanding qualities, and he's not favored in the Jiang family."

The queen sneered and said with some disdain: "Who knows him? He has always been carefree and only cares about his mood. Maybe he is just in a spur of the moment. But after this incident, we can put our minds at ease."

The second prince's heart moved: "Why did the Queen Mother say that?"

"If His Majesty had high hopes for Xie Ze, he would never allow him to do whatever he wants and assign him a powerless and talentless companion. This shows that His Majesty's heart is still with his son."

Emperor Kang Yuan treated Xie Ze like his own son, and everyone in the former dynasty and the harem knew it. They had always been worried that the emperor was confused for a moment, and even considered Xie Ze for the throne. Unfortunately, Xie Ze also held military power, so they had always been wary of Xie Ze. A large part of the rumors that he was violent were also attributed to the power of the Queen and Concubine Lan.

But judging from the choice of study partner this time, this nephew is not as good as the biological son after all. It seems that they are worrying too much.

"Xie Ze is nothing to be afraid of. That madman has no rules and regulations. If we anger him, it will be more trouble than gain. Right now, our most important opponent is the one from Ganlu Palace...

As for Xie Ze, we should try to win him over. Isn't he on good terms with the mute from the Jiang family? I heard that the Jiang family has a legitimate daughter..."

The second prince understood immediately and looked at his mother with joy: "My mother is really thoughtful."