Kick out the general as soon as you are reborn

Liu Yanyan watched Yuzhen walk out, thinking of Zhou Yanze's tenderness towards her. She would be lying if she said she was not touched at all. She was poisoned, and his nervousness did not seem fake. But seeing him lift up the wronged concubine Li and then put her down gently, she felt sore and uncomfortable in her heart.

While Liu Yanyan was lost in thought, Yuzhu walked into the room carrying the boiled medicine, put it next to Yanyan's hand, and said to her, "Princess, it's time for you to drink the medicine. I'll cool it down for you." Then she scooped it up and stirred it to cool it down.

Liu Yanyan watched as she took the spoon and stirred it gently. When the medicine cooled down, she picked up the medicine bowl and drank it in one gulp. She frowned because it was so bitter. She picked up the candied fruit that Yuzhu handed over and put it in her mouth. Only then did her brows relax. "Bitter, too bitter."

Yuzhu was distressed, "Princess, please eat more candied fruit. This candied fruit is very sweet. Butler Zhou brought a lot of it."

Liu Yanyan reached out to take the candied fruit that Yuzhu handed over, took a bite, and the sweet taste spread in her mouth. She said happily, "Well, it has nothing to do with the housekeeper. Yuzhu is still good at choosing. The candied fruits she chooses are always the sweetest, especially sweet."

Yuzhu smiled innocently, "It is my blessing that the princess likes it. I will serve the princess all my life, choose the sweetest fruits for her, and comb the most beautiful hair for her."

Liu Yanyan smiled and raised her hand, gently tapping Yuzhu's forehead. "You! This makes me look so greedy. You've been serving me all my life, why don't you get married? You've been combing my hair for the rest of my life, and you don't want to marry your ideal husband? Don't you want to have a baby of your own?"

Yuzhu blushed and laughed sweetly, "Princess, you are teasing me. I will never marry and will serve you all my life. Princess, please stop teasing me."

Liu Yanyan waved her hand and joked with a smile, "Don't say that, it's too early! You! If you meet someone you like, I'm afraid you will ask me to fulfill your wish. It's too early to say these things now, don't make promises too early."

Yuzhu was so embarrassed that her face turned red. "I want to serve the princess for the rest of my life. No matter in the past, present, or future, I just want to be with the princess."

Liu Yanyan stopped joking after hearing this and said with a smile, "Serving me and getting married are not in conflict. If you find someone you like, tell me and I'll make the decision for you. But if you don't want to get married, will your family agree?"

Yuzhu thought of her family and was stunned. "My family is willing for me to stay with you. You are willing to take me in. Everyone in my family is very happy."

Yuzhen also covered her mouth and laughed as she watched, but she didn't say a word from beginning to end.

Liu Yanyan looked at Yuzhen, knowing that she had no idea, and did not ask her. After all, whether she got married or not, she could protect her.

Light rain the next day

Liu Yanyan woke up early in the morning, feeling dizzy and having pains in her head. She ate breakfast early, took the medicine handed to her by Yuzhu, drank it in one gulp, and her tongue was bitter from crying.

Yuzhu was distressed and said, "Princess, why are you in such a hurry? You are sick, why are you in such a hurry to go to the government office? There is nothing to do in the government office these days. You can rest for a few more days and then go. It won't be too late. It doesn't matter if you go a day earlier or later."

Liu Yanyan held a candied fruit in her mouth and said vaguely, "You don't understand. There is a big difference between me being here and me not being here. At least I am here. Lord Zhang cannot favor men without any bottom line and dare not go too far." It's strange. Why hasn't this chief Zhang been dismissed yet? It's so annoying!

Yuzhu asked in confusion, "Why? Mr. Zhang is the one who handles this divorce case. Why can't he be fair?"

Liu Yanyan swallowed the candied fruit and said, "You don't understand. He is a man and has been favored since he was a child. In his eyes, many of the sufferings of women are what women should do. If a man shows a little remorse, he thinks he is truly repentant. He basically never agrees to a divorce. Even if the man is unforgivable, he will think he is justified if he cries and is unwilling to agree to a divorce."

Yuzhu was surprised. "Princess, Lord Zhang is going too far! How can he treat a woman like this? It's so hateful."

Liu Yanyan smiled bitterly and said, "Why? I want to know too! Why? Maybe there are too few women officials! They don't have a say!" After that, she turned around and put on the official uniform held by Yuzhen, the official boots held by Yuye, let Yuzhu braid her hair, put on a short white jade hairpin, put on the official hat, and walked out of the yard.

As soon as she left the courtyard, she saw Nanny Wang and Concubine Li waiting at the gate of the main courtyard. As soon as she saw Yanyan, she bowed and said, "I greet the princess and send her off respectfully."

Liu Yanyan looked at the particularly well-behaved Concubine Li and cast an approving glance at Nanny Wang, "Sister Li, you have worked hard to come here so early in the morning to pay your respects."

Before Concubine Li could say anything, Nanny Wang said, "Princess, this is what Concubine Li should do. I should come to visit you every morning and evening and serve you personally."

Seeing that Concubine Li was still angry but couldn't say anything, Liu Yanyan chuckled and said, "Sister Li, please stand up!" Then she turned to look at Nanny Wang and said, "Nanny Wang, Concubine Li has been punished to be grounded for a month. She should be good during this month and learn the rules in her side courtyard! Oh, and don't forget the scriptures."

Nanny Wang replied, "Okay, Princess. I will definitely teach Concubine Li the rules and take Concubine Li back right away." After saying that, she stared at the dazed Concubine Li and walked back.

Liu Yanyan watched the few people walk away, then said, "Let's go too!" After that, she was helped out by Yuzhu, got on her own carriage, and staggered all the way to the yamen.

As soon as Liu Yanyan walked into the yamen, she saw Lord Zhang walking in front of her. He walked very slowly, with several bandages on his neck and body. The wounds were still bleeding after several days.

As soon as Liu Yanyan opened her door, she saw Lord Zhang turn around awkwardly and salute, "Greetings to the princess."

Liu Yanyan had to turn around, put on a fake smile and said, "Master Zhang, please stand up! You must have worked so hard to come here even though you are injured."

Lord Zhang smiled bitterly. If he didn't come to his own position, it would be taken away by others. "No way, how can I try as hard as the princess! Even if I'm sick, I have to come to the yamen."

Liu Yanyan gritted her teeth and said, "Master Zhang, please be busy. I'll go back to my room first." After seeing Master Zhang leave, she gritted her teeth and said, "If I wasn't on guard against you and didn't want to grant you a divorce, I wouldn't have come here before I was well! You dare to mock me, aren't you afraid that you won't be so lucky next time and come back alive?" After that, she pushed the door open angrily and went into the room, leaning back in a chair to take a rest.

Liu Wu followed behind and said, "Princess, don't be angry. Mr. Zhang is old-fashioned and conservative. It's not worth it for you to be angry with him."

Liu Yanyan smiled bitterly, "As a man, how can you understand the suffering of women in this world? You! Remember to heat up the boiled medicine and bring it to me later."

Liu Wu replied, "Princess, I understand. My heart is not made of iron. I have seen so much with you, so I can still understand."

Liu Yanyan looked at Liu Wu's sincere face and said, "Okay, you understand. You can leave first! I've been feeling dizzy all day and need to have a good rest."

Liu Wu retreated respectfully and stood guard at the door.