Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 481 Don’t

Qin Mushuo hissed. Persuading a dozen or so civil officials was no easy task, especially since they had to be important officials.

But when it comes to negotiating with the Chen family, he's still willing to give it a try.

"Who do you think would be the most effective to have someone submit a memorial to the emperor?" He needed a list.

Jiang Yunjiao pondered for a moment, "Old Zhuang."

"That old stubborn man is impossible, especially since he's Yuan Cuo's teacher," Qin Mushuo said directly.

“If Master Zhuang doesn’t agree, then the Imperial Academy won’t agree either. They’re all his students there, so they can all be excluded.” Jiang Yunjiao still hoped that Qin Mushuo would give it a try.

"It really doesn't make sense. Try to find a few more people." Qin Mushuo was still unwilling.

Jiang Yunjiao could only bring up Lin Mengyu's father, Grand Scholar Lin, again, "He is a leading figure in the Imperial Academy. If he is willing to step forward, he can naturally attract many court officials to follow him. If you give up on this as well, then we can only reject this proposal."

After thinking for a moment, Qin Mushuo nodded, "I had a very good relationship with him before, and besides, I am of the legitimate bloodline of the Great Qi, which he also acknowledges. It's worth a try."

Jiang Yunjiao breathed a sigh of relief and then mentioned the Minister of Rites, Vice Minister Li, and several other civil officials.

Qin Mushuo wrote down the names one by one and immediately took action.

Jiang Yunjiao left the imperial study where Qin Mushuo was temporarily dying, and thought the scenery of this small courtyard was really beautiful.

She had heard that Liu Yuechu could freely enter and leave Emperor Qi Xiao's study, and even at the palace gates, she didn't need to wait for His Majesty's summons; the Golden Feather Guards would simply let her go, and even allowed her to run into the study and make a scene.

Now, she can come and go freely here.

Looking at that wintersweet tree with snow weighing down its branches, even with more withered branches, it was still incredibly beautiful.

The sunlight here seemed even brighter and more dazzling, making her reluctant to leave.

"Will I succeed?" She didn't know what tomorrow would bring. "Whether I succeed or not, I've tried, and I have no regrets in this life."

"You have no regrets, but you never thought that you have completely harmed His Highness!" The Princess Consort appeared and saw Jiang Yunjiao at the door of the Imperial Study.

Although she was the daughter of the Right Chancellor, she did not support this matter and had even fallen out with the Right Chancellor, completely breaking off negotiations.

Jiang Yunjiao looked at the Princess Consort and smiled faintly, "I was just following Your Highness's instructions. It's unreasonable for the Princess Consort to blame all the mistakes on me."

"If it weren't for your encouragement, His Highness wouldn't have acted so recklessly!"

"Instigate? Could it be that the Princess Consort would prefer the entire Qi kingdom to fall into the hands of that person surnamed Yuan? And completely change her surname?"

“Yuan Cuo really wants to reclaim the throne of the Great Qi.”

“What about the future? Who knows? Besides, Your Highness’s hysteria has been cured. What’s wrong with ascending the throne to share His Majesty’s burdens?” Jiang Yunjiao had already found a reason for Qin Mushuo.

Emperor Qi Xiao rejected Qin Mushuo's position as Crown Prince because he was mentally unstable, not because he claimed that Qin Mushuo had committed some heinous crime.

Since Qin Mushuo has recovered, isn't it only natural that the position of Crown Prince be taken back?

No matter how convincing her reasons were, they were still without Emperor Qi Xiao's consent.

The princess's eyes were exceptionally cold. "No matter how perfect your words are, it won't help. If Your Highness has the heart to share His Majesty's burdens, you can naturally wait until His Majesty returns before announcing your recovery."

"With the recommendation of the court officials, Your Highness can naturally return to the position of Crown Prince and serve as a regent."

"But what about now? Now he's become a traitor, indiscriminately killing innocent people, and has even kidnapped the children of the Duke of Baoguo and his wife, as well as Princess Chen!"

"You're driving His Highness to his death!"

The princess consort flew into a rage, her words like knives, hitting the nail on the head.

Jiang Yunjiao looked at her silently, "The Princess Consort comes from the Right Chancellor's family and has been the Crown Princess for so many years. She is indeed extraordinary."

"But what's the use of saying all this now? His Highness has already done these things, and there's no going back."

Princess Consort: "..." She felt dizzy and choked up, unable to speak.

"Yes, there's really no turning back, so we can only wait to die together."

The princess looked at Jiang Yunjiao and beckoned to the two palace maids behind her. "Her Majesty the Empress has summoned you to speak with her. You may repeat what you just said to Her Majesty the Empress."

Two palace maids stepped forward, their sleeves already rolled up.

This doesn't seem like they're inviting her to Fukang Palace at all; it's more like they're trying to kidnap her.

Jiang Yunjiao immediately sensed something was wrong. "This humble woman still has matters to attend to as instructed by His Highness. I cannot go to see Her Majesty the Empress at this time. I will pay my respects to Her Majesty the Empress later."

"Are you defying the imperial decree?" the princess consort retorted directly.

"This humble woman dares not, but this humble woman does indeed have something to attend to..."

"If there's anything to do, we should wait until we've met with Her Majesty the Empress before proceeding."

"No, Your Highness's matter is extremely urgent."

"Don't listen to her nonsense, just do it."

"Your Highness, save me!!!" Jiang Yunjiao cried out in a desperate voice, putting all her strength into her roar.

Qin Mushuo was indeed still in the Imperial Study and heard the sounds outside.

"What are you all doing? What's all this noise about?" He saw the Princess Consort. "What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you to stay in the inner palace and not leave? How can you move around like this!"

He forbade his wife from moving around because he feared she might be colluding with the Right Chancellor and hiding something.

The princess looked at him and bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects!" She emphasized the word "Prince," almost directly reminding him that he was no longer the crown prince!

Qin Mushuo glared at her fiercely, saying whatever he didn't want to hear.

Jiang Yunjiao immediately spoke up, "Her Majesty the Empress wishes to see me, but I have matters to attend to for Your Highness and cannot go... I beg Your Highness to plead with Her Majesty the Empress to make an exception."

She didn't care about any of that and immediately interrupted.

At this point, apart from Qin Mushuo being able to persuade the Empress, she alone would be of no use.

Qin Mushuo felt displeased upon hearing the word "Empress," and said, "Why is Mother causing trouble at this time? I still have things for her to do."

"Then why doesn't Your Highness speak to the Empress yourself?" The Princess Consort glanced at Jiang Yunjiao subconsciously. "I must also remind Your Highness that Jiang Yunjiao is, after all, the wife of a court official."

"It would be extremely improper for a lone man and woman to meet with His Highness in the Imperial Study. If word got out, it would be easy for outsiders to criticize them."

“Even if Your Highness has feelings for her, she comes from a family of disgraced officials. Neither the Empress nor I will allow Your Highness to take her into the inner palace.”

The princess looked at Jiang Yunjiao and said, "So you've worked hard all your life and risked your life, but you still can't get the seat you want most."

"You're no match for Liu Yuechu from beginning to end. Yuan Cuo didn't want you because he had sharp eyes and saw through your true nature long ago. I actually admire him now!"