Marrying into a poor family

Chapter 422

Jiang Yue added: "The Queen Mother and the Du family are on the same side, but the Emperor is unwilling to continue to be a puppet of the Du family. Besides, what is the young prince's surname? He is naturally of the same blood as the Emperor and has the same roots and ancestors as the Ninth Prince."

She took a deep breath, and her voice was different from the crisp, gentle and playful voice of a teenage girl. Instead, it revealed fatigue. She said in a low voice: "After a hundred years, the Queen Mother, the Du family will not be arrogant for long. I don't want to be trapped in the quagmire of the Du family."

"Of course, there is another reason for choosing you, that is, I feel that you have hatred towards the Du family."

Qin Sui covered her lips with her hands, looking surprised: "Why did Miss Jiang say that?"

Jiang Yue just smiled without saying a word, her eyes were cunning but her face was dignified. She had a calmness and steadiness that did not match her age. It seemed that she was capable of being a princess.

Later he said, "Why do I hate the Du family? I don't know anyone from the Du family, and I don't have any conflicts with the Du family."

"I heard that Lord Xiao was bullied by Du Ziren everywhere. Isn't this a conflict?"

Qin Sui felt a little relieved. She thought that the hatred from her previous life was so obvious that even Jiang Yue could feel it?
"These are matters between men and have nothing to do with me." Qin Sui smiled perfunctorily, but there was no smile in her eyes.

Jiang Yue noticed this and lowered her eyelashes to hide her thoughts.

"Earlier, Madam Xiao said that she didn't want to beat around the bush, but what is Madam Xiao doing now? I came here with sincerity, but you kept avoiding the topic and talking about other things. Is this Madam Xiao's style?"

Qin Sui is very defensive. She doesn't like others to be dishonest, but she herself always finds it difficult to be sincere. This is indeed her problem.

Now that Jiang Yue had spoken frankly to her, she did not feel too embarrassed, but she also knew that Jiang Yue had seen through her. She also respected Jiang Yue a little more in her heart. This girl was not simple, she was a very smart woman.

"You asked me for help, so what will you give me in return? I don't want any empty promises of being a future princess."

"What do you want me to do? As long as it's not murder, arson, or something that goes against one's conscience or morality, I can agree to it."

In fact, the scope is very broad. Anything that Jiang Yue does not do can be said to be against her morals.

Qin Cui just smiled, as if she didn't realize the meaning of Jiang Yue's words.

Jiang Yue added: "I also know that you have no way to deal with this matter, but you are close to Princess Yaoxiang, so I would like to ask you to help me ask Princess Yaoxiang. If this is successful, I will definitely remember the favor you two have done."

"In fact, your case is not completely impossible. It can even be said that you have a greater chance of success."

Qin Cui's tone was very calm, as if she was talking about what to eat today or whether it would rain tomorrow.

Jiang Yue immediately smiled, and asked excitedly, "Please give me some advice, Madam Xiao."

"The Ninth Prince has already told the Emperor about this matter, and the Emperor has also told the Queen Mother. But if the Emperor and the Queen Mother you are talking about are not the loving mother and filial son they appear to be, then this is their game. Your marriage is not important, their power struggle is the most important. Of course, your father's military power is also a big bargaining chip."

"I know that too. So how do we break the current stalemate?" Jiang Yue asked hastily. She wanted results, not this nonsense.

"Then find a third party force that your father will be wary of, the Queen Mother will be wary of, and the Emperor will listen carefully to his opinions. Anyway, the situation is stalemate, so only a small force is needed."

"But where can I find such a person?" Jiang Yue frowned and thought hard. She thought about the aristocratic families in the capital, the nobles and the royal families, but still had no clue.

"Huo Jianguang, General Huo!" Qin Cui decisively threw out a name. Jiang Yue was stunned and thought for a moment before her eyes lit up and she said, "Yes, when General Huo just came back, my father was very nervous for a while, fearing that he would cause trouble for him. Later, General Huo claimed to be sick and refused to see visitors, even to the palace, which made my father feel relieved."

In fact, I'm not completely at ease, I'm just a little relaxed.

Such a huge Buddha just stays quietly in the capital, and no one knows what he wants to do. Who wouldn't be uneasy, worried, and suspicious?

But this great general just retired and stayed at home, never going out, not seeing visitors, and ignoring summons from the palace.

But immediately, Jiang Yue showed hesitation, even a little depressed: "Who can invite this General Huo?"

Qin Sui smiled and said, "The Emperor can invite you."

This matter concerns the emperor's power and face. If he wants to play the game, he must join in and cannot stand idly by.

Jiang Yue's father drank some wine at the dinner table and mentioned some court affairs in order to educate the only son of the Jiang family, so Jiang Yue was able to hear some of it.

"I'm afraid not. General Huo always declines all banquets held in the palace. I'm afraid he won't care about such matters."

Qin Sui said, "I'll take care of this matter, just wait."

Jiang Yue was very grateful, and stood up to bow to Qin Su and thank her, looking very solemn. Qin Su hurriedly stood up and supported her, saying: "But, the Du family is cunning and cruel, I am afraid they will cheat. If you accidentally fall into their secret plan, no matter how much effort we put in, it will be in vain."

Jiang Yue was stunned and murmured, "Privacy strategy?"

"Like, ruin your reputation? Like, you're being taken advantage of?"

"I understand. Madam Xiao, rest assured, I will be extremely careful and pay attention to not letting anyone get hold of my evidence and tarnish my reputation."

Qin Sui was somewhat impressed by Jiang Yue at this time. She understood what Qin Sui meant, but did not act coyly. Instead, she responded generously. It seemed that this person's mind was much greater than others.

"Also, if you have any issues regarding the Du family, you must find a way to inform me as soon as possible."

Jiang Yue nodded in agreement.

The two reached a consensus. Jiang Yue felt half relieved, but the other half had to wait for the imperial edict to come down.

Nothing happened that night, and the next day, Qin Cui followed Su and left Baoguo Temple, while Jiang Yue stayed for another three days, sincerely reciting scriptures for three days, eating vegetarian meals for three days, and donated a sum of money before returning to Beijing.

After Qin Cui came back, she went to see the Ninth Prince with Xiao Chenyu the next day. The three of them chatted for a long time in the house. Two days later, Xiao Chenyu went to the palace to see the emperor.

Xiao Chenyu was kept by the emperor's side, responsible for writing and reading some articles and accompanying the emperor to play chess to relieve his boredom.

Although it is an idle position, he also serves the emperor closely, which is very sensitive. At least, he can gain the emperor's love and trust, so he is kept by his side. This kid who suddenly appeared immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.

Even the Queen Mother called Xiao Chenyu over to talk. She was particularly concerned about this person who suddenly appeared beside the Emperor.