The Hidden Beauty

Chapter 82: Madam Jiang is invited to the Ministry of Punishment

Jiang Shiwan glared at him and said, "Your Majesty is trying to make a move on you to this extent, and you still have the mind to think about other things?"

Meng Tingzhou's mouth twitched slightly, and he sneered playfully: "Our emperor is eager to get my Black Armor Army. Does he think that the army I founded can be his so easily?"

Jiang Shiwan thought that the struggle between him and His Majesty seemed to be becoming more and more obvious, so he asked the question in his mind: "So the North Territory... is your long-planned retreat?"

Mentioning the North, Meng Tingzhou paused, with a slight loneliness in his eyes: "His suspicion is always there, so I have to make plans early. This is also the reason why I have been deliberately avoiding suspicion with my mother. She is simple-minded and can be easily taken advantage of."

"Meimei, if we go to the North someday, mother will have to go with us. Please understand." He knew that she didn't like her mother, and might even hate her. He said solemnly, "When that day comes, I will tell her that even if you can't get along, you should try your best to keep to yourself."

Jiang Shiwan felt a little nauseous when she thought of how Madam Meng had insulted her before. She said calmly, "It's too early to talk about this. You won't rashly go to the northern border now. How is this different from treason?"

She took a breath and said, "Regarding your mother, I am indeed still afraid and unwilling to face it, but if that day really comes, I will have to take care of her. After all, she is your biological mother."

Jiang Shiwan spoke these words politely but distantly, without any complaints or persistence.

Meng Tingzhou knew that she did not count herself together with him.

She has her own plans for what she wants and what she wants to do, and she will not stop because of the outside world.

Yan Jinxi called her to the palace and whipped her. She endured the torture just to achieve her own goal.

Step by step, just as Lu Zheng said, everything seemed to be in her plan.

There was a place in her heart that he could never seem to reach.

He checked everything that needed to be checked. What exactly went wrong?

Jiang Shiwan tucked him in and said, "It's getting late. You should go to bed early."

"Where's Ayou?"

"I've asked the nurse to take care of him these days, and he's doing fine."

Meng Tingzhou looked at her, her long eyelashes hiding the emotions in her eyes: "Meimei."

"Ok?"

"Tomorrow the news should be spread that the eunuchs sent by the emperor to deliver the decree have all been killed."

Jiang Shiwan suddenly raised his head, speechless: "You..."

Meng Tingzhou's tone was calm: "In the days to come, the competition between the emperor and me will become more and more intense, so you must be careful."

Soon, Jiang Shiwan also calmed down. The depth of her dark eyes concealed an unfathomable depth of soul, which made her exude a confident demeanor.

"Well, if an enemy comes, we will fight him with our troops, and if a flood comes, we will block it with earth."

"There is one more thing. Lower your head and I will tell you."

Jiang Shiwan didn't suspect anything and bent down.

Meng Tingzhou's lips fell on her cheek and kissed her: "Okay, go back and rest."

Seeing Jiang Shiwan's somewhat angry expression, he pretended not to see it and turned his head away and said, "I'm tired. See you tomorrow."

Under the moonlight, Jiang Shiwan returned to Shiyun Pavilion, only to see flames rising into the sky outside.

The fire seemed to be coming towards this side, and it was getting closer and closer. She was startled and said, "Yun Shang, collect my military books and send them to the governor."

"lady……"

Jiang Shiwan walked out without waiting for her to ask any questions.

When Liu Chengyu, the deputy commander of the imperial guards, rushed in with his men, he did not expect Jiang Shiwan to be standing at the door of Shiyun Pavilion, as if waiting for them. He gestured slightly: "Oh? Madam Jiang seemed to expect that I would come with the imperial guards?"

Jiang Shiwan looked ahead without looking at him: "The governor and the young master are both resting, I don't want anyone to disturb them? Is there something you want to do?"

"I am ordered to ask Madam Jiang to go to the Ministry of Punishment."

Yu Feng stood in front and said, "How dare you! Who dares to be so presumptuous!"

Liu Chengyu glanced at Yu Feng fiercely and bowed to him: "The loss of the Governor's Office ship is suspicious. In addition, someone assassinated the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict tonight. The emperor was furious. Someone reported that the remnant of the guilty minister was resentful and killed him. Please ask Madam Jiang to go."

"Considering that Madam is from the Governor's Office, Your Majesty's request to go to the Ministry of Punishment is already a pardon."

Jiang Shiwan then withdrew his gaze and looked at Liu Chengyu: "Oh? I wonder why you want me to go to the Ministry of Punishment?"

Seeing that she didn't seem panicked, Liu Chengyu thought in his heart that she was indeed the woman that Meng Tingzhou liked.

The woman was charming and attractive, but her face did not show a trace of panic.

He raised his voice and said, "The governor must need to rest well after being away from home for so long. Madam Ning will take care of the young master. The governor can rest assured that His Majesty is only trying to conduct a thorough investigation and has no intention of making things difficult for Madam Jiang. Please take care of your health."

Jiang Shiwan didn't expect that the emperor would take action against him overnight.

Liu Chengyu is Liu Huining's cousin. The emperor must have made thorough considerations before sending him here specially tonight.

He could not only deal with himself, but also send Liu Huining as a spy to keep an eye on Meng Tingzhou.

At some point, Meng Tingzhou had already put on his clothes and walked out. Under the moonlight, his sharp eyes were filled with coldness: "I didn't know that the personal guards were so ignorant of the rules. How dare they trespass into my backyard without permission."

Meng Tingzhou's aura was so impressive that Liu Chengyu took the lead and knelt down: "Your Majesty sympathizes with the governor and is afraid that someone will harm the governor again. I am ordered to arrest the remaining criminals. Please forgive me, governor."

Meng Tingzhou said calmly, "What if I don't allow you to take the person away? I have my own rules for the people around me. When will it be your turn to take action?"

Liu Chengyu was startled, then bowed his head: "I dare not disobey the Holy Order, please do not embarrass me, Governor."

Seeing Meng Tingzhou was about to raise his hand to signal, Jiang Shiwan immediately shook his head gently at him.

Seeing the deep meaning in her eyes, Meng Tingzhou hesitated.

She knew that his chest wound had just healed a little, and rushing back to the Governor's Mansion overnight was already a huge risk. If this matter led to a fight with the Royal Guards, the consequences would be disastrous.

His Majesty must have expected this.

If he disobeys, he will be punished for disobeying the emperor's order. If he allows the imperial guards to take him away, it will be in line with the emperor's will.

The air was filled with the scent of dew, making the tense atmosphere even more thrilling.

Jiang Shiwan broke the silence: "In this case, I will go with Doctor Liu. Your Majesty is kind and strict, and will definitely give justice to this minister."

The smooth and gentle tone has the texture of cold rain and frost.

Liu Chengyu waved his hand, and immediately two of his personal guards came forward to escort Jiang Shiwan.

"Wait!"

"Need not!"

Meng Tingzhou and Jiang Shiwan spoke at the same time.

The two men's eyes stayed on each other for a brief moment, Meng Tingzhou retracted his gaze and glanced at Liu Chengyu out of the corner of his eye, and everyone present was silent.

"My wife will walk on her own. She likes to be clean, so don't dirty her with your hands."

(End of this chapter)