Back on the playing field, An Qi'en still didn't see Lu Bochu. She scanned the crowd three times but still couldn't see him. She must have returned to the palace.
She wanted to express her gratitude in person, but it seemed she would have to find a chance next time.
At this time, Lu Bochu worked hard to get Heimao back to the palace. This horse was the horse that had been with him the longest and was his favorite.
The veterinarian hurriedly diagnosed and treated Heimao, but fortunately, he saved his life in time.
Heimao is old, already twenty-five years old and belongs to Lao Ma, and he is nearing the end of his life.
Horses, like people, are prone to illness as they age.
Heimao got pneumonia, was malnourished, and ate bitter horse beans. This grass plant will cause poisoning to horses if eaten, which can lead to death in severe cases. At worst, it will be the same symptoms as Heimao, crazy!
Although Heimao saved his life, he could no longer run freely and could only spend the rest of his time in the stable.
The veterinarian reported all the situation to Lu Bochu.
Lu Bochu Leng had a sullen face, all the pain in his heart was visible on his face, and the veterinarian's palms were sweating due to the low pressure.
Agui came back, clasped his fists and saluted and reported: "Master, I found out that Heimao was released by Master Qiao. The food and grass that Heimao ate recently was also inspected by Master Qiao. I checked the records. One hundred and fifty in the palace." For the horses, Mr. Qiao’s supply alone is not enough for half of the horses, and several horses showed signs of poisoning. The veterinary examination showed that they had mistakenly eaten a kind of bitter horse bean grass.”
Lu Bochu's face became even darker, his eyes filled with anger, and he ordered the veterinarian: "Report to my father truthfully."
The veterinarian clasped his fists: "Yes, the seventeenth prince."
Exit.
Agui hurriedly poured a cup of Snow Mountain Maojian for Lu Bochu to calm the fire.
"Master, don't worry about getting angry. Fortunately, Heimaofu is lucky."
Lu Bochu took a long breath, but still had a sullen face and said displeasedly: "If you can't raise a hundred and fifteen horses, what else can you do!"
He was angry, but Lu Bochu felt that Qiao Jianghong was not that stupid and would not deliberately put the horse in trouble.
It’s just that someone asked him to take the blame!
Qiao Jianghong could only blame himself for not taking things seriously and letting others take advantage of the loopholes.
Emperor Changshun had many princes, and he was the one he loved the most, so Lu Bochu didn't know who was responsible for Qiao Jianghong.
The intrigues among the nobles in the palace are like drinking water from a knife.
Lu Bochu told Agui: "Continue to investigate this matter behind your back."
"Yes, Master."
When Emperor Changshun learned about this, he threw a tortoiseshell cup in anger. Such a low-level mistake can also be made!
He immediately ordered the eunuch: "Lock him up and face the wall from now until noon tomorrow!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will do it now."
The servant took the order and went out.
This black-haired horse was not only Lu Bochu's favorite horse, but also one of Emperor Changshun's favorite horses.
This Qiao Jianghong just manages this little horse, but he can't manage it well. Fortunately, he was not given other positions, otherwise he would be a big loser!
Emperor Changshun originally thought that if Qiao Jianghong did his job honestly during this period, he would assign a similar official position to Qiao Jianghong after a while.
After all, it was him who failed to live up to expectations.
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The polo match is over and everyone is going back to their respective homes.
As soon as Mrs. Liang followed Mrs. Liu to Shuiyingtang, she couldn't wait to say: "Sister, I'm sorry to trouble you. The more I look at that child, the more I like him."
Mrs. Liu took a sip of tea and didn't have the heart to say unpleasant things. When she saw Liang Wanru's expression, she was shy but also impatient.
But today at the polo field, Jiang didn't even look at these two women.
Mrs. Liu glanced at Liang Wanru and asked warmly, "Wanru, are you interested in her too?"
Liang Wanru nodded shyly: "Please help me with my aunt's matchmaking."
Mrs. Liu didn't expect that these two women had very high standards, and she sighed silently in her heart. She said cryptically: "The standard for Anfu's renewal is very high. My aunt will look for another good man for you during this time."
Mrs. Liang immediately said with a flattering smile: "This is troublesome for my sister. This matter is difficult to say, but in fact it is easy and simple. My sister said hello to Qi En. With Qi En's help, it will be twice the result with half the effort."
Mrs. Liu thought thoughtfully, if Liang Wanru really entered An's house in the future, wouldn't it be an extra kiss? It is also good for the Hou Mansion.
"I'll find a chance to talk to Qi'entiti."
Liang was so happy that she couldn't open her mouth from ear to ear.
Liang Wanru happily thanked her: "Thank you, aunt. Wanru will honor your aunt well."
After a pleasant conversation, the mother and daughter returned to the guest room to rest.
Liang Wanru was so excited that she didn't stay and just wandered around the house.
The place she often goes to is just the back courtyard, where there is a lotus pond and a small bamboo forest next to it.
It will be dark but not dark, and it will feel cool.
The maid reminded her: "My cousin, it's getting late, so you'd better go back and rest early."
Liang Wanru had no choice but to go back, and as soon as she reached the main road, she met Qiao Jiangru.
She knelt down and said, "Second Young Master."
Qiao Jiangru nodded slightly, with a slight smile on his lips: "Miss Liang."
Liang Wanru lowered her eyebrows and said, "It's getting late, I'll go back first."
After saying hello, she left.
Qiao Jiangru continued to Anhe Hall.
After arriving at Anhe Hall to greet the old lady, he got down to business.
"Grandma, my grandson is not young anymore. If he doesn't have a real wife anymore, I'm afraid it will be a joke to outsiders."
Mrs. Qiao was sitting on the soft couch and was calculating accounts. Qiao Jiangru disrupted her thoughts.
Putting down the thick booklet in her hand, Mrs. Qiao looked at Qiao Jiangru thoughtfully and asked, "Do you have anyone suitable for you?"
"Marriage is a matter of parents' orders and the matchmaker's advice. Grandchildren are all arranged by their grandmothers."
Mrs. Qiao took a sip of tea and asked casually: "What do you think of Miss Liang? We are cousins to your aunt, so we can be considered as close relatives."
Qiao Jiangru's face did not change and he said calmly: "My grandson told the truth. He feels that he is not suitable for Miss Liang. He wants to find a virtuous wife, instead of showing up in other people's houses and provoking men outside." A woman who picks and chooses.”
He paused and continued: "Besides, Miss Liang may not look down on her grandson's status as a concubine."
Mrs. Qiao glanced at Qiao Jiangru meaningfully, knowing what he was planning in his heart.
He still thinks about marrying a lady who is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting like Qiao Jianghong. Isn't this a foolish dream?
No one would marry a girl who was a legitimate daughter. With his status as a concubine, if he was lucky, he would marry a daughter from a wealthy family.
Qiao Jiangru has high standards and looks down on girls born from a concubine. Now she is still looking forward to marrying a girl from a legitimate family.
"You don't like the marriage I've found for you, so you're begging me now? Don't set your sights too high, live a good life, that's better than anything else."
"Grandson, I know that grandma is worried about her grandson. The grandson just mentioned it. If grandma notices a suitable candidate, she will definitely help her grandson make arrangements."
Mrs. Qiao sighed: "Don't think about it. Come to me when you figure it out."
After saying this, the old lady raised her hand to signal him to retreat.
Qiao Jiangru retreated gloomily.
Mrs. Qiao glanced at the dark sky outside and asked, "Is Jiang Hong back?"
