Emperor Jing couldn't help but feel a little doubtful when he heard that Jiang Yubai was so interested in Shen Zhiyi.
He originally thought that Jiang Yubai was just talking casually and accepted Shen Zhiyi as his disciple just to show off his power, but he didn't expect that he actually cared about this woman.
Emperor Jing thought to himself, what is Jiang Yubai's intention? What is his relationship with the Shen family? These questions could not be dispelled in Emperor Jing's mind for a long time.
Now speaking like this in the temple, it is obvious that he wants to tell everyone that he, Jiang Yubai, will protect Shen Zhiyi behind him. If anyone offends Shen Zhiyi, he will offend Governor Jiang.
When Jiang Yubai said these words, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became solemn. Everyone understood that Governor Jiang was someone who could not be messed with, so they all lowered their heads and looked at each other in confusion.
His gaze swept across everyone like a sharp blade, making people shudder.
"Governor Jiang, Shen Zhiyi is General Shen An's daughter. Have you ever asked General Shen for his opinion in doing this?"
To put it bluntly, it was to warn Jiang Yubai not to meddle in other people's business. The interests of the Wen family and Shen Hong were linked, and Shen Hong was secretly involved in Prince Rui's influence.
Although the Wen family is Xie Shaoheng's mother clan, the position of the crown prince is currently undecided. If the Wen family puts all their bets on Xie Shaoheng early, one day Prince Rui will ascend the throne.
The entire Wen family will surely suffer disaster, and now they have to rely on Shen Hong's help to deal with Prince Rui. Now Jiang Yubai dares to climb over the heads of the ministers.
If it continues like this, wouldn’t it be contrary to heaven?
"Mr. Wen, you are indeed the imperial censor. You have the duty of inspecting hundreds of officials. Now that the governor has accepted a disciple, do I have to write to Mr. Wen for instructions? Only after Mr. Wen has reviewed and approved can I accept the apprentice?"
Wen Huaimin was speechless at these words. At present, one of the two brothers of the Wen family entered the imperial hospital and became friends with the concubines and empresses in the palace.
One entered the court and served as a censor.
I have to say that this move of the Wen family is really cunning, and the power in the harem and the emperor want a piece of the pie.
"Since there is nothing to do, I will take my leave first and I will not accompany you."
After saying that, he turned around and left regardless of the expressions of the ministers, always feeling vaguely uneasy in his heart.
Shen Zhiyi held a candlestick in her hand, and the candlelight flickered, reflecting her pale and beautiful face. The tip of her nose was slightly red, and she couldn't help but sneeze.
The anxiety and fear in Xiang Jinzhu's heart were like heavy dark clouds. He bowed his head and resigned to Emperor Jing, and quickly walked out of the hall. There was only one thing on his mind, and that was to get back to his daughter as soon as possible and ensure her safety.
She mounted her horse, galloped out of the palace gate, and galloped towards the Xiang Mansion. The sound of horse hoofbeats was rapid and powerful, like beating on Xiang Jinzhu's heart, and an inexplicable tension and expectation intertwined in his chest.
The two of them rushed towards Shen's Mansion, "Governor Jiang, what is your purpose in approaching my daughter?"
Xiang Jinzhu remembered that Jiang Yubai treated his daughter well in his previous life, and had saved Zhiyi from fire and water many times because of his entrustment.
It's a pity that she died too early in her last life before she could see the true face of this group of people. Jiang Yubai's rescue of his daughter also reassured Xiang Jinzhu that her daughter would join him.
His daughter had lived in the palace since she was a child. Emperor Jing was afraid of Shen An's military power and worried that he would rebel, so he took Yi'er, who was not yet one month old, as a hostage.
During those years in the palace, Emperor Jing did not know what kind of poison he poured into his daughter, which made her muscles useless and unable to practice martial arts from then on.
Once you practice martial arts, your whole body will feel like millions of ants gnawing at you every fifteenth day, and you will suffer unbearable pain.
Even if you endure these, you can only defend yourself against the sky.
Jiang Yubai said in a daze, "I was entrusted by my old friend to protect my daughter's life."
Jiang Yubai's answer stunned Xiang Jinzhu. She didn't expect Jiang Yubai to say such words, and for a moment she didn't know how to respond.
The two of them rushed in the direction of Shen's Mansion. The night gradually deepened and the number of pedestrians on the street became sparse. Jiang Yubai's eyes were firm and deep, as if he could see through all lies and disguises. His hands held the reins tightly, and the sound of horse hooves echoed in the empty streets, like the oath of a stone-hearted warrior before battle.
Although Xiang Jinzhu was confused, at this moment, she had no time to consider the authenticity of Jiang Yubai's words. She urged the horse to speed up and ran side by side towards Shen's mansion with Jiang Yubai.
"Do you know the counselor surnamed Cen who is behind the regent, Governor Jiang? I have seen him in the house before. He was still a doctor at that time. You are the only one who can send people to the regent's side so quickly. Jiang The Governor can do it."
"Yes, it was indeed arranged by me."
Jiang Yubai did not deny that he had never planned to hide it from Princess Xiang. Xiang Jinzhu's eyes dropped. That day, she felt that Cen Fengxing's face looked familiar. Someone with such medical skills must have the same surname as Cen. There are relationships.
"Do you know...Cen Fengxu?"
"We know each other," Jiang Yubai then added: "He is my uncle and the princess's master."
Xiang Jinzhu was shocked, and then realized that this was the case. She and Cen Fengxu had a history. It seemed that this boy should be his nephew.
but......
"The princess's master?" Xiang Jinzhu was even more confused. The princess had been under house arrest in the cold palace before, and she had heard someone teach her medical skills and martial arts, but...she didn't expect that this person was Cen Fengxu.
I remember that when she was still the eldest daughter of the Xiang Mansion, she met the injured Cen Fengxu on a spring outing. Xunyue was picking some wild flowers nearby and was startled when she saw the injured Cen Fengxu in the haystack.
ah--
"Miss! There's someone there!"
Xunyue ran behind Xiang Jinzhu. She didn't dare to tell whether the man was dead or not. His injuries were too severe and his whole body was beyond recognition.
Hearing that someone was injured, Xiang Jinzhu hurried over and saw a man lying in the haystack, with tattered clothes and blood stains. His face was pale and his breath was weak. He was obviously seriously injured.
Xiang Jinzhu checked his injuries. His clothes were connected with the rotting flesh and blood. Her heart tightened and she put her hand on his breath to see if he was still breathing. Unexpectedly, this person suddenly grabbed his breath. Xiang Jinzhu's hand frightened him.
"help me......"
After using his last strength to say this, he could no longer hold on and passed out. Xiang Jinzhu looked at the man in front of him. He was seriously injured. If he was not treated in time, his life might be in danger.
There are countless high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital nearby. If she picked up a man on the roadside rashly, if others saw her, there was no guarantee that they wouldn't make a fuss about it.
What's more, the family just arranged a marriage between her and Shen An.
After much hesitation, Xiang Jinzhu decided to save the person.
"Forget it, who made you meet such a kind-hearted lady, the first daughter of the prime minister's house? I am such a kind-hearted lady, how can I refuse to save her even if I die?"
She quickly tore open her skirt and bandaged Cen Fengxu's wound. His wound was deep and blood was flowing. Xiang Jinzhu could only try his best to hold the wound and try to stop the bleeding.
"Hey! Beggar! I saved you. From now on, your life belongs to me. I won't let you die until you die!"
