Qin Zhong, standing behind Qin Yuehan, noticed that his young master’s ear tips were flushed crimson, presenting a rather delicate and captivating appearance.
“Young master, what’s wrong?” Qin Zhong asked, his voice tinged with confusion.
Hearing this, Qin Yuehan froze momentarily. His peach blossom eyes rippled like water, shooting a glance at Jiang Lan that seemed both reproachful and not quite angry.
Seeing his reaction, a hint of amusement flickered in Jiang Lan’s eyes.
“Your young master is craving lotus seed soup. Go instruct the kitchen,” Jiang Lan said, her tone still gentle.
Qin Yuehan had never been treated like this before. It was as if he had lost his usual wit and intelligence.
He stood dumbfounded before Jiang Lan, allowing her to tease him relentlessly with her words.
The two of them enjoyed the lotus seed soup quite contentedly within the mansion.
Meanwhile, in the court of Ling Country, Loyal Brave King Lin Moyu was being cornered by Left Prime Minister Qin Jianfu until he was sweating profusely.
Lin Moyu’s typically honest and sincere face was now flushed bright red under the pressure from Left Prime Minister Qin Jianfu.
Lin Moyu was a typical military general, known for his rough and unrestrained demeanor. When had he ever engaged in verbal battles?
But unfortunately, Lin Moyu had raised a daughter who offended Qin Jianfu, this protective old woman, resulting in her being impeached before the Empress.
“I beg Your Majesty to uphold justice for your humble servant!!!” Left Prime Minister Qin Jianfu cried out, nearly in tears.
The surrounding ministers were as quiet as quails, pretending to be blind even when receiving the Empress’s glances.
Watching this old fool Lin Moyu being pointed at and criticized was quite satisfying.
With state affairs and national matters occupying every day, why should they interrupt this occasional domestic squabble?
Moreover, although Qin Jianfu’s scolding was fierce, there was no real anger between the lines. Instead, it reminded veteran ministers like the Right Prime Minister of many amusing past incidents.
As Qin Jianfu’s words grew sharper, Lin Moyu’s face turned increasingly red.
Damn it, she was almost exposing all of his secrets…
While the Empress of Ling Country verbally mediated, the amusement in her eyes was completely unconcealed.
However, not everyone in the Ling Country court was as perceptive as those veteran ministers.
Sure enough, with Qin Jianfu and Lin Moyu causing such a scene, the Crown Prince couldn’t resist stepping in to mediate.
“Damn it!” Both Lin Moyu and Qin Jianfu thought simultaneously when they saw Crown Prince Liang Ruoyu emerge.
As expected, with Liang Ruoyu’s mediation attempt, the Empress became furious, reprimanding both of them severely and ordering them to reflect on their actions under house arrest for seven days.
Jiang Lan didn’t learn about Qin Jianfu being confined to her mansion until the next day.
The day before yesterday was a rest day. After seeing off Jiang Hongshi, she had been in her study reading rare books and albums, while Qin Yuehan, unusually, hadn’t gone to the pharmacy and stayed home to organize accounts.
When she arrived at the Imperial Academy, she found her colleagues, who had always been bookish just days before,
were now unprecedentedly enthusiastic, all gathering around her desk.
After listening to her supervisor’s complaints, Jiang Lan walked out of the Imperial Academy with a blank expression.
“Wait, 009. This sounds rather fantastical. Is the sharp-tongued, imposing Left Prime Minister Qin Jianfu they’re talking about really the mother-in-law I remember?” Jiang Lan said, her eyes somewhat confused, though the curve of her lips revealed her current amusement.【Of course, the Qin Jianfu they speak of is indeed the Left Prime Minister of Ling Country, Qin Jianfu. And the gentle, forbearing Qin Jianfu in your memory is Qin Yuehan’s mother, Qin Jianfu. Jiang Lan is truly a scumbag.】 System 009 spoke up with a complaint, its tone carrying a hint of annoyance.
Jiang Lan choked on these words, the upward curve of her lips freezing at the corners of her mouth, half-smiling yet not quite, looking rather comical.
“Very well, 009, are you enjoying yourself with the insults?” Jiang Lan asked softly, her tone chillingly cold.
This time, it was System 009 that instantly backed down.
It quickly stopped its complaints, its tone reverting to the uniquely serious demeanor of a system.
【Host, Qin Yuehan has heard the rumors and is rushing worriedly to the Left Prime Minister’s residence.】 System 009 reported.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Lan paused briefly before swiftly walking to the carriage parked at the entrance of the Imperial Academy, her tone urgent as she said, “Quickly, to the Left Prime Minister’s residence.”
The coachman, seeing that the person boarding was Jiang Lan, was momentarily stunned before quickly hitching the horses and setting off.
In the capital of Ling Country, not everyone owned a carriage, and Jiang Lan rarely rode in one.
The original owner was inherently insecure, having yet to adapt to the consumption habits of high officials and nobles.
As for Jiang Lan herself, she had little curiosity for the swaying and jolting of various carriages.
The faster the carriage moved, the more uncomfortable Jiang Lan felt.
“009, even after switching worlds, why is my body still prone to motion sickness?” Jiang Lan asked, her face growing increasingly pale.
By the time she arrived at the gate of the Left Prime Minister’s residence, her handsome face had turned deathly white.
【…Sorry, it won’t happen again.】 System 009 said.
Jiang Lan was taken aback. She could hear the apology in System 009’s tone, which suddenly made her feel somewhat uneasy.
“Young Mistress.” A respectful call snapped Jiang Lan out of her thoughts.
Seeing the respectful expression on the guard at the Qin residence’s gate, Jiang Lan felt even more moved.